Main
DVD Recorder
DVR-745H-S DVR-645H-S
Operating Instructions
DVD RECORDER
PIONEER CORPORATION
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
WARNING
WARNING
Before plugging in for the first time, read the following section carefully.
WARNING
For Taiwan exclusively
T
aiwanese two pin flat-bladed plug
Contents
05 Recording
06 Playback
01 Before you start
04 Getting started
07 Playing and recording from a DV camcorder
12 The Disc Setup menu
15 Additional information
14 The Initial Setup menu
13 The Video Adjust menu
Before you start
remote control
Putting the batteries in the
Whats in the box
Using the remote control
Disc / content format
Compatible media
playback compatibility
DVD/HDD Recording and playback compatibility
Notes to table
Using DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL discs
About DualDisc playback
Other disc compatibility
CD-R/-RW compatibility
Compressed audio compatibility
WMA (Windows Media Audio) compatibility
DivX video compatibility
JPEG file compatibility
VOD content
DivX
PC-created disc compatibility
About the internal hard disk
drive
DTS
Dolby Digital
Symbols used in this manual
Optimizing HDD performance
Chapter 2
Connecting up
Rear panel connections
Front panel connections
Easy connections
Using other types of video
output
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Connecting to a cable box or
satellite receiver (1)
Connecting to a cable box or
satellite receiver (2)
Connecting to an AV
amplifier or receiver
Connecting using HDMI
About HDMI
Connecting a DV camcorder
Connecting other AV sources
Connecting a VCR or analog camcorder
Connecting a USB device
Plugging in
Using a USB printer
WMA/MP3 file storage devices
Controls and displays
Remote control
Chapter 3
Controls and displays 03
Controls and displays03
Display
Controls and displays 03
Front panel
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Getting started04
Getting started
Switching on and setting up
Chapter 4
Getting started 04
Getting started04
Chapter 5
Recording
About DVD recording
About HDD recording
Recording to DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL discs
HDD Video mode compatibility
Recorded audio
Restrictions on video
recording
Using the built-in TV tuner
CPRM
Recording equipment and copyright
Changing audio channels
Setting the picture quality/
recording time
Basic recording from the TV
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Setting a timer recording
Easy Timer Recording
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Timer recording using the G- Code programming system
G-Code programming with the power off
Setting a manual timer recording
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Editing a timer program
Deleting a timer program
Skipping a regular timer program
Extending a timer recording in progress
Stopping a timer recording
Preventing use of the recorder before a timer recording (child lock)
Timer recording FAQ
Simultaneous recording and
playback (Chase Play)
Recording from an external
component
satellite tuner
Automatic recording from a
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Playing your recordings on
Finalizing a disc
other DVD players
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Initializing recordable DVD
discs
Chapter 6
Playback
Basic playback
Introduction
3 Start playback.
Playing DVD discs
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buttons and
to navigate DVD disc menus, and the number buttons and
The table below shows the basic playback controls for DVD-Video, and recordable DVD discs.
Playing from the HDD
Playing CDs and WMA/MP3 discs
The table below shows the basic playback controls for audio CDs
, and WMA/MP3 files.
Playing Video CD/Super VCDs
Playing DivX video files
Using the Disc Navigator to
browse the contents of a disc
Using the Disc Navigator with recordable discs and the HDD
Changing the display style of the Disc Navigator
Using the Disc Navigator with playback-only discs
Scanning discs
Playing in slow motion
Frame advance/frame
Search Mode
reverse
The Play Mode menu
A-B Repeat
Repeat play
Program play
Displaying and switching
Switching DVD and DivX
soundtracks
subtitles
Switching audio channels
Switching camera angles
Displaying disc information
on-screen
HDD and removable disc activity display
Playing and recording from a DV camcorder
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Playing and recording from a DV camcorder07
About DV
DV video setting
Chapter 8
Editing
Undo
Multi-Mode
Genre Name
Edit > Combine
The Disc Navigator screen
Editing accuracy
Create
HDD genres
Play
Title Name
Erase
Using the remote key shortcuts to input a name
Set Thumbnail
Erase Section
Divide
Chapter Edit
Set Genre
Lock
Undo
Important
Move
Combine
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Title to move
Insert position
Genre Name
OK Clear Space
Selected titles are marked with a
2 Select titles from the title list.
3 Input a name for the genre.
Undo
Chapter 9
Copying and backup
Copyright
Restrictions on copying
Introduction
One Touch Copy
Canceling One Touch Copy
Notes on copying using One Touch Copy
Using Copy Lists
Copying from HDD to DVD
5 Add titles to the Copy List (highlight a title and press ENTER to add).
Note
buttons, then press ENTER.
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8 To edit a title, highlight it using the
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Copying from DVD to HDD
Recording Mode
Dual Mono Audio/Bilingual
Using disc backup
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Using the Jukebox10
Using the Jukebox
Copying music to the HDD
Chapter 10
Using the Jukebox 10
Copying files from a USB
Jukebox
Playing music from the
device to the HDD
Using the Jukebox10
Changing the album view
Editing Jukebox albums
Chapter 11
The PhotoViewer
Locating JPEG picture files
Playing a slideshow
Reloading files from a disc or USB device
Zooming an image
Importing files to the HDD
Rotating an image
Selecting multiple files or folders
Importing files from a USB
device
Copying selected files to a
DVD-R/-RW
Creating a new folder
Editing files on the HDD
Erasing a file or folder
Copying files
Naming files and folders
Locking/Unlocking files
Printing files
The Disc Setup menu 12
The Disc Setup menu
Lock Disc
Input Disc Name
Basic settings
Chapter 12
The Disc Setup menu12
Undo Finalize
Initialize settings
Finalize
Finalize settings
The Disc Setup menu 12
Initialize HDD
Optimize HDD
The Video Adjust menu13
The Video Adjust menu
Choosing a preset
for TV and external inputs
Setting the picture quality
Chapter 13
The Video Adjust menu 13
Creating your own set
The Video Adjust menu13
Creating your own set
Setting the picture quality
Choosing a preset
for disc playback
The Video Adjust menu 13
Chapter 14
The Initial Setup menu
In the table below, the default option is marked with a .
Press HOME MENU and select Initial Setup.
Using the Initial Setup menu
Switch- ing on and setting up
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Additional information about the TV system settings
About the input line system
About NTSC on PAL TV
Additional information about component video output
Selecting other languages
for language options
Chapter 15
Additional information
Minimum copying times
Check with the disc manufacturer for compatibility.
Manual recording modes
Level Rec. time Level Rec. time
Resolution
Resolution
Troubleshooting
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General
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Additional information 15
HDMI
On-screen displays and recorder displays
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Setting up the remote to
control your TV
Using the TV remote control buttons
Language code list
Language code
Russian Federation, 1821, ru
Code letter
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Screen sizes and disc formats
Handling discs
Damaged discs
Condensation
Cleaning the pickup lens
Storing discs
Hints on installation
Moving the recorder
Resetting the recorder
Additional information15
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Specifications
General
Timer
Tuner
Input/Output
Supplied accessories
DVD Recorder
DVR-745H-S DVR-645H-S
Operating Instructions
DVD RECORDER
PIONEER CORPORATION