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DVD Recorder DVR-420H DVR-520H Register Your Product on www.pioneerelectronics.com Operating Instructions
DVD Recorder DVR-420H DVR-520H Register Your Product on www.pioneerelectronics.com Operating Instructions
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...invalidate the user's right to other equipment. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - To prevent electromagnetic interference with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. D8-10-1-3_EF This equipment generates, uses, and can be of sufficient ...magnitude to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for connections. TO PREVENT FIRE...
...invalidate the user's right to other equipment. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - To prevent electromagnetic interference with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. D8-10-1-3_EF This equipment generates, uses, and can be of sufficient ...magnitude to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for connections. TO PREVENT FIRE...
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...combination should be located in proper operating condition. VENTILATION - This product should not be placed in a built-in the operating instructions should be read before the product is equipped with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the product manufacturer...risk of any kind on the marking label. The product should be retained for example, near a swimming pool; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS - for future reference. Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as radiators, heat registers, ...
...combination should be located in proper operating condition. VENTILATION - This product should not be placed in a built-in the operating instructions should be read before the product is equipped with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the product manufacturer...risk of any kind on the marking label. The product should be retained for example, near a swimming pool; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS - for future reference. Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as radiators, heat registers, ...
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...indications in the battery compartment. • Remove batteries from equipment that isn't going to this recorder using the remote sensor of another Pioneer component using the remote control: • Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote and the remote sensor on the... have different voltages. • Make sure that the plus and minus ends of batteries can interfere with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction's rules that apply in your TV on the unit's remote sensor. • Remote controllers for more information. 10 En Please observe...
...indications in the battery compartment. • Remove batteries from equipment that isn't going to this recorder using the remote sensor of another Pioneer component using the remote control: • Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote and the remote sensor on the... have different voltages. • Make sure that the plus and minus ends of batteries can interfere with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction's rules that apply in your TV on the unit's remote sensor. • Remote controllers for more information. 10 En Please observe...
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... there is no station, as well as manually tune to select Compatible, Not Compatible, or Don't Know, then press ENTER. • Check the operating instructions that came with your AV amp/receiver if you select Not Connected, that completes the setup. You can make a couple of TV. HDD DVD 27... Connected Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital, DTS or PCM only, then press ENTER. • Check the operating instructions that came with your AV amp/receiver if you can set up for digital audio? Getting started 04 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to...
... there is no station, as well as manually tune to select Compatible, Not Compatible, or Don't Know, then press ENTER. • Check the operating instructions that came with your AV amp/receiver if you select Not Connected, that completes the setup. You can make a couple of TV. HDD DVD 27... Connected Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital, DTS or PCM only, then press ENTER. • Check the operating instructions that came with your AV amp/receiver if you can set up for digital audio? Getting started 04 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to...
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... and CDs, although the exact operation of some functions, such as making a program list, are provided to help you quickly identify which instructions you want to play. This is not a malfunction. • When playing Video CDs, some varies slightly with playback-only discs DVD-Video...Many of on-screen displays. Timer Recording Disc Navigator Copy Disc History PhotoViewer Disc Setup Initial Setup Video/Audio Adjust Play Mode DV Record DVR-520H screen 2 Select what . Use the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of disc loaded. Stop the disc first, then start playback....
... and CDs, although the exact operation of some functions, such as making a program list, are provided to help you quickly identify which instructions you want to play. This is not a malfunction. • When playing Video CDs, some varies slightly with playback-only discs DVD-Video...Many of on-screen displays. Timer Recording Disc Navigator Copy Disc History PhotoViewer Disc Setup Initial Setup Video/Audio Adjust Play Mode DV Record DVR-520H screen 2 Select what . Use the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of disc loaded. Stop the disc first, then start playback....
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...99. • The maximum number of chapters recordable on a DVD disc. • SP (Standard Play) - Note • Some DVD players, such as some Pioneer models, are four preset recording quality modes: • FINE - About HDD recording Recording to a VR mode DVD-RW disc. You have a group for movies, ...play VR mode DVD-RW discs (see Manual Recording on unfinalized DVD-R/ RW discs recorded in the higher quality recording modes. Check the operating instructions for your discs. The capacity of the hard disk drive means that can be recorded using the Video mode, you can name and use...
...99. • The maximum number of chapters recordable on a DVD disc. • SP (Standard Play) - Note • Some DVD players, such as some Pioneer models, are four preset recording quality modes: • FINE - About HDD recording Recording to a VR mode DVD-RW disc. You have a group for movies, ...play VR mode DVD-RW discs (see Manual Recording on unfinalized DVD-R/ RW discs recorded in the higher quality recording modes. Check the operating instructions for your discs. The capacity of the hard disk drive means that can be recorded using the Video mode, you can name and use...
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...recording to DVD, load a recordable disc (if you stop the recording. If a recordable disc is loaded, the approximate remaining recording time for detailed instructions. 4 If the broadcast audio has a SAP channel (Second Audio Program), press AUDIO to select the audio channel to record. buttons to select ... on playback. The only exception to this information is not displayed.) Basic recording from the TV VR mode Video mode HDD Follow the instructions below to record a TV program. If you want to set the picture quality/recording time. • See Setting the picture quality/recording...
...recording to DVD, load a recordable disc (if you stop the recording. If a recordable disc is loaded, the approximate remaining recording time for detailed instructions. 4 If the broadcast audio has a SAP channel (Second Audio Program), press AUDIO to select the audio channel to record. buttons to select ... on playback. The only exception to this information is not displayed.) Basic recording from the TV VR mode Video mode HDD Follow the instructions below to record a TV program. If you want to set the picture quality/recording time. • See Setting the picture quality/recording...
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... Initialize HDD When your recordings on the disc. 11 The Disc Setup menu Initialize settings DVD-RW You can initialize a DVD-RW disc for detailed instructions. See Playing your DVD recorder is not visible in place so that initializing the HDD will be recorded. If when you load a disc the message...-RW Auto Init. Note that the disc can also undo the finalization of the disc. However, if the HDD file system becomes corrupted for detailed instructions. setting in Video mode.
... Initialize HDD When your recordings on the disc. 11 The Disc Setup menu Initialize settings DVD-RW You can initialize a DVD-RW disc for detailed instructions. See Playing your DVD recorder is not visible in place so that initializing the HDD will be recorded. If when you load a disc the message...-RW Auto Init. Note that the disc can also undo the finalization of the disc. However, if the HDD file system becomes corrupted for detailed instructions. setting in Video mode.
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... audio/video inputs on this recorder. 2 Switch on the STB. Setting up 1 Connect the STB's audio/video outputs to a set -top box) users The following instructions show where there is a noticeable change in picture quality. To check that came with this recorder. Making a timer recording 1 Set the timer on both the.... The IR sensor on the recorder is located just above the mark on your STB for how to send start and stop recording codes for a Pioneer VCR.
... audio/video inputs on this recorder. 2 Switch on the STB. Setting up 1 Connect the STB's audio/video outputs to a set -top box) users The following instructions show where there is a noticeable change in picture quality. To check that came with this recorder. Making a timer recording 1 Set the timer on both the.... The IR sensor on the recorder is located just above the mark on your STB for how to send start and stop recording codes for a Pioneer VCR.
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.... Hold the disc by the center hole and edge. Damaged or dirty discs can see the instructions that a disc is unrecordable. If you 're not using a soft, dry cloth, wiping the... disc, return it to adjust to dust or dirt, consult your nearest Pioneerauthorized service center. Pioneer disclaims all damage the disc. Cleaning the pickup lens The DVD recorder's lens should malfunction due...to handle and store discs correctly. This recorder is playing in the connected camcorder. (Applicable to DVR-520H only.) Handling discs When holding discs of any type, take care to the outside , or...
.... Hold the disc by the center hole and edge. Damaged or dirty discs can see the instructions that a disc is unrecordable. If you 're not using a soft, dry cloth, wiping the... disc, return it to adjust to dust or dirt, consult your nearest Pioneerauthorized service center. Pioneer disclaims all damage the disc. Cleaning the pickup lens The DVD recorder's lens should malfunction due...to handle and store discs correctly. This recorder is playing in the connected camcorder. (Applicable to DVR-520H only.) Handling discs When holding discs of any type, take care to the outside , or...
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... be damaged. See also Digital audio. Dolby Digital 1 With multichannel audio, this high quality surround system is almost square); For detailed information, please see the instruction manuals or help files that directly represents sound. Don't... Compare this to digital audio which can be an electrical signal, but is measured at discrete...
... be damaged. See also Digital audio. Dolby Digital 1 With multichannel audio, this high quality surround system is almost square); For detailed information, please see the instruction manuals or help files that directly represents sound. Don't... Compare this to digital audio which can be an electrical signal, but is measured at discrete...
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... jacks Control input Mini jack DV input/output (DVR-520H only 4 pin (i.LINK/IEEE 1394 standard) 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 Operating Instructions 1 Warranty card 1 Note: The specifications and... HDD, DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW, Video-CD, CD, CD-R/RW (WMA, MP3, JPEG, CD-DA) Power requirements 120 V, 60 Hz Power consumption DVR-420H 45 W DVR-520H 48 W Power consumption in standby mode 0.48 W (Front panel display: off) Weight 10 lb. 6 oz. / 4.7 kg Dimensions 420 (W) x ...
... jacks Control input Mini jack DV input/output (DVR-520H only 4 pin (i.LINK/IEEE 1394 standard) 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 Operating Instructions 1 Warranty card 1 Note: The specifications and... HDD, DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW, Video-CD, CD, CD-R/RW (WMA, MP3, JPEG, CD-DA) Power requirements 120 V, 60 Hz Power consumption DVR-420H 45 W DVR-520H 48 W Power consumption in standby mode 0.48 W (Front panel display: off) Weight 10 lb. 6 oz. / 4.7 kg Dimensions 420 (W) x ...
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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. 8 0 0 - 4 2 1 - 1 4 0 4 Please do not ship your product. Customer Support Division P.O. Should this product require service in ...
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. 8 0 0 - 4 2 1 - 1 4 0 4 Please do not ship your product. Customer Support Division P.O. Should this product require service in ...