Connecting up Connecting other AV sources | Pioneer DVR-440H-S

Connecting up

Connecting other AV sources

Connecting a VCR or analog camcorder

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AUDIO/VIDEO	AUDIO/VIDEO
OUTPUT	INPUT
(Rear panel)	(Front panel)
1	2
	Analog camcorder
AUDIO/VIDEO	AUDIO/VIDEO
INPUT	OUTPUT
	VCR

1Connect a set of audio and video

inputs of your VCR or camcorder to a set of outputs on this recorder.

This enables you to record from this recorder to your VCR or camcorder.

•You can use standard video or S-video cables for the video connection.

•Alternatively, you can use the AV2(INPUT 1/DECODER) SCART connector for audio/video input and output with just one SCART cable.

2Connect a set of audio and video outputs of your VCR or camcorder to a set of inputs on this recorder.

This enables you to record tapes from your VCR or camcorder.

•You can use standard video or S-video cables for the video connection.

•The front panel connections make convenient connections for a camcorder input.

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Plugging in

After checking all the connections, plug in the recorder.

1Use the supplied power cable to connect this recorder to a power outlet.

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Pioneer DVR-440H-S manual Connecting up Connecting other AV sources, Plugging, Connecting a VCR or analog camcorder

Contents

DVR-540H-S DVR-440H-S Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Thank you for buying this Pioneer product Ventilation Caution POWER-CORD CautionOperating Environment Contents Disc Setup menu Initial Setup menuCopying and backup Using the Jukebox Before you start Chapter Putting the batteries in the remote controlUsing the remote control Before you start DVD/HDD Recording and playback compatibility Disc / content format playback compatibilityBefore you start Compatible media Is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation CD-R/RW compatibility Using DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL discsAbout DualDisc playback Other disc compatibility DivX video compatibility DivX DivX VOD contentJpeg file compatibility File structure Up to 99 folders or 999 files Dolby Digital About the internal hard disk drivePC-created disc compatibility Optimizing HDD performance Symbols used in this manual Rear panel connections Connecting upConnecting up +6Chapter Input Connecting up Front panel connectionsOn the front panel a flip-down cover hides more connections AV2INPUT 1/DECODER connector Connecting up Easy connections Connect the Video Output jack to a video input on your TV Connecting upUsing other types of audio/ video output Using the supplied audio/video cable Using the S-video or component video output Plug the supplied G-LINK cable to the G-LINK jack This enables you to watch discsThis enables you to record scrambled TV channels Scart AV Connector Connecting up Connecting an external decoder box Antenna OUT Scart AV Connector This enables you to listen to multichannel surround sound Connecting up Connecting to an AV amplifier/receiver After checking all the connections, plug in the recorder Connecting up Connecting other AV sourcesConnecting a VCR or analog camcorder Plugging Front panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter EP / SEP Controls and displays DisplayNtsc LP / SLP REC Remote controlControls and displays Pause Guide ShiftInfo Home Menu ONE Touch Copy Press for help on how to use the current GUI screenHelp TV/DVD Getting started Chapter Switching on and setting upGetting started Getting started Enter Press to continue after reading the HDD caution Select On if you are currently using summer timeSelect the TV screen type ‘Wide 169’ or ‘Standard 43’ Menu Getting started Setting up the Guide Plus+ system Identify the host channel for your country After pressing Enter Select your reception methodTerrestrial, Cable or Satellite Country Host Comments Region Channels About EPG download Numbers as you like Checking the downloaded data the following day Legal Notice Using the Guide Plus+ electronic program guide ChapterGuide Plus+ system Guide Plus+ navigation Highlight a program title Using the Guide Plus+ electronic program guideOne-Button-Record Lock / Unlock video window Grid Area AreasChannel mosaic screen Enter Start the search Search AreaBrowsing the Grid Searching Press the Yellow Action button to add a keyword Using My Choice keywords for a searchSetting up a profile My TV Area Press Enter to activate your profile Press the Yellow Action button to set a profileChannels is now highlighted Enter a name for the scheduled recording Schedule AreaEditing a scheduled recording Highlight the left tile of a scheduled recording Using the Guide Plus+ electronic program guide Select ‘Schedule’ from the Menu bar Setting a Video Plus+ recordingPress cursor right to access Deleting a scheduled recording Setting a manual recording Changing the source and program number Switching a channel on/offInfo Area Editor Area Making changes to your Guide Plus+ setup Setup AreaManual Host Channel setup FAQ Guide Plus+ FAQ and troubleshooting Using the Guide Plus+ electronic program guide TV listings information doesn’t update Disc type/rec Max. titles RecordingRecording Chapter About DVD recording Recording to DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL discs HDD Video mode compatibilityRecording About HDD recording Recording equipment and copyright Recorded audioRestrictions on video recording ENTER.1 Recording Using the built-in TV tunerSwitching between TV and DVD Changing audio channels + Press repeatedly to select the recording quality Setting the picture quality/ recording timeSwitch between TV mode and DVD mode + Select the audio channel to record Recording Basic recording from the TVSelect the HDD or DVD for recording + Set the picture quality/ recording time Press to start playback. You can also use the scan buttons Pause Live TVPress to stop recording Start recording the current TV channel Recording Setting a timer recording Set the recording quality Easy Timer RecordingSelect ‘Easy Timer’ from the Home Menu Enter Set the start time Extending a timer recording in progressCurrent time Canceling or extending the timer Timer recording FAQStopping a timer recording DVD VR DVD Video DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM See Connecting up for connection optionsRecording Simultaneous recording and playback Chase Play Recording from an external component Press to start recording Playing your recordings on other DVD playersFinalizing a disc + Set the recording quality Recorder will now start finalizing the disc Select ‘Disc Setup’ from the Home MenuSelect ‘Finalize’ ‘Finalize’ ‘Next Screen’ DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-RAM Recording Initializing recordable DVD discs Basic playback PlaybackPlayback Chapter Introduction Start playback PlaybackPlaying DVD discs Commercial back/skip Each Playing from the HDDGate DVD-Video disc menus Press Enter to select items Playing Video CD/Super VCDs Playing CDs and WMA/MP3 discs Playing DivX video files Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc Display the Home Menu Using the Disc Navigator with playback-only discsScanning discs Choose a view option, then press Enter Frame advance/frame reverse Play Mode menuPlaying in slow motion Repeat Search Mode HDD DVD-Video CD Video CD Super VCD Repeat playProgram play DVD-Video DivX Displaying and switching subtitlesRepeat to build up a program List Play the program list Switching audio channels Switching DVD and DivX soundtracks HDD DVD VR DVD-RAM Switching camera anglesDisplaying disc information on-screen HDD and removable disc activity display Recording time Relative playback position Editing options VR modeEditing Editing Chapter Screen Editing Disc Navigator screenSelect the HDD or DVD Display the Disc Navigator Create EditingEditing accuracy HDD genres Title Name Erase Key Characters Using the remote key shortcuts to input a nameSet Thumbnail Highlight the title containing Section you want to erase Select ‘Edit’ ‘Erase Section’ from the command menu panelErase Section Select ‘Exit’ to return to the Edit screen Highlight the title you want To divide Select ‘Yes’ to confirm, or ‘No’ To cancelDivide Highlight ‘To’ then, Then press Enter Select ‘Edit’ ‘Chapter Edit’ from the command menu panelChapter Edit More parts Use the playback controls Select ‘Exit’ to get back to the main Disc Navigator screen Use this command to assign a genre to a titleSelect ‘Edit’ ‘Set Genre’ from the command menu panel Set Genre Or unlock Insert positionHighlight the title you want to lock Genre Name Combine Multi-Mode DVD Video DVD VR DVD+R DVD+RW Select ‘Undo’ from Command menu panelUndo Restrictions on copying Copying and backupCopying and backup Chapter Copyright Copying and backupCanceling One Touch Copy One Touch Copy Load a recordable DVD Using Copy ListsCopying from HDD to DVD Copying to the HDD Select ‘HDD DVD’ Select ‘Copy’ from the Home Menu Select ‘Next’ to move on to the Title Edit screen Press to display the command menu panel Copying Select ‘Next’ to proceed Select ‘DVD/CD HDD’ Copying from DVD to HDD Bilingual Recording Mode Display Copying and backup Using disc backupSelect ‘Copy’, then ‘Disc backup’ from the Home Menu Select ‘Start’ 103 Load the CD you want to copy to the HDD Using the JukeboxUsing the Jukebox Chapter Copying music to the HDD Changing the album view Using the Jukebox Playing music from the Jukebox Genre Using the JukeboxSelect an edit function from the command menu panel Editing Jukebox albums Prev / Next PhotoViewerPhotoViewer Chapter Locating Jpeg picture files Playing a slideshow Rotating an image PhotoViewerZooming an image Input Disc Name Disc Setup menuDisc Setup menu Chapter Basic settings Undo Finalize Disc Setup menuInitialize settings Finalize settings Progress bar indicates how long there is left to go Disc Setup menu Optimize HDDInitialize HDD Select ‘Optimize HDD’ then ‘Start’ Choosing a preset Video Adjust menuVideo Adjust menu Chapter Setting the picture quality for TV and external inputs Adjust the currently selected Setting Video Adjust menuSelect the setting you want to Adjust Professional Move the cursor down and select ‘Detailed Settings’Select the picture quality setting you want to adjust Select a setting Gamma Correction Adjusts the brightness of darker images Setting Options Explanation Initial Setup menuInitial Setup menu Chapter Using the Initial Setup menu Tuner Auto Channel Auto Scan Initial Setup menuHelp Setting Setup Navigator Start Video In/Out Input Colour Next Screen Manual CH Setting Next ScreenChannel Swapping Next Screen RGB PCM Nicam Mpeg PCM Mpeg Auto Language Audio Language EnglishOther Subtitle Language English Optimized Rec DVD Menu SubtitleLanguage SEP can be set DVD+R/+RW 169 Parental Lock Set PasswordPlayback TV Screen Size Letter Box Pan & Scan Front Panel Display Angle IndicatorRemote Control Recorder Options On Screen Display PAL Additional information about the TV system settingsAbout the input line system About Ntsc on PAL TV PAL Secam Selecting other languages for language optionsAdditional information about component video output About the input colour system SEP Additional informationAdditional information Chapter Minimum copying times Additional information Manual recording modes General TroubleshootingProblem Remedy Additional information Distorted To your TV No pictureNo sound or sound is distorted Horizontally Recorded using this Recorder on anotherScreen is stretched Vertically or After brieﬂy unplug Ging or after a powerShows ‘LOCK’ when a Button is pressed Record successfully Message Explanation/Action ProblemOn-screen displays and recorder displays Incorrect Cprm information This content is copy protectedRepairing disc Repairing the HDD Language Language code letter, Language code Language code listMessage Country/Area, Country/Area code, Code letter Additional information Country/Area code list Setting Appearance 169 Program is presented in widescreen When viewing on a standard TV or monitorPan & Scan Setting When viewing on a widescreen TV or monitor Storing discs Cleaning the pickup lensAdditional information Handling discs Damaged discs Moving the recorder Hints on installationResetting the recorder Additional information Condensation Tuner Additional information SpecificationsTimer Input/Output Supplied accessories Pioneer Corporation