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The Video Adjust menu

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Chapter 13

The Video Adjust menu

Using the Video Adjust menu you can set up the picture quality for the built-in tuner and external inputs, for disc playback, and for recording.

Setting the picture quality for TV and external inputs

Picture Creation lets you choose a set of picture quality settings for the built-in TV tuner and for each external input. There are several preset settings that suit various sources, or you can create up to three of your own sets.

Choosing a preset

HOME MENU

1 With the recorder stopped, press to display the Home Menu.

	ENTER
2	Select ‘Video Adjust’.
	ENTER
3	Select a preset.

•Memory2 – user preset 2

•Memory3 – user preset 3

You can press DISPLAY to see the individual settings for the current preset (Tuner, VCR or DTV/LDP).

Creating your own set

There are three user presets in which you can save your own set of picture quality settings.

1Follow Choosing a preset above and select one of the user presets (Memory 1,

2or 3).

	ENTER
2	Select ‘Detailed Settings’.

2ch

Memory1

Detailed Settings

ENTER

3Select the setting you want to

adjust.

2ch

Tuner

Detailed Settings

•Use the INPUT SELECT button to switch between the built-in TV tuner and the external inputs.

• Use the PREV NEXT buttons to

Memory1
Prog. Motion	Motion
PureCinma	Auto
3-D Y/C	Motion
YNR	Off
CNR	Off
Detail	Off
White AGC	Off

2ch

Still

Still

Max

Max

Max

change the channel of the built-in TV tuner.

There are six presets available:

•Tuner – suitable for general TV broadcasts

•VCR – suitable for video cassettes

•DTV/LDP – suitable for digital broadcasts and Laserdiscs

•Memory1 – user preset 1

You can adjust the following settings:

•Prog. Motion – Adjusts the motion and still picture quality when video output is set to progressive.

•PureCinema – This setting optimizes the picture for film material when the video output is set to progressive. Usually set

to Auto, but try switching to Off if the
picture appears unnatural.	101
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Pioneer DVR-650H-K Video Adjust menu Chapter, Setting the picture quality for TV and external inputs

Contents

DVR-650H-K DVR-550H-K DVR-450H-S Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Thank you for buying this Pioneer product Operating Environment POWER-CORD CautionVentilation Caution To establish a safe level We Want You Listening For a Lifetime Contents Copying and backup Disc Setup menuUsing the Jukebox Video Adjust menu Using the remote control Putting the batteries in the remote controlBefore you start Before you start Chapter Before you start Disc/content format playback compatibilityCompatible media Readable file system Is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation HDD/DVD Recording and playback compatibility About DualDisc playback Using DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL discsOther disc compatibility CD-R/-RW compatibility DivX video compatibility WMA Windows Media Audio compatibilityVariable bit-rate VBR MP3 playback Yes VBR WMA playback No File structure Up to 99 folders or 999 files Jpeg file compatibility DivX VOD contentPC-created disc compatibility Dolby Digital Optimizing HDD performance Before you start About the internal hard disk drive Before you start Symbols used in this manual Rear panel connections ConnectionsConnections Chapter USB port Type B Connections Front panel connectionsUSB port Type a Input Connections Easy connections Separate colour signals, plus a luminance Connections Using other types of video outputBrightness signal Output Satellite tuner on Feature see Automatic recording from a This enables you to record scrambled TV channels Connections Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver Video connections Connecting to an AV amplifier or receiver About Hdmi Connections Connecting using Hdmi Connecting a VCR or analog camcorder Connecting other AV sourcesConnecting a DV camcorder Connections WMA/MP3 file storage devices Connections Connecting a USB deviceJpeg file storage devices After checking all the connections, plug in the recorder Using a PCPlugging Front panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter SAP Controls and displays DisplayLP/SLP EP/SEP Help Controls and displays Remote control4and EnterPause Return Controls and displaysHome Menu Getting started Chapter Switching on and setting upGetting started Getting started Navigator Finish Setup Recording Chapter RecordingAbout DVD recording Disc type/rec Max. titles Recording HDD Video mode compatibilityAbout HDD recording Recording to DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL discs Recording Recorded audio Audio Audio output Setting Left L Right RRestrictions on video recording Recording equipment and copyright Setting the picture quality/ recording time Recording Using the built-in TV tunerChanging cable channels Changing audio channels Channel Select a TV channel to record Set the picture quality/recording time Setting a timer recordingSelect the audio channel to record REC Start recording Set the recording quality Easy Timer RecordingSelect the HDD or DVD for recording Current time Recording start time After making the settings, select ‘Enter’ and press Enter Timer recording using the VCR Plus+* programming systemEnter Set the start time Press ‘VCR Plus+’ to display the VCR Plus+ programme screen Clear VCR Plus+ programming with the power offChecking/editing timer recording settings Enter the timer recording settings Setting a manual timer recordingNext Prev Button To exit the timer recording screen, press Home Menu Tip Deleting a timer programme Editing a timer programmeSkipping a regular timer programme Extending a timer recording in progress Timer recording FAQ Stopping a timer recordingSimultaneous recording and playback Chase Play HDD Automatic recording from a satellite tuner Recording from an external componentTo stop recording, press Stop REC playback will continue L2 Input 2 front panel L3 Input See Audio In on page 105 for more on these settings Setting upSet up the recorder Recorder and switch the recorder’s input Finalizing a disc Making a timer recordingPlaying your recordings on other DVD players ‘Next Screen’ For DVD-R/-RW Video modeSelect ‘Finalize’ ‘Finalize’ DVD-RW Auto Initialize Select ‘Disc Setup’ from the Home MenuDVD-RW Select ‘Start’ Playback Chapter PlaybackIntroduction Basic playback Playing DVD discs PlaybackPlaying from the HDD Enter Except WMA Press to start Playing CDs and WMA/MP3 discsScanning. Press again to Increase the scanning speed Playing DivX video files Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc Scanning discs Using the Disc Navigator withPlaying in slow motion Playback-only discs Frame advance/frame reverse Play Mode menuSearch Mode Programme play RepeatRepeat play Mode Select a title, chapter, folder Switching audio channels Playback Switching DVD and DivX soundtracksSwitching camera angles HDD DVD VR DVD-RAM HDD and removable disc activity display Playback Displaying disc information on-screenDisplay/change the on-screen information Recording time Relative playback position Copying from a DV source Playing and recording from a DV camcorderPlaying from a DV camcorder Select ‘Start Rec’ DV Auto CopySelect ‘DV’, then ‘DV Auto Copy’ from the Home Menu Select ‘Record to Hard Disk About automatic finalization About DVDrive’ or ‘Record to DVD’ There’s a picture, but no sound Editing VR modeEditing Chapter Editing options Editing accuracy Editing Disc Navigator screenHDD genres Display the Disc Navigator Create EditingPlay Erase Title Name Using a USB keyboard to enter a name Using the remote key shortcuts to input a nameKey Characters Key Function Erase Section Set Thumbnail DVD VR DVD-RAM HDD DivideChapter Edit Select ‘Edit’ ‘Set Genre’ from the command menu panel Select the command you wantSet Genre Select ‘Exit’ to get back to the main Disc Navigator screen Lock Move Genre Name Combine Undo Multi-Mode Can’t edit my disc Copying and backup Chapter Copying and backupOne Touch Copy Restrictions on copying Cancelling One Touch Copy Copying and backup Copying from HDD to DVD Using Copy ListsLoad a recordable DVD Select ‘Copy’ from the Home Menu Select ‘Next’ to move on to the Title Edit screen Menu of editing commands appearsCommand Menu panel Copying from DVD to HDD Display the command menu PanelCopying Select ‘Next’ to proceed Select ‘Recording Mode’ from the command menu panel Recording ModeSelect a recording mode for Copy Select ‘DVD/CD HDD’ Dual Mono Audio Using disc backupSelect a dual mono audio Option See also Copyright on To see the progress of the backup, press Using the Jukebox Chapter Using the JukeboxCopying music to the HDD Select ‘DVD/CD to HDD’ Connect PC Using the JukeboxConnect the PC via USB cable Select ‘Jukebox’ from the Home Menu Close the import screen on this Device Open Windows Media Player 10 on the PCFrom the PC, in Windows Media Player For DVR-450H-S, skip to step Playing music from JukeboxPress Subtitle or Angle to change Album name Changing the album view Editing Jukebox albums Locating Jpeg picture files PhotoViewerPhotoViewer Chapter Playing a slideshow PhotoViewerChanging the display style of the PhotoViewer Importing files to the HDD Reloading files from a disc or USB deviceZooming an image Rotating an image Selecting multiple files or folders Copy the folders/files, or ‘No’ to cancelSelect ‘Copy to HDD’ from Menu PhotoViewer Copying files to a DVD-R/-RW Load a blank or unfinalized Video mode DVD-R or DVD-RW discCopying selected files to a DVD-R/-RW Select ‘View/Edit Photos on the HDD’ from the menu Erasing a file or folder Editing files on the HDDCreating a new folder Locking/Unlocking files Copying filesNaming files and folders To view detailed information Printing file Basic settings Disc Setup menuDisc Setup menu Chapter Finalize settings Disc Setup menu Initialize settingsFinalize DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-RAM Initialize HDD Disc Setup menuSelect ‘Optimize HDD’ then ‘Start’ Select ‘Initialize HDD’ then ‘Start’ Video Adjust menu Chapter Video Adjust menuSetting the picture quality for TV and external inputs Choosing a preset Setting the picture quality for disc playback Video Adjust menuAdjust the currently selected Setting Select a setting Gamma Correction Adjusts Move the cursor down and select ‘Detailed Settings’Select the picture quality setting you want to adjust Initial Setup menu Chapter Initial Setup menuUsing the Initial Setup menu Prev Next Initial Setup menu Mpeg PCMMpeg PCM 106 French Audio Language EnglishOther Subtitle Language English HDD/VR DVD+R/+RW Angle Indicator Parental Lock Set PasswordScreen Resolution 1920 x 1080p Change Level Colour RGB Remote Control RecorderYCbCr Audio Output Auto USB Select the language you Want Select ‘Other’ from the language list Additional information Rec modeAdditional information Chapter Minimum copying times Level Rec. time ResolutionAdditional information Manual recording modes Problem Remedy TroubleshootingAdditional information General ProblemRemedy Timer programme Recorded using thisRecorder on another Player Device connected to the USB port is not recognized Button is pressed DVI device does not Hdmi indicator doesDisplay any picture Front panel Message Explanation/Action Additional information On-screen displays Repairing the HDD Repairing discThis can be done using Disc Setup Service center. Note that contents on Hdcp ERR Front-panel displaysMessage Country/Area code list Additional information Language code listLanguage Language code letter, Language code Country/Area, Country/Area code, Code letter When viewing on a widescreen TV or monitor When viewing on a standard TV or monitorSetting Appearance 169 Additional information Screen sizes and disc formats Additional information Handling discs Cleaning the pickup lensCondensation Damaged discs Resetting the recorder Additional information Hints on installationRecorder turns off with all settings reset Moving the recorder Timer Additional information Specifications Input/Output Supplied accessoriesTuner Pioneer Corporation