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Before you start

•The HDD is very delicate. If used improperly or in an unsuitable environment, it is possible that the HDD will fail after a few years of use. Signs of problems include playback unexpectedly freezing and noticeable block noise (mosaic) in the picture. However, sometimes there will be no warning signs of HDD failure. If the HDD fails, no playback of recorded material will be possible. In this case it will be necessary to replace the HDD unit.

Optimizing HDD performance

As you record and edit material on the HDD, the data on the disk becomes fragmented, eventually affecting the recorder’s performance. Before this happens, the recorder will warn you that it is time to optimize the HDD (which you can do from the Disc Setup menu; see Optimize HDD on page 105).

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Symbols used in this manual

The following icons are provided to help you quickly identify which instructions you need for which kind of disc.

HDD	HDD
DVD	Any type of DVD disc
	(recordable or playback
	only), finalized or not.
DVD-Video	Commercially produced
	DVD, finalized Video mode
	DVD-R/-RW.
DVD (Video)	Video mode DVD-R/-RW
	(unfinalized)
DVD (VR)	VR mode DVD-R/-RW
DVD+R	DVD+R
DVD+RW	DVD+RW
DVD-RAM	DVD-RAM
CD	Audio CD
Video CD	Video CD
WMA/MP3	WMA or MP3 files
DivX	DivX files

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Contents

DVR-640H-S DVR-543H-S DVR-540H-S Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Thank you for buying this Pioneer product Grounding or Polarization Wash hands after handling POWER-CORD Caution We Want You Listening For a Lifetime Contents Video Adjust menu Copying and backupUsing the Jukebox Disc Setup menu 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 HDD DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+R +RW RAM 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 Compatible media CD-ROM, CD-R, CD- RW Compressed audio compatibilityWMA Windows Media Audio compatibility DivX video compatibility DivX DivX VOD contentJpeg file compatibility File structure Up to 99 folders or 999 files PC-created disc compatibility About the internal hard disk drive Optimizing HDD performance Symbols used in this manual Connecting up Connecting up ChapterRear panel connections Input Connecting up Front panel connectionsUSB port type B DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S only USB port type a DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S only Connecting up Easy connections Input Connecting up Using other types of video output Satellite receiver This enables you to record scrambled TV channels Cable box This enables you to listen to multichannel surround sound.1 Connecting up Connecting to an AV amplifier or receiver Jpeg file storage devices Connecting a USB device Use a PictBridge-compatible printer Connecting upPlugging WMA/MP3 file storage devices Controls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel Controls and displays Remote control PauseHelp Controls and displays Home MenuReturn EP / SEP Controls and displays DisplaySAP LP / SLP Controls and displays Switching on and setting up Getting startedGetting started Chapter Getting started Enter Press to continue after reading the HDD caution Select the TV screen type ‘Wide 169’ or ‘Standard 43’ Disc type/rec Max. titles RecordingRecording Chapter About DVD recording Recorded audio HDD Video mode compatibilityRecording About HDD recording Table below shows the different audio output possibilities Audio Audio output Setting Left L Right RRestrictions on video recording Recording equipment and copyright ENTER.1 Recording Using the built-in TV tunerChanging cable channels Changing audio channels DVD VR DVD Video DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM Recording Setting the picture quality/ recording timeBasic recording from the TV Press repeatedly to select the recording quality REC Start recording Setting a timer recordingSet the picture quality/recording time Select the audio channel to record Set the recording quality Easy Timer Recording Set the end time Timer recording using the VCR Plus+* programming systemCurrent time Set the start time Press ‘VCR Plus+’ to display the VCR Plus+ program screen After making the settings, select ‘Enter’ and press EnterSelect ‘Details’ from PlusCode# setting screen Select ‘Store Program’ to save the timer program and exit VCR Plus+ programming with the power off Setting a manual timer recordingClear Also Deleting a timer program on Enter the timer recording settingsButtons to select the level You can delete timer programs you no longer need Editing a timer programDeleting a timer program To exit the timer recording screen, press Home Menu Tip Skipping a regular timer program Extending a timer recording in progressStopping a timer recording What happens when two or more timer programs overlap? Timer recording FAQIf the recorder is on, switch it into standby Frequently Asked Questions External inputs to record from Recording from an external componentAutomatic recording from a satellite tuner Another title to play Set up the recorder See Audio In on page 111 for more on these settings Finalizing a disc Set the timer on the STBSwitch on this recorder Playing your recordings on other DVD players Select ‘Disc Setup’ from the Home Menu Select ‘Finalize’ ‘Finalize’ ‘Next Screen’Recorder will now start finalizing the disc DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-RAM Initializing recordable DVD discs Basic playback PlaybackPlayback Chapter Introduction Playback Playing DVD discsStart playback Playing from the HDD Playing CDs and WMA/MP3 discs Playing Video CDPrev Next Press to skip to previous/next track Video CD only Each press Playing DivX video files Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc DVD-Video CD Video CD WMA/MP3 DivX Using the Disc Navigator with playback-only discsScanning discs Choose a view option, then press Enter Play Mode menu Frame advance/frame reversePlaying in slow motion Repeat Search Mode HDD DVD-Video CD Video CD WMA/MP3 Mode menu, then ‘Input/Edit Program’Program play Repeat play Displaying and switching subtitles Repeat to build up a program ListDVD-Video DivX Switching DVD and DivX soundtracks Switching audio channelsHDD DVD VR DVD-RAM Display/change the on-screen information Playback Switching camera anglesSwitch the camera angle Displaying disc information on-screen Tip Editing Editing ChapterDisc Navigator screen Original Play List Command menu panel optionsVR mode Editing Editing accuracy HDD genresCreate Erase Play Title Select ‘Edit’ ‘Title Name’ from the command menu panelTitle Name Highlight the title you want to name or rename Key Characters Set Thumbnail HDD only Select the type Edit Select ‘Yes’ to confirm, or ‘No’ To cancelErase Section Highlight the title containing Section you want to erase Divide Chapter EditDVD VR DVD-RAM HDD Select the command you want EnterSelect ‘Exit’ to get back to the main Disc Navigator screen Lock Set Genre Combine MoveTitle to move Insert position Definable genre names Select ‘Genre Name’ from the command menu panelGenre Name Select another title to Combine with the first Select ‘OK’ to enter the name Exit Name can be up to 12 characters Command menu panel LongMulti-Mode Input a name for the genre Can’t edit my disc Select ‘Undo’ from Command menu panelUndo DVD Video DVD VR DVD+R DVD+RW Copying and backup Copying and backup ChapterRestrictions on copying 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 Highlight a title and press Enter to add Select ‘HDD DVD’ Press to display the command menu panel Display the command menu PanelSelect ‘Next’ to move on to the Title Edit screen Copying from DVD to HDD Select ‘Next’ to proceedCopying Select ‘Start Copy’ to start Copying Select ‘DVD/CD HDD’ Recording Mode Dual Mono Audio Display Copying and backup Using disc backupSelect ‘Copy’, then ‘Disc backup’ from the Home Menu Select ‘Start’ Copying and backup Load the CD you want to copy to the HDD Using the JukeboxUsing the Jukebox Chapter Copying music to the HDD Select ‘Jukebox’ from the Home Menu Select ‘Copy Album’ from the command menu panelPlaying music from the Jukebox Connect the USB device Using the Jukebox Editing Jukebox albumsChanging the album view Select the location of the files you want to view or edit PhotoViewer DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S ChapterLocating Jpeg picture files Select ‘PhotoViewer’ from the Home Menu PhotoViewer DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S Playing a slideshow Reloading files from a disc or USB devicePrev / Next Rotating an image PhotoViewer DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-SImporting files to the HDD Zooming an image Selecting multiple files or folders Select the files or folders you want to copy Load a blank or unfinalized Video mode DVD-R or DVD-RW discCopying selected files to a DVD-R/-RW Select ‘View/Edit Photos on the HDD’ from the menu Editing files on the HDD Creating a new folderErasing a file or folder Copying files Naming files and foldersLocking/Unlocking files Select the files you want to lock or unlock Select ‘Lock’ or ‘Lock Folder Contents’Select ‘Start’ to confirm, or ‘Cancel’ to cancel Printing files Select the folder containing the files you want to view PhotoViewer DVR-540H-SPhotoViewer DVR-540H-S Chapter Locating Jpeg picture files Playing a slideshow PhotoViewer DVR-540H-S Input Disc Name Disc Setup menuDisc Setup menu Chapter Basic settings 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 Video Adjust menu Select the setting you want to AdjustAdjust the currently selected Setting Professional Select a settingMove the cursor down and select ‘Detailed Settings’ Select the picture quality setting you want to adjust Gamma Correction Adjusts the brightness of darker images Setting Options Explanation Initial Setup menuInitial Setup menu Chapter Using the Initial Setup menu Next Mpeg PCM Initial Setup menuPCM Mpeg Other Language OSD Language EnglishFrançais Audio Language English SEP can be set Where availableDVD Menu Subtitle Language DVD+R/+RW Still Picture Field Parental Lock Set PasswordPlayback TV Screen Size Letter Box Tings determine how 43 material will look Mode Angle IndicatorRemote Control Recorder Options On Screen Display Want Selecting other languages for language optionsAdditional information about component video output Select ‘Other’ from the language list SEP Additional informationAdditional information Chapter Minimum copying times When viewing on a standard TV or monitor When viewing on a widescreen TV or monitorAdditional information Screen sizes and disc formats No picture Additional information TroubleshootingGeneral Ing the disc tray No sound or sound is distorted ProblemRemedyCannot switch a dual Additional information Problem Remedy Copy HDD to DVD Shows ‘LOCK’ when a Button is pressed Can’t use One TouchRemote control but Front panel display Additional information Manual recording modes Language Language code letter, Language code Language code list Country/Area, Country/Area code, Code letter Additional information Country/Area code listSetting up Making a timer recording This disc cannot be recorded. Undo the ﬁnalization Message Explanation/ActionInitializing disc. Please wait a Moment Incorrect Cprm information Repairing discRepairing the HDD Message Print job has been canceled Printing has stopped becauseBecause Storing discs Cleaning the pickup lensAdditional information Handling discs Damaged discs Additional information Condensation Hints on installationResetting the recorder Recorder turns off with all settings reset Additional information Specifications TimerTuner Input/Output Supplied accessories Pioneer Corporation