Pioneer DVR-543H-S, DVR-540H-S specification

04Getting started

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7Select the TV screen type,

‘Wide (16:9)’ or ‘Standard (4:3)’.

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Setup Navigator Wide (16:9)

Standard (4:3)

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8Select whether or not your TV is compatible with progressive scan video.

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Setup Navigator Compatible

Not Compatible

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•Note that progressive scan video is only output through the component video outputs.

9 ENTER Press to continue after reading the HDD caution.

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As recordings might be lost in case of a HDD failure, we recommend to use the HDD only as temporary storage media.

Please copy recordings you want to keep to recordable DVD.

Press ENTER to continue.

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10Select ‘Finish Setup’ to exit the Setup Navigator, or ‘Go Back’ if you want to start again.

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Help	Setup is complete!

Setup NavigatorEnjoy using your DVD recorder!

Finish Setup

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That completes basic setup using the Setup Navigator.

•If there are blank channels with no station, you can set these to skip using the manual channel setting. See Manual CH Setting on page 111.

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Pioneer DVR-543H-S, DVR-540H-S operating instructions Select the TV screen type ‘Wide 169’ or ‘Standard 43’

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 Rear panel connections Connecting upConnecting up Chapter 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 Front panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Help Controls and displays Remote controlPause Return Controls and displaysHome Menu Controls and displays Display SAPLP / SLP EP / SEP Controls and displays Getting started Chapter Switching on and setting upGetting started 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 Clear VCR Plus+ programming with the power offSetting a manual timer recording Buttons to select the level Also Deleting a timer program onEnter the timer recording settings 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 Stopping a timer recording Skipping a regular timer programExtending a timer recording in progress 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 Recorder will now start finalizing the disc Select ‘Disc Setup’ from the Home MenuSelect ‘Finalize’ ‘Finalize’ ‘Next Screen’ Initializing recordable DVD discs DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-RAM Playback Playback ChapterIntroduction Basic playback Start playback PlaybackPlaying DVD discs Playing from the HDD Prev Next Press to skip to previous/next track Playing CDs and WMA/MP3 discsPlaying Video CD 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 Playing in slow motion Play Mode menuFrame advance/frame reverse Search Mode Repeat Mode menu, then ‘Input/Edit Program’ Program playRepeat play HDD DVD-Video CD Video CD WMA/MP3 DVD-Video DivX Displaying and switching subtitlesRepeat to build up a program List HDD DVD VR DVD-RAM Switching DVD and DivX soundtracksSwitching audio channels Playback Switching camera angles Switch the camera angleDisplaying disc information on-screen Display/change the on-screen information Tip Disc Navigator screen EditingEditing Chapter Command menu panel options VR modeEditing Original Play List Create Editing accuracyHDD genres 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 DVD VR DVD-RAM HDD DivideChapter Edit Select ‘Exit’ to get back to the main Disc Navigator screen Select the command you wantEnter 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 Restrictions on copying Copying and backupCopying and backup Chapter 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 Select ‘Next’ to move on to the Title Edit screen Press to display the command menu panelDisplay the command menu Panel Copying Copying from DVD to HDDSelect ‘Next’ to proceed 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 Changing the album view Using the JukeboxEditing Jukebox albums 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 Prev / Next PhotoViewer DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S Playing a slideshowReloading files from a disc or USB device 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 Erasing a file or folder Editing files on the HDDCreating a new folder Locking/Unlocking files Copying filesNaming files and folders 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 Adjust the currently selected Setting Video Adjust menuSelect the setting you want to Adjust 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 Additional information Screen sizes and disc formats When viewing on a standard TV or monitorWhen viewing on a widescreen TV or monitor 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 Because Print job has been canceledPrinting has stopped because 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 Tuner Additional information SpecificationsTimer Supplied accessories Input/Output Pioneer Corporation