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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.

Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.

IMPORTANT

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING

This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any container filed with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture.

WARNING

Before plugging in for the first time, read the following section carefully.

The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230 V or 120 V) written on the rear panel.

CAUTION

This product is a class 1 laser product, but this product contains a laser diode higher than Class 1.

To ensure continued safety, do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the rear of the product.

Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

The following caution label appears on your unit. Location: top of the unit

WARNING

To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment.

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Operating Environment

Operating environment temperature and humidity: +5 ??C to +35 ??C (+41 ??F to +95 ??F); less than 85 %RH (cooling vents not blocked)

Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or strong artificial light)

VENTILATION CAUTION

When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation (at least 10 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and

10 cm at each side).

WARNING

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product, and to protect it from overheating. To prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be blocked or covered with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains) or by operating the equipment on thick carpet or a bed.

CAUTION

The STANDBY/ON switch on this unit will not completely shut off all power from the AC outlet. Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from the AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore, make sure the unit has been installed so that the power cord can be easily unplugged from the AC outlet in case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard, the power cord should also be unplugged from the AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation).

This product is for general household purposes. Any failure due to use for other than household purposes (such as long-term use for business purposes in a restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which requires repair will be charged for even during the warranty period.

If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the cut-off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Make sure it is properly disposed of after removal.

The equipment should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation).

POWER-CORD CAUTION

Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords. The power cords should be routed such that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement.

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01 Before you start

Chapter 1

Before you start

What???s in the box

Please confirm that the following accessories are in the box when you open it.

???Remote control

???AA/R6P dry cell batteries x 2

???Audio/video cable (red/white/yellow)

???RF antenna cable

???Power cable

???These operating instructions

Putting the batteries in the remote control

1 Insert two AA/R6P batteries into the battery compartment following the indications ( , ) inside the compartment.

???Don???t use different kinds of batteries together???although they may look similar, different batteries may have different voltages.

???Make sure that the plus and minus ends of each battery match the indications in the battery compartment.

???Remove batteries from equipment that isn???t going to be used for a month or more.

???When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction???s rules that apply in your country/area.

WARNING

Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or other excessively hot place, such as inside a car or near a heater. This can cause batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. It can also reduce the life or performance of batteries.

Important

Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as leakage and bursting. Please observe the following:

???Don???t mix new and old batteries together.

Using the remote control

Please keep in mind the following when using the remote control:

???Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote and the remote sensor on the unit.

???Remote operation may become unreliable if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the unit???s remote sensor.

???Remote controllers for different devices can interfere with each other. Avoid using remotes for other equipment located close to this unit.

???Replace the batteries when you notice a fall off in the operating range of the remote.

???When the batteries run down or you change the batteries, the remote control mode is reset to Recorder 1. See Remote Control Mode on page 119.

???Use within the operating range in front of the remote control sensor on the front panel, as shown.

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???You can control this recorder using the remote sensor of another Pioneer component using the CONTROL IN jack on the rear panel. See Rear panel connections on page 14 for more information.

Note that older models of DVD recorders and DVD writers may reject DVD-RW ver. 1.2 discs and/or corrupt the data on the disc. If you want to share DVD-RW discs between this recorder and an older recorder/writer, we recommend using ver. 1.1 discs.

The following table shows older Pioneer DVD recorders??? limited compatibility with DVD- RW ver. 1.2 discs.

1Discs should be finalized in this recorder before playing. Unfinalized VR mode and Video mode discs may not play.

2Cannot read the CPRM information will show in the display when you load a disc. However, this will not affect playback.

3Copy-once protected disc titles will not play.

Disc / content format playback compatibility

Compatible media

???DVD-RW ver.1.1 / 1x, 1x to 2x, ver. 1.2 / 2x to 4x / 2 x to 6x

???DVD-R ver. 2.0 / 1x / 1x to 4x / 1x to 8x / 1x to 16x, ver. 2.1 / 1x to 8x / 1x to 16x

???DVD+RW 1x to 2.4x / 1x to 4x / 3.3x to 8x

???DVD+R 2.4x / 4x / 1x to 8x / 1x to 16x

???DVD-RAM ver. 2.0 / 2x, ver. 2.1 / 2x / 2x to 3x / 2x to 5x, ver. 2.2 / 2x / 2x to 3x / 2x to 5x

???DVD-R DL ver. 3.0 / 2x to 4x

???DVD+R DL 2.4x / 2.4x to 8x

DVD/HDD Recording and playback compatibility

This recorder can play and record all the currently popular DVD disc types, as well as providing HDD functionality. The table below shows some specific compatibility differences between the different disc types.

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Notes to table

*1 Must be initialized for VR mode recording (page 104) *2 Must be initialized for Video mode recording

(page 104)

*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 50)

*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 117)

*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 104). In this case, initialization will take about 1 hour.

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Using DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL discs

DVD-R DL (dual-layer) and DVD+R DL (double-layer) discs contain two recordable layers on a single side, giving about 1.8 times the recording capacity of a conventional single-layer disc. This unit can record to both DVD-R DL and DVD+R DL discs.

???If you intend to play DVD-R DL (Video mode) or DVD+R DL discs recorded on this unit on other DVD recorders/players, you must finalize them. (Note that some DVD recorders/players may not play even finalized DL discs.)

???Please read the information provided on the disc packaging carefully before purchasing DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL discs:

???Confirm the disc version: Use ver. 3.0 / 2x to 4x DVD-R discs.

???Confirm the recording speed: DVD-R should be compatible with 2x or 4x recording; DVD+R with 2.4x to 8x recording.

???This logo indicates that the disc is a DVD-R DL or DVD+R DL disc:

The non-DVD, audio side of the disc is not compliant with the CD Audio specification and therefore may not play.

It is possible that when loading or ejecting a DualDisc, the opposite side to that being played will be scratched. Scratched discs may not be playable.

The DVD side of a DualDisc plays in this product. DVD-Audio content will not play.

For more detailed information on the DualDisc specification, please refer to the disc manufacturer or disc retailer.

Other disc compatibility

In addition to DVD, this recorder is compatible with a wide range of disc types (media) and formats. Playable discs will generally feature one of the following logos on the disc and/or disc packaging. Note however that some disc types, such as recordable CD (and DVD), may be in an unplayable format???see below for further compatibility information.

???Correct operation has been confirmed for DVD-R DL discs (ver. 3.0 / 2x, 4x) produced by the following manufacturers: Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, Verbatim (as of March 2005).

About DualDisc playback

A DualDisc is a new two -sided disc, one side of which contains DVD content ???video, audio, etc. ???while the other side contains non-DVD content such as digital audio material.

CD-R/-RW compatibility

This recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RW discs.

???Readable formats: CD-Audio, Video CD/ Super VCD, ISO 9660 CD-ROM* containing MP3, WMA, JPEG or DivX files.

*ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 compliant. CD physical format: Mode1, Mode2 XA Form1. Romeo and Joliet file systems are both compatible with this recorder.

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???Multi-session playback: Yes (except CD- Audio and Video CD/Super VCD)

???Unfinalized disc playback: CD-Audio only

WMA (Windows Media Audio) compatibility

Compressed audio compatibility

???Compatible media: CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW

DVR-640H-S only: USB

???Compatible formats: MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3), Windows Media Audio (WMA)

???Sampling rates: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz

???Bit-rates: Any (128 Kbps or higher recommended)

???Variable bit-rate (VBR) MP3 playback: Yes

???VBR WMA playback: No

???WMA encoder compatibility: Windows Media Codec 8 (files encoded using Windows Media Codec 9 may be playable but some parts of the specification are not supported; specifically, Pro, Lossless, Voice and VBR)

???DRM (Digital Rights Management)1 file playback: No

???File extensions: .mp3, .wma (these must be used for the recorder to recognize MP3 and WMA files ??? do not use for other file types)

???File structure: Up to 99 folders / 999 files (if these limits are exceeded, only files and folders up to these limits are playable)

The Windows Media?? logo printed on the box indicates that this recorder can playback Windows Media Audio content.

WMA is an acronym for Windows Media Audio and refers to an audio compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporation. WMA content can be encoded

by using Windows Media?? Player for Windows?? XP, Windows Media?? Player 9 or Windows Media?? Player 10 series.

Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

DivX video compatibility

DivX is a compressed digital video format

created by the DivX?? video codec from DivX, Inc. This recorder can play DivX video files burned on CD-R/-RW/-ROM discs. Keeping the same terminology as DVD-Video, individual DivX video files are called "Titles." When naming files/titles on a CD-R/-RW disc prior to burning, keep in mind that by default they will be played in alphabetical order.

Note

1DRM (digital rights management) copy protection is a technology designed to prevent unauthorized copying by restricting playback, etc. of compressed audio files on devices other than the PC (or other recording equipment) used to record it. For detailed information, please see the instruction manuals or help files that came with your PC and/or software.

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???Official DivX?? Certified product.

???Plays all versions of DivX?? video (including DivX?? 6) with standard playback of DivX?? media files.

???File extensions: .avi and .divx (these must be used for the recorder to recognize DivX video files). Note that all files with the .avi extension are recognized as MPEG4, but not all of these are necessarily DivX video files and therefore may not be playable on this recorder.

???File structure: Up to 99 folders or 999 files.

DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.

DivX?? VOD content

DivX

In order to play DivX VOD (video on demand) content on this recorder, you first need to register the recorder with your DivX VOD content provider. You do this by generating a DivX VOD registration code, which you submit to your provider.

Some DivX VOD content may only be playable a fixed number of times. When you load a disc containing this type of DivX VOD content, the remaining number of plays is shown on-screen and you then have the option of playing the disc (thereby using up one of the remaining plays), or stopping. If you load a disc that contains expired DivX VOD content (for example, content that has zero remaining plays), the message Rental Expired is displayed.

If your DivX VOD content allows an unlimited number of plays, then you may load the disc into your recorder and play the content as often as you like, and no message will be displayed.

Important

???DivX VOD content is protected by a DRM (Digital Rights Management) system. This restricts playback of content to specific, registered devices.

???If you load a disc that contains DivX VOD content not authorized for this recorder, the message Authorization Error is displayed and the content will not play.

???Resetting the recorder (as described in

Resetting the recorder on page 138) will not cause you to lose your registration code.

JPEG file compatibility

???Compatible formats: Baseline JPEG and EXIF 2.2* still image files

*File format used by digital still cameras

???Sampling ratio: 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0

???Horizontal resolution: 160 to 5120 pixels

???Vertical resolution: 120 to 3840 pixels

???Progressive JPEG compatible: No

???File extensions: .jpg, .jpeg, .jpe, .jif, .jfif (must be used for the recorder to recognize JPEG files ??? do not use for other file types)

???File structure: The recorder can load up to 99 folders / 999 files at one time (if there are more files/folders that this on the disc then more can be reloaded)

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PC-created disc compatibility

Discs recorded using a personal computer may not be playable in this unit due to the setting of the application software used to create the disc. In these particular instances, check with the software publisher for more detailed information.

Discs recorded in packet write mode (UDF format) are not compatible with this recorder.

Check the DVD-R/-RW or CD-R/-RW software disc boxes for additional compatibility information.

Dolby Digital

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

DTS

???DTS??? and ???DTS Digital Out??? are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

About the internal hard disk drive

The internal hard disk drive (HDD) is a fragile piece of equipment. Depending on the conditions under which it is used, or through careless use, it is possible that the recorded contents will be damaged or lost completely, or that normal playback and recording will not be possible. Please understand that in the event of repair or replacement of the HDD or related components, all your HDD recordings will be lost.

Please use the recorder following the guidelines below to protect against possible HDD failure.

The HDD should not be regarded as a place to store recordings permanently. We recommend that you back up your important recordings onto DVD discs in order to protect against accidental loss.

Pioneer cannot under any circumstances accept responsibility for any direct or indirect loss arising from any inconvenience or loss of recorded material resulting from HDD failure.

???Install and use the recorder on a stable, level surface.

???Do not block the rear vent/cooling fan.

???Do not use the recorder in excessively hot or humid places, or in places that may be subject to sudden changes in temperature. Sudden changes in temperature can cause condensation to form inside the recorder. This can be a cause of HDD failure.

Before you start

???Do not move the recorder immediately after switching it off. If you need to move the recorder, please follow the steps below:

1 After the message POWER OFF is shown in the display, wait at least two minutes.

2 Unplug from the wall socket.

3 Move the recorder.

???If there???s a power failure while the recorder is on there is a chance that some data on the HDD will be lost.

???The HDD is very delicate. If used improperly or in an unsuitable environment, it is possible that the HDD will fail after a few years of use. Signs of problems include playback unexpectedly freezing and noticeable block noise (mosaic) in the picture. However, sometimes there will be no warning signs of HDD failure. If the HDD fails, no playback of recorded material will be possible. In this case it will be necessary to replace the HDD unit.

Optimizing HDD performance

As you record and edit material on the HDD, the data on the disk becomes fragmented, eventually affecting the recorder???s performance. Before this happens, the recorder will warn you that it is time to optimize the HDD (which you can do from the Disc Setup menu; see Optimize HDD on page 105).

Symbols used in this manual

The following icons are provided to help you quickly identify which instructions you need for which kind of disc.

02 Connecting up

Chapter 2

Connecting up

Rear panel connections

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1 AC IN

Connect to a power outlet using the supplied power cable after making all other connections.

2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

A high-quality video output for connecting to a TV or monitor with a component video input.

3 OUTPUT1 and 2

Two sets of audio/video outputs (stereo analog audio; composite and S-video video) that you can use to connect TVs or monitors.

4 INPUT1/AUTO START REC and INPUT3

Two sets of audio/video inputs (stereo analog audio; composite and S-video video) that you can use to connect to satellite receivers, TVs, VCR or other source component for recording.

5 ANTENNA IN (RF IN)/OUT

Connect your TV antenna to the ANTENNA IN (RF IN) jack. The signal is passed through to the ANTENNA OUT jack for connection to your TV.

6 COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT

A digital audio output for connecting to an AV amp/receiver, Dolby Digital/DTS decoder or other equipment with coaxial digital input.

7 CONTROL IN

Use to control this recorder from the remote sensor of another Pioneer component with a CONTROL OUT terminal and bearing the Pioneer mark. Connect the CONTROL OUT of the other component to the CONTROL IN of this recorder using a mini- plug cord.

Front panel connections

On the front panel a flip-down cover hides more connections.

8USB port (Type B) (DVR-640H-S only)

USB port for connecting a PictBridge- compatible printer.

9USB port (Type A) (DVR-640H-S only)

USB port for connecting a digital camera, USB memory or other USB device.

10DV IN (DVR-640H-S/DVR-541H-S only)

A DV input i.LINK connector, suitable for connecting a DV camcorder.

11INPUT2

Audio/video input (stereo analog audio; composite and S-video video), especially suitable for camcorders, game consoles, portable audio, etc.

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Easy connections

The setup described here is a basic configuration that allows you to record TV programs on both this recorder and your VCR. When watching recordings from this recorder, set your TV to input 1; switch to input 2 to watch a video playing in the VCR.

Important

???This recorder is equipped with copy protection technology. Do not connect this recorder to your TV via a VCR (or your VCR via this recorder) using AV cables, as the picture from this recorder will not appear properly on your TV.

???Before making or changing any rear panel connections, make sure that all components are switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet.

ANTENNA

IN (RF IN)

OUT

Antenna/cable TV wall outlet

1Connect your TV antenna/cable TV outlet to the ANTENNA IN (RF IN) jack on this recorder.

2Use an RF antenna cable (one is supplied) to connect the ANTENNA OUT jack on this recorder to the antenna input on your VCR.

???If you are not connecting a VCR in the chain, connect this recorder directly to your TV and skip the next step.

3Use an RF antenna cable to connect the antenna output on your VCR to the antenna input on your TV.

4Connect the AUDIO and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks (1 or 2) to a set of audio/ video inputs on your TV.

Use the supplied three-pin audio/video cable. It is color-coded to help you match them up (red/white for the right/left audio connections and yellow for video in/outs). Make sure you match up the left and right outputs with their corresponding inputs for correct stereo sound.

5Connect your VCR to your TV (A/V IN

2above) using a set of audio and video cables.

???See the following page if you want to use S-video or component video cables for the video connection.

Using other types of video output

This recorder has standard (composite), S- video and component video outputs. The main difference between them is the quality of the picture. S-video delivers a better picture than composite video, while component video gives better picture quality still. The variety of outputs also gives you the flexibility of connecting your particular equipment using the best connection type available.

2 Connecting using the component video output

Component video carries the picture as two separate color signals, plus a luminance (brightness) signal.

See also Component Video Out on page 112 for how to set up the component video output for use with a progressive scan- compatible TV.

??? Use a component video cable (not supplied) to connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to a component video input on your TV, monitor (or other equipment).

1 Connecting using an S-video output

S-video carries the picture as separate color and luminance (brightness) signals.

There are two S-video outputs for connection to TVs, monitors, VCRs or other equipment.

??? Use an S-video cable (not supplied) to connect an S-VIDEO OUTPUT (1 or 2) to an S-video input on your TV, monitor (or other equipment).

02 Connecting up

Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver (1)

If you are using a cable box or satellite receiver with only a few scrambled channels,

follow the setup on this page1. If many or all the channels are scrambled, we recommend using the setup on the following page.

Using the setup on this page you can:

???Record unscrambled channels by selecting them on this recorder.

???Record scrambled channels by selecting them on the cable box/satellite receiver and using the Auto Start Recording feature (see Automatic recording from a satellite tuner on page 46).

???Watch one channel while recording another.

Important

???Do not connect this recorder ???through??? your VCR, satellite receiver or cable box. Always connect each component directly to your TV or AV amp/receiver.

ANTENNA

OUT

Antenna/cable TV wall outlet

1Connect RF antenna cables as shown.

This enables you to watch and record TV channels.

2Connect the AUDIO and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks (1 or 2) on this recorder to a set of audio/video inputs on your TV using a set of A/V cables (as supplied).

This enables you to watch the output from this recorder.

3Connect the audio/video output of your cable box/satellite receiver to the INPUT jacks on this recorder using a set of A/V cables.

This enables you to record scrambled TV channels.

Note

1 The diagram shows standard video connections, but you can alternatively use the S-video or component video connections if they???re available.

Connecting up

Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver (2)

If many or all the channels you receive by cable or satellite are scrambled, we

recommend using this setup.1

Using the setup on this page you can:

???Record any channel by selecting it on the cable box/satellite receiver.

???Record using the Auto Start Recording feature (see Automatic recording from a satellite tuner on page 46).

Important

???Do not connect this recorder ???through??? your VCR, satellite receiver or cable box. Always connect each component directly to your TV or AV amp/receiver.

ANTENNA

IN (RF IN)

1Connect RF antenna cables as shown.

This enables you to watch and record TV channels.

2Connect the AUDIO and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks (1 or 2) on this recorder to a set of audio/video inputs on your TV using a set of A/V cables (as supplied).

This enables you to watch discs.

3Connect the audio/video output of your cable box/satellite receiver to the INPUT jacks on this recorder using a set of A/V cables.

This enables you to record scrambled TV channels.

Cable box/

Satellite receiver

ANTENNA

Antenna/cable TV wall outlet

Note

1??? The setup on this page does not allow you to watch one channel and record another.

???The diagram shows standard video connections, but you can alternatively use the S-video or component video connections if they???re available.

02 Connecting up

Connecting to an AV amplifier or receiver

To enjoy multichannel surround sound you need to connect this recorder to an AV amp/ receiver using the digital coaxial output. In addition to the digital connection, we recommend also connecting using the stereo analog connection.

You???ll probably also want to connect a video output to your AV amp/receiver. Use the standard (composite) video output (as shown here), or the S-video or component video connections.

See also Audio Out on page 113 for how to set up the digital audio output. (Noise may be output from your speakers if the recorder is not set up to work with your AV amp/ receiver.)

Important

???Do not connect this recorder to your TV ???through??? your VCR or other component using A/V cables. Always connect it directly to your TV.

OUT

Antenna/cable TV wall outlet

1Connect RF antenna cables as shown.

This enables you to watch and record TV channels.

2Connect the AUDIO and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks (1 or 2) on this recorder to a set of audio/video inputs on your AV amp/receiver.

3Use an optical digital audio cable (not supplied) to connect the COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT jack on this recorder to an coaxial digital input on your AV amp/ receiver.

This enables you to listen to multichannel

surround sound.1

4 Connect the AV amp/receiver???s video output to a video input on your TV.

Note

1 If your AV amp/receiver doesn???t have an coaxial digital input, but has a optical type, converter boxes that convert from coaxial to optical are available at specialist audio dealers.

Connecting up

Connecting other AV sources

Connecting a VCR or analog camcorder

1Connect a set of audio and video inputs of your VCR or camcorder to a set of outputs on this recorder.

This enables you to record from this recorder to your VCR or camcorder.

???You can use standard video or S-video cables for the video connection.

2Connect a set of audio and video outputs of your VCR or camcorder to a set of inputs on this recorder.

This enables you to record tapes from your VCR or camcorder.

???You can use standard video or S-video cables for the video connection.

???The front panel connections make convenient connections for a camcorder input.

Connecting a DV camcorder

DVR-640H-S/DVR-541H-S only

Using the front panel DV IN jack, it is possible to connect a DV camcorder or video deck, or DVD-R/-RW recorder and digitally transfer DV tapes or DVD-R/-RW discs to DVD-R/-RW.

Important

???This jack is for connection to DV equipment only. It is not compatible with digital satellite receivers or D-VHS video decks.

ONE

STANDBY/ON??? CH + TOUCH STOPREC

COPY REC

OUT

DV camcorder

??? Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the DV jack of your DV camcorder/video deck to the front panel DV IN jack of this recorder.

02 Connecting up

Connecting a USB device

DVR-640H-S only

Using the USB ports on the front of the recorder you can connect USB devices such as digital cameras and printers . Please also see the instructions that came with the device you want to connect before using.

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DVR-640H-S

Important

???Some USB devices may not work with this recorder.

???Devices may not work reliably if connected to this recorder via a USB hub.

JPEG file storage devices

???Digital still camera

???Memory card reader (any type of memory card)

???USB memory

The Mass Storage Class (MSC) device should be FAT-compatible. Note that if the device is partitioned, this recorder may not recognize it.

The Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) can be used to transfer up to about 4000 files.

WMA/MP3 file storage devices

???Memory card reader (any type of memory card)

???USB memory

The Mass Storage Class (MSC) device should be FAT-compatible. Note that if the device is partitioned, this recorder may not recognize it.

Note that although multi-slot card readers can be used, the recorder will only recognize the first card inserted. To read another card, remove all the cards and insert the card to be read again.

Using a USB printer

??? Use a PictBridge-comaptible printer.

Plugging in

After checking all the connections, plug in the recorder.

??? Use the supplied power cable to connect this recorder to a power outlet.

Chapter 3

Controls and displays

Front panel

1 STANDBY/ON

Press to switch the recorder on/into standby.

2Disc tray

3OPEN/CLOSE

Press to open/close the disc tray.

4 HDD/DVD indicator

Indicator lights blue when the hard disk (HDD) is selected; orange when the DVD drive is selected.

5 HELP FUNCTION

Press to display the on-screen help.

6 HDD/DVD

Press to switch between the hard disk drive (HDD) and DVD for recording and playback.

7Front panel display and IR remote sensor

See Display on page 26 for details.

8REC

Press to start recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording time in 30 minute blocks.

9 Front panel inputs (page 15)

See Front panel connections on page 15 for more information on these.

Press to start or restart playback.

Press to stop playback.

12 CH +/???

Use to change channels, skip chapters/ tracks, etc.

13ONE TOUCH COPY (page 81) Press to start One Touch Copy of the currently playing title to DVD or the HDD.

14STOP REC

Press to stop recording.

03 Controls and displays

Remote control

DVD RECORDER

1ONE TOUCH COPY (page 81) Press to start One Touch Copy of the currently playing title to DVD or the HDD.

2Remote control indicator

Lights when setting up the remote control for use with a TV (page 131) and when setting the remote control mode (page 119).

3 STANDBY/ON

Press to switch the recorder on/into standby.

4 OPEN/CLOSE

Press to open/close the disc tray.

5 HDD

Press to select the hard disk (HDD) for recording or playback.

6 DVD

Press to select the DVD for recording or playback.

7 INPUT SELECT (page 46)

Press to change the input to use for recording.

8 Alphanumeric buttons, + and CLEAR

Use the number buttons for track/chapter/ title selection; channel selection, and so on. The same buttons can also be used to enter names for titles, discs and so on.

Use the + button to enter non-alphanumeric characters and symbols.

Use CLEAR to clear an entry and start again.

9 CH +/??? (page 34)

Press to change the channel of the built-in TV tuner.

10 G-Code??? (page 39)

Press then use the number buttons to enter a G-Code programming number for timer recording.

G-Code is a trademark of Gemstar

Development Corporation.

The G-Code system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

11DVD playback functions

AUDIO (page 34, 64)

Changes the audio language or channel. (When the recorder is stopped, press to change the tuner audio.)

SUBTITLE (page 63) Displays/changes the subtitles included in multilingual DVD-Video discs.

ANGLE (page 65)

Switches camera angles on discs with multi-angle scenes.

12 PLAY MODE (page 60)

Press to display the Play Mode menu (for features such as search, repeat and program play).

13DISC NAVIGATOR (page 58, 67) / TOP MENU (page 55)

Press to display the Disc Navigator screen, or the top menu if a DVD-Video or finalized DVD-R/-RW disc is loaded.

14MENU (page 55)

Press to display the disc menu if a DVD- Video disc is loaded.

15 /// and ENTER

Used to navigate all on-screen displays. Press ENTER to select the currently highlighted option.

16 HOME MENU

Press to display the Home Menu, from which you can navigate all the functions of the recorder.

17 RETURN

Press to go back one level in the on-screen menu or display.

18 HELP

Press for help on how to use the current GUI screen.

19 DISPLAY (page 65)

Displays/changes the on-screen information displays.

20 Playback controls (page 53)

REV SCAN / FWD SCAN

(page 59)

Press to start reverse or forward scanning. Press again to change the speed.

PLAY

Press to start playback.

PAUSE

Press to pause playback or recording.

STOP

Press to stop playback.

CM BACK (commercial back)

Press repeatedly to skip progressively backward through the audio or video playing.

CM SKIP (commercial skip)

Press repeatedly to skip progressively forward through the audio or video playing.

PREV / NEXT

Press to skip to the previous or next title/ chapter/track/folder; or to display the previous or next menu page.

/ STEP / SLOW (page 60) During playback, press to start slow- motion playback; while paused, press to show the previous or next video frame.

21 Recording controls (page 35)

REC

Press to start recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording time in blocks of 30 mins.

STOP REC

Press to stop recording.

REC MODE (page 35)

Press repeatedly to change the recording mode (picture quality).

TIMER REC (page 37)

Press to start setting a timer recording.

22 TV CONTROL (page 131)

After setting up, use these controls to control your TV.

03 Controls and displays

Display

L R P

Lights during playback; blinks when playback is paused.

Lights when copying.

Lights during recording; blinks when recording is paused.

4 PM

Lights to indicate PM (after midday) for the clock display.

5(page 37)

Lights when a timer recording has been set. (Indicator blinks if the timer has been set to DVD but there isn???t a recordable disc loaded, or the timer has been set to HDD but the HDD is not recordable.)

NTSC

Lights when the video output signal format is NTSC.

(page 113)

Indicates which channels of a bilingual broadcast are recorded.

(page 112)

Lights when the component video output is set to progressive scan.

6Recording quality indicators (page 35)

Lights when the recording mode is set to XP (best quality).

Lights when the recording mode is set to SP (standard play).

LP / SLP

Lights when the recording mode is set to LP (long play) or SLP (super long play).

EP / SEP

Lights when the recording mode is set to EP (extended play) or SEP (super extended play).

Lights when the recording mode is set to MN (manual recording level) mode.

7Character display

8R / RW

Indicates the type of recordable DVD loaded: DVD-R or DVD-RW.

9 AUTO

Lights when Auto Start Recording has been set, and during Auto Start Recording.

10PL (page 68)

Lights when a VR mode disc is loaded and the recorder is in Play List mode.

04 Getting started

Chapter 4

Getting started

Switching on and setting up

When you switch the recorder on for the first time, you can make several basic settings using the Setup Navigator feature. This takes you through setting the clock, the internal TV tuner and the video output.

If you???re using the recorder for the first time, we strongly recommend you use the Setup Navigator before starting to use the recorder.

??? Some of the Setup Navigator on-screen displays (OSDs) in this section vary slightly depending on the country or region of purchase.

1 Switch on your TV and set the video input to this recorder.

k Setting

Complete this setup before you t Line System

start using your recorder. er Save

Start

p Navigator Cancel

Please use the Initial Setup if you want to make more detailed settings.

STANDBY/ON

2 Switch on the recorder.

When you switch on for the first time, your TV should display the Setup Navigator screen (If the Setup Navigator doesn???t appear, you can also access it from the Initial Setup menu; see page 110).

???If you don???t want to use the Setup Navigator, press to select Cancel, then press ENTER to exit the Setup Navigator.

press ENTER.

k SettingAutoChannel Setting

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r Save AutoEnglishScan

Do not Set

??? Select Do not set if you want to skip channel setup (because they have already been set up, for example).

???You can go back to the previous screen at anytime in the Setup Navigator by pressing RETURN.

???Auto-tuning channels

The Auto Scan option automatically scans and sets the channel presets.

time setting, or ???Manual??? to set the clock manually.

kSettingClock Setting Line System

???Auto clock setting

Some TV channels broadcast time signals together with the program. This recorder can use these signals to set the clock automatically.

Set ???Clock Set CH??? to the channel preset number that broadcasts a time signal, then move the cursor down to ???Start??? and press ENTER.

k SettingAutoClock Setting

The recorder takes a short while to set the time. After you see that it???s set, select Next to proceed.

k SettingAutoClock Setting

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Date SUN 01 / 01 / 2006

r Save

p Navigator

Clock Set CHPr 1

Start

If the time could not be set automatically, press RETURN to go back to the previous screen and select

Manual.

???Manual clock setting

If no stations in your area are broadcasting time signals, you can set the clock manually.

Use the / buttons to set your time zone.

You can set this by selecting a city or a time relative to GMT.

Press then use the /buttons to select ???On??? or ???Off??? for summer time, then press ENTER.

Select On if you are currently using summer time.

04 Getting started

Set the date (day/month/year) and time, then press ENTER to make all the settings.

???Use the / buttons to change the value in the highlighted field.

???Use the /buttons to move from one field to another.

???Press ENTER to finish setting the time.

is compatible with progressive scan video.

kSettingProgressive Line System

Not Compatible

p Navigator Don't Know

???Note that progressive scan video is only output through the component video outputs and only when the video source is NTSC (see Using other types of video output on page 17).

9 ENTER Press to continue after reading the HDD caution.

k SettingInthe event of HDD failure, recordings may

be lost or normal playback/recording may Line System

not be possible.

rSave

As recordings might be lost in case of a HDD failure, we recommend to use the HDD only

as temporary storage media. p Navigator

Please copy recordings you want to keep to recordable DVD.

Press ENTER to continue.

the Setup Navigator, or ???Go Back??? if you want to start again.

Setting

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r SaveEnjoy using your DVD recorder!

That completes basic setup using the Setup Navigator.

???If there are blank channels with no station, you can set these to skip using the manual channel setting. See Manual CH Setting on page 111.

Chapter 5

Recording

About DVD recording

This recorder can record to DVD-R, DVD- RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-R DL and DVD+R DL media.

DVD-R and DVD-RW discs can be initialized for Video mode or VR mode recording. Each has its advantages, and it depends on what you want to do with the recording which mode you choose.

If you want to edit your recordings in any significant way, VR mode offers greater possibilities for cutting, copying, and changing the way the video is presented.

Video mode is less flexible when it comes to editing, but it has the advantage that it is compatible with standard DVD players

(many of which won???t play VR mode discs1).

Once a disc is initialized for a particular mode, all recording on that disc will be in that mode.

DVD+RW discs can be initialized for +VR mode recording.

DVD-RAM discs can be initialized for VR mode recording.

DVD+R discs do not require initializing.

Important

The table below shows the maximum number of titles recordable per disc and the maximum number of chapters per title:

*1 A maximum of 999 chapters are recordable per disc.

*2 A maximum of 254 chapters are recordable per disc.

???This recorder cannot play or record unfinalized Video mode and DVD+R discs recorded on another recorder. DVD+RW discs recorded on another recorder are playable on this recorder but are not recordable.

???The maximum continuous recording time for one title is eight hours when using a DVD+R/+RW disc.

???If you delete a title from a DVD+R/+RW disc, the total number of recordable titles remaining may not increase.

???Although this recorder can record PAL, SECAM, NTSC and PAL-60, you can???t mix multiple TV line systems on one disc. A disc can contain PAL and SECAM recordings, or NTSC and PAL-60. See also Additional information about the TV system settings on page 119.

Note

1 Some DVD players, such as some Pioneer models, are compatible with VR mode discs. Check the operating instructions for your player for VR mode compatibility information.

05Recording

???If power to the recorder is cut (due to a power outage, the plug being pulled from the power outlet, etc.) during recording, editing, initializing, finalizing or other operation, some recorded material on the disc, or the disc itself, may become unusable. In this case, try re-initializing the disc (DVD-RW only), or use a new disc. Pioneer is not responsible for lost recordings, damaged discs or other losses in these cases.

???Fingerprints, dirt and small scratches on a disc can affect playback and/or recording performance. Please take proper care of your discs.

???See also Disc / content format playback compatibility on page 7 for detailed disc compatibility information.

Recording to DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL discs

Recording to DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL discs is generally the same as recording to regular single-layer discs; however, please note the following points:

???When the recorder switches from the first layer to the second during recording a DVD-R DL (Video mode) disc, a new title is automatically started on the new layer.

???Up to 99 titles can be recorded on a DVD- R DL (Video mode) disc. If the 99th title is being recorded when the layer is switched, recording will stop.

???Up to 49 titles can be recorded on a DVD+R DL disc.

???You cannot play, record additional material to, edit or finalize a DVD-R DL or DVD+R DL disc that has been recorded on but not yet finalized on another DVD recorder.

About HDD recording

Recording to the internal hard disk drive (HDD) is very flexible; you have the full choice of recording quality options, including manual mode, and of course you can record, erase and re-record as many times as you like.

The capacity of the hard disk drive means that you can store many hours of video on it, even using the higher quality recording modes.

Important

???The maximum number of titles/chapters per title that can be recorded on the HDD is 999 and 99 respectively. No more recording is possible on the HDD after the maximum number of titles has been reached.

???The maximum continuous recording time for one title is 12 hours.

???It is possible to record both PAL and NTSC titles on the HDD. Before recording, you need to make sure that the Input Line System setting (page 119) matches the TV line system of the source you???re recording.

HDD Video mode compatibility

When recording to the HDD you can choose to record in one of two formats. Set the format from the HDD Recording Format item in the Initial Setup menu (see

page 117).

When set to Video Mode On, high-speed copying from HDD to Video mode DVD-R/- RW or DVD+R/+RW is possible. When recording a bilingual broadcast, set which channel you want to record from the Initial Setup menu (see Bilingual Recording on page 113).

When HDD Recording Format is set to Video Mode Off, high-speed copying isn???t possible. However, both channels of bilingual broadcasts are recorded and you can switch the audio on playback.

When recording a TV broadcast or through an external input, you can display copy control information on screen. (see

Displaying disc information on-screen on page 65).

Recorded audio

In all except the LPCM mode, sound is recorded in two channel Dolby Digital format

(only Dolby Digital 2.0 can be recorded; Dolby Digital 5.1 recording is not possible). When set to LPCM, sound is recorded in high quality, uncompressed Linear PCM format.

If the broadcast audio is bilingual and you are recording to Video mode DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW, or to the HDD with the HDD Recording Format set to Video Mode On, or on the LPCM setting, use the Bilingual Recording setting (page 113) to select the A/ L or B/R audio channel to record before recording starts. In other cases, both channels of a bilingual broadcast will be recorded and you can switch on playback.

Restrictions on video recording

You cannot record copy-protected video using this recorder. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video discs and some satellite broadcasts. If copy-protected material is encountered during a recording, recording will pause automatically and an error message will be displayed on-screen.

Video that is ???copy-once only??? can only be recorded to HDD, CPRM-compatible VR mode DVD-R/-RW (see below), or DVD-RAM.

CPRM

CPRM is a copy protection/scrambling system developed for the recording of ???copy once??? broadcast programs. CPRM stands for

Content Protection for Recordable Media.

This recorder is CPRM compatible, which means that you can record copy-once broadcast programs, but you cannot then make a copy of those recordings. CPRM recordings can only be made on CPRM- compatible DVD-R (ver. 2.0 / 8x or higher) or DVD-RW (ver. 1.1 or higher) discs formatted in VR mode, DVD-RAM discs or on the HDD.

DVD CPRM recordings can only be played on players that are specifically compatible with CPRM.

Recording equipment and copyright

Recording equipment should be used only for lawful copying and you are advised to check carefully what is lawful copying in the country in which you are making a copy. Copying of copyright material such as films or music is unlawful unless permitted by a legal exception or consented to by the rightowners.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

05 Recording

Using the built-in TV tuner

There are three different ways to select TV channels. Note that you can???t change the TV channel during playback, recording or during recording standby.

???CH +/??? buttons

???You can also select the language for a non-NICAM bilingual broadcast.

A + B (L+R)

???When watching a recording made from an external input with Bilingual recording selected (see External Audio on page 113), you can switch the audio channel between left (L), right (R) or both (L+R).

CLEAR

??? CLEAR Number buttons

For example, to select channel 4, press 4 then ENTER; for channel 34, press 3, 4,

ENTER.1

??? CH +/??? buttons on the front panel

Changing audio channels

You can change the audio channel of the broadcast or external input signal.

AUDIO

??? Press to change the audio type.

The current audio channel is displayed on- screen.

???If the NICAM audio setting (see NICAM Select on page 112) is set to NICAM and you are watching a NICAM broadcast, you can switch between NICAM and Regular (non-NICAM) audio.

L R

L+R

Note

???When recording to the HDD with HDD Recording Format set to Video Mode On, to DVD in Video mode, or on the LPCM setting, only one channel of a bilingual broadcast is recorded. In this case, decide which language you want to record before recording by setting the Bilingual Recording setting (see

Bilingual Recording on page 113).

NICAM

Regular

???If the NICAM broadcast is bilingual, you can also select the language.

Regular NICAM A+B

Note

1 Channel presets are numbered 1 to 99.

Recording

Setting the picture quality/ recording time

DVD (VR) DVD (Video) DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM

???SLP (Super Long Play) ??? Lower quality than EP, but gives about eight hours of recording time on a DVD disc.

???SEP (Super Extended Play) ??? Lowest video quality but gives about ten hours of recording time on a DVD disc.

HDD

Before starting a recording, you will usually want to set the picture quality/recording time. There are six standard settings available, which allow you to choose a balance between picture quality and recording time.

When Manual Recording is set to On (see Manual Recording on page 116), a further option will be available (MN1 to MN32 or LPCM, depending on what you set).

When recording to DVD+R/+RW, SLP is the longest recording time available. If you select SEP or MN1 to MN3, the recording mode will automatically revert to SLP.

REC MODE

??? Press repeatedly to select the recording quality.

???XP ??? High quality setting, gives about one hour of recording time on a DVD disc.

???SP (Standard Play) ??? Default quality, used for most applications, gives about two hours of recording time on a DVD.

???LP (Long Play) ??? Lower video quality than SP, but doubles the recording time on a DVD to about four hours.

???EP (Extended Play) ??? Lower quality than LP, but gives about six hours of recording time on a DVD disc.

???MN1 to MN32 / LPCM1 ??? Manual / Linear PCM (available only when manual recording is on)

The setting is indicated in the front panel display, and shown on-screen together with the recording time for a blank recordable disc. If a recordable disc is loaded, the approximate remaining recording time for that disc is also shown. (Note that if the On Screen Display setting (see On Screen Display on page 118) is Off then this information is not displayed.)

Basic recording from the TV

DVD (VR) DVD (Video) DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM HDD

Basic recording from the TV involves just setting the channel to record, choosing whether to record to the HDD or a DVD and selecting the recording quality.

DVD for recording.

???If you???re recording to DVD, load a recordable disc (if you load a new blank DVD-RW or DVD+RW disc, the recorder takes a short while to initialize the disc).

???If you want to record a VR mode DVD-R or a Video mode DVD-RW, you must initialize it before proceeding (see

Initializing recordable DVD discs on page 52).

Note

1Audio is recorded in 16-bit Linear PCM format, video is recorded at XP quality. When recording a bilingual broad- cast, select which audio channel to record (see Bilingual Recording on page 113).

05 Recording

2 Select a TV channel to record.

The front panel display shows the channel number:

Channel preset

???While the recorder is stopped, you can also use the number buttons on the remote to select the channel. (For channel 24, press 2, 4 then ENTER)

???If the recorder is stopped, you can also use the CH +/??? buttons on the front panel to select the channel number.

???See Setting the picture quality/recording time on page 35 for detailed instructions.

AUDIO

4 Select the audio channel to record.

See Changing audio channels on page 34 for more on this.

???When recording in VR mode, if a broadcast is bilingual, both audio channels are recorded, allowing you to switch the audio channel on playback. The only exception to this is when the picture quality is set to LPCM, in which case you do need to select the audio channel before recording.

REC

5 Start recording.

If you want to set a recording end time, press the REC button repeatedly. The recording time increases in 30 minute increments, up to a maximum of six hours. The time the recording will end is shown on-screen and in the front panel display. When the recording ends, the recorder automatically switches into standby if no other operation is being performed.

???To cancel the set recording time, press

REC.

???If you want to pause recording at any time1, press PAUSE. Press again to restart the recording (If recording to the HDD, DVD-RAM or in VR mode, a new chapter is started after recording restarts).

STOPREC

6 Press to stop recording.

???If you set the recording time in the previous step, you can still stop the

recording anytime by pressing STOP REC.

???Recording will stop automatically when there is no more space on the HDD/ DVD, or after 12 hours of HDD recording (whichever is sooner).

Note

1 Except during Chase Play.

Recording

Setting a timer recording

A L L

Using the timer recording features you can program up to 32 timer recordings up to a month in advance. Timer recording programs can be set to record just once, every day, or every week.

There are three ways to program a timer recording; using the Easy Timer Recording feature (see Easy Timer Recording on

page 38), using the G-Code programming system (see Timer recording using the G- Code??? programming system on page 39), or using manual timer recording (see Setting a manual timer recording on page 41).

You can set the recording quality for your timer recording in the same way as for a regular recording, but with the added option of an AUTO mode, which maximizes the recording quality for the space available on the disc (if recording to DVD), or to fit on to a blank DVD disc (if recording to HDD).

You can set timer recordings to record to a recordable DVD or to the hard disk drive. For regular (daily or weekly) HDD timer recordings that you don???t need to keep, you can use the Auto Replace Recording feature to automatically replace the previous timer recording with the new one. Note that when you use this feature, the previous recording made on that timer program will be replaced by the next one, regardless of whether you have watched it yet or not.

You can also set the recorder so that it will adjust the recording quality to try and fit the recording on to the disc if it would not otherwise fit at the recording quality you set (see Optimized Rec on page 116 for more on this).

Finally, if you set a timer recording to record to DVD but there isn???t a recordable DVD loaded at the time of the recording, the Recovery Recording feature will automatically record the program to the HDD for you.

Important

???A timer recording can???t be set if there are already 32 timer programs waiting to be recorded.

???Timer recording will not start if:

???The recorder is already recording.

???A disc is being initialized, finalized or unfinalized.

???Timer recording will start when the operation preventing timer recording has finished.

???The timer indicator ( ) lights in the front panel display when the timer is active. If the indicator is blinking it means that (for a DVD timer recording) there is no disc loaded, or the disc loaded is not recordable (for an HDD timer recording it means that the HDD is not recordable).

???Approximately two minutes before a timer recording is set to start, the recorder will go into timer recording standby. In timer recording standby you cannot use some functions.

???The maximum length for timer recordings made to the HDD is 24 hours. However, because one title (HDD) is limited to 12 hours, recordings over 12 hours will be spread over two titles. Note that there will be a break in the recording of a few seconds between titles.

FWD SCAN buttons.

05 Recording

Easy Timer Recording

As the name suggests, Easy Timer Recording makes setting up a timer recording as simple as possible.

HOME

REC MODE

3Set the recording quality.

???DVD recording: The AUTO option automatically sets the best recording quality for the space available on the disc loaded at the time of recording.

???HDD recording: The AUTO option automatically sets the best recording quality that would fit on to a blank DVD disc.

DVD for recording.

recording start date and time on the grid.

??? You can move the cursor forward or back an hour at a time using the REV SCAN and

Current time

Recording start time

Each row of the grid is one day (you can set the timer recording for up to a month in advance). Each column is a 15 minute interval.

The darker area represents time that has already passed and can???t therefore be selected. The lighter area is time that???s available.

6 ENTER Set the start time.

The start date and time is displayed in the middle of the screen.

???You can go back and reset the start time if you need to by pressing RETURN.

7 Move the cursor to the recording end time on the grid.

Recording start time

Recording end time

As you move the cursor around the grid, an arrow stretches from the start time to the current cursor position, representing the length of the recording. A recording of up to six hours can be set.

ENTER

8Set the end time.

9 Select ???Yes??? to set the timer recording and exit, or ???No??? to go back to the Easy Timer Recording screen.

???You can check the timer recording details you just set from the main timer recording screen (see Setting a manual timer recording on page 41).

Timer recording using the G- Code??? programming system

This system makes programming timer recordings very simple. Most TV guides publish G-Code programming numbers with their program details. If you want to make a timer recording of a program, you just input the corresponding code. The date, start, stop and channel settings are made

automatically. All you have to do is tell the recorder the recording mode, and whether it???s a once-only recording or a regular recording.

Note that if the country setting is incorrect (set in the Setup Navigator), timer recordings made using the G-Code programming system may not work as expected.

1 Press ???G-Code??? to display the G-Code program screen.

You can also access this screen from the Home Menu (press HOME MENU, select

Timer Recording, then

G-Code system).

G-Code#

???Use the number buttons to enter the G- Code programming number. (To clear the last digit entered, press CLEAR.)

???You can also use the /// buttons to select digits from the on- screen display.

2After making the settings, select ???Enter??? and press ENTER.

The timer recording screen appears with the timer program you just set.

3Confirm that the settings are correct.

If the channel number isn't displayed, use the / buttons to highlight CH, then use the / buttons to set the correct channel number.

05 Recording

???If the channel number is set, but incorrectly, set up the guide channel (see G-Code CH Setting on page 112).

4Select ???Store Program??? to finish.

???Other options in the same menu panel allow you to name the program, and change the recording destination and/or recording mode.

Checking/editing timer recording settings

You can check and/or edit the timer recording settings made by the G-Code system by selecting Details from the G- Code# setting screen.

Code# setting screen.

The Timer Program Set screen appears, filled out with the timer recording details.

2 Check and edit the fields as necessary.

See Setting a manual timer recording on page 41 for more on this.

the timer program and exit.

G-Code programming with the power off

You can enter a G-Code programming number when the recorder is in standby.

Note that the recording is always made to the HDD. If you want to record to a DVD disc, you???ll need to switch on the power and use the full G-Code program screen.

Important

???You can???t use this feature until you have set up the guide channels. See G-Code CH Setting on page 112.

???You can???t change the recording mode.

???You can???t program daily or weekly timer recordings.

1 Press ???G-Code???.

The front panel display shows the current recording mode and prompts you to enter the G-Code programming number.

2Use the number buttons to enter the number.

???To clear the last digit entered, press

CLEAR.

3Press ENTER.

The display shows the timer settings:

Date Start time End time HDD and Recording channel Recording mode.

???If CODE ERROR appears in the display, check that the number is correct and that the guide channel is set (see G-Code CH Setting on page 112), then set the timer recording again.

???If CAN???T SET appears in the display, it means that although you entered a valid number, the program has already finished.

Recording

Setting a manual timer recording

The timer recording screen you can see all the timer programs already set, clear programs and set up new ones.

1 Press TIMER REC to display the Timer Recording screen.

You can also access the Timer Recording screen from the Home Menu (press HOME MENU, select Timer Recording, then Timer Recording).

This screen shows all the timer programs currently set.

???Each row is for one timer recording program, with the date and time information, channel, recording mode, DVD or HDD and recording status.

???The amount of free space available on the HDD and the currently loaded recordable DVD is shown towards the bottom of the screen.

???In the upper-right corner, the number of timer programs already set is shown next to Tmr Pgms.

???If there are more than five timer

programs already set, press NEXT to switch page (go back using the PREV button).

???You can also delete a timer program before it???s started (before the recorder enters timer recording standby) by highlighting it and pressing CLEAR. See also Deleting a timer program on

page 43.

2 Select ???New Input??? to set a new timer program, then press ENTER.

3Enter the timer recording settings.

Use the / buttons to select a field; use the / buttons to change the value.

???CH ??? Choose a channel (Pr 1 to Pr 99, excluding skip channels), or one of the external inputs from which to record.

???Date ??? Choose a date up to one month in advance, or select a daily or weekly program.

???Start ??? Set the recording start time.

???Stop ??? Set the recording end time (maximum length of a timer recording is 24 hours).

???Extend ??? Extend the end time of the timer recording (select Off, 30, 60, 90 or 120 mins.)

4If you want to change the recording mode, recording destination, etc., select ???Set Detailed???.

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In this area you can set:

Record to ??? Select HDD for hard disk recording or DVD for DVD recording. Select HDD for Auto Replace Recording (daily or weekly timer recording only).

Recording Mode ??? Select XP, SP, LP, EP,

SLP or SEP, (See Setting the picture quality/ recording time on page 35). If Manual Recording is on, then you can also select the LPCM setting, or MN (press ENTER then use the / buttons to select the level).

Auto Replace Rec. ??? Automatically erases the previous daily or weekly recording when the next one is recorded.

Genre ??? Select a record genre (for HDD recording only).

Bilingual Recording ??? Select which channel of a bilingual broadcast to record (necessary if recording to a Video mode DVD or to the HDD with the HDD Recording Format set to Video Mode On).

HDD Recording Format ??? Select Video Mode On or Video Mode Off depending on whether you need high-speed copying to Video mode DVD capability or not.

5 After entering all the timer recording information, highlight ???Store Program??? and press ENTER.

The timer recording list screen is displayed again. The timer program you just input appears in the list. The rightmost column shows various timer recording status messages:

???OK ??? Can be recorded.

???Time Over ??? Not enough space on the HDD (the recording won???t finish).

???Over 12h ??? Recording time of over 12 hours set (when recording to the HDD the recording will be split into two titles).

???Overlap ??? Two timer programs partially or completely overlap. The one starting earlier will take priority.

???Until ... (eg., Until 13/8) ??? For a regular recording, the last program that could be recorded is shown.

???Data Over ???Can???t record because the disc management area of the disc is full.

???Cancel Once ??? A regular timer program is set to skip.

???Can???t Rec ??? Not possible to record.

???Title Over ??? Can???t record because there is already the maximum number of titles on the disc (HDD: 999; DVD: 99).

???Recording ??? The program is currently recording.

???Standby ??? The recorder is in timer recording standby.

???nothing displayed ??? Another timer recording or copying is in progress.

6 To exit the timer recording screen, press HOME MENU.

Tip

???To enter a title name for the timer recording in advance, select Set Title Name and follow the on-screen display.

Note

???If you set a DVD timer recording but there is no recordable DVD disc loaded, or the disc loaded doesn???t have enough free space for the complete recording, Recovery is shown. In this case (unless you load a suitable disc before the recording actually starts), the recorder will use the HDD for recording. (The message Can???t Rec will appear if there are already 999 titles on the HDD or if there is not enough free space on the HDD for recording.)

???For a DVD timer recording, if Optimized Rec (see Optimized Rec on page 116) is set to On, the recorder will adjust the recording quality to try and fit the recording on the disc. If the recording will not fit onto the disc even on MN1 (MN4 for DVD+R/+RW) recording quality then the Recovery Recording feature will automatically make the recording to the HDD instead.

???If there is very little free space left on the HDD, an Auto Replace Recording may not complete successfully.

???If the HDD is being used for playback or high-speed copying when an Auto Replace Recording is due to start, the new timer recording will not replace the old one. However, the next time the timer recording starts, both of the older two programs will be erased.

Editing a timer program

You can change any of the settings in a timer program before the recording is due to start.

1Press TIMER REC.

2Highlight the timer program you want to change.

3Press then select ???Modify??? from the command menu panel.

Alternatively, press ENTER.

The Timer Program Set screen appears from which you can edit the settings.

4Edit the timer recording settings as necessary.

5Select ???Store Program??? to finish.

Confirm the settings you made from the following screen.

Deleting a timer program

You can delete timer programs you no longer need.

1Press TIMER REC.

2Highlight the timer program you want to erase.

3Press then select ???Erase??? from the command menu panel.

???Select Yes to confirm or No to cancel.

???You can also just press CLEAR when the timer program is highlighted.

Skipping a regular timer program

If you???ve set a regular daily or weekly timer program, you can set the recorder to skip the next scheduled recording.

1Press TIMER REC.

2Highlight the timer program you want to skip.

3Press then select ???Cancel Once??? from the command menu panel.

???In the timer program list, Cancel Once appears by the program.

??? You can also just press PAUSE when the timer program is highlighted.

Extending a timer recording in progress

You can extend a timer recording beyond the programmed end time in two different ways. This can be useful if a broadcast program overruns, for example.

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Canceling or extending the timer

REC

1 Press and hold for three seconds during a timer recording.

Recording continues, but the timer indicator disappears from the front panel display indicating that the timer has been canceled.

REC

2 Press repeatedly to extend recording in 30 minute blocks.

Programming a new end time

You can edit the end time of a timer recording you have previously set.

HOME

1 Select ???Timer Recording??? then ???Timer Recording??? from the Home Menu.

from the command menu panel.

Alternatively, press ENTER.

The Timer Program Set screen appears, from which you can edit the settings.

necessary.

You can also edit the Extend time parameter.

Stopping a timer recording

Preventing use of the recorder before a timer recording (child lock)

You can make all the front panel and remote control buttons inoperative using the child lock feature. This is useful when you set a timer recording and want to make sure that the timer settings are not changed before recording has finished.

STANDBY/ON

1 If the recorder is on, switch it into standby.

2 [Front panel] Press and hold for three seconds to lock the controls.

The front panel display briefly shows LOCK. If any buttons are pressed on the remote or front panel, LOCK is briefly displayed again.

???To unlock the recorder, press and hold STOP on the front panel (while the recorder is stopped) for three seconds until the display shows UNLOCK.

Recording

Timer recording FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

???Even though the timer is set, the recorder doesn???t start recording!

Check that the disc loaded or HDD is recordable, not locked (see Lock Disc on page 103), and that there are fewer than 99/999 titles already on the DVD/HDD.

???The recorder won???t let me enter a timer program! Why not?

You can???t enter a timer program if the clock isn???t set.

???What happens when two or more timer programs overlap?

Basically, the program with the earlier recording start time has priority. However, the recorder will start recording the program with the later start time after the earlier program is finished. If two programs have the same times (but different channels, for example), the program set most recently takes priority.

DVD if you???re recording to the HDD) by selecting it from the Disc Navigator screen (see Using the Disc Navigator with recordable discs and the HDD on page 58).

DVR-640H-S/DVR-541H-S: Chase Play is not possible when DV is the recording input.

Imprtant

???You can???t use this feature during Auto Start Recording, or in Auto Start Recording standby (the AUTO indicator is lit in the front panel display).

start playback from the beginning of the current recording1.

select another title to play.

You can use all the usual playback controls, such as pause, slow-motion play, scan and skip.

??? To stop playback, press STOP (recording will continue).

Simultaneous recording and playback (Chase Play)

HDD

Chase Play allows you to watch a recording that is still in progress from the start, without having to wait until the recording has finished (i.e., playback is ???chasing??? the recording).

In fact, you???re not just limited to watching the recording in progress. You can watch anything else already on the HDD (or on a

??? To stop recording, press STOP REC (playback will continue).

???During recording or in timer recording standby, you can???t play an HDD title, DVD or Video CD/Super VCD disc if the Input Line System setting doesn???t match the TV line system of the disc/HDD title (see also Additional information about the TV system settings on page 119). Also, during simultaneous recording and playback, if the TV line system of the playback track/title changes then playback will automatically stop.

Note

1You can???t start playback immediately after recording starts. Simultaneous playback and recording doesn???t work while copying or backing up.

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Recording from an external component

DVD for recording.

REC

You can record from an external component, such as a camcorder or VCR, connected to one of the recorder???s external inputs.

1 Make sure that the component you want to record from is connected properly to the DVD recorder.

See Chapter 2 (Connecting up) for connection options.

INPUT

SELECT

2 Press repeatedly to select one of the external inputs to record from.

The current input is shown on-screen and in the front panel display:

???The recorder will only start recording from the DV IN jack if there is a valid signal. Recording will also pause if the signal is interrupted during recording.

???If your source is copy-protected using Copy Guard, you will not be able to record it. See Restrictions on video recording on page 33 for more details.

Automatic recording from a satellite tuner

???L1 ??? Input 1 / Auto Start Rec

???L2 ??? Input 2 (front panel)

???L3 ??? Input 3

???DV ??? DV input (front panel) (DVR-640H- S/DVR-541H-S only)

Check that the Audio In settings for DV Input, External Audio and Bilingual Recording are as you want them (see Audio In on page 112).

???If the aspect ratio is distorted (squashed or stretched), adjust on the source component or your TV before recording.

REC MODE

3Set the recording quality.

???See Setting the picture quality/recording time on page 35 for detailed information.

HDD

If you have a satellite tuner or some other kind of set top box connected to the INPUT 1/AUTO START REC input, you can have the recorder start and stop recording automatically with the timer settings of the connected component. (If the other component doesn???t have a built-in timer, you???ll need to use it with an external timer

unit.)1

After setting up for Auto Start Recording, this recorder starts recording when it detects a signal from the other component. When the signal ceases, the recorder stops recording.

If you want to use this recorder with the timer features of your satellite tuner, see

Language code list on page 133.

Note

1 You can???t set Auto Start Recording when:

???the recorder is recording or in timer recording standby.

???the HDD is not recordable.

???the HDD already contains the maximum number of titles (999).

Important

???It takes a little while for this recorder to switch on and start recording after detecting a signal. Please bear this in mind when setting the timer.

???If Auto Start Recording is set, it will not start if another timer recording is in progress.

???Timer recordings take precedence over Auto Start Recording. Auto Start Recording will stop if a timer recording is due to start. After the timer recording has finished, Auto Start Recording will resume.

1Set the timer for the satellite receiver (or other component), then switch it into standby (if necessary).

Check the manual that came with the receiver if you???re not sure how to do this.

2Check that the ???Audio In??? settings for ???External Audio??? and ???Bilingual Recording??? are as you want them.

See Audio In on page 112 for more on these settings.

3Set up the recorder.

???Use REC MODE to set the recording quality. See Setting the picture quality/ recording time on page 35 for detailed information.

4Press HOME MENU and select ???Timer Recording???, then ???Auto Start Recording???.

5Select ???Yes??? to switch Auto Start Recording on, or ???No??? to switch off.

If you choose ???Yes??? the recorder automatically goes into standby.

The AUTO indicator in the front panel display lights.

The recorder will automatically switch on and start recording when the other component comes on. Recording stops when the external component switches off.

???To cancel Auto Start Recording, press STANDBY/ON while the recorder is in standby. The AUTO indicator goes off.

???To cancel Auto Start Recording once recording has already started, press

REC for three seconds (this cancels Auto Start Recording, but recording continues), then STOP REC to stop recording.

??? You can also stop recording by pressing STOP REC then selecting Yes to

confirm.

Tip

??? Alternatively, with no OSD displayed, press and hold the front panel STOP REC button for more than three seconds to switch Auto Start Recording on directly. After switching on, switch the recorder into standby.

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Recording from a DV camcorder

DVR-640H-S/DVR-541H-S only

You can record from a DV camcorder connected to the DV IN jack on the front panel of this recorder. Using the recorder???s remote, you can control both the camcorder and this recorder.

Before recording, make sure that the audio input for the DV IN jack is setup (see DV Input on page 113).

Important

???The source signal must be DVC-SD format

???Some camcorders cannot be controlled using this recorder???s remote.

???If you connect a second recorder using a DV cable, you cannot control the second unit from this one.

???You can???t control this unit remotely from a component connected to the DV IN jack.

???You can???t record date and time information from DV cassette.

???During DV recording, if a part of the tape is blank, or has copy-protected material on it, this recorder will pause recording. Recording will restart automatically when there is a recordable signal. However, if there is more than 10 seconds of blank tape, this recorder will stop recording and the camcorder should stop (depending on the camcorder).

???For best results when recording from a DV camcorder to this recorder, we recommend cueing the camcorder to the place you want to start recording from and setting the camcorder to play- pause.

1 Make sure your digital camcorder is connected to the front panel DV IN jack.

Also, set the camcorder to VTR mode.

REC MODE

2 Set the recording quality.

???See Setting the picture quality/recording time on page 35 for detailed information.

3From the Initial Settings menu, check that the DV audio input is setup as you require.

See DV Input on page 113 for more on this.

???Check also that the Audio In settings for

External Audio and Bilingual Recording are as you want them (see Audio In on page 112).

HOME

4 Select ???Copy???, then ???DV Record??? from the Home Menu.

???DV recording only works when the digital camcorder is in VTR mode with a tape loaded.

Drive??? or ???Record to DVD???.

6 Find the place on the camcorder tape that you want to start recording from.

For best results, pause playback at the point from which you want to record.

???Depending on your camcorder, you can use this recorder???s remote to control the

???You can pause or stop the recording by selecting Pause Rec or Stop Rec from the on-screen display. You cannot control the camcorder from this remote control during recording.

???If you restart recording after stopping the camcorder, the first few seconds of the camcorder tape will not be recorded.

Use the pause button on your camcorder instead and recording will start immediately.

???HDD, DVD (VR Mode) and DVD-RAM only:

A chapter marker is inserted every time there is a break in the timecode on the DV tape. This happens when the recording is stopped or paused then restarted, for example.

???While recording, you cannot exit the DV recording screen using the HOME MENU or RETURN button.

Frequently Asked Questions

???I can???t get my DV camcorder to work with the recorder!

Check that the DV cable is properly connected. Also make sure that what you???re trying to record is not copy- protected.

If it still doesn???t work, try switching off the camcorder then switch back on.

???There???s a picture, but no sound!

Try switching the DV Input setting (see DV Input on page 113) between Stereo 1 and Stereo 2.1

Note

1 If the audio subcode on the DV tape cannot be read correctly, the audio type will not switch automatically. You can switch the audio manually from the External Audio setting (page 113).

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Playing your recordings on other DVD players

DVD (VR) DVD (Video) DVD+R DVD+RW

Most regular DVD players can play finalized discs recorded in Video mode and DVD+R discs. A number of players (including many Pioneer models) can also play DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode, finalized or not. Most players will not play VR mode DVD-R discs, although some DVD-ROM drives and DVD recorders may be able to (finalization might be necessary). Check the manual that came with the player to check what kinds of discs it will play.

When you finalize a Video mode or DVD+R disc, a title menu is created from which you can select titles when you play the disc.

There are a number of different styles of title menu to choose from to suit the content of the disc.

All the title menus are navigated in the usual

way, pressing MENU or TOP MENU to display the menu, then using the ///

followed by ENTER to select titles and start playback.

Finalizing a disc

DVD (VR) DVD (Video) DVD+R DVD+RW

Finalizing ???fixes??? the recordings on the disc so that it can be played on a regular DVD player or computer equipped with a suitable

DVD-ROM drive.1

Note that the disc name will appear in the title menu after you finalize a disc. Make sure the disc name is as you want it before you finalize the disc as it can???t be changed afterwards. If you want to rename the disc, see Input Disc Name on page 103 before starting the steps below.

DVD+RW discs don???t generally need finalizing. However, if you want a title menu to appear when you play the disc, then you will need to finalize. When using a DVD+RW, you can still record and edit even after finalizing. although the title menu will disappear if you do so. Finalize the disc again to generate a new title menu.

Important

???Once you???ve finalized a Video mode or DVD+R disc, you can???t edit or record anything else on that disc. However, the finalization on a DVD-RW disc maybe ???undone???; see Undo Finalize on page 104 for how to do this.

???A VR mode DVD-R/-RW (excluding DVD- R DL) disc can still be recorded and edited on this recorder even after finalizing.

Note

1 If the TV line system of the disc is different to the current setting of the recorder, you will not be able to finalize the disc. See Additional information about the TV system settings on page 119 for how to change the recorder???s setting.

???Video mode DVD-R DL discs and DVD+R DL discs must be finalized in order to play in other recorders/players. Note however that some recorders/ players will not play even finalized dual- layer discs.

1 Load the disc you want to finalize.

Make sure that the recorder is stopped before proceeding.

+RW discs only, select a title menu style, then select ???Yes??? to start finalization or ???No??? to cancel.

The menu you select will be the one that appears when the ???top menu??? (or ???menu??? for a DVD+R/+RW) is selected on any DVD player.

Finalize

???Discs recorded partially or fully on the Pioneer DVR-7000 DVD recorder do not support this feature. These discs will have only a text title menu when finalized on this recorder.

5 The recorder will now start finalizing the disc.

During finalization:

???If the finalization process of a DVD-RW or DVD+R/+RW disc is going to take more than around four minutes, you can press ENTER to cancel. Around four minutes before completion, the option to cancel disappears.

???You can???t cancel the finalization of a VR mode DVD-R disc.

???How long finalization takes depends on the type of disc, how much is recorded on the disc and the number of titles on the disc. A disc recorded in VR mode can take up to one hour to finalize. Video mode DVD-R/-RW and DVD+R/+RW discs can take up to 20 minutes.

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Initializing recordable DVD discs

DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-RAM

DVD-R/-RW discs can be initialized for either Video mode recording or VR mode

recording.1

When you first load a blank DVD-RW or DVD+RW disc, the recorder initializes it for recording automatically. By default, blank DVD-RW discs are initialized for VR mode recording. See DVD-RW Auto Init. on

page 117 if you want to change the default to Video mode.

DVD-R discs are ready for Video mode recordings out of the box; if you want to use a DVD-R for VR mode recording, you must initialize it before recording anything on the disc.

DVD+RW and DVD-RAM discs can also be initialized in order to erase the contents of the disc.

Important

Mode???, ???VR Mode??? or ???Initialize DVD+RW???.

It takes about 30 seconds to initialize the disc (except DVD-RAM discs, which can take up to 1 hour).

1 min left

???Initializing a DVD-RW, DVD+RW or DVD-RAM disc will erase everything recorded on it. Make sure there is nothing on the disc that you want to keep!

???You may not be able to re-initialize a DVD-RW disc in a different format if it was originally initialized on an older DVD recorder.

???Once initialized for VR mode recording, you can???t re-initialize a DVD-R back to Video mode.

Note

1 If a disc was previously finalized on an older DVD recorder, you may not be able to re-initialize and/or initialize it for Video mode recording.

Playback

Chapter 6

Playback

Introduction

Most of the features described in this chapter make use of on-screen displays. Navigate these using the cursor buttons and ENTER. To go back one level from any screen, use the RETURN button.

Remember also that the button guide at the bottom of every screen shows which buttons do what.

Many of the functions covered in this chapter apply to the HDD, DVD discs, Video CDs, Super VCDs, WMA/MP3/DivX discs and CDs, although the exact operation of some varies slightly with the kind of disc loaded.

???Many functions are not available when a Video CD is playing in PBC mode. Start playback from the Disc Navigator screen for non-PBC playback (see Using the Disc Navigator with playback-only discs on page 59).

???For discs that contain JPEG picture files, see The PhotoViewer (DVR-640H-S) on page 93 and The PhotoViewer (DVR-541H- S/DVR-340H-S) on page 101.

Basic playback

A L L

This section shows you how to use your recorder for playback of discs (DVD, CD, etc.), and for playback of video from the HDD.

Important

???Throughout this manual, the term ???DVD??? means any kind of playable or recordable DVD. If a function is specific to a particular kind of DVD disc, it is specified.

???Some DVD-Video, DVD+R and DVD+RW discs don???t allow certain playback controls to operate at certain points in the disc. This is not a malfunction.

DVD for playback.

If playing video from the HDD, skip to step 5 below.

Select DVD for any kind of disc playback.

OPEN/CLOSE

2 Load a disc.

Load a disc with the label side facing up, using the disc tray guide to align the disc (if you???re loading a double-sided DVD-Video disc, load it with the side you want to play face down).

???If you want to play a DTS audio CD, please first read the note on page 56.

06 Playback

PLAY

3 Start playback.

???If you???re playing a DVD-Video or Video

CD, a disc menu may appear when you start playback. Use the /// buttons and ENTER to navigate DVD disc menus, and the number buttons and ENTER for Video CD menus.

???When playing video from the HDD, playback will automatically stop after the end of a title is reached.

???There may be a slight pause when playback switches from the first to the second layer of a dual-layer disc.

???See the following sections for more details on playing specific kinds of discs.

STOP

4 Press to stop playback.

5When you???ve finished using the recorder, eject the disc and switch the recorder back into standby.

Playing DVD discs

The table below shows the basic playback controls for DVD-Video, and recordable DVD discs.

PLAY Press to start playback. If RESUME is displayed on-

screen, playback starts from the place last stopped.

STOP Press to stop playback.

You can resume playback from the same point by pressing PLAY. (Press STOP again to cancel the resume function.)

PAUSE Pauses playback, or restarts

playback when paused.

REV SCAN FWD SCAN Press to start scanning. Press repeatedly to increase the scan- ning speed.

CLEAR

ENTER

Except VR mode: During play- back, enter a chapter number then press ENTER to skip directly to that chapter within the currently playing title.

On some discs, you can also use the number buttons to select numbered items in the disc menu.

VR mode only: During playback, enter a title number then press

ENTER.

All: Press CLEAR to clear a number entry and start again.

Playback

Playing from the HDD

The table below shows the basic playback controls when playing video recorded on the hard disk (HDD).

PAUSE Pauses playback, or restarts

playback when paused.

REV SCAN FWD SCAN Press to start scanning. Press repeatedly to increase the scan- ning speed.

ENTER

BACK CM SKIP (Commercial back/skip) Each press skips backward/forward

progressively up to a maximum of ten minutes forward or three minutes back.

STEP/SLOW Press to start slow-motion play- back. Press repeatedly to

change the playback speed. While paused, press to advance a single frame in either direc- tion.

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Playing CDs and WMA/MP3 discs

The table below shows the basic playback

controls for audio CDs1, and WMA/MP3 files.

PLAY Press to start playback.

STOP Press to stop playback.

PAUSE Pauses playback, or restarts

playback when paused.

REV SCAN FWD SCAN Except WMA: Press to start

scanning. Press again to increase the scanning speed. (There are two scan speeds; the current scan speed is shown on-screen.)

Playing Video CD/Super VCDs

The table below shows the basic playback controls for Video CD/Super VCDs.

Some discs feature Playback Control (PBC for short) menus. These discs show PBC in the display when you load them and display a menu on-screen from where you can select

what to watch.2

PLAY Press to start playback.

Video CD only: If RESUME is dis- played on-screen, playback starts from the place last stopped.

STOP Press to stop playback.

Video CD only: You can resume playback from the same point by pressing PLAY. (Press STOP again to cancel the resume function.)

PAUSE Pauses playback, or restarts

playback when paused.

REV SCAN FWD SCAN Press to start scanning. Press repeatedly to increase the scan- ning speed.

Note

1If you want to play a DTS audio CD, make sure the recorder is connected to a DTS-compatible amp/receiver with a digital connection. Noise will be output through the analog outputs. Also make sure that STEREO is selected using the AUDIO button (see Switching audio channels on page 64).

2When playing in PBC mode, some playback features, such as search, repeat and program play are not avail- able. You can play a PBC Video CD/Super VCD in non-PBC mode by starting playback using the Disc Navigator (see Using the Disc Navigator with playback-only discs on page 59).

CLEAR

ENTER

During playback, enter a track number then press ENTER to skip directly to that track.

Press CLEAR to clear a number entry and start again.

While a PBC menu screen is displayed, use to select num- bered menu items.

PAUSE Pauses playback, or restarts playback when paused.

REV SCAN FWD SCAN Press to start scanning. Press repeatedly to increase the scan- ning speed.

BACK CM SKIP Video CD only: Each press skips backward/forward progressively

up to a maximum of ten min- utes forward or three minutes back. Note that this function doesn???t work when playing in PBC mode.

STEP/SLOW Press to start slow-motion play- back. Press repeatedly to

change the playback speed (for- ward only).

While paused, press to advance a single frame (forward only).

RETURN Press to display the disc menu of a Video CD/Super VCD play- ing in PBC mode.

STEP/SLOW Press to start slow motion play- back (press repeatedly to

change the slow motion play speed).

While paused, press to advance one frame.

AUDIO Press to display the playback audio type; press repeatedly to change the playback audio type.

SUBTITLE Press to display subtitle information; press repeatedly to change subtitles.

Playing DivX video files

The table below shows the basic playback controls for DivX video files.

PLAY

Press to start playback.

If RESUME is displayed on- screen, playback starts from the place last stopped. Play- back of titles (DivX ???les) pro- ceeds in alphabetical order.

STOP Press to stop playback.

You can resume playback from the same point by pressing PLAY. (Press STOP again to cancel the resume function.)

06 Playback

Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc

Use the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc and start playback.

Using the Disc Navigator with recordable discs and the HDD

DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM HDD

You can use the Disc Navigator to browse and edit video on recordable DVDs and the HDD, and to view information on titles.

See also Editing on page 67 for more on editing recordable discs.

???You can also access the Disc Navigator from the Home Menu.

to display the previous/next page of titles.

???To change the thumbnail picture displayed for a title see Set Thumbnail on page 72.

???For HDD recordings, you should be able to see a thumbnail title digest. If it doesn???t display, set Set Preview to Normal. See Set Preview on page 119.

ENTER

4Play the highlighted title.

???You can also select Play from the command menu options.

Changing the display style of the Disc Navigator

You can choose to display titles in the Disc Navigator in various different ways, sorted alphabetically, by recording date, by genre, and so on. You can also choose whether to display four or eight titles on the screen at the same time.

The View Options panel

???Genre???, then press ENTER to see the available view options.

???Style ??? Select four or eight titles per screen view

???Sort order ??? Sort by date (most recent first), unwatched first, title name or recording date (oldest first)

???Genre ??? Display all genres or just a selected genre

press ENTER.

The title list display is updated according to the new display preferences.

Using the Disc Navigator with playback-only discs

DVD-Video CD Video CD Super VCD WMA/MP3

DivX

HOME

1 Display the Home Menu.

Alternatively, for a CD, Video CD, Super VCD or WMA/MP3/DivX disc, you can press DISC NAVIGATOR, which takes you straight to the Disc Navigator screen.

Depending on the type of disc you have loaded, the Disc Navigator looks slightly different, but they are all navigated in the same way.

The screen below shows a WMA/MP3/DivX disc. Navigate to the folder, or the track/title within a folder that you want to play.

Playback starts after you press ENTER.

???For discs that contain CD-Audio tracks and WMA/MP3 tracks or DivX titles, you can switch the playback area between CD, WMA/MP3 and DivX. This can only be done while the disc is stopped.

Scanning discs

A L L (except WMA)

You can scan discs at various speeds, forwards or backwards.1

Note

1 ??? Only analog audio is output when scanning audio CDs.

???No subtitles are displayed when scanning DVDs and DivX titles.

???Analog and digital sound is output when scanning DVDs and DivX titles with Dolby Digital or Linear PCM sound on forward SCAN 1 (Linear PCM is output from the coaxial digital output, except during chase playback and simultaneous recording/playback). No sound is output when using other scan speeds.

???No sound is output when scanning from the HDD, except on forward SCAN 1. (Linear PCM is output from the coaxial digital output during forward SCAN 1).

???Depending on the disc, normal playback may automatically resume when a new chapter is reached on a DVD disc.

reverse or forward scanning.

??? The scanning speed is shown on-screen.

the scanning speed.

There are four scanning speeds available when playing HDD video, a DVD or a DivX title. Reverse playback is also possible with

HDD and DVD video.1

There are two scanning speeds for other types of disc.

Frame advance/frame reverse

DVD HDD Video CD Super VCD DivX

You can advance or back up video on a DVD disc2 or the HDD frame-by-frame.

With Video CDs/Super VCDs and DivX titles, you can only use frame advance.

Playing in slow motion

DVD HDD Video CD Super VCD DivX

You can play video at various slow motion speeds. DVDs and video on the HDD can be played in slow motion in either direction, while Video CDs/Super VCDs and DivX titles can only be played forwards in slow motion.

The Play Mode menu

There is no sound when playing in slow motion.

the slow motion speed.

The current playback speed is indicated on- screen.

A L L

The Play Mode menu gives you access to search functions, repeat and program play functions.

Note

1 Reverse playback may not be smooth.

2 Depending on the disc, normal playback may automatically resume when a new chapter is reached.

PLAY MODE

??? Press to display the Play Mode menu.

???You can also access the Play Mode menu from the Home Menu (press

HOME MENU).

???To exit the Play Mode menu, press

HOME MENU or PLAY MODE.

track number or a search time.

Time Search (HDD, DVD): For example, for 25 minutes into the current title, press 2, 5, 0, 0. For 1 hour and 15 minutes and 20 seconds into the title, press 1, 1, 5, 2, 0.

Search Mode

A L L

The Search Mode feature lets you start playback from a specified point in a disc by

time1 or by title/chapter/folder/track number.

the Play Mode menu, then choose a search option.

The available search options depend on the type of disc.

Time Search (Video CD): For example, for 2 minutes and 30 seconds into the current track, press 2, 3, 0.

Title/Chapter/Folder/Track Search: For example, for track 6, press 6.

ENTER

3 Start playback.

A-B Repeat

DVD HDD CD Video CD DivX

The A-B Repeat function allows you to specify two points (A and B) within a track or title that form a loop which is played over

and over.2

Repeat??? from the Play Mode menu.

Note

1 When using time search, playback may occasionally start slightly before or after the time you input. 2 If you switch camera angles on a DVD during A-B repeat play, A-B repeat is canceled.

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ENTER

2 With ???A (Loop Start)??? highlighted, press at the point you want the loop to start.

ENTER

???Select ???Repeat??? from the Play

Mode menu, then choose a repeat play mode.

ENTER

3 With ???B (Loop End)??? highlighted, press at the point you want the loop to end.

Playback immediately jumps back to the start point and plays the loop round and round.

???When playing a DVD-Video/Video mode DVD, or from the HDD, the start and end points of the loop must be in the same title.

???To resume normal playback, select Off from the A-B Repeat menu, or press CLEAR if no menu OSD (such as the Play Mode menu) is displayed.

Repeat play

A L L

There are various repeat play options, depending on the kind of disc loaded, or if you???re using the HDD for playback. It???s also possible to use repeat play together with program play to repeat the tracks/chapters in the program list (see Program play

below).1

???To resume normal playback, select Repeat Off from the Repeat Play menu, or press CLEAR if no menu OSD (such as the Play Mode menu) is displayed.

Program play

HDD DVD-Video CD Video CD Super VCD

WMA/MP3

This feature lets you program the play order

of titles/chapters2/folders/tracks on a disc or the HDD.

Mode menu, then ???Input/Edit Program???.

The Input/Edit Program screen varies according to the disc type. Below is the DVD input screen.

Note

1 If you switch the camera angle during repeat play of a DVD-Video disc, repeat play is canceled.

2 When playing a program list of DVD-Video chapters, chapters not included in the program list may be some- times be played, depending on the disc.

Tip

???To save your program list and exit the program edit screen without starting playback, press HOME MENU or PLAY MODE.

or track for the current step in the program list.

After pressing ENTER to add the title/ chapter/folder/track, the step number automatically moves down one.

???To insert a step into the program list, highlight the step number where you want to insert another step, then select a chapter/title/folder/track as usual. After pressing ENTER, all the subsequent steps move down one.

???To delete a step from the program list, highlight the step you want to delete, then press CLEAR.

3 Repeat step 2 to build up a program list.

A program list can contain up to 24 titles/ chapters/folders/tracks.

???To repeat play the program list, select Program Repeat from the Repeat Play Mode menu (see Repeat play on

page 62).

???Press CLEAR during playback to switch off program play (if no menu OSD, such as the Disc Navigator, is displayed).

Press while stopped to erase the program list.

???From the Program menu you can also: Start Program Play ??? Starts playback of a saved program list

Cancel Program Play ??? Turns off program play, but does not erase the program list

Erase Program List ??? Erases the program list and turns off program play

Displaying and switching subtitles

Program play remains active until you cancel program play, erase the program list, eject the disc or switch off the recorder.

DVD-Video DivX

Some DVD and DivX discs have subtitles in one or more languages; the disc box will usually tell you which subtitle languages are available. You can switch subtitle language

during playback.1

Note

1 ??? Some discs only allow you to change subtitle language from the disc menu. Press MENU or TOP MENU to access.

??? To set subtitle preferences, see Subtitle Language on page 115.

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Check the disc packaging for details of the subtitle options.

SUBTITLE

??? Select/change the subtitle language.

The current subtitle language is shown on- screen and in the front panel display.

???To switch off subtitles, press SUBTITLE then CLEAR.

Switching DVD and DivX soundtracks

amp/receiver with built-in DTS decoder via the digital output. See Connecting to an AV amplifier or receiver on page 20 for connection details.

Switching audio channels

DVD (VR) DVD-RAM HDD CD Video CD Super VCD

WMA/MP3

For HDD2 and VR mode content recorded with bilingual audio, you can switch between left (L) channel, right (R) channel, or both

DVD-Video DivX

When playing a DVD disc or DivX title recorded with two or more soundtracks (often in different languages), you can

switch the soundtrack during playback.1

Check the disc packaging for details of the soundtrack options.

AUDIO

??? Change the audio soundtrack.

The current audio language is shown on- screen and in the front panel display.

???The sound may drop out for a few seconds when switching soundtracks.

???Some discs feature both Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks. There is no analog audio output when DTS is selected. To listen to the DTS soundtrack, connect this recorder to a DTS decoder or AV

(L+R).3

When playing Video CDs and audio CDs you can switch between stereo, just the left channel or just the right channel.

Some Super VCDs have two soundtracks. With these discs you can switch between the two soundtracks as well as individual channels in each.

AUDIO

??? Press repeatedly to display/ switch the audio channel.

The audio channel(s) currently playing are indicated on-screen.

Note

1 ??? Some discs only allow you to change audio language from the disc menu. Press MENU or TOP MENU to ac- cess.

??? To set audio language preferences, see Audio Language on page 114.

2 Only when HDD Recording Format is set to Video Mode Off (HDD Recording Format on page 117).

3 When playing a Bilingual recording on a VR mode disc, if you are listening to the Dolby Digital soundtrack via the digital output, you cannot switch the audio channel. Set Dolby Digital Out to Dolby Digital PCM (see Dolby Digital Out on page 113) or listen via the analog outputs if you need to switch the audio channel.

Playback

HDD DVD (VR) DVD-RAM

L+R ??? Both channels (default)

L ??? Left channel only

R ??? Right channel only

CD Video CD WMA/MP3

Stereo ??? Stereo (default) 1/L ??? Left channel only 2/R ??? Right channel only

Super VCD

1 Stereo ??? Soundtrack 1 / Stereo (default)

1 L ??? Soundtrack 1 / Left channel

1 R ??? Soundtrack 1 / Right channel

2 Stereo ??? Soundtrack 2 / Stereo

2 L ??? Soundtrack 2 / Left channel

2 R ??? Soundtrack 2 / Right channel

Switching camera angles

DVD-Video

Some DVD-Video discs feature scenes shot from two or more angles???check the disc box for details: it should be marked with a icon if it contains multi-angle scenes. When a multi-angle scene is playing, the same icon appears on screen to let you know that other angles are available (this can be switched off if you prefer???see Angle Indicator on page 118).

ANGLE

??? Switch the camera angle.

???The angle number is displayed on- screen.

???If the disc was paused, playback starts again with the new angle.

Displaying disc information on-screen

You can display various on-screen information about the disc loaded or the HDD.

DISPLAY

??? Display/change the on-screen information.

???Press once to show the HDD and removable disc (DVD, etc.) activity together. Press again to show the status of just the currently selected playback/ recording device (HDD or removable disc).

???To hide the information display, press DISPLAY repeatedly until it disappears.

HDD and removable disc activity display

Press DISPLAY once to see the HDD and removable disc (DVD, etc.) activity. Use the HDD and DVD button to switch between the two kinds of display.

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The example displays below show high- speed copying from HDD to DVD, and HDD chase playback.

Indicates copy-protected material

Indicates a multi-angle scene

Indicates the data transfer rate

Tip

???See Switching camera angles on page 65 for more on multi-angle scene switching.

???When using the simultaneous play and record feature, the display shows information for playback only.

???During real-time copy, the copy source playback information is displayed.

???The Video mode disc displays become the same as a DVD-Video disc once the disc is finalized.

???The total recording time figure shown in parenthesis is calculated based on a 12 cm / 4.7 GB disc at the displayed record setting.

???Recording and playback times for TV recordings are approximately 0.1 % shorter than the actual time. This is because of the slightly different frame rates of TV broadcasts versus DVD.

???The frame number is shown next to the elapsed time display when the disc is paused.

???Copy Once or Can???t Record messages may appear in the stop or recording displays. These indicate that the broadcast TV program contains copy control information.

Chapter 7

Editing

Editing options

The table below shows which commands you can use with the HDD and different disc types.

DVD-R/-RW

DVD-R/-RW, DVD-RAM

HDD (Video mode),

DVD+R/+RW

(VR mode)

Create (page 69)

Play (page 70)

Erase (page 70)

Edit > Title Name (page 71)

Edit > Set Thumbnail

(page 72)

Edit > Erase Section

(page 73)

Edit > Divide (page 74)

Edit > Chapter Edit

(page 74)

Edit > Set Genre (page 76)

Edit > Lock (page 76)

Edit > Move (page 77)

Edit > Combine (page 77)

Genre Name (page 78)

Multi-Mode (page 78)

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The Disc Navigator screen

The Disc Navigator screen is where you can edit video content on unfinalized Video mode and VR mode DVD-R/-RW discs, DVD+R/ +RW and DVD-RAM, as well as video content on the internal hard disk drive.

Important

???Titles that have been recorded with a Input Line System setting different to the current setting of the recorder are shown in the Disc Navigator with a blank thumbnail image. See also Additional information about the TV system settings on page 119.

???During recording, if you display the Disc Navigator for the HDD, some of the titles

may appear with a mark. These titles were recorded with a Input Line System setting different to the current setting of the recorder. During recording, these titles cannot be played.

screen.

Playback will automatically stop when you do this.

???The Disc Navigator is also accessible from the Home Menu.

PREV NEXT

??? When in the title list, press to display the previous/next page if there are more titles than can be displayed.

DISPLAY

??? Press to change the title information displayed in the title list.

between the HDD and DVD Disc Navigator screens.

???Titles on the HDD marked with a icon are recently recorded titles that haven???t yet been played.

Editing accuracy

Some editing commands ask you whether you want to keep Video mode compatibility or frame accuracy (Video Mode Compatible Editing or Frame Accurate Editing).

Frame accurate editing is very precise. The edit point is accurate to the exact frame you choose. However, this accuracy is not preserved in any copy you make if you use the high-speed copy function to make a Video mode DVD.

Video mode compatible editing is less precise. The edit point you choose will only be accurate to within 0.5 to 1 second. On the other hand, these edit points will be preserved if you use high-speed copy to make a Video mode DVD or DVD+R/+RW.

HDD genres

The large capacity of the HDD means that there may be many hours of video in the recorder. To help you organize your HDD video content you can assign different genres to titles. There are 14 genres in total, including ten user-definable ones that you can name as you like.

Create

DVD (VR) DVD-RAM Play List only

Use this function to create a Play List and add titles to it.

Before you can use this command, make sure that the Play List is switched on in the view options panel on the left.

command menu panel.

to the Play List.

Repeat these two steps to add as many titles as necessary to the Play List.

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Play

DVD (Video) DVD (VR) DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM

HDD

Use this function to start playback of a title.

command menu panel.

Playback of the title you selected starts.

Erase

DVD (Video) DVD (VR) DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM

HDD

Use this function to erase unwanted titles.

When you erase titles from the HDD or Original titles from a VR mode DVD-RW, the available recording space increases accordingly. Erasing a title from a Video mode DVD-RW or DVD+RW disc increases the available recording time only if it is the

last title on the disc.1

Erasing Play List titles, or titles from a DVD-R (VR mode or Video mode) or DVD+R, will not result in any more free space on the disc.

to cancel.

Tip

???You can erase a title quickly by pressing CLEAR when the title is highlighted. Confirm the edit by pressing ENTER.

Note

1 There may be cases where erasing a title from a DVD+R/+RW disc will result in incontiguous title numbers.

Editing

Title Name

DVD (Video) DVD (VR) DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM

HDD

You can give titles new names of up to 64 characters long for VR mode, DVD-RAM and HDD recordings, and up to 40 characters for Video mode recordings and DVD+R/+RW discs.

from the command menu panel.

???A name generated automatically by the recorder will already be in the name input section of the screen. Use the

REV SCAN / FWD SCAN buttons to change the cursor position.

???Select CAPS or small to change to upper or lower-case, or use the CASE

???You can also use the CLEAR button to delete characters directly (press and hold for two seconds to delete the whole name). For other remote control key shortcuts, see Using the remote key shortcuts to input a name below.

???For discs formatted on a different DVD recorder, you will see only a limited character set.

and return to the main Disc Navigator screen.

???To return to the main Disc Navigator screen without saving changes to the title name, press RETURN.

Using the remote key shortcuts to input a name

The table below shows the remote control key shortcuts that you can use to input characters in the name input screen. Pressing a button repeatedly cycles through the characters shown.

If you want to enter two characters in succession that are both on the same button (for example a P and an R), press FWD SCAN to advance the cursor one space manually between inputting the two characters.

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+~ ( ) _ / : ; ??? ` ^ @ # ??? % ?? | + =

{} [ ] < >

*1 lower-case: ??; upper-case: ??

Set Thumbnail

HDD DVD (Video) DVD (VR) DVD+R DVD+RW

DVD-RAM

You can change the thumbnail picture that appears in the Disc Navigator for a title to any frame that appears in that title.

1 Highlight the title you want to change the thumbnail picture for.

ENTER

2 Select ???Edit??? > ???Set Thumbnail??? from the command menu panel.

The thumbnail setting screen appears from which you can find the frame you want.

You can also use the chapter and time search features (press PLAY MODE), and the CM SKIP and CM BACK buttons.

ENTER

4 Select ???Exit??? to return to the Edit screen.

Erase Section

HDD DVD (VR) DVD-RAM

Using this command you can delete a part of a title, ideal for cutting out the commercial breaks in a recording made from the TV.

Please select the type of editing. Video Mode Compatible Editing is recommended for compatibility with high-speed copying.

Video Mode Compatible Editing

Frame Accurate Editing

???For more information about these options, see Editing accuracy on page 69.

4 Highlight ???From??? then use the playback controls ( , , , , etc.) to find the start of the section to erase, then press ENTER.

The bar at the bottom of the screen indicates the current play position in the title. After pressing ENTER, a marker shows the start of the section.

same way, find the end of the section to erase, then press ENTER.

After pressing ENTER, another marker indicates the end of the section, with the section itself marked in red.

to cancel.

In the thumbnail viewer you can see a few seconds of video either side of the marked section to see how the edit will look.

???When editing VR mode Original content, you may not be able to erase very short sections (less than five seconds).

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Divide

HDD DVD (VR) DVD-RAM Play List only

Use this command to divide a title into two. Note that once divided, the two new HDD titles cannot be recombined into one again.

the command menu panel.

3 HDD only: Select the type of edit.

Please select the type of editing. Video Mode Compatible Editing is recommended for compatibility with high-speed copying.

Video Mode Compatible Editing

Frame Accurate Editing

???For more information about these options, see Editing accuracy on page 69.

to cancel.

!Divided titles cannot be combined.

OK?

Yes No

Chapter Edit

DVD (VR) DVD-RAM HDD

When editing a VR mode DVD or video on the HDD you can edit individual chapters within a title, with commands for erasing, combining and dividing.

1 Highlight the title that contains the chapters you want to edit.

Please select the type of editing. Video Mode Compatible Editing is recommended for compatibility with high-speed copying.

Video Mode Compatible Editing

Frame Accurate Editing

???For more information about these options, see Editing accuracy on page 69.

4Select the command you want:

???Divide ??? Divide a chapter into two or more parts: Use the playback controls

( , , , , etc.) to find the point at which you want to divide the chapter, then press ENTER.

You can keep dividing the chapter as many times as you wish (up to 999 chapters per DVD-R/-RW/-RAM disc or 99 chapters per HDD title).

???Erase1/Move2 ??? Erase or move chapters: Select the chapter you want to erase/move and press ENTER. Select whether you want to erase or move the chapter.

Move command only: Select the destination for the chapter, and press

ENTER.

???Combine3 ??? Combine two adjacent chapters into one: Highlight the bar divider between two adjacent chapters and press ENTER.

main Disc Navigator screen.

Note

1 When editing VR mode Original content, it may not be possible to erase chapters less than five seconds long. 2 VR mode Play List only.

3 It may not always be possible to combine two chapters, even though they are adjacent. If a chapter has been divided into three, then the middle chapter erased, it is not possible to combine the two remaining chapters into one.

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Set Genre

HDD

Use this command to assign a genre to a title.

the command menu panel.

Lock

HDD DVD (Video) DVD (VR) DVD+R DVD+RW

DVD-RAM

Original only

You can lock a title so that it can???t be edited or erased accidently. If you do need to edit it, you can always unlock it later.

Important

???You can???t undo any edits made before changing the lock status. You also can???t undo a lock/unlock command using the Undo option from the Disc Navigator menu.

1 Highlight the title you want to lock (or unlock).

command menu panel.

An unlocked title will become locked; a locked title will be unlocked. Locked titles are shown in the Disc Navigator with a padlock icon.

Editing

Move

DVD (VR) DVD-RAM Play List only

Use this function to re-arrange the playing order of Play List titles.

command menu panel.

Title to move

Insert position

After pressing ENTER, the new, updated Play List is displayed.

Combine

DVD (VR) DVD-RAM Play List only

Use this function to combine two Play List titles into one.

to combine.

This title will remain in the same place after combining with another title.

the command menu panel.

3 Select another title to combine with the first.

This title will be appended to the first title selected.

The screen below shows title 3 selected to be appended to title 1:

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!OK to combine titles 1 and 3 ?

Yes No

???The name can be up to 12 characters long.

???For information on remote control key short cuts, see Using the remote key shortcuts to input a name on page 71.

Genre Name

HDD

Use this command to rename one of the ten user-definable genres (Free 1 to Free 10).

command menu panel.

Input Genre Name

Free 1

CAPS small

A B C D E F G H I J K L M . , ? ! N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z ( ) : ;

A A A A A A ?? ?? E E E E I I I I # D N O O O O O ?? U U U U Y ?? $ %

definable genre names.

Multi-Mode

HDD

Multi-Mode allows you to select several titles, then select a command that will be applied to all of them. In this way you can select multiple titles and then erase them all at once, for example.

command menu panel.

want applied to all the marked titles.

For example, select Erase to erase all the marked titles.

Once the command is completed, Multi- Mode is automatically exited.

Undo

DVD (Video) DVD (VR) DVD+R DVD+RW

If you make a mistake while editing, you can generally undo it. There is one level of undo (in other words, you can only undo the last edit you made).

command menu panel.

???You can???t undo anything after exiting the Disc Navigator screen.

Frequently asked questions

???Why doesn???t the available recording time increase when I erase titles from a VR mode DVD-R?

When you erase titles from a DVD-R (or DVD+R), the titles are no longer displayed, but the content remains on the disc. DVD-R/+R are write-once media; they can???t be erased or rewritten.

???I can???t edit my disc!

You may find that as the available recording time is reduced on a VR mode DVD-R disc, editing is no longer possible. This is because information about your edits requires a certain amount of disc space. As you edit, this information builds up, eventually preventing you from editing further.

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Chapter 8

Copying and backup

Introduction

Use the copying features of this recorder to:

???Back up important recordings stored on the HDD to a DVD.

???Make a DVD copy of a recording on the HDD to play in another player.

???Transfer video from a DVD to the HDD for editing.

???Transfer edited video from the HDD to DVD.

The simplest way to copy a title is to use the One Touch Copy feature. This copies the currently playing HDD title to DVD, or DVD title to the HDD. See One Touch Copy on page 81 for detailed instructions.

For more sophisticated copying tasks you can build a Copy List of titles to copy, and edit titles so that you only copy the bits you want. See Using Copy Lists on page 82 for detailed instructions.

Where possible, the recorder will copy your recordings at high-speed. Depending on the recording mode, the kind of disc loaded and various other factors, copying can be as fast as one minute per hour of video. See

Minimum copying times on page 121 for more on copying times.

If you want to save disc space you can copy video at a lower recording quality (for example, an XP recording on the HDD copied to SP on a DVD). Copying in this way is always done in real-time.

When real-time copying from the HDD to a Video mode DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW, the chapter markers in the original material are not copied. Chapter markers are put into the copy at intervals, according to the Auto Chapter settings (see also Auto Chapter (Video) and Auto Chapter (DVD+R/+RW) on page 117).

Restrictions on copying

Commercial DVD-Video discs are protected using Copy Guard. These discs cannot be copied to the HDD.

Some video material is copy-once protected. This means that it can be recorded to HDD, but it can???t then be freely copied again. If you want to transfer copy-once protected material from HDD to DVD, you???ll need to a CPRM ver. 1.1 or higher VR mode DVD-RW, ver. 2.0 or 2.1 VR mode DVD-R, or CPRM- compatible DVD-RAM disc (see CPRM on page 33 for more on this). Only one instance of a copy-once protected title can be added to the Copy List, and after it???s been copied, the title is erased from the HDD (it is therefore not possible to copy a locked title that is copy-once protected).

You can identify copy-once protected material during playback by displaying disc information on-screen. If the current title is copy-once protected, an exclamation mark ( ! ) is shown.

One Touch Copy

* See also Copyright above.

The One Touch Copy feature copies the currently playing or selected (in the Disc Navigator) HDD title to DVD, or DVD title to HDD. The whole title is copied, regardless of where in the title you start the copy.

HDD to DVD copies are made in the same recording mode. When copying DVD to HDD, the copy is made in whatever recording mode is currently set.

Make sure that a recordable DVD disc is loaded when trying to copy from the HDD.

REC MODE

1 If you???re copying from DVD to the HDD, select a recording mode.

Note that selecting a recording mode higher than the title playing will not result in a better quality recording.

the current title.

The front panel display indicates that the title is being copied.

???High-speed copying is used when copying from the HDD to DVD. Playback continues while copying.

???Real-time copying is used when copying from DVD to the HDD. Playback restarts from the beginning of the title.

Canceling One Touch Copy

You can cancel a One Touch Copy once it???s started.

Copying is canceled and the video already copied is erased.

???If you cancel a HDD to DVD-R/+R copy, the space available for recording does not return to the pre-copy figure.

Notes on copying using One Touch Copy

Copying to DVD

???Title name, chapter markers, as well as thumbnail picture markers for the Disc Navigator, are also copied. However, if you copy to a Video mode DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW, only the first 40 characters of a name are copied.

???The chapter markers in the copy may not be in exactly the same positions as the original when recording on to a Video mode DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW.

???You can???t use the One Touch Copy function to copy a title if any part of the title is copy-once protected.

???A title that contains mixed aspect ratios can???t be copied to a Video mode disc. Use a VR mode DVD-R/-RW or DVD-RAM disc for this type of material.

08Copying and backup

???Low resolution (SEP through LP modes1) widescreen material can???t be copied to a Video mode disc. Use a VR mode DVD-R/-RW or DVD-RAM disc for this type of material.

???When HDD Recording Format is set to Video Mode Off, titles recorded in LP/ MN9 to MN15 modes cannot be high- speed copied to a Video mode disc. Please use a VR mode DVD-R/-RW or DVD-RAM.

???Recordings of bilingual broadcasts cannot be high-speed copied to a Video mode DVD. Please use a VR mode DVD- R/-RW or DVD-RAM.

???Titles over 8 hours cannot be copied to single-layer DVD+R/+RW discs using One Touch Copy. Use DVD+R DL discs for titles over 8 hours.

???Titles recorded in MN1 to MN6, SEP, SLP or EP mode cannot be copied to DVD+R/ +RW using One Touch Copy.

Copying to the HDD

???The maximum title length for copying is 12 hours.

???Title name and chapter markers are also copied, except when copying from a finalized Video mode disc.

???Thumbnail picture markers and chapter markers for the Disc Navigator are copied, but their position in the copy may be slightly changed from the original.

???If some part of the title being copied is copy-protected, copying will start, but the copy-protected portions will not be copied.

Using Copy Lists

* See also Copyright on page 81.

At its simplest, a Copy List is just a list of HDD or DVD titles that you want to copy. When copying HDD titles to DVD, you can, however, edit the titles in your copy list, erasing chapters you don???t need, or re- naming titles, for example. Edits you make to titles in the Copy List do not affect the actual video content; only the ???virtual??? content of the Copy List. So you can freely erase and modify anything in your Copy List safe in the knowledge that the actual content is not being altered.

Copying from HDD to DVD

Important

???The recorder can only store one Copy List at a time.

???The Copy List is erased if the Input Line System setting is changed (see

Additional information about the TV system settings on page 119).

???Resetting the recorder to its factory settings (see Resetting the recorder on page 138) will erase the Copy List.

1Load a recordable DVD.

???It is possible to complete the following steps without having a recordable DVD loaded (or having an uninitialized DVD loaded); however, the steps are slightly different.

???If you want to use a DVD-RW (VR mode) disc for the copy, make sure it is initialized before you start.

Note

1 In manual recording mode these equate to MN1 to MN15 (Video Mode Off) or MN1 to MN8 (Video Mode On).

If this is the first time to create a Copy List, skip to step 5 below.

HDD DVD

DVD/CD HDD

Disc Back-up

DV Record

4 If there is already a Copy List stored in the recorder, choose whether to ???Create New Copy List??? or ???Continue Using Previous Copy List???.

Continue Using Previous Copy List

Create New Copy List

???If you select Continue Using Previous Copy List, skip to step 10 below.

???Selecting Create New Copy List will erase any Copy List already stored in the recorder.

Titles you???ve added to the Copy List are highlighted in pink.

There are some restrictions on titles that can be added to the Copy List if you are copying to a Video mode DVD or DVD+R/+RW:

???When adding titles that contain copy- once protected material, the copy-once parts will not be added.

???When adding titles that contain material of more than one aspect ratio (screen size), each part with a different aspect ratio will be added as a separate title if high-speed copying is possible.

Depending on the title1, high-speed copying may not be possible to a Video mode disc.

Note

1??? Widescreen titles recorded at low resolution (SEP through LP/MN1 to MN15 (Video Mode Off) or MN1 to MN8 (Video Mode On).

???LP/MN9 to MN15 recordings when HDD Recording Format is set to Video Mode Off.

???Bilingual recordings.

???Combined titles that were originally recorded using different recording modes.

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6 Press to display the command menu panel.

The Command Menu panel

7 Select ???Next??? to move on to the Title Edit screen.

8 To edit a title, highlight it using the / buttons, then press ENTER.

A menu of editing commands appears:

???Erase ??? Erase individual titles from the Copy List (see Erase on page 70).

???Title Name ??? Name or rename a title in the Copy List (see Title Name on

page 71).

???Erase Section ??? Erase part of a title (see

Erase Section on page 73).

???Move ??? Change the order of titles in the Copy List (see Move on page 77).

???Preview ??? Check the content of a title in the Copy List.

???Divide ??? Divide a title in the Copy List into two (see Divide on page 74).

???Combine ??? Combine two titles in the Copy List into one (see Combine on page 77).

???Chapter Edit ??? Edit chapters within a Copy List title (see Chapter Edit on page 74):

???Divide ??? Divide a chapter into two.

???Erase/Move ??? Erase a chapter/ Change the chapter order.

???Combine ??? Combine two chapters into one.

???Set Thumbnail ??? Set the thumbnail frame for a title (see Set Thumbnail on page 72).

???Recording Mode ??? Set the picture quality of the copy (see Recording Mode on page 87).

???Bilingual ??? Set how bilingual audio should be copied when copying from HDD to Video mode DVD (see Bilingual on page 87).

???Cancel ??? Exit the menu.

Repeat this step for as many titles you have that need editing.

There are several options available from the next screen:

???Select Recording Mode if you want to change the recording quality (see

Recording Mode on page 87).1

???Select Input Disc Name if you want to change the disc name. Input a name of up to 64 characters for a VR mode disc or 40 characters for a Video mode disc or DVD+R/+RW. (The input method is similar to that of naming titles; see Title Name on page 71.)

???Select Finalize if you want to automatically finalize a Video mode DVD or DVD+R after copying.2 Select a title menu style from the following screen.

Note

1Titles recorded in MN1 to MN6, SEP, SLP or EP mode cannot be copied to DVD+R/+RW using high-speed copy.

2If a timer recording is scheduled to start during copying, the disc will not be finalized.

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Copying from DVD to HDD

Important

???The DVD to HDD Copy screen isn???t accessible when a finalized Video mode disc or a DVD-Video is loaded. As long as the disc is not Copy Guard protected, you can still use the One Touch Copy function, however (See One Touch Copy on page 81).

???The recorder can only store one Copy List at a time.

???The Copy List will be erased if:

???any of the titles on the DVD disc are erased or edited.

???the disc tray is opened.

???playback is switched between Play List and Original.

???the DVD disc is re-initialized or finalized.

???the recorder is reset to its factory settings (see Resetting the recorder on page 138).

???It may not be possible to copy from a DVD disc that was recorded on a different DVD recorder or a PC.

???Selecting Create New Copy List will erase any Copy List already stored in the recorder.

(highlight a title and press ENTER to add).

Titles you???ve added to the Copy List are highlighted in pink.

command menu panel to proceed to the title edit screen.

A menu appears of Copy List editing commands:

???Erase ??? Erase individual titles from the Copy List (see Erase on page 70).

???Move ??? Change the order of titles in the Copy List (see Move on page 77).

???Preview ??? Check the content of a title in the Copy List.

???Cancel ??? Exit the menu.

Repeat this step for as many titles you have that need editing.

command menu panel to proceed to the copy options screen.

???Select Recording Mode if you want to change the recording quality (see

Recording Mode below).

the copy.

???High-Speed Copy1 ??? The Copy List is copied at the same recording quality as the original.

???XP, SP, LP, EP, SLP, SEP, MN2 ??? The Copy List is copied at the specified recording quality in real-time. (Note that if you copy at a higher quality setting than the original, the copy will not be better quality than the original.)

If you select MN above, you can also

option.

change the level setting (MN1 to MN323 or LPCM) from the Recording Quality box that appears.

???Optimized2,4 ??? The recording quality is automatically adjusted so that the Copy List fits on to the space available on the disc. Copying is carried out in real-time.

When you change the recording mode setting, you can see how much disc space it will require. If this is more than is available, it shows up in red and you won???t be able to start copying. In this case, either change the recording quality, or press RETURN to go back to the Copy List screen and erase one or more titles from the Copy List.

Note

1 When copying to a Video mode DVD or DVD+R/+RW, the chapter markers in the copy may not be in exactly the same position as the original.

2 When the copy mode is set to something other than High-Speed Copy for copying to a Video mode DVD or DVD+R/+RW, the chapter markers of the original are not copied. Chapter markers are put into the copy at regular intervals, according to the Auto Chapter setting (see also Auto Chapter (Video)) and Auto Chapter (DVD+R/+RW) on page 117.

3 When copying to a DVD+R/+RW, MN1 to MN3 and SEP modes are not available. 4 Optimized mode only available when copying to DVD.

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Using disc backup

* See also Copyright on page 81.

This feature offers a simple way to make a backup copy of a finalized Video mode disc or DVD+R/+RW. The data is copied first to

the hard disk drive1, then on to another recordable DVD disc.

Start new disc back-up

Resume writing date

Erase back-up date

There are three backup options:

???Start new disc backup ??? Start making a backup of a disc.

???Resume writing data ??? Record the backup data already on the HDD to a recordable DVD.

???Erase backup data ??? Erase the backup data on the HDD.

3 Load the disc you want to make a backup of.

You can only make backup copies of finalized Video mode discs, finalized DVD+R or DVD+RW discs (excluding DVD-R DL/ DVD+R DL discs).

Disc Back-up

No Disc.

Please load a disc to be backed-up.

Disc Back-up

Read from disc and save to HDD.

Start reading?

Start Cancel

???To see the progress of the backup, press

DISPLAY.

???You can cancel the backup process by pressing ONE TOUCH COPY for more than one second.

5 When the data has been copied, take out the disc and load a blank* recordable DVD.

* If you???re using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, the disc doesn???t have to be blank, although the previous contents of the disc will be erased in the backup process.

Disc Back-up

Disc content saved to Hard Disk Drive. Please eject the disc and load a recordable disc

Start Cancel

Note

1 It is not possible to play this material directly from the HDD.

You can use a DVD-R ver. 2.0 or 2.1 disc, or DVD-RW ver. 1.1 or ver. 1.2 disc for the backup.

???If you backup a DVD-R disc to DVD-RW, you cannot undo the finalization later.

???Actual recordable capacity of discs vary so there may be cases where the contents of the disc you???re backing-up will not fit on to a particular blank disc. If this happens, please try another brand of disc.

???DVD-R/-RW discs can only be backed up to DVD-R/-RW discs; DVD+R/+RW discs can only be backed up to DVD+R/ +RW discs.

6 Select ???Start??? to start writing the backed-up data to the blank disc.

Disc Back-up

Write back-up data from Hard Disk Drive.

The disc contents will be overwritten.

OK to start?

Start Cancel

???To see the progress of the backup, press

DISPLAY.

???You can cancel the backup process by pressing ONE TOUCH COPY for more than one second. However, this will make the disc unusable (although if you are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW disc you can re-initialize it in order to make it usable again???see Initializing recordable DVD discs on page 52.)

7 After the recorder has finished recording the backup disc, you can select whether to make another backup of the same data or exit.

Disc Back-up

Disc back-up finished.

To make another back-up copy, please load a recordable disc.

Start Cancel

???Select Start to make another backup copy or Cancel to finish. If you want to make another backup copy, return to step 6 above.

8 If you don???t need to keep the backup data on the HDD, you can delete it now.

Select Yes to delete the data from the HDD; select No to keep it (you can delete it later if you want to).

Disc Back-up

The backed-up data is still on the HDD. Erasing it will increase the free space available. OK to Erase?

???If you decide to leave the backup data on the HDD, you can make backup copies to recordable DVD discs anytime from the Disc Back-up menu.

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Chapter 9

Using the Jukebox

The Jukebox feature allows you to use the recorder???s HDD to store and playback music from up to 999 of your CDs. You can also transfer WMA/MP3 files stored on CD-R/- RW/-ROM or a USB device. Once on the HDD, you can name albums, assign them a genre, and set tracks that you don???t want to play to Jump.

Copying music to the HDD

The first step is to copy some music to the HDD. CD audio is copied in real-time, while WMA and MP3 files are copied at high

speed. All tracks are copied from each CD1 as an album.

WMA/MP3 album and track names are copied along with the audio. CD album and track names are not copied, but you can add these later (see Editing Jukebox albums on page 92).

Usually, the tracks are copied to the HDD in the order they appear on the CD. When copying CD audio, you can copy them in some other order using the program play mode. See Program play on page 62 for how to do this.

Note that once copied to the HDD, audio tracks cannot be copied to a recordable DVD disc.

Important

???While copying CD audio, no other recorder operation is possible.

???When copying CD audio, scheduled timer recordings will not start until copying is complete.

???Copy protected CDs may not copy successfully.

1 Load the CD you want to copy to the HDD.

On pressing ENTER all tracks (or files) on the CD are copied to the HDD.

???You can also start copying by starting playback of the CD (including program play) and then pressing ONE TOUCH COPY.

???To cancel copying an audio CD, press and hold ONE TOUCH COPY for more than one second.

???To cancel copying a WMA/MP3 disc, press ENTER.

???If the CD loaded contains both CD audio tracks and WMA/MP3 files, the part currently selected will play.

Note

1The recorder can copy up to 999 CDs; a CD can contain up to 99 tracks. The recorded audio format is 256 kbps Dolby Digital.

Using the Jukebox

Copying files from a USB device to the HDD

DVR-640H-S only

You can copy WMA or MP3 files from a connected USB device, such as a USB drive, to the HDD.

1 Connect the USB device.

to cancel.

The selected folder on the USB device will be copied to the HDD.

???Up to 99 folders/999 files on the USB device are copyable/displayable.

ENTER

2 Select a Jukebox option.

???Listen to Music/Edit ??? Listen to CDs that have been copied to the HDD.

???Listen to Music (WMA/MP3)/Edit ???

Listen to WMA or MP3 files that have been stored on the HDD.

???Listen to Music from USB Device ???

Listen to music from an external USB device.

The screen below shows CD albums stored on the HDD:

???If you select a whole album to play, all tracks that are not set to Jump will play.

Playing music from the Jukebox

You can select albums or individual tracks from the Jukebox to play.1

HOME

1 Select ???Jukebox??? from the Home Menu.

???If you want to start playback from a

selected track in an album, or play a track that is set to Jump, press to enter the track list then select a track to play.

???Press SUBTITLE or ANGLE to change the page.

Note

1 The digital audio output contains a copy-prohibit signal when albums are playing from the HDD.

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Changing the album view

Editing Jukebox albums

A number of commands are available for editing and changing the playback behaviour of albums.

HOME

1 Select ???Jukebox??? from the Home Menu.

??? Sort order

By number ??? Albums are listed by the album number.

By favorite ??? Most often listened to music appears at the top of the list.

By album ??? Albums are listed alphabetically.

??? Genre

the command menu panel.

???Erase ??? Erase the selected track (if all tracks in an album are selected, the whole album is erased).

???Edit > Edit Title ??? Enter a name of up to 64 characters for the album. See page Title Name on page 71 for how to enter names.

???Edit > Set Genre ??? Set or change the genre for the album.

???Edit > Jump Set1 ??? Set a track to jump so that it doesn't play (choose this command again to cancel the Jump setting).

???Play Mode ??? Change the playback order for albums and tracks.

All Genres ??? All albums are displayed.

Genre ??? Only albums in the selected genre are displayed.

???Genre Name ??? Enter a name of up to 12 characters for a genre. See page Title Name on page 71 for how to enter names.

Note

1 Tracks set to Jump will be skipped during consecutive track playback.

Chapter 10

The PhotoViewer (DVR-640H-S)

From the PhotoViewer you can view JPEG photos and picture files stored on the HDD, recordable DVD or CD-R/-RW/-ROM, or on a

USB-equipped digital camera.1 You can also import files and save them to the recorder???s HDD or a DVD-R/-RW disc.

???View photos on a USB device ??? View photos on a digital camera (or other USB device) connected to the USB port.

???Copy photos from a USB device ??? Copy all photos on a connected USB device to the HDD.

Locating JPEG picture files

you want to view or edit.

View/Edit photos on the HDD

View photos on a CD/DVD

View photos on a USB device

Copy photos from a USB device

???View/Edit photos on the HDD ??? View or edit photos already stored on the recorder???s HDD.

???View photos on a CD/DVD ??? View photos on a Fujicolor CD, CD-ROM, CD- R/-RW, or DVD-R/-RW.

the files you want to view, copy or edit.

???If you encounter a disc that will not play, check that the disc and file formats are compatible with this recorder (see JPEG file compatibility on page 11 and PC- created disc compatibility on page 12).

Note

1 Up to 999 files or 99 folders are viewable, but if there are more files/folders than this on the disc or connected USB camera it is still possible to view them all using the Reload function ( see Reloading files from a disc or USB device on page 94).

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Playing a slideshow

???Depending on the aspect ratio, some pictures may be displayed with black bars top and bottom, or left and right.

list.

The first nine images from the selected folder are displayed as thumbnails in the main part of the screen.

???The larger the file size, the longer it takes the recorder to load the file.

???To start the slideshow from the first file in the folder, skip to step 4 after pressing

ENTER.

menu.

The first thumbnail image is highlighted.

???You can also select a folder, then press to get to the thumbnail view area.

???To get back to the folder list, press RETURN (or when the leftmost thumbnail is highlighted).

the menu.

???You can also select a file or folder then press PLAY to start playing the slideshow.

???Large picture files may take a few seconds to display. This is normal.

???During playback of the slideshow you can listen to WMA/MP3 files in the

Slideshow genre (see Editing Jukebox albums on page 92)

STOP

5 Press to return to the thumbnail view area.

??? You can also use the RETURN button.

???With the leftmost thumbnail highlighted, you can use the button.

???To exit the PhotoViewer, press HOME MENU.

Reloading files from a disc or USB device

If you have a disc with more than 1000 files and/or 100 folders, you can still view all the images using the reload function.

files/99 folders from the disc or connected USB device.

It will take a moment (at most a few minutes) to load in the images.1

??? Use PREV / NEXT to display the previous/next picture, or PAUSE to pause the slideshow.

Zooming an image

During a slideshow you can zoom in to enlarge a portion of the picture by a factor of two or four. You can also move the area of the picture displayed.

1 ENTER Press during the slideshow to zoom the picture.

Repeated presses cycle between zoom off, 2x zoom and 4x zoom. The zoom factor is displayed on-screen.

Rotating an image

You can rotate the displayed picture during a slideshow so you can always view pictures the right way up, whichever way they were taken.

ANGLE

??? Press during the slideshow to rotate the displayed picture clockwise by 90??.

Press repeatedly to continue rotating the picture in increments of 90??.

Importing files to the HDD

You can import files and save them on to the

HDD1 from a CD, DVD or a connected USB camera. Once on the HDD you can edit and organize your pictures and print them out if you???ve connected a PictBridge-compatible printer.

files you want to import.

To import a whole folder, press ENTER here and skip to step 4 below.

???To import multiple folders, use the Multi- Mode; see Selecting multiple files or folders on page 96.

3 Select a file to import, then press

ENTER.

???To import multiple folders, use the Multi- Mode; see Selecting multiple files or folders on page 96.

Note

1 You can press HOME MENU to exit the PhotoViewer screen while the recorder is reloading images. (If you enter the PhotoViewer again, it will resume reloading if from a CD or DVD.)

1 For files you want to keep permanently, we recommend backing up to DVD-R/-RW.

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copy the folder(s)/file(s), or ???No??? to cancel.

???The files will be copied to the HDD with the same folder structure as the original.

???Importing to the HDD will not work if there is insufficient space on the HDD, or if there are already the maximum number of files and/or folders on the HDD (999 folders/999 files per folder).

select it, then choose ???Select??? from the menu.

A checkbox mark () is shown by the item you selected.

???You can also select a file or folder and press STOP to add it to the list.

???To remove a file/folder from the list, select Cancel Selection from the menu.

Selecting multiple files or folders

The Multi-Mode allows you to select multiple folders/files at once for importing or editing.

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the files you want to import.

to apply to all the selected items.

Importing files from a USB device

Use this feature to copy all the files on a connected USB device to this recorder???s HDD.

Important

???After backing up the pictures on your USB device to HDD, we recommend verifying that they have been recorded properly before deleting anything from the camera.

USB device??? from the main PhotoViewer menu.

to cancel.

???While the files are being imported, any timer programs set to start will not begin, and no other operation is possible.

Copying selected files to a DVD-R/-RW

This feature allows you just to copy some of the files stored on HDD to a DVD.

A slideshow of the files is also recorded on the disc as a Video mode title, making it possible to view the photos on other DVD players/recorders that may not be compatible with JPEG file playback. Note

however that you may need to finalize the disc before it will play on another DVD player (copying selected files doesn???t automatically finalize the disc).

Important

???A maximum of 99 titles can be recorded.

???Slideshows can contain up to 99 files. If there are more files than this in the slideshow, multiple slideshows are created on the disc.

???If you erase a slideshow title from a DVD the slideshow will become unplayable but the free space will not increase.

1 Load a blank (or unfinalized Video mode) DVD-R or DVD-RW disc.

you want to copy.

???Copying a folder will copy all the files contained in it.

???To copy multiple folders, use the Multi- Mode; see Selecting multiple files or folders on page 96.

???Folder names on the disc will be number PIONR. File names will be

PHOT number.

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???Note that during copying, any timer programs set to start will not begin, and no other operation is possible.

???While ???Cancel??? is displayed, you can press ENTER to cancel.

Editing files on the HDD

There are a number of commands you can use to edit and organize your pictures stored on the HDD.

Creating a new folder

The folder appears at the bottom of the folder list with the name F_number.

Erasing a file or folder

you want to erase.

???To erase multiple folders, use the Multi- Mode; see Selecting multiple files or folders on page 96.

???Erasing a folder will erase all the files contained in it. Please be careful!

???You can???t erase files that have been locked.

???Folders containing locked files can???t be erased. Unlocked files in the folder, however, will be erased.

???There can be up to 999 folders on the HDD.

to cancel.

???You can also erase a file or folder by pressing CLEAR when the file or folder is highlighted. Press ENTER to confirm.

to cancel.

???Copying to the HDD will not work if there is insufficient space on the HDD; if there are already the maximum number of files and/or folders on the HDD.

Copying files

you want to copy.

???Copying a folder will copy all the files contained in it.

???To copy multiple folders, use the Multi- Mode; see Selecting multiple files or folders on page 96.

Naming files and folders

1Select the file or folder you want to rename.

You can???t rename files that have been locked.

2Select ???File Options??? or ???Folder Options???.

3Select ???Rename File??? or ???Rename Folder???.

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4 Enter a new name for the file/folder.

Filenames or Foldernames can be up to 64 characters long.

See Using the remote key shortcuts to input a name on page 71 for how to enter a name.

Locking/Unlocking files

Locking files will protect them from accidental erasure and prevent them from being renamed.

folder(s)/file(s) to.

Use the same process to both lock and unlock files. Locked files are displayed in the PhotoViewer with a padlock icon.

10 The PhotoViewer (DVR-640H-S)

lock (or unlock).

???To lock/unlock multiple folders, use the Multi-Mode; see Selecting multiple files or folders on page 96.

???To print multiple folders, use the Multi- Mode; see Selecting multiple files or folders on page 96.

It takes a moment for the recorder to communicate with the printer. During this time you can press ENTER to cancel the print.

Locked files are shown with a padlock icon next to them.

???Cancel??? to cancel.

???Once printing has started, you can cancel by pressing ENTER.

Printing files

Connecting a PictBridge-compatible printer to the USB port will enable you to print out

picture files1 stored on the HDD, or directly from a digital camera.

Make sure that the printer (and your digital camera if you are using that as a source) is connected to the recorder before starting.

Tip

???Paper size and layout can be set; the options available depend on your printer???check the printer manual for details.

???If the message Searching for printer. Please wait a moment continues to be displayed, try disconnecting then reconnecting the USB cable.

???This recorder may not work correctly with all printers.

Note

1 Picture files should be standard DCF format. Non-standard files may not print properly.

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Chapter 11

The PhotoViewer (DVR-541H-S/DVR-340H-S)

From the PhotoViewer you can view JPEG Playing a slideshow photos and picture files stored on a CD-R/-

RW/-ROM.1

Locating JPEG picture files

HOME

1 Select ???PhotoViewer??? from the Home Menu.

list.

The first nine images from the selected folder are displayed as thumbnails in the main part of the screen.

???The larger the file size, the longer it takes the recorder to load the file.

The first thumbnail image is highlighted.

??? Use PREV / NEXT to display the previous/next picture, or PAUSE to pause the slideshow.

???Depending on the aspect ratio, some pictures may be displayed with black bars top and bottom, or left and right.

???Large picture files may take a few seconds to display. This is normal.

Note

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STOP

3 Press to return to the thumbnail view area.

???You can also use the RETURN button.

4RETURN Press to return to the folder view

area.

???With the leftmost thumbnail highlighted, you can use the button.

???To exit the PhotoViewer, press HOME MENU.

Reloading files from a disc

If you have a disc with more than 1000 files and/or 100 folders, you can still view all the images using the reload function.

files/99 folders from the disc.

???It will take a moment (at most a few minutes) to load in the images.1

Zooming an image

During a slideshow you can zoom in to enlarge a portion of the picture by a factor of two or four. You can also move the area of the picture displayed.

1 ENTER Press during the slideshow to zoom the picture.

Repeated presses cycle between zoom off, 2x zoom and 4x zoom. The zoom factor is displayed on-screen.

Rotating an image

You can rotate the displayed picture during a slideshow so you can always view pictures the right way up, whichever way they were taken.

ANGLE

??? Press during the slideshow to rotate the displayed picture clockwise by 90??.

Press repeatedly to continue rotating the picture in increments of 90??.

Note

1You can press HOME MENU to exit the PhotoViewer screen while the recorder is reloading images. (If you enter the PhotoViewer again, it will resume reloading.)

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Chapter 12

The Disc Setup menu

From the Disc Setup menu you can name discs, lock the contents to prevent accidental recording and erasure, initialize and finalize discs. The Disc Setup menu is accessed from the Home menu:

Basic settings

Input Disc Name

DVD (VR) DVD (Video) DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM

When you initialize a disc for recording, the recorder automatically assigns a name for the disc ranging from DISC 1 to DISC 99. You can use the Input Disc Name function to change the default disc name to something more descriptive. This name appears when you load the disc and when you display disc information on-screen.

The disc name can be up to 64 characters long for a VR mode disc, or 40 for a Video mode discs and DVD+R/+RW.

???See Title Name on page 71 for more on navigating the input screen.

Lock Disc

DVD (VR) DVD-RAM

??? Default setting: Off

Locking the disc will prevent accidental recording, editing or erasing of the disc.

Important

???A locked disc can still be initialized (which will completely erase the disc).

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Set to On to prevent accidental recording, editing or erasing of the disc loaded. If you need to unlock the disc to make edits, select

Off.

Initialize settings

DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-RAM

You can initialize a recordable DVD-R/-RW disc for either VR mode or Video mode recording.

The first time you load a new DVD-RW disc, it will be automatically initialized for recording according to the DVD-RW Auto Init. setting in the Initial Setup menu (see page 117).

New DVD-R discs are ready for Video mode recording when you load them, but it is also possible to initialize them for VR mode

recording.1

DVD+RW and DVD-RAM discs can also be initialized as a way of erasing the entire disc. When initializing a DVD-RAM disc, select VR mode.

See Initializing recordable DVD discs on page 52 for detailed instructions.

Finalize settings

Finalize

DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+RW

Finalizing ???fixes??? the recordings in place so that the disc can be played on a regular DVD player or computer equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM drive.

It is also possible to finalize DVD+RW discs. This is only necessary if you want to a player to display a title menu for the disc.

See Playing your recordings on other DVD players on page 50 for detailed instructions.

Undo Finalize

DVD-RW

You can undo the finalization on DVD-RW discs recorded on this recorder in Video mode. You need to do this if you want to record more material or edit material already

on the disc.

You can also undo the finalization of VR mode discs which have been finalized on other DVD recorders. If when you load a disc the message This disc cannot be recorded. Undo the finalization is displayed, use this command to be able to record on the disc using this recorder.

Finalize??? then ???Start???.

Note

1 Once initialized for VR mode recording it is not possible to re-initialize the disc for Video mode recording. Also, once recorded in Video mode, the disc cannot be re-initialized for VR mode recording.

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As you record, erase and edit recordings, the HDD file system gradually becomes fragmented. Periodically, the HDD will need optimizing to ???clean up??? all the fragmented files.

When the HDD needs optimizing the recorder will automatically display a message recommending optimization.

Important

???Optimizing the HDD can take as long as eight hours. During optimization, playback and recording are not possible.

???Canceling optimization mid-way does not undo the optimization already done, so the HDD will be partly optimized.

When your DVD recorder is working without a problem this option is not visible in the Disc Setup menu. However, if the HDD file system becomes corrupted for some reason, you can initialize the HDD to fix the problem. Note that initializing the HDD will erase all the data on it.

A progress bar indicates how long there is left to go.

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13 The Video Adjust menu

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.

??? Use the PREV / NEXT buttons to 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

???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).

Choosing a preset

Pr 1

Tuner

Detailed Settings

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).

Pr 1

Memory1

Detailed Settings

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

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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 this is best left set to Auto; try switching to Off if the picture appears unnatural.

???3-D Y/C ??? Adjusts the brightness / colour separation (NTSC video input only).

???YNR ??? Adjusts the amount of noise reduction (NR) applied to the Y (brightness) component.

???CNR ??? Adjusts the amount of noise reduction (NR) applied to the C (colour) component.

???White AGC ??? Turn on for automatic white level adjustment.1

???White Level ??? Adjusts the intensity of white.

???Black Level ??? Adjusts the intensity of black.

???Black Setup ??? Corrects the standard reference black level (NTSC video input only).

???Hue ??? Adjusts overall balance between red and green.

???Chroma Level ??? Adjusts how rich the colors appear.

You can now use the preset for any other input or the built-in TV tuner.

Tip

???To see more of the picture as you adjust different settings, press ENTER after selecting the setting you want to adjust.

Note

1 When White AGC is On, the White Level setting can???t be adjusted.

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Setting the picture quality for disc playback

This setting determines how the picture will look when playing discs.

Choosing a preset

Detailed Settings

There are six presets available:

???TV ??? suitable for LCD and cathode-ray tube TVs

???PDP ??? suitable for plasma display screens

???Professional ??? suitable for professional monitors

???Memory1 ??? user preset 1

???Memory2 ??? user preset 2

???Memory3 ??? user preset 3

You can press DISPLAY to see the individual settings for the current preset (TV, PDP or

Professional).

Creating your own set

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

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

2or 3).

2 Move the cursor down and select ???Detailed Settings???.

Memory1

Detailed Settings

3 Select the picture quality setting you want to adjust.

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 this is best left set to Auto 1; try switching to Auto 2, On or Off if the picture appears unnatural.

???YNR ??? Adjusts the amount of noise reduction (NR) applied to the Y (brightness) component.

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???BNR ??? Adjusts the amount of noise reduction (NR) applied to the block noise (artefacts visible in areas of flat color, caused by MPEG compression).

???MNR ??? Adjusts the amount of noise reduction (NR) applied to the mosquito noise (artefacts visible around the edges of an image, caused by MPEG compression).

???Detail ??? Adjusts how sharp edges appear.

???White Level ??? Adjusts the intensity of white.

???Black Level ??? Adjusts the intensity of black.

???Black Setup ??? Corrects the standard reference black level (NTSC video playback only).

???Gamma Correction ??? Adjusts the brightness of darker images.

???Hue ??? Adjusts overall balance between red and green.

???Chroma Level ??? Adjusts how rich the colours appear.

4Use the / buttons to adjust the currently selected picture quality setting.

5When you have all the settings as you want them, press HOME MENU to exit.

Tip

???To see more of the picture as you adjust different settings, press ENTER after selecting the setting you want to adjust.

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14 The Initial Setup menu

Chapter 14

The Initial Setup menu

Using the Initial Setup menu

The Initial Setup menu is where you can set various recorder options for sound, picture, language and so on.

Some settings can only be changed when the recorder is stopped. During playback and recording these settings are grayed out in the Initial Setup menu.

Except for the Setup Navigator, menu screens are exited automatically after 20 minutes of inactivity.

???Press HOME MENU and select ???Initial Setup???.

In the table below, the default option is marked with a ???.

The clock must be set in order to use timer recording.

See also About the input line system on page 119 for more information on this setting.

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Additional information about the TV system settings

About the input line system

This recorder is compatible with PAL, SECAM, 3.58 NTSC and PAL-60 TV systems. The Input Line System and Input Colour System settings determine how the recorder treats incoming video signals from an external input or the built-in TV tuner.

Please note the following points when changing the input line system:

???If, when the Input Line System setting is changed, the screen goes blank (due to incompatibility with your TV), you can switch back by pressing and holding the front panel STOP button then pressing

OPEN/CLOSE (also front panel) while the recorder is stopped.

???When you switch the Input Line System setting the Copy List is erased. If you

switch the setting using the STOP button and OPEN/CLOSE buttons as described above, there is no confirmation, so please use with care.

???You can???t mix recordings of different TV line systems on the same disc.

???When you change this setting, the Input Color System setting also changes (page 120).

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About NTSC on PAL TV

Depending on the Input Line System setting and the NTSC on PAL TV setting, the signal format output when the recorder is stopped varies as shown in the table below.

About the input color system

The available options of the Input Color System setting depend on the Input Line System setting. The table below shows the different options available.

Additional information about component video output

If you switch the Component Video Out setting to Progressive when using a TV that is not compatible with progressive-scan video, you will not be able to see anything

displayed on your TV. If this happens, press and hold the STOP button on the front panel, then press PLAY. This will set the recorder???s video output back to Interlace.

Selecting other languages for language options

language list.

This option appears in the settings for DVD Menu Language, Audio Language, and Subtitle Language.

ENTER

???Select by language name: Use the / buttons to change the language.

???Select by code number: Press then use the number buttons to enter the four-digit language code.

See Language code list on page 133 for a list of available languages and corresponding codes.

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Chapter 15

Additional information

Minimum copying times

The table below shows the minimum HDD to DVD copying time for one hour of video.

Please note that not all discs are compatible with high-speed copying.1 Check with the disc manufacturer for compatibility.

DVD disc type

Note that all times in the above table are approximate. Also that actual copy speed varies with the part of the disc being recorded.

*1 Titles recorded on DVD+R/+RW in SEP, SLP or EP modes cannot be high-speed copied.

Note

1Depending on the disc, the copy speed may be reduced (for example, although a 6x disc is used, the copy may be made at 2x speed).

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*1 The first figure refers to when the Input Line System is set to 525 System; the second when set to 625 System.

*2 Modes MN1 to MN3 not available when using DVD+R/+RW.

*3 Titles recorded at MN6 or lower cannot be high-speed copied to DVD+R/+RW.

???Levels separated by a bold line show where there is a noticeable change in picture quality.

???Audio recording in all manual recording modes is in Dolby Digital 2 ch format, except for LPCM mode, which is in Linear PCM format.

???When recording to the HDD, recording for the times given will use approximately 4.7 GB of HDD space (equivalent to one recordable DVD).

???See also Recording on page 31.

Troubleshooting

Incorrect operation is often mistaken for trouble and malfunction. If you think there is something wrong with this component, please check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after checking the points below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.

General

cally ejected after clos- ??? Check that the disc is loaded properly (aligned in disc tray and label-

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???Check that the connected TV and/or the AV amp/receiver is set to the correct input.

???The recorder may be set to progressive scan with an incompatible

TV. Reset to interlace by pressing and holding the front panel STOP button then pressing PLAY.

All settings are reset ??? If the recorder is unplugged (or there is a power failure) while the recorder is on, all the settings will be lost.

??? Make sure that you switch the recorder into standby before unplugging the power cord.

Remote control does ??? If you connected this recorder to another Pioneer product using the not workCONTROL IN jack, point the remote control at the other component to

use (page 14).

???Set the remote control to the same ID number as the recorder (page 119). (When the batteries run down, the remote mode is automatically reset to Recorder1.)

???Use the remote within its operating range (page 6).

???Replace the batteries (page 6).

No sound or sound is distorted

???Make sure that the amp/receiver or TV is set to the correct input and the volume turned up.

???There is no sound when the picture is paused, or during scanning or slow motion play. Press PLAY to resume regular playback.

???DTS discs can only be played if this recorder is connected to a DTS decoder or DTS compatible amp/receiver. If you have connected a suitable decoder, also make sure that the Initial Setup > Audio Out > DTS Out setting is On.

???Some 96 kHz discs do not output audio through the digital jack. In this case, switch the input of your amp/receiver to analog.

???Check the audio cable connections (page 14).

???If the sound is distorted, try cleaning the cable plugs.

Cannot switch a bilin- ??? During real-time copying it is not possible to switch audio channels.

The picture is distorted ??? Change the Input Line System setting (page 119). (You can also change it by pressing the STOP button and OPEN/CLOSE on the front panel simultaneously with the recorder stopped.)

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Screen is stretched ver- ??? Make sure that the TV Screen Size setting (page 117) is correct for tically or horizontally the kind of TV you have (see also page 135).

???If you have a widescreen TV, check its aspect ratio settings.

???This recorder???s input switches into wide mode automatically according to the input signal. When the unit connected is not compatible with VIDEO ID-1 (widescreen signalling), set the connected component to output 4:3 aspect ratio (standard) video.

During playback the picture is dark or dis- torted

??? When a copy-protected disc is played via a VCR, the picture will not display correctly. Connect the recorder directly to your TV.

Can???t record or does ??? Check that there is some remaining blank space on the DVD/HDD. not record successfully ??? For a Video mode disc or DVD+R, check that the disc isn???t already

???nalized.

???Check the limits on the number of titles and chapters on a disc:

???HDD: 999 titles

???VR mode: 99 titles, 999 chapters per disc

???Video mode disc: 99 titles per disc, 99 chapters per title

???DVD+R/+RW: 49 titles per disc, 99 chapters per title (max 254 chapters per disc)

???Check that the source you are trying to record is not copy protected.

???For a VR formatted disc, check that the disc isn???t locked (page 103).

???Check that you are recording with the same TV system (PAL, NTSC, etc.) as the disc has already been recorded in. All recordings on a disc must be in the same TV system. When recording to the HDD, it is also necessary to set the Input Line System setting to match what you want to record (page 119).

???The power may have failed during recording.

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Can???t use One Touch ??? Make sure that there is a recordable DVD-R/-RW loaded with some Copy (HDD to DVD) free space for recording and fewer than 99 titles already on the disc.

Also make sure that for a Video mode disc or a DVD+R, the disc isn???t ???nalized.

???Make sure there is a recordable DVD+R/+RW loaded with some free space for recording and fewer than 49 titles already on the disc.

???If you delete a title from a DVD+R/+RW disc, the number of remaining recordable titles may not decrease.

???Further recording is not possible on a ???nalized DVD+R. Check that there isn???t a disc menu on the disc you???re trying to use.

???If the title currently playing contains material that is copy-once protected, One Touch Copy will not work.

???One Touch Copy can???t be used for titles over 8 hours long when copying to DVD+R/+RW (though you can use a DVD+R DL).

???One Touch Copy can???t be used for MN1 to MN6, SEP, SLP or EP titles when copying to DVD+R/+RW.

???One Touch Copy doesn???t work if the recorder is already recording to DVD.

Can???t use One Touch ??? Make sure that there is space available on the HDD and that there Copy (DVD to HDD) are fewer than 999 titles on the HDD.

??? One Touch Copy doesn???t work if the recorder is already recording to the HDD.

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???This disc cannot be recorded.disc, clean it and retry. If the error persists, use a

???Cannot read the CPRM information. new disc. If the error appears even with a new disc,

???Cannot edit.

???Could not initialize disc.

???Could not complete ???nalization successfully.

???Could not undo ???nalization successfully.

???Could not successfully unlock the disc.

???Incompatible or unreadable disc. The disc loaded is a playback-only disc type. This

display may also appear if the disc is dirty or damaged.

???Cannot record this content using Video mode recording.

???This video cannot be recorded to DVD+R/+RW.

???This content is copy protected. The video source is copy-protected and cannot be

??? Overheating has stopped operation. Press DISPLAY to clear message.

The internal temperature of the recorder has exceeded the operating limit. If this message reappears, please contact a Pioneer authorized service center.

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??? There is no DV input or the input sig- nal is unrecordable.

No signal was detected at the DV IN jack. This may appear if a blank section of DV tape is playing in the connected camcorder.

??? HDD optimization is recommended. This can be done using Disc Setup.

The HDD should be optimized (basically, HDD housekeeping) to maintain playback and recording performance.

???Please perform HDD optimization. This can be done using Disc Setup.

???The HDD has not been suf???ciently optimized. Please optimize again.

The HDD is in more urgent need of optimization in order to maintain performance.

If this message appears repeatedly after optimizing the HDD it is likely that there is not enough free space on the HDD for optimization to complete properly. Please erase some titles from the HDD and optimize again.

??? This signal???s TV system is different from the recorder???s setting.

The TV system (PAL, NTSC, etc.) of the current channel is different from the TV system settings of this recorder.

???Recording failed due to a TV system mismatch. Press DISPLAY to clear mes- sage.

???Playback has stopped because the TV system is different than the recording.

The timer recording failed because the TV system of the channel set for recording was different from the setting of the recorder.

During recording or timer recording standby, the TV System (PAL, NTSC, etc.) of the playback video changed, causing playback to stop automatically.

No DV camcorder connected.The camcorder is not connected properly, or the camcorder is switched off.

You cannot connect more than one DV camcorder at a time.

Cannot operate the DV camcorder.

This recorder???s DV jack supports connection to just one camcorder.

This recorder cannot operate the DV camcorder. Try switching off the camcorder then turn it back on again.

Could not operate the DV camcorder.

The DV camcorder is not set for play- back. Please select playback mode on the DV camcorder.

This recorder was not able to operate the DV camcorder.

The camcorder is in camera mode. Switch it to playback mode.

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Message

Searching for printer. Please wait a moment.

The printer is not ready or there is no printer connected. Please check the printer status.

Printing has been canceled because ...

Explanation/Action

This message is displayed when the recorder is scanning for a connected printer, or when the printer is not yet ready for printing. If there is no printer connected, please connect one.

If the message does not disappear, try disconnecting then reconnecting the USB cable. (Note that this recorder may not work correctly with all printers.)

This message is displayed when communication could not be established with the printer. See the Troubleshooting section if you do not know the cause.

This message is displayed when there is a printer error during printing. After checking the printer for the cause of the error, either reconnect the printer and start the printing job again, or select "Yes" to resume printing (select "No" to cancel the print job). See also the operating instructions that came with your printer for possible causes of print errors.

About DV

DVR-640H-S/DVR-541H-S only

Using DV, also known as i.LINK or IEEE 1394- 1995, you can connect a DV camcorder to this recorder using a DV cable for input of audio, video, data and control signals.

???i.LINK??? and the ???i.LINK??? logo are trademarks.

???This recorder is only compatible with DV- format (DVC-SD) camcorders. Digital satellite receivers and Digital VHS video recorders are not compatible.

???You cannot connect more than one DV camcorder at a time to this recorder.

???You cannot control this recorder from external equipment connected via the DV IN jack.

???It may not always be possible to control the connected camcorder via the DV IN jack.

???Digital camcorders can usually record audio as stereo 16-bit / 48 kHz, or twin stereo tracks of 12-bit / 32 kHz. This recorder can only record one stereo audio track. Set the DV Input setting as required (see DV Input on page 113).

???Audio input to the DV IN jack should be 32 kHz or 48 kHz (not 44.1 kHz).

???Picture disturbance in the recording may occur if the source component pauses playback or plays an unrecorded section of tape, or if the power fails in the source component, or the DV cable is disconnected.

???The DV IN jack is an input only. There is no output functionality.

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Setting up the remote to control your TV

You can use the supplied remote to control your TV. To be able to use this feature you first have to program the remote with a maker code from the table below.

1 Press and hold down the CLEAR button, then enter the maker code for your TV.

The LED indicator on the remote controls lights.

See the table below for the list of maker codes. If there is more than one code given for your make, input the first one in the list.

???If the maker???s name of your TV doesn???t appear in the table below, you will not be able to use this remote to control your TV.

2 Press TV to check that the remote works with your TV.

If the remote is set up correctly, the TV should switch on/off. If it doesn???t and there is another code given for your maker, repeat step 1 with a new code.

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Handling discs

When holding discs of any type, take care not to leave fingerprints, dirt or scratches on the disc surface. Hold the disc by its edge or by the center hole and edge.

Damaged or dirty discs can affect playback and recording performance. Take care also not to scratch the label side of the disc.

Although not as fragile as the recorded side, scratches can still result in a disc becoming unusable.

Should a disc become marked with fingerprints, dust, etc., clean using a soft, dry cloth, wiping the disc lightly from the center to the outside edge. Do not clean discs with a circular motion.

If necessary, use a cloth soaked in alcohol, or a commercially available CD/DVD cleaning kit to clean a disc more thoroughly. Never use benzine, thinner or other cleaning agents, including products designed for cleaning vinyl records.

Storing discs

Although CDs and DVD discs are more durable than vinyl records, you should still take care to handle and store discs correctly. When you're not using a disc, return it to its

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case and store upright. Avoid leaving discs in excessively cold, humid, or hot environments (including under direct sunlight).

Don't glue paper or put stickers onto the disc, or use a pencil, ball-point pen or other sharp-tipped writing instrument. These could all damage the disc.

For more detailed care information see the instructions that come with discs.

Do not load more than one disc into the recorder.

Damaged discs

Discs spin at high speed inside the recorder. If you can see that a disc is cracked, chipped, warped, or otherwise damaged, don't risk using it; you could end up damaging the recorder.

This recorder is designed for use with conventional, fully circular discs only. Use of shaped discs is not recommended for this product. Pioneer disclaims all liability arising in connection with the use of shaped discs.

Additional information

Cleaning the pickup lens

The DVD recorder???s lens should not become dirty in normal use, but if for some reason it should malfunction due to dust or dirt, consult your nearest Pioneer-authorized service center. Although lens cleaners for CD player are commercially available, we do not recommend using them since some may damage the lens.

Condensation

Condensation may form inside the recorder if it is brought into a warm room from outside, or if the temperature of the room rises quickly. Although the condensation won???t damage the recorder, it may temporarily impair its performance. For this reason you should leave it to adjust to the warmer temperature for about an hour before switching on and using.

Hints on installation

We want you to enjoy using this unit for years to come, so please bear in mind the following points when choosing a suitable location for it:

Do...

Use in a well-ventilated room.

Place on a solid, flat, level surface, such as a table, shelf or stereo rack.

Don???t...

Use in a place exposed to high temperatures or humidity, including near radiators and other heat-generating appliances.

Place on a window sill or other place where the recorder will be exposed to direct sunlight.

Use in a dusty or damp environment or in a room where it will be exposed to excessive cigarette smoke.

Place directly on top of an amplifier, or other component in your stereo system that becomes hot in use.

Use near a television or monitor as you may experience interference???especially if the television uses an indoor antenna.

Use in a kitchen or other room where the recorder may be exposed to smoke or steam.

Use on a thick rug or carpet, or cover with cloth???this may prevent proper cooling of the unit.

Place on an unstable surface, or one that is not large enough to support all four of the unit???s feet.

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Moving the recorder

If you need to move the recorder, first remove the disc, if there???s one loaded, and close the disc tray. Next, press STANDBY/ ON to switch the power to standby, checking that the POWER OFF indication in the display goes off. Wait at least two minutes. Lastly, disconnect the power cord. Never lift or move the unit during playback or recording???discs rotate at a high speed and may be damaged.

Resetting the recorder

If you need to, you can reset the recorder to all its factory settings.

1 Make sure that the recorder is on.

2 Press and hold STOP and press

STANDBY/ON.

The recorder turns off with all settings reset.

Specifications

General

Power requirements

. . . . . . . . 110 V to 127 V / 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption

DVR-640H-S/DVR-541H-S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 W DVR-340H-S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 W

Power consumption in standby mode . . . . . . . 0.32 W (Front panel display: off)

Weight

DVR-640H-S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3 kg DVR-541H-S/DVR-340H-S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2 kg

Dimensions . .420 mm (W) x 69 mm (H) x 318 mm (D) Operating temperature . . . . . . . . . . . +5 ??C to +35 ??C Operating humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 % to 85 % (no condensation)

TV system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAL/SECAM/NTSC

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Readable discs

DVD-Video, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, Video CD, Super VCD, CD, CD-R/-RW (WMA, MP3, JPEG, CD-DA)

Recording discs and formats

DVD-R/-RW: VR mode and Video mode

DVD+R/+RW: +VR mode

DVD-RAM: VR mode

DVD-R DL: VR mode and Video mode

DVD+R DL: +VR mode

Video recording format

Sampling frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.5 MHz Compression format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MPEG

Audio recording format

Sampling frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 kHz Compression format . . . . Dolby Digital or Linear PCM (uncompressed)

Recording time

HDD

DVR-640H-S (250 GB)

Fine (XP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 53 h Standard Play (SP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 106 h Long Play (LP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 212 h Extended Play (EP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 319 h Super Long Play (SLP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 425 h Super Extended Play (SEP). . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 532 h Manual Mode (MN) . . . . . . . . . . .Approx. 53 h to 711 h

DVR-541H-S (160 GB)

Fine (XP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 34 h Standard Play (SP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 68 h Long Play (LP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 136 h Extended Play (EP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 204 h Super Long Play (SLP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 272 h Super Extended Play (SEP). . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 340 h Manual Mode (MN) . . . . . . . . . . .Approx. 34 h to 455 h

DVR-340H-S (80 GB)

Fine (XP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 17 h Standard Play (SP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 34 h Long Play (LP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 68 h Extended Play (EP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 102 h Super Long Play (SLP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 136 h Super Extended Play (SEP). . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 170 h Manual Mode (MN) . . . . . . . . . . .Approx. 17 h to 227 h

DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-RAM

Fine (XP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 1 h Standard Play (SP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 2 h Long Play (LP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 4 h Extended Play (EP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 6 h Super Long Play (SLP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 8 h Super Extended Play (SEP) . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 10 h

(DVD-R/-RW, DVD-RAM only)

Manual Mode (MN)

DVD-R/-RW/-RAM . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 1 h to 13 h DVD+R/+RW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 1 h to 8 h

DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL

Fine (XP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 1 h 51 m Standard Play (SP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 3 h 35 m Long Play (LP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 7 h 11 m Extended Play (EP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 10 h 46 m Super Long Play (SLP) . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 14 h 21 m Super Extended Play (SEP) . . . . . . Approx. 17 h 57 m

(DVD-R DL only)

Manual Mode (MN)

DVD-R DL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 1 h 51 m to 24 h DVD+R DL . . . . . . . . Approx. 1 h 51 m to 14 h 21 m

Timer

Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 month/32 programs Clock. . . . . . . . . . .Quartz lock (24-hour digital display)

Tuner

Receivable channels

Input/Output

VHF/UHF antenna input/output terminal

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VHF/UHF set 75 ??? (IEC connector) Video input . . . . . . . . . . Input 1, 3 (rear), Input 2 (front) Input level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Vp-p (75 ???) Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RCA jacks Video output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Output 1, 2 Output level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Vp-p (75 ???) Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RCA jacks S-Video input . . . . . . . . Input 1, 3 (rear), Input 2 (front) Y (luminance) - Input level . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Vp-p (75 ???) C (colour) - Input level . . . . . . . . . . . 300 mVp-p (75 ???) Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 pin mini DIN S-Video output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Output 1, 2 Y (luminance) - Output level . . . . . . . . . .1 Vp-p (75 ???) C (colour) - Output level . . . . . . . . . . 300 mVp-p (75 ???) Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 pin mini DIN Component video output

Output level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y: 1.0 Vp-p (75 ???) PB, PR: 0.7 Vp-p (75 ???)

Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RCA jacks Audio input. . . . . . Input 1, 3 (rear), Input 2 (front) L/R Input level

During audio input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 V rms (Input impedance: more than 22 k???)

Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RCA jacks Audio output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Output 1, 2 L/R During audio output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 V rms (Output impedance: less than 1.5 k???)

Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RCA jacks Control input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mini jack Digital audio output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coaxial DV input (DVR-640H-S/DVR-541H-S only) . .4 pin (front)

(i.LINK/IEEE 1394 standard) USB (DVR-640H-S only) . . Type A (front), Type B (front)

Supplied accessories

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Dry cell batteries (AA/R6P) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Audio / Video cable (red/white/yellow) . . . . . . . . . . . .1 RF antenna cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

STEREO B/G - A2

I - NICAM B/G - NICAM D/K - NICAM M/N - BTSC

Power cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Operating Instructions

Note: The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice, due to improvement.

This product includes FontAvenue?? fonts licenced by NEC corporation. FontAvenue is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation.

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