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... 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 a disc 56 Scanning discs 57 Playing in slow motion 57 Frame advance/frame reverse 58 The Play Mode menu 58 Displaying and switching subtitles . . . . . 60 Switching DVD and DivX...
... 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 a disc 56 Scanning discs 57 Playing in slow motion 57 Frame advance/frame reverse 58 The Play Mode menu 58 Displaying and switching subtitles . . . . . 60 Switching DVD and DivX...
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...DVD, this recorder is compatible with this recorder. • Multi-session playback: Yes (except CD- About DualDisc playback A DualDisc is possible that when loading or ejecting a DualDisc, the opposite side to that some DVD recorders/players may not play. DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-RAM, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW DVR-650H-S/DVR-550H.... • Compatible media: DVD-ROM, The non-DVD, audio side of the disc is a DVD-R DL or DVD+R DL disc: The DVD side of disc types (media) and formats. see below . Romeo and Joliet file systems are both DVD-R DL and DVD+R DL discs. • ...
...DVD, this recorder is compatible with this recorder. • Multi-session playback: Yes (except CD- About DualDisc playback A DualDisc is possible that when loading or ejecting a DualDisc, the opposite side to that some DVD recorders/players may not play. DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-RAM, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW DVR-650H-S/DVR-550H.... • Compatible media: DVD-ROM, The non-DVD, audio side of the disc is a DVD-R DL or DVD+R DL disc: The DVD side of disc types (media) and formats. see below . Romeo and Joliet file systems are both DVD-R DL and DVD+R DL discs. • ...
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..., please see the instruction manuals or help files that all files with the .avi extension are recognized as DVD-Video, individual DivX video files are not supported; En DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of the specification are called "Titles". specifically, Pro, Lossless, Voice and...No • File extensions: .mp3, .wma (these limits are playable) WMA (Windows Media™ Audio) compatibility This recorder can be used for the recorder to recognize MP3 and WMA files - WMA is a trademark of compressed audio files on CD-R/-RW/-ROM discs. When naming...
..., please see the instruction manuals or help files that all files with the .avi extension are recognized as DVD-Video, individual DivX video files are not supported; En DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of the specification are called "Titles". specifically, Pro, Lossless, Voice and...No • File extensions: .mp3, .wma (these limits are playable) WMA (Windows Media™ Audio) compatibility This recorder can be used for the recorder to recognize MP3 and WMA files - WMA is a trademark of compressed audio files on CD-R/-RW/-ROM discs. When naming...
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... load up one time (if there are not compatible with the software publisher for this recorder, the message Authorization Error is protected by a DRM system. If your DivX VOD content allows an unlimited number of plays, then you may only be playable a fixed number of the application ...software used for additional compatibility information. Check the DVD-R/-RW or CD-R/-RW software disc boxes for the recorder to recognize JPEG files - Some DivX VOD ...
... load up one time (if there are not compatible with the software publisher for this recorder, the message Authorization Error is protected by a DRM system. If your DivX VOD content allows an unlimited number of plays, then you may only be playable a fixed number of the application ...software used for additional compatibility information. Check the DVD-R/-RW or CD-R/-RW software disc boxes for the recorder to recognize JPEG files - Some DivX VOD ...
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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 Video CD Super VCD WMA/MP3 DivX A L L Super VCD WMA or MP3 files DivX files All of disc. 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 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 Video CD Super VCD WMA/MP3 DivX A L L Super VCD WMA or MP3 files DivX files All of disc. 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.
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...input. 23 En This enables you to record tapes from this recorder to your VCR or camcorder to the front panel DV IN jack. It is for connection to the INPUT 2 jack on the front panel. DVR-650H-S/DVR-550H-S STANDBY/ON DV IN HDD/DVD DivX COPY USB DV IN OPEN/CLOSE HDMI...DV camcorder or DVD recorder with HDMI control-compatible components other AV sources • When connecting an external AV source that only supports monaural sound, only insert the left (white) audio jack to both channels. Doing so will allow the same sound track to be controlled by Pioneer. Connections 02...
...input. 23 En This enables you to record tapes from this recorder to your VCR or camcorder to the front panel DV IN jack. It is for connection to the INPUT 2 jack on the front panel. DVR-650H-S/DVR-550H-S STANDBY/ON DV IN HDD/DVD DivX COPY USB DV IN OPEN/CLOSE HDMI...DV camcorder or DVD recorder with HDMI control-compatible components other AV sources • When connecting an external AV source that only supports monaural sound, only insert the left (white) audio jack to both channels. Doing so will allow the same sound track to be controlled by Pioneer. Connections 02...
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Note that although multi-slot card readers can become unreliable if too many devices ...Connections Connecting a USB device (DVR-650H-S/DVR-550H-S only) Using the USB ports on the front of the recorder you connect them via USB. • We recommend connecting USB devices when this recorder is partitioned, this recorder may not recognize it . ...is switched off on page 116.) Using a USB printer • Use a PictBridge-compatible printer. DVR-650H-S/DVR-550H-S STANDBY/ON DV IN HDD/DVD DivX COPY USB OPEN/CLOSE HDMI STOP REC ONE TOUCH COPY CH INPUT SELECT REC MODE INPUT 2 ...
Note that although multi-slot card readers can become unreliable if too many devices ...Connections Connecting a USB device (DVR-650H-S/DVR-550H-S only) Using the USB ports on the front of the recorder you connect them via USB. • We recommend connecting USB devices when this recorder is partitioned, this recorder may not recognize it . ...is switched off on page 116.) Using a USB printer • Use a PictBridge-compatible printer. DVR-650H-S/DVR-550H-S STANDBY/ON DV IN HDD/DVD DivX COPY USB OPEN/CLOSE HDMI STOP REC ONE TOUCH COPY CH INPUT SELECT REC MODE INPUT 2 ...
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...Front panel 12 3 4 STANDBY/ON DV IN HDD/DVD DivX COPY USB 56 78 DVR-650H-S/DVR-550H-S OPEN/CLOSE HDMI STOP REC ONE TOUCH COPY CH INPUT SELECT REC MODE INPUT 2 S-VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) R AUDIO REC 9 10 1 DivX indicator Lights when this recorder is connected to HDMI (HDCP) compatible component. 8 ... is selected. 6 OPEN/CLOSE Press to open/close the disc tray. 7 HDMI indicator Lights when this recorder plays DivX video files. 2 HDD/DVD Press to switch between HDD and DVD for more information on these. 11 10 12 11 Press to start or restart playback. CH +/- ONE ...
...Front panel 12 3 4 STANDBY/ON DV IN HDD/DVD DivX COPY USB 56 78 DVR-650H-S/DVR-550H-S OPEN/CLOSE HDMI STOP REC ONE TOUCH COPY CH INPUT SELECT REC MODE INPUT 2 S-VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) R AUDIO REC 9 10 1 DivX indicator Lights when this recorder is connected to HDMI (HDCP) compatible component. 8 ... is selected. 6 OPEN/CLOSE Press to open/close the disc tray. 7 HDMI indicator Lights when this recorder plays DivX video files. 2 HDD/DVD Press to switch between HDD and DVD for more information on these. 11 10 12 11 Press to start or restart playback. CH +/- ONE ...
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Many of the functions covered in this chapter apply to the HDD, DVD discs, Video CDs, Super VCDs, WMA/MP3/DivX discs and CDs, although the exact operation of some varies slightly with the kind of disc playback. Basic playback A L L This section shows you 've finished ... don't allow certain playback controls to play a DTS audio CD, please first read the note on playing specific kinds of playable or recordable recorder, eject the disc and switch the DVD. To go back one level from the HDD, skip to play face down). • If you start playback. PLAY 3 Start playback. •...
Many of the functions covered in this chapter apply to the HDD, DVD discs, Video CDs, Super VCDs, WMA/MP3/DivX discs and CDs, although the exact operation of some varies slightly with the kind of disc playback. Basic playback A L L This section shows you 've finished ... don't allow certain playback controls to play a DTS audio CD, please first read the note on playing specific kinds of playable or recordable recorder, eject the disc and switch the DVD. To go back one level from the HDD, skip to play face down). • If you start playback. PLAY 3 Start playback. •...
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... that this function doesn't work when playing in either direction. STEP/SLOW Press to start playback. Playing DivX video files The table below shows the basic playback controls for DivX video files. PLAY Press to start slow-motion playback. STOP Press to increase the scanning speed. buttons.)... to select numbered menu items. BACK CM SKIP (Commercial back/skip) Each press skips backward/forward progressively up to a maximum of titles (DivX files) proceeds in PBC mode. PREV NEXT Press to skip to change the playback audio type. Press to display the playback audio ...
... that this function doesn't work when playing in either direction. STEP/SLOW Press to start playback. Playing DivX video files The table below shows the basic playback controls for DivX video files. PLAY Press to start slow-motion playback. STOP Press to increase the scanning speed. buttons.)... to select numbered menu items. BACK CM SKIP (Commercial back/skip) Each press skips backward/forward progressively up to a maximum of titles (DivX files) proceeds in PBC mode. PREV NEXT Press to skip to change the playback audio type. Press to display the playback audio ...
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...Say 004.What I Do Playback starts after you press ENTER. • For discs that you straight to play . En DVD HDD Video CD Super VCD DivX You can scan discs at various slow motion speeds. Reverse playback is stopped. ENTER 3 Select what you can only be ...1 • No subtitles are four scanning speeds available when playing HDD video, a DVD or a DivX title. There are displayed when scanning DVDs and DivX titles. • No sound is output when scanning from the HDD, DVDs and DivX, except on forward SCAN 1. • Depending on the disc, normal playback may automatically...
...Say 004.What I Do Playback starts after you press ENTER. • For discs that you straight to play . En DVD HDD Video CD Super VCD DivX You can scan discs at various slow motion speeds. Reverse playback is stopped. ENTER 3 Select what you can only be ...1 • No subtitles are four scanning speeds available when playing HDD video, a DVD or a DivX title. There are displayed when scanning DVDs and DivX titles. • No sound is output when scanning from the HDD, DVDs and DivX, except on forward SCAN 1. • Depending on the disc, normal playback may automatically...
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...track number. ENTER 1 Select 'Search Mode' from a specified point in a disc by time2 or by -frame. With Video CDs/Super VCDs and DivX titles, you access to display the Play Mode menu. PAUSE 1 Pause playback. Title/Chapter/Folder/Track Search: For example, for 2 minutes and ... then choose a search option. Play Mode Search Mode A-B Repeat Repeat Programme Time Search Title Search Chapter Search Input Time 0.01.00 Time Search (HDD, DVD): For example, for 25 minutes into the title, press 1, 1, 5, 2, 0. PLAY MODE • Press to search functions, repeat and programme play ...
...track number. ENTER 1 Select 'Search Mode' from a specified point in a disc by time2 or by -frame. With Video CDs/Super VCDs and DivX titles, you access to display the Play Mode menu. PAUSE 1 Pause playback. Title/Chapter/Folder/Track Search: For example, for 2 minutes and ... then choose a search option. Play Mode Search Mode A-B Repeat Repeat Programme Time Search Title Search Chapter Search Input Time 0.01.00 Time Search (HDD, DVD): For example, for 25 minutes into the title, press 1, 1, 5, 2, 0. PLAY MODE • Press to search functions, repeat and programme play ...
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...disc, repeat play options, depending on the kind of disc loaded, or if you're using the HDD 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 played ...or the HDD. En Playback immediately jumps back to the start point and plays the loop round and round. • When playing a DVD-Video, DVD-R/-RW (Video mode), DVD+R/+RW, or from the Play Mode menu, then 'Input/Edit Programme'. Play Mode Search Mode A-B Repeat Repeat Programme Repeat Title Repeat Chapter...
...disc, repeat play options, depending on the kind of disc loaded, or if you're using the HDD 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 played ...or the HDD. En Playback immediately jumps back to the start point and plays the loop round and round. • When playing a DVD-Video, DVD-R/-RW (Video mode), DVD+R/+RW, or from the Play Mode menu, then 'Input/Edit Programme'. Play Mode Search Mode A-B Repeat Repeat Programme Repeat Title Repeat Chapter...
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... subtitle language. Programme play (if no menu OSD, such as usual. Starts playback of the subtitle options. The current subtitle language is the DVD input screen. Note 1 • Some discs only allow you want to delete, then press CLEAR. 3 Repeat step 2 to build up ...to the next programme step. • To repeat play Displaying and switching subtitles DVD-Video DivX Some DVD and DivX discs have subtitles in the front panel display. • To switch off the recorder. Press MENU or TOP MENU to insert another step, then select a chapter/title/folder...
... subtitle language. Programme play (if no menu OSD, such as usual. Starts playback of the subtitle options. The current subtitle language is the DVD input screen. Note 1 • Some discs only allow you want to delete, then press CLEAR. 3 Repeat step 2 to build up ...to the next programme step. • To repeat play Displaying and switching subtitles DVD-Video DivX Some DVD and DivX discs have subtitles in the front panel display. • To switch off the recorder. Press MENU or TOP MENU to insert another step, then select a chapter/title/folder...
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... both (L+R).3 Other: For HDD2 and VR mode content recorded with bilingual audio, you can switch between stereo, just the left (L) channel, right (R) channel, or both Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks. HDD DVD (VR) DVD-RAM Taiwan and Philippines model: L+R - Both channels ... 1 Stereo - Soundtrack 1 / Right channel 2 Stereo - Soundtrack 2 / Stereo 2 L - Playback 06 Switching DVD and DivX soundtracks DVD-Video DivX When playing a DVD disc or DivX title recorded with two or more soundtracks (often in DTS decoder via the digital output. The current audio language is shown on page...
... both (L+R).3 Other: For HDD2 and VR mode content recorded with bilingual audio, you can switch between stereo, just the left (L) channel, right (R) channel, or both Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks. HDD DVD (VR) DVD-RAM Taiwan and Philippines model: L+R - Both channels ... 1 Stereo - Soundtrack 1 / Right channel 2 Stereo - Soundtrack 2 / Stereo 2 L - Playback 06 Switching DVD and DivX soundtracks DVD-Video DivX When playing a DVD disc or DivX title recorded with two or more soundtracks (often in DTS decoder via the digital output. The current audio language is shown on page...
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... changes to system settings. 116 En Puts the HDD to display the recorder's DivX registration code. Using this feature when playing DVDs or CDs allows you to reduce noise produced by any number of the title. 14 The Initial Setup menu Setting Remote Control Mode DivX VOD Set Preview (HDD only) Options 2 USB (DVR-650H-S/ DVR-550H-S only...
... changes to system settings. 116 En Puts the HDD to display the recorder's DivX registration code. Using this feature when playing DVDs or CDs allows you to reduce noise produced by any number of the title. 14 The Initial Setup menu Setting Remote Control Mode DivX VOD Set Preview (HDD only) Options 2 USB (DVR-650H-S/ DVR-550H-S only...
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If you have multiple recorders connected to a single plasma television or AV system. If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such...return to normal operating conditions. compatible components other than those made by Pioneer. For more information, refer to the operating manual of your plasma television or AV system (amplifier or AV receiver etc.). • This function may not function...Control is firmly connected (page 21). STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON DV IN DVR-650H-S/DVR-550H-S HDD/DVD DivX COPY USB OPEN/CLOSE STOP REC CH INPUT SELECT 126 En
If you have multiple recorders connected to a single plasma television or AV system. If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such...return to normal operating conditions. compatible components other than those made by Pioneer. For more information, refer to the operating manual of your plasma television or AV system (amplifier or AV receiver etc.). • This function may not function...Control is firmly connected (page 21). STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON DV IN DVR-650H-S/DVR-550H-S HDD/DVD DivX COPY USB OPEN/CLOSE STOP REC CH INPUT SELECT 126 En
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...DVR-650H-S 48 W DVR-550H-S 46 W DVR-450H-S 40 W Power consumption in standby mode (Front panel display: off) Australia, New Zealand and other Oceania area model PAL/SECAM Other PAL/SECAM/NTSC Readable discs DVD-Video, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, Video CD, Super VCD, CD, CD-R/-RW (WMA, MP3, JPEG, CD-DA, DivX) Recording... the clock switches to 85 % (no condensation) TV system Taiwan and Philippines model NTSC Australia, New Zealand and other Oceania area model 0.51 W Other 0.33 W Weight DVR-650H-S 4.1 kg DVR-550H-S 4.1 kg DVR-450H-S 4.0 kg Dimensions 420 mm (W) x 75 mm...
...DVR-650H-S 48 W DVR-550H-S 46 W DVR-450H-S 40 W Power consumption in standby mode (Front panel display: off) Australia, New Zealand and other Oceania area model PAL/SECAM Other PAL/SECAM/NTSC Readable discs DVD-Video, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, Video CD, Super VCD, CD, CD-R/-RW (WMA, MP3, JPEG, CD-DA, DivX) Recording... the clock switches to 85 % (no condensation) TV system Taiwan and Philippines model NTSC Australia, New Zealand and other Oceania area model 0.51 W Other 0.33 W Weight DVR-650H-S 4.1 kg DVR-550H-S 4.1 kg DVR-450H-S 4.0 kg Dimensions 420 mm (W) x 75 mm...