Operating Instructions
Page 4
...Using the remote control 6 Disc/content format playback compatibility 7 About the internal hard disk drive 12 Symbols used in this manual 13 02 Connections Rear panel connections 14 Front panel connections 15 Easy connections 16 Using other types of video output 17 ... 05 Recording About DVD recording 33 About HDD recording 34 Recorded audio 35 Restrictions on video recording 35 Using the built-in TV tuner 36 Setting the picture quality/ recording time 36 Basic recording from the TV 37 Setting a timer recording 38 Simultaneous recording and playback (Chase Play 46 Recording from...
...Using the remote control 6 Disc/content format playback compatibility 7 About the internal hard disk drive 12 Symbols used in this manual 13 02 Connections Rear panel connections 14 Front panel connections 15 Easy connections 16 Using other types of video output 17 ... 05 Recording About DVD recording 33 About HDD recording 34 Recorded audio 35 Restrictions on video recording 35 Using the built-in TV tuner 36 Setting the picture quality/ recording time 36 Basic recording from the TV 37 Setting a timer recording 38 Simultaneous recording and playback (Chase Play 46 Recording from...
Operating Instructions
Page 5
... files from a disc or USB device 93 Importing files to the HDD 93 Selecting multiple files or folders 94 Copying files to a DVD-R/-RW 94 Copying selected files to a DVD-R/-RW 95 Editing files on the HDD 96 Printing files 98 12 The Disc Setup menu Basic settings 99 ...HDD 101 13 The Video Adjust menu Setting the picture quality for TV and external inputs 102 Setting the picture quality for disc playback 103 14 The Initial Setup menu Using the Initial Setup menu 105 Selecting other languages for language options 115 15 Additional information Minimum copying times 116 Manual recording...
... files from a disc or USB device 93 Importing files to the HDD 93 Selecting multiple files or folders 94 Copying files to a DVD-R/-RW 94 Copying selected files to a DVD-R/-RW 95 Editing files on the HDD 96 Printing files 98 12 The Disc Setup menu Basic settings 99 ...HDD 101 13 The Video Adjust menu Setting the picture quality for TV and external inputs 102 Setting the picture quality for disc playback 103 14 The Initial Setup menu Using the Initial Setup menu 105 Selecting other languages for language options 115 15 Additional information Minimum copying times 116 Manual recording...
Operating Instructions
Page 8
.../Logo 8 Mode Off (page 111). Discs from other n/a players/recorders Chase play and record all widely-used in this manual Logos HDD HDD DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+R DVD +RW DVDRAM DVD (VR) *1 DVD (Video) DVD (VR) *1 DVD (Video) *2 DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM *13, 16 Re-recordable/ ì Erasable Editing of recorded ì programmes Recording of Copy- ì once protected material Playback in some specific compatibility differences between the...
.../Logo 8 Mode Off (page 111). Discs from other n/a players/recorders Chase play and record all widely-used in this manual Logos HDD HDD DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+R DVD +RW DVDRAM DVD (VR) *1 DVD (Video) DVD (VR) *1 DVD (Video) *2 DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM *13, 16 Re-recordable/ ì Erasable Editing of recorded ì programmes Recording of Copy- ì once protected material Playback in some specific compatibility differences between the...
Operating Instructions
Page 10
... instruction manuals or help files that all files with the .avi extension are recognized as DVD-Video, individual DivX video files are necessarily DivX video files and therefore may be used to record it. do not use for other recording equipment) 10 used for the recorder to ...designed to an audio compression technology developed by restricting playback, etc. Note that came with standard playback of compressed audio files on this recorder. • File structure: Up to recognize DivX video files). DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are used for Windows Media ...
... instruction manuals or help files that all files with the .avi extension are recognized as DVD-Video, individual DivX video files are necessarily DivX video files and therefore may be used to record it. do not use for other recording equipment) 10 used for the recorder to ...designed to an audio compression technology developed by restricting playback, etc. Note that came with standard playback of compressed audio files on this recorder. • File structure: Up to recognize DivX video files). DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are used for Windows Media ...
Operating Instructions
Page 13
DVD (Video) Video mode DVD-R/-RW (unfinalized) DVD (VR) VR mode DVD-R/-RW DVD+R DVD+R DVD+RW DVD+RW DVD-RAM DVD-RAM CD Audio CD Video CD Video CD Super VCD WMA/MP3 DivX A L L Super VCD WMA or MP3 files DivX files All of disc. DVD-Video Commercially produced DVD, finalized Video mode DVD-R/-RW. Before you start 01 Symbols used in this manual The following icons are provided to help you quickly identify which instructions you need for which kind of the above 13 En HDD HDD DVD Any type of DVD disc (recordable or playback only), finalized or not.
DVD (Video) Video mode DVD-R/-RW (unfinalized) DVD (VR) VR mode DVD-R/-RW DVD+R DVD+R DVD+RW DVD+RW DVD-RAM DVD-RAM CD Audio CD Video CD Video CD Super VCD WMA/MP3 DivX A L L Super VCD WMA or MP3 files DivX files All of disc. DVD-Video Commercially produced DVD, finalized Video mode DVD-R/-RW. Before you start 01 Symbols used in this manual The following icons are provided to help you quickly identify which instructions you need for which kind of the above 13 En HDD HDD DVD Any type of DVD disc (recordable or playback only), finalized or not.
Operating Instructions
Page 21
...by DVI-compliant displays. If you choose to connect to a DVI connector, you have connected to a Pioneer plasma display, please select the HDMI setup on the display (refer to the supplied manual for more information. A DVI to an HDMI component or HDCP-compatible DVI component, the HDMI indicator lights...AUDIO OUT HDMI OUT COAXIAL AC IN • The arrow on the cable connector body should be made with DVI-equipped components compatible with DVD players and recorders, DTV, set-top boxes, and other AV devices. See HDMI Output (only available when an HDMI device is not output). •...
...by DVI-compliant displays. If you choose to connect to a DVI connector, you have connected to a Pioneer plasma display, please select the HDMI setup on the display (refer to the supplied manual for more information. A DVI to an HDMI component or HDCP-compatible DVI component, the HDMI indicator lights...AUDIO OUT HDMI OUT COAXIAL AC IN • The arrow on the cable connector body should be made with DVI-equipped components compatible with DVD players and recorders, DTV, set-top boxes, and other AV devices. See HDMI Output (only available when an HDMI device is not output). •...
Operating Instructions
Page 22
... the AV source and AV devices such as DTVs. HDMI Control By connecting this unit's GUI displays). Refer to the operating manual for a connected plasma television is imported from a connected plasma television, you must change the simultaneous power function of your plasma ...an HDMI cable, you begin Setup Navigator (see Automatic recording from the remote control of the plasma television (language information can have a connected plasma television or AV system automatically change to an HDMI Control-compatible Pioneer plasma television or AV system (amplifier or AV receiver ...
... the AV source and AV devices such as DTVs. HDMI Control By connecting this unit's GUI displays). Refer to the operating manual for a connected plasma television is imported from a connected plasma television, you must change the simultaneous power function of your plasma ...an HDMI cable, you begin Setup Navigator (see Automatic recording from the remote control of the plasma television (language information can have a connected plasma television or AV system automatically change to an HDMI Control-compatible Pioneer plasma television or AV system (amplifier or AV receiver ...
Operating Instructions
Page 27
... component is set to XP (best quality). MN Lights when the recording mode is set to MN (manual recording level) mode. 7 Character display 8 R/RW Indicates the type of recordable DVD loaded: DVD-R or DVD-RW. 9 AUTO Lights when Auto Start Recording has been set to SP (standard play ). blinks when playback is ...clock display. 5 (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.) NTSC Lights when the video output signal format is ...
... component is set to XP (best quality). MN Lights when the recording mode is set to MN (manual recording level) mode. 7 Character display 8 R/RW Indicates the type of recordable DVD loaded: DVD-R or DVD-RW. 9 AUTO Lights when Auto Start Recording has been set to SP (standard play ). blinks when playback is ...clock display. 5 (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.) NTSC Lights when the video output signal format is ...
Operating Instructions
Page 31
...k SAetuttiongClock Setting LinDe aStyestem er Save P Time p NaCvilgoactkoSr et CH 2 Start The recorder takes a short while to GMT. You can set this by selecting a city or a time relative to set the clock manually. k SMetatinnugal Clock Setting 1/2 Line System er SaTvieme Zone P Mexico Baja California Norte...month/year) and time, then press ENTER to set the clock manually. ENTER 7 Select the TV screen type, 'Wide (16:9)' or 'Standard (4:3)'. Use the / buttons to make all the settings. This recorder can set your area are currently using daylight saving/summer time. Select...
...k SAetuttiongClock Setting LinDe aStyestem er Save P Time p NaCvilgoactkoSr et CH 2 Start The recorder takes a short while to GMT. You can set this by selecting a city or a time relative to set the clock manually. k SMetatinnugal Clock Setting 1/2 Line System er SaTvieme Zone P Mexico Baja California Norte...month/year) and time, then press ENTER to set the clock manually. ENTER 7 Select the TV screen type, 'Wide (16:9)' or 'Standard (4:3)'. Use the / buttons to make all the settings. This recorder can set your area are currently using daylight saving/summer time. Select...
Operating Instructions
Page 32
...to keep to start again. ENTER 10 Select 'Finish Setup' to exit the Setup Navigator, or 'Go Back' if you want to recordable DVD. er Save Finish Setup p Navigator Go Back That completes basic setup using the Setup Navigator. • If there are blank channels ...with progressive scan video. Press ENTER to continue after reading the HDD caution. See Manual CH Setting on page 17). 9 ENTER Press to continue. k SPetrtoinggressive Line System er Save Compatible P Not Compatible p Navigator Don't Know...
...to keep to start again. ENTER 10 Select 'Finish Setup' to exit the Setup Navigator, or 'Go Back' if you want to recordable DVD. er Save Finish Setup p Navigator Go Back That completes basic setup using the Setup Navigator. • If there are blank channels ...with progressive scan video. Press ENTER to continue after reading the HDD caution. See Manual CH Setting on page 17). 9 ENTER Press to continue. k SPetrtoinggressive Line System er Save Compatible P Not Compatible p Navigator Don't Know...
Operating Instructions
Page 34
... Important • The maximum number of your discs. • Pioneer takes no responsibility for recording failure due to power cuts, defective discs, or damage to DVD-R/-RW (Video mode) or DVD+R/+RW isn't possible. When recording a broadcast with a Secondary Audio Programme (SAP) channel, set...full choice of recording quality options, including manual mode, and of two formats. HDD Video mode compatibility When recording to the HDD you can choose to record in these cases. • Fingerprints, dirt and small scratches on another DVD recorder. 34 En About HDD recording Recording to make ...
... Important • The maximum number of your discs. • Pioneer takes no responsibility for recording failure due to power cuts, defective discs, or damage to DVD-R/-RW (Video mode) or DVD+R/+RW isn't possible. When recording a broadcast with a Secondary Audio Programme (SAP) channel, set...full choice of recording quality options, including manual mode, and of two formats. HDD Video mode compatibility When recording to the HDD you can choose to record in these cases. • Fingerprints, dirt and small scratches on another DVD recorder. 34 En About HDD recording Recording to make ...
Operating Instructions
Page 36
... Manual Recording is poor quality when set ). High quality setting, gives about two hours of recording time on a DVD disc. • SP (Standard Play) - Default quality, used for channel 34, press 3, 4, ENTER.1 • CH +/- The current audio channel is the longest recording time available. Setting the picture quality/ recording time DVD (VR) DVD (Video) DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM HDD Before starting a recording...
... Manual Recording is poor quality when set ). High quality setting, gives about two hours of recording time on a DVD disc. • SP (Standard Play) - Default quality, used for channel 34, press 3, 4, ENTER.1 • CH +/- The current audio channel is the longest recording time available. Setting the picture quality/ recording time DVD (VR) DVD (Video) DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM HDD Before starting a recording...
Operating Instructions
Page 37
... mode (DVD) or with the recording time for channel 24, press 2, 4 then ENTER). • If the recorder is stopped, you to switch the audio channel on page 107). 2 Applicable only to HDD recording. (If this . • When recording in 16-bit Linear PCM format, video is set a recording end time, press the ì REC button repeatedly. Manual/ Linear...
... mode (DVD) or with the recording time for channel 24, press 2, 4 then ENTER). • If the recorder is stopped, you to switch the audio channel on page 107). 2 Applicable only to HDD recording. (If this . • When recording in 16-bit Linear PCM format, video is set a recording end time, press the ì REC button repeatedly. Manual/ Linear...
Operating Instructions
Page 38
... hours of whether you set (see Setting a manual timer recording on the HDD/ DVD, or after recording restarts). If the indicator is blinking it means that you don't need to DVD but with the new one , regardless of HDD recording (whichever is sooner). 05 Recording the front panel display. Finally, if you set recording time, press ì REC. • If...
... hours of whether you set (see Setting a manual timer recording on the HDD/ DVD, or after recording restarts). If the indicator is blinking it means that you don't need to DVD but with the new one , regardless of HDD recording (whichever is sooner). 05 Recording the front panel display. Finally, if you set recording time, press ì REC. • If...
Operating Instructions
Page 40
Recording start time Recording end time Easy Timer Recording 11:00 1/01 2/01 3/01 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 1/01 MON 11:45 - 13:45 7ch REC MODE SP HDD/DVD HDD As you have to select digits from the start , stop and channel settings are correct. A recording of up... the guide channel (see Setting a manual timer recording on page 42). All you move the cursor around the grid, an arrow ...
Recording start time Recording end time Easy Timer Recording 11:00 1/01 2/01 3/01 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 1/01 MON 11:45 - 13:45 7ch REC MODE SP HDD/DVD HDD As you have to select digits from the start , stop and channel settings are correct. A recording of up... the guide channel (see Setting a manual timer recording on page 42). All you move the cursor around the grid, an arrow ...
Operating Instructions
Page 41
...want to record to a DVD disc, you to enter the PlusCode programming number. 2 Use the number buttons to enter the number. • 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 ...by selecting Details from the PlusCode# setting screen. The front panel display shows the current recording mode and prompts you 'll need to save the timer programme and exit. See Setting a manual timer recording on page 42 for more on the power and use this . Important • You...
...want to record to a DVD disc, you to enter the PlusCode programming number. 2 Use the number buttons to enter the number. • 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 ...by selecting Details from the PlusCode# setting screen. The front panel display shows the current recording mode and prompts you 'll need to save the timer programme and exit. See Setting a manual timer recording on page 42 for more on the power and use this . Important • You...
Operating Instructions
Page 42
... DVD for Auto Replace Recording (daily or weekly timer recording only). Select HDD for DVD recording. Timer Programme Set Manhattan Open Tennis CH Date Start 10ch EVERYDAY 18:00 Stop 19:00 Extend 30 min Detailed Settings Record To Recording Mode Auto Replace Rec. use the / buttons to record. • Date - If Manual Recording is on the HDD and the currently loaded recordable DVD...
... DVD for Auto Replace Recording (daily or weekly timer recording only). Select HDD for DVD recording. Timer Programme Set Manhattan Open Tennis CH Date Start 10ch EVERYDAY 18:00 Stop 19:00 Extend 30 min Detailed Settings Record To Recording Mode Auto Replace Rec. use the / buttons to record. • Date - If Manual Recording is on the HDD and the currently loaded recordable DVD...
Operating Instructions
Page 47
... to the INPUT 1/AUTO START REC input, you want them. Check the manual that the 'Audio In' settings for Auto Start Recording, this in progress. • Timer recordings take precedence over Auto Start Recording. The AUTO indicator in via the DV input (front panel), select DV ... HDD DVD Select the HDD or DVD for the satellite receiver (or other kind of titles (999). See Audio In on page 107 for more details. • If Auto Start Recording is copy-protected using Auto Start Recording (page 113). 1 Set the timer for recording. When the signal ceases, the recorder stops recording...
... to the INPUT 1/AUTO START REC input, you want them. Check the manual that the 'Audio In' settings for Auto Start Recording, this in progress. • Timer recordings take precedence over Auto Start Recording. The AUTO indicator in via the DV input (front panel), select DV ... HDD DVD Select the HDD or DVD for the satellite receiver (or other kind of titles (999). See Audio In on page 107 for more details. • If Auto Start Recording is copy-protected using Auto Start Recording (page 113). 1 Set the timer for recording. When the signal ceases, the recorder stops recording...
Operating Instructions
Page 48
...99 before you finalize the disc as you can still record and edit even after finalizing. A number of players (including many Pioneer models) can also play finalized discs recorded in the title menu after you will play the disc. Check the manual that disc. There are navigated in VR mode, finalized...from which you can select titles when you want to rename the disc, see Undo Finalize on other DVD players DVD (VR) DVD (Video) DVD+R DVD+RW Most regular DVD players can play DVD-RW discs recorded in the usual way, pressing MENU or TOP MENU to display the menu, then using the Video ...
...99 before you finalize the disc as you can still record and edit even after finalizing. A number of players (including many Pioneer models) can also play finalized discs recorded in the title menu after you will play the disc. Check the manual that disc. There are navigated in VR mode, finalized...from which you can select titles when you want to rename the disc, see Undo Finalize on other DVD players DVD (VR) DVD (Video) DVD+R DVD+RW Most regular DVD players can play DVD-RW discs recorded in the usual way, pressing MENU or TOP MENU to display the menu, then using the Video ...
Operating Instructions
Page 51
...slight pause when playback switches from the first to use your recorder for playback of discs (DVD, CD, etc.), and for playback of video from the HDD, playback will automatically stop playback. • Throughout this manual, the term 'DVD' means any kind of a title is specified. 5 ...; When playing video from the HDD. 1 HDD DVD Select the HDD or DVD for any screen, use the RETURN button. Select DVD for playback. Navigate these using the recorder, eject the disc and switch the recorder back into standby. • Some DVD-Video, DVD+R and DVD+RW discs don't allow certain ...
...slight pause when playback switches from the first to use your recorder for playback of discs (DVD, CD, etc.), and for playback of video from the HDD, playback will automatically stop playback. • Throughout this manual, the term 'DVD' means any kind of a title is specified. 5 ...; When playing video from the HDD. 1 HDD DVD Select the HDD or DVD for any screen, use the RETURN button. Select DVD for playback. Navigate these using the recorder, eject the disc and switch the recorder back into standby. • Some DVD-Video, DVD+R and DVD+RW discs don't allow certain ...