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06Recording

During DV recording, if a part of the tape is blank, or has copy-protected material on it, this recorder will pause recording. Recording will restart automatically when there is a recordable signal. However, if there is more than 10 seconds of blank tape, the recorder will stop recording and the camcorder should stop (depending on the camcorder).

For best results when recording from a DV camcorder to this recorder, we recommend cueing the camcorder to the place you want to start recording from and setting the camcorder to play- pause.

1Make sure your digital camcorder is connected to the front panel DV IN/OUT jack.

Also, set the camcorder to VTR mode.

2Set up the recorder.

Use REC MODE to set the recording quality. See Setting the picture quality/recording time on page 47 for detailed information.

Make sure a recordable disc is loaded if you want to record to DVD.

3From the Initial Settings menu, check that the DV audio input is setup as you require.

See DV Input (DVR-520H/720H only) on page 104 for more on this.

Check also that the Audio In settings for External Audio and Bilingual Recording are as you want them (see Audio In settings on page 103).

4Press HOME MENU and select ‘DV Record’ from the menu.

DV recording only works when the digital camcorder is in VTR mode with a tape loaded.

5Select ‘Record to HDD’ or ‘Record to DVD’ to record to the hard disk drive or a recordable DVD respectively.

6Find the place on the camcorder tape that you want to start recording from.

For best results, pause playback at the point from which you want to record.

Depending on your camcorder, you can use this recorder’s remote to control the camcorder using the

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(cursor up/down) buttons to select

‘Start Rec’ and press ENTER.

 

 

 

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Pause Rec

 

 

 

 

Stop Rec

 

 

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Recording is automatically paused if the recorder detects no signal, or a copy-protected signal. Recording restarts when there is a non-copy- protected signal.

You can pause or stop the recording by selecting Pause Rec or Stop Rec from the on-screen display. You cannot control the camcorder from this remote control during recording.

If you restart recording after stopping the camcorder, the first few seconds of the camcorder tape will not be recorded. Use the pause button on your camcorder instead and recording will start immediately.

HDD and DVD-RW (VR Mode) only: A chapter marker is inserted every time there is a break in the timecode on the DV tape. This happens when the recording is stopped or paused then restarted, for example.

While recording, you cannot exit the DV recording screen using the HOME MENU or RETURN button.

Note

Depending on the connected camcorder, you may not be able to control it using the remote control supplied with this recorder.

If the audio subcode on the DV tape cannot be read correctly, the audio type will not switch automatically. You can switch the audio manually from the External Audio setting (page 103).

See also DV-related messages on page 117 if you encounter an error while using the DV IN/OUT jack.

Frequently Asked Questions

I can’t get my DV camcorder to work with the recorder!

Check that the DV cable is properly connected. Also make sure that what you’re trying to record is not copy-protected.

If it still doesn’t work, try switching off the camcorder then switch back on.

There’s a picture, but no sound!

Try switching the DV Input setting (see DV Input (DVR-520H/720H only) on page 104) between Stereo 1 and Stereo 2.

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Contents DVR-420H DVR-520H DVR-720H LASERPRODUCTCLASS1 POWER-CORD Caution Operating EnvironmentContents Initial Setup menu Disc Setup menuVideo/Audio Adjust menu Disc HistoryBefore 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 CD-R/RW compatibility General disc compatibilityDVD-R/RW compatibility Compressed audio compatibilityJpeg file compatibility WMA Windows Media Audio compatibilityPC-created disc compatibility About the internal hard disk drive Rear panel connections Connecting upConnecting up Chapter 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 record scrambled TV channels This enables you to watch and record TV channelsThis enables you to watch discs 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 Chapter Controls and displaysFront panel Fine Controls and displays DisplayREM NtscControls and displays Remote control ReturnControls and displays Getting started Chapter Switching on and setting upGetting started EnterGetting started Connected, or Not Connected, then press Enter Other settings you can makeSelect the TV screen type, ‘Standard 43’ or ‘Wide 169’ Digital, Dolby Digital, DTS or PCM only, then pressPlaying back your recording When you want to stop recording, pressMaking your first recording Press REC to start recordingChanging TV channels Getting started Using the built-in TV tunerSwitching between TV and DVD Changing audio channelsPress HDD to playback from the HDD, or DVD to play a DVD Press STANDBY/ON to switch onGetting started Basic playback 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 VCDsDisplaying disc information on- screen Using the Home MenuHome menu options Stop display HDD and removable disc activity displayPlay display Recording display Playback Chapter Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a discPlayback IntroductionChanging the thumbnail picture for a title Using the Disc Navigator with recordable discs and the HDDPlayback Select ‘Play’ from the menu optionsScan 1 Scan 2 Scan 3 Scan Navigating discs and the HDDScanning discs Scan Scan 2 ScanSlow 1/2 Playing in slow motionFrame advance/frame reverse PressPlay Mode Playback Play Mode menuSearch Mode RepeatRepeat play Program playOther Program play functions Repeat to build up a program listSwitching DVD soundtracks Playback Displaying and switching subtitlesClear To display/switch the audio channel, press Audio repeatedly Playback Switching audio channelsSwitching camera angles To switch the camera angle, press AngleAbout DVD recording RecordingRecording Chapter About HDD recordingRestrictions on video recording Recording Recording time and picture qualityRecording equipment and copyright Basic recording from the TV Recording Setting the picture quality/recording timePress REC Mode repeatedly to select a recording setting Front panel display shows the channel numberUse the Audio button to select the audio channel to record RecordingDirect recording from TV To stop the recording, press Stop RECRecording Setting a timer recording Easy Timer Recording MON 13/12Enter the timer recording settings Standard timer recordingPress Timer REC to display the Timer Recording screen Press Enter to set the end timeTimer recording using the Video Plus+ programming system To exit the timer recording screen, press Home MenuLUS Code Video Plus+ programming with the power offNext Moving the end time by 30-minute blocks Extending a timer recording in progressCanceling and stopping a timer recording in progress Programming a new end timeYou can’t enter a timer program if the clock isn’t set Timer recording FAQSimultaneous recording and playback Press REC when you’re ready to start recording See Connecting up for connection optionsSet up the recorder 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 onUse Also, set the camcorder to VTR modePress Home Menu and select ‘DV Record’ from the menu ‘Start Rec’ and press EnterPlaying your recordings on other DVD players Recording Recording from the DV output DVR-520H/720H onlyFinalizing a disc Initializing a DVD-RW disc Press Home Menu and select ‘Disc Setup’ Select ‘Initialize’It takes about 30 seconds to initialize the disc Copying and back-up Chapter Copying and back-upHigh-speed copying One Touch Copy* HDD to DVD Copying and back-upOne Touch Copy* DVD to HDD Canceling One Touch Copy Copying from HDD to DVDSelect ‘HDD DVD’ HDD to DVD Copy List menu optionsHDD to DVD Copy List screen appears Copying and back-up Recording the Copy List HDD to DVD Copy List commandsSelect ‘Conf List’ to display the Copy List settings screen AddDivide EraseTitle Name Ttl Name Select ‘Erase’ from the Copy List menu optionsPreview CombineMove Erase All Select a command from the chapter edit menu optionsChapter Edit Chpt Edit Chapter Edit Move Chapter Edit DivideChapter Edit Combine Use Cursor buttons to select aErase Section Erase Sec Currently selected DVD title Copying and back-up Copying from DVD to HDDRunning time Copy List DVD to HDD Copy screen appears DVD to HDD Copy List menu optionsSelect ‘DVD Use Cursor up/down buttons to highlightCopying and back-up DVD to HDD Copy List commands Title to move Copy List insertion point Using disc back-upHDD No Disc Please load a disc to be backed-up Start Cancel Editing Chapter EditingDisc Navigator screen HDD group tabs EditingHDD Disc Navigator Information for Auto Replace Selected titleVR mode Original Playlist / Original indicatorPlayback will automatically stop when you do this Disc Navigator menu optionsErase Section Erase Sec Erase a part of a title Editing VR mode Original, Video mode and HDD contentPlay Use this function to start playback of a titleKey Characters Using the remote key shortcuts to input a nameVideo Inserting chapter markers into a title Select ‘Erase Sec’ from the Disc Navigator menu options Use Lock / UnlockTitle Select ‘Undo’ from the Disc Navigator menu options Select No if you want to cancel and leave the title intactUndo This erases all unlocked titles from the disc see also LockChange Group Chg Group Creating and editing a VR mode Play ListEditing Editing HDD groups 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 Original title to put into the Play List New title appears in the updated Play ListCreate Press Enter to add the titleMenu options This command erases all the titles from the Play ListSelect ‘Divide’ from the Disc Navigator Play List Select the title that you want to divide, thenDisc History Using the Disc HistoryDisc History Chapter Playing a slideshow PhotoViewerPhotoViewer Chapter Reloading files from a discZooming the screen PhotoViewerRotating the screen Basic settings Disc Setup menuDisc Setup menu Chapter Input Disc NameFinalize settings Disc Setup menuInitialize settings Setting the picture quality for TV and external inputs Video/Audio Adjust menuVideo/Audio Adjust menu Chapter Choosing a presetSetting the picture quality for disc playback Video/Audio Adjust menuSelect the picture quality setting you want to adjust Black Setup setting applies only when playing Ntsc discs Audio DRCUsing the Initial Setup menu Initial Setup menuInitial Setup menu Chapter Clock SettingInput Line System Initial Setup menuPower Save On Screen DisplaySetup Navigator Tuner settingsRemote Control Set Auto Channel Setting Auto ScanAuto Channel Setting Download from TV Manual CH SettingChannel Swapping Set Video Plus+ CHAV1 Out Initial Setup menu Video In / Out settingsInput Colour System AV2/L1Nicam Select Audio In settingsNtsc on PAL TV Tuner LevelAudio Out settings Language settings Auto Language Default setting w/Subtitle LanguageSubtitle Language DVD Menu LanguageSelecting ‘Other’ languages Recording settingsSubtitle Display Manual RecordingAuto Chapter Video Optimized RecNavi Mark Frame AccurateInitial Setup menu Playback settings Parental Lock Change Level Parental Lock Change PasswordParental Lock Country Code Angle Indicator Using the TV remote control buttons Resetting the recorderSetting up the remote to control your Additional informationWhen viewing on a widescreen TV or monitor When viewing on a standard TV or monitorAdditional information Screen sizes and disc formats Problem Remedy Additional information TroubleshootingGeneral Additional information Can’t use One Touch Copy HDD to DVD Frequently asked questionsProblem Can’t use One Touch Copy DVD to HDDAbout DV DVR-520H/720H only DV-related messagesAdditional information Manual recording modes Video modeLevel 119 Message Damaged discs Handling discsStoring discs Moving the recorder Additional information Cleaning the pickup lensHints on installation CondensationMpeg video DRM Digital Rights ManagementMpeg audio Optical digital outputTitle TrackTuner Additional information SpecificationsTimer Input/OutputPIN no Supplied accessoriesAV Connectors 21-pin connector assignment Audio 2/R out / Audio 2/R outIndex IndexPioneer Corporation VRB1340-A