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...Simultaneous recording and playback 53 Recording from an external component 53 Automatic recording from a satellite tuner 54 Recording from a DV camcorder (DVR-520H only) . . 55 Recording from the DV output (DVR-520H only 56 Playing your recordings on other DVD players . . . . . 56 Initializing a DVD-RW disc 57 07 Copying ...and back-up Introduction 58 One Touch Copy* (HDD to DVD 59 One Touch Copy* (DVD to HDD 60 Copying from HDD to DVD 60 HDD to DVD Copy ...
...Simultaneous recording and playback 53 Recording from an external component 53 Automatic recording from a satellite tuner 54 Recording from a DV camcorder (DVR-520H only) . . 55 Recording from the DV output (DVR-520H only 56 Playing your recordings on other DVD players . . . . . 56 Initializing a DVD-RW disc 57 07 Copying ...and back-up Introduction 58 One Touch Copy* (HDD to DVD 59 One Touch Copy* (DVD to HDD 60 Copying from HDD to DVD 60 HDD to DVD Copy ...
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11 The Disc Setup menu Basic settings 89 Initialize settings 90 HDD Initialize 90 Finalize settings 90 12 The Video/Audio Adjust menu Setting the picture quality for TV and external inputs 91 Setting the picture quality ... the recorder 106 Setting up the remote to control your TV 106 Screen sizes and disc formats Troubleshooting 108 Frequently asked questions 110 About DV (DVR-520H only 111 Manual recording modes 112 Additional information for cable/satellite/STB (set-top box) users 112 Language code list 113 Country code list 113...
11 The Disc Setup menu Basic settings 89 Initialize settings 90 HDD Initialize 90 Finalize settings 90 12 The Video/Audio Adjust menu Setting the picture quality for TV and external inputs 91 Setting the picture quality ... the recorder 106 Setting up the remote to control your TV 106 Screen sizes and disc formats Troubleshooting 108 Frequently asked questions 110 About DV (DVR-520H only 111 Manual recording modes 112 Additional information for cable/satellite/STB (set-top box) users 112 Language code list 113 Country code list 113...
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...record up to 102 hours of video in under license from the original. Usually you can use . You can copy recordings from the HDD to the HDD. For example, you could set the start and end times of video information fed to your home Connect this recorder to a Dolby ... start watching a recording before the recording has finished. The VCR Plus+ system is still recording the program 15 minutes ahead of a disc or the HDD easy. Every time you load a recordable disc, the Disc History is automatically updated with this feature.) • Cinema surround sound in the recorder. ...
...record up to 102 hours of video in under license from the original. Usually you can use . You can copy recordings from the HDD to the HDD. For example, you could set the start and end times of video information fed to your home Connect this recorder to a Dolby ... start watching a recording before the recording has finished. The VCR Plus+ system is still recording the program 15 minutes ahead of a disc or the HDD easy. Every time you load a recordable disc, the Disc History is automatically updated with this feature.) • Cinema surround sound in the recorder. ...
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...DVD but the disc loaded at the time of the recording is recorded in 'Video mode' on Pioneer's DVD recorders. For example, if you want to make a DVD copy of an old video...can adjust various picture quality settings to manually delete it ideal for transferring camcorder footage to DVD or HDD for which you own the copyright or have a legal right to reproduce or copy. Note: ... discs is not touched. Unless you own the copyright or have obtained permission from a DV camcorder (DVR-520H only) This recorder has a built-in DV (Digital Video) input/ output jack for regular timer recordings...
...DVD but the disc loaded at the time of the recording is recorded in 'Video mode' on Pioneer's DVD recorders. For example, if you want to make a DVD copy of an old video...can adjust various picture quality settings to manually delete it ideal for transferring camcorder footage to DVD or HDD for which you own the copyright or have a legal right to reproduce or copy. Note: ... discs is not touched. Unless you own the copyright or have obtained permission from a DV camcorder (DVR-520H only) This recorder has a built-in DV (Digital Video) input/ output jack for regular timer recordings...
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... fan. • Do not use the recorder following the guidelines below : 1 After the message POWER OFF is shown in the picture. If the HDD fails, no warning signs of recorded material will be played. On playback, the recorder plays the disc according to move the recorder, please follow the...case it will be subject to sudden changes in an unsuitable environment, it off. About the internal hard disk drive The internal hard disk drive (HDD) is to protect against accidental loss. • Do not move the recorder immediately after switching it is possible that may be possible. If ...
... fan. • Do not use the recorder following the guidelines below : 1 After the message POWER OFF is shown in the picture. If the HDD fails, no warning signs of recorded material will be played. On playback, the recorder plays the disc according to move the recorder, please follow the...case it will be subject to sudden changes in an unsuitable environment, it off. About the internal hard disk drive The internal hard disk drive (HDD) is to protect against accidental loss. • Do not move the recorder immediately after switching it is possible that may be possible. If ...
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...connecting to the CONTROL IN of this recorder using the supplied power cable after making all other equipment with a CONTROL OUT terminal and bearing the Pioneer mark. DVR-520H only: On the right side is passed through to the VHF/UHF OUT jack for connection to your TV antenna to a DV camcorder. ... with a component video input. 3 Audio/video outputs 1 and 2 Two sets of audio/video outputs (stereo analog audio; Front panel connections S-VIDEO VIDEO STANDBY/ON HDD DVD PULL-OPEN OPEN/CLOSE REC ONE TOUCH COPY DV IN/OUT DV IN/OUT On the left side of the front panel a flip-down...
...connecting to the CONTROL IN of this recorder using the supplied power cable after making all other equipment with a CONTROL OUT terminal and bearing the Pioneer mark. DVR-520H only: On the right side is passed through to the VHF/UHF OUT jack for connection to your TV antenna to a DV camcorder. ... with a component video input. 3 Audio/video outputs 1 and 2 Two sets of audio/video outputs (stereo analog audio; Front panel connections S-VIDEO VIDEO STANDBY/ON HDD DVD PULL-OPEN OPEN/CLOSE REC ONE TOUCH COPY DV IN/OUT DV IN/OUT On the left side of the front panel a flip-down...
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The button lights when HDD is selected. 4 IR remote sensor (page 10) 5 Disc tray 6 Front panel display See Display on page 22 for details. 7 DV IN/OUT jack (DVR-520H only) (page 14, 20, 53, 55, 56, 97, 111) Digital input/output jack for recording and playback. Controls and displays 03 Chapter ...3 Controls and displays Front panel 1 2 34 5 STANDBY/ON HDD DVD PULL-OPEN 6 OPEN/CLOSE REC ONE TOUCH COPY ...
The button lights when HDD is selected. 4 IR remote sensor (page 10) 5 Disc tray 6 Front panel display See Display on page 22 for details. 7 DV IN/OUT jack (DVR-520H only) (page 14, 20, 53, 55, 56, 97, 111) Digital input/output jack for recording and playback. Controls and displays 03 Chapter ...3 Controls and displays Front panel 1 2 34 5 STANDBY/ON HDD DVD PULL-OPEN 6 OPEN/CLOSE REC ONE TOUCH COPY ...
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... LP (long play). 03 Controls and displays Display 12 3 4 56 789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 / Arrows indicate the copy direction between the HDD ( ) and DVD ( ). 2 PLAY / ì REC indicators Lights during Auto Start Recording. 13 Recording quality indicators (page 44) FINE Lights when the recording mode .... (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.) AUTO (page 54) Lights when Auto Start Recording has been set to MN (manual recording level) mode. 14 Character display ...
... LP (long play). 03 Controls and displays Display 12 3 4 56 789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 / Arrows indicate the copy direction between the HDD ( ) and DVD ( ). 2 PLAY / ì REC indicators Lights during Auto Start Recording. 13 Recording quality indicators (page 44) FINE Lights when the recording mode .... (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.) AUTO (page 54) Lights when Auto Start Recording has been set to MN (manual recording level) mode. 14 Character display ...
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... clear an entry and start One Touch Copy of the currently playing title to DVD or the HDD. Controls and displays 03 Remote control 1 3 5 7 9 12 13 15 16 18 19 20 22 STANDBY/ON ...ONE TOUCH COPY OPEN/CLOSE HDD AUDIO SUBTITLE DVD ANGLE PLAY MODE ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO INPUT SELECT PQRS TUV WXYZ VCR Plus+ ... included in the on /into standby. 4 OPEN/CLOSE Press to open/close the disc tray. 5 HDD (page 27) Press to select the hard disk (HDD) for recording or playback. 6 DVD (page 27) Press to select the DVD for use with multi...
... clear an entry and start One Touch Copy of the currently playing title to DVD or the HDD. Controls and displays 03 Remote control 1 3 5 7 9 12 13 15 16 18 19 20 22 STANDBY/ON ...ONE TOUCH COPY OPEN/CLOSE HDD AUDIO SUBTITLE DVD ANGLE PLAY MODE ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO INPUT SELECT PQRS TUV WXYZ VCR Plus+ ... included in the on /into standby. 4 OPEN/CLOSE Press to open/close the disc tray. 5 HDD (page 27) Press to select the hard disk (HDD) for recording or playback. 6 DVD (page 27) Press to select the DVD for use with multi...
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... the recording mode (picture quality). REC MODE (page 45) Press repeatedly to insert a chapter marker when playing/ recording a VR mode DVD-RW disc or the HDD. 21 DISPLAY (page 32) Displays/changes the on-screen information displays. 22 TV CONTROL (page 106) After setting up, use in blocks of 30 mins...
... the recording mode (picture quality). REC MODE (page 45) Press repeatedly to insert a chapter marker when playing/ recording a VR mode DVD-RW disc or the HDD. 21 DISPLAY (page 32) Displays/changes the on-screen information displays. 22 TV CONTROL (page 106) After setting up, use in blocks of 30 mins...
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... Go Back Other settings you can set up for playback and recording. It's possible, however, that you may want to select the hard disk (HDD) or DVD for TV broadcasts. • Manual channel setting - That completes basic setup using the Setup Navigator, you should be ready to make ... audio? Front PanEenl jDoiyspulasiyng your DVD recorder! Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to an AV amp/receiver for playback and recording The HDD and DVD buttons (remote control and front panel) are used to start enjoying your DVD recorder. Getting started 04 Use the / (cursor up/down...
... Go Back Other settings you can set up for playback and recording. It's possible, however, that you may want to select the hard disk (HDD) or DVD for TV broadcasts. • Manual channel setting - That completes basic setup using the Setup Navigator, you should be ready to make ... audio? Front PanEenl jDoiyspulasiyng your DVD recorder! Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to an AV amp/receiver for playback and recording The HDD and DVD buttons (remote control and front panel) are used to start enjoying your DVD recorder. Getting started 04 Use the / (cursor up/down...
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...recordable DVD. Press ì REC or PAUSE again to restart recording. 7 When you want to select channel 4, press 4 then ENTER; buttons on either the HDD, or to select TV channels. If you around two hours of the recording, press STOP. buttons on the remote • Number buttons on your TV... and this recorder. 2 Press HDD to record to the HDD, or DVD to record to initialize it for recording. 5 Use the CHANNEL +/- Press STANDBY/ON to align the disc. • When ...
...recordable DVD. Press ì REC or PAUSE again to restart recording. 7 When you want to select channel 4, press 4 then ENTER; buttons on either the HDD, or to select TV channels. If you around two hours of the recording, press STOP. buttons on the remote • Number buttons on your TV... and this recorder. 2 Press HDD to record to the HDD, or DVD to record to initialize it for recording. 5 Use the CHANNEL +/- Press STANDBY/ON to align the disc. • When ...
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...PLAY STOP 29 En The current audio channel is reached. • See the following sections for Video CD menus. • When playing video from the HDD. More playback features, such as repeat and program play, are broadcast with both a main and a Second Audio Program (SAP). AUDIO • Press AUDIO... disc. Load a disc with the side you want to play face down). • If you want to play a DVD. If playing video from the HDD, or DVD to Mono. STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE ENTER Important • Throughout this manual, the term 'DVD' means playback-only DVD-Video discs and DVD...
...PLAY STOP 29 En The current audio channel is reached. • See the following sections for Video CD menus. • When playing video from the HDD. More playback features, such as repeat and program play, are broadcast with both a main and a Second Audio Program (SAP). AUDIO • Press AUDIO... disc. Load a disc with the side you want to play face down). • If you want to play a DVD. If playing video from the HDD, or DVD to Mono. STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE ENTER Important • Throughout this manual, the term 'DVD' means playback-only DVD-Video discs and DVD...
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...some discs, you can also use the number buttons to stop playback. STEP/SLOW During playback, press to select ENTER items. Playing from the HDD The table below shows the basic playback controls for DVD-Video, and recordable DVD discs. If RESUME is reached. CLEAR ENTER BACK CM SKIP.... All: Press CLEAR to start again. PLAY Press to clear a number entry and start playback. If RESUME is displayed on the hard disk (HDD). While paused, press to cancel the resume function.) PAUSE Pauses playback, or restarts playback when paused. You can resume playback from the same point...
...some discs, you can also use the number buttons to stop playback. STEP/SLOW During playback, press to select ENTER items. Playing from the HDD The table below shows the basic playback controls for DVD-Video, and recordable DVD discs. If RESUME is reached. CLEAR ENTER BACK CM SKIP.... All: Press CLEAR to start again. PLAY Press to clear a number entry and start playback. If RESUME is displayed on the hard disk (HDD). While paused, press to cancel the resume function.) PAUSE Pauses playback, or restarts playback when paused. You can resume playback from the same point...
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... Disc History PhotoViewer Disc Setup Initial Setup Video/Audio Adjust Play Mode DV Record DVR-520H screen Use the / / / (cursor) buttons followed by ENTER to the disc loaded, etc. 32 En To exit the Home Menu, press HOME MENU. HDD DVD ENTER HOME MENU RETURN Home menu options Timer Recording (page 47) Disc...
... Disc History PhotoViewer Disc Setup Initial Setup Video/Audio Adjust Play Mode DV Record DVR-520H screen Use the / / / (cursor) buttons followed by ENTER to the disc loaded, etc. 32 En To exit the Home Menu, press HOME MENU. HDD DVD ENTER HOME MENU RETURN Home menu options Timer Recording (page 47) Disc...
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...Stereo, etc.). 8 Copy control information Shows recording restrictions of the disc. 4 Resume Shows Resume if playback can be resumed from HDD to Original or Play List. Getting started 04 HDD and removable disc activity display Press DISPLAY once to switch between the two kinds of display. Use the...Shows the broadcast audio mode for example, Multi-format: WMA/MP3.) 10 Finalized Shows Finalized if a recordable DVD is currently set to DVD, and HDD chase playback. for recordable DVD, if applicable (VR or Video). 3 Recording mode and time Shows the current recording mode (FINE, SP, LP,...
...Stereo, etc.). 8 Copy control information Shows recording restrictions of the disc. 4 Resume Shows Resume if playback can be resumed from HDD to Original or Play List. Getting started 04 HDD and removable disc activity display Press DISPLAY once to switch between the two kinds of display. Use the...Shows the broadcast audio mode for example, Multi-format: WMA/MP3.) 10 Finalized Shows Finalized if a recordable DVD is currently set to DVD, and HDD chase playback. for recordable DVD, if applicable (VR or Video). 3 Recording mode and time Shows the current recording mode (FINE, SP, LP,...
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...mode DVD-R/RW Video mode Video mode DVD-R/RW (unfinalized) VR mode VR mode DVD-RW HDD HDD CD Audio CD Video CD Video CD WMA/MP3 WMA or MP3 files MP3 MP3 files ...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 . To go back one level from the on page 87. The following icons are... disc. Playback 05 Chapter 5 Playback Introduction Most of the features described in this chapter apply to the HDD, DVD discs, Video CDs, WMA/MP3 discs and CDs, although the exact operation of some functions, ...
...mode DVD-R/RW Video mode Video mode DVD-R/RW (unfinalized) VR mode VR mode DVD-RW HDD HDD CD Audio CD Video CD Video CD WMA/MP3 WMA or MP3 files MP3 MP3 files ...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 . To go back one level from the on page 87. The following icons are... disc. Playback 05 Chapter 5 Playback Introduction Most of the features described in this chapter apply to the HDD, DVD discs, Video CDs, WMA/MP3 discs and CDs, although the exact operation of some functions, ...
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...MP3 tracks, you have loaded, the Disc Navigator looks slightly different. Using the Disc Navigator with recordable discs and the HDD VR mode Video mode HDD When used with a recordable disc or the HDD, the Disc Navigator gives you want to start playback. Note • It's not possible to use the time search... mode. See Search Mode on page 73 for . 36 En Changing the thumbnail picture for a title VR mode Video mode HDD You can change the thumbnail for more on -screen display. The screen for each title in PBC mode. • Another way to find a particular ...
...MP3 tracks, you have loaded, the Disc Navigator looks slightly different. Using the Disc Navigator with recordable discs and the HDD VR mode Video mode HDD When used with a recordable disc or the HDD, the Disc Navigator gives you want to start playback. Note • It's not possible to use the time search... mode. See Search Mode on page 73 for . 36 En Changing the thumbnail picture for a title VR mode Video mode HDD You can change the thumbnail for more on -screen display. The screen for each title in PBC mode. • Another way to find a particular ...
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Navigating discs and the HDD ALL During playback you can be heard while scanning audio CDs (analog output only). • Scanning is shown on-screen. 1 During playback use the number ... the new title. CD Video CD WMA/MP3 1 During playback, use the number buttons to input a title number. VR mode HDD 1 During playback, use the number buttons to input a track number. DVD HDD • Forward: SCAN 1 SCAN 2 SCAN 3 SCAN 4 • Reverse: Reverse play SCAN 4 SCAN 1 SCAN 2 SCAN 3 CD Video CD MP3 •...
Navigating discs and the HDD ALL During playback you can be heard while scanning audio CDs (analog output only). • Scanning is shown on-screen. 1 During playback use the number ... the new title. CD Video CD WMA/MP3 1 During playback, use the number buttons to input a title number. VR mode HDD 1 During playback, use the number buttons to input a track number. DVD HDD • Forward: SCAN 1 SCAN 2 SCAN 3 SCAN 4 • Reverse: Reverse play SCAN 4 SCAN 1 SCAN 2 SCAN 3 CD Video CD MP3 •...
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...slow motion reverse or forward playback. 2 Press the same button repeatedly to back up video on a DVD disc or the HDD frame-by-frame. Frame advance/frame reverse DVD HDD Video CD You can advance or back up or advance one frame. • Hold down or for continuous frame reverse/ ... picture quality when using other scan speeds. * Except during chase playback and simultaneous recording/playback. • No sound is output when scanning from the HDD, except on forward SCAN 1. (Linear PCM is output from the optical digital output.*) No sound is output when using frame reverse is not as good...
...slow motion reverse or forward playback. 2 Press the same button repeatedly to back up video on a DVD disc or the HDD frame-by-frame. Frame advance/frame reverse DVD HDD Video CD You can advance or back up or advance one frame. • Hold down or for continuous frame reverse/ ... picture quality when using other scan speeds. * Except during chase playback and simultaneous recording/playback. • No sound is output when scanning from the HDD, except on forward SCAN 1. (Linear PCM is output from the optical digital output.*) No sound is output when using frame reverse is not as good...