Pioneer DVR-720H, DVR-520H manual Playback Chapter, Introduction

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05Playback

Chapter 5

Playback

Introduction

Most of the features described in this chapter make use of on-screen displays. Navigate these using the

(cursor buttons) and ENTER. To go back one level from any screen, use the RETURN button. Remember also that the button guide at the bottom of every screen shows which buttons do what.

Many of the functions covered in this chapter apply to the HDD, DVD discs, Video CDs, Super VCDs, WMA/MP3 discs and CDs, although the exact operation of some varies slightly with the kind of disc loaded. The following icons are provided to help you quickly identify which instructions you need for which kind of disc.

DVD Any kind of DVD, DVD-R or DVD-RW

DVD-VideoCommercially produced DVD or finalized Video mode DVD-R/RW

Video mode Video mode DVD-R/RW (unfinalized)

VR mode VR mode DVD-RW

HDD HDD

CD Audio CD

Video CD Video CD

Super VCD Super VCD

WMA/MP3 WMA or MP3 files

MP3 MP3 files

•Some DVD-Video discs don’t allow certain playback controls to operate at certain points in the disc. This is not a malfunction.

•When playing Video CDs, some functions, such as making a program list, are not available in PBC

mode. Stop the disc first, then start playback by

pressing .

•For discs that contain JPEG picture files, see The PhotoViewer on page 90.

Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc.

Use the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc and start playback.

HDD DVD

DISC NAVIGATOR

ENTER

HOME

MENU

Using the Disc Navigator with playback-only discs

DVD-Video

CD

Video CD

Super VCD WMA/MP3

1Press HOME MENU and select ‘Disc Navigator’ from the on-screen display.

Alternatively, for a CD, Video CD, Super VCD or WMA/ MP3 disc, you can press DISC NAVIGATOR, which takes you straight to the Disc Navigator screen.

Timer Recording	Disc Setup
Disc Navigator	Initial Setup
Copy	Video/Audio Adjust
Disc History	Play Mode
PhotoViewer	DV Record

DVR-520H/720H screen

2 Select what you want to play.

Use the(cursor buttons) to highlight items and ENTER to select.

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Contents DVR-420H DVR-520H DVR-720H LASERPRODUCTCLASS1 POWER-CORD Caution Operating EnvironmentContents Disc Setup menu Video/Audio Adjust menuInitial Setup menu Disc HistoryFeatures 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 Connecting up Connecting up ChapterRear panel connections Front panel connectionsConnecting up Extra features for use with compatible TVs Connecting up Easy connections Connecting up Using other types of audio/video output Connect the Video Output jack to a video input on your TVThis enables you to watch and record TV channels This enables you to watch discsThis enables you to record scrambled TV channels Connect RF antenna cables as shownConnecting up Connecting an external decoder box Scart AV Connector Connecting up Connecting to an AV amplifier/receiver This enables you to listen to multichannel surround soundConnecting up Connecting other AV sources PluggingControls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel Controls and displays Display REMFine NtscControls and displays Remote control ReturnControls and displays Switching on and setting up Getting startedGetting started Chapter EnterGetting started Other settings you can make Select the TV screen type, ‘Standard 43’ or ‘Wide 169’Connected, or Not Connected, then press Enter Digital, Dolby Digital, DTS or PCM only, then pressWhen you want to stop recording, press Making your first recordingPlaying back your recording Press REC to start recordingGetting started Using the built-in TV tuner Switching between TV and DVDChanging TV channels Changing audio channelsPress 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 VCDsUsing the Home Menu Displaying disc information on- screenHome menu options HDD and removable disc activity display Stop displayPlay display Recording display Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc PlaybackPlayback Chapter IntroductionUsing the Disc Navigator with recordable discs and the HDD PlaybackChanging the thumbnail picture for a title Select ‘Play’ from the menu optionsNavigating discs and the HDD Scanning discsScan 1 Scan 2 Scan 3 Scan Scan Scan 2 ScanPlaying in slow motion Frame advance/frame reverseSlow 1/2 PressPlayback Play Mode menu Search ModePlay Mode RepeatRepeat play Program playOther Program play functions Repeat to build up a program listPlayback Displaying and switching subtitles Switching DVD soundtracksClear Playback Switching audio channels Switching camera anglesTo display/switch the audio channel, press Audio repeatedly To switch the camera angle, press AngleRecording Recording ChapterAbout DVD recording About HDD recordingRecording Recording time and picture quality Restrictions on video recordingRecording equipment and copyright Recording Setting the picture quality/recording time Press REC Mode repeatedly to select a recording settingBasic recording from the TV Front panel display shows the channel numberRecording Direct recording from TVUse the Audio button to select the audio channel to record To stop the recording, press Stop RECRecording Setting a timer recording Easy Timer Recording MON 13/12Standard timer recording Press Timer REC to display the Timer Recording screenEnter the timer recording settings Press Enter to set the end timeTimer recording using the Video Plus+ programming system To exit the timer recording screen, press Home MenuVideo Plus+ programming with the power off LUS CodeNext Extending a timer recording in progress Canceling and stopping a timer recording in progressMoving the end time by 30-minute blocks Programming a new end timeTimer recording FAQ You can’t enter a timer program if the clock isn’t setSimultaneous recording and playback See Connecting up for connection options Set up the recorderPress REC when you’re ready to start recording Recording from an external componentSee Audio In settings on page 103 for more on these settings AV2/L1 In is set to Decoder see AV2/L1 In onAlso, set the camcorder to VTR mode Press Home Menu and select ‘DV Record’ from the menuUse ‘Start Rec’ and press EnterRecording Recording from the DV output DVR-520H/720H only Playing your recordings on other DVD playersFinalizing a disc Press Home Menu and select ‘Disc Setup’ Select ‘Initialize’ Initializing a DVD-RW discIt takes about 30 seconds to initialize the disc Copying and back-up Copying and back-up ChapterHigh-speed copying Copying and back-up One Touch Copy* HDD to DVDOne Touch Copy* DVD to HDD Canceling One Touch Copy Copying from HDD to DVDHDD to DVD Copy List menu options Select ‘HDD DVD’HDD to DVD Copy List screen appears HDD to DVD Copy List commands Select ‘Conf List’ to display the Copy List settings screenCopying and back-up Recording the Copy List AddErase Title Name Ttl NameDivide Select ‘Erase’ from the Copy List menu optionsCombine PreviewMove Select a command from the chapter edit menu options Erase AllChapter Edit Chpt Edit Chapter Edit Divide Chapter Edit CombineChapter Edit Move Use Cursor buttons to select aErase Section Erase Sec Copying and back-up Copying from DVD to HDD Currently selected DVD titleRunning time Copy List DVD to HDD Copy List menu options Select ‘DVDDVD to HDD Copy screen appears Use Cursor up/down buttons to highlightCopying and back-up DVD to HDD Copy List commands Using disc back-up Title to move Copy List insertion pointHDD No Disc Please load a disc to be backed-up Start Cancel Editing Editing ChapterDisc Navigator screen Editing HDD Disc NavigatorHDD group tabs Information for Auto Replace Selected titlePlaylist / Original indicator Playback will automatically stop when you do thisVR mode Original Disc Navigator menu optionsEditing VR mode Original, Video mode and HDD content PlayErase Section Erase Sec Erase a part of a title Use this function to start playback of a titleUsing the remote key shortcuts to input a name Key CharactersVideo Inserting chapter markers into a title Lock / Unlock Select ‘Erase Sec’ from the Disc Navigator menu options UseTitle Select No if you want to cancel and leave the title intact UndoSelect ‘Undo’ from the Disc Navigator menu options This erases all unlocked titles from the disc see also LockCreating and editing a VR mode Play List Editing Editing HDD groupsChange Group Chg Group Group Name Grp NameYou can give titles new names of up to 64 characters long After selecting a title, the Erase Sec screen appears from New title appears in the updated Play List CreateOriginal title to put into the Play List Press Enter to add the titleThis command erases all the titles from the Play List Select ‘Divide’ from the Disc Navigator Play ListMenu options Select the title that you want to divide, thenUsing the Disc History Disc HistoryDisc History Chapter PhotoViewer PhotoViewer ChapterPlaying a slideshow Reloading files from a discPhotoViewer Zooming the screenRotating the screen Disc Setup menu Disc Setup menu ChapterBasic settings Input Disc NameDisc Setup menu Finalize settingsInitialize settings Video/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 Black Setup setting applies only when playing Ntsc discs Audio DRCInitial Setup menu Initial Setup menu ChapterUsing the Initial Setup menu Clock SettingInitial Setup menu Power SaveInput Line System On Screen DisplayTuner settings Remote Control SetSetup Navigator Auto Channel Setting Auto ScanAuto Channel Setting Download from TV Manual CH SettingChannel Swapping Set Video Plus+ CHInitial Setup menu Video In / Out settings Input Colour SystemAV1 Out AV2/L1Audio In settings Ntsc on PAL TVNicam Select Tuner LevelAudio Out settings Language settings Default setting w/Subtitle Language Subtitle LanguageAuto Language DVD Menu LanguageRecording settings Subtitle DisplaySelecting ‘Other’ languages Manual RecordingOptimized Rec Navi MarkAuto Chapter Video Frame AccurateInitial Setup menu Playback settings Parental Lock Change Password Parental Lock Change LevelParental Lock Country Code Angle Indicator 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 Troubleshooting Problem RemedyGeneral Additional information Frequently asked questions ProblemCan’t use One Touch Copy HDD to DVD Can’t use One Touch Copy DVD to HDDAbout DV DVR-520H/720H only DV-related messagesVideo mode Additional information Manual recording modesLevel 119 Message Handling discs Damaged discsStoring discs Additional information Cleaning the pickup lens Hints on installationMoving the recorder CondensationDRM Digital Rights Management Mpeg audioMpeg video Optical digital outputTitle TrackAdditional information Specifications TimerTuner Input/OutputSupplied accessories AV Connectors 21-pin connector assignmentPIN no Audio 2/R out / Audio 2/R outIndex IndexPioneer Corporation VRB1340-A