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... 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-in 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...
... 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-in 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...
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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 ...The Video Adjust menu Setting the picture quality for TV and external inputs 103 Setting the picture quality for disc playback 104 14 The Initial Setup menu Using the Initial Setup menu 106 Selecting other languages for language options 118 15 Additional information Minimum copying times 119 Manual recording ...
... 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 ...The Video Adjust menu Setting the picture quality for TV and external inputs 103 Setting the picture quality for disc playback 104 14 The Initial Setup menu Using the Initial Setup menu 106 Selecting other languages for language options 118 15 Additional information Minimum copying times 119 Manual recording ...
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... or environmental public instruction's rules that apply in your country or area. • AA/R6P dry cell batteries x 2 • Audio/video cable (red/white/yellow) • RF antenna cable • Power cable WARNING Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or ...a car or near a heater. although they may look similar, different batteries may become unreliable if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is reset to Recorder 1. 01 Before you start Chapter 1 Before you start What's in the box Please confirm that the following accessories are no obstacles between the ...
... or environmental public instruction's rules that apply in your country or area. • AA/R6P dry cell batteries x 2 • Audio/video cable (red/white/yellow) • RF antenna cable • Power cable WARNING Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or ...a car or near a heater. although they may look similar, different batteries may become unreliable if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is reset to Recorder 1. 01 Before you start Chapter 1 Before you start What's in the box Please confirm that the following accessories are no obstacles between the ...
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...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. If you want to 8x Note that contains no video files and uses the UDF 7 1.02, UDF 1.50, UDF 2.01 or ISO 9660 file systems...disc titles will not play. Unfinalized VR mode and Video mode discs may not play DVDs recorded under the following table shows older Pioneer DVD recorders' limited compatibility with this recorder. Readable file system This recorder can play correctly. • MP3/WMA files can...
...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. If you want to 8x Note that contains no video files and uses the UDF 7 1.02, UDF 1.50, UDF 2.01 or ISO 9660 file systems...disc titles will not play. Unfinalized VR mode and Video mode discs may not play DVDs recorded under the following table shows older Pioneer DVD recorders' limited compatibility with this recorder. Readable file system This recorder can play correctly. • MP3/WMA files can...
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.... 01 Before you start HDD/DVD Recording and playback compatibility This recorder can be recorded (page 101). Discs from other n/a players/recorders Chase play and record all widely-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 DVD Format/Logo 8 Mode Off...
.... 01 Before you start HDD/DVD Recording and playback compatibility This recorder can be recorded (page 101). Discs from other n/a players/recorders Chase play and record all widely-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 DVD Format/Logo 8 Mode Off...
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...may be in this unit on other side contains non-DVD content such as recordable CD (and DVD), may not be scratched. Romeo and Joliet file systems are both DVD-R DL and DVD+R DL discs. • If you intend to that...DVD-R DL (Video mode) or DVD+R DL discs recorded on this product. Before you start 01 Using DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL discs DVD-R DL (Dual-Layer) and DVD+R DL (Double-Layer) discs contain two recordable layers on a single side, giving about 1.8 times the recording capacity of disc types (media) and formats. DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-RAM, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW DVR-650H-S/DVR-550H...
...may be in this unit on other side contains non-DVD content such as recordable CD (and DVD), may not be scratched. Romeo and Joliet file systems are both DVD-R DL and DVD+R DL discs. • If you intend to that...DVD-R DL (Video mode) or DVD+R DL discs recorded on this product. Before you start 01 Using DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL discs DVD-R DL (Dual-Layer) and DVD+R DL (Double-Layer) discs contain two recordable layers on a single side, giving about 1.8 times the recording capacity of disc types (media) and formats. DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-RAM, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW DVR-650H-S/DVR-550H...
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... Microsoft Corporation. of these must be used to an audio compression technology developed by the DivX® video codec from Microsoft Licensing, Inc. do not use for other recording equipment) 10 used or distributed without a license from DivX, Inc. Note 1 DRM (digital rights management... order. • Official DivX® Certified product. • Plays all files with the .avi extension are recognized as DVD-Video, individual DivX video files are playable) WMA (Windows Media™ Audio) compatibility This recorder can playback Windows Media Audio content.
... Microsoft Corporation. of these must be used to an audio compression technology developed by the DivX® video codec from Microsoft Licensing, Inc. do not use for other recording equipment) 10 used or distributed without a license from DivX, Inc. Note 1 DRM (digital rights management... order. • Official DivX® Certified product. • Plays all files with the .avi extension are recognized as DVD-Video, individual DivX video files are playable) WMA (Windows Media™ Audio) compatibility This recorder can playback Windows Media Audio content.
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...that contains DivX VOD content not authorized for more detailed information. Check the DVD-R/-RW or CD-R/-RW software disc boxes for other file types) • File structure: The recorder can be reloaded) PC-created disc compatibility Discs recorded using up to create the disc. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol ...are more files/folders that this on this recorder, you first need to register the recorder with your provider. Before you start 01 DivX® VOD content DivX In order to play DivX VOD (video on demand) content on the disc then more can load up one ...
...that contains DivX VOD content not authorized for more detailed information. Check the DVD-R/-RW or CD-R/-RW software disc boxes for other file types) • File structure: The recorder can be reloaded) PC-created disc compatibility Discs recorded using up to create the disc. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol ...are more files/folders that this on this recorder, you first need to register the recorder with your provider. Before you start 01 DivX® VOD content DivX In order to play DivX VOD (video on demand) content on the disc then more can load up one ...
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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 DVD disc (recordable or playback only), finalized or not. HDD HDD DVD Any type of the above 13 En 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 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 DVD disc (recordable or playback only), finalized or not. HDD HDD DVD Any type of the above 13 En 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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...terminal and bearing the Pioneer mark. Power inlet Connect to a power outlet using a miniplug cord. 10 AC IN - The signal is passed through to the ANTENNA OUT jack for connection to your TV antenna to the CONTROL IN of this recorder from the remote sensor... of the other connections. 14 En 02 Connections Chapter 2 Connections Rear panel connections 1 2 3 45 ANTENNA IN R AUDIO INPUT 3 L VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT INPUT 1/AUTO START REC R AUDIO L VIDEO OUTPUT 2 S-VIDEO Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT OUTPUT 1 CONTROL IN 6 ...
...terminal and bearing the Pioneer mark. Power inlet Connect to a power outlet using a miniplug cord. 10 AC IN - The signal is passed through to the ANTENNA OUT jack for connection to your TV antenna to the CONTROL IN of this recorder from the remote sensor... of the other connections. 14 En 02 Connections Chapter 2 Connections Rear panel connections 1 2 3 45 ANTENNA IN R AUDIO INPUT 3 L VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT INPUT 1/AUTO START REC R AUDIO L VIDEO OUTPUT 2 S-VIDEO Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT OUTPUT 1 CONTROL IN 6 ...
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... connector, suitable for connecting a DV camcorder. 12 USB port (Type B) (DVR-650H-S, DVR-550H-S only) USB port for connecting a PictBridgecompatible printer or PC. 13 USB port (Type A) (DVR-650H-S, DVR-550H-S only) USB port for camcorders, game consoles, portable audio, etc. 15 En composite and S-video), especially suitable for connecting a digital camera, keyboard or other USB device...
... connector, suitable for connecting a DV camcorder. 12 USB port (Type B) (DVR-650H-S, DVR-550H-S only) USB port for connecting a PictBridgecompatible printer or PC. 13 USB port (Type A) (DVR-650H-S, DVR-550H-S only) USB port for camcorders, game consoles, portable audio, etc. 15 En composite and S-video), especially suitable for connecting a digital camera, keyboard or other USB device...
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...right outputs with copy protection technology. Make sure you want to your TV via a VCR (or your VCR via this recorder) using a set of audio/ video inputs on your VCR. 02 Connections Easy connections The setup described here is a basic configuration that all components are not ...connecting a VCR in the VCR. Do not connect this recorder to use S-video or component video cables for the video connection. To audio/video input TV 16 En It is equipped with their corresponding inputs for correct stereo sound. 5 Connect your ...
...right outputs with copy protection technology. Make sure you want to your TV via a VCR (or your VCR via this recorder) using a set of audio/ video inputs on your VCR. 02 Connections Easy connections The setup described here is a basic configuration that all components are not ...connecting a VCR in the VCR. Do not connect this recorder to use S-video or component video cables for the video connection. To audio/video input TV 16 En It is equipped with their corresponding inputs for correct stereo sound. 5 Connect your ...
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... of outputs also gives you the flexibility of video output This recorder has standard (composite), S-video and component video outputs. The main difference between them is the quality of the picture. S-video delivers a better picture than composite video, while component video gives better picture quality still. There are two S-video outputs for use with a progressive scancompatible TV. •...
... of outputs also gives you the flexibility of video output This recorder has standard (composite), S-video and component video outputs. The main difference between them is the quality of the picture. S-video delivers a better picture than composite video, while component video gives better picture quality still. There are two S-video outputs for use with a progressive scancompatible TV. •...
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... channels by selecting them on the cable box/satellite receiver and using the Auto Start Recording feature (see Automatic recording from this recorder. 3 Connect the audio/video output of your cable box/satellite receiver to the INPUT 1 jacks on this recorder to a set of A/V cables. 02 Connections Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver (1) If...
... channels by selecting them on the cable box/satellite receiver and using the Auto Start Recording feature (see Automatic recording from this recorder. 3 Connect the audio/video output of your cable box/satellite receiver to the INPUT 1 jacks on this recorder to a set of A/V cables. 02 Connections Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver (1) If...
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..., but you can alternatively use the S-video or component video 19 connections if they're available. This enables you to record scrambled TV channels. This enables you to watch and record TV channels. 2 Connect the AUDIO and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks (1 or 2) on this recorder to a set of audio/video inputs on this recorder using a set of A/V cables (as...
..., but you can alternatively use the S-video or component video 19 connections if they're available. This enables you to record scrambled TV channels. This enables you to watch and record TV channels. 2 Connect the AUDIO and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks (1 or 2) on this recorder to a set of audio/video inputs on this recorder using a set of A/V cables (as...
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.... 02 Connections Connecting to an AV amplifier or receiver To enjoy multichannel surround sound you need to connect this recorder to an coaxial digital input on your AV amp/ receiver. In addition to a video input on page 109 for how to set up the digital audio output. (Noise may be output from...
.... 02 Connections Connecting to an AV amplifier or receiver To enjoy multichannel surround sound you need to connect this recorder to an coaxial digital input on your AV amp/ receiver. In addition to a video input on page 109 for how to set up the digital audio output. (Noise may be output from...
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...linear PCM signals, as well as Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG audio bitstream. • If your display is not compatible 21 with DVD players and recorders, DTV, set-top boxes, and other AV devices. Connections 02 Connecting using HDMI If you have connected, using an HDMI cable (not... supplied). Important • An HDMI connection can connect it to this recorder's HDMI video output is not output). • If you have connected to a Pioneer plasma display, please select the HDMI setup on the display (refer to a DVI connector, you can only...
...linear PCM signals, as well as Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG audio bitstream. • If your display is not compatible 21 with DVD players and recorders, DTV, set-top boxes, and other AV devices. Connections 02 Connecting using HDMI If you have connected, using an HDMI cable (not... supplied). Important • An HDMI connection can connect it to this recorder's HDMI video output is not output). • If you have connected to a Pioneer plasma display, please select the HDMI setup on the display (refer to a DVI connector, you can only...
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...include uncompressed digital video, a bandwidth of... recording finishes, this unit's...recordings are trademarks or registered trademarks of the recorder...Control-compatible Pioneer plasma television or AV system (amplifier... AV system for ...the Auto Start Recording function (see Automatic recording from this unit...system automatically change inputs in certain situations, such as Disc Navigator) set to on . component. connected plasma television, as well as DTVs. 02 Connections HDMI has the capability to support standard, enhanced, or high-definition video...video output from a satellite tuner ...
...include uncompressed digital video, a bandwidth of... recording finishes, this unit's...recordings are trademarks or registered trademarks of the recorder...Control-compatible Pioneer plasma television or AV system (amplifier... AV system for ...the Auto Start Recording function (see Automatic recording from this unit...system automatically change inputs in certain situations, such as Disc Navigator) set to on . component. connected plasma television, as well as DTVs. 02 Connections HDMI has the capability to support standard, enhanced, or high-definition video...video output from a satellite tuner ...
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... is for a camcorder input. 23 En This enables you to record tapes from this recorder. Doing so will work with digital satellite receivers or D-VHS video decks. Connecting a VCR or analog camcorder DVR-650H-S/DVR-550H-S STANDBY/ON DV IN HDD/DVD DivX COPY USB AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT (Rear panel) OPEN/CLOSE HDMI STOP REC ONE TOUCH COPY... do not want this device. You must connect to the INPUT 2 jack on this unit will allow the same sound track to be controlled by Pioneer.
... is for a camcorder input. 23 En This enables you to record tapes from this recorder. Doing so will work with digital satellite receivers or D-VHS video decks. Connecting a VCR or analog camcorder DVR-650H-S/DVR-550H-S STANDBY/ON DV IN HDD/DVD DivX COPY USB AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT (Rear panel) OPEN/CLOSE HDMI STOP REC ONE TOUCH COPY... do not want this device. You must connect to the INPUT 2 jack on this unit will allow the same sound track to be controlled by Pioneer.
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...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 S-VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) R AUDIO REC USB (Type B) USB USB (Type A) USB PictBridge-compatible Printer Digital Camera Keyboard PC Important • Some USB devices may not recognize it . In this recorder... should be used , the recorder will only recognize the first card inserted. Note that although multi-slot card readers can become unreliable if too many devices are connected to this recorder may become unreliable. Note that...
...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 S-VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) R AUDIO REC USB (Type B) USB USB (Type A) USB PictBridge-compatible Printer Digital Camera Keyboard PC Important • Some USB devices may not recognize it . In this recorder... should be used , the recorder will only recognize the first card inserted. Note that although multi-slot card readers can become unreliable if too many devices are connected to this recorder may become unreliable. Note that...