HDD/DVD Recording and playback compatibility | Pioneer DVR-LX60D

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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

Marks used in this

HDD

DVD (VR)

DVD (Video)

DVD (VR)

DVD (Video)

DVD+R

DVD+RW

DVD-RAM

manual

*1

*1

*2

*13, 16

Logos

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

Bilingual broadcast

*10, 11

*11

*11

*11

recording of both

audio channels

Notes to table

*1 Must be initialized for VR mode recording (page 122). *2 Must be initialized for Video mode recording (page 122).

*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 71).

*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 136).

*11 Only when the recording mode is not set to LPCM.

8 *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 122). In this case, initialization will take about an hour.

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Contents

DVR-LX60D Thank you for buying this Pioneer product Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open POWER-CORD Caution Operating EnvironmentVentilation Caution Important the Moulded Plug Contents Disc Setup menu Video Adjust menuCopying and backup Using the Jukebox Putting the batteries in the remote control Using the remote controlBefore you start Before you start Chapter Disc/content format playback compatibility Before you startCompatible media Readable file system HDD/DVD Recording and playback compatibility Is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation Using DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL discs About DualDisc playbackOther disc compatibility CD-R/-RW compatibility File structure Up to 99 folders or 999 files WMA Windows Media Audio compatibilityDivX video compatibility DivX VOD content Jpeg file compatibilityPC-created disc compatibility Dolby Digital About the internal hard disk drive DVB Symbols used in this manual Optimizing HDD performance Rear panel connections ConnectionsConnections Chapter Connecting a TV antenna Connections Front panel connectionsUSB port Type B USB port Type a Using other types of audio/ video output Using the supplied audio/video cableConnections Easy connections Connect your TV antenna to the recorder and TV Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver Using the S-video or component video outputConnections Connect the Video Output jack to a video input on your TV Connecting an external decoder box This enables you to watch discsThis enables you to record scrambled TV channels Plug the supplied G-LINK cable to the G-LINK jack Decoder Connecting to an AV amplifier/receiver Connecting using HdmiThis enables you to watch and record TV channels This enables you to listen to multichannel surround sound About Hdmi Hdmi OUT Connections Connecting other AV sources Connecting a USB deviceConnecting a VCR or analog camcorder Connecting a DV camcorder WMA/MP3 file storage devices PluggingJpeg file storage devices Front panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Inserting a CA module Controls and displaysCommon Interface Controls and displays Display NtscLP/SLP EP/SEP Controls and displays Remote control PausePrev Next Help RED, GREEN, YELLOW, Blue RECInfo Guide 24 TV/DVD Switching on and setting up Switch on the recorderChapter Select ‘Auto Scan’ to start Getting started Auto-tuning channelsAuto clock setting Manual clock setting UseTime zone Select the EPG Electronic Programme Guide type to use Return to automatic clock setting For users receiving digital broadcast servicesSetting up the Guide Plus+ system Terrestrial, Cable or Satellite CodeAfter pressing Enter Select your reception method See also Guide Plus+ FAQ and troubleshooting on About EPG downloadIdentify the host channel for your country Country Host Comments Region Channels Numbers as you like Checking the downloaded data the following dayGuide Display the Guide Plus+ screen Using the Guide Plus+ electronic programme guide Chapter Using the Guide Plus+Guide Plus+ system System One-Button-Record Using the Guide Plus+ electronic programme guideGuide Plus+ navigation Areas Lock/Unlock video windowChannel mosaic screen Grid Area Search Area Browsing the GridSearching Next Previous / next My TV Area Using My Choice keywords for a searchSetting up a profile Schedule Area Press Enter to activate your profile Or a manual recording mode see Manual Editing a scheduled recordingHighlight the left tile of a scheduled recording Highlight the right recording tile Using the Guide Plus+ electronic programme guide Setting a Video Plus+ recording Setting a manual recordingDeleting a scheduled recording Select ‘Schedule’ from the Menu bar Switching a channel on/off Info AreaEditor Area Use the number Setup Area Making changes to your Guide Plus+ setupSelect ‘Setup’ from the Menu bar Changing the source and programme number FAQ Guide Plus+ FAQ and troubleshootingManual Host Channel setup Using the Guide Plus+ electronic programme guide TV listings information doesn’t update Using the digital electronic programme guide Chapter Digital EPG systemGeneral Programme List Programme information Setting timer programmes Using the digital electronic programme guide Enter the timer recording settings Editing a timer programme This screen shows all the timer programmes currently setPress to display the Timer Programme View screen Red clock icon appears for the programme Highlight the timer programme you want to change From the command menu panel. Alternatively, press EnterPress to exit the timer recording screen Press Deleting a timer programme Skipping a regular timer programmeChecking for alternative broadcast times Searching for series Searching for recommendations Record1Within one week to jump to ‘Date’ field select a date Select ‘OK’ Results of your search are displayed Recording Recording ChapterAbout DVD recording Disc type/rec HDD Video mode compatibility RecordingAbout HDD recording Recorded audio Using the built-in A.TV and D.TV tuners Switching between A.TV and D.TV tunersRecording Restrictions on video recording Smart Jog Using the D.TV Channel List Using the Mheg applicationDisplaying a channel banner Changing D.TV audio languages Changing A.TV audio channels Switching between TV and DVDViewing Teletext Recording Setting the picture quality/ recording time Press to switch between D.TV digital and A.TV analogBasic recording from the TV Press repeatedly to select the recording quality Press to stop recording Set the picture quality/recording timeStart recording Setting up for Pause Live TV TV tuner setup for Pause Live TVUsing the recorder’s internal tuner for Pause Live TV Recording Pause Live TV Using Pause Live TV Operation tableLive TV Start recording the current TV channel Recording continues with playback paused Recording About timer recordings Timer recording FAQ Extending a timer recording in progressStopping a timer recording Cancelling or extending the timer Recording Simultaneous recording and playback Chase Play Recording from an externalComponent Stop Playing your recordings on other DVD players Finalizing a discPress to start recording DVD VR DVD Video DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-RAM Initializing recordable DVDDiscs DVD-RW Select ‘Disc Setup’ from the Home MenuDVD-RW Auto Initialize Playback Playback ChapterIntroduction Basic playback Except VR mode During play PlaybackPlaying DVD discs Playing from the HDD Stop again to cancel the resume function Playing CDs and WMA/MP3 discsPlaying Video CD/Super VCDs Entry and start again Playing DivX video files Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc Using the Disc Navigator with playback-only discs Scanning discs Play Mode menu Search ModePlayback Frame advance/frame reverse Repeat Repeat play Programme playProgramme play below.1 Or track for the current step in the programme list Displaying and switching subtitles Switching DVD and DivX soundtracksRepeat to build up a programme list DVD-Video DivX Switching audio channels Switching camera anglesPress repeatedly to display/switch the audio channel HDD DVD VR DVD-RAM Display/change the on-screen information Playback Displaying disc information on-screenHDD and removable disc activity display Playing and recording from a DV camcorder Playing and recording from a DV camcorder ChapterPlaying from a DV camcorder Recording from a DV camcorder Select ‘Start Rec’ Playing and recording from a DV camcorderDV Auto Copy About DV About automatic finalizationSelect ‘Record to Hard Disk Drive’ or ‘Record to DVD’ Can’t get my DV camcorder to work with the recorder VR mode EditingEditing Chapter Editing options Editing Disc Navigator screen Editing accuracy Editing HDD genresCreate Play Title Name Using the remote key shortcuts to input a name Using a USB keyboard to enter a nameKey Characters Key Function Set Thumbnail Erase Section DVD VR DVD-RAM HDD DivideChapter Edit Select the command you want Set GenreHDD only Select the type Edit Select ‘Exit’ to get back to the main Disc Navigator screen Lock Move Combine Genre NameTitle to move Insert position Select ‘Multi-Mode’ from the command menu panel Multi-ModeSelect one of the user Definable genre names Input a name for the genre Select ‘Undo’ from Command menu panel UndoDVD Video DVD VR DVD+R DVD+RW Can’t edit my disc Copying and backup Copying and backup ChapterOne Touch Copy Restrictions on copying Copying and backup Cancelling One Touch Copy Using Copy Lists Copying from HDD to DVDLoad a recordable DVD Select ‘HDD DVD’ Menu of editing commands appears Select ‘Next’ to move on to the Title Edit screen Copying from DVD to HDD Select ‘DVD/CD HDD’ Copy Display Using disc backupBilingual 107 Using the Jukebox Using the Jukebox ChapterConnecting a regular USB device Copying music to the HDD Using the Jukebox Connect PCConnect the PC via USB cable Open Windows Media Player 10 on the PC From the PC, in Windows Media Player Close the import screen on this Device Playing music from the Jukebox Changing the album view Select an edit function from the command menu panel Editing Jukebox albumsGenre Select ‘Listen to Music/Edit’ PhotoViewer PhotoViewer ChapterLocating Jpeg picture files Select ‘PhotoViewer’ from the Home Menu Playing a slideshow PhotoViewerChanging the display style of the PhotoViewer Reloading files from a disc or USB device Importing files to the HDDZooming an image Rotating an image Selecting multiple files or folders Copying files to a DVD-R/-RWSelect the folder containing Files you want to import Select ‘Multi-Mode’ from Menu Load a blank or unfinalized Video mode DVD-R or DVD-RW disc Copying selected files to a DVD-R/-RWSelect ‘View/Edit Photos on the HDD’ from the menu Select the files or folders you want to copy PhotoViewer Editing files on the HDD Creating a new folderErasing a file or folder Copying files Naming files and folders Locking/Unlocking files Printing files To view detailed information Basic settings Disc Setup menuDisc Setup menu Chapter Disc Setup menu Initialize settings Finalize settingsOptimize HDD Undo Finalize Disc Setup menu Initialize HDDSelect ‘Optimize HDD’ then ‘Start’ Select ‘Initialize HDD’ then ‘Start’ Video Adjust menu Video Adjust menu ChapterSetting the picture quality for TV and external inputs Creating your own set Video Adjust menu Setting the picture quality for disc playbackChoosing a preset 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 Initial Setup menu ChapterUsing the Initial Setup menu Setting Options Explanation Initial Setup menu Signal Check Next Screen Aerial PowerChannel Options Next Screen Auto Skip Off Manual CH Setting Next Screen Analog Tuner Auto Channel Auto ScanDownload from Channel Swapping Next Screen RGB Nicam Mpeg PCM PCMMpeg Language OSD Language English Audio Language EnglishOther Subtitle Language English DVD Menu Subtitle LanguageLanguages for language options on SEP can be set HDD/VR DVD+R/+RW Angle Indicator Parental Lock Set Password Next ScreenChange Password Playback TV Screen Size Letter Box 720 x Constant 720 x 576i output when setting the Input 720 x 480p480p 480i Remote Control Recorder Options On Screen DisplayFront Panel Display AV. Link This Recorder USB Additional information about the TV system settings Additional information about component video outputAbout the input line system About Ntsc on PAL TV Using Software Update Digital tuner Manual UpdateAuto Update Technical Information Setting up the remote to control your TV Using the TV remote control buttonsAdditional information Additional information Chapter DVD disc type Rec modeAdditional information Minimum copying times Level Rec. time *1 Resolution *2Additional information Manual recording modes Troubleshooting Problem RemedyAdditional information General Cannot switch a No sound or sound is distortedDistorted To your TV Screen is stretched Recorded using this Timer programmeRecorder on another Player ‘----’ To use the recorder again Front panel display Button is pressed ProblemRemedy Additional information On-screen displays Message Explanation/Action Repairing disc This can be done using Disc SetupFrom the recorder’s setting Message Setting of the recorder Message Language code list Additional information Front-panel displaysE01 E02 Additional information Country/Area code list When viewing on a standard TV or monitorWhen viewing on a widescreen TV or monitor Screen sizes and disc formats Cleaning the pickup lens Additional information Handling discsCondensation Storing discs Additional information Hints on installation Resetting the recorderRecorder turns off with all settings reset Moving the recorder Additional information Specifications TimerTuner analog Tuner digital Supplied accessories Input/Output Pioneer Corporation