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DVD RECORDER

Should this product require service in the U.S.A. and you wish to locate the nearest Pioneer
Authorized Independent Service Company, or if you wish to purchase replacement parts,
operating instructions, service manuals, or accessories, please call the number shown
below.
800–421–1404

Operating Instructions

Please do not ship your product to Pioneer without first calling the Customer Support
Division at the above listed number for assistance.
Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.
Customer Support Division
P.O. BOX 1760, Long Beach,
CA 90801-1760, U.S.A.
For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product.
Should this product require service in Canada, please contact a Pioneer Canadian
Authorized Dealer to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Service Company in Canada.
Alternatively, please contact the Customer Satisfaction Department at the following address:
Pioneer Electronics of Canada, Inc.
Customer Satisfaction Department
300 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R OP2
1(877)283-5901

DVD Recorder

DVR-640H-S
DVR-543H-S
DVR-540H-S

For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product.
Si ce produit doit être réparé au Canada, veuillez vous adresser à un distributeur autorisé
Pioneer du Canada pour obtenir le nom du Centre de Service Autorisé Pioneer le plus près
de chez-vous. Vous pouvez aussi contacter le Service à la clientèle de Pioneer:
Pioneer Électroniques du Canada, Inc.
Service à la clientèle
300, Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R OP2
1(877)283-5901
Pour obtenir des renseignements sur la garantie, veuillez vous reporter au feuillet sur la
garantie restreinte qui accompagne le produit.
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Published by Pioneer Corporation.
Copyright © 2006 Pioneer Corporation.
All rights reserved.

PIONEER CORPORATION
4-1, Meguro 1-Chome, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8654, Japan

PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC.

P.O. BOX 1540, Long Beach, California 90810-1540, U.S.A. TEL: (800) 421-1404

www.pioneerelectronics.com (US)
www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada)

PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.
300 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R OP2, Canada TEL: 1-877-283-5901

PIONEER EUROPE NV
Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1, B-9120 Melsele, Belgium TEL: 03/570.05.11

PIONEER ELECTRONICS ASIACENTRE PTE. LTD.
253 Alexandra Road, #04-01, Singapore 159936 TEL: 65-6472-7555

Operating Instructions

PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
178-184 Boundary Road, Braeside, Victoria 3195, Australia, TEL: (03) 9586-6300

PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V.
Blvd.Manuel Avila Camacho 138 10 piso Col.Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico,D.F. 11000 TEL: 55-9178-4270
Printed in China

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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.

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flash with arrowhead, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.

CAUTION:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE – THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR.
PLEASE WRITE THIS SERIAL NUMBER ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND
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KEEP IN A SECURE AREA. THIS IS FOR YOUR SECURITY.

Information to User
Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user’s right to operate
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the equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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CAUTION : USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
CAUTION : THE USE OF OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH THIS PRODUCT WILL INCREASE EYE HAZARD.

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WARNING – TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the
unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and
televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.
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This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and
operating instructions should be read before the
product is operated.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and
operating instructions should be retained for
future reference.
HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the product
and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and use
instructions should be followed.
CLEANING — The product should be cleaned only
with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never
clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides
or other volatile liquids since they may corrode
the cabinet.
ATTACHMENTS — Do not use attachments not
recommended by the product manufacturer as
they may cause hazards.
WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use this
product near water — for example, near a
bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry
tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming
pool; and the like.
ACCESSORIES — Do not place this product on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.
The product may fall, causing serious injury to a
child or adult, and serious damage to the
product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by the
manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any
mounting of the product should follow the
manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a
mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.
CART — A product and cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces may cause the product
and cart combination to overturn.

VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the cabinet
are provided for ventilation and to ensure
reliable operation of the product and to protect
it from overheating, and these openings must
not be blocked or covered. The openings should
never be blocked by placing the product on a
bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This
product should not be placed in a built-in
installation such as a bookcase or rack unless
proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered
to.
POWER SOURCES — This product should be
operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not
sure of the type of power supply to your home,
consult your product dealer or local power
company.
LOCATION – The appliance should be installed in a
stable location.
NONUSE PERIODS – The power cord of the
appliance should be unplugged from the outlet
when left un-used for a long period of time.

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GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION
• If this product is equipped with a polarized
alternating current line plug (a plug having one
blade wider than the other), it will fit into the
outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If
you are unable to insert the plug fully into the
outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should
still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace
your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the polarized plug.
• If this product is equipped with a three-wire
grounding type plug, a plug having a third
(grounding) pin, it will only fit into a grounding
type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you
are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
grounding type plug.
POWER-CORD PROTECTION — Power-supply
cords should be routed so that they are not likely
to be walked on or pinched by items placed
upon or against them, paying particular
attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the product.
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If an
outside antenna or cable system is connected to
the product, be sure the antenna or cable
system is grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and built-up
static charges. Article 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides
information with regard to proper grounding of
the mast and supporting structure, grounding of
the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit,
size of grounding conductors, location of
antenna-discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the
grounding electrode. See Figure A.
LIGHTNING — For added protection for this
product during a lightning storm, or when it is
left unattended and unused for long periods of
time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This
will prevent damage to the product due to
lightning and power-line surges.
POWER LINES — An outside antenna system
should not be located in the vicinity of overhead
power lines or other electric light or power
circuits, or where it can fall into such power
lines or circuits. When installing an outside
antenna system, extreme care should be taken
to keep from touching such power lines or
circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
OVERLOADING — Do not overload wall outlets,
extension cords, or integral convenience
receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Never push
objects of any kind into this product through
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage
points or short-out parts that could result in a
fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the product.
SERVICING — Do not attempt to service this
product yourself as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — Unplug this
product from the wall outlet and refer servicing
to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
• When the power-supply cord or plug is
damaged.
• If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen
into the product.
• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
• If the product does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician
to restore the product to its normal operation.
• If the product has been dropped or damaged in
any way.
• When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance — this indicates a need for service.
REPLACEMENT PARTS — When replacement parts
are required, be sure the service technician has
used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or have the same characteristics
as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions
may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.
SAFETY CHECK — Upon completion of any service
or repairs to this product, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the product is in proper
operating condition.
WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The product
should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.
HEAT — The product should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other products (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.

ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE

GROUND
CLAMP
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

Fig. A

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
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DANGER
VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER
RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID
DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

CAUTION

– PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO
NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG
WITH AN EXTENSION CORD.
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET
UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE
FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT
BLADE EXPOSURE.
ATTENTION – POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS
ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER
CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN
PROLONGATEUR UNE PRISE DE
COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE
DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES
PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND
SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE
A DECOUVVERT.
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NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER
THIS REMINDER IS PROVIDED TO CALL THE CATV
SYSTEM INSTALLER’S ATTENTION TO ARTICLE 82040 OF THE NEC THAT PROVIDES GUIDELINES FOR
PROPER GROUNDING AND, IN PARTICULAR,
SPECIFIES THAT THE CABLE GROUND SHALL BE
CONNECTED TO THE GROUNDING SYSTEM OF THE
BUILDING, AS CLOSE TO THE POINT OF CABLE
ENTRY AS PRACTICAL.
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Recording equipment and copyright: You may use
this product only to reproduce or copy materials for
which you own the copyright or have obtained
permission to copy from the copyright owner or for
which you otherwise have a legal right to reproduce
or copy. Unless you own the copyright or have
obtained permission from the copyright owner or
otherwise have a legal right to reproduce or copy,
you may be violating the law, including copyright
law, and may be subject to payment of damages and
other remedies.
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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
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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
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warranty period.

This product includes FontAvenue® fonts
licenced by NEC corporation. FontAvenue is
a registered trademark of NEC Corporation.

WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or
cords associated with accessories sold with the
product will expose you to chemicals listed on
proposition 65 known to the State of California and
other governmental entities to cause cancer and
birth defect or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling
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This product contains mercury. Disposal of this
material may be regulated due to environmental
considerations. For disposal or recycling information,
please contact your local authorities or the Electronics
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Industries Alliance : www.eiae.org.

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We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit
you’ve just purchased is only the start of your
musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how
you can maximize the fun and excitement your
equipment offers. This manufacturer and the
Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer
Electronics Group want you to get the most out of
your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that
lets the sound come through loud and clear without
annoying blaring or distortion-and, most importantly,
without affecting your sensitive hearing.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing
“comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of sound.
So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and
harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by
setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your
hearing adapts.

Used wisely, your new sound equipment will
provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since
hearing damage from loud noise is often
undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer
and the Electronic Industries Association’s
Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid
prolonged exposure to excessive noise. This list of
sound levels is included for your protection.
Decibel
Level Example
30
40
50
60
70
80

Quiet library, soft whispers
Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic
Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office
Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine
Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant
Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock
at two feet.

THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS
UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE

To establish a safe level:
• Start your volume control at a low setting.
• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it
comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.

90 Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower
100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill
120 Rock band concert in front of speakers,
thunderclap
140 Gunshot blast, jet plane
180 Rocket launching pad

Once you have established a comfortable sound
level:
• Set the dial and leave it there.

Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.

Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent
hearing damage or loss in the future. After all, we
want you listening for a lifetime.
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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

CAUTION
ATTENTION
ADVARSEL
VARNING
VORSICHT
PRECAUCIÓN
VARO!

VRW2262 - A
CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN, AVOID EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM.
RADIATIONS LASER VISIBLES ET INVISIBLES DE CLASSE 3B QUAND OUVERT. ÉVITEZ TOUT EXPOSITION AU FAISCEAU.
KLASSE 3B SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING. UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.
KLASS 3B SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD. UNDVIK ATT UTSÄTTA DIG FÖR STRÅLEN.
BEI GEÖFFNETER ABDECKUNG IST SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG DER KLASSE 3B IM GERÄTEINNEREN VORHANDEN.
NICHT DEM LASERSTRAHL AUSSETZEN!
CUANDO SE ABRE HAY RADIACIÓN LÁSER DE CLASE 3B VISIBLE E INVISIBLE. EVITE LA EXPOSICIÓN A LOS RAYOS LÁSER.
AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYVÄLLE JA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LUOKAN 3B LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.

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Contents
01 Before you start

05 Recording

What’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Putting the batteries in the
remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using the remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Disc / content format playback
compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
About the internal hard disk drive . . . . . . 14
Symbols used in this manual . . . . . . . . . 15

About DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About HDD recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recorded audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restrictions on video recording . . . . . . .
Using the built-in TV tuner . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the picture quality/
recording time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Basic recording from the TV . . . . . . . . . .
Setting a timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . .
Timer recording FAQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Simultaneous recording and playback
(Chase Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recording from an external
component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic recording from a
satellite tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Playing your recordings on other DVD
players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Initializing recordable DVD discs . . . . . .

02 Connecting up
Rear panel connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Front panel connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Easy connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Using other types of video output . . . . . . 19
Connecting to a cable box or satellite
receiver (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connecting to a cable box or satellite
receiver (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Connecting to an AV amplifier or
receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Connecting other AV sources . . . . . . . . . 23
Connecting a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Plugging in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

03 Controls and displays
Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

04 Getting started
Switching on and setting up . . . . . . . . . . 30

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06 Playback
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Basic playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Disc Navigator to browse
the contents of a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scanning discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Playing in slow motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Frame advance/frame reverse . . . . . . . .
The Play Mode menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Displaying and switching subtitles . . . . .
Switching DVD and DivX soundtracks . .
Switching audio channels . . . . . . . . . . .
Switching camera angles . . . . . . . . . . . .
Displaying disc information on-screen . .

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07 Editing

13 The Video Adjust menu

The Disc Navigator screen . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Setting the picture quality for TV and
external inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Setting the picture quality for disc
playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

08 Copying and backup
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
One Touch Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Using Copy Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Using disc backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

09 Using the Jukebox
Copying music to the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Copying files from a USB device to
the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Playing music from the Jukebox . . . . . . . 91
Editing Jukebox albums . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

10 The PhotoViewer (DVR-640H-S/
DVR-543H-S)
Locating JPEG picture files . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Playing a slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Importing files to the HDD. . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Importing files from a USB device . . . . . . 97
Copying selected files to a DVD-R/-RW . . 97
Editing files on the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Printing files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

11 The PhotoViewer (DVR-540H-S)

14 The Initial Setup menu
Using the Initial Setup menu . . . . . . . . 110
Selecting other languages for language
options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

15 Additional information
Minimum copying times . . . . . . . . . . . .
Screen sizes and disc formats . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual recording modes . . . . . . . . . . .
Language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Country/Area code list . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Additional information for cable/
satellite/STB (set-top box) users . . . . . .
On-screen displays and recorder
displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handling discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the pickup lens . . . . . . . . . . .
Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hints on installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Moving the recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Resetting the recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

119
120
121
125
126
127
127
128
131
131
132
132
132
132
133

Locating JPEG picture files . . . . . . . . . . 101
Playing a slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

12 The Disc Setup menu
Basic settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Initialize settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Finalize settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Optimize HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Initialize HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

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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
• Quick start guide
• Warranty card

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 or 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
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life or performance of batteries.

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.

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.

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• 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.

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

• DVD+R DL 2.4 x / 2.4 x to 8 x

• 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 117.

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.

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

The following table shows older Pioneer DVD
recorders’ limited compatibility with DVDRW ver. 1.2 discs.
Model
DVR-7000

23 ft

• 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 16 for more
information.

DVR-810 H
DVR-57H
DVR-210
DVR-310
DVR-510H

Playable
1,2,3

Yes

Yes1

Recordable
No
No

Disc / content format
playback compatibility

Discs should be finalized in this recorder before
playing. Unfinalized VR mode and Video mode discs
may not play.
2
Cannot read the CPRM information will show in
the display when you load a disc. However, this will not
affect playback.
3
Copy-once protected disc titles will not play.

Compatible media

DVD/HDD Recording and playback
compatibility

• DVD-RW ver. 1.1 / 1 x / 1 x to 2 x, ver. 1.2
/ 2 x to 4 x / 2 x to 6 x
• DVD-R ver. 2.0 /1 x / 1 x to 4 x /
1 x to 8 x / 1 x to 16 x, ver. 2.1 / 1 x to 8 x /
1 x to 16 x

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.

• DVD+RW 1 x to 2.4 x / 1 x to 4 x / 3.3 x to
8x
• DVD+R 1 x to 2.4 x / 1 x to 4 x / 1 x to 8 x
/ 1 x to 16 x
• DVD-RAM ver. 2.0 / 2 x, ver. 2.1 / 2 x / 2 x
to 3 x / 2 x to 5 x, ver. 2.2 / 2 x / 2 x to 3 x /
2 x to 5 x
• DVD-R DL ver. 3.0 / 2 x to 4 x

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HDD
Marks used in this
manual

HDD

DVD-R
DVD (VR)

DVD-RW

DVD (Video)

DVD (VR)

DVD (Video)

DVD+R

DVD
+RW

DVDRAM

DVD+R

DVD+RW

DVD-RAM

*13, 16

Logos
4.7

Re-recordable /
Erasable

*14

Editing of recorded
programs

Recording of Copyonce protected
material

*12

Playback in other
players/recorders

n/a

Chase play

16:9 and 4:3 program recording

Bilingual broadcast
recording of both
audio channels

*10, 11

*12

*6, 15

*11

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 49)
*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 115)
*11 Only when the recording mode is not set to LPCM
*12 CPRM-compatible discs only

*12

*13 Take the disc out of the cartridge before use. Only
Matsushita 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.

is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo
Licensing Corporation.

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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, 2 x
to 4 x DVD-R discs.
• Confirm the recording speed: DVD-R
should be compatible with 2 x or 4 x
recording; DVD+R with
2.4 x to 8 x 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.
Audio CD

CD-R

CD-RW

Video CD

R DL
4X/2X

• Correct operation has been confirmed
for DVD-R DL discs (ver. 3.0 / 2 x, 4 x)
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,
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.
• Multi-session playback: Yes (except CDAudio and Video CD)
• Unfinalized disc playback: CD-Audio
only

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Compressed audio compatibility
• Compatible media: CD-ROM, CD-R, CDRW,
DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S only: USB

WMA (Windows Media Audio)
compatibility

• 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
playback: No

Management)1

file

• 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
1 DRM (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 132) 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

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.

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
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• 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.
• 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.

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• 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.
HDD

HDD

DVD

Any type of DVD disc
(recordable or playback
only), finalized or not.

DVD-Video

Commercially produced
DVD, finalized Video mode
DVD-R/-RW.

DVD (Video)

Video mode DVD-R/-RW
(unfinalized)

DVD (VR)

VR mode DVD-R/-RW

DVD+R

DVD+RW

DVD-RAM

Audio CD

Video CD

WMA/MP3

WMA or MP3 files

DivX

DivX files

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Chapter 2

Connecting up
Rear panel connections
1

OUTPUT 1

INPUT 1 / AUTO START REC

R
AC IN

DIGITAL CONTROL
OUT

OUT
PR
COAXIAL

COMPONENT
AUDIO
VIDEO OUT OUTPUT 2

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VHF/UHF

INPUT 3

1 OUTPUT 1
Stereo analog audio, S-video and composite
video output for connection to a TV, monitor,
AV receiver, etc.

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

2 INPUT 1/AUTO START REC
Stereo analog audio, S-video and composite
video input for connection to a satellite
receiver, set top box, etc.

7 OUTPUT 2
Stereo analog audio, S-video and composite
video output for connection to a TV, monitor,
AV receiver, etc.

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

8 INPUT 3
Stereo analog audio, S-video and composite
video input for connection to a satellite
receiver, set top box, etc.

4 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.

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

5 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 miniplug cord.

VIDEO

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Front panel connections
10

USB

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

L AUDIO R
(MONO)
INPUT 2

On the front panel a flip-down cover hides
more connections.
10 USB port (type B) (DVR-640H-S/DVR543H-S only)
USB port for connecting a PictBridgecompatible printer.
11 USB port (type A) (DVR-640H-S/DVR543H-S only)
USB port for connecting a digital camera,
USB memory or other USB device.
12 INPUT 2
Audio/video input (stereo analog audio;
composite and S-video video), especially
suitable for camcorders, game consoles,
portable audio, etc.

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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.
A/V
IN 1
VHF/UHF
IN

A/V
IN 2

TV
VHF/UHF
OUT

A/V
OUT

VHF/UHF
IN

VCR

VHF/UHF
IN (RF IN)
Y

OUTPUT 1

R
AC IN

DIGITAL CONTROL
OUT

INPUT 1 / AUTO START REC

PB
OUT
PR

COAXIAL

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT OUTPUT 2

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

VHF/UHF

S-VIDEO
INPUT 3

VHF/UHF
OUT

1
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1 Connect your TV antenna/cable TV
outlet to the VHF/UHF IN jack on this
recorder.
2 Use an RF antenna cable (one is
supplied) to connect the VHF/UHF 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.
3 Use an RF antenna cable to connect
the antenna output on your VCR to the
antenna input on your TV.
4 Connect 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.
5 Connect your VCR to your TV (A/V IN
2 above) 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.

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Using other types of video
output
This recorder has standard (composite), Svideo 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.
COMPONENT
INPUT

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 111
for how to set up the component video
output for use with a progressive scancompatible 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).

S-VIDEO
INPUT

1
TV

OUTPUT 1

R
AC IN

DIGITAL CONTROL
OUT

INPUT 1 / AUTO START REC

PB
OUT
PR

COAXIAL

COMPONENT
AUDIO
VIDEO OUT OUTPUT 2

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VHF/UHF

INPUT 3

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).

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Connecting to a cable box or
satellite receiver (1)

A/V
IN 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:

VHF/UHF
IN

A/V
OUT

VHF/UHF
OUT

• Record scrambled channels by selecting
them on the cable box/satellite receiver.

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.

VHF/UHF
IN (RF IN)
Y

OUTPUT 1

• Watch one channel while recording
another.

VHF/UHF
IN

Cable box/
Satellite receiver

• Record unscrambled channels by
selecting them on this recorder.

AC IN

DIGITAL CONTROL
OUT

INPUT 1 / AUTO START REC

PB
OUT
PR

COAXIAL

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT OUTPUT 2

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO
INPUT 3

VHF/UHF

VHF/UHF
OUT

1
Antenna/cable TV
wall outlet

1 Connect RF antenna cables as shown.
This enables you to watch and record TV
channels.
2 Connect 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.
3 Connect the audio/video output of
your cable box/satellite receiver to the
INPUT 1 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.

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Connecting up

Connecting to a cable box or
satellite receiver (2)

1 Connect RF antenna cables as shown.
This enables you to watch and record TV
channels.

If many or all the channels you receive by
cable or satellite are scrambled, we
recommend using this setup.1

2 Connect 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.

Using the setup on this page you can:
• Record any channel by selecting it on
the cable box/satellite receiver.
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.

A/V
IN 1

3 Connect the audio/video output of
your cable box/satellite receiver to the
INPUT 1 jacks on this recorder using a set
of A/V cables.
This enables you to record scrambled TV
channels.

VHF/UHF
IN

VHF/UHF
IN (RF IN)
Y

OUTPUT 1

R
AC IN

DIGITAL CONTROL
OUT

INPUT 1 / AUTO START REC

PB
OUT
PR

COAXIAL

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT OUTPUT 2

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO
INPUT 3

VHF/UHF

VHF/UHF
OUT

A/V
OUT

VHF/UHF
OUT

Cable box/
Satellite receiver

VHF/UHF
IN

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.

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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 112 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.

VHF/UHF
IN

VIDEO
IN

4
VIDEO
OUT

AV amp/receiver

1
A/V
IN

DIGITAL
IN

2
3
VHF/UHF
IN (RF IN)
Y

OUTPUT 1

R
AC IN

DIGITAL CONTROL
OUT

INPUT 1 / AUTO START REC

PB
OUT
PR

COAXIAL

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT OUTPUT 2

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO
INPUT 3

VHF/UHF

VHF/UHF
OUT

Antenna/cable TV
wall outlet

1 Connect RF antenna cables as shown.
This enables you to watch and record TV
channels.
2 Connect the AUDIO and VIDEO
OUTPUT jacks (1 or 2) on this recorder to
a set of audio/video inputs on your AV
amp/receiver.
3 Use an coaxial 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.

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Connecting up

Connecting other AV sources

Connecting a USB device
DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-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.

Connecting a VCR or analog
camcorder
OPEN/CLOSE

HDD/DVD

STANDBY/ON

AUDIO/VIDEO
OUTPUT

DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S

– CH +

ONE
TOUCH
COPY

STOP
REC

REC

AUDIO/VIDEO
INPUT

OPEN/CLOSE

HDD/DVD

STANDBY/ON

– CH +

ONE
TOUCH
COPY

STOP
REC

REC

DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S

USB
Type B

USB
Type A

USB

Analog camcorder
AUDIO/VIDEO
INPUT

AUDIO/VIDEO
OUTPUT

PictBridge-compatible
Printer

Digital Camera

VCR

1 Connect 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.
2 Connect 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.

Important
• 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.

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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-compatible printer.

Plugging in
After checking all the connections, plug in
the recorder.
1 Use the supplied power cable to
connect this recorder to a power outlet.

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Controls and displays

Chapter 3

Controls and displays
Front panel
2

OPEN/CLOSE

HDD/DVD

STANDBY/ON

– CH +

ONE
TOUCH
COPY

STOP
REC

REC

DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S

1 STANDBY/ON
Press to switch the recorder on/into standby.

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

Disc tray

10 11 12 13 14

3 OPEN/CLOSE
Press to open/close the disc tray.

9 Front panel inputs
See Front panel connections on page 17 for
more information on these.

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

10
Press to start or restart playback.

5 HELP FUNCTION
Press to display the on-screen help.
6 HDD/DVD
Press to switch between HDD and DVD for
recording and playback.
7 Front panel display and IR remote
sensor
See Display on page 28 for details.

11
Press to stop playback.
12 CH +/–
Use to change channels, skip chapters/
tracks, etc.
13 ONE TOUCH COPY (page 81)
Press to start One Touch Copy of the
currently playing title to DVD or the HDD.
14 STOP REC
Press to stop recording.

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Controls and displays

Remote control

HDD/DVD

STANDBY/ON

HELP

HOME MENU

STOP REC

2
TOP MENU

DISC
NAVIGATOR

REC

CHANNEL
+

11
12
13

3 DISC NAVIGATOR (page 57, 66) / TOP
MENU (page 53)
Press to display the Disc Navigator screen,
or the top menu if a DVD-Video or finalized
DVD-R/-RW (Video) disc is loaded.
4

4
CM
BACK

CM
SKIP

ENTER

PAUSE

CM BACK (commercial back)
Press repeatedly to skip progressively
backward through the audio or video
playing.

RETURN
CHANNEL
–

14
/

PLAY

5
PREV

6
7

STOP

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

DISPLAY

ANGLE

CM SKIP (commercial skip)
Press repeatedly to skip progressively
forward through the audio or video
playing.

PLAY MODE

REC MODE ONE TOUCH COPY

ABC

DEF

GHI

JKL

MNO

PQRS

TUV

CHANNEL +/– (page 36)
Press to change the channel of the builtin TV tuner.

INPUT SELECT

15
8
WXYZ

CLEAR

VCR Plus+

CLEAR

9
OPENOPEN

1 STANDBY/ON
Press to switch the recorder on/into standby.
2 HELP
Press for help on how to use the current GUI
screen.

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

Playback controls (page 52)
PAUSE
Press to pause playback or recording.
PLAY (page 52)
Press to start playback.
STOP (page 52)
Press to stop playback.
Press to skip to the previous or next title/
chapter/track/folder; or to display the
previous or next menu page.
(page 58)
Press to start reverse or forward
scanning. Press again to change the
speed.

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/ / (page 59)
While paused, press and hold to start
slow-motion playback. Press repeatedly
to change the playback speed.

While paused, press to advance a single
frame in either direction.

Number buttons, 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.

playback function buttons

Use CLEAR to clear an entry and start
again.

AUDIO (page 36, 63)
Press to change the audio language or
channel. (When the recorder is stopped,
press to change the tuner audio.)
SUBTITLE (page 62)
Press to display/change the subtitles
included in multilingual DVD-Video
discs.
ANGLE (page 64)
Press to switch camera angles on discs
with multi-angle scenes.

9 VCR Plus+®
Press then use the number buttons to enter
a PlusCode® programming number for
timer recording.
10 HDD/DVD (page 37)
Press to select the hard disk (HDD) or DVD
for recording and playback.
11
STOP REC
Press to stop recording.

PLAY MODE (page 59)
Press to change the play mode (search,
repeat, program play, etc.)

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

DISPLAY (page 64)
Displays/changes the on-screen
information displays.

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

MENU (page 53)
Press to display the disc menu if a DVDVideo, finalized DVD-R/-RW or finalized
DVD+R/+RW disc is loaded.

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

REC MODE (page 37)
Press repeatedly to change the
recording mode (picture quality).

15 INPUT SELECT (page 47)
Press to change the input to use for
recording.

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

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Display
1

2 3

PM
L R

1
Lights during playback; blinks when
playback is paused.

7
6

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

3
Lights during recording; blinks when
recording is paused.

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

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

(page 111)
Indicates which channels are recorded
when dual mono is selected.
(page 111)
Lights when the component video output
is set to progressive scan.

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

(page 38)
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.)
SAP
Lights when the currently selected TV
channel has a Second Audio Program
channel.

Recording quality indicators (page 37)
XP
Lights when the recording mode is set to
XP (best quality).

2
Lights when copying.

MN
Lights when the recording mode is set to
MN (manual recording level) mode.
7 CH (page 36)
Channel indicator for the built-in TV tuner.
8

Character display

9 R / RW
Lights when a recordable DVD-R or DVD-RW
disc is loaded.
10 PL (page 66)
Lights when a VR mode disc is loaded
and the recorder is in Play List mode.

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2 3 (page 117)
Shows the remote control mode (if
nothing is displayed, the remote control
mode is 1).
V
Lights when an unfinalized Video mode
disc is loaded.

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Getting started

Chapter 4

Getting started
Switching on and setting up

ENTER

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

Start the Setup Navigator.
Clock Setting
Complete this setup before you
Help
start using your recorder.
Setup Navigator
Start
Cancel
Please use the Initial Setup if you
want to make more detailed settings.

• If you don’t want to use the Setup
Navigator, press to select Cancel,
then press ENTER to exit the Setup
Navigator.

ENTER

STANDBY/ON

Switch on the recorder.
2
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).

5
Select ‘Antenna’ or ‘Cable’
depending on how you receive your
terrestrial TV channels.
Clock Setting
Auto Channel Setting
Help
Setup Navigator Antenna
English
Cable
Do not Set

ENTER

3
Choose a language (then
press ENTER).

After selecting Antenna or Cable the
recorder starts automatic tuning. This takes
a couple of minutes to complete.

p
Language
Clock Setting
Help

Tuning

English

7/68

Setup Navigator Français

Cancel

This will also set the audio, subtitle and DVD
menu language preferences.

• 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.

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•
ENTER

6
Select ‘Auto’ for automatic
time setting, or ‘Manual’ to set the clock
manually.
Clock Setting
Clock Setting
Help

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.
tup

Setup Navigator Auto
1/2

Clock Setting
Manual Clock Setting

Manual

Help

USA
Alaska

Time Zone
Setup Navigator

•

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.

D.S.T.

Off

Press then use the / buttons to
set ‘On‘ or ‘Off‘ for daylight saving
(D.S.T), then press ENTER.
Select On if you are currently using
daylight saving.
up
1/2

Clock Setting
Manual Clock Setting
Help

tup

USA
Alaska

Time Zone
Setup Navigator
Clock Setting
Auto Clock Setting
D.S.T.

Help

Date
Setup Navigator
Time

–– : ––

Clock Set CH

2
S t ar t

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

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

Date
Setup Navigator
Time
Clock Set CH

Help

Date
Setup Navigator

01 / 01 / 2006 SUN

Time

12 : 00 AM

Time Zone

USA
Alaska

D.S.T.

01 / 01 / 2006 SUN
11 : 20 AM

2/2

Clock Setting
Manual Clock Setting

Clock Setting
Auto Clock Setting
Help

–– / –– / ––––

2
S t ar t
N ext

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

• 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.

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ENTER

7
Select the TV screen type,
‘Wide (16:9)’ or ‘Standard (4:3)’.
etup

10
Select ‘Finish Setup’ to exit
the Setup Navigator, or ‘Go Back’ if you
want to start again.

Clock Setting
TV Screen Size
Clock Setting

Help
Setup Navigator Wide (16:9)
Standard (4:3)

Help

S etup i s compl ete!

Enj oy usi ng your DV D r ecor der !
Setup Navigator
Fi ni sh S etup
Go B ack

ENTER

8
Select whether or not your TV
is compatible with progressive scan
video.
Clock Setting
Progressive
Help
Setup Navigator Compatible
Not Compatible
Don't Know

• Note that progressive scan video is only
output through the component video
outputs.
ENTER
9
Press to continue after reading
the HDD caution.

ck Setting
In the event of HDD failure, recordings may
be lost or normal playback/recording may
LP not be possible.
up Navigator
As recordings might be lost in case of a HDD
failure, we recommend to use the HDD only
as temporary storage media.
Please copy recordings you want to keep
to recordable DVD.
Press ENTER to continue.

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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.

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Recording

Chapter 5

Recording
About DVD recording
This recorder can record to DVD-R, DVDRW, 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:

Max. titles
(per disc)

Max.
chapters
(per title)

DVD-R/-RW
Video mode

DVD-R/-RW/-RAM
VR mode

999*1

DVD+R/+RW

99*2

Disc type/rec.
format

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

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.

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• See also Disc / content format playback
compatibility on page 9 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 DVDR 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
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• Pioneer takes no responsibility for
recording failure due to power cuts,
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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.

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 115).
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 broadcast with a Secondary
Audio Program (SAP) channel, set which
channel you want to record from the Initial
Setup menu (see Dual Mono Recording on
page 111).
When HDD Recording Format is set to Video
Mode Off, high-speed copying isn’t possible.
However, both the main and SAP channels
are recorded and you can switch the audio
on playback.

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
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set to LPCM, sound is recorded in high
quality, uncompressed Linear PCM format.
If the broadcast audio has a SAP channel
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 AUDIO
button to select the Mono, Stereo or SAP
audio channel to record before recording
starts. In other cases, if SAP is selected then
both the main and SAP audio channels will
be recorded and you can switch on playback.
The table below shows the different audio
output possibilities:
Audio output

Audio
setting

Left (L)

Right (R)

MONO

L+R

STEREO

L+R

SAP

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.
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 64).

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 CPRMcompatible DVD-R (ver. 2.0 / 8 x 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
You may use this product only to reproduce
or copy materials for which you own the
copyright or have obtained permission to
copy from the copyright owner or for which
you otherwise have a legal right to reproduce
or copy. Unless you own the copyright or
have obtained permission from the
copyright owner or otherwise have a legal
right to reproduce or copy, you may be
violating the law, including copyright law,
and may be subject to payment of damages
and other remedies.
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.

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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.
CHANNEL
+

•

CHANNEL +/– buttons

CHANNEL
–

ABC

DEF

GHI

JKL

MNO

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

CHANNEL
+

ABC

DEF

GHI

JKL

MNO

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

2 Use
or
cable channel.

to change the

CHANNEL
–

Changing audio channels
Some TV programs are broadcast with both
a main and a Second Audio Program (SAP).
You can change the TV audio using the
AUDIO button.
AUDIO

•

Number buttons
For example, to select channel 4, press 4
then ENTER; for channel 34, press 3, 4,
ENTER.1

•
Press to change the audio type.
The current audio channel is displayed onscreen.
Mono
Stereo

• CH +/– buttons on the front panel

Changing cable channels
When a cable box is connected, you can use
the remote to change cable channels (up to
999).
If your cable box is connected to the RF
antenna input on this recorder:
CHANNEL
+

ABC

DEF

GHI

JKL

MNO

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

• Use
or
Change the
cable channel.
In this case, you can’t change the channel of
the built-in tuner.
CHANNEL
–

If your cable box is connected to a set of AV
inputs:
INPUT SELECT

SAP

• If SAP is selected, but there is no SAP
channel being broadcast, you will still
hear the main audio channel.
• If the sound is poor quality when set to
Stereo, you can often improve it by
changing to Mono.
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 dual mono
broadcast is recorded. In this case,
decide which language you want to
record before recording by setting the
Dual Mono Recording setting (see Dual
Mono Recording on page 111).

Select the cable box input.

Note
1 Antenna channels are numbered 2 through 69. Cable channels are numbered 1 through 125.

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Setting the picture quality/
recording time

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

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

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

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 114), 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.

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 117) is Off then this
information is not displayed.)

Basic recording from the TV
DVD (VR) DVD (Video) DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM
HDD

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

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.
HDD/DVD

1
Select the HDD or 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 51).

Note
1 Audio is recorded in 16-bit Linear PCM format, video is recorded at XP quality. When recording a broadcast with
a SAP channel select which audio channel to record (see Dual Mono Recording on page 111).

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CHANNEL
+

2
Select a TV channel to record.
The front panel display shows the channel
number:
CHANNEL
–

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
time, 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)

Channel

• 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.
REC MODE

3
Set the picture quality/recording
time.
• See Setting the picture quality/recording
time on page 37 for detailed instructions.

STOP REC

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).

AUDIO

4
Select the audio channel to
record.
See Changing audio channels on page 36 for
more on this.
• When recording in VR mode (DVD) or
with HDD Recording Format set to Video
Mode Off (HDD), both mono and SAP
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
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Setting a timer recording
ALL

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 set a timer recording;
using the Easy Timer Recording feature (see
Easy Timer Recording on page 39), using the
VCR Plus+ programming system (see Timer
recording using the VCR Plus+®*
programming system on page 40), or using
manual timer recording (see Setting a
manual timer recording on page 42).

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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).

• 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).

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.

• 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.

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 114 for more on
this).

Easy Timer Recording

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.

1
Select ‘Timer Recording’ then
‘Easy Timer’ from the Home Menu.

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

Set the TV channel to record.

Important
Easy Timer Recording

• A timer recording can’t be set if there are
already 32 timer programs waiting to be
recorded.

8:00

10:00

11:00

12:00

1:00

2:00

1/03

• 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.

9:00

1/01
1/02

1/01
7ch

SUN

9:30
REC MODE

– ––:––
HDD/DVD

HDD

REC MODE

Set the recording quality.

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• 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.

• 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

HDD/DVD

Easy Timer Recording

4
Select the HDD or DVD for
recording.

11:00

12:00

1:00

2:00

3:00

4:00

5:00

1/01
1/02
1/03

5
Move the cursor to the
recording start date and time on the grid.
• You can move the cursor forward or back
an hour at a time using the
and
buttons.
Current time
Recording start time

1/01
7ch

SUN

11:45 AM –
REC MODE

1:45
HDD/DVD

HDD

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.

Easy Timer Recording
AM

8:00

9:00

10:00

11:00

12:00

1:00

2:00

ENTER

Set the end time.

1/01
1/02
1/03

1/01

SUN

11:45 AM – ––:––

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.

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 42).

The darker area represents time that has
already passed and can’t therefore be
selected. The lighter area is time that’s
available.

Timer recording using the VCR
Plus+®* programming system

7ch

ENTER

REC MODE

HDD/DVD

HDD

6
Set the start time.
The start date and time is displayed in the
middle of the screen.

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This system makes programming timer
recordings very simple. Most TV guides
publish PlusCode programming numbers
with their program details. If you want to
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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.
* VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered
trademarks of Gemstar Development
Corporation.
The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured
under license from Gemstar Development
Corporation.
1 Press ‘VCR Plus+’ to display the VCR
Plus+ program screen.
You can also access this screen from the
Home Menu (press HOME MENU, select
Timer Recording, then
VCR Plus+).

3 Confirm 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.
• If the channel number is set, but
incorrectly, set up the guide channel
(see VCR Plus+ CH Setting on page 111).
4

Select ‘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 VCR Plus+
system by selecting Details from the
PlusCode# setting screen.

PlusCode#
ENTER

Cancel

Details

Clear

Enter

• Use the number buttons to enter the
PlusCode number. (To clear the last digit
entered, press CLEAR.)
• You can also use the ///
buttons to select digits from the onscreen display.

1
Select ‘Details’ from the
PlusCode# 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 42 for more on this.

ENTER

3
Select ‘Store Program’ to save
the timer program and exit.

2 After making the settings, select
‘Enter’ and press ENTER.
The timer recording screen appears with the
timer program you just set.

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VCR Plus+ programming with the
power off
You can enter a PlusCode 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 VCR Plus+ program screen.
Important
• You can’t use this feature until you have
set up the guide channels. see VCR
Plus+ CH Setting on page 111.
• You can’t change the recording mode.
• You can’t program daily or weekly timer
recordings.
1 Press ‘VCR Plus+’.
The front panel display shows the current
recording mode and prompts you to enter
the PlusCode programming number.

• If CAN’T SET appears in the display, it
means that although you entered a valid
PlusCode number, the program has
already finished.

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 HOME MENU, select Timer
Recording, then Timer Recording.
This screen shows all the timer programs
currently set.
Timer Program View

Flower
MON – FRI 1:30PM – 2:00PM

• To clear the last digit entered, press
CLEAR.
3 Press 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 VCR
Plus+ CH Setting on page 111), then set
the timer recording again.

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OK
10ch

OK
4ch

Until 4/20
8ch

New Input

HDD Remain
DVD Remain

2 Use the number buttons to enter the
PlusCode number.

3/26 SUN 3:00PM
Tmr Pgms 3/32

Manhattan Open Tennis
3/26 SUN 6:00PM – 7:00PM
World Journey
3/27 MON 7:30PM – 9:00PM

59h59m(SP)
1h59m(SP)

• 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

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also Deleting a timer program on
page 44.
2 Select ‘New Input’ to set a new timer
program, then press ENTER.
Timer Program Set

Store Program

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

Set Detailed

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

Manhattan Open Tennis
CH

Date

10ch

EVERYDAY

Start

Stop

6:00PM

Detailed Settings
Record To
Recording Mode
Auto Replace Rec.
Genre
Dual Mono Recording
HDD Recording Format

7:00PM

Enter Details
HDD
XP
On
No Category
L
Video Mode On

Extend
30 min

Recording Mode – Select XP, SP, LP, EP,
SLP or SEP, (See Setting the picture quality/
recording time on page 37). 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).

Set Title Name
Cancel

3 Enter the timer recording settings.
Use the / buttons to select a field; use
the / buttons to change the value.
• CH – Choose a channel (2 to 69 for
antenna channels; 1 to 125 for cable,
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).
4 If you want to change the recording
mode, recording destination, etc., select
‘Set Detailed’.
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).

Dual Mono Recording – Select which
channel of a dual mono broadcast to record
(necessary if recording to a Video mode
DVD).
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 ... (e.g., Until 8/13) – 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.

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• Can’t Rec – Not possible to record.

quality then the Recovery Recording
feature will automatically make the
recording to the HDD instead.

• Title Over – Can’t record because there
is already the maximum number of titles
on the disc (HDD: 999; DVD: 99).

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

• Recording – The program is currently
recording.

• 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.

• 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 114) 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
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• Cancel Once – A regular timer program
is set to skip.

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Editing a timer program
You can change any of the settings in a timer
program before the recording is due to start.
1 Press HOME MENU, select Timer
Recording, then Timer Recording.
2 Highlight the timer program you
want to change..
3 Press then select ‘Modify’ from the
command menu panel.
Alternatively, press ENTER.
The Timer Program Set screen appears from
which you can edit the settings.
4 Edit the timer recording settings as
necessary.
5 Select ‘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.
1 Press HOME MENU, select Timer
Recording, then Timer Recording.

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2 Highlight the timer program you
want to erase..
3 Press 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.

Programming a new end time
You can edit the end time of a timer
recording you have previously set.
HOME MENU

1
Select ‘Timer Recording’ then
‘Timer Recording’ from the Home Menu.

2
Highlight the timer recording
you want to change.
ENTER

1 Press HOME MENU, select Timer
Recording, then Timer Recording.

3
Press then select ‘Modify’
from the command menu panel.
Alternatively, press ENTER.

2 Highlight the timer program you
want to skip..

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

3 Press 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 when the timer
program is highlighted.

ENTER

4
Edit the end time as
necessary.
You can also edit the Extend time
parameter.

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.

6
Press to exit the Timer
Recording screen.

ENTER

Select ‘Store Program’.
HOME MENU

Stopping a timer recording
Canceling or extending the timer
STOP REC

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.

Press during a timer recording.

ENTER

Select ‘Yes’ to confirm.

REC
2
Press repeatedly to extend
recording in 30 minute blocks.

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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.

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.

STANDBY/ON

If the recorder is on, switch it
1
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.

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?

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
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 57).
PLAY

•
Press during recording to start
playback from the beginning of the
current recording1.

Note
1 You can’t start playback immediately after recording starts. Simultaneous playback and recording doesn’t work
while copying or backing up.

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DISC
NAVIGATOR
•
Press during recording to select
another title to play.
You can use all the usual playback controls,
such as pause, slow-motion play, scan and
skip.

Check that the Audio In settings for
External Audio, and Dual Mono
Recording are as you want them (see Audio
In on page 111).
• If the aspect ratio is distorted (squashed
or stretched), adjust on the source
component or your TV before recording.

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

Recording from an external
component
DVD (VR) DVD (Video) DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM
HDD

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.
There are three analog inputs. The current
input is shown on-screen and in the front
panel display:
• L1 – INPUT 1/AUTO START REC
• L2 – INPUT 2 (front panel)
• L3 – INPUT 3

REC MODE

Set the recording quality.
• See Setting the picture quality/recording
time on page 37 for detailed information.
HDD/DVD

4
Select the HDD or DVD for
recording.
5

REC
Press to start 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 35 for more details.

Automatic recording from a
satellite tuner
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

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).

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If you want to use this recorder with the
timer features of your satellite tuner, see
Additional information for cable/satellite/STB
(set-top box) users below.
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.
1 Set 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.
2 Check that the ‘Audio In’ settings for
‘External Audio’ and ‘Dual Mono
Recording’ are as you want them.
See Audio In on page 111 for more on these
settings.
3

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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.

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Set up the recorder.
• Use REC MODE to set the recording
quality. See Setting the picture quality/
recording time on page 37 for detailed
information.

HOME MENU

4
Select ‘Timer Recording’, then
‘Auto Start Recording’ from the Home
Menu.
ENTER

5
Select ‘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 (step 6).

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Additional information for cable/
satellite/STB (set-top box) users
The following instructions show how to use
the timer features of your STB with this
recorder.

Setting up
1 Connect the STB’s audio/video
outputs to a set of audio/video inputs on
this recorder.
2 Switch on both the STB and this
recorder and switch the recorder’s input
function to the STB (L1, L2 or L3).
To check that everything is connected
properly, switch on your TV and select this
recorder as the video input. You should see
whatever the STB is tuned to.
3 Program the IR controller supplied
with your STB to send start/stop
recording codes for a Pioneer VCR.
See the manual that came with the STB for
how to do this.
Only the REC and STOP codes have any
effect when used with this recorder:
• REC – Start recording
• STOP – Stop recording

• At the programmed times, the STB will
start and stop recording on this
recorder.

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.

4 Position the IR controller so that it
will control this recorder.
The IR sensor on the recorder is located just
above the mark on the front panel.

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.

Making a timer recording

Finalizing a disc

1 Set the timer on the STB.
See the manual that came with your STB for
how to do this.
2 Switch on this recorder.
You must leave the recorder on until the
recording finishes.

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.

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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 DVDR DL) disc can still be recorded and
edited on this recorder even after
finalizing.
• 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 duallayer discs.
1 Load the disc you want to finalize.
Make sure that the recorder is stopped
before proceeding.
HOME MENU

2
Select ‘Disc Setup’ from the
Home Menu.
ENTER

3
Select ‘Finalize’ > ‘Finalize’ >
‘Next Screen’.

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Recording

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.

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Disc Setup
Basic

Finalize

Next Screen

Initialize
Finalize

Undo Finalize

Start

Optimize HDD

ENTER

4
For Video mode and DVD+R/
+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.

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• 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.

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.
HOME MENU

Initializing recordable DVD
discs

1
Select ‘Disc Setup’ from the
Home Menu.
ENTER

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 115 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.

2
Select ‘Initialize’ > ‘Video
Mode’, ‘VR Mode’ or ‘Initialize
DVD+RW’.
Disc Setup
Basic

VR Mode

Start

Initialize

Video Mode

Start

Finalize

Initialize DVD+RW

Optimize HDD

ENTER

3
Select ‘Start’.
It takes about 30 seconds to initialize the
disc (except DVD-RAM discs, which can take
up to 1 hour).
Initializing Disc

2 ch
1 min left

Important
• Initializing a DVD-RW, DVD+RW or
DVD-RAM disc will erase everything
recorded on it. Make sure there is
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.

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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, 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. Stop
playback, then press
for non-PBC
playback.
• For discs that contain JPEG picture files,
see The PhotoViewer (DVR-640H-S/DVR543H-S) on page 93 and The PhotoViewer
(DVR-540H-S) on page 101.

Basic playback
ALL

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.
HDD/DVD

1
Select the HDD or 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).

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• If you want to play a DTS audio CD,
please first read the note on page 55.
PLAY

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.

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

STOP

• 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.

PAUSE

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

Press to stop playback.
You can resume playback
from the same point by pressing PLAY. (Press STOP
again to cancel the resume
function.)
Pauses playback, or restarts
playback when paused.
Press to start scanning. Press
repeatedly to increase the
scanning speed.

STOP

Press to start playback.
If RESUME is displayed onscreen, playback starts from
the place last stopped.

Press to stop playback.
PREV

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

ABC

DEF

GHI

JKL

MNO

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

CLEAR

ENTER

Press to skip to previous/next
chapter/title. (During playback you can also use the
front panel CH +/– buttons.)
DVD+R/DVD+RW only: PREV
may not always skip to
the previous title.
Except VR mode: During playback, 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.

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CM
BACK

CM
SKIP

TOP MENU

DISC
NAVIGATOR

DVD-R/-RW, DVD-RAM only:
(Commercial back/skip) Each
press skips backward/forward progressively up to a
maximum of ten minutes forward or three minutes back.

STOP

While paused, press and hold
to start slow-motion playback.
Press repeatedly to change
the playback speed.
While paused, press to
advance a single frame in
either direction.

PAUSE

RETURN

Press to display the menu of
a DVD-Video disc. (DVD+R/
+RW discs finalized on this
recorder will display the Disc
Navigator. Press MENU to
display the disc menu.)

Press to return to the previous level of a DVD-Video disc
menu.

ABC

DEF

GHI

JKL

MNO

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

CLEAR

PLAY

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Press to start playback.
If RESUME is displayed onscreen, playback starts from
the place last stopped. Playback automatically stops
after the end of a title is
reached.

Press to skip to previous/next
chapter/title. (During playback you can also use the
front panel CH +/– buttons.)
During playback, enter a title
number then press ENTER to
skip directly to that title.
Press CLEAR to clear a number entry and start again.

ENTER

CM
BACK

CM
SKIP

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

Pauses playback, or restarts
playback when paused.
Press to start scanning. Press
repeatedly to increase the
scanning speed.

Use the cursor buttons to
navigate DVD-Video disc
menus; press ENTER to
select items.

ENTER

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

(Commercial back/skip) Each
press skips backward/forward progressively up to a
maximum of ten minutes forward or three minutes back.
While paused, press and hold
to start slow-motion playback.
Press repeatedly to change
the playback speed.
While paused, press to
advance a single frame in
either direction.

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Playing CDs and WMA/MP3 discs

Playing Video CD

The table below shows the basic playback
controls for audio CDs1, and WMA/MP3
files.

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

PLAY

Press to start playback.

STOP

Press to stop playback.

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

PAUSE

Pauses playback, or restarts
playback when paused.
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.)

ABC

DEF

GHI

JKL

MNO

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

CLEAR

ENTER

STOP

Press to skip to previous/next
track (or folder for WMA/MP3
disc). (During playback you
can also use the front panel
CH +/– buttons.)
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.

PAUSE

Press to start playback.
If RESUME is displayed onscreen, playback starts from
the place last stopped.
Press to stop playback.
You can resume playback
from the same point by pressing PLAY. (Press STOP
again to cancel the resume
function.)
Pauses playback, or restarts
playback when paused.
Press to start scanning. Press
repeatedly to increase the
scanning speed.

Press to skip to previous/next
track.
When a PBC menu is displayed, press to display the
previous/next page. (During
playback you can also use the
front panel CH +/– buttons.)

Note
1 If 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 63).
2 When playing in PBC mode, some playback features, such as search, repeat and program play are not available. You can play a PBC Video CD in non-PBC mode by pressing
to start playback instead of PLAY.

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ABC

DEF

GHI

JKL

MNO

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

CLEAR

ENTER

CM
BACK

CM
SKIP

RETURN

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 numbered menu items.
Video CD only: Each press
skips backward/forward progressively up to a maximum
of ten minutes forward or
three minutes back. Note that
this function doesn’t work
when playing in PBC mode.
While paused, press and hold
to start slow-motion playback.
Press repeatedly to change
the playback speed (forward
only).
While paused, press to
advance a single frame (forward only).

STOP

PAUSE

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

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

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Press to start playback.
If RESUME is displayed onscreen, playback starts from
the place last stopped. Playback of titles (DivX files) proceeds in alphabetical order.

Pauses playback, or restarts
playback when paused.
Press to start scanning. Press
repeatedly to increase the
scanning speed.

Press to display the disc
menu of a Video CD playing
in PBC mode.

Playing DivX video files

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

Press to skip to previous/next
title. (During playback you
can also use the front panel
CH +/– buttons.)
While paused, press to
advance one frame. Press
and hold to start slow motion
playback (press repeatedly to
change the slow motion play
speed).
Press to display the playback
audio type; press repeatedly
to change the playback audio
type.
Press to display subtitle
information; press repeatedly
to change subtitles.

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Using the Disc Navigator to
browse the contents of a disc

• To change the thumbnail picture
displayed for a title see Set Thumbnail on
page 71.

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

• 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 117.

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 66 for more on
editing recordable discs.
HDD/DVD

1
DVD.
2

Select the hard disk drive or

DISC
NAVIGATOR

101

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.

1
panel.

10Titles

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Recent first

2h00m(1.0G)

All Genres

The View Options panel
MENU

1h00m(1.0G)
7

Display the View Options

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11/29Mon
SP
2h00m(1.0G)
2h00m(1.0G)

4 Titles

11/29 WED 7:00PM
11/29Wed 7:00PM 2ch SP
1h00m(1.0G)

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

Changing the display style of the
Disc Navigator

Open the Disc Navigator.

Disc Navigator (HDD)

HDD
SP
Remain
30h30m

ENTER

Play the highlighted title.
• You can also select Play from the
command menu options.

Disc Navigator (HDD)
Style

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7:00PM
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11:00PM 2ch
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11/29Mon
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12/02 SAT 10:00PM
12/02Sat 10:00PM 7ch SP

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4 Titles
4 Titles
Sort order

2h00m(1.0G)
2h00m(1.0G)

Recent first
NEW first
Genre

2h00m(1.0G)

All Genres
All Genres
HDD
SP
Remain
30h30m

10Titles

1h00m(1.0G)

Browse the list of titles.
• Use the
/
buttons to display the
previous/next page of titles.

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ENTER

2
Choose ‘Style’, ‘Sort order’ or
‘Genre’, then press ENTER to see the
available view options.
• Style – Select four or eight titles per
screen view

3
Select what you want to play.
Depending on the type of disc you have
loaded, the Disc Navigator looks slightly
different, but they are all navigated in the
same way.

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

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.

• Genre – Display all genres or just a
selected genre

Disc Navigator
CD
WMA/MP3
DivX

ENTER

Folder (01-03)
01.Rock
02.Pop
03.Dance

3
Choose a view option, then
press ENTER.
The title list display is updated according to
the new display preferences.

Using the Disc Navigator with
playback-only discs
DVD-Video

Video CD WMA/MP3 DivX

Track(001-004)
001.Intro
002.Escape
003.Everything You Say
004.What I Do

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.

HOME MENU

Display the Home Menu.

Scanning discs
ENTER

2
Select ‘Disc Navigator’.
Alternatively, for a CD, Video CD or WMA/
MP3/DivX disc, you can press DISC
NAVIGATOR, which takes you straight to
the Disc Navigator screen.

A L L (except WMA)

You can fast scan discs at various speeds,
forwards or backward.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 optical 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
optical 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.

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1
During playback, start
reverse or forward scanning.
• The scanning speed is shown on-screen.
2
Press repeatedly to change
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.

3
Press repeatedly to change
the slow motion speed.
The current playback speed is indicated onscreen.
PLAY

Resume normal playback.

Frame advance/frame
reverse
DVD HDD Video CD DivX

PLAY

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

Playing in slow motion

With Video CD and DivX titles, you can only
use frame advance.

DVD HDD Video CD DivX

PAUSE

Pause playback.

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 and DivX titles can only be
played forwards in slow motion.

2
Back up or advance one
frame with each press.

There is no sound when playing in slow
motion.

PLAY

Resume normal playback.

PAUSE

Pause playback.
/

The Play Mode menu

2
Press and hold to start slow
motion reverse or forward play.

ALL

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.

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PLAY MODE

Press
menu.

to display the Play Mode

DEF

JKL

MNO

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

2
Enter a title/chapter/folder/
track number or a search time.

Play Mode
Search Mode
A-B Repeat
Repeat
Program

ABC

GHI

Time Search
Title Search
Chapter Search

• 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.

Search Mode
ALL

The Search Mode feature lets you start
playback from a specified point in a disc by
time1 or by title/chapter/folder/track
number.

Play Mode
Time Search
Title Search
Chapter Search

Search Mode
A-B Repeat
Repeat
Program

Input Time
0.01.00

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.
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.
3

ENTER

Start playback.

A-B Repeat
ENTER

1
Select ‘Search mode’ from the
Play Mode menu, then choose a search
option.
The available search options depend on the
type of disc.

DVD HDD

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

ENTER

1
During playback, select ‘A-B
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

1
Select ‘Repeat’ from the Play
Mode menu, then choose a repeat play
mode.

Play Mode
Search Mode
A-B Repeat
Repeat
Program

A (Loop Start)
B (Loop End)
Off

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.

Play Mode
Repeat
Repeat
Repeat
Repeat

Search Mode
A-B Repeat
Repeat
Program

Disc
Title
Chapter
Off

• 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

Video CD WMA/MP3

This feature lets you program the play order
of titles/chapters2/folders/tracks on a disc or
the HDD.

ENTER

Repeat play
ALL

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 on
page 61).1

1
Select ‘Program’ from the Play
Mode menu, then ‘Input/Edit Program’.
The Input/Edit Program screen varies
according to the disc type. Below is the DVD
input screen.
Program
Step
01.001
02.
03.
04.
05.
06.
07.
08.

Title
Title
Title
Title

(01-03)
01
02
03

Chapter(001-015)
Chapter 001
Chapter 002
Chapter 003
Chapter 004
Chapter 005
Chapter 006
Chapter 007
Chapter 008

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 sometimes be played, depending on the disc.

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ENTER

2
Select a title, chapter, folder
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.
PLAY

4
Play the program list.
Program play remains active until you
cancel program play, erase the program list,
eject the disc or switch off the recorder.

Tip
• To save your program list and exit the
program edit screen without starting
playback, press HOME MENU or PLAY
MODE.
• During program play, press
to the next program step.

to skip

• To repeat play the program list, select
Program Repeat from the Repeat Play
Mode menu (see Repeat play on
page 61).
• 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
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 113.

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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 onscreen and in the front panel display.
• To switch off subtitles, press SUBTITLE
then CLEAR.

Switching DVD and DivX
soundtracks
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.

amp/receiver with built-in DTS decoder
via the digital output. See Connecting to
an AV amplifier or receiver on page 22 for
connection details.

Switching audio channels
DVD (VR) DVD-RAM HDD

Video CD WMA/MP3

For HDD2 and VR mode content that has
both a main and a SAP (Secondary Audio
Program) audio channels, you can switch
between main (L), SAP (R), or both (L+R).3
When playing Video CDs and audio CDs you
can switch between stereo, just the left
channel or just the right channel.
AUDIO

•
Press repeatedly to display/switch
the audio channel.
The audio channel(s) currently playing are
indicated on-screen.

AUDIO

•
Change the audio soundtrack.
The current audio language is shown onscreen 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

HDD DVD (VR) DVD-RAM

L+R – Both channels (default)
L – Left/main channel only
R – Right/SAP channel only
CD

Video CD WMA/MP3

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

Note
1 • Some discs only allow you to change audio language from the disc menu. Press MENU or TOP MENU to access.
• To set audio language preferences, see Audio Language on page 113.
2 Only when HDD Recording Format is set to Video Mode Off (HDD Recording Format on page 115).
3 When playing a dual mono 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 112) or listen via the analog outputs if you need to switch the audio channel.

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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 117).

HDD and removable disc activity
display
Press DISPLAY once to see the HDD and
removable disc (DVD, etc.) activity. Use the
HDD/DVD button to switch between the two
kinds of display.
The example displays below show highspeed copying from HDD to DVD, and HDD
chase playback.
Rec Mode SP(2h00m/DVD)

HDD

Remain 10h35m
Stop

DVD-RW Video

Hi-Speed Copy
HDD DVD

Remain –h––m
Stop

0h08m left

•

ANGLE

Switch the camera angle.
• The angle number is displayed onscreen.
• If the disc was paused, playback starts
again with the new angle.

Rec Mode SP(2h00m/DVD)

HDD

Displaying disc information
on-screen

DISPLAY

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

Remain 0h52m
Stop

Recording time
Relative playback position

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

DVD-RW Video

Remain 10h35m
Chase Play
Rec

Shows recording restrictions for
the current channel program
Stop
DVD-RW VR
Original

Disc Name

Resume
XP (1h00m/DVD)
Finalized

Rem.

: Comedy shows

Indicates copy-protected material

Play
DVD-R Video

3–2
0. 00. 15
Chapter Time 0. 00. 21
Chapter Total 0h01m52s
4.32Mbps
: 11/21 Soccer game

Indicates the data transfer rate

WNBC
Stereo
Copy Once

Indicates a multi-angle scene

Title Name

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Tip
• See Switching camera angles on page 64
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.

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Chapter 7

Editing
The Disc Navigator screen

DISPLAY

•

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.

HDD/DVD

•

Press to switch between the HDD
and DVD Disc Navigator screens.

• If you are editing a VR mode DVD-R/-RW
or DVD-RAM disc you can display the
Play List by selecting Play List from the
view options panel (press , then select
Play List from the view options, then
Play List).

HDD/DVD

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

Select the HDD or DVD.

DISC
NAVIGATOR
2
Display the Disc Navigator
screen.
Playback will automatically stop when you
do this.

Disc Navigator (DVD)
Style

• The Disc Navigator is also accessible
from the Home Menu.
View options panel

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7:00PM
12/03Sun
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11/29Mon 7:00PM
2ch SP SP
2h00m(1.0G)
2h00m(1.0G)
12/03 SUN 8:00PM
12/03Sun
8:00PM 9ch

Available
recording time

HDD
SP
Remain
30h30m

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11/29Wed 7:00PM 2ch

Title thumbnail

•

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Selected
title
MENU

2h00m(1.0G)

• Titles on the HDD marked with a
icon are recently recorded titles that
haven’t yet been played.

1h00m(1.0G)

Title information

Command
menu panel

Press to display the command
menu panel. Use the / and ENTER
buttons to navigate the menus.
PREV

•

12/03 SUN 8:00PM
12/03Sun 8:00PM 9ch SP

• Titles on the HDD marked with a
icon
are timer recordings set to Auto Replace
Recording (see Setting a manual timer
recording on page 42).

1h00m(1.0G)
7

2h00m(1.0G)
2h00m(1.0G)
9

2h00m(1.0G)
12/02 SAT 10:00PM
12/02Sat 10:00PM 7ch

All Genres

10Titles

12/03 SUN
11/29
MON 11:00PM
7:00PM
12/03Sun 7:00PM
11:00PM 4ch
11/29Mon
2ch SP
SP

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Recent first

PlayList
Original
Original

Title list

Disc Navigator (HDD)

101

4 Titles
4 Titles

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

DISC
NAVIGATOR

Press to exit the Disc Navigator.

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

HDD

DVD-R/-RW
(Video mode),
DVD+R/+RW

DVD-R/-RW, DVD-RAM
(VR mode)
Original

Play List

Create (page 68)
Play (page 69)

Erase (page 69)

Edit > Title Name (page 70)

Edit > Set Thumbnail

(page 71)

Edit > Erase Section

(page 72)

Edit > Divide (page 73)

Edit > Chapter Edit

(page 73)

Edit > Set Genre (page 75)

Edit > Lock (page 75)

Edit > Move (page 76)

Edit > Combine (page 76)

Genre Name (page 77)

Multi-Mode (page 78)

Undo (page 79)

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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.

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.

ENTER

1
Select ‘Create’ from the
command menu panel.
Disc Navigator (DVD)

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HDD genres

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Erase
2h00m(1.0G)
Edit

Play List

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 10 genres in total,
including ten user-definable ones that you
can name as you like.

0Titles
Play

2h00m(1.0G)
Create

Undo
1h00m(1.0G)

DVD
VR Mode
Remain
0h30m

ENTER

2
Select an original title to add
to the Play List.
Repeat these two steps to add as many titles
as necessary to the Play List.

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Play

Erase

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

HDD

Use this function to start playback of a title.

Use this function to erase unwanted titles.

1
to play.

Highlight the title you want

ENTER

2
Select ‘Play’ from the
command menu panel.
Playback of the title you selected starts.
Disc Navigator (HDD)
101

Edit
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Recent first

2h00m(1.0G)

All Genres
HDD
SP
Remain
30h30m

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

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7:00PM
Play
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11:00PM 4ch
11/29Mon
2ch SP SP

1
to erase.

Erase
2h00m(1.0G)
2h00m(1.0G)

4 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

1h00m(1.0G)
Multi-Mode

1h00m(1.0G)

Highlight the title you want

ENTER

2
Select ‘Erase’ from the
command menu panel.
ENTER

3
Select ‘Yes’ to confirm or ‘No’
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 non-contiguous title numbers.

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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.

1
Highlight the title you want
to name (or rename).
ENTER

2
Select ‘Edit’ > ‘Title Name’
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
/
buttons to change the cursor
position.
• Select CAPS or small to change to upper
or lower-case, or use the CASE
SELECTION buttons (
/
).
• 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.

ENTER

Disc Navigator (HDD)

10Titles

101

12/03 SUN
11/29
MON 11:00PM
7:00PM
Play SP
12/03Sun 7:00PM
11:00PM Title
4ch
11/29Mon
2chname
SP

Edit Section
12/03 SUN 8:00PM Erase
DivideSP
12/03Sun
8:00PM 9ch

12/02 SAT 10:00PMLock
Genre Name
12/02Sat 10:00PM 7ch SP

11/29 WED 7:00PM
11/29Wed 7:00PM 2ch

Erase
2h00m(1.0G)
2h00m(1.0G)
Set
Thumbnail

4 Titles

Chapter Edit
2h00m(1.0G)
SetMulti-Mode
Genre

Recent first

All Genres

1h00m(1.0G)
Cancel
Cancel

HDD
SP
Remain
30h30m

1h00m(1.0G)

ENTER

3
title.

Input a name for the selected

Input Title Name
12/03 Sun 11:00PM 4ch SP

ABC DE F GH I J KLM . , ? !
N O P Q R S T U V WX Y Z ( ) : ;
AA A A A AÆ ç E E E E I I I I #
DN O OOO
0 1 2 3 4 5
+ – /@ [
c £ \ §
2 3
´ µ¶ ·

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Clear

ß$%
= > _ &
± { _| } ~ ¡
– ® ˚
1 3
/2 /4 ¿ `

UUUUY

6 7 8 9 <
¥ ] ˆ ÷ x
¨ © a– << ¬
¸ 1 –o 1/4
<<

CAPS
small

Space

4
Select ‘OK’ to enter the name
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
to
advance the cursor one space manually
between inputting the two characters.

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ENTER

Key

Characters

Key

Characters

.,’?!–&1

mno6öôòó
øñ

abc2äàáâã
æç

pqrs7$

2
Select ‘Edit’ > ‘Set Thumbnail’
from the command menu panel.
The thumbnail setting screen appears from
which you can find the frame you want.

ÿ/ß *1

def3èéëê

tuv8üùûú

ghi4îïìí¡

wxyz9

Disc Navigator (HDD)

101

Erase
2h00m(1.0G)
2h00m(1.0G)
Set
Thumbnail

4 Titles
9

jkl5£

[cursor back]
/ [change case]

CLE
AR

[clear character]

[finish name
input]

()_/:;”`^@#∗%¥|+=
{}[]<>

12/02 SAT 10:00PMLock
Genre Name
12/02Sat 10:00PM 7ch SP

11/29 WED 7:00PM
11/29Wed 7:00PM 2ch

All Genres

[cursor forward]

Erase
Edit Section

12/03 SUN 8:00PM
Divide
12/03Sun
8:00PM 9ch SP

Chapter Edit
2h00m(1.0G)
SetMulti-Mode
Genre

Recent first

10Titles

12/03 SUN
11/29
MON 11:00PM
7:00PM
Play
12/03Sun 7:00PM
11:00PM Title
4ch
SP SP
11/29Mon
2ch name

Cancel
Cancel
1h00m(1.0G)

HDD
SP
Remain
30h30m

1h00m(1.0G)

Use the playback controls (, ,
,
, etc.) to find a suitable frame, then
press ENTER to set.

Set Thumbnail (HDD)
12/03Sun 11:00PM 4ch SP
Rec. time

2h00m

lower-case: ÿ; upper-case: ß

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.

10-1
00.00.09.15
Play Pause
OK
OK
Exit
Exit

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

4
Select ‘Exit’ to return to the
Edit screen.
1
Highlight the title you want
to change the thumbnail picture for.

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Editing

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.

1
Highlight the title containing
the section you want to erase.

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.
Erase Section (HDD)
12/03Sun 11:00PM 4ch SP
Rec. time

2h00m

ENTER

2
Select ‘Edit’ > ‘Erase Section’
from the command menu panel.

10-1
00.00.09.15
Play Pause
From
To
Exit

ENTER

HDD only: Select the type of

3
edit.

ENTER

DVD RECORDER

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

5
Highlight ‘To’ then, in the
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.

Video Mode Compatible Editing
Frame Accurate Editing

• For more information about these
options, see Editing accuracy on page 68.

ENTER

6
Select ‘Yes’ to confirm, or ‘No’
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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Editing

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.

ENTER
5
Press to divide the title at the
current playback position.

ENTER

6
Select ‘Yes’ to confirm or ‘No’
to cancel.

1
Highlight the title you want
to divide.

Divided titles cannot
be combined.
OK?
Yes

ENTER

2
Select ‘Edit’ > ‘Divide’ from
the command menu panel.
3

Chapter Edit
DVD (VR) DVD-RAM HDD

HDD only: Select the type of edit.

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.

DVD RECORDER

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

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

Video Mode Compatible Editing
Frame Accurate Editing
ENTER

• For more information about these
options, see Editing accuracy on page 68.
Use the playback controls (, ,
,
, etc.) to find the place you want to
divide the title.

2
Select ‘Edit’ > ‘Chapter Edit’
from the command menu panel.

ENTER

HDD only: Select the type of

3
edit.

Divide Title (HDD)
12/03Sun 11:00PM 4ch SP
Rec. time

2h00m

DVD RECORDER

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

10–1
00.00.09.15
Play Pause

Video Mode Compatible Editing
Divide

Frame Accurate Editing
Cancel

• For more information about these
options, see Editing accuracy on page 68.

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Editing

Select 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.

• Combine3 – Combine two adjacent
chapters into one: Highlight the bar
divider between two adjacent chapters
and press ENTER.
Chapter Edit (DVD VR mode Play List)
12/03Sun 11:00PM 4ch SP
Rec. time

1h00m

Chapter Edit (DVD VR mode Play List)
12/03Sun 11:00PM 4ch SP
001

Rec. time
Chapters

1–1

002

003

004

005

1h00m
5
Exit
Divide
Erase/Move
Combine

0.00.00

Play
Exit
Divide
Erase/Move
Combine

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).

5
Select ‘Exit’ to get back to the
main Disc Navigator screen.

• 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.
Chapter Edit (DVD VR mode Play List)
12/03Sun 11:00PM 4ch SP
Erase
1h00m
Rec. time
Move
0h01m
Chapter
Cancel
001

002

003

004

005

Exit
Divide
Erase/Move
Combine

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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Editing

Set Genre

Lock

HDD

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

Use this command to assign a genre to a
title.

DVD-RAM

Original only
1
Highlight the title you want
to assign a genre to.

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

ENTER

2
Select ‘Edit’ > ‘Set Genre’ from
the command menu panel.
Disc Navigator (HDD)
101

10Titles

12/03 SUN
11/29
MON 11:00PM
7:00PM
Play
12/03Sun 7:00PM
11:00PM Title
4ch
SP SP
11/29Mon
2ch name
Erase
2h00m(1.0G)
2h00m(1.0G)
Set
Thumbnail

4 Titles

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

Erase
Edit Section

12/03 SUN 8:00PM
Divide
12/03Sun
8:00PM 9ch SP

Chapter Edit
2h00m(1.0G)
SetMulti-Mode
Genre

Recent first
8

Genre Name
12/02 SAT 10:00PMLock
12/02Sat 10:00PM 7ch SP

11/29 WED 7:00PM
11/29Wed 7:00PM 2ch

All Genres

Cancel
Cancel
1h00m(1.0G)

HDD
SP
Remain
30h30m

• 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.

1h00m(1.0G)

ENTER

2
Select ‘Edit’ > ‘Lock’ from the
command menu panel.
Disc Navigator (HDD)

ENTER

101

Select a genre for the title.

Erase
2h00m(1.0G)
2h00m(1.0G)
Set
Thumbnail

4 Titles
9
Disc Navigator (HDD)

12/03 SUN
11/29
MON 11:00PM
7:00PM
Play
12/03Sun 7:00PM
11:00PM Title
4ch
SP SP
11/29Mon
2ch name

12/03 SUN 8:00PM
Free2
Edit Chapter
12/03Sun
8:00PM 9chFree3
SP

Genre Name
12/02 SAT 10:00PMLock
Free6
12/02Sat 10:00PM 7ch SP

11/29 WED 7:00PM
11/29Wed 7:00PM 2ch

4 Titles

Recent first

All Genres
HDD
SP
Remain
30h30m

10Titles

101

No
Category
Erase
2h00m(1.0G)
2h00m(1.0G)
Set
Thumbnail
Free1
Erase
Edit Section
Divide
Free4
2h00m(1.0G)
SetMulti-Mode
Genre
Free5

Cancel
Cancel
1h00m(1.0G)

1h00m(1.0G)

Erase
Edit Section

12/03 SUN 8:00PM
Divide
12/03Sun
8:00PM 9ch SP

Chapter Edit
2h00m(1.0G)
SetMulti-Mode
Genre

Recent first
8

Genre Name
12/02 SAT 10:00PMLock
12/02Sat 10:00PM 7ch SP

11/29 WED 7:00PM
11/29Wed 7:00PM 2ch

All Genres
HDD
SP
Remain
30h30m

10Titles

12/03 SUN
11/29
MON 11:00PM
7:00PM
Play
12/03Sun 7:00PM
11:00PM Title
4ch
SP SP
11/29Mon
2ch name

Cancel
Cancel
1h00m(1.0G)

1h00m(1.0G)

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

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Editing

Move

Combine

DVD (VR) DVD-RAM Play List only

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

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

1
to move.

1
Highlight the title you want
to combine.
This title will remain in the same place after
combining with another title.

Highlight the title you want

ENTER

2
Select ‘Edit’ > ‘Move’ from the
command menu panel.
Disc Navigator (DVD)

10Titles

12/03 SUN
11/29
MON 11:00PM
7:00PM
Play
12/03Sun 7:00PM
11:00PM 4ch
11/29Mon
2ch
SP
Title SP
name

12/03 SUN 8:00PM
Divide
12/03Sun 8:00PM 9ch SP

Genre Name
12/02 SAT 10:00PM Combine
12/02Sat 10:00PM 7ch SP

11/29 WED 7:00PM
11/29Wed 7:00PM 2ch SP

Disc Navigator (DVD)

Erase
2h00m(1.0G)
2h00m(1.0G)
Set
Thumbnail

4 Titles

Erase
EditSection

Chapter Edit
2h00m(1.0G)
Multi-Mode
Move

Play List

Select a new position for the

Title to move
Disc Navigator (DVD)

10Titles

12/03 SUN
11/29
MON 11:00PM
7:00PM
12/03Sun 7:00PM
11:00PM 2ch
4ch SP
11/29Mon
SP

12/03 SUN 8:00PM
12/03Sun 8:00PM 9ch SP

12/02 SAT 10:00PM
12/02Sat 10:00PM 7ch SP

11/29 WED 7:00PM
11/29Wed 7:00PM 2ch SP

2h00m(1.0G)
2h00m(1.0G)

4 Titles

Play List

2h00m(1.0G)

1h00m(1.0G)

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

12/03 SUN 8:00PM
12/03Sun 8:00PM 9ch SP

12/02 SAT 10:00PM
12/02Sat 10:00PM 7ch SP

11/29 WED 7:00PM
11/29Wed 7:00PM 2ch SP

2h00m(1.0G)
2h00m(1.0G)

2h00m(1.0G)

1h00m(1.0G)

ENTER

4 Titles

DVD
VR Mode
Remain
0h30m

12/03 SUN
11/29
MON 11:00PM
7:00PM
12/03Sun
11:00PM 4ch
11/29Mon 7:00PM
2ch SP
SP

1h00m(1.0G)

3
title.

10Titles

Play List

Cancel
Cancel
1h00m(1.0G)

DVD
VR Mode
Remain
0h30m

ENTER

2
Select ‘Edit’ > ‘Combine’ from
the command menu panel.

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Genre Name
ENTER

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:
Disc Navigator (DVD)

10Titles

12/03 SUN 11:00PM
12/03Sun 11:00PM 4ch SP

12/03 SUN 8:00PM
12/03Sun 8:00PM 9ch SP

12/02 SAT 10:00PM
12/02Sat 10:00PM 7ch SP

Play List

2h00m(1.0G)

ENTER

1
Select ‘Genre Name’ from the
command menu panel.

101
MENU

1h00m(1.0G)
4

Use this command to rename one of the ten
user-definable genres (Free 1 to Free 10).

Disc Navigator (HDD)

2h00m(1.0G)

4 Titles

HDD

1h00m(1.0G)

Erase
2h00m(1.0G)
2h00m(1.0G)

4 Titles

Edit

12/03 SUN 8:00PM
12/03Sun
8:00PM 9ch

12/02 SAT 10:00PM
12/02Sat 10:00PM 7ch

11/29 WED 7:00PM
11/29Wed 7:00PM 2ch

Recent first

11/29 WED 7:00PM
11/29Wed 7:00PM 2ch SP

DVD
VR Mode
Remain
0h30m

10Titles

12/03 SUN
11/29
MON 11:00PM
7:00PM
Play
12/03Sun 7:00PM
11:00PM 4ch
11/29Mon
2ch SP SP

2h00m(1.0G)
Genre Name

All Genres

Multi-Mode
1h00m(1.0G)

HDD
SP
Remain
30h30m

1h00m(1.0G)

ENTER

4
Select ‘Yes’ to confirm or ‘No’
to cancel.

OK to combine titles
1 and 3 ?
Yes

ENTER

2
Select one of the userdefinable genre names.
Disc Navigator (HDD)
101

Erase
Free2
2h00m(1.0G)
2h00m(1.0G)

4 Titles

Free3
Edit

12/03 SUN 8:00PM
Free4
12/03Sun
8:00PM 9ch SP

Free7 Name
12/02 SAT 10:00PM Genre
12/02Sat 10:00PM 7ch SP

11/29 WED 7:00PM
11/29Wed 7:00PM 2ch

Free5

Recent first

2h00m(1.0G)
Multi-Mode
Free6

All Genres
HDD
SP
Remain
30h30m

10Titles

12/03 SUN
11/29
MON 11:00PM
7:00PM
Play
12/03Sun 7:00PM
11:00PM 4ch
SP SP
Free1
11/29Mon
2ch

Cancel
1h00m(1.0G)

1h00m(1.0G)

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Editing

ENTER

Input a name for the genre.
• 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 70.

1
Select ‘Multi-Mode’ from the
command menu panel.
Disc Navigator (HDD)
101

Erase
2h00m(1.0G)
2h00m(1.0G)

4 Titles
9

Input Genre Name

Edit

12/03 SUN 8:00PM
12/03Sun
8:00PM 9ch

Recent first

F re e 1

ABC DE F GH I J KLM . , ? !
N O P Q R S T U V WX Y Z ( ) : ;
AA A A A AÆ ç E E E E I I I I #

Clear

UUUUY

6 7 8 9 <
¥ ] ˆ ÷ x
¨ © a– << ¬
¸ 1 –o 1/4
<<

DN O OOO
0 1 2 3 4 5
+ – /@ [
c £ \ §
2 3
´ µ¶ ·

= >
± { _|
– ®
1 3
/2 /4 ¿

ß$%
_ &
} ~ ¡
˚
`

2h00m(1.0G)
Genre Name
8

CAPS
small

10Titles

12/03 SUN
11/29
MON 11:00PM
7:00PM
Play
12/03Sun 7:00PM
11:00PM 4ch
11/29Mon
2ch SP SP

12/02 SAT 10:00PM
12/02Sat 10:00PM 7ch

All Genres

Multi-Mode
1h00m(1.0G)

7
HDD
SP
Remain
30h30m

11/29 WED 7:00PM
11/29Wed 7:00PM 2ch

1h00m(1.0G)

Space
ENTER

2
Select titles from the title list.
Selected titles are marked with a .
ENTER

4
and exit.

Select ‘OK’ to enter the name

Multi-Mode

ENTER

3
Select the command that you
want applied to all the marked titles.
For example, select Erase to erase all the
marked titles.

HDD
Disc Navigator (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.

101

10Titles

Lock
Unlock

2h00m(1.0G)

4 Titles
9

Change Genre
12/03 SUN 8:00PM
12/03Sun 8:00PM 9ch SP

Single Mode
12/02 SAT 10:00PM
12/02Sat 10:00PM 7ch SP

11/29 WED 7:00PM
11/29Wed 7:00PM 2ch SP

Recent first

2h00m(1.0G)

All Genres
HDD
SP
Remain
30h30m

Multi-Mode

12/03 SUN 11:00PM
Erase
12/03Sun 11:00PM 4ch SP

Cancel
1h00m(1.0G)

1h00m(1.0G)

Once the command is completed, MultiMode is automatically exited.

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Editing

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).

about your edits requires a certain
amount of disc space. As you edit, this
information builds up, eventually
preventing you from editing further.

ENTER

•
Select ‘Undo’ from the
command menu panel.
• You can’t undo anything after exiting the
Disc Navigator screen.
Disc Navigator (DVD)
1

0Titles
11/29 MON 7:00PM
Play
No title
11/29Mon
7:00PM 2ch SP
Erase
2h00m(1.0G)
2h00m(1.0G)

4 Titles

Edit

Play List

2h00m(1.0G)
Create

Undo
1h00m(1.0G)

DVD
VR Mode
Remain
0h30m

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

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Copying and backup

Chapter 8

Copying and backup
Introduction

• Make a DVD copy of a recording on the
HDD to play in another player.

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 115).

• Transfer video from a DVD to the HDD
for editing.

Restrictions on copying

Use the copying features of this recorder to:
• Back up important recordings stored on
the HDD to a DVD.

• 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 119 for
more on copying times. (Please note that
additional time is required for initializing and
finalizing a disc.)
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
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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 CPRMcompatible DVD-RAM disc (see CPRM on
page 35 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.

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Copyright
You may use this product only to reproduce
or copy materials for which you own the
copyright or have obtained permission to
copy from the copyright owner or for which
you otherwise have a legal right to reproduce
or copy. Unless you own the copyright or
have obtained permission from the
copyright owner or otherwise have a legal
right to reproduce or copy, you may be
violating the law, including copyright law,
and may be subject to payment of damages
and other remedies.

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.
ONE TOUCH COPY

2
Press during playback to copy
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.
ONE TOUCH COPY

•
Press and hold for more than a
second.
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.

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• 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 highspeed copied to a Video mode disc.
Please use a VR mode DVD-R/-RW or
DVD-RAM.
• Recordings of dual mono broadcasts
cannot be high-speed copied to a Video
mode DVD. Please use a VR mode DVDR/-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.

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 renaming 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

• Titles recorded in MN1 to MN6, SEP, SLP
or EP mode cannot be copied to DVD+R/
+RW using One Touch Copy.

• The recorder can only store one Copy List
at a time.
• Resetting the recorder to its factory
settings (see Resetting the recorder on
page 132) will erase the Copy List.

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.

Load 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.
HOME MENU

2
Menu.

Select ‘Copy’ from the Home

Note
1 In manual recording mode these equate to MN1–15 (Video Mode Off) or MN1–8 (Video Mode On).

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ENTER

3
Select ‘HDD DVD’.
If this is the first time to create a Copy List,
skip to step 5 below.

5
Add titles to the Copy List
(highlight a title and press ENTER to add).
Copy

HDD

DVD/CD HDD
Recent first

Disc Back-up
All Genres

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.

DVD (Video mode)

Title

1>2>3

Select Title

HDD DVD

10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3

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11/29
11/29
11/29
11/29
11/29
11/29

WED
WED
WED
WED
WED
WED
WED
WED

11/29Wed
11/29Wed
11/29Wed
11/29Wed
11/29Wed
11/29Wed
11/29Wed
11/29Wed

7:00PM
7:00PM
7:00PM
7:00PM
7:00PM
7:00PM
7:00PM
7:00PM

2ch
2ch
2ch
2ch
2ch
2ch
2ch
2ch

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2ch
7:00PM
2h00m(1.0G)
Free 1
Copy List Total
Current DVD Remain

SP
SP
SP
SP
SP
SP
SP
SP

Return

0.0G
4.3G

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 copyonce 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.
• Dual mono 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
Copy

HDD

All Genres

• Erase Section – Erase part of a title (see
Erase Section on page 72).

Title

1>2>3

Select Title

Recent first

DVD (Video mode)

10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3

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11/29
11/29
11/29
11/29
11/29
11/29
11/29

WED
WED
WED
WED
WED
WED
WED
WED

11/29Wed
11/29Wed
11/29Wed
11/29Wed
11/29Wed
11/29Wed
11/29Wed
11/29Wed

7:00PM
7:00PM
7:00PM
7:00PM
7:00PM
7:00PM
7:00PM
7:00PM

2ch
2ch
2ch
2ch
2ch
2ch
2ch
2ch

11/29Wed 7:00PM
2ch
7:00PM
2h00m(1.0G)

SP
SP
SP
SP
SP
SP
SP
SP

Return

4.3G
4.3G

7 Select ‘Next’ to move on to the Title
Edit screen.
Copy

HDD

DVD (Video mode)

Title

1>2>3

Edit Title

19:00 Mon7:00PM
29/11 2ch
Pr 2
1 11/29Wed
2 11/29Wed 7:00PM 2ch
3 11/29Wed 7:00PM 2ch

SPSP
SP
SP

Return

11/29Wed 7:00PM

2ch

4.3G
4.3G

8 To edit a title, highlight it using the
/ buttons, then press ENTER.
Copy

HDD

DVD (Video mode)

Title

1>2>3

Edit Title

• Preview – Check the content of a title in
the Copy List.

19:00 Mon7:00PM
29/11 2ch
Pr
2 SPSP
1 11/29Wed
Erase
SP
2 11/29Wed 7:00PM 2ch
Title Name
SP
3 11/29Wed 7:00PM 2ch
Erase Section
Move
Preview

• Combine – Combine two titles in the
Copy List into one (see Combine on
page 76).
• Chapter Edit – Edit chapters within a
Copy List title (see Chapter Edit on
page 73):
• 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 71).

2h00m(1.0G)
Copy List Total
Current DVD Remain

• Move – Change the order of titles in the
Copy List (see Move on page 76).

• Divide – Divide a title in the Copy List
into two (see Divide on page 73).

Free 1
Copy List Total
Current DVD Remain

• Title Name – Name or rename a title in
the Copy List (see Title Name on
page 70).

Return

• Recording Mode – Set the picture
quality of the copy (see Recording Mode
on page 87).
• Dual Mono Audio – Set how dual mono
audio should be copied when copying
from HDD to Video mode DVD (see Dual
Mono Audio on page 87).

• Cancel – Exit the menu.

Cancel
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2ch

SP
2h00m(1.0G)

Copy List Total
Current DVD Remain

4.3G
4.3G

A menu of editing commands appears:
• Erase – Erase individual titles from the
Copy List (see Erase on page 69).

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Repeat this step for as many titles you have
that need editing.

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panel.

Display the command menu

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Select ‘Next’ to proceed.
Copy

HDD

DVD (Video mode)

11
copying.

Select ‘Start Copy’ to start

Title

1>2>3

Edit Title
1
2
3

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11/29Wed 7:00PM
11/29Wed 7:00PM

2ch
2ch
2ch

Copy

SP
SP
SP

Return

HDD DVD (Video Mode)

1>2>3

Start Copy
HDD

DVD-RW
Video Mode

Return
Recording Mode

Copy Time

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2ch

SP
2h00m(1.0G)

Copy List Total
Current DVD Remain

0h 16m

Input Disc Name

Recording Mode
Disc Name

High-Speed

Finalize

Off

Start Copy

Copy List Total
Current DVD Remain

4.3G
4.3G

There are several options available from the
next screen:

• If you’re using a DVD-R DL or DVD+R DL
disc and the copy will span both layers,
the Copy List Total bar will be purple.

• Select Recording Mode if you want to
change the recording quality (see
Recording Mode on page 87).1

• The Current DVD Remain bar will be
half-length if the first layer of a DVD-R DL
or DVD+R DL disc is already full.

• 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 70.)
• 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.

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

Note
1 Titles recorded in MN1 to MN6, SEP, SLP or EP mode cannot be copied to DVD+R/+RW using high-speed copy.
2 If a timer recording is scheduled to start during copying, the disc will not be finalized.

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finalized.
– the recorder is reset to its factory
settings (see Resetting the recorder on
page 132).
• It may not be possible to copy from a
DVD disc that was recorded on a
different DVD recorder or a PC.
HOME MENU

1
Menu.

Select ‘Copy’ from the Home

• Erase – Erase individual titles from the
Copy List (see Erase on page 69).
• Move – Change the order of titles in the
Copy List (see Move on page 76).
• Preview – Check the content of a title in
the Copy List.

ENTER

Select ‘DVD/CD HDD’.

ENTER

6
Select a title to edit.
A menu appears of Copy List editing
commands:

• Cancel – Exit the menu.
Repeat this step for as many titles you have
that need editing.

ENTER

Select a Copy List type.
• Selecting Create New Copy List will
erase any Copy List already stored in the
recorder.

ENTER

4
Add titles to the Copy List
(highlight a title and press ENTER to add).
Titles you’ve added to the Copy List are
highlighted in pink.

ENTER

5
Select ‘Next’ from the
command menu panel to proceed to the
title edit screen.

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ENTER

7
Select ‘Next’ from the
command menu panel to proceed to the
copy options screen.
• Select Recording Mode if you want to
change the recording quality (see
Recording Mode on page 87).

ENTER

8
copying.

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Recording Mode

Dual Mono Audio

ENTER

1
Select ‘Recording Mode’ from
the command menu panel.
ENTER

1
Select the title containing the
audio you want to change.
ENTER

2
Select a recording mode for
the copy.
• High-Speed Copy1 – The Copy List is
copied at the same recording quality as
the original.
2

• XP, SP, LP, EP, SLP, SEP, MN – 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.)

2
Select ‘Dual Mono Audio’
from the command menu panel.
ENTER

3
option.

Select a dual mono audio

If you select MN above, you can also
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 115.
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.

3 Load the disc you want to make a
backup of.
You can only make backup copies of
finalized Video mode discs or 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.

HOME MENU

1
Select ‘Copy’, then ‘Disc backup’
from the Home Menu.

Start

ENTER

Cancel

ENTER

Select a backup option.

Select ‘Start’.
Disc Back-up

Start new disc back-up

Read from disc and save to HDD.
Resume writing date

Start reading?

Erase back-up date

Start

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.

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

Note
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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.

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

• 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

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).

Write back-up data from Hard Disk Drive.
The disc contents will be overwritten.

Disc Back-up

OK to start?
The backed-up data is still on the HDD.
Start

Cancel

Erasing it will increase the free space
available. OK to Erase?

• 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 51.)

Yes

• If you decide to leave the backup data on
the HDD, you can make backup copies
to recordable DVD discs anytime from
the Disc backup 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.

1 Load the CD you want to copy to the
HDD.

Copying music to the HDD

2
Menu.

• When copying CD audio, scheduled
timer recordings will not start until
copying is complete.
• Copy protected CDs may not copy
successfully.

HOME MENU

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 61 for how
to do this.
Note that once copied to the HDD, audio
tracks cannot be copied to a recordable DVD
disc.

Select ‘Copy’ from the Home

ENTER

3
Select ‘DVD/CD to 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.

Important
• While copying CD audio, no other
recorder operation is possible.
Note
1 The recorder can copy up to 999 CDs; a CD can contain up to 99 tracks. The recorded audio format is 256 kbps
Dolby Digital.

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Copying files from a USB
device to the HDD

ENTER

DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S only

Select a Jukebox option.
• Listen to Music/Edit – Listen to CDs
that have been copied to the HDD.

You can copy WMA or MP3 files from a
connected USB device, such as a USB drive,
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.(DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S only)

Connect the USB device.
HOME MENU

2
Menu.

Select ‘Jukebox’ from the Home

ENTER

3
Select ‘Listen to Music from
USB Device’.

3
Select what you want to play.
The screen below shows CD albums stored
on the HDD:
Album name

ENTER

4
Select ‘Copy Album’ from the
command menu panel.

Jukebox

By number

ENTER

All Genres

5
Select ‘Yes’ to confirm or ‘No’
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.

Playing music from the
Jukebox
You can select albums or individual tracks
from the Jukebox to play.1
HOME MENU

1
Menu.

Select ‘Jukebox’ from the Home

10Albums
3

Album1 The Planets/Mars-Venus-

Album2

Erase

Album3

Edit

Album4

Play Mode

Album5

Album6

Album7

10
HDD
Remain
60h30m

Album8

ALL

Genre Name

6
7

Album1 The Planets/Mars-Venus-Mercury-Jup
iter-Saturn-Uranus-Nep
classical
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Info for selected album

Play

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Playback status

• If you select a whole album to play, all
tracks that are not set to Jump will play.
• 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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Using the Jukebox

Changing the album view

Editing Jukebox albums

1
From the album list, display
the view options menu panel.

A number of commands are available for
editing and changing the playback behavior
of albums.
HOME MENU

1
Menu.

ENTER

Select a view option.
Jukebox

10Albums

1
Sort order
2
By number
By First
number
New
By favorite
3
By album
4
Genre

12/1 The Planets/Mars-VenusAlbum1

Album2

ENTER

2
Select ‘Listen to Music/Edit’ or
‘Listen to Music (WMA/MP3)/Edit’.

Play

ALL
1

Erase

Album3

Edit

Album4

Play Mode

Genres 5 Album5
All All
Genres
Cancel
6 Album6

7 Album7
8 Album8
HDD
Remain
60h30m

Select ‘Jukebox’ from the Home

Genre Name

ENTER

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iter-Saturn-Uranus-Nep
classical
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Select what you want to edit.

ENTER

• 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
Jukebox

Best

ALL

Erase

Edit
Play Mode

4 Album4

Pop
Genres
All All
Genres

5 Album5

Jazz
6 Album6
Classical

7 Album7
8 Album8
HDD
Remain
60h30m

Play

Genre Rock

Genre Name

6
7

Album1 The Planets/Mars-Venus-Mercury-Jup
iter-Saturn-Uranus-Nep
classical
Total 12 1.14.58

1-10
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• Edit > Edit Title – Enter a name of up to
64 characters for the album. See page
Title Name on page 70 for how to enter
names.
• Edit > Set Genre – Set or change the
genre for the album.

10Albums

12/1 The Planets/Mars-Venus1 Album1
Album1
Sort order
2 Album2
All Genres
By First
number
New
No Category
3 Album3

4
Select an edit function from
the command menu panel.
• Erase – Erase the selected track (if all
tracks in an album are selected, the
whole album is erased).

All Genres – All albums are displayed.
Genre – Only albums in the selected
genre are displayed.

• 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.
• Genre Name – Enter a name of up to 12
characters for a genre. See page Title
Name on page 70 for how to enter
names.

Note
1 Tracks set to Jump will be skipped during consecutive track playback.

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Chapter 10

The PhotoViewer (DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S)
From the PhotoViewer you can view JPEG
photos and picture files stored on the HDD,
recordable DVD or CD-ROM/-R/-RW, 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.

Locating JPEG picture files

• Copy photos from a USB device – Copy
all photos on a connected USB device to
the HDD.

ENTER

3
Select the folder containing
the files you want to view, copy or edit.
Currently selected
folder in folder list
PhotoViewer

File information

Currently selected
thumbnail
HDD

HOME MENU

1
Select ‘PhotoViewer’ from the
Home Menu.

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ENTER

2
Select the location of the files
you want to view or edit.

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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.

Pages in
folder list

Press ENTER to start slideshow. To
return to folder list, press RETURN.

Incompatible/
unknown file

1/3

Pages in
file view

• 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 13 and PCcreated disc compatibility on page 14).

• View photos on a CD/DVD – View
photos on a Fujicolor CD, CD-ROM, CDR/RW, or DVD-R/RW.
• View photos on a USB device – View
photos on a digital camera (or other USB
device) connected to the USB port.
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 the following page).

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Playing a slideshow

ENTER

1
Select a folder from the folder
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.

• Use
PREV / NEXT
previous/next picture, or
pause the slideshow.

to display the
PAUSE to

• 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.
• 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.

ENTER

2
Select ‘File Selection’ from the
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).

RETURN

6
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 or USB
device
3

Select a thumbnail.
• Use the
and
buttons to display
the previous/next page of thumbnails.

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.

ENTER

4
Select ‘Start Slideshow’ from
the menu.
• You can also select a file or folder then
press PLAY to start playing the
slideshow.

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Navigate to the last entry in
the folder list (‘Read next: ...’).

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ENTER
2
Load the next batch of up to 999
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

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.
ENTER
1
Press during the slideshow to
zoom the picture.
Repeated presses cycle between zoom off, 2
x zoom and 4 x zoom. The zoom factor is
displayed on-screen.

Importing files to the HDD
You can import files and save them on to the
HDD2 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.

ENTER

1
Select the location of folders/
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 MultiMode; see Selecting multiple files or
folders on page 96.

ENTER

2
area.

Use to move the zoomed

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.

2
menu.

Select ‘File Selection’ from the

3 Select a file to import, then press
ENTER..
• To import multiple folders, use the MultiMode; see Selecting multiple files or
folders below.

ANGLE

•
Press during the slideshow to
rotate the displayed picture clockwise by
90º.
Press repeatedly to continue rotating the
picture in increments of 90º.

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.)
2 For files you want to keep permanently, we recommend backing up to DVD-R/-RW.

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PhotoViewer

HDD

ENTER

4
menu.

Folder

Select ‘Copy to HDD’ from the

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Multi-Mode
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Cancel

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Start Slideshow

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Start Slideshow

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Cancel

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Press ENTER to display the menu.
Press RETURN to go back to folder selection.

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ENTER

5
Select ‘Yes’ to confirm and
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.

3
To add a file/folder to the list,
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.

• 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).

PhotoViewer
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The Multi-Mode allows you to select multiple
folders/files at once for importing or editing.

ENTER

1
Select the folder containing
the files you want to import.

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ENTER

Press STOP or ENTER to display the menu and
cancel selection.

1/3

Display the command menu.

ENTER

2
menu.

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5
Select the command you want
to apply to all the selected items.

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Importing files from a USB
device

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).

Use this feature to copy all the files on a
connected USB device to this recorder’s
HDD.

Important
• A maximum of 99 titles can be recorded.

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.

ENTER

1
Select ‘Copy photos from a
USB device’ from the main PhotoViewer
menu.
ENTER

2
Select ‘Yes’ to confirm or ‘No’
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

• 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.
ENTER

2
Select ‘View/Edit Photos on
the HDD’ from the menu.
ENTER

3
Select the file(s) or folder(s)
you want to copy.
• Copying a folder will copy all the files
contained in it.
• To copy multiple folders, use the MultiMode; see Selecting multiple files or
folders on page 96.

ENTER

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

4
menu.

Select ‘Copy to DVD’ from the

ENTER

5
Select ‘Yes’ to confirm or ‘No’
to cancel.
• 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.

Erasing a file or folder

• While ‘Cancel’ is displayed, you can
press ENTER to cancel.

1
Select the file(s) or folder(s)
you want to erase.
• To erase multiple folders, use the MultiMode; see Selecting multiple files or
folders on page 96.

Editing files on the HDD

ENTER

• Erasing a folder will erase all the files
contained in it. Please be careful!

There are a number of commands you can
use to edit and organize your pictures stored
on the HDD.

• 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.

Creating a new folder
ENTER
1
From the folder list, display the
menu.

ENTER

2
Select ‘File Options’ or ‘Folder
Options’.

ENTER

2
Select ‘New Folder’.
The folder appears at the bottom of the folder
list with the name F_number.

PhotoViewer
File
Date/Time

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Start Slideshow
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File selection

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Folder Options

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Cancel

Press ENTER to display the menu.
Press RETURN to go back to folder selection.

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9
Cancel

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select file. Press ENTER to display menu.

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• There can be up to 999 folders on the
HDD.

ENTER

Select ‘Erase’ or ‘Erase Folder’.
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Rename File6
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Lock
Multi-Mode
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Cancel
Cancel

Press ENTER to display the menu.
Press RETURN to go back to folder selection.

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ENTER

4
Select ‘Yes’ to confirm, or ‘No’
to cancel.
• You can also erase a file or folder by
pressing CLEAR when the file or folder is
highlighted. Press ENTER to confirm.

5
Select ‘Yes’ to confirm, or ‘No’
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
Naming files and folders
ENTER

1
Select the file(s) or folder(s)
you want to copy.
• Copying a folder will copy all the files
contained in it.
• To copy multiple folders, use the MultiMode; see Selecting multiple files or
folders on page 96.

1 Select the file or folder you want to
rename.
You can’t rename files that have been
locked.
2 Select ‘File Options’ or ‘Folder
Options’.
3 Select ‘Rename File’ or ‘Rename
Folder’.

ENTER

2
Select ‘File Options’ or ‘Folder
Options’.

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Select ‘Copy’ or ‘Copy Folder
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Start Slideshow
Erase
File Options
Copy
Print
6
Rename File
Copy to DVD
Lock
Multi-Mode
9
Cancel
Cancel

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File
Date/Time

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Start Slideshow
Erase
File Options
Copy
Print
6
Rename File
Copy to DVD
Lock
Multi-Mode

Press ENTER to display the menu.
Press RETURN to go back to folder selection.

1/3

4 Enter a new name for the file/folder.
File names or folder names can be up to 64
characters long.
See Using the remote key shortcuts to input
a name on page 70 for how to enter a name.

9
Cancel
Cancel

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Press ENTER to display the menu.
Press RETURN to go back to folder selection.

1/3

ENTER

4
Select a folder to copy the
folder(s)/file(s) to.

Locking/Unlocking files
Locking files will protect them from
accidental erasure and prevent them from
being renamed.
Use the same process to both lock and
unlock files. Locked files are displayed in the
PhotoViewer with a padlock icon.

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ENTER

1
Select the file(s) you want to
lock (or unlock).
• To lock/unlock multiple folders, use the
Multi-Mode; see Selecting multiple files
or folders on page 96.

1
Select the file(s) you want to
print.
• To print multiple folders, use the MultiMode; see Selecting multiple files or
folders on page 96.

ENTER

2
Select ‘File Options’ or ‘Folder
Options’.

Select ‘Print’ from the menu.
PhotoViewer
File
Date/Time

ENTER

3
Select ‘Lock’ or ‘Lock Folder
Contents’.

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Start Slideshow
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File Options
Copy
Print
6
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Press ENTER to display the menu.
Press RETURN to go back to folder selection.

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Locked files are shown with a padlock icon
next to them.

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.

9
Cancel

Press ENTER to display the menu.
Press RETURN to go back to folder selection.

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It takes a moment for the recorder to
communicate with the printer. During this
time you can press ENTER to cancel the
print.

ENTER

3
Select ‘Start’ to confirm, or
‘Cancel’ to cancel.
• Once printing has started, you can
cancel by pressing ENTER.
Tip
• Paper size and layout can be set; the
options available depend on your
printer—check the printer manual for
details.

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-540H-S)
From the PhotoViewer you can view JPEG photos and picture files stored on CD-ROM/-R/RW.1

Locating JPEG picture files

Playing a slideshow

HOME MENU

1
Select ‘PhotoViewer’ from the
Home Menu.
ENTER

2
Select the folder containing
the files you want to view.
Currently selected
folder in folder list
PhotoViewer
File
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• To get back to the folder list, press
RETURN (or when the leftmost
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Press ENTER to start slideshow. To
return to folder list, press RETURN.

The first thumbnail image is highlighted.
• You can also select a folder, then press
to get to the thumbnail view area.

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• The larger the file size, the longer it takes
the recorder to load the file.
Press ENTER to start slideshow. To return to
folder list, press RETURN.

HDD

Chair No. 2
1/24/2006 10:00AM

001. 12/12 TUE

File information

Currently selected
thumbnail

ENTER

1
Select a folder from the folder
list.
The first nine images from the selected
folder are displayed as thumbnails in the
main part of the screen.

1/3

ENTER

Pages in
folder list

Incompatible/
unknown file

Pages in
file view

2
Select a thumbnail from
which to start the sideshow.
• Use the
and
buttons to display
the previous/next page of thumbnails.
• You can also select a file or folder then
press PLAY to start playing the
slideshow.

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 the following page).

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The PhotoViewer (DVR-540H-S)

• Use
PREV / NEXT
previous/next picture, or
pause the slideshow.

to display the
PAUSE to

• Depending on the aspect ratio, some
pictures may be displayed with black
bars top and bottom, or left and right.

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

• Large picture files may take a few
seconds to display. This is normal.
STOP

3
Press to return to the thumbnail
view area.
• You can also use the RETURN button.
RETURN

4
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.

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.
ENTER
1
Press during the slideshow to
zoom the picture.
Repeated presses cycle between zoom off,
2 x zoom and 4 x zoom. The zoom factor is
displayed on-screen.

2
area.

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Use to move the zoomed

•
Press during the slideshow to
rotate the displayed picture clockwise by
90º.
Press repeatedly to continue rotating the
picture in increments of 90º.

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The Disc Setup menu

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:

ENTER

3
Input a name for the disc.
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 70 for more on
navigating the input screen.

Basic settings

Lock Disc

Input Disc Name

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

• Default setting: Off
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.

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).
HOME MENU

HOME MENU

1
Select ‘Disc Setup’ from the
Home Menu.

1
Select ‘Disc Setup’ from the
Home Menu.
ENTER

ENTER

2
Select ‘Basic’ > ‘Input Disc
Name’ > ‘Next Screen’.

2
Select ‘Basic’ > ‘Lock disc’ then
‘On’ or ‘Off’.
Disc Setup

Disc Setup
Basic

Input Disc Name

Initialize

Lock Disc

Finalize

Next Screen

Basic

Input Disc Name

Initialize

Lock Disc

Off

Finalize
Optimize HDD

Optimize HDD

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The Disc Setup menu

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.

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.

Initialize settings

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.

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

See Playing your recordings on other DVD
players on page 49 for detailed instructions.

You can initialize a recordable DVD-R/-RW
disc for either VR mode or Video mode
recording.

Undo Finalize

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 115).

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.

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

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.

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 51 for detailed instructions.

Finalize settings

DVD-RW

HOME MENU

1
Select ‘Disc Setup’ from the
Home Menu.
ENTER

2
Select ‘Finalize’ > ‘Undo
Finalize’ then ‘Start’.

Finalize
DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+RW

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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The Disc Setup menu

Optimize HDD

Initialize HDD

HDD

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.

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.
HOME MENU

1
Select ‘Disc Setup’ from the
Home Menu.

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.

ENTER

2
‘Start’.

Select ‘Initialize HDD’ then

Disc Setup
Basic

Initialize

Start

Initialize

HOME MENU

1
Select ‘Disc Setup’ from the
Home Menu.

Finalize
Initialize
Optimize HDD
HDD

ENTER

2
‘Start’.

Select ‘Optimize HDD’ then

Disc Setup
Basic

Start Optimization

Start

Initialize
Finalize
Optimize HDD

A progress bar indicates how long there is
left to go.

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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.

There are six presets available:
• Tuner – suitable for general TV
broadcasts
• VCR – suitable for video cassettes
• DTV/LDP – suitable for digital
broadcasts and Laserdiscs

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.

• 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).

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

Choosing a preset
HOME MENU

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

1 Follow Choosing a preset above and
select one of the user presets (Memory 1,
2 or 3).

ENTER

Select ‘Video Adjust’.
ENTER

Select ‘Detailed Settings’.

ENTER

Select a preset.

1 ch
Memory1
1 ch

Tuner
Detailed Settings

• Use the INPUT SELECT button to switch
between the built-in TV tuner and the
external inputs.
• Use the
/
buttons to change the
channel of the built-in TV tuner.

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Detailed Settings

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The Video Adjust menu

ENTER

3
adjust.

Select the setting you want to

Memory1
Prog. Motion

1 ch

Motion

PureCinema
3-D Y/C

Motion

Still

YNR

Off

Max

CNR

Off

Max

White Level

Off
Min

• White Level – Adjusts the intensity of
white.
• Black Level – Adjusts the intensity of
black.

Still
Auto1

White AGC

• White AGC – Turn on for automatic
white level adjustment.1

Max

• Black Setup – Corrects the standard
reference black level.
• Hue – Adjusts overall balance between
red and green.
• Chroma Level – Adjusts how rich the
colors appear.

You can adjust the following settings:
ENTER

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

4
setting.

• 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.

5
Press to exit.
You can now use the preset for any other
input or the built-in TV tuner.

• 3-D Y/C – Adjusts the brightness / color
separation.
• YNR – Adjusts the amount of noise
reduction (NR) applied to the Y
(brightness) component.

Adjust the currently selected

HOME MENU

Tip
• To see more of the picture as you adjust
different settings, press ENTER after
selecting the setting you want to adjust.

• CNR – Adjusts the amount of noise
reduction (NR) applied to the C (color)
component.

Note
1 When White AGC is On, the White Level setting can’t be adjusted.

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The Video Adjust menu

Setting the picture quality
for disc playback
This setting determines how the picture will
look when playing discs.

Choosing a preset
HOME MENU

1
With a disc playing (or paused),
press to display the Home Menu.

Creating your own set
There are three user presets in which you
can save your own set of picture quality
settings for disc playback.
1 Follow Choosing a preset above and
select one of the user presets (Memory 1,
2 or 3).
2 Move the cursor down and select
‘Detailed Settings’.

Memory1
Detailed Settings

ENTER

Select ‘Video Adjust’.
3 Select the picture quality setting you
want to adjust.
ENTER

Select a setting.
Memory1
Prog. Motion
TV
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).

Motion

PureCinema

Still
Auto1

YNR

Off

Max

BNR

Off

Max

MNR

Off

Max

Detail

Off

Max

White Level

Min

Max

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.
• Gamma Correction – Adjusts the
brightness of darker images.
• Hue – Adjusts overall balance between
red and green.
• Chroma Level – Adjusts how rich the
colors appear.
4 Use the / buttons to adjust the
currently selected picture quality setting.
5 When 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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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 •.

Setting

Options

Explanation

Auto

Set the channel that broadcasts a clock signal and
the clock will be set automatically.

Manual •

If there is no channel that broadcasts a clock signal
in your area, you can set the time and date manually.

Basic
Clock Setting

The clock must be set in order to use timer recording.

HELP Setting

Setup Navigator

On •

Switches on the automatic Help screens for GUI displays.

Off

Switches off the automatic Help screens for GUI displays. (Press HELP on the remote to manually display
the Help screen.)

Start

Select to start the Setup Navigator. See also Switch-

ing on and setting up on page 30.
Tuner
Auto Channel
Setting

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Antenna •

Select if you receive channels from an antenna. It
takes a few moments for the auto tuning to complete.

Cable

Select if you receive channels via cable. It takes a few
moments for the auto tuning to complete.

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The Initial Setup menu

Setting

Options

Explanation

Manual CH Setting

Next Screen

Proceed to the next screen if you need to adjust any
of the settings made by auto tuning.
• Change channels using the CH +/– buttons.
• To skip the displayed channel (because there is no
station assigned to that channel), change the Skip
setting to On.
• To manually fine tune the channel, change the AFT
setting to Off then adjust the Level setting.

VCR Plus+ CH
Setting

Guide channels are used by the VCR Plus+ system
so that the channel number specified in the VCR
Plus+ programming numbers can be guaranteed to
correspond to the correct station. Look in your TV
guide to see which channel numbers should be
assigned to which guide channels.
• Use the / buttons to change the guide channel
for setting.
• Use the / buttons to change the channel
number.
• Use the PREV
/ NEXT
button to display
the previous/next 10 guide channels.
• To return to the Initial Setup menu, press ENTER.

Video In/Out
Component Video
Out

Interlace •

Select if your monitor/TV is not compatible with progressive-scan video.

Progressive

Select if your monitor/TV is progressive-scan compatible. Check the operating instructions that came with
your monitor/TV if you’re not sure.

Stereo •

Select if the audio from the currently selected external input is standard stereo.

Dual Mono

Select if each channel carries a separate soundtrack.

L•

Select to record the left channel of an external dual
mono source when recording to DVD in Video mode,
to HDD with HDD Recording Format set to Video
Mode On, or in LPCM mode.

As above, but for right channel recording.

Audio In
External Audio

Dual Mono
Recording

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The Initial Setup menu

Setting

Options

Explanation

When recording dual mono audio to DVD in VR mode (except in LPCM mode), or to HDD with HDD Recording
Format set to Video Mode Off (except in LPCM mode), both audio channels are recorded and you can switch to the
one you want on playback.

Audio Out
Digital Out

On •

Activates the digital audio output.

Off

Deactivates the digital audio output.

When set to Off, all the following Audio Out settings are grayed out.

Dolby Digital Out

DTS Out

96 kHz PCM Out

MPEG Out

Audio DRC

Dolby Digital •

Output a Dolby Digital signal when a Dolby Digital
source is being played.

Dolby Digital
PCM

Convert Dolby Digital sources to Linear PCM output.
Use if your connected equipment doesn’t have a
Dolby Digital decoder.

On •

Output a DTS signal when a DTS source is being
played.

Off

Switch off the digital output when a DTS source is
being played. Use when your connected equipment
doesn’t have a DTS decoder. In this case, use the analog audio outputs.

96 kHz 48 kHz • Convert 96 kHz digital audio sources to 48 kHz output. Use if your connected equipment doesn’t support 96 kHz sampling rate.
96 kHz

Output 96 kHz digital audio when a 96 kHz source is
being played.

MPEG

Output an MPEG audio signal when a source using
MPEG audio is being played.

MPEG PCM •

Convert sources with MPEG audio to Linear PCM output. Use if your connected equipment doesn’t have
an MPEG audio decoder.

Switches on Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control).
Use when listening to Dolby Digital material at low
volume.

Off •

Switches off Audio DRC.

Audio DRC is not effective when listening via the digital output when the Dolby Digital Out setting is set to Dolby
Digital.

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The Initial Setup menu

Setting

Options

Explanation

English •

Sets the language of the on-screen displays to
English.

Français

Sets the language of the on-screen displays to
French.

English •

Sets the default audio language for DVD-Video playback to English.

Français

Sets the default audio language for DVD-Video playback to French.

Other

Select to set the default audio language to something
other than the ones listed. See Selecting other languages for language options on page 118.

Language
OSD Language

Audio Language

Discs do not necessarily have audio in your selected language. Also, some discs override the Audio Language
preference.

Subtitle Language

English •

Sets the default subtitle language for DVD-Video playback to English.

Français

Sets the default subtitle language for DVD-Video playback to French.

Other

Select to set the default subtitle language to something other than the ones listed. See Selecting other
languages for language options on page 118.

Discs do not necessarily have subtitles in your selected menu language. Also, some discs override the Subtitle
Language preference.

Auto Language

On •

On this setting:
• DVD-Video discs whose main audio track is in your
default language will play using that language, without subtitles.
• Discs whose main audio track is not in your default
language but that have a subtitle track in your default
language will play the original audio track with subtitles.

Off

Select to play DVD-Video discs according to your
audio and subtitle language preferences.

For Auto Language to be effective, the Audio Language and Subtitle Language options must be set to the same
language.

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The Initial Setup menu

Setting

Options

Explanation

DVD Menu
Language

w/Subtitle
Language •

Sets the language of DVD-Video menus to the same
as that set for the subtitle language.

English

Sets the language of DVD-Video menus to English.

Français

Sets the language of DVD-Video menus to French.

Other

Select to set the DVD menu language to something
other than the ones listed. See Selecting other languages for language options on page 118.

Discs do not necessarily have menus in your selected menu language.

Subtitle Display

On •

Select to have discs display subtitles according to
your Subtitle Language and Auto Language preferences.

Off

Select to switch off subtitle display.

Assist Subtitle

Select to display special additional assistive subtitles,
where available.

Some discs may override these settings.

Recording
Manual Recording

On (go to setup)

All the standard recording modes, plus MN1 to
MN32 and LPCM modes can be set.

Off •

Just the standard recording modes (XP, SP, LP, EP, SLP
and SEP) can be set.

See also Manual recording modes on page 125 for detailed information on manual recording levels.

Optimized Rec

The recording quality of timer recordings is automatically adjusted to fit on to the selected media if it will
not fit at the selected quality setting. If the recording
will not fit even at MN1 (MN4 for DVD+R/+RW),
then the recording will start at MN1 and stop when
all the available space is used up.

Off •

When a timer recording is set that won’t fit on to the
selected media, the recording starts but is cut off
when no more recording is possible.

Optimized Rec will only compensate for the next scheduled timer recording if more than one is set.

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The Initial Setup menu

Setting

Options

Explanation

Set Thumbnail

0 seconds •

Sets the default thumbnail picture in the Disc Navigator to the first frame of the title.

30 seconds

Sets the default thumbnail picture to 30 seconds into
the title.

3 minutes

Sets the default thumbnail picture to 3 minutes into
the title.

No Separation

Automatic chapter marking is switched off.

10 minutes •

When recording in Video mode, chapter markers are
inserted every 10 minutes.

15 minutes

Chapter markers are inserted every 15 minutes.

Auto Chapter
(Video)

This settings applies to recording or real-time copying to Video mode DVD-R/-RW discs.

Auto Chapter
(DVD+R/+RW)

DVD-RW Auto Init.

HDD Recording
Format

No Separation

Automatic chapter marking is switched off.

10 minutes •

When recording in Video mode, chapter markers are
inserted every 10 minutes.

15 minutes

Chapter markers are inserted every 15 minutes.

VR Mode •

Blank DVD-RW discs are initialized for VR mode
recording when loaded into the recorder for the first
time.

Video Mode

Blank DVD-RW discs are initialized for Video mode
recording.

Video Mode Off

Recordings made to the HDD are made in VR mode.
Use this setting if you don’t need to transfer the
recording later to a Video mode DVD.

Video Mode On • Recordings made to the HDD are compatible with
Video mode recordings. This setting is convenient if
you want to transfer the recording to a Video mode
DVD as high-speed copy can be used.
When Video Mode On is used, you must select the audio channel you want to record when recording a broadcast
with a SAP channel. On the Video Mode Off setting, both channels will be recorded and you can switch between
them on playback. See also Dual Mono Recording on page 111.

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The Initial Setup menu

Setting

Options

Explanation

Playback
TV Screen Size

4:3 (Letter Box) • Select if you have a standard 4:3 TV and prefer the letter box format presentation for widescreen material.
4:3 (Pan & Scan)

Select if you have a standard 4:3 TV and prefer the
pan and scan presentation for widescreen material.

16:9

Select if you have a widescreen 16:9 TV. Your TV settings determine how 4:3 material will look.

Selecting 4:3 (Letter Box) or 4:3 (Pan & Scan) does not guarantee that all video material will be presented in that
format as some discs override this setting.

Still Picture

Seamless Playback

Field

Produces a stable, generally shake-free image.

Frame

Produces sharp image, but may be prone to shake.

Auto •

Generates a generally less sharp but more stable still
image.

Playback is smooth, but with a trade-off against the
accuracy of the edit points.

Off •

You may notice momentary interruption at edited
points during playback of a VR mode Play List.

This setting applies to HDD, DVD-R/-RW (VR) and DVD-RAM playback.

Parental Lock

Set Password

In order to change the parental lock level or change
the country/area code, set the password using this
option. From the following screen, enter a four-digit
number that will be your password.

Change Password In order to change the password, first enter your
existing password and then a new one from the following screen.
Change Level

From the following screen, first enter your password
and then set a parental lock level.

Country Code

From the following screen, first enter your password
and then set a country/area code.

Only certain discs have parental lock and country/area code features. Check the disc packaging to see what features
the disc has. If you forget your password you can reset it by resetting the recorder to its factory settings. See
Resetting the recorder on page 132.

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The Initial Setup menu

Setting

Options

Explanation

Angle Indicator

On •

A camera icon appears on-screen during multi-angle
scenes on a DVD-Video disc.

Off

Nothing is indicated on-screen when a multi-angle
scene is showing.

On •

The recorder displays operation displays ( Stop, Play,
etc.) on-screen.

Off

Switches off the on-screen operation displays.

Options
On Screen Display

Front Panel Display On •

The time is shown in the front panel display when the
recorder is in standby.

Off

The front panel display is switched off in standby
(although it still lights dimly when setting a timer
recording).

Remote Control
Mode

Recorder 1–3
(default: Recorder
1)

If you are using more than one recorder in the same
room, set them to different IDs. This setting sets the
recorder ID; to change the remote controller ID, press
and hold RETURN then press 1, 2 or 3 to set. The
remote will only control a recorder with the same ID.

DivX VOD

Registration
Code

Use to display the recorder’s DivX registration code.
See DivX video compatibility on page 12 and DivX®
VOD content on page 13.

Set Preview
(HDD only)

Quick Preview •

When in the Disc Navigator, the thumbnail video
plays short excerpts from throughout the selected
title. (Note that edited titles that will play normally
from the beginning.)

Normal

The thumbnail video plays from the beginning of the
title.

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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

ENTER

1
Select ‘Other’ from the
language list.
This option appears in the settings for DVD
Menu Language, Audio Language, and
Subtitle Language.

ENTER

2
want.

Select the language you

Initial Setup
DVD Menu Language

Basic

OSD

Tuner

Audio Language
Language
Subtitle Language
Number
Auto Language

Video In/Out
Audio In
Audio Out
Language
Language

English

DVD Menu Language
Subtitle Display

Recording
Playback

• Select by language name: Use the /
buttons to change the language.
• Select by code number: Press then
use the number buttons to enter the
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The Initial Setup menu

Additional information about
component video output

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See Language code list on page 126 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
DVD-R / 4 x
DVD-RW / 4 x
DVD+R / 4 x
DVD+RW / 4 x

DVD-R / 8 x / 16 x
DVD-RW / 6 x
DVD+R / 8 x / 16 x
DVD+RW / 8 x

2 mins.

1.5 mins.*1

1.25 mins.*1

4 mins.

2.5 mins.

2 mins.*1

1.6 mins.*1

10 mins.

5 mins.

3.5 mins.

2.5 mins.*1

2.2 mins.*1

15 mins.

7.5 mins.

6.3 mins.

5 mins.

4 mins.

3 mins.

30 mins.

15 mins.

12.5 mins.

10 mins.

7.5 mins.

5.5 mins.

60 mins.

30 mins.

25 mins.

20 mins.

15 mins.

11 mins.

DVD-R / 1 x
DVD-RW / 1 x

DVD-RW / 2 x
DVD-R DL
DVD-RAM / 2 x

DVD+R / 2.4 x
DVD+RW / 2.4 x
DVD+R DL

DVD-RAM / 3 x
DVD-RAM / 5 x

2.4 x

SEP 10 h

6 mins.

3 mins.

SLP 8 h

7.5 mins.

Rec
mode

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
1 Depending on the disc, the copy speed may be reduced (for example, although a 6 x disc is used, the copy may
be made at 2 x speed).

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Screen sizes and disc formats
When viewing on a standard TV or monitor
Screen format of disc Setting

Appearance

16:9

4:3 (Letter Box)

The program is shown in widescreen with
black bars at the top and bottom of the
screen.

4:3 (Pan & Scan)

The sides of the program are cropped so that
the picture fills the whole screen.

4:3 (Letter Box)
4:3 (Pan & Scan)

The program is presented correctly on either
setting.

4:3

When viewing on a widescreen TV or monitor

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Screen format of disc Setting

Appearance

16:9

The program is presented in widescreen.

4:3

16:9

Your TV will determine how the picture is
presented—check the manual that came
with the TV for details.

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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
Problem

Remedy

The disc is automati• Check that the disc is not an incompatible format disc (page 9).
cally ejected after clos- • Check that the disc is loaded properly (aligned in disc tray and labeling the disc tray
side up).
• Take out the disc and clean it (page 131).
• Check that the disc has a region code compatible with the recorder.
No picture

• Check that everything is connected properly (page 16).
• Check that the connected TV and/or the AV amp/receiver is set to
the correct input.
• Make sure that the disc is NTSC format.
• 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.

Can’t play a disc

• Check that the disc is a compatible format disc (page 9).
• Take out the disc and clean it (page 131).
• Check that the disc is loaded properly (aligned in disc tray and labelside up).
• There may be condensation in the recorder. Leave the recorder for
an hour or so for the condensation to evaporate.
• DVD+R/+RW discs recorded using another recorder with copyonce protected recordings will not play in this recorder.

Can’t record a disc

• Check that the disc is not an incompatible format disc (page 9).
• Some DVD-RAM discs are not recordable until they have been
initialized (page 51). This can take up to 1 hour.

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.

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Problem

Remedy

Remote control does
not work

• If you connected this recorder to another Pioneer product using the
CONTROL IN jack, point the remote control at the other component to
use (page 16).
• Set the remote control to the same ID number as the recorder
(page 117). (When the batteries run down, the remote mode is
automatically reset to Recorder1.)
• Use the remote within its operating range (page 8).
• Replace the batteries (page 8).

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 16).
• If the sound is distorted, try cleaning the cable plugs.

Cannot switch a dual
mono program

• During real-time copying it is not possible to switch audio channels.
The main and sub channels are both output.

The picture from the
external input is distorted

• If the video signal from the external component is copy-protected,
you cannot connect via this recorder. Connect the component directly
to your TV.

Screen is stretched ver- • Make sure that the TV Screen Size setting (page 116) is correct for
tically or horizontally
the kind of TV you have (see also page 120).
• 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.

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Problem

Remedy

Can’t play a disc
recorded using this
recorder on another
player

• If the disc was recorded in Video mode, make sure that it’s finalized
(page 49).
•Some players will not play recordable DVD discs, even when
recorded in Video mode and finalized.
• If the disc was recorded in VR mode, the other player must be
specifically RW compatible in order to play it (page 9).
• Discs recorded with copy-once material cannot be played on nonCPRM compatible players (page 35).
• DVD+RW discs containing only a small amount of recorded
material may not play on other players. Finalize the disc and try again.

During playback the
picture is dark or distorted

• When a copy-protected disc is played via a VCR, the picture will not
display correctly. Connect the recorder directly to your TV.

• Check that there is some remaining blank space on the DVD/HDD.
Can’t record or does
not record successfully • For a Video mode disc or DVD+R, check that the disc isn’t already
finalized.
• 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).
• The power may have failed during recording.
Timer program doesn’t • When setting the recording channel, make sure you set the
record successfully
recorder’s built-in TV tuner, not the TV’s built-in tuner.
• When recording to a Video mode disc, programs that are copy-once
protected cannot be recorded. Use a VR mode formatted disc for copyonce material (page 35).
• Two timer programs may have overlapped, in which case only the
earlier one will record completely.
• The power may have failed during recording.
After briefly unplugging or after a power
failure the front panel
display shows ‘--:--’

• A backup battery inside the recorder keeps the clock and other
settings from being reset when there is no power to the recorder. After
unplugging or a power failure, the battery keeps all settings for a
period of several minutes. Reset the clock and other recorder settings
to use the recorder again.

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Problem

Remedy

Front panel display
shows ‘LOCK’ when a
button is pressed

• The Child Lock is on; turn off in order to use the recorder (page 46).

Can’t use One Touch
Copy (HDD to DVD)

• Make sure that there is a recordable DVD-R/-RW loaded with some
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
finalized.
• 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 finalized 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
Copy (DVD to HDD)

• Make sure that there is space available on the HDD and that there
are fewer than 999 titles on the HDD.
• One Touch Copy doesn’t work if the recorder is already recording to
the HDD.

The picture freezes and
the front panel and
remote control buttons stop working

• Press STOP then try restarting playback.
• Press the front panel STANDBY/ON button to switch the power
off, then switch back on and restart playback. If the power fails to
switch off, press and hold STANDBY/ON for 5 seconds until the
power switches off.

A device connected via
USB does to function.
(DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S
only)

• Check that it is a device that may be connected to this unit (digital
camera, USB memory, memory card reader or printer).
• Use a USB cable less than 5 m in length.
• Check that the USB cable is inserted fully.
• Check that the USB device is powered on.
• Only the first digital camera, USB memory or memory card reader
connected is readable by this unit. Unplug multiple devices and
connect the device you want to use first.

If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity, disconnect
the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions.

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Manual recording modes
The table below shows the approximate recording times for the HDD and the different DVD
types in each manual recording mode, as well as the standard recording mode equivalents.
Video mode On (HDD)
Video mode (DVD),
DVD+R/+RW

Video mode Off (HDD)
VR mode (DVD)

Resolution

Level
MN 1

352 x 240

352 x 480

480 x 480

544 x 480

720 x 480

*1
*2

Rec. time

Level

802 mins.

Rec. time

MN 1 *1,2

802 mins.

MN 2

720 mins.

MN 2 *1,2

720 mins.

MN 3

600 mins.

SEP

MN 3 *1,2

600 mins.

MN 4

480 mins.

SLP

MN 4 *2

480 mins.

MN 5

420 mins.

MN 5 *2

420 mins.

MN 6

360 mins.

MN 7
MN 8
MN 9
MN 10
MN 11
MN 12
MN 13
MN 14
MN 15
MN 16
MN 17
MN 18
MN 19
MN 20
MN 21
MN 22
MN 23
MN 24
MN 25
MN 26
MN 27
MN 28
MN 29
MN 30
MN 31
MN 32
LPCM

300 mins.
270 mins.
240 mins.
230 mins.
220 mins.
210 mins.
200 mins.
190 mins.
180 mins.
170 mins.
160 mins.
150 mins.
140 mins.
130 mins.
120 mins.
110 mins.
105 mins.
100 mins.
95 mins.
90 mins.
85 mins.
80 mins.
75 mins.
70 mins.
65 mins.
61 mins.
61 mins.

MN 6 *2
MN 7
MN 8
MN 9
MN 10
MN 11
MN 12
MN 13
MN 14
MN 15
MN 16
MN 17
MN 18
MN 19
MN 20
MN 21
MN 22
MN 23
MN 24
MN 25
MN 26
MN 27
MN 28
MN 29
MN 30
MN 31
MN 32
LPCM

Resolution

352 x 240

352 x 480

720 x 480

Modes MN1 to MN3 not available when using DVD+R/+RW.
Titles recorded at MN6 or lower cannot be high-speed copied to DVD+R/+RW.

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• 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 33.

Language code list
Language (Language code letter), Language code
Japanese (ja), 1001
English (en), 0514
French (fr), 0618
German (de), 0405
Italian (it), 0920
Spanish (es), 0519
Chinese (zh), 2608
Dutch (nl), 1412
Portuguese (pt), 1620
Swedish (sv), 1922
Russian (ru), 1821
Korean (ko), 1115
Greek (el), 0512
Afar (aa), 0101
Abkhazian (ab), 0102
Afrikaans (af), 0106
Amharic (am), 0113
Arabic (ar), 0118
Assamese (as), 0119
Aymara (ay), 0125
Azerbaijani (az), 0126
Bashkir (ba), 0201
Byelorussian (be), 0205
Bulgarian (bg), 0207
Bihari (bh), 0208
Bislama (bi), 0209
Bengali (bn), 0214
Tibetan (bo), 0215
Breton (br), 0218
Catalan (ca), 0301
Corsican (co), 0315
Czech (cs), 0319
Welsh (cy), 0325
Danish (da), 0401

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Bhutani (dz), 0426
Esperanto (eo), 0515
Estonian (et), 0520
Basque (eu), 0521
Persian (fa), 0601
Finnish (fi), 0609
Fiji (fj), 0610
Faroese (fo), 0615
Frisian (fy), 0625
Irish (ga), 0701
Scots-Gaelic (gd), 0704
Galician (gl), 0712
Guarani (gn), 0714
Gujarati (gu), 0721
Hausa (ha), 0801
Hindi (hi), 0809
Croatian (hr), 0818
Hungarian (hu), 0821
Armenian (hy), 0825
Interlingua (ia), 0901
Interlingue (ie), 0905
Inupiak (ik), 0911
Indonesian (in), 0914
Icelandic (is), 0919
Hebrew (iw), 0923
Yiddish (ji), 1009
Javanese (jw), 1023
Georgian (ka), 1101
Kazakh (kk), 1111
Greenlandic (kl), 1112
Cambodian (km), 1113
Kannada (kn), 1114
Kashmiri (ks), 1119
Kurdish (ku), 1121

Kirghiz (ky), 1125
Latin (la), 1201
Lingala (ln), 1214
Laotian (lo), 1215
Lithuanian (lt), 1220
Latvian (lv), 1222
Malagasy (mg), 1307
Maori (mi), 1309
Macedonian (mk), 1311
Malayalam (ml), 1312
Mongolian (mn), 1314
Moldavian (mo), 1315
Marathi (mr), 1318
Malay (ms), 1319
Maltese (mt), 1320
Burmese (my), 1325
Nauru (na), 1401
Nepali (ne), 1405
Norwegian (no), 1415
Occitan (oc), 1503
Oromo (om), 1513
Oriya (or), 1518
Panjabi (pa), 1601
Polish (pl), 1612
Pashto, Pushto (ps), 1619
Quechua (qu), 1721
Rhaeto-Romance (rm),
1813
Kirundi (rn), 1814
Romanian (ro), 1815
Kinyarwanda (rw), 1823
Sanskrit (sa), 1901
Sindhi (sd), 1904
Sangho (sg), 1907

Serbo-Croatian (sh), 1908
Sinhalese (si), 1909
Slovak (sk), 1911
Slovenian (sl), 1912
Samoan (sm), 1913
Shona (sn), 1914
Somali (so), 1915
Albanian (sq), 1917
Serbian (sr), 1918
Siswati (ss), 1919
Sesotho (st), 1920
Sundanese (su), 1921
Swahili (sw), 1923
Tamil (ta), 2001
Telugu (te), 2005
Tajik (tg), 2007
Thai (th), 2008
Tigrinya (ti), 2009
Turkmen (tk), 2011
Tagalog (tl), 2012
Setswana (tn), 2014
Tonga (to), 2015
Turkish (tr), 2018
Tsonga (ts), 2019
Tatar (tt), 2020
Twi (tw), 2023
Ukrainian (uk), 2111
Urdu (ur), 2118
Uzbek (uz), 2126
Vietnamese (vi), 2209
Volapük (vo), 2215
Wolof (wo), 2315
Xhosa (xh), 2408
Yoruba (yo), 2515
Zulu (zu), 2621

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Country/Area code list
Country/Area, Country/Area code, Code letter
Argentina, 0118, ar
Australia, 0121, au
Austria, 0120, at
Belgium, 0205, be
Brazil, 0218, br
Canada, 0301, ca
Chile, 0312, cl
China, 0314, cn
Denmark, 0411, dk

Finland, 0609, fi
France, 0618, fr
Germany, 0405, de
Hong Kong, 0811, hk
India, 0914, in
Indonesia, 0904, id
Italy, 0920, it
Japan, 1016, jp
Korea, Republic of, 1118, kr

Malaysia, 1325, my
Mexico, 1324, mx
Netherlands, 1412, nl
New Zealand, 1426, nz
Norway, 1415, no
Pakistan, 1611, pk
Philippines, 1608, ph
Portugal, 1620, pt
Russian Federation, 1821, ru

Singapore, 1907, sg
Spain, 0519, es
Sweden, 1905, se
Switzerland, 0308, ch
Taiwan, 2023, tw
Thailand, 2008, th
United Kingdom, 0702, gb
USA, 2119, us

Additional information for cable/satellite/STB (set-top box)
users
The following instructions show how to use the timer features of your STB with this recorder.

4 Position the IR controller so that it
will control this recorder.
The IR sensor on the recorder is located just
above the mark on the front panel.

Making a timer recording
1 Set the timer on the STB.
See the manual that came with your STB for
how to do this.
2 Switch on this recorder.
You must leave the recorder on until the
recording finishes.
• At the programmed times, the STB will
start and stop recording on this
recorder.

Only the REC and STOP codes have any
effect when used with this recorder:
• REC – Start recording
• STOP – Stop recording

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On-screen displays and recorder displays
The table below shows a list of error messages that you may encounter when using the
recorder and an explanation of their meaning.

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Message

Explanation/Action

• Initializing disc. Please wait a
moment.

When you load a blank DVD-RW or DVD+RW disc,
the recorder automatically initializes it.

• Incompatible region number.

The disc loaded has an incompatible region
number for the recorder and so will not play.

• Cannot record any more titles.
• No more space for file management
data.

The disc control data limit has been reached, or
the maximum number of chapters and/or titles
has been reached. Erase titles/chapters or
combine chapters.

• This disc cannot be recorded. Undo
the finalization.

The disc was finalized on a non-Pioneer DVD
recorder. Undo the finalization in order to
recording/editing.

• Cannot play this disc.
• This disc cannot be recorded.
• Cannot read the CPRM information.
• Could not record the information to
the disc.
• Cannot edit.
• Could not initialize disc.
• Could not complete finalization
successfully.
• Could not undo finalization
successfully.
• Could not successfully unlock the
disc.

The disc may be dirty or damaged. Take out the
disc, clean it and retry. If the error persists, use a
new disc. If the error appears even with a new disc,
please consult a Pioneer Service Center.

• 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 to a disc that is not
CPRM compatible.
• Cannot record this content using
Video mode recording.
• This video cannot be recorded to
DVD+R/+RW.

The video source is copy-once protected. Use a VR
mode DVD-R/-RW disc with CPRM for recording.

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Message

Explanation/Action

• This content is copy protected.

The video source is copy-protected and cannot be
recorded.

• Incorrect CPRM information.

The recorder could not read the CPRM
information. The recorder may be damaged—
please consult a Pioneer Service Center.

• Repairing disc.
• Repairing the HDD.

During recording, the power was cut. This display
appears when the power is restored.

• Could not repair the disc.

The recorder was unable to repair the disc after a
power cut. The contents of the recording will be
lost.

• Overheating has stopped operation.
Press DISPLAY to clear this message.

The internal temperature of the recorder has
exceeded the operating limit. If this message
reappears, please contact a Pioneer authorized
service center.

• 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 is in more urgent need of optimization in
order to maintain performance.

• The HDD has not been sufficiently
optimized. Please optimize again.

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.

Searching for printer. Please wait a
moment.

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.

The printer is not ready or there is no
printer connected. Please check the
printer status.

This message is displayed when communication
could not be established with the printer. See the
Troubleshooting section if you do not know the
cause.

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Message

Explanation/Action

Printing has stopped because ...

This message is displayed when there is a printer
error during printing. After checking the printer for
the cause of the error, 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.

The print job has been canceled
because ...

This message is displayed when there is a printer
error during printing. After checking the printer for
the cause of the error, reconnect the printer and
start the printing job again. See also the operating
instructions that came with your printer for
possible causes of print errors.

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Additional information

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.

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.

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
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.

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 are
commercially available, we do not
recommend using them since some may
damage the lens.

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Condensation

Use in a kitchen or other room where the
recorder may be exposed to smoke or steam.

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.

Use on a thick rug or carpet, or cover
with cloth—this may prevent proper cooling
of the unit.

Hints on installation

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.

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.

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Additional information

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:

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Place on an unstable surface, or one that
is not large enough to support all four of the
unit’s feet.

Moving the recorder

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 Using the front panel controls, press
and hold STOP and press STANDBY/
ON.
The recorder turns off with all settings reset.

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Additional information

Specifications
General
Power requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 W
Power consumption in standby mode . . . . . . . 0.29 W
(Front panel display: off)
Weight
DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S . . . . . . . . 4.3 kg(9 lb. 8 oz.)
DVR-540H-S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2 kg(9 lb. 5 oz.)
Dimensions . .420 mm (W) x 69 mm (H) x 318 mm (D)
(16 9/16 in. (W) x 2 3/4 in. (H) 12 9/16 in. (D))
Operating temperature . . . . . . . . . . . +5 °C to +35 °C
(+41 °F to +95 °F)
Operating humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 % to 85 %
(no condensation)
TV system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NTSC
Readable discs
DVD-Video, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD+RW,
DVD-RAM, Video CD, 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 (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-543/540H-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

Tuner
Receivable channels
VHF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 ch to 13 ch
UHF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 ch to 69 ch
CATV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C1 ch to C125 ch

Timer
Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 month/32 programs
Clock . . . . . . . . . . Quartz lock (12-hour digital display)

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Input/Output
VHF/UHF antenna input/output terminal VHF/UHF set
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Ω (F-shape connector)
Video input. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Input 1,3 (rear), 2 (front)
Input level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Vp-p (75 Ω)
Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RCA jack
Video output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Output 1,2
Output level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Vp-p (75 Ω)
Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RCA jack
S-Video input . . . . . . . . . . . . . Input 1, 3 (rear), 2 (front)
Y (luminance) - Input level . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Vp-p (75 Ω)
C (color) - Input level . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 mVp-p (75 Ω)
Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 pin mini DIN
S-Video output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Output 1,2
Y (luminance) - Output level . . . . . . . . . . 1 Vp-p (75 Ω)
C (color) - Output level . . . . . . . . . . . 300 mVp-p (75 Ω)
Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 pin mini DIN
Component video output
Output level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y: 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω)
PB, PR: 0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω)
Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RCA jacks
Audio input . . . . . . . . . . .Input 1, 3 (rear), 2 (front) L/R
Input level
During audio input. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2V rms
(Input impedance: more than 22 kΩ)
Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RCA jacks
Audio output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Output 1,2 L/R
During audio output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2V rms
(Output impedance: less than 1.5 kΩ)
Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RCA jacks
Control input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mini jack
Digital audio output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Coaxial
USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Type A (front), Type B (front)
(DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S only)

Supplied accessories
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Dry cell batteries (AA/R6P) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Audio / Video cable (red/white/yellow) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
RF antenna cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Power cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Quick start guide
Operating Instructions
Warranty card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Note: The specifications and design of this product are
subject to change without notice, due to improvement.

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DVD RECORDER

Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

DVR-640H-S
DVR-543H-S
DVR-540H-S

PIONEER CORPORATION
4-1, Meguro 1-Chome, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8654, Japan

PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC.

P.O. BOX 1540, Long Beach, California 90810-1540, U.S.A. TEL: (800) 421-1404

www.pioneerelectronics.com (US)
www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada)

PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.
300 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R OP2, Canada TEL: 1-877-283-5901

PIONEER EUROPE NV
Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1, B-9120 Melsele, Belgium TEL: 03/570.05.11

PIONEER ELECTRONICS ASIACENTRE PTE. LTD.
253 Alexandra Road, #04-01, Singapore 159936 TEL: 65-6472-7555

Operating Instructions

PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
178-184 Boundary Road, Braeside, Victoria 3195, Australia, TEL: (03) 9586-6300

PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V.
Blvd.Manuel Avila Camacho 138 10 piso Col.Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico,D.F. 11000 TEL: 55-9178-4270
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