Connecting up Easy connections | Pioneer DVR-630H-S, DVR-530H-S

Connecting up

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The setup described here is a basic configuration that allows you to record TV programs on both this recorder and your VCR. When watching recordings from this recorder, set your TV to input 1; switch to input 2 to watch a video playing in the VCR.

Important

•This recorder is equipped with copy protection technology. Do not connect this recorder to your TV via a VCR (or your VCR via this recorder) using AV cables, as the picture from this recorder will not appear properly on your TV.

•Before making or changing any rear panel connections, make sure that all components are switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet.

A/V		A/V
IN 1		IN 2
TV	ANTENNA
	IN	5
	3	5
	3
4	ANTENNA	A/V
	ANTENNA	A/V
	OUT	OUT
VCR	ANTENNA
	ANTENNA
	IN
	2

AC IN

CONTROL

IN OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT

INPUT 1/

AUTO START REC

R L

AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO INPUT 3

ANTENNA

OUT

	OUTPUT 1		ANTENNA
R	L	Y	PB	OUT
			IN	OUT
		COMPONENT
		VIDEO OUT

AUDIO	VIDEO	S-VIDEO	PR
	OUTPUT 2

ANTENNA

IN (RF IN)

1

1Connect your TV antenna/cable TV outlet to the ANTENNA IN (RF IN) jack on this recorder.

2Use an RF antenna cable (one is supplied) to connect the ANTENNA OUT jack on this recorder to the antenna input on your VCR.

•If you are not connecting a VCR in the chain, connect this recorder directly to your TV and skip the next step.

3Use an RF antenna cable to connect the antenna output on your VCR to the antenna input on your TV.

Antenna/cable TV wall outlet

4Connect the AUDIO and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks (1 or 2) to a set of audio/video inputs on your TV. Use the supplied three-pin audio/video cable. It is color- coded to help you match them up (red/white for the right/ left audio connections and yellow for video in/outs). Make sure you match up the left and right outputs with their corresponding inputs for correct stereo sound.

5Connect your VCR to your TV (A/V IN 2 above) using a set of audio and video cables.

•See the following page if you want to use S-video or component video cables for the video connection.

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Pioneer DVR-630H-S, DVR-530H-S manual Connecting up Easy connections

Contents

DVR-630H-SDVR-530H-S Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Ventilation Caution Operating Environment Contents Video/Audio Adjust menu Disc Setup menuInitial Setup menu Additional information Before 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 compatibility Jpeg file compatibility WMA Windows Media Audio compatibilityPC-created disc compatibility Optimizing HDD performance About the internal hard disk drive Connecting up Chapter Connecting upRear panel connections Front panel connections Connecting 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 shown This enables you to watch discs This enables you to listen to multichannel surround sound.1 Connecting up Connecting to an AV amplifier or receiver Connecting 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 control Controls and displays Ntsc Controls and displays DisplayLP / SLP EP / SEP Getting started Switching on and setting upGetting started Chapter Enter Getting started Selecting 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 recording Changing TV channels Getting started Using the built-in TV tunerChanging audio channels Nicam Getting 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 disc Playing from the HDD Playing DVD discs Playing Video CD/Super VCDs Playing CDs and WMA/MP3 discs Displaying disc information on- screen Getting started Using the Home MenuHome Menu Home menu options Stop display HDD and removable disc activity displayPlay display Copy protected material ! / PureCinema indicator # Total running time of title Angle indicatorRecording mode Recording display Recording HDD Video mode compatibilityRecording Chapter About DVD recording Recorded audio Recording Recording time and picture qualityRestrictions on video recording Recording Setting the picture quality/recording timeBasic recording from the TV Recording equipment and copyright Use 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 time Setting a manual timer recording Code programming with the power off To exit the timer recording screen, press Home Menu Tip Enter the timer recording settings Editing a timer program Extending a timer recording in progressDeleting a timer program Skipping a regular timer program Canceling 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 tuner Recording Recording from a DV camcorder Also, set the camcorder to VTR modeUse Press Enter Finalizing 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 sound Press Home Menu and select ‘Disc Setup’ Select ‘Initialize’ Recorder’s settingInitializing a recordable DVD disc It takes about 30 seconds to initialize the disc Playback Chapter PlaybackIntroduction Navigating discs and the HDD Playback Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc Style Select four or eight titles per screen view Using the Disc Navigator with playback-only discsGenre Display all genres or just a selected genre Press Playing in slow motion Playback Scanning discsSlow 1/16 Slow 1/8 Slow 1/2 Scan Search Mode Play Mode menuPlay Mode Playback Frame advance/frame reverse Repeat play RepeatPlayed over and over.1 Repeat to build up a program list Program play Displaying and switching subtitles Switching DVD soundtracksOther Program play functions Clear Switching camera angles Playback Switching audio channelsTo display/switch the audio channel, press Audio repeatedly To switch the camera angle, press Angle Copying and back-up Chapter Copying and back-upOne Touch Copy Copyright Canceling One Touch Copy Using Copy ListsCopying and back-up Copying from HDD to DVD Press 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 below Select ‘Start Copy’ to start copying Select ‘Next’ to move on to the Title Edit screen Erase Copying from DVD to HDDTitle Name Move Erase SectionSelect the type of edit Highlight the title you want to move and press Divide PreviewCombine Chapter Edit Set Thumbnail Recording Mode Bilingual Using disc back-upOption Copying and back-up Editing Chapter EditingDisc Navigator screen To exit the Disc Navigator, press Home Menu Video mode VR mode Original Play List Editing Command menu panel optionsEditing accuracy HDD genres Editing Select ‘Create’ from the command menu panelPlay Select a title to add to the Play List Using a USB keyboard to enter a name Using the remote key shortcuts to input a nameKey Function Key Characters Select ‘Exit’ to return to the Edit screen Select ‘Edit’ ‘Set Thumbnail’ from the command menu panel OK? Set Genre Use this command to assign a genre to a titleLock Select ‘Exit’ to get back to the main Disc Navigator screen Select ‘Edit’ ‘Combine’ from the command menu panel Select ‘Genre Name’ from the command menu panelGenre Name Definable genre names, then press Enter Undo Multi-Mode Using the Jukebox Chapter Using the JukeboxCopying CDs to the HDD Press DVD Load the CD you want to copy to the HDD Editing 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 Genre Photo Viewer Chapter Photo ViewerLocating Jpeg picture files Currently selected thumbnail Importing files to the HDD Photo Viewer Playing a slideshowReloading files from a disc or USB device Zooming the image Copying 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 Erasing Copying 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 menu Disc Setup menu Chapter Disc Setup menuBasic settings Input Disc Name Finalize settings1 Disc Setup menu Initialize settingsOptimize HDD Initialize HDD Video/Audio Adjust menu Chapter Video/Audio Adjust menuSetting the picture quality for TV and external inputs Choosing a preset Setting the picture quality for disc playback Video/Audio Adjust menuSelect the picture quality setting you want to adjust ‘Max’ Audio DRC Initial Setup menu Chapter Initial Setup menuUsing the Initial Setup menu Setting Options Explanation Initial Setup menu Mpeg PCM Mpeg Audio Language English Language Settings OSD Language EnglishOther Auto Language Video Mode DVD-RW Auto Init VR ModeVideo Mode Off Video Mode On USB 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 information When 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 recognized How do I make a high-quality copy? Additional information Frequently asked questions DV-related messages Additional information About DV VR 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 letter Message Explanation/Action Message Additional information Handling discs Cleaning the pickup lensCondensation Storing discs Glossary Additional information Hints on installationMoving the recorder Mpeg video DRM Digital Rights Management Mpeg audioDynamic range Exif Exchangeable Image File Specifications Timer Supplied accessoriesTuner Input/Output Language 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, 66 USB 12, 19, 72, 81, 82, 86, 104 Ntsc VRB1383-A Pioneer Corporation