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DVD Recorder DVR-640H-S DVR-543H-S DVR-540H-S Register Your Product on www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) Operating Instructions
DVD Recorder DVR-640H-S DVR-543H-S DVR-540H-S Register Your Product on www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) Operating Instructions
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... should be routed such that they are wet as long-term use for business purposes in the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance : www.eiae.org. Check the power cord once in a car or ship) ...THE CABLE GROUND SHALL BE CONNECTED TO THE GROUNDING SYSTEM OF THE BUILDING, AS CLOSE TO THE POINT OF CABLE ENTRY AS PRACTICAL. D1-4-2-8_En Recording equipment and copyright: You may use this product only to reproduce or copy materials for which requires repair will expose you to the State of...
... should be routed such that they are wet as long-term use for business purposes in the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance : www.eiae.org. Check the power cord once in a car or ship) ...THE CABLE GROUND SHALL BE CONNECTED TO THE GROUNDING SYSTEM OF THE BUILDING, AS CLOSE TO THE POINT OF CABLE ENTRY AS PRACTICAL. D1-4-2-8_En Recording equipment and copyright: You may use this product only to reproduce or copy materials for which requires repair will expose you to the State of...
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... TV tuner 36 Setting the picture quality/ recording time 37 Basic recording from the TV 37 Setting a timer recording 38 Timer recording FAQ 46 Simultaneous recording and playback (Chase Play 46 Recording from an external component 47 Automatic recording from a satellite tuner 47 Playing your recordings on other DVD players 49 Initializing recordable DVD discs 51 06 Playback Introduction 52 Basic...
... TV tuner 36 Setting the picture quality/ recording time 37 Basic recording from the TV 37 Setting a timer recording 38 Timer recording FAQ 46 Simultaneous recording and playback (Chase Play 46 Recording from an external component 47 Automatic recording from a satellite tuner 47 Playing your recordings on other DVD players 49 Initializing recordable DVD discs 51 06 Playback Introduction 52 Basic...
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... HDD 91 Playing music from the Jukebox 91 Editing Jukebox albums 92 10 The PhotoViewer (DVR-640H-S/ DVR-543H-S) Locating JPEG picture files 93 Playing a slideshow 94 Importing files to the HDD ...a USB device 97 Copying selected files to a DVD-R/-RW . . 97 Editing files on the HDD 98 Printing files 100 11 The PhotoViewer (DVR-540H-S) Locating JPEG picture files 101 Playing a ... information Minimum copying times 119 Screen sizes and disc formats 120 Troubleshooting 121 Manual recording modes 125 Language code list 126 Country/Area code list 127 Additional information for cable...
... HDD 91 Playing music from the Jukebox 91 Editing Jukebox albums 92 10 The PhotoViewer (DVR-640H-S/ DVR-543H-S) Locating JPEG picture files 93 Playing a slideshow 94 Importing files to the HDD ...a USB device 97 Copying selected files to a DVD-R/-RW . . 97 Editing files on the HDD 98 Printing files 100 11 The PhotoViewer (DVR-540H-S) Locating JPEG picture files 101 Playing a ... information Minimum copying times 119 Screen sizes and disc formats 120 Troubleshooting 121 Manual recording modes 125 Language code list 126 Country/Area code list 127 Additional information for cable...
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... in the display when you load a disc. Model DVR-7000 DVR-810 H DVR-57H DVR-210 DVR-310 DVR-510H Playable Yes1,2,3 Yes1 Recordable No No 1 Discs should be finalized in the operating range of another Pioneer component using ver. 1.1 discs. Unfinalized VR mode and Video mode discs may reject DVD-RW ver. 1.2 discs and/or corrupt the data...
... in the display when you load a disc. Model DVR-7000 DVR-810 H DVR-57H DVR-210 DVR-310 DVR-510H Playable Yes1,2,3 Yes1 Recordable No No 1 Discs should be finalized in the operating range of another Pioneer component using ver. 1.1 discs. Unfinalized VR mode and Video mode discs may reject DVD-RW ver. 1.2 discs and/or corrupt the data...
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... increase *4 Cannot erase sections, edit chapters or use . In this recorder. 01 Before you start 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 4.7 Re-recordable / ì Erasable Editing of recorded ì programs Recording of Copy- ì once protected material Playback in some units...
... increase *4 Cannot erase sections, edit chapters or use . In this recorder. 01 Before you start 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 4.7 Re-recordable / ì Erasable Editing of recorded ì programs Recording of Copy- ì once protected material Playback in some units...
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... be scratched. Romeo and Joliet file systems are both DVD-R DL and DVD+R DL discs. • If 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 the following manufacturers: Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, Verbatim (as...
... be scratched. Romeo and Joliet file systems are both DVD-R DL and DVD+R DL discs. • If 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 the following manufacturers: Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, Verbatim (as...
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...may be playable but some parts of the specification are not supported; WMA content can be encoded by restricting playback, etc. This recorder can playback Windows Media Audio content. WMA is an acronym for Windows Media Audio and refers to these limits are trademarks, or registered...terminology as DVD-Video, individual DivX video files are exceeded, only files and folders up to an audio compression technology developed by the DivX® video codec from DivX, Inc. 01 Before you start Compressed audio compatibility • Compatible media: CD-ROM, CD-R, CDRW, DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S only...
...may be playable but some parts of the specification are not supported; WMA content can be encoded by restricting playback, etc. This recorder can playback Windows Media Audio content. WMA is an acronym for Windows Media Audio and refers to these limits are trademarks, or registered...terminology as DVD-Video, individual DivX video files are exceeded, only files and folders up to an audio compression technology developed by the DivX® video codec from DivX, Inc. 01 Before you start Compressed audio compatibility • Compatible media: CD-ROM, CD-R, CDRW, DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S only...
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... may only be reloaded) 13 En If you then have the option of playing the disc (thereby using up to recognize JPEG files - do this recorder. • File structure: Up to lose your DivX VOD content allows an unlimited number of DivX® video (including DivX® 6) with your ...• Plays all of these must be used under license. If your registration code. and are used for other file types) • File structure: The recorder can be playable a fixed number of times. DivX® VOD content DivX In order to play the content as often as described in Resetting the...
... may only be reloaded) 13 En If you then have the option of playing the disc (thereby using up to recognize JPEG files - do this recorder. • File structure: Up to lose your DivX VOD content allows an unlimited number of DivX® video (including DivX® 6) with your ...• Plays all of these must be used under license. If your registration code. and are used for other file types) • File structure: The recorder can be playable a fixed number of times. DivX® VOD content DivX In order to play the content as often as described in Resetting the...
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...of the application software used , or through careless use, it off. The HDD should not be regarded as a place to store recordings permanently. Check the DVD-R/-RW or CD-R/-RW software disc boxes for more detailed information. DTS "DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are trademarks of Dolby ... disk drive (HDD) is a chance that may not be playable in this recorder. Pioneer cannot under license from any inconvenience or loss of the HDD or related components, all your important recordings onto DVD discs in order to protect against possible HDD failure. Dolby Digital Manufactured under any...
...of the application software used , or through careless use, it off. The HDD should not be regarded as a place to store recordings permanently. Check the DVD-R/-RW or CD-R/-RW software disc boxes for more detailed information. DTS "DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are trademarks of Dolby ... disk drive (HDD) is a chance that may not be playable in this recorder. Pioneer cannot under license from any inconvenience or loss of the HDD or related components, all your important recordings onto DVD discs in order to protect against possible HDD failure. Dolby Digital Manufactured under any...
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Before this happens, the recorder will warn you record and edit material on the HDD, the data on page 105). 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 WMA/MP3 ... becomes fragmented, eventually affecting the recorder's performance. If used in this case it is possible that it is very delicate. DVD-Video Commercially produced DVD, finalized Video mode DVD-R/-RW. However, sometimes there will be no playback of recorded material will be possible. Before ...
Before this happens, the recorder will warn you record and edit material on the HDD, the data on page 105). 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 WMA/MP3 ... becomes fragmented, eventually affecting the recorder's performance. If used in this case it is possible that it is very delicate. DVD-Video Commercially produced DVD, finalized Video mode DVD-R/-RW. However, sometimes there will be no playback of recorded material will be possible. Before ...
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Connect the CONTROL OUT of the other equipment with coaxial digital input. 5 CONTROL IN Use to control this recorder using a miniplug cord. 6 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT A high-quality video output for connecting to a TV or monitor with a component video input. 7 OUTPUT 2 Stereo analog audio, S-video ... to an AV amp/receiver, Dolby Digital/DTS decoder or other component to the CONTROL IN of this recorder from the remote sensor of another Pioneer component with a CONTROL OUT terminal and bearing the Pioneer mark. The signal is passed through to the VHF/UHF OUT jack for connection to the VHF/UHF...
Connect the CONTROL OUT of the other equipment with coaxial digital input. 5 CONTROL IN Use to control this recorder using a miniplug cord. 6 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT A high-quality video output for connecting to a TV or monitor with a component video input. 7 OUTPUT 2 Stereo analog audio, S-video ... to an AV amp/receiver, Dolby Digital/DTS decoder or other component to the CONTROL IN of this recorder from the remote sensor of another Pioneer component with a CONTROL OUT terminal and bearing the Pioneer mark. The signal is passed through to the VHF/UHF OUT jack for connection to the VHF/UHF...
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... TV. 4 Connect the AUDIO and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks (1 or 2) to use S-video or component video cables for video in the VCR. Important • This recorder 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... TV. • Before making or changing any rear panel connections, make sure that all components are not connecting a VCR in the chain, connect this recorder directly to your TV and skip the next step. 3 Use an RF antenna cable to connect the antenna output on your VCR to the antenna...
... TV. 4 Connect the AUDIO and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks (1 or 2) to use S-video or component video cables for video in the VCR. Important • This recorder 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... TV. • Before making or changing any rear panel connections, make sure that all components are not connecting a VCR in the chain, connect this recorder directly to your TV and skip the next step. 3 Use an RF antenna cable to connect the antenna output on your VCR to the antenna...
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... S-video cable (not supplied) to connect an S-VIDEO OUTPUT (1 or 2) to an S-video input on your TV, monitor (or other types of video output This recorder has standard (composite), Svideo and component video outputs. Connecting up the component video output for use with a progressive scancompatible TV. • Use a component video cable...
... S-video cable (not supplied) to connect an S-VIDEO OUTPUT (1 or 2) to an S-video input on your TV, monitor (or other types of video output This recorder has standard (composite), Svideo and component video outputs. Connecting up the component video output for use with a progressive scancompatible TV. • Use a component video cable...
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... using a set of A/V cables (as shown. Important • Do not connect this page you can : • Record unscrambled channels by selecting them on this recorder 'through' your VCR, satellite receiver or cable box. Always connect each component directly to a cable box or satellite receiver ...(1) If you to watch and record TV channels. 2 Connect the AUDIO and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks (1 or 2) on this recorder. • Record scrambled channels by selecting them on the following page. Note 1 The diagram shows standard video...
... using a set of A/V cables (as shown. Important • Do not connect this page you can : • Record unscrambled channels by selecting them on this recorder 'through' your VCR, satellite receiver or cable box. Always connect each component directly to a cable box or satellite receiver ...(1) If you to watch and record TV channels. 2 Connect the AUDIO and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks (1 or 2) on this recorder. • Record scrambled channels by selecting them on the following page. Note 1 The diagram shows standard video...
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...output of your cable box/satellite receiver to the INPUT 1 jacks on this page does not allow you to watch and record TV channels. 2 Connect the AUDIO and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks (1 or 2) on this recorder 'through' your TV using a set of A/V cables (as shown. Important • Do not connect this... OUT 1 A/V OUT VHF/UHF OUT Cable box/ Satellite receiver VHF/UHF IN 1 Antenna/cable TV wall outlet Note 1 • The setup on this recorder using a set of A/V cables. Connecting up 02 Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver (2) If many or all the channels you receive by cable ...
...output of your cable box/satellite receiver to the INPUT 1 jacks on this page does not allow you to watch and record TV channels. 2 Connect the AUDIO and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks (1 or 2) on this recorder 'through' your TV using a set of A/V cables (as shown. Important • Do not connect this... OUT 1 A/V OUT VHF/UHF OUT Cable box/ Satellite receiver VHF/UHF IN 1 Antenna/cable TV wall outlet Note 1 • The setup on this recorder using a set of A/V cables. Connecting up 02 Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver (2) If many or all the channels you receive by cable ...
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...audio/video inputs on your AV amp/receiver. 3 Use an coaxial digital audio cable (not supplied) to connect the COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT jack on this recorder to an coaxial digital input on your TV. See also Audio Out on your AV amp/ receiver. TV 4 VIDEO OUT AV amp/receiver DIGITAL IN.... 02 Connecting up Connecting to an AV amplifier or receiver VIDEO IN VHF/UHF IN To enjoy multichannel surround sound you need to connect this recorder to your TV 'through' your AV amp/receiver doesn't have an coaxial digital input, but has a optical type, converter boxes that convert from your ...
...audio/video inputs on your AV amp/receiver. 3 Use an coaxial digital audio cable (not supplied) to connect the COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT jack on this recorder to an coaxial digital input on your TV. See also Audio Out on your AV amp/ receiver. TV 4 VIDEO OUT AV amp/receiver DIGITAL IN.... 02 Connecting up Connecting to an AV amplifier or receiver VIDEO IN VHF/UHF IN To enjoy multichannel surround sound you need to connect this recorder to your TV 'through' your AV amp/receiver doesn't have an coaxial digital input, but has a optical type, converter boxes that convert from your ...
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DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S only Using the USB ports on the front of the recorder you want to a set of outputs on this recorder. STANDBY/ON USB Type B OPEN/CLOSE HDD/DVD ONE - Note that came with the device you can use standard video or S-video cables for the video ...8226; You can connect USB devices such as digital cameras and printers . This enables you to record tapes from this recorder via a USB hub. CH + TOUCH STOP COPY REC ì REC DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S USB Type A USB USB PictBridge-compatible Printer Digital Camera Important • Devices may not...
DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S only Using the USB ports on the front of the recorder you want to a set of outputs on this recorder. STANDBY/ON USB Type B OPEN/CLOSE HDD/DVD ONE - Note that came with the device you can use standard video or S-video cables for the video ...8226; You can connect USB devices such as digital cameras and printers . This enables you to record tapes from this recorder via a USB hub. CH + TOUCH STOP COPY REC ì REC DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S USB Type A USB USB PictBridge-compatible Printer Digital Camera Important • Devices may not...
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...outlet. 24 En To read another card, remove all the connections, plug in the recorder. 1 Use the supplied power cable to connect this recorder may not recognize it. Note that if the device is partitioned, this recorder to be read again. 02 Connecting up WMA/MP3 file storage devices • Memory... card reader (any type of memory card) • USB memory The Mass Storage Class (MSC) device should be used, the recorder will only recognize the first card inserted...
...outlet. 24 En To read another card, remove all the connections, plug in the recorder. 1 Use the supplied power cable to connect this recorder may not recognize it. Note that if the device is partitioned, this recorder to be read again. 02 Connecting up WMA/MP3 file storage devices • Memory... card reader (any type of memory card) • USB memory The Mass Storage Class (MSC) device should be used, the recorder will only recognize the first card inserted...
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...One Touch Copy of the currently playing title to DVD or the HDD. 14 STOP REC Press to start recording. orange when the DVD drive is selected; CH + TOUCH STOP COPY REC ì REC DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S 1 STANDBY/ON Press to switch the recorder on/into standby. 2 Disc tray 3 OPEN/CLOSE... Press to open/close the disc tray. 4 HDD / DVD indicators Indicator lights blue when ...
...One Touch Copy of the currently playing title to DVD or the HDD. 14 STOP REC Press to start recording. orange when the DVD drive is selected; CH + TOUCH STOP COPY REC ì REC DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S 1 STANDBY/ON Press to switch the recorder on/into standby. 2 Disc tray 3 OPEN/CLOSE... Press to open/close the disc tray. 4 HDD / DVD indicators Indicator lights blue when ...