AUDIO/VIDEO Output Antenna OUT | Pioneer DVR-640H-S guide

Connecting up

Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver (2)

If many or all the channels you receive by cable or satellite are scrambled, we

recommend using this setup.1

Using the setup on this page you can:

•Record any channel by selecting it on the cable box/satellite receiver.

•Record using the Auto Start Recording feature (see Automatic recording from a satellite tuner on page 46).

Important

•Do not connect this recorder ‘through’ your VCR, satellite receiver or cable box. Always connect each component directly to your TV or AV amp/receiver.

	ANTENNA
AUDIO/VIDEO	IN
AUDIO/VIDEO
INPUT
2	1
TV	1
	ANTENNA
	OUT

ANTENNA

IN (RF IN)

Y			IN
	OUTPUT 1		INPUT 1/AUTOTPUTSTART1 REC
R	L	R	L

AC IN	CONTROL	PB
DIGITAL	CONTROL	PB
OUT
								OUT
		PR
COAXIAL	IN	COMPONENT	AUDIO	VIDEO	S-VIDEO	AUDIO	VIDEO	ANTENNA
		VIDEO OUT	OUTPUT 2		S-VIDEO		INPUT 3	S-VIDEO
			OUTPUT 2				INPUT 3

02

1Connect RF antenna cables as shown. This enables you to watch and record TV channels.

2Connect the AUDIO and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks (1 or 2) on this recorder to a set of audio/video inputs on your TV using a set of A/V cables (as supplied). This enables you to watch discs.

3Connect the audio/video output of your cable box/satellite receiver to the INPUT jacks on this recorder using a set of A/V cables.

This enables you to record scrambled TV channels.

3

1

AUDIO/VIDEO

OUTPUT

ANTENNA

OUT

Cable box/

Satellite receiver

ANTENNA

IN

1

Antenna/cable TV wall outlet

Note

1• The setup on this page does not allow you to watch one channel and record another.

•The diagram shows standard video connections, but you can alternatively use the S-video or component video connections if they’re available.

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Contents

DVR-640H-S DVR-540H-S Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Thank you for buying this Pioneer product Operating Environment POWER-CORD CautionVentilation Caution Contents Using the Jukebox Editing Video Adjust menuCopying and backup Initial 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 discsOther disc compatibility About DualDisc playback Compatible media CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW DivX video compatibilityDVR-640H-S only USB DivX DivX VOD contentJpeg file compatibility File structure Up to 99 folders or 999 files PC-created disc compatibility About the internal hard disk driveDolby Digital Optimizing HDD performance Symbols used in this manual Connecting up Chapter Connecting upRear panel connections INPUT2 Connecting up Front panel connectionsOn the front panel a flip-down cover hides more connections DV in DVR-640H-S only Antenna Connecting up Easy connections Connecting using an S-video output Connecting up Using other types of video outputConnecting using the component video output Antenna OUT This enables you to record scrambled TV channels AUDIO/VIDEO Output Antenna OUT This enables you to listen to multichannel surround sound.1 Connecting up Connecting to an AV amplifier or receiver DVR-640H-S only Connecting up Connecting other AV sourcesConnecting a VCR or analog camcorder Connecting a DV camcorder Jpeg file storage devices Connecting up Connecting a USB deviceUsing a USB printer Plugging Controls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysFront panel DVD playback functions Controls and displays Remote controlRemote control indicator Input Select Controls and displays EP / SEP Controls and displays DisplayNtsc LP / SLP Controls and displays Getting started Switching on and setting upGetting started Chapter Getting started Enter Press to continue after reading the HDD caution Setup Navigator, or ‘Go Back’ if you want to start again‘Wide 169’ or ‘Standard 43’ Is compatible with progressive scan video Disc type/rec Max. titles RecordingRecording Chapter About DVD recording Recording to DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL discs HDD Video mode compatibilityRecording About HDD recording Restrictions on video recording Recorded audioRecording equipment and copyright Clear Number buttons Recording Using the built-in TV tunerChanging audio channels CH +/- buttons Select the HDD or Recording Setting the picture quality/ recording timeBasic recording from the TV Press repeatedly to select the recording quality Start recording Set the picture quality/recording timeSelect the audio channel to record See Changing audio channels on page 34 for more on this Recording Setting a timer recording Current time Recording start time Easy Timer RecordingSet the TV channel to record Set the recording quality Code system Timer recording using the G- Code programming systemAfter making the settings, select ‘Enter’ and press Enter Press ‘G-Code’ to display the G-Code program screen Checking/editing timer recording settings Code programming with the power offClear Press Timer REC to display the Timer Recording screen Setting a manual timer recordingEnter the timer recording settings Buttons to select the level To exit the timer recording screen, press Home Menu Tip Extending a timer recording in progress Editing a timer programDeleting a timer program Skipping a regular timer program Canceling or extending the timer Stopping a timer recordingProgramming a new end time Imprtant Recording Timer recording FAQFrequently Asked Questions Simultaneous recording and playback Chase Play Recording Recording from an external component See Connecting up for connection optionsAutomatic recording from a satellite tuner Set up the recorder See Audio In on page 112 for more on these settings Select ‘Copy’, then ‘DV Record’ from the Home Menu Recording Recording from a DV camcorder Can’t get my DV camcorder to work with the recorder Select ‘Start Rec’There’s a picture, but no sound Finalizing a disc Recording Playing your recordings on other DVD playersDVD VR DVD Video DVD+R DVD+RW For Video mode and DVD+R Select ‘Disc Setup’ from the Home MenuRecorder will now start finalizing the disc DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-RAM Recording Initializing recordable DVD discsMode’, ‘VR Mode’ or ‘Initialize DVD+RW’ Basic playback PlaybackPlayback Chapter Introduction DVD+R/DVD+RW only PlaybackPlaying DVD discs Start playback Playing from the HDD Playing Video CD/Super VCDs Playing CDs and WMA/MP3 discs Buttons Playing DivX video files Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc L except WMA Using the Disc Navigator with playback-only discsScanning discs Display the Home Menu Frame advance/frame reverse Play Mode menuPlaying in slow motion Repeat Search Mode HDD DVD-Video CD Video CD Super VCD Mode menu, then ‘Input/Edit Program’Repeat play Program play Repeat to build up a program List Displaying and switching subtitlesNext to Or track for the current step in the program list Select/change the subtitle language Switching DVD and DivX soundtracksSwitching audio channels Press repeatedly to display/ switch the audio channel HDD DVD VR DVD-RAM Switching camera anglesDisplaying disc information on-screen HDD and removable disc activity display Indicates the data transfer rate Editing options VR modeEditing Editing Chapter Screen Editing Disc Navigator screenDVD Select the HDD or Display the Disc Navigator Create EditingEditing accuracy HDD genres Erase Play Title Name Using the remote key shortcuts to input a nameNext Key Characters Set Thumbnail Edit To cancelErase Section HDD only Select the type Chapter Edit DivideDVD VR DVD-RAM HDD Main Disc Navigator screen Select the command you want Original only Set GenreLock Highlight the title you want to assign a genre to Insert position MoveCombine Title to move Exit Genre NameMulti-Mode Definable genre names Can’t edit my disc UndoSelected titles are marked with a DVD Video DVD VR DVD+R DVD+RW Copying and backup Chapter Copying and backupRestrictions 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 Select ‘HDD DVD’ Select ‘Copy’ from the HomeAdd titles to the Copy List Menu Highlight a title and press Enter to add Select ‘Next’ to move on to the Title Edit screen Press to display the command menu panel Copying Select ‘Next’ to proceed Copying from DVD to HDD Bilingual Recording Mode 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 USB Device’ Playing music from the JukeboxConnect the USB device Select ‘Listen to Music from Editing Jukebox albums Using the JukeboxChanging the album view PhotoViewer DVR-640H-S Chapter PhotoViewer DVR-640H-SLocating Jpeg picture files Reloading files from a disc or USB device Playing a slideshow Rotating an image PhotoViewer DVR-640H-SImporting files to the HDD Zooming an image Selecting multiple files or folders Copying selected files to a DVD-R/-RW PhotoViewer DVR-640H-S Importing files from a USB device 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 ‘Cancel’ to cancelPrinting files Lock or unlock PhotoViewer DVR-540H-S Chapter PhotoViewer DVR-540H-S Reloading files from a disc PhotoViewer DVR-540H-SReturn Press to return to the folder view Area Input Disc Name Disc Setup menuDisc Setup menu Chapter Basic settings Finalize Disc Setup menuInitialize settings Finalize settings ‘Start’ Disc Setup menu Optimize HDDInitialize HDD Select ‘Optimize HDD’ then Choosing a preset Video Adjust menuVideo Adjust menu Chapter Setting the picture quality for TV and external inputs Press to exit Video Adjust menuAdjust Setting Select the picture quality setting you want to adjust Move the cursor down and select ‘Detailed Settings’Professional Gamma Correction Adjusts the brightness of darker images Setting Options Explanation Initial Setup menuInitial Setup menu Chapter Using the Initial Setup menu Initial Setup menu Nicam PCM Mpeg PCM Mpeg DVD Menu Subtitle Setting OptionsSubtitle Language English Auto Language Minutes SEP can be setOptimized Rec Set Thumbnail Seconds DVD+R/+RW Frame Parental Lock Set PasswordAngle Indicator Still Picture Field About the input line system Additional information about the TV system settings About the input color system Selecting other languages for language optionsAdditional information about component video output About Ntsc on PAL TV Additional information Chapter Additional informationMinimum copying times Additional information Manual recording modes Ing the disc tray TroubleshootingAdditional information General Torted To your TV Problem RemedyNo picture No sound or sound is distorted During playback the picture is dark or dis- torted ProblemRemedyRecorded using this Recorder on another Player After brieﬂy unplug Ging or after a powerShows ‘LOCK’ when a Button is pressed Record successfully Message Explanation/Action On-screen displays and recorder displays Message There is no DV input or the input sig- nal is unrecordable Additional information About DV Press TV to check that the remote works with your TV Input Select Using the TV remote control buttonsTV Volume Button What it does Language Language code letter, Language code Additional information Language code list Country/Area, Country/Area code, Code letter Additional information Country/Area code list Setting Appearance 169 Program is presented in widescreen When viewing on a standard TV or monitorPan & Scan Setting When viewing on a widescreen TV or monitor Storing discs Additional information Handling discsDamaged discs Don’t Additional information Cleaning the pickup lensHints on installation Condensation Additional information Moving the recorder Resetting the recorderSpecifications Recorder turns off with all settings reset Input/Output TimerSupplied accessories Tuner Pioneer Corporation