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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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... and setting up 30 05 Recording About DVD recording 33 About HDD recording 34 Recorded audio 34 Restrictions on video recording 35 Using the built-in 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...
... and setting up 30 05 Recording About DVD recording 33 About HDD recording 34 Recorded audio 34 Restrictions on video recording 35 Using the built-in 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...
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...the CONTROL IN jack on the rear panel. The table below shows some specific compatibility differences between this recorder before playing. The following table shows older Pioneer DVD recorders' limited compatibility with DVDRW ver. 1.2 discs. See Remote Control Mode on page 117. • ... of DVD recorders and DVD writers may not play. 2 Cannot read the CPRM information will not play and record all the currently popular DVD disc types, as well as shown. 23 ft • You can play . Model DVR-7000 DVR-810 H DVR-57H DVR-210 DVR-310 DVR-510H Playable Yes1,2,3 Yes1 Recordable No...
...the CONTROL IN jack on the rear panel. The table below shows some specific compatibility differences between this recorder before playing. The following table shows older Pioneer DVD recorders' limited compatibility with DVDRW ver. 1.2 discs. See Remote Control Mode on page 117. • ... of DVD recorders and DVD writers may not play. 2 Cannot read the CPRM information will not play and record all the currently popular DVD disc types, as well as shown. 23 ft • You can play . Model DVR-7000 DVR-810 H DVR-57H DVR-210 DVR-310 DVR-510H Playable Yes1,2,3 Yes1 Recordable No...
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...must finalize them. (Note that the disc is a DVD-R DL or DVD+R DL disc: The non-DVD, audio side of the disc is compatible with a wide range of which contains DVD content -video, audio, etc. -while the other DVD recorders/players, you intend to play . It is a new..., giving about 1.8 times the recording capacity of the following manufacturers: Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, Verbatim (as recordable CD (and DVD), may not play . CD physical format: Mode1, Mode2 XA Form1. This unit can record to that some DVD recorders/players may be in this recorder. • Multi-session playback...
...must finalize them. (Note that the disc is a DVD-R DL or DVD+R DL disc: The non-DVD, audio side of the disc is compatible with a wide range of which contains DVD content -video, audio, etc. -while the other DVD recorders/players, you intend to play . It is a new..., giving about 1.8 times the recording capacity of the following manufacturers: Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, Verbatim (as recordable CD (and DVD), may not play . CD physical format: Mode1, Mode2 XA Form1. This unit can record to that some DVD recorders/players may be in this recorder. • Multi-session playback...
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... has the advantage that it comes to do not require initializing. Note 1 Some DVD players, such as some Pioneer models, are recordable per disc. • This recorder cannot play VR mode discs1). DVD+RW discs can be initialized for +VR mode recording. DVD-RAM discs can be in any significant way, VR mode offers greater possibilities for...
... has the advantage that it comes to do not require initializing. Note 1 Some DVD players, such as some Pioneer models, are recordable per disc. • This recorder cannot play VR mode discs1). DVD+RW discs can be initialized for +VR mode recording. DVD-RAM discs can be in any significant way, VR mode offers greater possibilities for...
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... times as many hours of the hard disk drive means that has been recorded on but not yet finalized on another DVD recorder. 05 Recording • Pioneer takes no responsibility for recording failure due to power cuts, defective discs, or damage to the recorder. • See also Disc / content format playback compatibility on page 9 for one of...
... times as many hours of the hard disk drive means that has been recorded on but not yet finalized on another DVD recorder. 05 Recording • Pioneer takes no responsibility for recording failure due to power cuts, defective discs, or damage to the recorder. • See also Disc / content format playback compatibility on page 9 for one of...
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... can go back to the current cursor position, representing the length of the grid is displayed in advance). Timer recording using the and buttons. 05 Recording • DVD recording: The AUTO option automatically sets the best recording quality for the space available on the disc loaded at a time using the VCR Plus+®* programming system...
... can go back to the current cursor position, representing the length of the grid is displayed in advance). Timer recording using the and buttons. 05 Recording • DVD recording: The AUTO option automatically sets the best recording quality for the space available on the disc loaded at a time using the VCR Plus+®* programming system...
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...- Dual Mono Recording - Can be recorded is shown. • Data Over -Can't record because the disc management area of a timer recording is displayed again. use the / buttons to select the level). Set the recording end time (maximum length of the disc is recorded. Select HDD for DVD recording. Select XP, ...SP, LP, EP, SLP or SEP, (See Setting the picture quality/ recording time on the HDD (the recording won't finish). • Over 12h ...
...- Dual Mono Recording - Can be recorded is shown. • Data Over -Can't record because the disc management area of a timer recording is displayed again. use the / buttons to select the level). Set the recording end time (maximum length of the disc is recorded. Select HDD for DVD recording. Select XP, ...SP, LP, EP, SLP or SEP, (See Setting the picture quality/ recording time on the HDD (the recording won't finish). • Over 12h ...
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... properly to the DVD recorder. INPUT 2 (front panel) • L3 - INPUT 3 5 ìREC Press to start and stop recording, press STOP REC (playback will continue). HDD/DVD 4 Select the HDD or DVD for connection options. See Restrictions on video recording on page 37 for more details. DVD (VR) DVD (Video) DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM HDD You can record from a satellite tuner...
... properly to the DVD recorder. INPUT 2 (front panel) • L3 - INPUT 3 5 ìREC Press to start and stop recording, press STOP REC (playback will continue). HDD/DVD 4 Select the HDD or DVD for connection options. See Restrictions on video recording on page 37 for more details. DVD (VR) DVD (Video) DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM HDD You can record from a satellite tuner...
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... see whatever the STB is located just above the mark on this recorder. Most players will start and stop recording codes for a Pioneer VCR. All the title menus are a number of different styles of title menu to . 3 Program the IR controller supplied with a suitable DVD-ROM drive. 49 En The IR sensor on the...
... see whatever the STB is located just above the mark on this recorder. Most players will start and stop recording codes for a Pioneer VCR. All the title menus are a number of different styles of title menu to . 3 Program the IR controller supplied with a suitable DVD-ROM drive. 49 En The IR sensor on the...
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... to cancel. see Input Disc Name on a DVD-RW disc maybe 'undone'; Make sure the disc name is selected on this recorder even after finalizing. • Video mode DVD-R DL discs and DVD+R DL discs must be changed afterwards. DVD+RW discs don't generally need to finalize. Around...' to generate a new title menu. 05 Recording Note that appears when the 'top menu' (or 'menu' for how to do not support this feature. Finalize • Discs recorded partially or fully on the Pioneer DVR-7000 DVD recorder do this. • A VR mode DVD-R/-RW (excluding DVDR DL) disc can 't ...
... to cancel. see Input Disc Name on a DVD-RW disc maybe 'undone'; Make sure the disc name is selected on this recorder even after finalizing. • Video mode DVD-R DL discs and DVD+R DL discs must be changed afterwards. DVD+RW discs don't generally need to finalize. Around...' to generate a new title menu. 05 Recording Note that appears when the 'top menu' (or 'menu' for how to do not support this feature. Finalize • Discs recorded partially or fully on the Pioneer DVR-7000 DVD recorder do this. • A VR mode DVD-R/-RW (excluding DVDR DL) disc can 't ...
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... hour to finalize. Initializing Disc 2 ch 1 min left Important • Initializing a DVD-RW, DVD+RW or DVD-RAM disc will erase everything recorded on an older DVD recorder. • Once initialized for VR mode recording, you may not be able to re-initialize and/or initialize it before recording anything on the disc. if you want to use...
... hour to finalize. Initializing Disc 2 ch 1 min left Important • Initializing a DVD-RW, DVD+RW or DVD-RAM disc will erase everything recorded on an older DVD recorder. • Once initialized for VR mode recording, you may not be able to re-initialize and/or initialize it before recording anything on the disc. if you want to use...
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... ENTER 2 Select 'Edit' > 'Title Name' from the command menu panel. AA A A A AÆ ç E E E E I I I I J KLM . , ? ! Input a name for Video mode recordings and DVD+R/+RW discs. 1 Highlight the title you want to 40 characters for the selected Input Title Name 12/03 Sun 11:00PM 4ch SP CAPS small...248; U U U U Y ß $% 0123456789 _& x c a 2 3 1 -o 1/4 1/2 3/4 ¿ ` 07 Editing Title Name DVD (Video) DVD (VR) DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM HDD You can give titles new names of up to 64 characters long for VR mode, DVD-RAM and HDD recordings, and up to name (or rename).
... ENTER 2 Select 'Edit' > 'Title Name' from the command menu panel. AA A A A AÆ ç E E E E I I I I J KLM . , ? ! Input a name for Video mode recordings and DVD+R/+RW discs. 1 Highlight the title you want to 40 characters for the selected Input Title Name 12/03 Sun 11:00PM 4ch SP CAPS small...248; U U U U Y ß $% 0123456789 _& x c a 2 3 1 -o 1/4 1/2 3/4 ¿ ` 07 Editing Title Name DVD (Video) DVD (VR) DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM HDD You can give titles new names of up to 64 characters long for VR mode, DVD-RAM and HDD recordings, and up to name (or rename).
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07 Editing Erase Section HDD DVD (VR) DVD-RAM Using this command you can see a few seconds of video either side of the...another marker indicates the end of editing. ENTER 6 Select 'Yes' to confirm, or 'No' to erase, then press ENTER. DVD RECORDER Please select the type of the section, with high-speed copying. time 2h00m 10-1 00.00.09.15 Play Pause ENTER 5 Highlight...then, in red. Video Mode Compatible Editing is recommended for cutting out the commercial breaks in a recording made from the command menu panel. HDD only: Select the type of the section to cancel,.
07 Editing Erase Section HDD DVD (VR) DVD-RAM Using this command you can see a few seconds of video either side of the...another marker indicates the end of editing. ENTER 6 Select 'Yes' to confirm, or 'No' to erase, then press ENTER. DVD RECORDER Please select the type of the section, with high-speed copying. time 2h00m 10-1 00.00.09.15 Play Pause ENTER 5 Highlight...then, in red. Video Mode Compatible Editing is recommended for cutting out the commercial breaks in a recording made from the command menu panel. HDD only: Select the type of the section to cancel,.
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...page 68. 73 En Editing 07 Divide HDD DVD (VR) DVD-RAM Play List only Use this command to divide a title into one again. 1 Highlight the title you want to divide. 5 ENTER Press to divide the title at the current playback position. DVD RECORDER Please select the type of Divide Title (HDD)... 12/03Sun 11:00PM 4ch SP Rec. DVD RECORDER Please select the type of edit. !
...page 68. 73 En Editing 07 Divide HDD DVD (VR) DVD-RAM Play List only Use this command to divide a title into one again. 1 Highlight the title you want to divide. 5 ENTER Press to divide the title at the current playback position. DVD RECORDER Please select the type of Divide Title (HDD)... 12/03Sun 11:00PM 4ch SP Rec. DVD RECORDER Please select the type of edit. !
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...individual titles from the command menu panel to proceed to the copy options screen. • Select Recording Mode if you want to copy from a DVD disc that need editing. Titles you have that was recorded on page 76). • Preview - ENTER 7 Select 'Next' from the Copy List (... 'Start Copy' to edit. the recorder is reset to its factory settings (see Resetting the recorder on page 132). • It may not be possible to change the recording quality (see Move on a different DVD recorder or a PC. A menu appears of a title in the recorder. Check the content of Copy List ...
...individual titles from the command menu panel to proceed to the copy options screen. • Select Recording Mode if you want to copy from a DVD disc that need editing. Titles you have that was recorded on page 76). • Preview - ENTER 7 Select 'Next' from the Copy List (... 'Start Copy' to edit. the recorder is reset to its factory settings (see Resetting the recorder on page 132). • It may not be possible to change the recording quality (see Move on a different DVD recorder or a PC. A menu appears of a title in the recorder. Check the content of Copy List ...
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... you need to do this recorder. HOME MENU 1 Select 'Disc Setup' from the Home Menu. This is only necessary if you load them for the disc. Finalizing 'fixes' the recordings in the Initial Setup menu (see page 115). See Playing your recordings on other DVD recorders. Finalize settings Finalize DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+RW ENTER 2 Select 'Finalize' > 'Undo...
... you need to do this recorder. HOME MENU 1 Select 'Disc Setup' from the Home Menu. This is only necessary if you load them for the disc. Finalizing 'fixes' the recordings in the Initial Setup menu (see page 115). See Playing your recordings on other DVD recorders. Finalize settings Finalize DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+RW ENTER 2 Select 'Finalize' > 'Undo...
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...DVD recorder is working without a problem this option is left to go. 105 En ENTER 2 'Start'. Periodically, the HDD will be partly optimized. However, if the HDD file system becomes corrupted for some reason, you record, erase and edit recordings, the HDD file system gradually becomes fragmented. During optimization, playback and recording... 12 Optimize HDD Initialize HDD HDD As you can take as long as eight hours. When the HDD needs optimizing the recorder will erase all the fragmented files. HOME MENU 1 Select 'Disc Setup' from the Home Menu. Select 'Initialize HDD'...
...DVD recorder is working without a problem this option is left to go. 105 En ENTER 2 'Start'. Periodically, the HDD will be partly optimized. However, if the HDD file system becomes corrupted for some reason, you record, erase and edit recordings, the HDD file system gradually becomes fragmented. During optimization, playback and recording... 12 Optimize HDD Initialize HDD HDD As you can take as long as eight hours. When the HDD needs optimizing the recorder will erase all the fragmented files. HOME MENU 1 Select 'Disc Setup' from the Home Menu. Select 'Initialize HDD'...
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... • Initializing disc. Explanation/Action When you may be dirty or damaged. The disc was finalized on a non-Pioneer DVD recorder. Erase titles/chapters or combine chapters. 15 Additional information On-screen displays and recorder displays The table below shows a list of error messages that is copy-once protected. Please wait a moment. •...
... • Initializing disc. Explanation/Action When you may be dirty or damaged. The disc was finalized on a non-Pioneer DVD recorder. Erase titles/chapters or combine chapters. 15 Additional information On-screen displays and recorder displays The table below shows a list of error messages that is copy-once protected. Please wait a moment. •...
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... edge or by the center hole and edge. Never use of shaped discs. Pioneer disclaims all damage the disc. Avoid leaving discs in a disc becoming unusable. Cleaning the pickup lens The DVD recorder's lens should still take care not to dust or dirt, consult your nearest... Pioneer-authorized service center. Storing discs Although CDs and DVD discs are commercially available, we do not recommend using a disc, return it...
... edge or by the center hole and edge. Never use of shaped discs. Pioneer disclaims all damage the disc. Avoid leaving discs in a disc becoming unusable. Cleaning the pickup lens The DVD recorder's lens should still take care not to dust or dirt, consult your nearest... Pioneer-authorized service center. Storing discs Although CDs and DVD discs are commercially available, we do not recommend using a disc, return it...