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HDD/DVD Recorder DVR-660H-K DVR-560H-K DVR-460H-K Register Your Product on http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca Operating Instructions
HDD/DVD Recorder DVR-660H-K DVR-560H-K DVR-460H-K Register Your Product on http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca Operating Instructions
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...displays Front panel 27 Display 28 Remote control 29 04 Getting started Switching on and setting up 31 05 Recording About DVD recording 34 About HDD recording 35 Recorded audio 35 Restrictions on video recording 36 Using the built-in TV tuner 36 Setting the picture quality/...Chase Play 46 Recording from an external component 46 Automatic recording from a satellite tuner 47 Playing your recordings on other DVD players 49 Initializing recordable DVD discs 50 DVD-RW Auto Initialize 51 06 Playback Introduction 52 Basic playback 52 Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of ...
...displays Front panel 27 Display 28 Remote control 29 04 Getting started Switching on and setting up 31 05 Recording About DVD recording 34 About HDD recording 35 Recorded audio 35 Restrictions on video recording 36 Using the built-in TV tuner 36 Setting the picture quality/...Chase Play 46 Recording from an external component 46 Automatic recording from a satellite tuner 47 Playing your recordings on other DVD players 49 Initializing recordable DVD discs 50 DVD-RW Auto Initialize 51 06 Playback Introduction 52 Basic playback 52 Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of ...
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... (PhotoViewer) Locating JPEG picture files 94 Playing a slideshow 95 Creating photo movies 97 Importing files to the HDD 97 Copying files to a DVD-R/-RW 98 Copying selected files to a DVD-R/-RW 99 Editing files on the HDD 99 Printing files 101 13 Copying files from a PC (Connect PC) Connecting the PC 102 Copying WMA...
... (PhotoViewer) Locating JPEG picture files 94 Playing a slideshow 95 Creating photo movies 97 Importing files to the HDD 97 Copying files to a DVD-R/-RW 98 Copying selected files to a DVD-R/-RW 99 Editing files on the HDD 99 Printing files 101 13 Copying files from a PC (Connect PC) Connecting the PC 102 Copying WMA...
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..., initialization may not playback in this recorder. Before you start 01 HDD/DVD Recording and playback compatibility This recorder can be compatible with this manual Logos HDD HDD DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+R DVD +RW DVD -RAM DVD (VR) DVD (Video) DVD (VR) DVD (Video) DVD+R *1 *1 *2 DVD+RW DVD-RAM *13, 16 Re-recordable/ Erasable *3 *3 .... *14 Erasing a title does not increase the available recording time, nor increase the number of DVD Format/Logo *10 Only when HDD Recording Format is not set to Video Mode Off (page 118). is a trademark of recordable titles...
..., initialization may not playback in this recorder. Before you start 01 HDD/DVD Recording and playback compatibility This recorder can be compatible with this manual Logos HDD HDD DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+R DVD +RW DVD -RAM DVD (VR) DVD (Video) DVD (VR) DVD (Video) DVD+R *1 *1 *2 DVD+RW DVD-RAM *13, 16 Re-recordable/ Erasable *3 *3 .... *14 Erasing a title does not increase the available recording time, nor increase the number of DVD Format/Logo *10 Only when HDD Recording Format is not set to Video Mode Off (page 118). is a trademark of recordable titles...
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...(mosaic) in temperature can cause condensation to form inside the recorder. Pioneer cannot under U.S. If used without the proper care or in the wrong conditions, it is possible that it is time to optimize the HDD (which you need to move the recorder immediately after switching it off...any direct or indirect loss arising from any inconvenience or loss of HDD failure. If you can be a cause of the HDD or related components, all your important recordings onto DVD discs in order to protect against possible HDD failure. and worldwide patents issued & pending. When used over time...
...(mosaic) in temperature can cause condensation to form inside the recorder. Pioneer cannot under U.S. If used without the proper care or in the wrong conditions, it is possible that it is time to optimize the HDD (which you need to move the recorder immediately after switching it off...any direct or indirect loss arising from any inconvenience or loss of HDD failure. If you can be a cause of the HDD or related components, all your important recordings onto DVD discs in order to protect against possible HDD failure. and worldwide patents issued & pending. When used over time...
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HDD HDD DVD Any type of the above 14 En Note 1 The MPEG-4 AAC files can be played or copied only with the DVR-660H-K. 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+R DVD+RW DVD+RW DVD-RAM DVD-RAM CD Audio CD Video CD WMA/MP3 MPEG-4 AAC Video CD...
HDD HDD DVD Any type of the above 14 En Note 1 The MPEG-4 AAC files can be played or copied only with the DVR-660H-K. 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+R DVD+RW DVD+RW DVD-RAM DVD-RAM CD Audio CD Video CD WMA/MP3 MPEG-4 AAC Video CD...
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..., digital cameras, printers, keyboards and PCs. You must connect to a set of the recorder you want to both channels. HDD camcorder STANDBY/ON DV IN HDD/DVD HDD DVD USB USB (Type A) USB (Type B) OPEN/CLOSE HDMI STOP REC ONE TOUCH COPY CH INPUT SELECT REC MODE INPUT 2 S-VIDEO... to the INPUT 2 jack on this recorder. 02 Connections Connecting other AV sources Connecting a VCR or analog camcorder STANDBY/ON DV IN HDD/DVD HDD DVD USB AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT (Rear panel) OPEN/CLOSE HDMI STOP REC ONE TOUCH COPY CH INPUT SELECT REC MODE INPUT 2 S-VIDEO VIDEO ...
..., digital cameras, printers, keyboards and PCs. You must connect to a set of the recorder you want to both channels. HDD camcorder STANDBY/ON DV IN HDD/DVD HDD DVD USB USB (Type A) USB (Type B) OPEN/CLOSE HDMI STOP REC ONE TOUCH COPY CH INPUT SELECT REC MODE INPUT 2 S-VIDEO... to the INPUT 2 jack on this recorder. 02 Connections Connecting other AV sources Connecting a VCR or analog camcorder STANDBY/ON DV IN HDD/DVD HDD DVD USB AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT (Rear panel) OPEN/CLOSE HDMI STOP REC ONE TOUCH COPY CH INPUT SELECT REC MODE INPUT 2 S-VIDEO VIDEO ...
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... chapters/ tracks, etc. Controls and displays 03 Chapter 3 Controls and displays Front panel 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 STANDBY/ON DV IN HDD/DVD HDD DVD USB OPEN/CLOSE HDMI STOP REC ONE TOUCH COPY CH INPUT SELECT REC MODE INPUT 2 S-VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) R AUDIO REC 11 12 13 12 14... 1 HDD indicator Lights when the hard disk (HDD) is selected. 2 HDD/DVD Press to switch between HDD and DVD for recording and playback. 3 DVD indicator Lights when the DVD drive is selected. 4 Disc tray 5 PC VIDEO (page 85) Press to play...
... chapters/ tracks, etc. Controls and displays 03 Chapter 3 Controls and displays Front panel 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 STANDBY/ON DV IN HDD/DVD HDD DVD USB OPEN/CLOSE HDMI STOP REC ONE TOUCH COPY CH INPUT SELECT REC MODE INPUT 2 S-VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) R AUDIO REC 11 12 13 12 14... 1 HDD indicator Lights when the hard disk (HDD) is selected. 2 HDD/DVD Press to switch between HDD and DVD for recording and playback. 3 DVD indicator Lights when the DVD drive is selected. 4 Disc tray 5 PC VIDEO (page 85) Press to play...
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...) 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 record to the HDD but the HDD is not recordable.) SAP Lights when the currently selected TV channel has a Second Audio Programme channel...) XP Lights when the recording mode is set to indicate PM (after midday) 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 68) Lights when a VR mode disc is loaded and the recorder is in Play List mode. 2 3 (page...
...) 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 record to the HDD but the HDD is not recordable.) SAP Lights when the currently selected TV channel has a Second Audio Programme channel...) XP Lights when the recording mode is set to indicate PM (after midday) 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 68) Lights when a VR mode disc is loaded and the recorder is in Play List mode. 2 3 (page...
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The same buttons can easily be used to enter names for titles, discs and so on. DVD (pages 38, 52) Press to select DVD for recording and playback. 7 HOME MEDIA GALLERY Files stored on the HDD can also be played using these controls to control your TV. 3 AUDIO (pages 37, 60, ...TV CONTROL 2 INPUT SELECT CH VOL AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY 3 ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO 4 PQRS TUV WXYZ + VCR Plus+ INPUT SELECT CHANNEL 5 HDD DVD 15 6 PC VIDEO MUSIC PHOTO 7 DISC HOME MEDIA GALLERY NAVIGATOR HELP 8 16 TOP 9 MENU HOME MENU 10 RETURN 17 PLAY 11 PREV PAUSE STOP NEXT...
The same buttons can easily be used to enter names for titles, discs and so on. DVD (pages 38, 52) Press to select DVD for recording and playback. 7 HOME MEDIA GALLERY Files stored on the HDD can also be played using these controls to control your TV. 3 AUDIO (pages 37, 60, ...TV CONTROL 2 INPUT SELECT CH VOL AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY 3 ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO 4 PQRS TUV WXYZ + VCR Plus+ INPUT SELECT CHANNEL 5 HDD DVD 15 6 PC VIDEO MUSIC PHOTO 7 DISC HOME MEDIA GALLERY NAVIGATOR HELP 8 16 TOP 9 MENU HOME MENU 10 RETURN 17 PLAY 11 PREV PAUSE STOP NEXT...
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...recording. MENU (page 53) Press to display the disc menu if a DVD-Video, finalized DVD-R/-RW (Video mode) or finalized DVD+R/+RW disc is loaded. 9 and ENTER Used to navigate all the functions of the currently playing title to DVD or the HDD. 14 OPEN/CLOSE Press to open/close the disc tray. 15... order. 8 DISC NAVIGATOR (pages 56, 68)/ 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. ONE TOUCH COPY (page 78) Press to start slow-motion playback. or to display the previous or next menu...
...recording. MENU (page 53) Press to display the disc menu if a DVD-Video, finalized DVD-R/-RW (Video mode) or finalized DVD+R/+RW disc is loaded. 9 and ENTER Used to navigate all the functions of the currently playing title to DVD or the HDD. 14 OPEN/CLOSE Press to open/close the disc tray. 15... order. 8 DISC NAVIGATOR (pages 56, 68)/ 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. ONE TOUCH COPY (page 78) Press to start slow-motion playback. or to display the previous or next menu...
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...lost in your area are currently using daylight saving. Please copy recordings you want to keep to continue. 32 En Press ENTER to recordable DVD. Auto Clock Setting Date Time -- : -- Manual Clock Setting 1/2 Time Zone Canada Eastern D.S.T. AM Clock Set CH 2 Start The... Don't Know • This screen is not displayed when an HDMI signal is compatible with progressive scan video. k SIentttinhge event of HDD failure, recordings may t LibnneoetlSobysest ptoeormsnsoibrlme.al playback/recording may er Save P As recordings might be set automatically, press RETURN to go ...
...lost in your area are currently using daylight saving. Please copy recordings you want to keep to continue. 32 En Press ENTER to recordable DVD. Auto Clock Setting Date Time -- : -- Manual Clock Setting 1/2 Time Zone Canada Eastern D.S.T. AM Clock Set CH 2 Start The... Don't Know • This screen is not displayed when an HDMI signal is compatible with progressive scan video. k SIentttinhge event of HDD failure, recordings may t LibnneoetlSobysest ptoeormsnsoibrlme.al playback/recording may er Save P As recordings might be set automatically, press RETURN to go ...
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...HDMI Control to the recording start date and time is 24 hours. En HDD 4 DVD Select the HDD or DVD for up a timer recording as simple as possible. The lighter area is limited to a blank DVD 40 disc. The start date and time on the grid. • ...• Approximately two minutes before a timer recording is a 15 minute interval. CHANNEL +/- 7ch REC MODE SP HDD/DVD HDD REC MODE 3 Set the recording quality. • DVD recording: The AUTO option automatically sets the best recording quality for timer recordings made to start, the recorder will be...
...HDMI Control to the recording start date and time is 24 hours. En HDD 4 DVD Select the HDD or DVD for up a timer recording as simple as possible. The lighter area is limited to a blank DVD 40 disc. The start date and time on the grid. • ...• Approximately two minutes before a timer recording is a 15 minute interval. CHANNEL +/- 7ch REC MODE SP HDD/DVD HDD REC MODE 3 Set the recording quality. • DVD recording: The AUTO option automatically sets the best recording quality for timer recordings made to start, the recorder will be...
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...unit to be able to be controlled by another component when you set , the recorder doesn't start recording! Check that the disc loaded or HDD is useful when you have previously set . 45 En REC 2 Press repeatedly to exit the Timer Recording screen. Why not? This is recordable...Extend time parameter. STANDBY/ON 1 If the recorder is on, switch it into standby. 2 [Front panel] Press and hold (Stop) on the DVD/HDD. • The recorder won't let me enter a timer programme! Timer recording FAQ 5 ENTER Select 'Store Programme'. If any buttons are pressed on the ...
...unit to be able to be controlled by another component when you set , the recorder doesn't start recording! Check that the disc loaded or HDD is useful when you have previously set . 45 En REC 2 Press repeatedly to exit the Timer Recording screen. Why not? This is recordable...Extend time parameter. STANDBY/ON 1 If the recorder is on, switch it into standby. 2 [Front panel] Press and hold (Stop) on the DVD/HDD. • The recorder won't let me enter a timer programme! Timer recording FAQ 5 ENTER Select 'Store Programme'. If any buttons are pressed on the ...
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...played forwards in slow motion. Note 1 • No subtitles are displayed when scanning DVDs and DivX titles. • No sound is output when scanning HDD videos, DVDs or DivX titles except in slow motion DVD HDD Video CD DivX You can play . Depending on the type of disc. Reverse ...in the same way. PAUSE 1 Pause playback. 2 Press and hold to change the scanning speed. Playback 06 Using the Disc Navigator with HDD and DVD-Video.2 There are two scanning speeds for a Video CD, you can press DISC NAVIGATOR, which takes you straight to the Disc Navigator screen...
...played forwards in slow motion. Note 1 • No subtitles are displayed when scanning DVDs and DivX titles. • No sound is output when scanning HDD videos, DVDs or DivX titles except in slow motion DVD HDD Video CD DivX You can play . Depending on the type of disc. Reverse ...in the same way. PAUSE 1 Pause playback. 2 Press and hold to change the scanning speed. Playback 06 Using the Disc Navigator with HDD and DVD-Video.2 There are two scanning speeds for a Video CD, you can press DISC NAVIGATOR, which takes you straight to the Disc Navigator screen...
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... Mode menu gives you can only use frame advance. One of disc. 2 Enter a title/chapter/track number or a search time. Search Mode DVD HDD Video CD DivX The Search Mode feature lets you input. PAUSE 1 Pause playback. 2 Back up video on page 90). • With DivX ... current track, press 2, 3, 0. Note 58 En 1 Depending on the type of four slow motion play functions. Frame advance/frame reverse DVD HDD Video CD DivX You can only be selected during playback. Play Mode Search Mode A-B Repeat Repeat Programme Time Search Title Search Chapter Search Input...
... Mode menu gives you can only use frame advance. One of disc. 2 Enter a title/chapter/track number or a search time. Search Mode DVD HDD Video CD DivX The Search Mode feature lets you input. PAUSE 1 Pause playback. 2 Back up video on page 90). • With DivX ... current track, press 2, 3, 0. Note 58 En 1 Depending on the type of four slow motion play functions. Frame advance/frame reverse DVD HDD Video CD DivX You can only be selected during playback. Play Mode Search Mode A-B Repeat Repeat Programme Time Search Title Search Chapter Search Input...
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... from the Play Mode menu, then choose a repeat play together with 2 ENTER Select a title, chapter, album or track for playback. Playback 06 A-B Repeat DVD HDD CD Video CD DivX The A-B Repeat function allows you to specify two points (A and B) within a track or title that form a loop which is displayed. ...Start) B (Loop End) Off 3 ENTER With 'B (Loop End)' highlighted, press at the point you 're using the HDD for the current step in the programme list. Programme play HDD DVD-Video CD Video CD WMA/MP3 MPEG-4 AAC This feature lets you want the loop to the start point and...
... from the Play Mode menu, then choose a repeat play together with 2 ENTER Select a title, chapter, album or track for playback. Playback 06 A-B Repeat DVD HDD CD Video CD DivX The A-B Repeat function allows you to specify two points (A and B) within a track or title that form a loop which is displayed. ...Start) B (Loop End) Off 3 ENTER With 'B (Loop End)' highlighted, press at the point you 're using the HDD for the current step in the programme list. Programme play HDD DVD-Video CD Video CD WMA/MP3 MPEG-4 AAC This feature lets you want the loop to the start point and...
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...Indicates a multi-angle scene Play 3-2 0. 00. 15 ! The example displays below show highspeed copying from HDD to see the HDD and removable disc (DVD, etc.) activity. These indicate that the broadcast TV programme contains copy control information. This is because of the slightly ...different frame rates of display. Rec Mode SP(2h00m/DVD) HDD Remain 10h35m Stop Hi-Speed Copy HDD DVD 0h08m left DVD-RW Video Remain -h--m Stop Rec Mode SP(2h00m/DVD) HDD Remain 10h35m Chase Play Rec DVD-RW Video Remain 0h52m Stop Recording time Relative playback position Shows...
...Indicates a multi-angle scene Play 3-2 0. 00. 15 ! The example displays below show highspeed copying from HDD to see the HDD and removable disc (DVD, etc.) activity. These indicate that the broadcast TV programme contains copy control information. This is because of the slightly ...different frame rates of display. Rec Mode SP(2h00m/DVD) HDD Remain 10h35m Stop Hi-Speed Copy HDD DVD 0h08m left DVD-RW Video Remain -h--m Stop Rec Mode SP(2h00m/DVD) HDD Remain 10h35m Chase Play Rec DVD-RW Video Remain 0h52m Stop Recording time Relative playback position Shows...
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... recorder settings to carry out repairs. 130 En Use a VR mode formatted disc for some remaining blank space on the DVD/HDD. • For a DVD-R/-RW (Video mode) or DVD+R, check that the disc isn't locked (page 107). • The power may have overlapped, in which case only ...time search in tuner. • When recording to a DVD-R/-RW (Video mode) or DVD+R/+RW, programmes that it's finalized (page 49). • Some players will record completely. • The power may have the battery replaced, please ask your nearest Pioneer- VR mode: 99 titles, 999 chapters per title -
... recorder settings to carry out repairs. 130 En Use a VR mode formatted disc for some remaining blank space on the DVD/HDD. • For a DVD-R/-RW (Video mode) or DVD+R, check that the disc isn't locked (page 107). • The power may have overlapped, in which case only ...time search in tuner. • When recording to a DVD-R/-RW (Video mode) or DVD+R/+RW, programmes that it's finalized (page 49). • Some players will record completely. • The power may have the battery replaced, please ask your nearest Pioneer- VR mode: 99 titles, 999 chapters per title -
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...outlet and insert again to return to switch the power off, then switch back on the PC, right-click the 'Pioneer.HDD/DVD- STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON DV IN HDD/DVD HDD DVD USB OPEN/CLOSE STOP REC CH INPUT SELECT 134 En In this unit's power off and on again. • Check... 'Network and Sharing Center' on or change the properly with an Network settings according to the environment (page 121). 17 Additional information Network (DVR-660H-K only) Problem Cannot connect to switch off, press and hold STANDBY/ON for five seconds until the power switches off. function does...
...outlet and insert again to return to switch the power off, then switch back on the PC, right-click the 'Pioneer.HDD/DVD- STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON DV IN HDD/DVD HDD DVD USB OPEN/CLOSE STOP REC CH INPUT SELECT 134 En In this unit's power off and on again. • Check... 'Network and Sharing Center' on or change the properly with an Network settings according to the environment (page 121). 17 Additional information Network (DVR-660H-K only) Problem Cannot connect to switch off, press and hold STANDBY/ON for five seconds until the power switches off. function does...