Controls and displays, Front panel | Pioneer DVR-540H-S, DVR-543H-S

Controls and displays

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Chapter 3

Controls and displays

Front panel

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			OPEN/CLOSE		HDD/DVD
	STANDBY/ON						ONE		REC
	STANDBY/ON					– CH +	TOUCH STOP		REC
						– CH +	COPY	REC
							COPY	REC

DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S

1 STANDBY/ON

Press to switch the recorder on/into standby.

2Disc tray

3OPEN/CLOSE

Press to open/close the disc tray.

4 HDD / DVD indicators

Indicator lights blue when the hard disk (HDD) is selected; orange when the DVD drive is selected.

5 HELP FUNCTION

Press to display the on-screen help.

6 HDD/DVD

Press to switch between HDD and DVD for recording and playback.

7Front panel display and IR remote sensor

See Display on page 28 for details.

9	10	11 12 13	14
8	REC

Press to start recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording time in 30 minute blocks.

9 Front panel inputs

See Front panel connections on page 17 for more information on these.

10

Press to start or restart playback.

11

Press to stop playback.

12 CH +/–

Use to change channels, skip chapters/ tracks, etc.

13ONE TOUCH COPY (page 81) Press to start One Touch Copy of the currently playing title to DVD or the HDD.

14STOP REC

Press to stop recording.

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Pioneer DVR-540H-S, DVR-543H-S operating instructions Controls and displays Chapter, Front panel

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 Using the Jukebox Copying and backupDisc Setup menu Video Adjust menu 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 About DualDisc playback Using DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL discsOther disc compatibility CD-R/RW compatibility WMA Windows Media Audio compatibility Compressed audio compatibilityDivX video compatibility Compatible media CD-ROM, CD-R, CD- RW Jpeg file compatibility DivX VOD contentFile structure Up to 99 folders or 999 files DivX PC-created disc compatibility About the internal hard disk drive Optimizing HDD performance Symbols used in this manual Connecting up Chapter Connecting upRear panel connections USB port type B DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S only Connecting up Front panel connectionsUSB port type a DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S only Input 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 Plugging Connecting upWMA/MP3 file storage devices Use a PictBridge-compatible printer Controls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysFront panel Pause Controls and displays Remote controlHelp Home Menu Controls and displaysReturn SAP Controls and displays DisplayLP / SLP EP / SEP Controls and displays Getting started Switching on and setting upGetting started Chapter Getting started Enter Press to continue after reading the HDD caution Select the TV screen type ‘Wide 169’ or ‘Standard 43’ Recording Chapter RecordingAbout DVD recording Disc type/rec Max. titles Recording HDD Video mode compatibilityAbout HDD recording Recorded audio Restrictions on video recording Audio Audio output Setting Left L Right RRecording equipment and copyright Table below shows the different audio output possibilities Changing cable channels Recording Using the built-in TV tunerChanging audio channels ENTER.1 Basic recording from the TV Recording Setting the picture quality/ recording timePress repeatedly to select the recording quality DVD VR DVD Video DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM Set the picture quality/recording time Setting a timer recordingSelect the audio channel to record REC Start recording Set the recording quality Easy Timer Recording Current time Timer recording using the VCR Plus+* programming systemSet the start time Set the end time Select ‘Details’ from PlusCode# setting screen After making the settings, select ‘Enter’ and press EnterSelect ‘Store Program’ to save the timer program and exit Press ‘VCR Plus+’ to display the VCR Plus+ program screen Setting a manual timer recording VCR Plus+ programming with the power offClear Enter the timer recording settings Also Deleting a timer program onButtons to select the level Deleting a timer program Editing a timer programTo exit the timer recording screen, press Home Menu Tip You can delete timer programs you no longer need Extending a timer recording in progress Skipping a regular timer programStopping a timer recording If the recorder is on, switch it into standby Timer recording FAQFrequently Asked Questions What happens when two or more timer programs overlap? Automatic recording from a satellite tuner Recording from an external componentAnother title to play External inputs to record from Set up the recorder See Audio In on page 111 for more on these settings Switch on this recorder Set the timer on the STBPlaying your recordings on other DVD players Finalizing a disc Select ‘Finalize’ ‘Finalize’ ‘Next Screen’ Select ‘Disc Setup’ from the Home MenuRecorder will now start finalizing the disc DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-RAM Initializing recordable DVD discs Playback Chapter PlaybackIntroduction Basic playback Playing DVD discs PlaybackStart playback Playing from the HDD Playing Video CD Playing CDs and WMA/MP3 discsPrev 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 Scanning discs Using the Disc Navigator with playback-only discsChoose a view option, then press Enter DVD-Video CD Video CD WMA/MP3 DivX Frame advance/frame reverse Play Mode menuPlaying in slow motion Repeat Search Mode Program play Mode menu, then ‘Input/Edit Program’Repeat play HDD DVD-Video CD Video CD WMA/MP3 Repeat to build up a program List Displaying and switching subtitlesDVD-Video DivX Switching audio channels Switching DVD and DivX soundtracksHDD DVD VR DVD-RAM Switch the camera angle Playback Switching camera anglesDisplaying disc information on-screen Display/change the on-screen information Tip Editing Chapter EditingDisc Navigator screen VR mode Command menu panel optionsEditing Original Play List HDD genres Editing accuracyCreate Erase Play Title Name Select ‘Edit’ ‘Title Name’ from the command menu panelHighlight the title you want to name or rename Title Key Characters Set Thumbnail Erase Section Select ‘Yes’ to confirm, or ‘No’ To cancelHighlight the title containing Section you want to erase HDD only Select the type Edit Chapter Edit DivideDVD VR DVD-RAM HDD Enter Select the command you wantSelect ‘Exit’ to get back to the main Disc Navigator screen Lock Set Genre Title to move MoveInsert position Combine Genre Name Select ‘Genre Name’ from the command menu panelSelect another title to Combine with the first Definable genre names Multi-Mode Name can be up to 12 characters Command menu panel LongInput a name for the genre Select ‘OK’ to enter the name Exit Undo Select ‘Undo’ from Command menu panelDVD 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 Highlight a title and press Enter to add Select ‘HDD DVD’ Display the command menu Panel Press to display the command menu panelSelect ‘Next’ to move on to the Title Edit screen Select ‘Next’ to proceed Copying from DVD to HDDCopying Select ‘Start Copy’ to start Copying Select ‘DVD/CD HDD’ Recording Mode Dual Mono Audio 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 Playing music from the Jukebox Select ‘Copy Album’ from the command menu panelConnect the USB device Select ‘Jukebox’ from the Home Menu Editing Jukebox albums Using the JukeboxChanging the album view Locating Jpeg picture files PhotoViewer DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S ChapterSelect ‘PhotoViewer’ from the Home Menu Select the location of the files you want to view or edit Reloading files from a disc or USB device PhotoViewer DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S Playing a slideshowPrev / Next Importing files to the HDD PhotoViewer DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-SZooming an image Rotating an image Selecting multiple files or folders Copying selected files to a DVD-R/-RW Load a blank or unfinalized Video mode DVD-R or DVD-RW discSelect ‘View/Edit Photos on the HDD’ from the menu Select the files or folders you want to copy Creating a new folder Editing files on the HDDErasing a file or folder Naming files and folders Copying filesLocking/Unlocking files Select ‘Start’ to confirm, or ‘Cancel’ to cancel Select ‘Lock’ or ‘Lock Folder Contents’Printing files Select the files you want to lock or unlock PhotoViewer DVR-540H-S Chapter PhotoViewer DVR-540H-SLocating Jpeg picture files Playing a slideshow Select the folder containing the files you want to view PhotoViewer DVR-540H-S Disc Setup menu Chapter Disc Setup menuBasic settings Input Disc Name Initialize settings Disc Setup menuFinalize settings Finalize Initialize HDD Disc Setup menu Optimize HDDSelect ‘Optimize HDD’ then ‘Start’ Progress bar indicates how long there is left to go Video Adjust menu Chapter Video Adjust menuSetting the picture quality for TV and external inputs Choosing a preset Select the setting you want to Adjust Video Adjust menuAdjust the currently selected Setting Move the cursor down and select ‘Detailed Settings’ Select a settingSelect the picture quality setting you want to adjust Professional Gamma Correction Adjusts the brightness of darker images Initial Setup menu Chapter Initial Setup menuUsing the Initial Setup menu Setting Options Explanation Next PCM Initial Setup menuMpeg Mpeg PCM Français Language OSD Language EnglishAudio Language English Other DVD Menu Subtitle Where availableLanguage SEP can be set DVD+R/+RW Playback TV Screen Size Letter Box Parental Lock Set PasswordTings determine how 43 material will look Still Picture Field Remote Control Recorder Angle IndicatorOptions On Screen Display Mode Additional information about component video output Selecting other languages for language optionsSelect ‘Other’ from the language list Want Additional information Chapter Additional informationMinimum copying times SEP When viewing on a widescreen TV or monitor When viewing on a standard TV or monitorAdditional information Screen sizes and disc formats General Additional information TroubleshootingIng the disc tray No picture Cannot switch a dual ProblemRemedyAdditional information No sound or sound is distorted Problem Remedy Remote control but Shows ‘LOCK’ when a Button is pressed Can’t use One TouchFront panel display Copy HDD to DVD Additional information Manual recording modes Language Language code letter, Language code Language code list Setting up Additional information Country/Area code listMaking a timer recording Country/Area, Country/Area code, Code letter Initializing disc. Please wait a Message Explanation/ActionMoment This disc cannot be recorded. Undo the ﬁnalization Repairing the HDD Repairing discMessage Incorrect Cprm information Printing has stopped because Print job has been canceledBecause Additional information Handling discs Cleaning the pickup lensDamaged discs Storing discs Resetting the recorder Hints on installationRecorder turns off with all settings reset Additional information Condensation Timer Additional information SpecificationsTuner Input/Output Supplied accessories Pioneer Corporation