Pioneer Corporation

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Pioneer DVR-640H-S manual Pioneer Corporation

Contents

DVR-640H-S DVR-540H-S Thank you for buying this Pioneer product Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Ventilation Caution POWER-CORD CautionOperating Environment Contents Editing Video Adjust menu Copying and backupInitial Setup menu Using the Jukebox 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 Other disc compatibilityAbout DualDisc playback CD-R/-RW compatibility DVR-640H-S only USB DivX video compatibilityCompatible media CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW DivX VOD content Jpeg file compatibilityFile structure Up to 99 folders or 999 files DivX Dolby Digital About the internal hard disk drivePC-created disc compatibility Symbols used in this manual Optimizing HDD performance Rear panel connections Connecting upConnecting up Chapter Connecting up Front panel connections On the front panel a flip-down cover hides more connectionsDV in DVR-640H-S only INPUT2 Connecting up Easy connections Antenna Connecting using the component video output Connecting up Using other types of video outputConnecting using an S-video output This enables you to record scrambled TV channels Antenna OUT AUDIO/VIDEO Output Antenna OUT Connecting up Connecting to an AV amplifier or receiver This enables you to listen to multichannel surround sound.1 Connecting up Connecting other AV sources Connecting a VCR or analog camcorderConnecting a DV camcorder DVR-640H-S only Connecting up Connecting a USB device Using a USB printerPlugging Jpeg file storage devices Front panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Controls and displays Remote control Remote control indicatorInput Select DVD playback functions Controls and displays Controls and displays Display NtscLP / SLP EP / SEP Controls and displays Getting started Chapter Switching on and setting upGetting started Getting started Setup Navigator, or ‘Go Back’ if you want to start again ‘Wide 169’ or ‘Standard 43’Is compatible with progressive scan video 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 Recording to DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL discs Recording equipment and copyright Recorded audioRestrictions on video recording Recording Using the built-in TV tuner Changing audio channelsCH +/- buttons Clear Number buttons Recording Setting the picture quality/ recording time Basic recording from the TVPress repeatedly to select the recording quality Select the HDD or Set the picture quality/recording time Select the audio channel to recordSee Changing audio channels on page 34 for more on this Start recording Recording Setting a timer recording Easy Timer Recording Set the TV channel to recordSet the recording quality Current time Recording start time Timer recording using the G- Code programming system After making the settings, select ‘Enter’ and press EnterPress ‘G-Code’ to display the G-Code program screen Code system Clear Code programming with the power offChecking/editing timer recording settings Enter the timer recording settings Setting a manual timer recordingPress Timer REC to display the Timer Recording screen To exit the timer recording screen, press Home Menu Tip Buttons to select the level Editing a timer program Deleting a timer programSkipping a regular timer program Extending a timer recording in progress Programming a new end time Stopping a timer recordingCanceling or extending the timer Recording Timer recording FAQ Frequently Asked QuestionsSimultaneous recording and playback Chase Play Imprtant Automatic recording from a satellite tuner See Connecting up for connection optionsRecording Recording from an external component See Audio In on page 112 for more on these settings Set up the recorder Recording Recording from a DV camcorder Select ‘Copy’, then ‘DV Record’ from the Home Menu There’s a picture, but no sound Select ‘Start Rec’Can’t get my DV camcorder to work with the recorder DVD VR DVD Video DVD+R DVD+RW Recording Playing your recordings on other DVD playersFinalizing a disc Recorder will now start finalizing the disc Select ‘Disc Setup’ from the Home MenuFor Video mode and DVD+R Mode’, ‘VR Mode’ or ‘Initialize DVD+RW’ Recording Initializing recordable DVD discsDVD-R DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-RAM Playback Playback ChapterIntroduction Basic playback Playback Playing DVD discsStart playback DVD+R/DVD+RW only Playing from the HDD Playing CDs and WMA/MP3 discs Playing Video CD/Super VCDs Playing DivX video files Buttons Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc Using the Disc Navigator with playback-only discs Scanning discsDisplay the Home Menu L except WMA Playing in slow motion Play Mode menuFrame advance/frame reverse Search Mode Repeat Mode menu, then ‘Input/Edit Program’ Repeat playProgram play HDD DVD-Video CD Video CD Super VCD Displaying and switching subtitles Next toOr track for the current step in the program list Repeat to build up a program List Switching DVD and DivX soundtracks Switching audio channelsPress repeatedly to display/ switch the audio channel Select/change the subtitle language Switching camera angles Displaying disc information on-screenHDD and removable disc activity display HDD DVD VR DVD-RAM Indicates the data transfer rate VR mode EditingEditing Chapter Editing options Editing Disc Navigator screen DVD Select the HDD orDisplay the Disc Navigator Screen Editing Editing accuracyHDD genres Create Play Erase Next Using the remote key shortcuts to input a nameTitle Name Set Thumbnail Key Characters To cancel Erase SectionHDD only Select the type Edit DVD VR DVD-RAM HDD DivideChapter Edit Select the command you want Main Disc Navigator screen Set Genre LockHighlight the title you want to assign a genre to Original only Move CombineTitle to move Insert position Genre Name Multi-ModeDefinable genre names Exit Undo Selected titles are marked with aDVD 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 ‘Copy’ from the Home Add titles to the Copy ListMenu Highlight a title and press Enter to add Select ‘HDD DVD’ Press to display the command menu panel Select ‘Next’ to move on to the Title Edit screen Select ‘Next’ to proceed Copying Copying from DVD to HDD Recording Mode Bilingual 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 Playing music from the Jukebox Connect the USB deviceSelect ‘Listen to Music from USB Device’ Changing the album view Using the JukeboxEditing Jukebox albums Locating Jpeg picture files PhotoViewer DVR-640H-SPhotoViewer DVR-640H-S Chapter Playing a slideshow Reloading files from a disc or USB device PhotoViewer DVR-640H-S Importing files to the HDDZooming an image Rotating an image Selecting multiple files or folders PhotoViewer DVR-640H-S Importing files from a USB device Copying selected files to a DVD-R/-RW Erasing a file or folder Editing files on the HDDCreating a new folder Locking/Unlocking files Copying filesNaming files and folders ‘Cancel’ to cancel Printing filesLock or unlock Select ‘Lock’ or ‘Lock Folder PhotoViewer DVR-540H-S PhotoViewer DVR-540H-S Chapter Return Press to return to the folder view Area PhotoViewer DVR-540H-SReloading files from a disc 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’ Video Adjust menu Video Adjust menu ChapterSetting the picture quality for TV and external inputs Choosing a preset Video Adjust menu AdjustSetting Press to exit Professional Move the cursor down and select ‘Detailed Settings’Select the picture quality setting you want to adjust Gamma Correction Adjusts the brightness of darker images Initial Setup menu Initial Setup menu ChapterUsing the Initial Setup menu Setting Options Explanation Initial Setup menu Nicam PCM Mpeg Mpeg PCM Setting Options Subtitle Language EnglishAuto Language DVD Menu Subtitle SEP can be set Optimized RecSet Thumbnail Seconds Minutes DVD+R/+RW Parental Lock Set Password Angle IndicatorStill Picture Field Frame Additional information about the TV system settings About the input line system Selecting other languages for language options Additional information about component video outputAbout Ntsc on PAL TV About the input color system Minimum copying times Additional informationAdditional information Chapter Additional information Manual recording modes Troubleshooting Additional informationGeneral Ing the disc tray Problem Remedy No pictureNo sound or sound is distorted Torted To your TV ProblemRemedy Recorded using this Recorder on anotherPlayer During playback the picture is dark or dis- torted Ging or after a power Shows ‘LOCK’ when a Button is pressedRecord successfully After brieﬂy unplug On-screen displays and recorder displays Message Explanation/Action Message Additional information There is no DV input or the input sig- nal is unrecordable About DV Press TV to check that the remote works with your TV Using the TV remote control buttons TV VolumeButton What it does Input Select Additional information Language code list Language Language code letter, Language code Additional information Country/Area code list Country/Area, Country/Area code, Code letter When viewing on a standard TV or monitor Pan & Scan SettingWhen viewing on a widescreen TV or monitor Setting Appearance 169 Program is presented in widescreen Damaged discs Additional information Handling discsStoring discs Additional information Cleaning the pickup lens Hints on installationCondensation Don’t Resetting the recorder SpecificationsRecorder turns off with all settings reset Additional information Moving the recorder Timer Supplied accessoriesTuner Input/Output Pioneer Corporation