Pioneer DVR-510H manual Frequently asked questions, How do I make a high-quality copy?

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The picture freezes and the front panel and remote control buttons stop working.

Press the front panel STANDBY/ON button to switch the power off, then switch back on and restart playback. If the power fails to switch off, press and hold

STANDBY/ON for 10 seconds until the power switches off.

Note

If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity, disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions.

Frequently asked questions

In this section you can find answers to frequently asked questions on how to use your DVD recorder and what it can do.

How do I make a high-quality copy?

We recommend that you use the high-speed copy mode. Although the copy is faster than real time, there is no loss of picture or sound quality compared to the original.

If there is not enough space on the disc to make a copy at the same picture quality as the original, we recommend that you change the recording mode to ‘Optimized’. This will fit the recording on to the available space on the disc.

See also Copying and back-upon page 56.

Can I make a DVD copy of, say, a movie that has had the commercials edited out?

Yes. There are two ways to do this. You can either edit the video on the HDD then copy the edited version to DVD, or you can assemble a Copy List that cuts out the commercials, then record that to DVD.

See also Copying and back-upon page 56.

I have a two-hour recording on the HDD made in FINE mode. Can I copy this to DVD in high-speed mode?

A standard DVD disc can hold only an hour of FINE mode material, so you wouldn’t be able to make a high-speed copy of this on to one disc. You could divide up the recording on the HDD into two titles of an hour each and copy these to two DVDs (using high-speed copy). Alternatively, you could copy the material in SP (or Optimized) so as to fit it all on to one disc (note that there will be some loss in picture quality if you do this).

See also Copying and back-upon page 56.

Can I record a dual mono broadcast to the HDD, keeping both audio channels and switch them on playback?

No. Only the audio channel set in the Dual Mono Recording setting in the Initial Settings menu will be recorded. If you need to record both channels of audio, please record using a VR mode DVD-RW disc.

See also Dual Mono Recording on page 92.

Can I record continuously on the HDD for more than 6 hours?

No, the maximum continuous recording length is 6 hours. To record something longer than 6 hours, set up a timer recording for the first 6 hours, then set more timer recordings as needed for the remainder. (Note that the recording will not be one continuous title.)

See also Setting a timer recording on page 46.

Can I copy a finalized Video mode disc (DVD-R or DVD- RW) to the HDD?

Yes. Start playing the Video mode disc and use the One Touch Copy button to copy the currently playing title to the HDD. Repeat for as many titles on the disc as you want to copy.

See also One Touch copy* (DVD to HDD) on page 57.

Can I use high-speed copy to copy from DVD to HDD?

You can only use high-speed copy from DVD to HDD when copying Original titles from a VR mode DVD- RW.

See also Copying from DVD to HDD* on page 64.

Can I copy a copy-once protected program from a subscription satellite or cable channel to a DVD from the HDD?

Yes, you can use high-speed copy to copy to a VR mode DVD-RW disc. You can also divide the recording on the HDD into a number of smaller titles if the whole recording won’t fit on to one disc.

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Contents DVR-510H Important Notice Page Contents Video/Audio Adjust menu Disc Setup menuInitial Setup menu Resetting the recorderFeatures 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 CD-R/RW compatibility General disc compatibilityDVD-R/RW compatibility WMA Windows Media Audio compatibilityFile format used by digital still cameras Jpeg file compatibilityAbout the internal hard disk drive Connecting up Chapter Connecting upRear panel connections Front panel connectionsVCR Connecting up Easy connectionsConnecting 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 recorderConnect RF antenna cables as shown This enables you to watch discs This enables you to listen to multichannel surround sound Connecting up Connecting to an AV amplifierConnecting a VCR or analog camcorder Connecting up Connecting other AV sourcesConnecting a DV camcorder PluggingControls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel Controls and displays Display REMFine Audio Controls and displays Remote controlSubtitle ReturnCM Skip Controls and displaysPrev / Next RECSwitching on and setting up Getting startedGetting started Chapter Getting started Other settings you can make Selecting the hard disk or DVD for playback and recordingEnter Getting started Making your first recording Using the built-in TV tunerPlaying back your recording Changing TV channelsChanging audio channels Basic playbackPlaying from the HDD Playing DVD discsPlaying Video CDs Playing CDs and WMA/MP3 discsDisplaying disc information on- screen Getting started Using the Home MenuHDD and removable disc activity display Home menu optionsPlay display Stop displayRecording mode Copy protected material ! / PureCinema indicator #Recording display Remaining recording time availablePlayback Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a discPlayback Chapter IntroductionPlayback Using the Disc Navigator with recordable discs and the HDDChanging the thumbnail picture for a title Select ‘Play’ from the menu options UsePlayback Navigating discs and the HDD Using the front panel controlsScanning discs Optionally Press EnterPlaying in slow motion Scan 2 Scan 3 ScanScan During playback, press Pause Frame advance/frame reversePlayback Play Mode menu Search ModePlay Mode Repeat Repeat playAt the point you want the loop to start, press Other Program play functions Program playRepeat to build up a program list Start Program Play Starts playback of a saved program listDisplaying and switching subtitles Switching DVD soundtracksClear Switching camera angles Playback Switching the audio channelTo display/switch the audio channel, press Audio repeatedly To switch the camera angle, press AngleRecording Chapter RecordingAbout DVD recording About HDD recordingPress REC Mode repeatedly to select a recording setting Setting the picture quality/recording timeRecording Restrictions on video recordingTo stop the recording, press Stop REC Recording Basic recording from the TVEasy timer recording Recording Setting a timer recordingPress Easy Timer 12/13 WEDStandard timer recording To exit the timer recording screen, press Home Menu Enter the timer recording settingsTimer recording using the VCR Plus+ programming system VCR Plus+ programming with the power offPress ‘VCR Plus+’ to display the VCR Plus+ program screen Stopping or extending a timer recording in progress Timer recording FAQUS Code UnlockSee Connecting up for connection options Recording Simultaneous recording and playbackRecording from an external component Press REC when you’re ready to start recording Set up the recorderSee Audio In settings on page 92 for more on these settings Automatic recording from a satellite tunerRecording Recording from a DV camcorder Also, set the camcorder to VTR modePress Home Menu and select ‘DV Record’ from the menu ‘Start Rec’ and press EnterRecording from the DV output Playing your recordings on other DVD playersFinalizing a disc Press Home Menu and select ‘Disc Setup’ Select ‘Initialize’ For Video mode discs only, select a title menu styleInitializing a DVD-RW disc Select ‘Finalize’ from the finalize options, then ‘Start’Copying and back-up Chapter Copying and back-upHigh-speed copying Real-time copyingOne Touch Copy* HDD to DVD Copying and back-upOne Touch copy* DVD to HDD Restrictions on copyingCopying from HDD to DVD Canceling One Touch CopyAdd Select ‘Next’ to proceed to the copy settings screenPress Home Menu Select ‘Copy’ Select ‘HDDChapter Edit Divide Chapter Edit Chpt EditChapter Edit Combine MoveChapter Edit Move Chapter to movePreview Erase AllErase Title Name Ttl NameDivide CombineInput a name for the selected title, then press Currently selected DVD title Copying and back-upSelect ‘DVD Use Cursor up/down buttons to selectRecording quality Select ‘Next’ to proceed to the copy settings screen UseDVD Select ‘Move’ from the Copy List menu optionsHDD Title to move Copy List insertion pointCopying and back-up Using disc back-up Back-up DVD-R *1 DVD-RW *2DVD-R DVD-RW Copying and back-up Editing Editing ChapterDisc Navigator screen Editing Playback should be stopped when you do thisHDD Disc Navigator HDD group tabsVR mode Original Playlist / Original indicatorDisc Navigator menu options To exit the Disc Navigator, press Home MenuEditing VR mode Original, Video mode and HDD content PlayTitle you want to erase, then press Enter Key Characters Using the remote key shortcuts to input a nameI 4 î ï ì í ¡ Space finish name inputInserting chapter markers into a title Lock / Unlock UndoSelect ‘Undo’ from the Disc Navigator menu options Change Group Chg Group Editing HDD groupsGroup Name Grp Name Input a name for the groupCreating and editing a VR mode Play List You can give titles new names of up to 64 characters longPress Enter after selecting each character Create New title appears in the updated Play List Original title to put into the Play ListPress Enter to add the title Menu options Select ‘Divide’ from the Disc Navigator Play ListSelect the title that you want to divide, then Use the standard playback controls to findUsing the Disc History Disc HistoryDisc History Chapter PhotoViewer Chapter PhotoViewerPlaying a slideshow Reloading files from a discPhotoViewer Zooming the screenRotating the screen Disc Setup menu Chapter Disc Setup menuBasic settings Initialize settingsFinalize settings Disc Setup menuHDD Initialize FinalizeVideo/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 menuVirtual Surround Change the settingAudio DRC DRC from ‘Off‘ to ‘Max’Initial Setup menu Chapter Initial Setup menuUsing the Initial Setup menu Clock SettingTuner settings Initial Setup menuVCR Plus+ CH Setting Manual CH SettingAudio In settings Initial Setup menu Video Out settingsComponent Video Out External AudioAudio Out settings Language settings DVD Menu Language Auto LanguageSubtitle Display Selecting ‘Other’ languagesManual Recording Recording settingsOptimized Rec Navi MarkPlayback settings Parental Lock Change Password Parental Lock Set PasswordFrame Search Seamless PlaybackParental Lock Country Code Parental Lock Change LevelAngle Indicator Setting up the remote to control your Resetting the recorderUsing 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 How do I make a high-quality copy? Frequently asked questionsDV-related messages About DVVideo mode Additional information Manual recording modesLevel Country code list Additional information Language code listLanguage Language code letter, Language code Country, Country code, Country code letterMessage Explanation/Action Hints on installation Cleaning the pickup lensAdditional information Handling discs Storing discsGlossary Moving the recorderMpeg video Mpeg audioOptical digital output PCM Pulse Code ModulationTimer Additional information SpecificationsSupplied accessories TunerIndex Index115 VRB1315-A Piso Col.Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico,D.F TEL