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HDD/DVD Recorder DVR-650H-S DVR-550H-S DVR-450H-S TM Operating Instructions
HDD/DVD Recorder DVR-650H-S DVR-550H-S DVR-450H-S TM Operating Instructions
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... TV tuner 36 Setting the picture quality/ recording time 37 Basic recording from the TV 38 Setting a timer recording 39 Simultaneous recording and playback (Chase Play 47 Recording from an external component 47 Automatic recording from a satellite tuner 48 Playing your recordings on other DVD players 49 Initializing recordable DVD discs 50 DVD-RW Auto Initialize 51 06 Playback Introduction 52...
... TV tuner 36 Setting the picture quality/ recording time 37 Basic recording from the TV 38 Setting a timer recording 39 Simultaneous recording and playback (Chase Play 47 Recording from an external component 47 Automatic recording from a satellite tuner 48 Playing your recordings on other DVD players 49 Initializing recordable DVD discs 50 DVD-RW Auto Initialize 51 06 Playback Introduction 52...
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... disc or USB device 94 Importing files to the HDD 94 Selecting multiple files or folders 95 Copying files to a DVD-R/-RW 96 Copying selected files to a DVD-R/-RW 96 Editing files on the HDD 97 Printing files 99 12 The Disc Setup menu Basic settings 100 Initialize settings ... Setup menu Using the Initial Setup menu 106 Selecting other languages for language options 118 15 Additional information Minimum copying times 119 Manual recording modes 120 Troubleshooting 121 If the picture freezes and the front panel and remote control buttons stop working 126 On-screen displays 127 ...
... disc or USB device 94 Importing files to the HDD 94 Selecting multiple files or folders 95 Copying files to a DVD-R/-RW 96 Copying selected files to a DVD-R/-RW 96 Editing files on the HDD 97 Printing files 99 12 The Disc Setup menu Basic settings 100 Initialize settings ... Setup menu Using the Initial Setup menu 106 Selecting other languages for language options 118 15 Additional information Minimum copying times 119 Manual recording modes 120 Troubleshooting 121 If the picture freezes and the front panel and remote control buttons stop working 126 On-screen displays 127 ...
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Model DVR-7000 Playable Yes*1,2,3 Recordable No DVR-310 DVR-510H Yes*1 No *1 Discs should be played back when recorded onto a DVD that older models of another Pioneer component via the CONTROL IN jack on the disc. Romeo and Joliet file systems are both compatible with DVDRW ver. 1.2 discs. If you want to 8x Note that contains no video...
Model DVR-7000 Playable Yes*1,2,3 Recordable No DVR-310 DVR-510H Yes*1 No *1 Discs should be played back when recorded onto a DVD that older models of another Pioneer component via the CONTROL IN jack on the disc. Romeo and Joliet file systems are both compatible with DVDRW ver. 1.2 discs. If you want to 8x Note that contains no video...
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Licensing Corporation. Marks 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 different disc types. Only Panasonic and Maxell discs have...
Licensing Corporation. Marks 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 different disc types. Only Panasonic and Maxell discs have...
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... VCD, ISO 9660 CD-ROM* containing MP3, WMA, JPEG or DivX files * ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 compliant. DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-RAM, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW DVR-650H-S/DVR-550H-S only: USB It is a new two -sided disc, one of the disc is not compliant with a wide range of... not be playable. 9 En CD physical format: Mode1, Mode2 XA Form1. Romeo and Joliet file systems are both DVD-R DL and DVD+R DL discs. • If you intend to DVD, this recorder. • Multi-session playback: Yes (except CD- Other disc compatibility In addition to play . see below . Scratched discs •...
... VCD, ISO 9660 CD-ROM* containing MP3, WMA, JPEG or DivX files * ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 compliant. DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-RAM, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW DVR-650H-S/DVR-550H-S only: USB It is a new two -sided disc, one of the disc is not compliant with a wide range of... not be playable. 9 En CD physical format: Mode1, Mode2 XA Form1. Romeo and Joliet file systems are both DVD-R DL and DVD+R DL discs. • If you intend to DVD, this recorder. • Multi-session playback: Yes (except CD- Other disc compatibility In addition to play . see below . Scratched discs •...
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... Certified product. • Plays all of DivX® media files. • File extensions: .avi and .divx (these are used for the recorder to prevent unauthorized copying by Microsoft Corporation. DivX video compatibility DivX is a technology designed to recognize MP3 and WMA files - DivX, DivX Certified, and.... For detailed information, 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 exceeded, only files and folders up to recognize DivX video files). En This product includes ...
... Certified product. • Plays all of DivX® media files. • File extensions: .avi and .divx (these are used for the recorder to prevent unauthorized copying by Microsoft Corporation. DivX video compatibility DivX is a technology designed to recognize MP3 and WMA files - DivX, DivX Certified, and.... For detailed information, 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 exceeded, only files and folders up to recognize DivX video files). En This product includes ...
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... detailed information. DTS JPEG file compatibility • Compatible formats: Baseline JPEG and EXIF 2.2* still image files *File format used by a DRM system. Some DivX VOD content may load the disc into your DivX VOD content provider. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the ... not be used to 3840 pixels • Progressive JPEG compatible: No 11 En You do not use for the recorder to recognize JPEG files - Check the DVD-R/-RW or CD-R/-RW software disc boxes for example, content that has zero remaining plays), the message Rental Expired is...
... detailed information. DTS JPEG file compatibility • Compatible formats: Baseline JPEG and EXIF 2.2* still image files *File format used by a DRM system. Some DivX VOD content may load the disc into your DivX VOD content provider. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the ... not be used to 3840 pixels • Progressive JPEG compatible: No 11 En You do not use for the recorder to recognize JPEG files - Check the DVD-R/-RW or CD-R/-RW software disc boxes for example, content that has zero remaining plays), the message Rental Expired is...
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... the HDD or related components, all your important recordings onto DVD discs in some cases making even normal playback or recording impossible. The HDD should not be no playback of recorded material resulting from HDD failure. • Install and use the recorder on a stable, level surface. • Do... 2 Unplug from the Disc Setup menu; Optimizing HDD performance As you record and edit material on the HDD, the data on page 101). This can be subject to form inside the recorder. Pioneer cannot under any circumstances accept responsibility for any direct or indirect loss arising...
... the HDD or related components, all your important recordings onto DVD discs in some cases making even normal playback or recording impossible. The HDD should not be no playback of recorded material resulting from HDD failure. • Install and use the recorder on a stable, level surface. • Do... 2 Unplug from the Disc Setup menu; Optimizing HDD performance As you record and edit material on the HDD, the data on page 101). This can be subject to form inside the recorder. Pioneer cannot under any circumstances accept responsibility for any direct or indirect loss arising...
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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 DVD disc (recordable or playback only), finalized or not. HDD HDD DVD Any type of the above 13 En 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 disc.
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 DVD disc (recordable or playback only), finalized or not. HDD HDD DVD Any type of the above 13 En 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 disc.
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...the connector on an HDMIcompatible display. HDMI setup is not output). • If you have connected to a Pioneer plasma display, please select the HDMI setup on the display (refer to HDMI adaptor cable. If you choose...The pixel resolution of digital audio. 1 Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI OUT connector on this recorder's HDMI video output is not compatible 21 with these resolutions the picture may result in one specification. Important ...support audio. If your connected component is only compatible with DVD players and recorders, DTV, set-top boxes, and other AV devices.
...the connector on an HDMIcompatible display. HDMI setup is not output). • If you have connected to a Pioneer plasma display, please select the HDMI setup on the display (refer to HDMI adaptor cable. If you choose...The pixel resolution of digital audio. 1 Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI OUT connector on this recorder's HDMI video output is not compatible 21 with these resolutions the picture may result in one specification. Important ...support audio. If your connected component is only compatible with DVD players and recorders, DTV, set-top boxes, and other AV devices.
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... jack of this unit will allow the same sound track to be controlled by Pioneer. You must connect to this recorder. It is for a camcorder input. 23 En If you to record tapes from this recorder to your VCR or camcorder. • You can use standard video or ...S-video cables for the video connection. • The front panel connections make convenient connections for connection to both channels. Connecting a VCR or analog camcorder DVR-650H-S/DVR-550H-S STANDBY/ON DV IN HDD/DVD...
... jack of this unit will allow the same sound track to be controlled by Pioneer. You must connect to this recorder. It is for a camcorder input. 23 En If you to record tapes from this recorder to your VCR or camcorder. • You can use standard video or ...S-video cables for the video connection. • The front panel connections make convenient connections for connection to both channels. Connecting a VCR or analog camcorder DVR-650H-S/DVR-550H-S STANDBY/ON DV IN HDD/DVD...
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Please also see the instructions that although multi-slot card readers can be used , the recorder will only recognize the first card inserted. JPEG file storage devices • Digital still camera • Memory card reader (any type of memory card) • ... unit when you connect them via USB. • We recommend connecting USB devices when this recorder may not recognize it . The Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) can be FAT-compatible. 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...
Please also see the instructions that although multi-slot card readers can be used , the recorder will only recognize the first card inserted. JPEG file storage devices • Digital still camera • Memory card reader (any type of memory card) • ... unit when you connect them via USB. • We recommend connecting USB devices when this recorder may not recognize it . The Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) can be FAT-compatible. 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...
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...start One Touch Copy of the currently playing title to start recording. 03 Controls and displays Chapter 3 Controls and displays 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....
...start One Touch Copy of the currently playing title to start recording. 03 Controls and displays Chapter 3 Controls and displays 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....
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...HDD but the HDD is not recordable.) NTSC Lights when the video output signal format is NTSC. (page 109) Taiwan and Philippines model: Indicates which channels of recordable DVD loaded: DVD-R or DVD-RW. 9 AUTO Lights when Auto Start Recording has been set, and during playback...; SP Lights when the recording mode is connected using HDMI). Controls and displays Display 1 23 4 PM 03 56...
...HDD but the HDD is not recordable.) NTSC Lights when the video output signal format is NTSC. (page 109) Taiwan and Philippines model: Indicates which channels of recordable DVD loaded: DVD-R or DVD-RW. 9 AUTO Lights when Auto Start Recording has been set, and during playback...; SP Lights when the recording mode is connected using HDMI). Controls and displays Display 1 23 4 PM 03 56...
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...the tuner audio.) SUBTITLE (page 60) Displays/changes the subtitles included in TV tuner. 10 G-Code™ (page 41) Press then use with multi-angle scenes. 12 PLAY MODE (page 58) Press to display the Play Mode menu (for features such as search, repeat and programme play). 28... En The same buttons can also be used to enter names for timer recording. channel selection, and so on . The G-Code system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. 11 DVD playback functions AUDIO (page 36, 61) Changes the audio language or channel. (When the...
...the tuner audio.) SUBTITLE (page 60) Displays/changes the subtitles included in TV tuner. 10 G-Code™ (page 41) Press then use with multi-angle scenes. 12 PLAY MODE (page 58) Press to display the Play Mode menu (for features such as search, repeat and programme play). 28... En The same buttons can also be used to enter names for timer recording. channel selection, and so on . The G-Code system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. 11 DVD playback functions AUDIO (page 36, 61) Changes the audio language or channel. (When the...
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...03 13 DISC NAVIGATOR (page 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. 14 MENU (page 53) Press to display the disc menu if a DVDVideo disc is loaded. 15 / /...BACK (commercial back) Press repeatedly to display the previous or next menu page. CM SKIP (commercial skip) Press repeatedly to pause playback or recording. PAUSE Press to skip progressively forward through the video playing. Press repeatedly to stop playback. while paused, press to show the previous or ...
...03 13 DISC NAVIGATOR (page 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. 14 MENU (page 53) Press to display the disc menu if a DVDVideo disc is loaded. 15 / /...BACK (commercial back) Press repeatedly to display the previous or next menu page. CM SKIP (commercial skip) Press repeatedly to pause playback or recording. PAUSE Press to skip progressively forward through the video playing. Press repeatedly to stop playback. while paused, press to show the previous or ...
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... whether or not your TV is NTSC (see Using other types of a HDD failure, we recommend to start again. k SPetrtoinggressive Line System er Save Compatible P Not Compatible p Navigator Don't Know • Note that progressive scan video is only output through the component video outputs...video. See Manual 32 CH Setting on page 17). 9 ENTER Press to recordable DVD. k SIentttinhge event of HDD failure, recordings may LibnneoetlSobysest ptoeormsnsoibrlme.al playback/recording may er Save P As recordings might be lost in case of video output on page 107. 04 Getting started...
... whether or not your TV is NTSC (see Using other types of a HDD failure, we recommend to start again. k SPetrtoinggressive Line System er Save Compatible P Not Compatible p Navigator Don't Know • Note that progressive scan video is only output through the component video outputs...video. See Manual 32 CH Setting on page 17). 9 ENTER Press to recordable DVD. k SIentttinhge event of HDD failure, recordings may LibnneoetlSobysest ptoeormsnsoibrlme.al playback/recording may er Save P As recordings might be lost in case of video output on page 107. 04 Getting started...
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... 5 Recording About DVD recording This recorder can 't mix multiple TV line systems on one title is eight hours when using a DVD+R/+RW disc. • If you delete a title from a DVD+R/+RW disc, the total number of chapters per title: Disc type/rec. If you want to do not require initializing. Note 1 Some DVD players, such as some Pioneer models...
... 5 Recording About DVD recording This recorder can 't mix multiple TV line systems on one title is eight hours when using a DVD+R/+RW disc. • If you delete a title from a DVD+R/+RW disc, the total number of chapters per title: Disc type/rec. If you want to do not require initializing. Note 1 Some DVD players, such as some Pioneer models...
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...of course you can record, erase and re-record as many hours of video on it, even using the higher quality recording modes. About HDD recording Recording to make sure that the Input Line System setting (page 117) matches the TV line system of two formats. Set...8226; Pioneer takes no responsibility for detailed disc compatibility information. Taiwan and Philippines model: When set which channel you like. Recording to DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL discs Recording to DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL discs is generally the same as you want to record from the power outlet, etc.) during recording a DVD-R DL ...
...of course you can record, erase and re-record as many hours of video on it, even using the higher quality recording modes. About HDD recording Recording to make sure that the Input Line System setting (page 117) matches the TV line system of two formats. Set...8226; Pioneer takes no responsibility for detailed disc compatibility information. Taiwan and Philippines model: When set which channel you like. Recording to DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL discs Recording to DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL discs is generally the same as you want to record from the power outlet, etc.) during recording a DVD-R DL ...