Pioneer DVR-530H-S, DVR-630H-S manual Recording Recording time and picture quality, Recorded audio

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Recording time and picture quality

There are six preset recording quality modes1:

XP – Highest quality setting, gives about one hour of recording time on a DVD disc.

SP (Standard Play) – Default quality, sufficient for most applications, gives about two hours of recording time on a DVD.

LP (Long Play) – Slightly lower video quality, but doubles the recording time on a DVD to around four hours.

EP (Extended Play) – EP gives you around six hours of recording time on a DVD disc.

SLP (Super Long Play) – SLP gives you around eight hours of recording time on a DVD disc.

SEP (Super Extended Play) – SEP gives you around ten hours of recording time on a DVD disc.

Please note that there is a trade-off between recording time and quality. The longer the possible recording time, the lower the recorded picture quality.

In addition to these settings, when Manual Recording is On (see Manual Recording on page 96) you can access 32 different recording quality/time settings (MN1MN32), a high-quality audio mode (LPCM), and a super-high quality (data transfer rate of around 15 Mbps) HDD recording mode (XP+).

When setting a timer recording there is a further option, AUTO, which maximizes the recording quality for the space available on the disc loaded at the time of recording. (If recording to the HDD, the recording quality is maximized to fit on to a DVD disc.)

Recorded audio

In all except the LPCM mode, sound is recorded in two channel Dolby Digital format. When set to LPCM, sound is recorded in high quality, uncompressed Linear PCM format.

If the broadcast audio is bilingual and you are recording in Video mode or to the HDD with the HDD Recording Format set to Video Mode On, or on the LPCM setting, use the Bilingual Recording setting (page 94) to select the A/L or B/R audio channel to record before recording starts. In other cases, both channels of a bilingual broadcast will be recorded and you can switch on playback.

Restrictions on video recording

You cannot record copy-protected video using this recorder. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video discs and some satellite broadcasts. If copy-protected material is encountered during a recording, recording will pause automatically and an error message will be displayed on- screen.

Video that is ‘copy-once only’ can only be recorded on the HDD or in VR mode (see below).

When recording a TV broadcast or through an external input, you can display copy control information on screen. (see Displaying disc information on-screenon page 32).

CPRM

CPRM is a copy protection/scrambling system developed for the recording of ‘copy once’ broadcast programs. CPRM stands for Content Protection for Recordable Media.

This recorder is CPRM compatible, which means that you can record copy-once broadcast programs, but you cannot then make a copy of those recordings. CPRM recordings can only be made on CPRM-compatible DVD-R (ver. 2.0/8x or higher) or DVD-RW (ver. 1.1 or higher) discs formatted in VR mode or on the HDD.

DVD CPRM recordings can only be played on players that are specifically compatible with CPRM.

Note

1.All recording times (both in this manual and those shown by the recorder) are approximate. This is because of the way that the video is re- corded; you may get slightly more or slightly less, depending on what you’re recording.

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Contents DVR-630H-SDVR-530H-S Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Operating Environment Ventilation CautionContents Disc Setup menu Video/Audio Adjust menuInitial Setup menu Additional informationFeatures Before you startBefore you start Chapter Before you start Putting the batteries in the remote control Using the remote controlBefore you start What’s in the box General disc compatibility DVD-R/RW compatibilityCD-R/RW compatibility Compressed audio compatibilityWMA Windows Media Audio compatibility Jpeg file compatibilityPC-created disc compatibility About the internal hard disk drive Optimizing HDD performanceConnecting up Connecting up ChapterRear panel connections Front panel connectionsConnecting up Easy connections Connecting up Using other types of video output Connecting using an S-video outputConnecting using the component video output This enables you to watch and record TV channels This enables you to watch the output from this recorderThis enables you to record scrambled TV channels Connect RF antenna cables as shownThis enables you to watch discs Connecting up Connecting to an AV amplifier or receiver This enables you to listen to multichannel surround sound.1Connecting up Connecting other AV sources Connecting up Connecting a USB device PluggingJpeg file storage devices Controls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel Controls and displays Remote control ReturnControls and displays Controls and displays Display NtscLP / SLP EP / SEPSwitching on and setting up Getting startedGetting started Chapter Getting started EnterOther settings you can make Selecting the hard disk or DVD for playback and recordingSelect the TV screen type, ‘Wide 169’ or ‘Standard 43’ Is your TV compatible with progressive scan video?When you want to stop recording, press Getting started Making your first recordingPlaying back your recording Press REC to start recordingGetting started Using the built-in TV tuner Changing TV channelsChanging audio channels NicamPress STANDBY/ON to switch on Getting started Basic playbackPress HDD to playback from the HDD, or DVD to play a DVD Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray Load a discPlaying DVD discs Playing from the HDDPlaying CDs and WMA/MP3 discs Playing Video CD/Super VCDsGetting started Using the Home Menu Displaying disc information on- screenHome Menu Home menu optionsHDD and removable disc activity display Stop displayPlay display Total running time of title Angle indicator Copy protected material ! / PureCinema indicator #Recording mode Recording displayHDD Video mode compatibility RecordingRecording Chapter About DVD recordingRecording Recording time and picture quality Recorded audioRestrictions on video recording Setting the picture quality/recording time RecordingBasic recording from the TV Recording equipment and copyrightSetting a timer recording Use the Audio button to select the audio channel to recordTo stop the recording, press Stop REC Easy Timer Recording Current time Recording start timePress Enter to set the start time Timer recording using the G-Code programming system After making the settings, select ‘Enter’ and press EnterConfirm that the settings are correct Press Enter to set the end timeCode programming with the power off Setting a manual timer recordingEnter the timer recording settings To exit the timer recording screen, press Home Menu TipExtending a timer recording in progress Editing a timer programDeleting a timer program Skipping a regular timer programTimer recording FAQ Canceling and stopping a timer recording in progressYou can’t enter a timer program if the clock isn’t set What happens when two or more timer programs overlap?See Connecting up for connection options Recording Simultaneous recordingPlayback Component Set up the recorder Press REC when you’re ready to start recordingSee Audio In Settings on page 93 for more on these settings Automatic recording from a satellite tunerAlso, set the camcorder to VTR mode Recording Recording from a DV camcorderUse Press EnterPlaying your recordings on other DVD players Finalizing a discCan’t get my DV camcorder to work with the recorder There’s a picture, but no soundRecorder’s setting Press Home Menu and select ‘Disc Setup’ Select ‘Initialize’Initializing a recordable DVD disc It takes about 30 seconds to initialize the discPlayback Playback ChapterIntroduction Navigating discs and the HDDUsing the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc PlaybackUsing the Disc Navigator with playback-only discs Style Select four or eight titles per screen viewGenre Display all genres or just a selected genre PressPlayback Scanning discs Playing in slow motionSlow 1/16 Slow 1/8 Slow 1/2 ScanPlay Mode menu Search ModePlay Mode Playback Frame advance/frame reverseRepeat Repeat playPlayed over and over.1 Program play Repeat to build up a program listSwitching DVD soundtracks Displaying and switching subtitlesOther Program play functions ClearPlayback Switching audio channels Switching camera anglesTo display/switch the audio channel, press Audio repeatedly To switch the camera angle, press AngleCopying and back-up Copying and back-up ChapterOne Touch Copy CopyrightUsing Copy Lists Canceling One Touch CopyCopying and back-up Copying from HDD to DVDSelect VR mode or Video mode for the copy Press to display the command menu panel Command Menu panelSelect ‘HDD DVD’ If you select Use Existing Copy List, skip to belowSelect ‘Next’ to move on to the Title Edit screen Select ‘Start Copy’ to start copyingCopying from DVD to HDD EraseTitle Name Erase Section MoveSelect the type of edit Highlight the title you want to move and pressPreview DivideCombine Chapter EditRecording Mode Set ThumbnailUsing disc back-up BilingualOption Copying and back-up Editing Editing ChapterDisc Navigator screen To exit the Disc Navigator, press Home MenuEditing Command menu panel options Video mode VR mode Original Play ListEditing accuracy HDD genresSelect ‘Create’ from the command menu panel EditingPlay Select a title to add to the Play ListUsing the remote key shortcuts to input a name Using a USB keyboard to enter a nameKey Function Key CharactersSelect ‘Edit’ ‘Set Thumbnail’ from the command menu panel Select ‘Exit’ to return to the Edit screenOK? Use this command to assign a genre to a title Set GenreLock Select ‘Exit’ to get back to the main Disc Navigator screenSelect ‘Genre Name’ from the command menu panel Select ‘Edit’ ‘Combine’ from the command menu panelGenre Name Definable genre names, then press EnterMulti-Mode UndoUsing the Jukebox Using the Jukebox ChapterCopying CDs to the HDD Press DVD Load the CD you want to copy to the HDDUsing the Jukebox Playing music from the Jukebox Editing Jukebox albumsSelecting a track from an album to play Using the Jukebox Changing the album viewSort order GenrePhoto Viewer Photo Viewer ChapterLocating Jpeg picture files Currently selected thumbnailPhoto Viewer Playing a slideshow Importing files to the HDDReloading files from a disc or USB device Zooming the imagePhoto Viewer Copying files to a DVD-R/RWSelecting multiple files or folders Editing files on the HDD Copying selected files to a DVD-R/RWCreating a new folder ErasingNaming CopyingLocking/Unlocking Select ‘Erase’ or ‘Erase Folder’Once printing has started, you can cancel by pressing Enter Photo Viewer Printing filesSelect the files you want to print Select ‘Print’ from the menuDisc Setup menu Disc Setup menu ChapterBasic settings Input Disc NameDisc Setup menu Initialize settings Finalize settings1Optimize HDD Initialize HDDVideo/Audio Adjust menu Video/Audio Adjust menu ChapterSetting the picture quality for TV and external inputs Choosing a presetVideo/Audio Adjust menu Setting the picture quality for disc playbackSelect the picture quality setting you want to adjust Audio DRC ‘Max’Initial Setup menu Initial Setup menu ChapterUsing the Initial Setup menu Setting Options ExplanationInitial Setup menu Mpeg Mpeg PCMLanguage Settings OSD Language English Audio Language EnglishOther Auto LanguageDVD-RW Auto Init VR Mode Video ModeVideo Mode Off Video Mode OnUSB Additional information about the TV system settings Additional information about component video outputSelecting other languages for language options Resetting the recorder Setting up the remote to control yourUsing the TV remote control buttons Additional informationWhen viewing on a standard TV or monitor When viewing on a widescreen TV or monitorAdditional information Screen sizes and disc formats Additional information Minimum copying times SEPSLP Additional information Troubleshooting Problem RemedyGeneral Additional information Problem Can’t use One Touch Copy HDD to DVDCan’t use One Touch Copy DVD to HDD Device connected to the USB port isn’t recognizedAdditional information Frequently asked questions How do I make a high-quality copy?Additional information About DV DV-related messagesVideo mode On HDD VR mode DVD Video mode DVD Resolution LevelAdditional information Manual recording modes Additional information Language code list Country/Area code listLanguage Language code letter, Language code Country/Area, Country/Area code, Code letterMessage Explanation/Action Message Cleaning the pickup lens Additional information Handling discsCondensation Storing discsAdditional information Hints on installation GlossaryMoving the recorder DRM Digital Rights Management Mpeg audio Mpeg videoDynamic range Exif Exchangeable Image FileSpecifications Supplied accessories TimerTuner Input/OutputConnecting 12, 18 error messages 106 recording from Language audio 57, 95 code list 108 DVD menuIndex From HDD to DVD 60, 60-62,101 high-speed59, 66Ntsc USB 12, 19, 72, 81, 82, 86, 104Pioneer Corporation VRB1383-A