HDD/DVD Recording and playback compatibility | Pioneer DVR-650H-K

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HDD/DVD Recording and playback compatibility

This recorder can play and record all widely-used DVD disc types, and additionally provides HDD functionality. The table below shows some specific compatibility differences between the different disc types.

HDD

DVD-R

DVD-RW

DVD+R

DVD

DVD-

+RW

RAM

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HDD

DVD (VR)

DVD (Video)

DVD (VR)

DVD (Video)

DVD+R

DVD+RW

DVD-RAM

manual

*1

*1

*2

*13, 16

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Re-recordable/

*3

*3

*3

*14

Erasable

Editing of recorded

*4

*4

*4

*4

programmes

Recording of Copy-

*12

*12

*12

once protected

material

Playback in other

n/a

*5

*6

*7

*6

*6, 15

*8

*9

players/recorders

Chase play

16:9 and 4:3

programme

recording

Dual mono

*10, 11

*11

*11

*11

broadcast

recording of both

audio channels

Notes to table

*1 Must be initialized for VR mode recording (page 99). *2 Must be initialized for Video mode recording (page 99).

*3 Erasable, but free space does not increase.

*4 Cannot erase sections, edit chapters or use playlist editing.

*5 Must be compatible with DVD-R (VR) playback.

*6 Finalize using this recorder (may not playback in some units) (page 48).

*7 Must be compatible with DVD-RW (VR) playback.

*8 Must be compatible with DVD+RW playback.

*9 Must be compatible with DVD-RAM playback.

*10 Only when HDD Recording Format is set to Video Mode Off (page 109).

*11	Only when the recording mode is not set to LPCM.
*12	CPRM-compatible discs only.
*13	Take the disc out of the cartridge before use. Only
Panasonic and Maxell discs have been tested to work
reliably with this recorder. Discs from other makers may
become unusable when recorded or edited.
*14	Erasing a title does not increase the available
recording time, nor increase the number of recordable
titles left.
*15	Must be compatible with DVD+R playback.
*16	Depending on the disc, it may have to be initialized
before it can be recorded (page 99). In this case,
initialization will take about an hour.
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Contents

DVR-650H-K DVR-550H-K DVR-450H-S Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Thank you for buying this Pioneer product POWER-CORD Caution Ventilation CautionOperating Environment 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 Connections Connections ChapterRear panel connections 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 Connections Connecting a USB device Jpeg file storage devicesWMA/MP3 file storage devices Using a PC PluggingAfter checking all the connections, plug in the recorder Controls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel SAP Controls and displays DisplayLP/SLP EP/SEP Controls and displays Remote control4and Enter PauseHelp Controls and displays Home MenuReturn Switching on and setting up Getting startedGetting started Chapter 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 VCR Plus+ programming with the power off Checking/editing timer recording settingsClear 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 Making a timer recording Playing your recordings on other DVD playersFinalizing a disc For DVD-R/-RW Video mode Select ‘Finalize’ ‘Finalize’‘Next Screen’ 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 Play Mode menu Search ModeFrame advance/frame reverse Repeat Repeat playProgramme 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 Playing and recording from a DV camcorder Playing from a DV camcorderCopying from a DV source 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 Divide Chapter EditDVD VR DVD-RAM HDD 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 Menu of editing commands appears Command Menu panelSelect ‘Next’ to move on to the Title Edit screen 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 Open Windows Media Player 10 on the PC From the PC, in Windows Media PlayerClose the import screen on this Device 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 PhotoViewer PhotoViewer ChapterLocating Jpeg picture files PhotoViewer Changing the display style of the PhotoViewerPlaying a slideshow 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 Editing files on the HDD Creating a new folderErasing a file or folder Copying files Naming files and foldersLocking/Unlocking files To view detailed information Printing file Disc Setup menu Disc Setup menu ChapterBasic settings 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 Move the cursor down and select ‘Detailed Settings’ Select the picture quality setting you want to adjustGamma Correction Adjusts 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 Rec. time Resolution Additional information Manual recording modesLevel 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 Front-panel displays MessageHdcp ERR 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 Supplied accessories TunerInput/Output Pioneer Corporation