DVR-640H-S DVR-540H-S
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Operating Environment
POWER-CORD Caution
Ventilation Caution
Contents
Using the Jukebox
Editing Video Adjust menu
Copying and backup
Initial Setup menu
Before you start Chapter
Putting the batteries in the remote control
Using the remote control
Before you start
DVD/HDD Recording and playback compatibility
Disc / content format playback compatibility
Before 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 discs
Other disc compatibility
About DualDisc playback
Compatible media CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW
DivX video compatibility
DVR-640H-S only USB
DivX
DivX VOD content
Jpeg file compatibility
File structure Up to 99 folders or 999 files
PC-created disc compatibility
About the internal hard disk drive
Dolby Digital
Optimizing HDD performance
Symbols used in this manual
Connecting up Chapter
Connecting up
Rear panel connections
INPUT2
Connecting up Front panel connections
On 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 output
Connecting 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 sources
Connecting a VCR or analog camcorder
Connecting a DV camcorder
Jpeg file storage devices
Connecting up Connecting a USB device
Using a USB printer
Plugging
Controls and displays Chapter
Controls and displays
Front panel
DVD playback functions
Controls and displays Remote control
Remote control indicator
Input Select
Controls and displays
EP / SEP
Controls and displays Display
Ntsc
LP / SLP
Controls and displays
Getting started
Switching on and setting up
Getting 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
Recording
Recording Chapter
About DVD recording
Recording to DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL discs
HDD Video mode compatibility
Recording
About HDD recording
Restrictions on video recording
Recorded audio
Recording equipment and copyright
Clear Number buttons
Recording Using the built-in TV tuner
Changing audio channels
CH +/- buttons
Select the HDD or
Recording Setting the picture quality/ recording time
Basic recording from the TV
Press repeatedly to select the recording quality
Start recording
Set the picture quality/recording time
Select 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 Recording
Set the TV channel to record
Set the recording quality
Code system
Timer recording using the G- Code programming system
After 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 off
Clear
Press Timer REC to display the Timer Recording screen
Setting a manual timer recording
Enter 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 program
Deleting a timer program
Skipping a regular timer program
Canceling or extending the timer
Stopping a timer recording
Programming a new end time
Imprtant
Recording Timer recording FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Simultaneous recording and playback Chase Play
Recording Recording from an external component
See Connecting up for connection options
Automatic 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 players
DVD VR DVD Video DVD+R DVD+RW
For Video mode and DVD+R
Select ‘Disc Setup’ from the Home Menu
Recorder will now start finalizing the disc
DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-RAM
Recording Initializing recordable DVD discs
Mode’, ‘VR Mode’ or ‘Initialize DVD+RW’
Basic playback
Playback
Playback Chapter
Introduction
DVD+R/DVD+RW only
Playback
Playing 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 discs
Scanning discs
Display the Home Menu
Frame advance/frame reverse
Play Mode menu
Playing 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 subtitles
Next to
Or track for the current step in the program list
Select/change the subtitle language
Switching DVD and DivX soundtracks
Switching audio channels
Press repeatedly to display/ switch the audio channel
HDD DVD VR DVD-RAM
Switching camera angles
Displaying disc information on-screen
HDD and removable disc activity display
Indicates the data transfer rate
Editing options
VR mode
Editing
Editing Chapter
Screen
Editing Disc Navigator screen
DVD Select the HDD or
Display the Disc Navigator
Create
Editing
Editing accuracy
HDD genres
Erase
Play
Title Name
Using the remote key shortcuts to input a name
Next
Key Characters
Set Thumbnail
Edit
To cancel
Erase Section
HDD only Select the type
Chapter Edit
Divide
DVD VR DVD-RAM HDD
Main Disc Navigator screen
Select the command you want
Original only
Set Genre
Lock
Highlight the title you want to assign a genre to
Insert position
Move
Combine
Title to move
Exit
Genre Name
Multi-Mode
Definable genre names
Can’t edit my disc
Undo
Selected titles are marked with a
DVD Video DVD VR DVD+R DVD+RW
Copying and backup Chapter
Copying and backup
Restrictions on copying
Copyright
Copying and backup
Canceling One Touch Copy
One Touch Copy
Load a recordable DVD
Using Copy Lists
Copying from HDD to DVD
Copying to the HDD
Select ‘HDD DVD’
Select ‘Copy’ from the Home
Add 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 backup
Select ‘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 Jukebox
Using the Jukebox Chapter
Copying music to the HDD
USB Device’
Playing music from the Jukebox
Connect the USB device
Select ‘Listen to Music from
Editing Jukebox albums
Using the Jukebox
Changing the album view
PhotoViewer DVR-640H-S Chapter
PhotoViewer DVR-640H-S
Locating Jpeg picture files
Reloading files from a disc or USB device
Playing a slideshow
Rotating an image
PhotoViewer DVR-640H-S
Importing 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 HDD
Erasing a file or folder
Naming files and folders
Copying files
Locking/Unlocking files
Select ‘Lock’ or ‘Lock Folder
‘Cancel’ to cancel
Printing files
Lock or unlock
PhotoViewer DVR-540H-S Chapter
PhotoViewer DVR-540H-S
Reloading files from a disc
PhotoViewer DVR-540H-S
Return Press to return to the folder view Area
Input Disc Name
Disc Setup menu
Disc Setup menu Chapter
Basic settings
Finalize
Disc Setup menu
Initialize settings
Finalize settings
‘Start’
Disc Setup menu Optimize HDD
Initialize HDD
Select ‘Optimize HDD’ then
Choosing a preset
Video Adjust menu
Video Adjust menu Chapter
Setting the picture quality for TV and external inputs
Press to exit
Video Adjust menu
Adjust
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 menu
Initial Setup menu Chapter
Using the Initial Setup menu
Initial Setup menu
Nicam
PCM
Mpeg PCM
Mpeg
DVD Menu Subtitle
Setting Options
Subtitle Language English
Auto Language
Minutes
SEP can be set
Optimized Rec
Set Thumbnail Seconds
DVD+R/+RW
Frame
Parental Lock Set Password
Angle 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 options
Additional information about component video output
About Ntsc on PAL TV
Additional information Chapter
Additional information
Minimum copying times
Additional information Manual recording modes
Ing the disc tray
Troubleshooting
Additional information
General
Torted To your TV
Problem Remedy
No picture
No sound or sound is distorted
During playback the picture is dark or dis- torted
ProblemRemedy
Recorded using this Recorder on another
Player
After briefly unplug
Ging or after a power
Shows ‘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 buttons
TV 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 monitor
Pan & Scan Setting
When viewing on a widescreen TV or monitor
Storing discs
Additional information Handling discs
Damaged discs
Don’t
Additional information Cleaning the pickup lens
Hints on installation
Condensation
Additional information Moving the recorder
Resetting the recorder
Specifications
Recorder turns off with all settings reset
Input/Output
Timer
Supplied accessories
Tuner
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