Pioneer DVR-630H-S, DVR-530H-S manual Recording, Setting the picture quality/recording time

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Recording equipment and copyright

Recording equipment should be used only for lawful copying and you are advised to check carefully what is lawful copying in the country in which you are making a copy. Copying of copyright material such as films or music is unlawful unless permitted by a legal exception or consented to by the rightowners.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Setting the picture quality/recording time

VR mode Video mode

HDD

Before starting a recording, you will usually want to set the picture quality/recording time. There are six standard settings available, which allow you to choose a balance between picture quality and recording time.

When Manual Recording is set to On (see Manual Recording on page 96), a further option will be available (MN132, LPCM or XP+, depending on what you set).

See also Recording time and picture quality on page 36 for more information.

REC MODE

The setting is indicated in the front panel display, and shown on-screen together with the recording time for a blank recordable disc. If a recordable disc is loaded, the approximate remaining recording time for that disc is also shown. (Note that if the On Screen Display setting (see On-Screen Display on page 97) is Off then this information is not displayed.)

Basic recording from the TV

VR mode Video mode

HDD

Follow the instructions below to record a TV program. Recording starts immediately and continues until the disc is full or you stop the recording.

HDDDVD

CH

CLEAR

AUDIO

ENTER

PAUSE

REC

STOPREC REC MODE

Press REC MODE repeatedly to select a recording setting.

XP – High quality

SP – Standard play

LP – Long play

EP – Extended play

SLP – Super Long play

SEP – Super Extended play

MN / LPCM1 / XP+2 – Manual / Linear PCM / XP+ (available only when manual recording is on)

1Press HDD or DVD to record to the hard disk drive or a recordable DVD respectively.

If you’re recording to DVD, load a recordable disc (if you load a new blank DVD-RW disc, the recorder takes a short while to initialize the disc).

2Use the CH +/– buttons to select the TV channel to record.

The front panel display shows the channel number:

Channel preset

Note

1.Audio is recorded in 16-bit Linear PCM format, video is recorded at XP quality. When recording a bilingual broadcast, select which audio chan- nel to record (see Bilingual Recording on page 94).

2.Applicable only to HDD recording. (If this setting is used when recording to DVD, MN32 is used.) When copied to DVD, XP+ recordings are always copied in real time.

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Contents DVR-630H-SDVR-530H-S Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Ventilation Caution Operating EnvironmentContents Video/Audio Adjust menu Disc Setup menuInitial Setup menu Additional informationBefore you start FeaturesBefore you start Chapter Before you start Using the remote control Putting the batteries in the remote controlBefore you start What’s in the box DVD-R/RW compatibility General disc compatibilityCD-R/RW compatibility Compressed audio compatibilityJpeg file compatibility WMA Windows Media Audio compatibilityPC-created disc compatibility Optimizing HDD performance About the internal hard disk driveConnecting up Chapter Connecting upRear panel connections Front panel connectionsConnecting up Easy connections Connecting using an S-video output Connecting up Using other types of video outputConnecting using the component video output This enables you to watch the output from this recorder This enables you to watch and record TV channelsThis enables you to record scrambled TV channels Connect RF antenna cables as shownThis enables you to watch discs This enables you to listen to multichannel surround sound.1 Connecting up Connecting to an AV amplifier or receiverConnecting up Connecting other AV sources Plugging Connecting up Connecting a USB deviceJpeg file storage devices Controls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysFront panel Return Controls and displays Remote controlControls and displays Ntsc Controls and displays DisplayLP / SLP EP / SEPGetting started Switching on and setting upGetting started Chapter Enter Getting startedSelecting the hard disk or DVD for playback and recording Other settings you can makeSelect the TV screen type, ‘Wide 169’ or ‘Standard 43’ Is your TV compatible with progressive scan video?Getting started Making your first recording When you want to stop recording, pressPlaying back your recording Press REC to start recordingChanging TV channels Getting started Using the built-in TV tunerChanging audio channels NicamGetting started Basic playback Press STANDBY/ON to switch onPress HDD to playback from the HDD, or DVD to play a DVD Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray Load a discPlaying from the HDD Playing DVD discsPlaying Video CD/Super VCDs Playing CDs and WMA/MP3 discsDisplaying disc information on- screen Getting started Using the Home MenuHome Menu Home menu optionsStop display HDD and removable disc activity displayPlay display Copy protected material ! / PureCinema indicator # Total running time of title Angle indicatorRecording mode Recording displayRecording HDD Video mode compatibilityRecording Chapter About DVD recordingRecorded audio Recording Recording time and picture qualityRestrictions on video recording Recording Setting the picture quality/recording timeBasic recording from the TV Recording equipment and copyrightUse the Audio button to select the audio channel to record Setting a timer recordingTo stop the recording, press Stop REC Current time Recording start time Easy Timer RecordingPress Enter to set the start time After making the settings, select ‘Enter’ and press Enter Timer recording using the G-Code programming systemConfirm that the settings are correct Press Enter to set the end timeSetting a manual timer recording Code programming with the power offTo exit the timer recording screen, press Home Menu Tip Enter the timer recording settingsEditing a timer program Extending a timer recording in progressDeleting a timer program Skipping a regular timer programCanceling and stopping a timer recording in progress Timer recording FAQYou can’t enter a timer program if the clock isn’t set What happens when two or more timer programs overlap?Recording Simultaneous recording See Connecting up for connection optionsPlayback Component Press REC when you’re ready to start recording Set up the recorderSee Audio In Settings on page 93 for more on these settings Automatic recording from a satellite tunerRecording Recording from a DV camcorder Also, set the camcorder to VTR modeUse Press EnterFinalizing a disc Playing your recordings on other DVD playersCan’t get my DV camcorder to work with the recorder There’s a picture, but no soundPress Home Menu and select ‘Disc Setup’ Select ‘Initialize’ Recorder’s settingInitializing a recordable DVD disc It takes about 30 seconds to initialize the discPlayback Chapter PlaybackIntroduction Navigating discs and the HDDPlayback Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a discStyle Select four or eight titles per screen view Using the Disc Navigator with playback-only discsGenre Display all genres or just a selected genre PressPlaying in slow motion Playback Scanning discsSlow 1/16 Slow 1/8 Slow 1/2 ScanSearch Mode Play Mode menuPlay Mode Playback Frame advance/frame reverseRepeat play RepeatPlayed over and over.1 Repeat to build up a program list Program playDisplaying and switching subtitles Switching DVD soundtracksOther Program play functions ClearSwitching camera angles Playback Switching audio channelsTo display/switch the audio channel, press Audio repeatedly To switch the camera angle, press AngleCopying and back-up Chapter Copying and back-upOne Touch Copy CopyrightCanceling One Touch Copy Using Copy ListsCopying and back-up Copying from HDD to DVDPress to display the command menu panel Command Menu panel Select VR mode or Video mode for the copySelect ‘HDD DVD’ If you select Use Existing Copy List, skip to belowSelect ‘Start Copy’ to start copying Select ‘Next’ to move on to the Title Edit screenErase Copying from DVD to HDDTitle Name Move Erase SectionSelect the type of edit Highlight the title you want to move and pressDivide PreviewCombine Chapter EditSet Thumbnail Recording ModeBilingual Using disc back-upOption Copying and back-up Editing Chapter EditingDisc Navigator screen To exit the Disc Navigator, press Home MenuVideo mode VR mode Original Play List Editing Command menu panel optionsEditing accuracy HDD genresEditing Select ‘Create’ from the command menu panelPlay Select a title to add to the Play ListUsing a USB keyboard to enter a name Using the remote key shortcuts to input a nameKey Function Key CharactersSelect ‘Exit’ to return to the Edit screen Select ‘Edit’ ‘Set Thumbnail’ from the command menu panelOK? Set Genre Use this command to assign a genre to a titleLock Select ‘Exit’ to get back to the main Disc Navigator screenSelect ‘Edit’ ‘Combine’ from the command menu panel Select ‘Genre Name’ from the command menu panelGenre Name Definable genre names, then press EnterUndo Multi-ModeUsing the Jukebox Chapter Using the JukeboxCopying CDs to the HDD Press DVD Load the CD you want to copy to the HDDEditing Jukebox albums Using the Jukebox Playing music from the JukeboxSelecting a track from an album to play Changing the album view Using the JukeboxSort order GenrePhoto Viewer Chapter Photo ViewerLocating Jpeg picture files Currently selected thumbnailImporting files to the HDD Photo Viewer Playing a slideshowReloading files from a disc or USB device Zooming the imageCopying files to a DVD-R/RW Photo ViewerSelecting multiple files or folders Copying selected files to a DVD-R/RW Editing files on the HDDCreating a new folder ErasingCopying NamingLocking/Unlocking Select ‘Erase’ or ‘Erase Folder’Photo Viewer Printing files Once printing has started, you can cancel by pressing EnterSelect the files you want to print Select ‘Print’ from the menuDisc Setup menu Chapter Disc Setup menuBasic settings Input Disc NameFinalize settings1 Disc Setup menu Initialize settingsOptimize HDD Initialize HDDVideo/Audio Adjust menu Chapter Video/Audio Adjust menuSetting the picture quality for TV and external inputs Choosing a presetSetting the picture quality for disc playback Video/Audio Adjust menuSelect the picture quality setting you want to adjust ‘Max’ Audio DRCInitial Setup menu Chapter Initial Setup menuUsing the Initial Setup menu Setting Options ExplanationInitial Setup menu Mpeg PCM MpegAudio Language English Language Settings OSD Language EnglishOther Auto LanguageVideo Mode DVD-RW Auto Init VR ModeVideo Mode Off Video Mode OnUSB Additional information about component video output Additional information about the TV system settingsSelecting other languages for language options Setting up the remote to control your Resetting the recorderUsing the TV remote control buttons Additional informationWhen viewing on a widescreen TV or monitor When viewing on a standard TV or monitorAdditional information Screen sizes and disc formats SEP Additional information Minimum copying timesSLP Problem Remedy Additional information TroubleshootingGeneral Additional information Can’t use One Touch Copy HDD to DVD ProblemCan’t use One Touch Copy DVD to HDD Device connected to the USB port isn’t recognizedHow do I make a high-quality copy? Additional information Frequently asked questionsDV-related messages Additional information About DVVR mode DVD Video mode DVD Resolution Level Video mode On HDDAdditional information Manual recording modes Country/Area code list Additional information Language code listLanguage Language code letter, Language code Country/Area, Country/Area code, Code letterMessage Explanation/Action Message Additional information Handling discs Cleaning the pickup lensCondensation Storing discsGlossary Additional information Hints on installationMoving the recorder Mpeg video DRM Digital Rights Management Mpeg audioDynamic range Exif Exchangeable Image FileSpecifications Timer Supplied accessoriesTuner Input/OutputLanguage audio 57, 95 code list 108 DVD menu Connecting 12, 18 error messages 106 recording fromIndex From HDD to DVD 60, 60-62,101 high-speed59, 66USB 12, 19, 72, 81, 82, 86, 104 NtscVRB1383-A Pioneer Corporation