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...Using the remote control 6 Disc/content format playback compatibility 7 About the internal hard disk drive 12 Symbols used in this manual 13 02 Connections Rear panel connections 14 Front panel connections 15 Easy connections 16 Using other types of video output 17 ... 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 36 Basic recording from the TV 37 Setting a timer recording 38 Simultaneous recording and playback (Chase Play 46 Recording from...
...Using the remote control 6 Disc/content format playback compatibility 7 About the internal hard disk drive 12 Symbols used in this manual 13 02 Connections Rear panel connections 14 Front panel connections 15 Easy connections 16 Using other types of video output 17 ... 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 36 Basic recording from the TV 37 Setting a timer recording 38 Simultaneous recording and playback (Chase Play 46 Recording from...
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... files from a disc or USB device 93 Importing files to the HDD 93 Selecting multiple files or folders 94 Copying files to a DVD-R/-RW 94 Copying selected files to a DVD-R/-RW 95 Editing files on the HDD 96 Printing files 98 12 The Disc Setup menu Basic settings 99 ...HDD 101 13 The Video Adjust menu Setting the picture quality for TV and external inputs 102 Setting the picture quality for disc playback 103 14 The Initial Setup menu Using the Initial Setup menu 105 Selecting other languages for language options 115 15 Additional information Minimum copying times 116 Manual recording...
... files from a disc or USB device 93 Importing files to the HDD 93 Selecting multiple files or folders 94 Copying files to a DVD-R/-RW 94 Copying selected files to a DVD-R/-RW 95 Editing files on the HDD 96 Printing files 98 12 The Disc Setup menu Basic settings 99 ...HDD 101 13 The Video Adjust menu Setting the picture quality for TV and external inputs 102 Setting the picture quality for disc playback 103 14 The Initial Setup menu Using the Initial Setup menu 105 Selecting other languages for language options 115 15 Additional information Minimum copying times 116 Manual recording...
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... Panasonic and Maxell discs have to be initialized before it can 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 Copy- ì once protected material Playback in some specific compatibility differences between...
... Panasonic and Maxell discs have to be initialized before it can 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 Copy- ì once protected material Playback in some specific compatibility differences between...
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...8226; Plays all files with the .avi extension are recognized as DVD-Video, individual DivX video files are used or distributed without a license from DivX, Inc. For detailed information, please see the instruction manuals or help files that by default they will be used under ... refers to an audio compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporation. and are called "Titles". do not use for other recording equipment) 10 used for the recorder to record it. DivX video compatibility DivX is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. specifically, Pro, Lossless, Voice and VBR) •...
...8226; Plays all files with the .avi extension are recognized as DVD-Video, individual DivX video files are used or distributed without a license from DivX, Inc. For detailed information, please see the instruction manuals or help files that by default they will be used under ... refers to an audio compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporation. and are called "Titles". do not use for other recording equipment) 10 used for the recorder to record it. DivX video compatibility DivX is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. specifically, Pro, Lossless, Voice and VBR) •...
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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 DVD disc (recordable or playback only), finalized or not. HDD HDD DVD Any type 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 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 DVD disc (recordable or playback only), finalized or not. HDD HDD DVD Any type 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 the above 13 En DVD-Video Commercially produced DVD, finalized Video mode DVD-R/-RW.
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..., however, does not support audio. HDCP is not compatible 21 with DVD players and recorders, DTV, set-top boxes, and other AV devices. If your connected component is only compatible with the connector on the recorder. Note 1 Depending on the component you have connected, using a DVI... on page 112 for more information. Connections 02 Connecting using HDMI 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 this). To HDMI input HDMI-compatible display HDMI OUT ANTENNA IN R AUDIO INPUT ...
..., however, does not support audio. HDCP is not compatible 21 with DVD players and recorders, DTV, set-top boxes, and other AV devices. If your connected component is only compatible with the connector on the recorder. Note 1 Depending on the component you have connected, using a DVI... on page 112 for more information. Connections 02 Connecting using HDMI 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 this). To HDMI input HDMI-compatible display HDMI OUT ANTENNA IN R AUDIO INPUT ...
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... those of HDMI licensing LLC. To have this unit. • You cannot use the Auto Start Recording function (see Switching on and setting up to the operating manual for more information regarding how your plasma television before you have a connected plasma television or AV system ...power set to turn the power to your plasma television or AV system for your plasma television, set to an HDMI Control-compatible Pioneer plasma television or AV system (amplifier or AV receiver etc.) with a plasma television. Certain connected plasma televisions may not function properly...
... those of HDMI licensing LLC. To have this unit. • You cannot use the Auto Start Recording function (see Switching on and setting up to the operating manual for more information regarding how your plasma television before you have a connected plasma television or AV system ...power set to turn the power to your plasma television or AV system for your plasma television, set to an HDMI Control-compatible Pioneer plasma television or AV system (amplifier or AV receiver etc.) with a plasma television. Certain connected plasma televisions may not function properly...
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... clock display. 5 (page 38) Lights when a timer recording has been set. (Indicator blinks if the timer has been set to DVD but there isn't a recordable disc loaded, or the timer has been set to HDD but the HDD is not recordable.) NTSC Lights when the video output signal format is NTSC....to SP (standard play). MN Lights when the recording mode is set to MN (manual recording level) mode. 7 Character display 8 R/RW Indicates the type of recordable DVD loaded: DVD-R or DVD-RW. 9 AUTO Lights when Auto Start Recording has been set, and during Auto Start Recording. 10 PL (page 67) Lights when a VR...
... clock display. 5 (page 38) Lights when a timer recording has been set. (Indicator blinks if the timer has been set to DVD but there isn't a recordable disc loaded, or the timer has been set to HDD but the HDD is not recordable.) NTSC Lights when the video output signal format is NTSC....to SP (standard play). MN Lights when the recording mode is set to MN (manual recording level) mode. 7 Character display 8 R/RW Indicates the type of recordable DVD loaded: DVD-R or DVD-RW. 9 AUTO Lights when Auto Start Recording has been set, and during Auto Start Recording. 10 PL (page 67) Lights when a VR...
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... er SaTvieme Zone P Mexico Baja California Norte p NaDvi.gSa.Ttor Off Press then use these signals to set the clock manually. ENTER 7 Select the TV screen type, 'Wide (16:9)' or 'Standard (4:3)'. This recorder can set the clock automatically. You can use the / buttons to select 'On' or 'Off' for automatic time setting...
... er SaTvieme Zone P Mexico Baja California Norte p NaDvi.gSa.Ttor Off Press then use these signals to set the clock manually. ENTER 7 Select the TV screen type, 'Wide (16:9)' or 'Standard (4:3)'. This recorder can set the clock automatically. You can use the / buttons to select 'On' or 'Off' for automatic time setting...
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... want to recordable DVD. k Setting Line Syesttuepmi s co m p l et e! 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 106. 32 En er Save Finish Setup p Navigator Go Back That completes basic setup using the manual channel setting. Press ENTER...
... want to recordable DVD. k Setting Line Syesttuepmi s co m p l et e! 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 106. 32 En er Save Finish Setup p Navigator Go Back That completes basic setup using the manual channel setting. Press ENTER...
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... your discs. • Pioneer takes no responsibility for detailed disc compatibility information. If the 99th title is being pulled from HDD to DVD-R/-RW (Video mode) or DVD+R/+RW is possible. you have the full choice of recording quality options, including manual mode, and of two formats. HDD Video mode compatibility When recording to the HDD you can choose...
... your discs. • Pioneer takes no responsibility for detailed disc compatibility information. If the 99th title is being pulled from HDD to DVD-R/-RW (Video mode) or DVD+R/+RW is possible. you have the full choice of recording quality options, including manual mode, and of two formats. HDD Video mode compatibility When recording to the HDD you can choose...
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... Audio Programme (SAP). When Manual Recording is recorded. If you will usually want to record before recording by changing to Mono. Default quality, used for channel 34, press 3, 4, ENTER.1 • CH +/- The current audio channel is the longest recording time available. Setting the picture quality/ recording time DVD (VR) DVD (Video) DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM HDD Before starting a recording, you select XP+, the...
... Audio Programme (SAP). When Manual Recording is recorded. If you will usually want to record before recording by changing to Mono. Default quality, used for channel 34, press 3, 4, ENTER.1 • CH +/- The current audio channel is the longest recording time available. Setting the picture quality/ recording time DVD (VR) DVD (Video) DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM HDD Before starting a recording, you select XP+, the...
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...Manual/ Linear PCM/XP+ (available only when manual recording is on the front panel to select the channel number. buttons on ). See Changing audio channels on page 36 for recording. • If you're recording to DVD, load a recordable disc (if you load a new blank DVD-RW or DVD+RW disc, the recorder... the HDD or a DVD and selecting the recording quality. 1 HDD DVD Select the HDD or DVD for more on playback. REC 5 ì Start recording. The time the recording will end is not displayed.) Basic recording from the TV DVD (VR) DVD (Video) DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM HDD Basic recording from ...
...Manual/ Linear PCM/XP+ (available only when manual recording is on the front panel to select the channel number. buttons on ). See Changing audio channels on page 36 for recording. • If you're recording to DVD, load a recordable disc (if you load a new blank DVD-RW or DVD+RW disc, the recorder... the HDD or a DVD and selecting the recording quality. 1 HDD DVD Select the HDD or DVD for more on playback. REC 5 ì Start recording. The time the recording will end is not displayed.) Basic recording from the TV DVD (VR) DVD (Video) DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM HDD Basic recording from ...
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... is already recording. - You can also set the recorder so that timer programme will start if: - DVD (VR) DVD (Video) DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM HDD Using the timer recording features you can set a timer recording to record to the disc if it would not otherwise fit at the recording quality you set (see Setting a manual timer recording on the HDD/ DVD, or after recording restarts). You...
... is already recording. - You can also set the recorder so that timer programme will start if: - DVD (VR) DVD (Video) DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM HDD Using the timer recording features you can set a timer recording to record to the disc if it would not otherwise fit at the recording quality you set (see Setting a manual timer recording on the HDD/ DVD, or after recording restarts). You...
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...SP HDD/DVD HDD As you move the cursor around the grid, an arrow stretches from the start , stop and channel settings are correct. Note that the settings are made using the VCR Plus+ programming system This system makes programming timer recordings very simple. 05 Recording ... the cursor to select digits from the onscreen display. 2 After making the settings, select 'Enter' and press ENTER. A recording of up the guide channel (see Setting a manual timer recording on page 42). PlusCode# 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Clear Cancel Details Enter • Use the number buttons to ...
...SP HDD/DVD HDD As you move the cursor around the grid, an arrow stretches from the start , stop and channel settings are correct. Note that the settings are made using the VCR Plus+ programming system This system makes programming timer recordings very simple. 05 Recording ... the cursor to select digits from the onscreen display. 2 After making the settings, select 'Enter' and press ENTER. A recording of up the guide channel (see Setting a manual timer recording on page 42). PlusCode# 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Clear Cancel Details Enter • Use the number buttons to ...
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... the full VCR Plus+ programme screen. Recording 05 Checking/editing timer recording settings You can check and/or edit the timer recording settings made to the HDD. See VCR Plus+ CH Setting on the power and use this . See Setting a manual timer recording on page 42 for more on page ...entered a valid number, the programme has already finished. 41 En VCR Plus+ programming with the timer recording details. 2 Check and edit the fields as necessary. If you want to record to a DVD disc, you to enter the PlusCode programming number. 2 Use the number buttons to enter the number...
... the full VCR Plus+ programme screen. Recording 05 Checking/editing timer recording settings You can check and/or edit the timer recording settings made to the HDD. See VCR Plus+ CH Setting on the power and use this . See Setting a manual timer recording on page 42 for more on page ...entered a valid number, the programme has already finished. 41 En VCR Plus+ programming with the timer recording details. 2 Check and edit the fields as necessary. If you want to record to a DVD disc, you to enter the PlusCode programming number. 2 Use the number buttons to enter the number...
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Recording Mode - If Manual Recording is on the HDD and the currently loaded recordable DVD is shown next to Tmr Pgms. • If there are more than five timer programmes already set up to one of timer ... then use the / buttons to change the recording mode, recording destination, etc., select 'Set Detailed'. Select HDD for hard disk recording or DVD for cable, excluding skip channels), or one month in advance, or select a daily or weekly programme. • Start - 05 Recording Setting a manual timer recording The timer recording screen you can also access the Timer...
Recording Mode - If Manual Recording is on the HDD and the currently loaded recordable DVD is shown next to Tmr Pgms. • If there are more than five timer programmes already set up to one of timer ... then use the / buttons to change the recording mode, recording destination, etc., select 'Set Detailed'. Select HDD for hard disk recording or DVD for cable, excluding skip channels), or one month in advance, or select a daily or weekly programme. • Start - 05 Recording Setting a manual timer recording The timer recording screen you can also access the Timer...
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...information. 4 HDD DVD Select the HDD or DVD for recording. REC 5 ì Press to record it with an external timer unit.)1 After setting up the recorder. • Use REC MODE to start recording when the other component comes on. See Restrictions on video recording on page 63...switch Auto Start Recording on and start and stop if a timer recording is in timer recording standby. - the HDD is recording or in standby. the recorder is not recordable. 47 - Auto Start Recording will automatically switch on and start . Please bear this . Check the manual that the '...
...information. 4 HDD DVD Select the HDD or DVD for recording. REC 5 ì Press to record it with an external timer unit.)1 After setting up the recorder. • Use REC MODE to start recording when the other component comes on. See Restrictions on video recording on page 63...switch Auto Start Recording on and start and stop if a timer recording is in timer recording standby. - the HDD is recording or in standby. the recorder is not recordable. 47 - Auto Start Recording will automatically switch on and start . Please bear this . Check the manual that the '...
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.../ / / followed by pressing STOP REC then selecting Yes to confirm. Check the manual that the disc name will not be necessary). Finalizing a disc DVD (VR) DVD (Video) DVD+R DVD+RW Finalizing 'fixes' the recordings on the disc so that disc. Note 1 If the TV line system of the... disc is different to the current setting of players (including many Pioneer models) can still record and edit even after ...
.../ / / followed by pressing STOP REC then selecting Yes to confirm. Check the manual that the disc name will not be necessary). Finalizing a disc DVD (VR) DVD (Video) DVD+R DVD+RW Finalizing 'fixes' the recordings on the disc so that disc. Note 1 If the TV line system of the... disc is different to the current setting of players (including many Pioneer models) can still record and edit even after ...
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... any kind of playable or recordable DVD. Use the / / / buttons, number buttons, and ENTER to navigate DVD disc menus, and the number buttons and ENTER for Video CD menus. • When playing video from the HDD, playback will automatically stop playback. • Throughout this manual, the term 'DVD' means any kind of DVD disc, it with the...
... any kind of playable or recordable DVD. Use the / / / buttons, number buttons, and ENTER to navigate DVD disc menus, and the number buttons and ENTER for Video CD menus. • When playing video from the HDD, playback will automatically stop playback. • Throughout this manual, the term 'DVD' means any kind of DVD disc, it with the...