Pioneer DVR-541H-S instruction

DVD Recorder

DVR-640H-S DVR-541H-S DVR-340H-S

Operating Instructions

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Pioneer operating instructions DVR-640H-S DVR-541H-S DVR-340H-S

Contents

DVR-640H-S DVR-541H-S DVR-340H-S Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Thank you for buying this Pioneer product Operating Environment POWER-CORD CautionVentilation Caution Contents Copying and backup Editing Video Adjust menuInitial Setup menu Using the Jukebox Using the remote control Putting the batteries in the remote controlBefore you start Before you start Chapter Before you start Disc / content format playback compatibilityCompatible media DVD/HDD Recording and playback compatibility HDD DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+R +RW RAM Is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation Other disc compatibility Using DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL discsAbout DualDisc playback CD-R/-RW compatibility Compatible media CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW DivX video compatibilityDVR-640H-S only USB Jpeg file compatibility DivX VOD contentFile structure Up to 99 folders or 999 files DivX PC-created disc compatibility About the internal hard disk driveDolby Digital Optimizing HDD performance Symbols used in this manual Connecting up Chapter Connecting upRear panel connections On the front panel a flip-down cover hides more connections Connecting up Front panel connectionsINPUT2 Antenna Connecting up Easy connections Connecting using an S-video output Connecting up Using other types of video outputConnecting using the component video output Antenna OUT This enables you to record scrambled TV channels AUDIO/VIDEO Output Antenna OUT This enables you to listen to multichannel surround sound.1 Connecting up Connecting to an AV amplifier or receiver Connecting a VCR or analog camcorder Connecting up Connecting other AV sourcesConnecting a DV camcorder DVR-640H-S/DVR-541H-S only Using a USB printer Connecting up Connecting a USB devicePlugging Jpeg file storage devices Controls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysFront panel Remote control indicator Controls and displays Remote controlInput Select DVD playback functions Controls and displays Ntsc Controls and displays DisplayLP / SLP EP / SEP Controls and displays Getting started Switching on and setting upGetting started Chapter Getting started ‘Wide 169’ or ‘Standard 43’ Setup Navigator, or ‘Go Back’ if you want to start againIs compatible with progressive scan video Enter Press to continue after reading the HDD caution Recording Chapter RecordingAbout DVD recording Disc type/rec Max. titles Recording HDD Video mode compatibilityAbout HDD recording Recording to DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL discs Restrictions on video recording Recorded audioRecording equipment and copyright Changing audio channels Recording Using the built-in TV tunerCH +/- buttons Clear Number buttons Basic recording from the TV Recording Setting the picture quality/ recording timePress repeatedly to select the recording quality Select the HDD or Select the audio channel to record Set the picture quality/recording timeSee Changing audio channels on page 34 for more on this Start recording Recording Setting a timer recording Set the TV channel to record Easy Timer RecordingSet the recording quality Current time Recording start time After making the settings, select ‘Enter’ and press Enter Timer recording using the G- Code programming systemPress ‘G-Code’ to display the G-Code program screen Code system Checking/editing timer recording settings Code programming with the power offClear Press Timer REC to display the Timer Recording screen Setting a manual timer recordingEnter the timer recording settings Buttons to select the level To exit the timer recording screen, press Home Menu Tip Deleting a timer program Editing a timer programSkipping a regular timer program Extending a timer recording in progress Canceling or extending the timer Stopping a timer recordingProgramming a new end time Frequently Asked Questions Recording Timer recording FAQSimultaneous recording and playback Chase Play Imprtant Recording Recording from an external component See Connecting up for connection optionsAutomatic recording from a satellite tuner Set up the recorder See Audio In on page 112 for more on these settings Select ‘Copy’, then ‘DV Record’ from the Home Menu Recording Recording from a DV camcorder Can’t get my DV camcorder to work with the recorder Select ‘Start Rec’There’s a picture, but no sound Finalizing a disc Recording Playing your recordings on other DVD playersDVD VR DVD Video DVD+R DVD+RW For Video mode and DVD+R Select ‘Disc Setup’ from the Home MenuRecorder will now start finalizing the disc DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-RAM Recording Initializing recordable DVD discsMode’, ‘VR Mode’ or ‘Initialize DVD+RW’ Playback Chapter PlaybackIntroduction Basic playback Playing DVD discs PlaybackStart playback DVD+R/DVD+RW only Playing from the HDD Playing Video CD/Super VCDs Playing CDs and WMA/MP3 discs Buttons Playing DivX video files Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc Scanning discs Using the Disc Navigator with playback-only discsDisplay the Home Menu L except WMA Frame advance/frame reverse Play Mode menuPlaying in slow motion Repeat Search Mode Repeat play Mode menu, then ‘Input/Edit Program’Program play HDD DVD-Video CD Video CD Super VCD Next to Displaying and switching subtitlesOr track for the current step in the program list Repeat to build up a program List Switching audio channels Switching DVD and DivX soundtracksPress repeatedly to display/ switch the audio channel Select/change the subtitle language Displaying disc information on-screen Switching camera anglesHDD and removable disc activity display HDD DVD VR DVD-RAM Indicates the data transfer rate Editing VR modeEditing Chapter Editing options DVD Select the HDD or Editing Disc Navigator screenDisplay the Disc Navigator Screen Editing accuracy EditingHDD genres Create Erase Play Title Name Using the remote key shortcuts to input a nameNext Key Characters Set Thumbnail Erase Section To cancelHDD only Select the type Edit Chapter Edit DivideDVD VR DVD-RAM HDD Main Disc Navigator screen Select the command you want Lock Set GenreHighlight the title you want to assign a genre to Original only Combine MoveTitle to move Insert position Multi-Mode Genre NameDefinable genre names Exit Selected titles are marked with a UndoDVD Video DVD VR DVD+R DVD+RW Can’t edit my disc Copying and backup Chapter Copying and backupRestrictions on copying Canceling One Touch Copy Copying and backupOne Touch Copy Copyright Copying from HDD to DVD Using Copy ListsCopying to the HDD Load a recordable DVD Add titles to the Copy List Select ‘Copy’ from the HomeMenu Highlight a title and press Enter to add Select ‘HDD DVD’ Select ‘Next’ to move on to the Title Edit screen Press to display the command menu panel Copying Select ‘Next’ to proceed Copying from DVD to HDD Bilingual Recording Mode Select ‘Copy’, then ‘Disc backup’ from the Home Menu Copying and backup Using disc backupSelect ‘Start’ Display Copying and backup Using the Jukebox Chapter Using the JukeboxCopying music to the HDD Load the CD you want to copy to the HDD Connect the USB device Playing music from the JukeboxSelect ‘Listen to Music from USB Device’ Editing Jukebox albums Using the JukeboxChanging the album view PhotoViewer DVR-640H-S Chapter PhotoViewer DVR-640H-SLocating Jpeg picture files Reloading files from a disc or USB device Playing a slideshow Importing files to the HDD PhotoViewer DVR-640H-SZooming an image Rotating an image Selecting multiple files or folders Copying selected files to a DVD-R/-RW PhotoViewer DVR-640H-S Importing files from a USB device Creating a new folder Editing files on the HDDErasing a file or folder Naming files and folders Copying filesLocking/Unlocking files Printing files ‘Cancel’ to cancelLock or unlock Select ‘Lock’ or ‘Lock Folder Select the folder containing PhotoViewer DVR-541H-S/DVR-340H-S ChapterFiles you want to view Return or Reloading files from a disc PhotoViewer DVR-541H-S/DVR-340H-SReturn Press to return to the folder view Area Disc Setup menu Chapter Disc Setup menuBasic settings Input Disc Name Initialize settings Disc Setup menuFinalize settings Finalize Select ‘Optimize HDD’ then Disc Setup menu Optimize HDD Initialize HDD‘Start’ Select ‘Initialize HDD’ then Video Adjust menu Chapter Video Adjust menuSetting the picture quality for TV and external inputs Choosing a preset Adjust Video Adjust menuSetting Press to exit Select the picture quality setting you want to adjust Move the cursor down and select ‘Detailed Settings’Professional Gamma Correction Adjusts the brightness of darker images Initial Setup menu Chapter Initial Setup menuUsing the Initial Setup menu Setting Options Explanation Initial Setup menu Nicam PCM Mpeg PCM Mpeg Subtitle Language English Setting OptionsAuto Language DVD Menu Subtitle Optimized Rec SEP can be setSet Thumbnail Seconds Minutes DVD+R/+RW Angle Indicator Parental Lock Set PasswordStill Picture Field Frame About the input line system Additional information about the TV system settings Additional information about component video output Selecting other languages for language optionsAbout Ntsc on PAL TV About the input color system Additional information Chapter Additional informationMinimum copying times Additional information Manual recording modes Additional information TroubleshootingGeneral Ing the disc tray No picture Problem RemedyNo sound or sound is distorted Torted To your TV Recorded using this Recorder on another ProblemRemedyPlayer During playback the picture is dark or dis- torted Shows ‘LOCK’ when a Button is pressed Ging or after a powerRecord successfully After brieﬂy unplug Message Explanation/Action On-screen displays and recorder displays Repairing disc This content is copy protectedRepairing the HDD Could not record the information to There is no DV input or the input sig- nal is unrecordable Message About DV Press TV to check that the remote works with your TV TV Volume Using the TV remote control buttonsButton What it does Input Select Language Language code letter, Language code Additional information Language code list Country/Area, Country/Area code, Code letter Additional information Country/Area code list Pan & Scan Setting When viewing on a standard TV or monitorWhen viewing on a widescreen TV or monitor Setting Appearance 169 Program is presented in widescreen Storing discs Additional information Handling discsDamaged discs Hints on installation Additional information Cleaning the pickup lensCondensation Don’t Specifications Resetting the recorderRecorder turns off with all settings reset Additional information Moving the recorder Supplied accessories TimerTuner Input/Output Pioneer Corporation