Controls and displays Display, Sap, Lp / Slp | Pioneer DVR-543H-S

03Controls and displays

Display

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Lights during playback; blinks when playback is paused.

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Lights when copying.

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Lights during recording; blinks when recording is paused.

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Lights to indicate PM (after midday) for the clock display.

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Lights when a timer recording has been set. (Indicator blinks if the timer has been set to DVD but there isn’t a recordable disc loaded, or the timer has been set to HDD but the HDD is not recordable.)

SAP

Lights when the currently selected TV channel has a Second Audio Program channel.

(page 111)

Indicates which channels are recorded when dual mono is selected.

(page 111)

Lights when the component video output is set to progressive scan.

6Recording quality indicators (page 37)

XP

Lights when the recording mode is set to XP (best quality).

SP

Lights when the recording mode is set to SP (standard play).

LP / SLP

Lights when the recording mode is set to LP (long play) or SLP (super-long play).

EP / SEP

Lights when the recording mode is set to EP (extended play) or SEP (super- extended play).

MN

Lights when the recording mode is set to MN (manual recording level) mode.

7CH (page 36)

Channel indicator for the built-in TV tuner.

8Character display

9R / RW

Lights when a recordable DVD-R or DVD-RW disc is loaded.

10PL (page 66)

Lights when a VR mode disc is loaded and the recorder is in Play List mode.

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Pioneer DVR-543H-S, DVR-540H-S operating instructions Controls and displays Display, Sap, Lp / Slp, Ep / Sep

Contents

DVR-640H-S DVR-543H-S DVR-540H-S Thank you for buying this Pioneer product Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Grounding or Polarization POWER-CORD Caution Wash hands after handling We Want You Listening For a Lifetime Contents Copying and backup Using the JukeboxDisc Setup menu Video Adjust menu Putting the batteries in the remote control Using the remote controlBefore you start Before you start Chapter Disc / content format playback compatibility Before you startCompatible media DVD/HDD Recording and playback compatibility Is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation HDD DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+R +RW RAM Using DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL discs About DualDisc playbackOther disc compatibility CD-R/RW compatibility Compressed audio compatibility WMA Windows Media Audio compatibilityDivX video compatibility Compatible media CD-ROM, CD-R, CD- RW DivX VOD content Jpeg file compatibilityFile structure Up to 99 folders or 999 files DivX About the internal hard disk drive PC-created disc compatibility Symbols used in this manual Optimizing HDD performance Connecting up Chapter Connecting upRear panel connections Connecting up Front panel connections USB port type B DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S onlyUSB port type a DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S only Input Connecting up Easy connections Connecting up Using other types of video output Input This enables you to record scrambled TV channels Satellite receiver Cable box Connecting up Connecting to an AV amplifier or receiver This enables you to listen to multichannel surround sound.1 Connecting a USB device Jpeg file storage devices Connecting up PluggingWMA/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 Controls and displays Display SAPLP / SLP EP / SEP Controls and displays Getting started Switching on and setting upGetting started Chapter Getting started Select the TV screen type ‘Wide 169’ or ‘Standard 43’ Enter Press to continue after reading the HDD caution Recording Recording ChapterAbout DVD recording Disc type/rec Max. titles HDD Video mode compatibility RecordingAbout HDD recording Recorded audio Audio Audio output Setting Left L Right R Restrictions on video recordingRecording equipment and copyright Table below shows the different audio output possibilities Recording Using the built-in TV tuner Changing cable channelsChanging audio channels ENTER.1 Recording Setting the picture quality/ recording time Basic recording from the TVPress repeatedly to select the recording quality DVD VR DVD Video DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM Setting a timer recording Set the picture quality/recording timeSelect the audio channel to record REC Start recording Easy Timer Recording Set the recording quality Timer recording using the VCR Plus+* programming system Current timeSet the start time Set the end time After making the settings, select ‘Enter’ and press Enter Select ‘Details’ from PlusCode# setting screenSelect ‘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 Editing a timer program Deleting 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 Timer recording FAQ If the recorder is on, switch it into standbyFrequently Asked Questions What happens when two or more timer programs overlap? Recording from an external component Automatic recording from a satellite tunerAnother title to play External inputs to record from See Audio In on page 111 for more on these settings Set up the recorder Set the timer on the STB Switch on this recorderPlaying 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 Initializing recordable DVD discs DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-RAM Playback Playback ChapterIntroduction 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 Playing DivX video files Video CD only Each press Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc Using the Disc Navigator with playback-only discs Scanning 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 Search Mode Repeat Mode menu, then ‘Input/Edit Program’ Program playRepeat 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 Playback Switching camera angles Switch the camera angleDisplaying disc information on-screen Display/change the on-screen information Tip Editing Chapter EditingDisc Navigator screen Command menu panel options VR modeEditing Original Play List HDD genres Editing accuracyCreate Play Erase Select ‘Edit’ ‘Title Name’ from the command menu panel Title NameHighlight the title you want to name or rename Title Set Thumbnail Key Characters Select ‘Yes’ to confirm, or ‘No’ To cancel Erase SectionHighlight 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 Set Genre Lock Move Title to moveInsert position Combine Select ‘Genre Name’ from the command menu panel Genre NameSelect another title to Combine with the first Definable genre names Name can be up to 12 characters Command menu panel Long Multi-ModeInput a name for the genre Select ‘OK’ to enter the name Exit Select ‘Undo’ from Command menu panel UndoDVD Video DVD VR DVD+R DVD+RW Can’t edit my disc Copying and backup Chapter Copying and backupRestrictions on copying Copying and backup Canceling One Touch CopyOne Touch Copy Copyright Using Copy Lists Copying from HDD to DVDCopying to the HDD Load a recordable DVD Select ‘HDD DVD’ Highlight a title and press Enter to add 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 ‘DVD/CD HDD’ Select ‘Start Copy’ to start Copying Recording Mode Dual Mono Audio Copying and backup Using disc backup Select ‘Copy’, then ‘Disc backup’ from the Home MenuSelect ‘Start’ Display Copying and backup Using the Jukebox Using the Jukebox ChapterCopying music to the HDD Load the CD you want to copy to the HDD Select ‘Copy Album’ from the command menu panel Playing music from the JukeboxConnect the USB device Select ‘Jukebox’ from the Home Menu Editing Jukebox albums Using the JukeboxChanging the album view PhotoViewer DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S Chapter Locating Jpeg picture filesSelect ‘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 PhotoViewer DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S Importing files to the HDDZooming an image Rotating an image Selecting multiple files or folders Load a blank or unfinalized Video mode DVD-R or DVD-RW disc Copying selected files to a DVD-R/-RWSelect ‘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 ‘Lock’ or ‘Lock Folder Contents’ Select ‘Start’ to confirm, or ‘Cancel’ to cancelPrinting files Select the files you want to lock or unlock PhotoViewer DVR-540H-S PhotoViewer DVR-540H-S ChapterLocating Jpeg picture files Playing a slideshow Select the folder containing the files you want to view PhotoViewer DVR-540H-S Disc Setup menu Disc Setup menu ChapterBasic settings Input Disc Name Disc Setup menu Initialize settingsFinalize settings Finalize Disc Setup menu Optimize HDD Initialize HDDSelect ‘Optimize HDD’ then ‘Start’ Progress bar indicates how long there is left to go Video Adjust menu Video Adjust menu ChapterSetting 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 Select a setting Move the cursor down and select ‘Detailed Settings’Select the picture quality setting you want to adjust Professional Gamma Correction Adjusts the brightness of darker images Initial Setup menu Initial Setup menu ChapterUsing the Initial Setup menu Setting Options Explanation Next Initial Setup menu PCMMpeg Mpeg PCM Language OSD Language English FrançaisAudio Language English Other Where available DVD Menu SubtitleLanguage SEP can be set DVD+R/+RW Parental Lock Set Password Playback TV Screen Size Letter BoxTings determine how 43 material will look Still Picture Field Angle Indicator Remote Control RecorderOptions On Screen Display Mode Selecting other languages for language options Additional information about component video outputSelect ‘Other’ from the language list Want Additional information Additional information ChapterMinimum 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 Additional information Troubleshooting GeneralIng the disc tray No picture ProblemRemedy Cannot switch a dualAdditional information No sound or sound is distorted Problem Remedy Shows ‘LOCK’ when a Button is pressed Can’t use One Touch Remote control butFront panel display Copy HDD to DVD Additional information Manual recording modes Language code list Language Language code letter, Language code Additional information Country/Area code list Setting upMaking a timer recording Country/Area, Country/Area code, Code letter Message Explanation/Action Initializing disc. Please wait aMoment This disc cannot be recorded. Undo the ﬁnalization Repairing disc Repairing the HDDMessage Incorrect Cprm information Printing has stopped because Print job has been canceledBecause Cleaning the pickup lens Additional information Handling discsDamaged discs Storing discs Hints on installation Resetting the recorderRecorder turns off with all settings reset Additional information Condensation Timer Additional information SpecificationsTuner Supplied accessories Input/Output Pioneer Corporation