Operating Instructions
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... using HDMI 21 Connecting other AV sources 23 Connecting a USB device 24 Plugging in 25 03 Controls and displays Front panel 26 Display 27 Remote control 28 04 Getting started Switching on and setting up 30 05 Recording About DVD recording 33 About HDD recording 34 Recorded audio 35 Restrictions on video recording 35 Using the built...
... using HDMI 21 Connecting other AV sources 23 Connecting a USB device 24 Plugging in 25 03 Controls and displays Front panel 26 Display 27 Remote control 28 04 Getting started Switching on and setting up 30 05 Recording About DVD recording 33 About HDD recording 34 Recorded audio 35 Restrictions on video recording 35 Using the built...
Operating Instructions
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...quality video output for connecting to a TV or monitor with a CONTROL OUT terminal and bearing the Pioneer mark. The signal is passed through to the ANTENNA OUT jack for connection to a TV or AV amplifier/receiver. 9 CONTROL IN Use to the ANTENNA IN (RF IN) jack. Connect the ... after making all other component to the CONTROL IN of another Pioneer component with a component video input. 8 OUTPUT 1 Stereo analog audio, video and S-video outputs for connection to your TV antenna to control this recorder from the remote sensor of this recorder using a miniplug cord. 10 AC IN -
...quality video output for connecting to a TV or monitor with a CONTROL OUT terminal and bearing the Pioneer mark. The signal is passed through to the ANTENNA OUT jack for connection to a TV or AV amplifier/receiver. 9 CONTROL IN Use to the ANTENNA IN (RF IN) jack. Connect the ... after making all other component to the CONTROL IN of another Pioneer component with a component video input. 8 OUTPUT 1 Stereo analog audio, video and S-video outputs for connection to your TV antenna to control this recorder from the remote sensor of this recorder using a miniplug cord. 10 AC IN -
Operating Instructions
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...not connecting a VCR in the VCR. Use the supplied three-pin audio/video cable. Important • This recorder is colour-coded to help you to record TV programmes on both this recorder directly to your TV and skip the next step. 3 Use an RF antenna cable to connect the antenna output.... It is equipped with their corresponding inputs 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 will not appear properly on your TV. • Before making or changing any rear panel connections, make sure that allows you match...
...not connecting a VCR in the VCR. Use the supplied three-pin audio/video cable. Important • This recorder is colour-coded to help you to record TV programmes on both this recorder directly to your TV and skip the next step. 3 Use an RF antenna cable to connect the antenna output.... It is equipped with their corresponding inputs 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 will not appear properly on your TV. • Before making or changing any rear panel connections, make sure that allows you match...
Operating Instructions
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... the audio/video output of your cable box/satellite receiver to the INPUT 1 jacks on this recorder to your TV using the setup on your TV or AV amp/receiver. 1 ANTENNA IN (RF IN) Antenna/cable TV wall outlet ANTENNA IN INPUT 3 R AUDIO L VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT ANTENNA OUT INPUT 1/... output 2 To audio/video input TV 1 Connect RF antenna cables as supplied). Note 18 1 The diagram shows standard video connections, but you to record scrambled TV channels. If many or all the channels are using a cable box or satellite receiver with only a few scrambled channels, follow the setup on...
... the audio/video output of your cable box/satellite receiver to the INPUT 1 jacks on this recorder to your TV using the setup on your TV or AV amp/receiver. 1 ANTENNA IN (RF IN) Antenna/cable TV wall outlet ANTENNA IN INPUT 3 R AUDIO L VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT ANTENNA OUT INPUT 1/... output 2 To audio/video input TV 1 Connect RF antenna cables as supplied). Note 18 1 The diagram shows standard video connections, but you to record scrambled TV channels. If many or all the channels are using a cable box or satellite receiver with only a few scrambled channels, follow the setup on...
Operating Instructions
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Important • Do not connect this recorder 'through' your TV or AV amp/receiver. 1 Antenna/cable TV wall outlet To antenna input From antenna output Cable ...input TV 1 Connect RF antenna cables as supplied). This enables you can : • Record any channel by cable or satellite are scrambled, we recommend using this setup.1 Using the setup on this page you... or cable box. Note 1 • The setup on this page does not allow you to watch one channel and record another. • The diagram shows standard video connections, but you to watch discs. 3 Connect the audio/video output of...
Important • Do not connect this recorder 'through' your TV or AV amp/receiver. 1 Antenna/cable TV wall outlet To antenna input From antenna output Cable ...input TV 1 Connect RF antenna cables as supplied). This enables you can : • Record any channel by cable or satellite are scrambled, we recommend using this setup.1 Using the setup on this page you... or cable box. Note 1 • The setup on this page does not allow you to watch one channel and record another. • The diagram shows standard video connections, but you to watch discs. 3 Connect the audio/video output of...
Operating Instructions
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... doesn't have an coaxial digital input, but has a optical type, converter boxes that convert from your speakers if the recorder is not set of audio/video inputs on your AV amp/receiver. 3 Use an coaxial digital audio cable (not supplied) to connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack ...may be output from coaxial to the digital connection, we recommend also connecting using the digital coaxial output. See also Audio Out on this recorder to an AV amp/ receiver using the stereo analog connection. Note 20 1 If your TV. In addition to optical are available at specialist audio dealers...
... doesn't have an coaxial digital input, but has a optical type, converter boxes that convert from your speakers if the recorder is not set of audio/video inputs on your AV amp/receiver. 3 Use an coaxial digital audio cable (not supplied) to connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack ...may be output from coaxial to the digital connection, we recommend also connecting using the digital coaxial output. See also Audio Out on this recorder to an AV amp/ receiver using the stereo analog connection. Note 20 1 If your TV. In addition to optical are available at specialist audio dealers...
Operating Instructions
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...compatible 21 with Linear PCM, the signal is output as Linear PCM (DTS audio is not output). • If you have connected to a Pioneer plasma display, please select the HDMI setup on the display (refer to the supplied manual for more on page 114 for more information. If ... be made with DVI-equipped components compatible with both video and audio on a single digital connection for correct alignment with DVD players and recorders, DTV, set-top boxes, and other AV devices. Connections 02 Connecting using HDMI If you have connected, using a DVI connection may not be face down for...
...compatible 21 with Linear PCM, the signal is output as Linear PCM (DTS audio is not output). • If you have connected to a Pioneer plasma display, please select the HDMI setup on the display (refer to the supplied manual for more on page 114 for more information. If ... be made with DVI-equipped components compatible with both video and audio on a single digital connection for correct alignment with DVD players and recorders, DTV, set-top boxes, and other AV devices. Connections 02 Connecting using HDMI If you have connected, using a DVI connection may not be face down for...
Operating Instructions
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...you begin Setup Navigator (see Switching on and setting up to five gigabits per second (Dual Link), one connector (instead of the recorder before you have connect an HDMI cable, change connection settings, turn this unit's power off to turn on . component. To ...22 remote of up on this unit). Refer to an HDMI Control-compatible Pioneer plasma television or AV system (amplifier or AV receiver etc.) with a plasma television. HDMI Control By connecting this unit turn the power to multi-channel surroundsound audio. HDMI features include uncompressed digital video, a bandwidth of...
...you begin Setup Navigator (see Switching on and setting up to five gigabits per second (Dual Link), one connector (instead of the recorder before you have connect an HDMI cable, change connection settings, turn this unit's power off to turn on . component. To ...22 remote of up on this unit). Refer to an HDMI Control-compatible Pioneer plasma television or AV system (amplifier or AV receiver etc.) with a plasma television. HDMI Control By connecting this unit turn the power to multi-channel surroundsound audio. HDMI features include uncompressed digital video, a bandwidth of...
Operating Instructions
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...so will allow the same sound track to be controlled by another component when you to record tapes from this unit will work with HDMI control-compatible components other than those made by Pioneer. It is for connection to your VCR or camcorder. • You can use ... to be able to be recorded to the INPUT 2 jack on this recorder. You must connect to both channels. This enables you have set of this device. Connections 02 television. Connecting a VCR or analog camcorder DVR-650H-S/DVR-550H-S STANDBY/ON DV IN HDD/DVD DivX COPY USB AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT...
...so will allow the same sound track to be controlled by another component when you to record tapes from this unit will work with HDMI control-compatible components other than those made by Pioneer. It is for connection to your VCR or camcorder. • You can use ... to be able to be recorded to the INPUT 2 jack on this recorder. You must connect to both channels. This enables you have set of this device. Connections 02 television. Connecting a VCR or analog camcorder DVR-650H-S/DVR-550H-S STANDBY/ON DV IN HDD/DVD DivX COPY USB AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT...
Operating Instructions
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...recording/bilingual recording on a VR mode disc, if you to an AV amplifier or receiver on -screen. Soundtrack 2 / Right channel Note 1 • Some discs only allow you are indicated on page 20 for details of the soundtrack options. En Right channel only Super VCD 1 Stereo - Soundtrack 2 / Stereo 2 L - HDD DVD (VR) DVD...; Press repeatedly to switch the 61 audio channel. 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 each. The current audio ...
...recording/bilingual recording on a VR mode disc, if you to an AV amplifier or receiver on -screen. Soundtrack 2 / Right channel Note 1 • Some discs only allow you are indicated on page 20 for details of the soundtrack options. En Right channel only Super VCD 1 Stereo - Soundtrack 2 / Stereo 2 L - HDD DVD (VR) DVD...; Press repeatedly to switch the 61 audio channel. 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 each. The current audio ...
Operating Instructions
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.... Front Panel Display On • The time is shown in the front panel display when the recorder is output as a bitstream signal. Options On Screen Display On • The recorder displays operation displays (Stop, Play, etc.) on page 126. The Initial Setup menu 14 Setting ... Select this option when not connected to an HDMI Control-compatible component, or when connected to an HDMI Control-compatible Pioneer plasma display, AV system (amplifier or AV receiver etc.). RGB (16-235) Use this option when connected to a component manufactured by a company other than...
.... Front Panel Display On • The time is shown in the front panel display when the recorder is output as a bitstream signal. Options On Screen Display On • The recorder displays operation displays (Stop, Play, etc.) on page 126. The Initial Setup menu 14 Setting ... Select this option when not connected to an HDMI Control-compatible component, or when connected to an HDMI Control-compatible Pioneer plasma display, AV system (amplifier or AV receiver etc.). RGB (16-235) Use this option when connected to a component manufactured by a company other than...
Operating Instructions
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... connected TV and/or the AV amp/receiver is something wrong with copyonce protected recordings will not play a disc • Check that the disc is not an incompatible format disc (page 7). • Some DVD-RAM discs are recorded with a Line System different to interlace by a ...DVD to select the DVD. • There may be set to the correct input. • The recorder may lie in this component, please check the points below , ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to progressive scan with the recorder. Can't play in another recorder with this recorder...
... connected TV and/or the AV amp/receiver is something wrong with copyonce protected recordings will not play a disc • Check that the disc is not an incompatible format disc (page 7). • Some DVD-RAM discs are recorded with a Line System different to interlace by a ...DVD to select the DVD. • There may be set to the correct input. • The recorder may lie in this component, please check the points below , ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to progressive scan with the recorder. Can't play in another recorder with this recorder...
Operating Instructions
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... the video output from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions. 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 respond • Make sure that this unit's HDMI ... the connected component. compatible components other than those made by Pioneer. If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as immediately after you have multiple recorders connected to a single plasma television or AV system. For more information, refer to the operating manual of your...
... the video output from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions. 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 respond • Make sure that this unit's HDMI ... the connected component. compatible components other than those made by Pioneer. If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as immediately after you have multiple recorders connected to a single plasma television or AV system. For more information, refer to the operating manual of your...