Owner's Manual
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... PERIODS - When replacement parts are not sure of the type of fire or electric shock. SAFETY CHECK - Adjust only those controls that are not likely to determine that produce heat. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may result in a risk of power supply to qualified service personnel. Article 810 of the grounding type plug. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS - and the...
... PERIODS - When replacement parts are not sure of the type of fire or electric shock. SAFETY CHECK - Adjust only those controls that are not likely to determine that produce heat. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may result in a risk of power supply to qualified service personnel. Article 810 of the grounding type plug. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS - and the...
Owner's Manual
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... remote control 10 Using the remote control 10 Disc / content format playback compatibility 10 About the internal hard disk drive 13 02 Connecting up Rear panel connections 14 Front panel connections 14 Easy connections 15 Using other types of video output 16 Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver (1) . . . 17 Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver (2) . . . 18 Connecting to an AV amplifier or receiver 19 Connecting other AV sources 20 Plugging in 20 03 Controls and displays Front panel 21 Remote control 22 Display 24 04 Getting started Switching...
... remote control 10 Using the remote control 10 Disc / content format playback compatibility 10 About the internal hard disk drive 13 02 Connecting up Rear panel connections 14 Front panel connections 14 Easy connections 15 Using other types of video output 16 Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver (1) . . . 17 Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver (2) . . . 18 Connecting to an AV amplifier or receiver 19 Connecting other AV sources 20 Plugging in 20 03 Controls and displays Front panel 21 Remote control 22 Display 24 04 Getting started Switching...
Owner's Manual
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... inputs 89 Setting the picture quality for disc playback 90 Audio DRC 91 13 The Initial Setup menu Using the Initial Setup menu 92 14 Additional information Resetting the recorder 98 Setting up the remote to control your TV 98 Screen sizes and disc formats 99 Minimum copying times 100 Troubleshooting 101 Frequently asked questions 103 About DV 104 Manual recording modes 105 Additional information for cable/satellite/STB (set-top box) users 106 Language code list 107 Country/Area code list 107 On-screen displays and recorder displays...
... inputs 89 Setting the picture quality for disc playback 90 Audio DRC 91 13 The Initial Setup menu Using the Initial Setup menu 92 14 Additional information Resetting the recorder 98 Setting up the remote to control your TV 98 Screen sizes and disc formats 99 Minimum copying times 100 Troubleshooting 101 Frequently asked questions 103 About DV 104 Manual recording modes 105 Additional information for cable/satellite/STB (set-top box) users 106 Language code list 107 Country/Area code list 107 On-screen displays and recorder displays...
Owner's Manual
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.... TV Guide On Screen™ does not support or provide listings for a program that picture quality can see what's on the HDD or record to record programs with this feature.) • Cinema-style surround sound in your home Connect this product supports and provides listings for cable-ready televisions, cable set a timer recording for any satellite services. When copying to six hours. 8 En You can be optimized when making real-time copies to DVD later. (This...
.... TV Guide On Screen™ does not support or provide listings for a program that picture quality can see what's on the HDD or record to record programs with this feature.) • Cinema-style surround sound in your home Connect this product supports and provides listings for cable-ready televisions, cable set a timer recording for any satellite services. When copying to six hours. 8 En You can be optimized when making real-time copies to DVD later. (This...
Owner's Manual
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... adjust the recording picture quality. The material is first copied to the HDD, then on to a second DVD disc. • Recovery Recording HDD When a timer recording is set to use of the DVD-Video format for recording on DVD-R and DVD-RW discs is referred to as recording in 'Video mode' on Pioneer's DVD recorders. What's in the box Please confirm that you made. Before you start guide • These operating instructions • Warranty card 9 En This delivers great sounding audio...
... adjust the recording picture quality. The material is first copied to the HDD, then on to a second DVD disc. • Recovery Recording HDD When a timer recording is set to use of the DVD-Video format for recording on DVD-R and DVD-RW discs is referred to as recording in 'Video mode' on Pioneer's DVD recorders. What's in the box Please confirm that you made. Before you start guide • These operating instructions • Warranty card 9 En This delivers great sounding audio...
Owner's Manual
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...-R/RW software disc boxes for VR mode recording from the Disc Setup menu. The most important difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW? DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode are playable in VR mode (Video Recording format). You can be achieved using a personal computer may not be used by digital still cameras • Sampling ratio: 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 • Horizontal resolution: 160 - 5120 pixels • Vertical resolution: 120 - 3840 pixels • Progressive JPEG compatible: No • File extensions: .jpg...
...-R/RW software disc boxes for VR mode recording from the Disc Setup menu. The most important difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW? DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode are playable in VR mode (Video Recording format). You can be achieved using a personal computer may not be used by digital still cameras • Sampling ratio: 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 • Horizontal resolution: 160 - 5120 pixels • Vertical resolution: 120 - 3840 pixels • Progressive JPEG compatible: No • File extensions: .jpg...
Owner's Manual
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... no playback of the DVDVideo format for any direct or indirect loss arising from the breaker switch. • Do not move the recorder immediately after a few years of 'copy-once' broadcast programs using the CPRM copy protection system (see CPRM on page 50) on players that does not play and when to protect against possible HDD failure. Sudden changes in the DVD-Video format. Pioneer cannot...
... no playback of the DVDVideo format for any direct or indirect loss arising from the breaker switch. • Do not move the recorder immediately after a few years of 'copy-once' broadcast programs using the CPRM copy protection system (see CPRM on page 50) on players that does not play and when to protect against possible HDD failure. Sudden changes in the DVD-Video format. Pioneer cannot...
Owner's Manual
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... A digital audio output for connecting to an AV amp/ receiver, Dolby Digital/DTS decoder or other connections, connect to a power outlet using a mini-plug cord. 8 G-LINK™ Use to connect the supplied G-LINK™ cable for use with the TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide and a control-capable set-top box. Front panel connections DV IN S-VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) R AUDIO INPUT 2 9 10 On the right side of the front panel a flip-down cover hides more connections. 9 DV IN (DVR-633/533H...
... A digital audio output for connecting to an AV amp/ receiver, Dolby Digital/DTS decoder or other connections, connect to a power outlet using a mini-plug cord. 8 G-LINK™ Use to connect the supplied G-LINK™ cable for use with the TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide and a control-capable set-top box. Front panel connections DV IN S-VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) R AUDIO INPUT 2 9 10 On the right side of the front panel a flip-down cover hides more connections. 9 DV IN (DVR-633/533H...
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... making or changing any rear panel connections, make sure that allows you match up (red/white for correct stereo sound. 5 Connect your VCR to your TV (A/V IN 2 above) using AV cables, as the picture from this recorder to the antenna input on your VCR. • If you are switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet. switch to input 2 to your TV via a VCR (or your VCR via this recorder) using a set of audio and video cables...
... making or changing any rear panel connections, make sure that allows you match up (red/white for correct stereo sound. 5 Connect your VCR to your TV (A/V IN 2 above) using AV cables, as the picture from this recorder to the antenna input on your VCR. • If you are switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet. switch to input 2 to your TV via a VCR (or your VCR via this recorder) using a set of audio and video cables...
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... or DVD-R/RW discs to a power outlet. 20 En OPEN AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT 1 2 Analog camcorder AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT VCR AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT 1 Connect a set of audio and video outputs of outputs on this recorder. Connecting a DV camcorder DVR-633/533H-S only Using the front panel DV IN jack, it is not compatible with digital satellite receivers or DVHS video decks. STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU HOME MENU ENTER HDD/DVD MENU RETURN ì REC ONE TOUCH COPY PULL - Important • This jack is for the video connection. 2 Connect a set of audio and video inputs of...
... or DVD-R/RW discs to a power outlet. 20 En OPEN AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT 1 2 Analog camcorder AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT VCR AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT 1 Connect a set of audio and video outputs of outputs on this recorder. Connecting a DV camcorder DVR-633/533H-S only Using the front panel DV IN jack, it is not compatible with digital satellite receivers or DVHS video decks. STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU HOME MENU ENTER HDD/DVD MENU RETURN ì REC ONE TOUCH COPY PULL - Important • This jack is for the video connection. 2 Connect a set of audio and video inputs of...
Owner's Manual
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... to the first setup screen. 3 Select the country in the front panel display shows which you are used to select the hard disk (HDD) or DVD for satellite services. Recording is covered in much more . Tip • If you need to change any reason you need to navigate that screen. • If for cable-ready, cable box, and digital cable services as well as over-the- The system offers program listings, searching by...
... to the first setup screen. 3 Select the country in the front panel display shows which you are used to select the hard disk (HDD) or DVD for satellite services. Recording is covered in much more . Tip • If you need to change any reason you need to navigate that screen. • If for cable-ready, cable box, and digital cable services as well as over-the- The system offers program listings, searching by...
Owner's Manual
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... until the display shows UNLOCK. 38 En before or after the scheduled time. • recorder - REC STOPREC ì 1 During timer recording, press and hold STOP on -screen alert, select either: • change channel; If any buttons are not changed before a timer recording (child lock) You can cancel the program (but doesn't record it (you set it into standby. There's also an Off option which puts the program in progress After a timer recording has started...
... until the display shows UNLOCK. 38 En before or after the scheduled time. • recorder - REC STOPREC ì 1 During timer recording, press and hold STOP on -screen alert, select either: • change channel; If any buttons are not changed before a timer recording (child lock) You can cancel the program (but doesn't record it (you set it into standby. There's also an Off option which puts the program in progress After a timer recording has started...
Owner's Manual
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... the five main Services (Listings, Schedule, Recordings, Setup, Search) and press the INFO button. An expanded info box displays additional help information. These stars are completely automatic. • Can I find shows by category (alphabetical, HDTV, movies, sports, children, educational, news, variety, series), or by keyword. 47 En The TV Guide On Screen system has a manual Record and Remind feature. records the time, channel, input, recorder combination Monday...
... the five main Services (Listings, Schedule, Recordings, Setup, Search) and press the INFO button. An expanded info box displays additional help information. These stars are completely automatic. • Can I find shows by category (alphabetical, HDTV, movies, sports, children, educational, news, variety, series), or by keyword. 47 En The TV Guide On Screen system has a manual Record and Remind feature. records the time, channel, input, recorder combination Monday...
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... a recordable DVD loaded. - You can correct them using a cable box. - Listings usually appear within 24 hours. • Some channel numbers that I set a reminder for automatic channel tuning to work. 48 En Check that the Auto-tune option reads Yes. - 05 Using the TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide Troubleshooting • My listings disappeared after successfully setting up to one week to receive all eight days of the IR cable. • I haven't received any program listings...
... a recordable DVD loaded. - You can correct them using a cable box. - Listings usually appear within 24 hours. • Some channel numbers that I set a reminder for automatic channel tuning to work. 48 En Check that the Auto-tune option reads Yes. - 05 Using the TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide Troubleshooting • My listings disappeared after successfully setting up to one week to receive all eight days of the IR cable. • I haven't received any program listings...
Owner's Manual
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... SAP channels are recorded and you can switch the audio on playback. • Fingerprints and small scratches on a disc can affect playback and/or recording performance. In this recorder. • If power to the recorder is cut (due to Video mode DVD is presented. Note 1.Some DVD players, such as you like. If you choose. When HDD Recording Format is compatible with a Secondary Audio Program (SAP) channel, set which mode you want to record from...
... SAP channels are recorded and you can switch the audio on playback. • Fingerprints and small scratches on a disc can affect playback and/or recording performance. In this recorder. • If power to the recorder is cut (due to Video mode DVD is presented. Note 1.Some DVD players, such as you like. If you choose. When HDD Recording Format is compatible with a Secondary Audio Program (SAP) channel, set which mode you want to record from...
Owner's Manual
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...on-screen on players that there is recorded in VR mode or on a DVD disc. • SEP (Super Extended Play) - DVD CPRM recordings can display copy control information on screen. (see below shows the different audio output possibilities: Audio setting MONO Audio output Left (L) Right (R) L + R L + R STEREO L R SAP L + R SAP Restrictions on a DVD. • LP (Long Play) - Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video discs and some satellite broadcasts. 06 Recording Recording time and picture quality There are specifically compatible with the HDD Recording Format set...
...on-screen on players that there is recorded in VR mode or on a DVD disc. • SEP (Super Extended Play) - DVD CPRM recordings can display copy control information on screen. (see below shows the different audio output possibilities: Audio setting MONO Audio output Left (L) Right (R) L + R L + R STEREO L R SAP L + R SAP Restrictions on a DVD. • LP (Long Play) - Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video discs and some satellite broadcasts. 06 Recording Recording time and picture quality There are specifically compatible with the HDD Recording Format set...
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... • When a timer recording is set . Video Mode On • Recordings made to the HDD are made to a Video mode DVD as some discs override this setting if you have a standard 4:3 TV and prefer the pan and scan presentation for Video mode recording. See also Manual recording modes on page 105 for the next scheduled timer recording if more recording is used , you must select the audio channel you can switch between them on manual recording levels. Optimized...
... • When a timer recording is set . Video Mode On • Recordings made to the HDD are made to a Video mode DVD as some discs override this setting if you have a standard 4:3 TV and prefer the pan and scan presentation for Video mode recording. See also Manual recording modes on page 105 for the next scheduled timer recording if more recording is used , you must select the audio channel you can switch between them on manual recording levels. Optimized...
Owner's Manual
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... RW compatible in Video mode, make of TV, try cleaning the cable plugs. The picture from the external input • If the video signal from the external component is copy-protected, you set the connected component to 999 titles; Connect the component directly to record is distorted, try each one DVD disc 99 (Original) titles and 999 chapters (VR mode),or 99 Chapters (Video mode). Can't control your particular model of the codes listed will not display or...
... RW compatible in Video mode, make of TV, try cleaning the cable plugs. The picture from the external input • If the video signal from the external component is copy-protected, you set the connected component to 999 titles; Connect the component directly to record is distorted, try each one DVD disc 99 (Original) titles and 999 chapters (VR mode),or 99 Chapters (Video mode). Can't control your particular model of the codes listed will not display or...
Owner's Manual
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... at a time to this recorder. • You cannot control this recorder supports connection to a VR mode disc. See also Copying from DVD to HDD on this recorder from the camcorder to HDD? Digital satellite receivers and Digital VHS video recorders are trademarks. • This recorder is no cassette loaded into a number of tape, or if the power fails in playback mode. • Cannot operate the DV camcorder. - There is only compatible with DV-format (DVC-SD...
... at a time to this recorder. • You cannot control this recorder supports connection to a VR mode disc. See also Copying from DVD to HDD on this recorder from the camcorder to HDD? Digital satellite receivers and Digital VHS video recorders are trademarks. • This recorder is no cassette loaded into a number of tape, or if the power fails in playback mode. • Cannot operate the DV camcorder. - There is only compatible with DV-format (DVC-SD...
Owner's Manual
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... to +95°F) Operating humidity 5% to an audio compression technology developed by using Windows Media Player version 9 or 10, or Windows Media Player for Windows Media Audio and refers to 85% (no condensation) TV format NTSC Recording Recording format DVD Video Recording DVD-VIDEO Recordable discs DVD-RW (DVD Re-recordable disc) DVD-R (DVD Recordable disc) Video recording format Sampling frequency 13.5MHz Compression format MPEG Audio recording format Sampling frequency 48kHz Compression format Dolby Digital or Linear PCM (uncompressed) Recording time HDD (160GB) XP Approx...
... to +95°F) Operating humidity 5% to an audio compression technology developed by using Windows Media Player version 9 or 10, or Windows Media Player for Windows Media Audio and refers to 85% (no condensation) TV format NTSC Recording Recording format DVD Video Recording DVD-VIDEO Recordable discs DVD-RW (DVD Re-recordable disc) DVD-R (DVD Recordable disc) Video recording format Sampling frequency 13.5MHz Compression format MPEG Audio recording format Sampling frequency 48kHz Compression format Dolby Digital or Linear PCM (uncompressed) Recording time HDD (160GB) XP Approx...