Pioneer DVR-550HX-S Operating instructions

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HDD/DVD RECORDER
DVR-550HX-S
HDD/DVD RECORDER
Operating Instructions
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Published by Pioneer Corporation.
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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly.
After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.
IMPORTANT
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
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WARNING
WARNING
This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire
or shock hazard, do not place any container filed
with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or
flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain
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or moisture.
Before plugging in for the first time, read the following
section carefully.
The voltage of the available power supply differs
according to country or region. Be sure that the
power supply voltage of the area where this unit
will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230 V
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or 120 V) written on the rear panel.
CAUTION
This product is a class 1 laser product, but this product
contains a laser diode higher than Class 1.
To ensure continued safety, do not remove any covers or
attempt to gain access to the rear of the product.
Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
The following caution label appears on your unit.
Location: inside of the unit
CAUTION
ATTENTION
ADVARSEL
VARNING
VORSICHT
PRECAUCIÓN
VARO!
VRW2262 - A
CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN, AVOID EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM.
RADIATIONS LASER VISIBLES ET INVISIBLES DE CLASSE 3B QUAND OUVERT. ÉVITEZ TOUT EXPOSITION AU FAISCEAU.
KLASSE 3B SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING. UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.
KLASS 3B SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD. UNDVIK ATT UTSÄTTA DIG FÖR STRÅLEN.
BEI GEÖFFNETER ABDECKUNG IST SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG DER KLASSE 3B IM GERÄTEINNEREN VORHANDEN.
NICHT DEM LASERSTRAHL AUSSETZEN!
CUANDO SE ABRE HAY RADIACIÓN LÁSER DE CLASE 3B VISIBLE E INVISIBLE. EVITE LA EXPOSICIÓN A LOS RAYOS LÁSER.
AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYVÄLLE JA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LUOKAN 3B LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.
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This product complies with the Low Voltage Directive
(73/23/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC), EMC Directives
(89/336/EEC, amended by 92/31/EEC and
93/68/EEC).
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WARNING
To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked
flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the
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equipment.
If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for used
electronic products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling.
Private households in the member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return their used electronic products free of charge to
designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you purchase a similar new one).
For countries not mentioned above, please contact your local authorities for the correct method of disposal.
By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential
negative effects on the environment and human health.
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Operating Environment
Operating environment temperature and humidity:
+5 ºC to +35 ºC (+41 ºF to +95 ºF); less than 85 %RH
(cooling vents not blocked)
Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in
locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or
strong artificial light)
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VENTILATION CAUTION
When installing this unit, make sure to leave space
around the unit for ventilation to improve heat
radiation (at least 10 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and
10 cm at each side).
CAUTION
The STANDBY/ON switch on this unit will not
completely shut off all power from the AC outlet.
Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect
device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from
the AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore,
make sure the unit has been installed so that the
power cord can be easily unplugged from the AC
outlet in case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard,
the power cord should also be unplugged from the
AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time
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(for example, when on vacation).
WARNING
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the
product, and to protect it from overheating. To
prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be
blocked or covered with items (such as newspapers,
table-cloths, curtains) or by operating the
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equipment on thick carpet or a bed.
This product is for general household purposes. Any
failure due to use for other than household purposes
(such as long-term use for business purposes in a
restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which
requires repair will be charged for even during the
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warranty period.
POWER-CORD CAUTION
If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC
outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed
and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and
mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of
this unit should be performed only by qualified
service personnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the
cut-off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Make
sure it is properly disposed of after removal.
The equipment should be disconnected by removing
the mains plug from the wall socket when left
unused for a long period of time (for example, when
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on vacation).
Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the
plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power
cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a
short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a
piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the
cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other
cords. The power cords should be routed such that they
are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord
can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check
the power cord once in a while. When you find it
damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized
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Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified
service personnel.
IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the
fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark
or the BSI mark
on the body of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug
must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be obtained from your local dealer.
If the fitted moulded plug is unsuitable for your socket outlet, then the fuse shall be removed and the plug cut off and disposed of
safely. There is a danger of severe electrical shock if the cut off plug is inserted into any 13 amp socket.
If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.
IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue : Neutral Brown : Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in
your plug, proceed as follows ;
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the
letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the
letter L or coloured RED.
How to replace the fuse: Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse.
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Contents
01 Before you start
What’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Putting the batteries in the remote
control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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
Connecting a TV antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Easy connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using other types of audio/
video output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Connecting to a cable box or satellite
receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting an external
decoder box (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting an external
decoder box (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connecting to an AV amplifier/
receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connecting using HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Connecting other AV sources . . . . . . . . . 22
Plugging in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
03 Controls and displays
Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Common Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
04 Getting started
Switching on and setting up . . . . . . . . . . 29
For users receiving digital broadcast
services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Setting up the GUIDE Plus+®
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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05 Using the GUIDE Plus+®
electronic programme guide
The GUIDE Plus+® system . . . . . . . . . .
Using the GUIDE Plus+® system . . . . .
Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GUIDE Plus+® FAQ and
troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
36
36
38
47
06 Using the digital electronic
programme guide
The Digital EPG system . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Digital EPG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting timer programmes . . . . . . . . . . .
Other useful EPG functions . . . . . . . . . .
50
51
51
56
07 Recording
About DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About HDD recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recorded audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restrictions on video recording . . . . . . .
Using the built-in A.TV and
D.TV tuners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the picture quality/
recording time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Basic recording from the TV . . . . . . . . . .
Pause Live TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Timer recording FAQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Simultaneous recording and playback
(Chase Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recording from an external
component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Playing your recordings on other DVD
players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Initializing recordable DVD discs . . . . . .
DVD-RW Auto Initialize. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
58
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60
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65
67
68
69
69
70
71
72
08 Playback
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Basic playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Disc Navigator to browse the
contents of a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scanning discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Playing in slow motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Frame advance/frame reverse . . . . . . . .
The Play Mode menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Displaying and switching subtitles . . . . .
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Switching DVD and DivX
soundtracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Switching audio channels . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Switching camera angles . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Displaying disc information
on-screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
14 The Disc Setup menu
09 Playing and recording from a DV
camcorder
15 The Video Adjust menu
Basic settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Initialize settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Finalize settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Optimize HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Initialize HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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117
117
117
118
Playing from a DV camcorder . . . . . . . . . 84
Recording from a DV camcorder . . . . . . . 84
About DV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Setting the picture quality for TV
and external inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Setting the picture quality for disc
playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
10 Editing
16 The Initial Setup menu
Editing options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
The Disc Navigator screen . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Using the Initial Setup menu . . . . . . . . 122
Selecting other languages for
language options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Using Software Update
(Digital tuner) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
11 Copying and backup
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
One Touch Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Using Copy Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Using disc backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
12 Using the Jukebox
Copying music to the HDD . . . . . . . . . . 106
Playing music from the Jukebox . . . . . . 107
Editing Jukebox albums . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
13 The PhotoViewer
Locating JPEG picture files . . . . . . . . . . 109
Changing the display style of the
PhotoViewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Playing a slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Reloading files from a disc . . . . . . . . . . 111
Importing files to the HDD. . . . . . . . . . . 111
Selecting multiple files or folders . . . . . 112
Copying selected files to a
DVD-R/-RW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Editing files on the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
17 Additional information
Setting up the remote to control
your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Minimum copying times. . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Manual recording modes . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
If the picture freezes and the front panel
and remote control buttons stop
working . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
On-screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Front-panel displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Country/Area code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Screen sizes and disc formats . . . . . . . 150
Handling discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Cleaning the pickup lens . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Hints on installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Moving the recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Resetting the recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
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Before you start
Chapter 1
Before you start
What’s in the box
Please confirm that the following
accessories are in the box when you open it;
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Remote control
AA/R6P dry cell batteries x 2
Audio/video cable (red/white/yellow)
G-LINK™ cable
RF antenna cable x 2
Power cable
These operating instructions
Warranty card
Putting the batteries in the
remote control
• Insert two AA/R6P batteries into the
battery compartment following the
indications (,) inside the
compartment.
Important
Incorrect use of batteries can result in
hazards such as leakage and bursting.
Please observe the following:
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• Don’t mix new and old batteries
together.
• Don’t use different kinds of batteries
together — although they may look
similar, different batteries may have
different voltages.
• Make sure that the plus and minus ends
of each battery match the indications in
the battery compartment.
• Remove batteries from equipment that
isn’t going to be used for a month or
more.
• When disposing of used batteries,
please comply with governmental
regulations or environmental public
instruction’s rules that apply in your
country or area.
WARNING
Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or
other excessively hot place, such as inside a car or
near a heater. This can cause batteries to leak,
overheat, explode or catch fire. It can also reduce the
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life or performance of batteries.
Using the remote control
Please keep in mind the following when
using the remote control:
• Make sure that there are no obstacles
between the remote and the remote
sensor on the unit.
• Remote operation may become
unreliable if strong sunlight or
fluorescent light is shining on the unit’s
remote sensor.
• Remote controllers for different devices
can interfere with each other. Avoid
using remotes for other equipment
located close to this unit.
• Replace the batteries when you notice a
fall off in the operating range of the
remote.
• When the batteries run down or you
change the batteries, the remote control
mode is reset to Recorder 1. See Remote
Control Mode on page 134.
• Use within the operating range in front of
the remote control sensor on the front
panel, as shown.
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Before you start
• You can control this recorder using the
remote sensor of another Pioneer
component via the CONTROL IN jack on
the rear panel. See Rear panel
connections on page 14 for more
information.
Disc/content format playback
compatibility
Compatible media
• DVD-RW ver. 1.1 / 1x / 1x to 2x, ver. 1.2 /
2x to 4x / 2x to 6x
• DVD-R ver. 2.0 /1x / 1x to 4x /
1x to 8x / 1x to 16x, ver. 2.1 / 1x to 8x / 1x
to 16x
• DVD+RW 1x to 2.4x / 1x to 4x / 3.3x to 8x
• DVD+R 1x to 2.4x / 1x to 4x / 1x to 8x / 1x
to 16x
• DVD-RAM ver. 2.0 / 2x, ver. 2.1 / 2x / 2x to
3x / 2x to 5x, ver. 2.2 / 2x / 2x to 3x / 2x to 5x
• DVD-R DL ver. 3.0 / 2x to 4x / 2x to 8x
• DVD+R DL 2.4x / 2.4x to 8x
Note that older models of DVD recorders
and DVD writers may reject DVD-RW ver. 1.2
discs and/or corrupt the data on the disc. If
you want to share DVD-RW discs between
this recorder and an older recorder/writer,
we recommend using ver. 1.1 discs.
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The following table shows older Pioneer DVD
recorders’ limited compatibility with DVDRW ver. 1.2 discs.
Model
DVR-7000
DVR-3100/
DVR-5100H
Playable
Yes*
1,2,3
Yes*1
Recordable
No
No
*1 Discs should be finalized in this recorder before
playing. Unfinalized VR mode and Video mode discs
may not play.
*2 Cannot read the CPRM information will show in
the display when you load a disc. However, this will not
affect playback.
*3 Copy-once protected disc titles will not play.
Readable file system
This recorder can play DVDs recorded under
the following file systems1: ISO 9660*, UDF
1.02, UDF 1.50, UDF 2.00, UDF 2.01.
* ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 compliant. Romeo and
Joliet file systems are both compatible with
this recorder.
Note
1 • Depending on the recording technique used, even files recorded in compatible file systems may not play
correctly.
• MP3/WMA files can be played back when recorded onto a DVD that contains no video files and uses the UDF
1.02, UDF 1.50, UDF 2.01 or ISO 9660 file systems.
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Before you start
HDD/DVD Recording and playback compatibility
This recorder can play and record all widely-used DVD disc types, and additionally provides
HDD functionality. The table below shows some specific compatibility differences between
the different disc types.
HDD
Marks used in this
manual
HDD
DVD-R
DVD (VR)
DVD-RW
DVD (Video)
*1
DVD (VR)
DVD (Video)
*1
*2
DVD+R
DVD
+RW
DVDRAM
DVD+R
DVD+RW
DVD-RAM
*13, 16
Logos
Re-recordable/
Erasable
*3
*3
*3
*14
Editing of recorded
programmes
*4
*4
*4
*4
Recording of Copyonce protected
material
*12
Playback in other
players/recorders
n/a
*5
Chase play
16:9 and 4:3
programme
recording
Bilingual broadcast
*10, 11
recording of both
audio channels
*12
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*6
*6, 15
*8
*9
*11
*11
*11
Notes to table
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*7
*12
*1 Must be initialized for VR mode recording (page 117).
*2 Must be initialized for Video mode recording
(page 117).
*3 Erasable, but free space does not increase.
*4 Cannot erase sections, edit chapters or use playlist
editing.
*5 Must be compatible with DVD-R(VR) playback.
*6 Finalize using this recorder (may not playback in
some units) (page 70).
*7 Must be compatible with DVD-RW(VR) playback.
*8 Must be compatible with DVD+RW playback.
*9 Must be compatible with DVD-RAM playback.
*10 Only when HDD Recording Format is set to Video
Mode Off (page 131).
*11 Only when the recording mode is not set to LPCM.
*12 CPRM-compatible discs only.
*13 Take the disc out of the cartridge before use. Only
Panasonic and Maxell discs have been tested to work
reliably with this recorder. Discs from other makers may
become unusable when recorded or edited.
*14 Erasing a title does not increase the available
recording time, nor increase the number of recordable
titles left.
*15 Must be compatible with DVD+R playback.
*16 Depending on the disc, it may have to be initialized
before it can be recorded (page 117). In this case,
initialization will take about an hour.
is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo
Licensing Corporation.
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Before you start
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 a
conventional single-layer disc. This unit can
record to both DVD-R DL and DVD+R DL
discs.
• If you intend to play DVD-R DL (Video
mode) or DVD+R DL discs recorded on
this unit on other DVD recorders/players,
you must finalize them. (Note that some
DVD recorders/players may not play
even finalized DL discs.)
• This logo indicates that the disc is a
DVD-R DL or DVD+R DL disc:
01
The DVD side of a DualDisc plays in this
product. DVD-Audio content will not play.
For more detailed information on the
DualDisc specification, please refer to the
disc manufacturer or disc retailer.
Other disc compatibility
In addition to DVD, this recorder is
compatible with a wide range of disc types
(media) and formats. Playable discs will
generally feature one of the logos on the disc
and/or disc packaging shown below. Note
however that some disc types, such as
recordable CD (and DVD), may be in an
unplayable format — see below for further
compatibility information.
Audio CD
Correct operation has been confirmed for
DL discs:
• DVD-R DL ver. 3.0/2x to 4x
Mitsubishi Kagaku Media (Verbatim)
• DVD-R DL ver. 3.0/2x to 8x
Mitsubishi Kagaku Media (Verbatim)
That’s
JVC
• DVD+R DL 2.4x
Mitsubishi Kagaku Media (Verbatim)
RICOH
• DVD+R DL 2.4x to 8x
Mitsubishi Kagaku Media (Verbatim)
RICOH
About DualDisc playback
A DualDisc is a new two -sided disc, one side
of which contains DVD content –video,
audio, etc. –while the other side contains
non-DVD content such as digital audio
material.
The non-DVD, audio side of the disc is not
compliant with the CD Audio specification
and therefore may not play.
It is possible that when loading or ejecting a
DualDisc, the opposite side to that being
played will be scratched. Scratched discs
may not be playable.
Video CD
CD-R
CD-RW
Super Video CD (Super VCD)
CD-R/-RW compatibility
This recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RW
discs.
• Readable formats: CD-Audio, Video CD/
Super VCD, ISO 9660 CD-ROM*
containing MP3, WMA, JPEG or DivX
files
* ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 compliant. CD
physical format: Mode1, Mode2 XA Form1.
Romeo and Joliet file systems are both
compatible with this recorder.
• Multi-session playback: Yes (except CDAudio and Video CD/Super VCD)
• Unfinalized disc playback: CD-Audio
only
Compressed audio compatibility
• Compatible media: DVD-ROM,
DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-RAM,
CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW
• Compatible formats: MPEG-1 Audio
Layer 3 (MP3), Windows Media Audio
(WMA)
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01
Before you start
• Sampling rates: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or
48 kHz
• Bit-rates: Any (128 kbps or higher
recommended)
• Variable bit-rate (VBR) MP3 playback:
Yes
• VBR WMA playback: No
• WMA encoder compatibility: Windows
Media Codec 8 (files encoded using
Windows Media Codec 9 may be playable
but some parts of the specification are not
supported; specifically, Pro, Lossless,
Voice and VBR)
• DRM (Digital Rights Management)1 file
playback: No
• File extensions: .mp3, .wma (these must
be used for the recorder to recognize
MP3 and WMA files – do not use for
other file types)
• File structure: Up to 99 folders/999 files
(if these limits are exceeded, only files
and folders up to these limits are
playable)
WMA (Windows Media™ Audio)
compatibility
This recorder can playback Windows Media
Audio content.
WMA is an acronym for Windows Media
Audio and refers to an audio compression
technology developed by Microsoft
Corporation. WMA content can be encoded
by using Windows Media Player for
Windows XP, Windows Media Player 9 or
Windows Media Player 10 series.
DivX video compatibility
DivX is a compressed digital video format
created by the DivX® video codec from DivX,
Inc. This recorder can play DivX video files
burned on CD-R/-RW/-ROM discs. Keeping
the same terminology as DVD-Video,
individual DivX video files are called “Titles”.
When naming files/titles on a CD-R/-RW disc
prior to burning, keep in mind that by default
they will be played in alphabetical order.
• Official DivX® Certified product.
• Plays all versions of DivX® video
(including DivX® 6) with standard
playback of DivX® media files.
• File extensions: .avi and .divx (these
must be used for the recorder to
recognize DivX video files). Note that all
files with the .avi extension are recognized
as MPEG4, but not all of these are
necessarily DivX video files and therefore
may not be playable on this recorder.
• File structure: Up to 99 folders or 999
files.
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are
trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under
license.
Windows Media is a trademark of Microsoft
Corporation.
This product includes technology owned by
Microsoft Corporation and cannot be used or
distributed without a license from Microsoft
Licensing, Inc.
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Note
1 DRM (digital rights management) copy protection is a technology designed to prevent unauthorized copying by
restricting playback, etc. of compressed audio files on devices other than the PC (or other recording equipment)
used to record it. For detailed information, please see the instruction manuals or help files that came with your
PC and/or software.
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Before you start
DivX® VOD content
DivX
In order to play DivX VOD (video on demand)
content on this recorder, you first need to
register the recorder with your DivX VOD
content provider. You do this by generating a
DivX VOD registration code, which you
submit to your provider.
Some DivX VOD content may only be
playable a fixed number of times. When you
load a disc containing this type of DivX VOD
content, the remaining number of plays is
shown on-screen and you then have the
option of playing the disc (thereby using up
one of the remaining plays), or stopping. If
you load a disc that contains expired DivX
VOD content (for example, content that has
zero remaining plays), the message Rental
Expired is displayed.
If your DivX VOD content allows an unlimited
number of plays, then you may load the disc
into your recorder and play the content as
often as you like, and no message will be
displayed.
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• File extensions: .jpg, .jpeg, .jpe, .jif, .jfif
(must be used for the recorder to
recognize JPEG files – do not use for
other file types)
• File structure: The recorder can load up
to 99 folders/999 files at one time (if there
are more files/folders that this on the disc
then more can be reloaded)
PC-created disc compatibility
Discs recorded using a personal computer
may not be playable in this unit due to the
setting of the application software used to
create the disc. In these particular
instances, check with the software publisher
for more detailed information.
Discs recorded in packet write mode (UDF
format) are not compatible with this
recorder.
Check the DVD-R/-RW or CD-R/-RW
software disc boxes for additional
compatibility information.
Dolby Digital
Important
• DivX VOD content is protected by a DRM
system. This restricts playback of
content to specific, registered devices.
• If you load a disc that contains DivX VOD
content not authorized for this recorder,
the message Authorization Error is
displayed and the content will not play.
• Resetting the recorder (as described in
Resetting the recorder on page 152) will
not cause you to lose your registration
code.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
DTS
JPEG file compatibility
• Compatible formats: Baseline JPEG and
EXIF 2.2* still image files
*File format used by digital still cameras
• Sampling ratio: 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0
• Horizontal resolution: 160 to 5120 pixels
• Vertical resolution: 120 to 3840 pixels
• Progressive JPEG compatible: No
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are registered
trademarks of DTS, Inc.
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01
Before you start
DVB
The Digital Video Broadcasting Project, or
DVB for short, is a set of open standards for
digital broadcasting, covering terrestrial,
cable and satellite broadcasts.
Based around the MPEG-2 coding system,
these open standards ensure that compliant
systems are able to work together,
independent of manufacturer.
DVB is extremely flexible, being able to
deliver virtually any kind of digital content to
the home, including High Definition and
Standard Definition TV, broadband
multimedia content and interactive services.
DVB is a registered trademark of the DVB Project.
About the internal hard disk
drive
The internal hard disk drive (HDD) is a fragile
piece of equipment. When used without the
proper care or in the wrong conditions, it is
possible that recorded contents may be
damaged or lost entirely, in some cases
making even normal playback or recording
impossible. Please understand that in the
event of repair or replacement of the HDD or
related components, all your HDD
recordings will be lost.
Please use the recorder following the
guidelines below to protect against possible
HDD failure.
The HDD should not be regarded as a place to
store recordings permanently. We
recommend that you back up your important
recordings onto DVD discs in order to protect
against accidental loss.
Pioneer cannot under any circumstances
accept responsibility for any direct or indirect
loss arising from any inconvenience or loss of
recorded material resulting from HDD failure.
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• Do not move the recorder while it is on
(this includes during EPG download
when the display shows EPG).
• Install and use the recorder on a stable,
level surface.
• Do not block the rear vent/cooling fan.
• Do not use the recorder in excessively
hot or humid places, or in places that
may be subject to sudden changes in
temperature. Sudden changes in
temperature can cause condensation to
form inside the recorder. This can be a
cause of HDD failure.
• While the recorder is switched on
(including during EPG download when
the display shows EPG), do not unplug
from the wall socket or switch the
electricity off from the breaker switch.
• Do not move the recorder immediately
after switching it off. If you need to move
the recorder, please follow the steps
below:
1 After the message POWER OFF is
shown on the front panel display, wait at
least two minutes.
2 Unplug from the wall socket.
3 Move the recorder.
• If there’s a power failure while the
recorder is on there is a chance that
some data on the HDD will be lost.
• The HDD is very delicate. If used over
time in an improper manner or in an
unsuitable environment, it is possible
that the HDD will fail. Signs of problems
include playback unexpectedly freezing
and noticeable block noise (mosaic) in
the picture. However, sometimes there
will be no warning signs of HDD failure.
If the HDD fails, no playback of recorded
material will be possible. In this case it
will be necessary to replace the HDD
unit.
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Before you start
Optimizing HDD performance
As you record and edit material on the HDD,
the data on the disk becomes fragmented,
eventually affecting the recorder’s
performance. Before this happens, the
recorder will warn you that it is time to
optimize the HDD (which you can do from
the Disc Setup menu; see Optimize HDD on
page 117).
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Symbols used in this manual
The following icons are provided to help you
quickly identify which instructions you need
for which kind of disc.
HDD
HDD
DVD
Any type of DVD disc
(recordable or playback
only), finalized or not.
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
Super VCD
WMA/MP3
WMA or MP3 files
DivX
DivX files
ALL
All of the above
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02
Connections
Chapter 2
Connections
Rear panel connections
1
2
ANTENNA R
IN
AUDIO
L
3
4
VIDEO
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
S-VIDEO
INPUT 3
AC IN
AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)
G-LINK
IN
PB
Y
PR
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
6
AV 1 (RGB) – TV
7
8
CONTROL
9 10
1 ANTENNA IN (RF IN)/OUT
Connect your TV antenna to the ANTENNA
IN (RF IN) jack. The signal is passed through
to the ANTENNA OUT jack for connection to
your TV.
2 INPUT 3
Stereo analog audio, video and S-video
inputs for connection to a VCR or other
source component.
3 AV2 (INPUT 1/DECODER) AV
connector
Audio/video input/output SCART-type AV
connector for connecting to a VCR, or other
equipment with a SCART connector. The
input accepts video, S-video and RGB. See
AV2/L1 In on page 127 for how to set this up.
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OUT
ANTENNA(DIGITAL)
IN
HDMI OUT
COAXIAL
OUTPUT
OUT
14
5
5V
30 mA
11
12
8 AV1 (RGB)-TV AV connector
Audio/video output SCART-type AV
connector for connecting to a TV or other
equipment with a SCART connector. The
video output is switchable between video,
S-video and RGB. See AV1 Out on page 126
for how to set this up.
9 G-LINK™
Use to connect the supplied G-LINK™ cable
to enable GUIDE Plus+® to control an
external satellite receiver, etc.
4 HDMI OUT
HDMI output for high quality digital audio
and video.
10 CONTROL IN
Use to control this recorder from the remote
sensor of another Pioneer component with a
CONTROL OUT terminal and bearing the
Pioneer mark. Connect the CONTROL
OUT of the other component to the
CONTROL IN of this recorder using a miniplug cord.
5 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL)
Coaxial digital audio jack for connecting to
an AV amplifier/receiver, Dolby Digital/DTS/
MPEG decoder or other equipment with a
digital input.
11 ANTENNA (DIGITAL) IN/OUT
Connect your DTV antenna to the ANTENNA
(DIGITAL) IN jack. The signal is passed
through to the ANTENNA (DIGITAL) OUT
jack for connection to your TV.
6 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
A high-quality video output for connecting to
a TV or monitor with a component video
input.
12 AC IN – Power inlet
7 OUTPUT
Stereo analog audio, video and S-video
outputs for connection to a TV or AV
amplifier/receiver.
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Connections
02
Front panel connections
Antenna wall outlet
or indoor antenna
Antenna wall outlet
On the front panel there is a flip-down cover
that hides more connections.
ANTENNA
(DIGITAL) IN
ANTENNA
IN (RF IN)
Left side:
ANTENNA R
IN
DV IN
AUDIO
L
VIDEO
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
S-VIDEO
INPUT 3
AC IN
AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)
G-LINK
IN
OUT
ANTENNA(DIGITAL)
IN
HDMI OUT
COAXIAL
OUTPUT
OUT
PB
Y
PR
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
CONTROL
AV 1 (RGB) – TV
5V
30 mA
ANTENNA
OUT
13
13 DV IN
A DV input i.LINK connector, suitable for
connecting a DV camcorder.
To antenna input
Right side:
TV
INPUT 2
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
L(MONO)
R
AUDIO
Important
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14 INPUT 2
Audio/video input (stereo analog audio;
composite and S-video), especially suitable
for camcorders, game consoles, portable
audio, etc.
Connecting a TV antenna
This recorder has separate built-in TV tuners
for terrestrial digital and terrestrial analog TV
broadcasts.
If you are ready to receive digital broadcasts
now, use one of the supplied RF antenna
cables connect an antenna (either an
antenna wall outlet or indoor antenna) to the
ANTENNA (DIGITAL) IN connector. Next,
connect the other supplied RF antenna
cable to connect an antenna to the
ANTENNA IN (RF IN) connector. Lastly,
connect the recorder to your TV from the
ANTENNA OUT connector.
• If there is only one antenna outlet on
your wall, use a divider.
• Do not connect a component that can
receive analog signals to the ANTENNA
(DIGITAL) OUT.
If your area is not yet served with terrestrial
digital services, connect your antenna’s
output to the ANTENNA IN (RF IN)
connector using one of the supplied RF
antenna cables. Next, connect the recorder to
your TV from the ANTENNA OUT connector.
Antenna
wall outlet
ANTENNA
IN (RF IN)
ANTENNA R
IN
AUDIO
L
VIDEO
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
S-VIDEO
INPUT 3
AC IN
AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)
G-LINK
IN
OUT
ANTENNA(DIGITAL)
IN
HDMI OUT
COAXIAL
OUTPUT
OUT
PB
Y
PR
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
AV 1 (RGB) – TV
CONTROL
5V
30 mA
ANTENNA
OUT
To antenna input
TV
We strongly recommend using an outdoor
antenna for better broadcast picture quality.
If, however, you want to use an indoor
antenna, use one with a signal amplifier
rated at 5 V, 30 mA and set Aerial Power to
On in the Initial Setup menu (see page 124).
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02
Connections
Easy connections
The setup described below is a basic setup
that allows you to watch and record TV
programmes, and play discs. Other types of
connections are explained starting on the
following page.
Important
• These connections use SCART cables
(not supplied). If your TV (or VCR) does
not have a SCART connection, and you
want to use the supplied audio/video
cable, see Using the supplied audio/video
cable below.
• The AV1 (RGB)-TV AV connector can
output ordinary (composite), S-video or
RGB video, plus stereo analog audio. The
AV2 (INPUT 1/DECODER) connector
accepts ordinary, S-video and RGB video
input, as well as stereo analog audio.
See AV1 Out on page 126 and AV2/L1 In
on page 127 for how to setup these
options.
• Before making or changing any rear
panel connections, make sure that all
components are switched off and
unplugged from the wall outlet.
1 Connect your TV antenna to the
recorder and TV.
See Connecting a TV antenna on page 15 for
details.
• If you want to incorporate a VCR in your
setup, connect it before the recorder (i.e.,
between the antenna wall outlet and the
antenna input on the recorder).
2 Use a SCART cable (not supplied) to
connect the AV1 (RGB)-TV AV connector on
this recorder to the SCART AV connector on
your TV.
3 Use another SCART cable to connect the
AV2 (INPUT 1/DECODER) AV connector to
a SCART AV connector on your VCR.
Tip
• This recorder has a ‘through’ function
which allows you to record a TV
programme from the built-in TV tuner in
this recorder while watching a video
playing on your VCR (To use this feature
when the recorder is in standby, Power
Save must be set to Off — see Power
Save on page 122).
Using other types of audio/
video output
1
Antenna/cable TV
wall outlet
To antenna input
From antenna output
VCR
From SCART AV
connector
To recorder's
antenna input
Using the supplied audio/video
cable
3
AV2 (INPUT 1/
DECODER)
ANTENNA R
IN
AUDIO
L
If you can’t use the SCART AV connector to
connect your TV to this recorder, there are
standard audio/video output jacks, as well as
an S-video and component video output.
VIDEO
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
S-VIDEO
INPUT 3
AC IN
AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)
G-LINK
IN
OUT
ANTENNA(DIGITAL)
IN
HDMI OUT
COAXIAL
To audio input
OUTPUT
OUT
PB
Y
PR
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
AV 1 (RGB) – TV
CONTROL
5V
30 mA
AV1 (RGB) - TV
To video input
2
TV
AUDIO
OUTPUT
To SCART AV
connector
VIDEO
OUTPUT
2
ANTENNA R
IN
AUDIO
L
VIDEO
En
TV
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
INPUT 3
AC IN
AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)
G-LINK
IN
OUT
ANTENNA(DIGITAL)
IN
OUTPUT
PB
Y
PR
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
16
1
S-VIDEO
OUT
AV 1 (RGB) – TV
CONTROL
5V
30 mA
HDMI OUT
COAXIAL
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Connections
02
1 Connect the VIDEO OUTPUT jack to a
video input on your TV.
Use the yellow jack of the supplied audio/
video cable for the video connection.
2 Connect the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks to
the corresponding audio inputs on your TV.
Use the red and white jacks of the supplied
audio/video cable for the audio connection.
Make sure you match up the left and right
outputs with their corresponding inputs for
correct stereo sound.
Using the S-video or component
video output
2 Connect the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks to
the corresponding audio inputs on your
TV.
You can use the supplied audio/video cable,
leaving the yellow video plug disconnected.
Make sure you match up the left and right
outputs with their corresponding inputs for
correct stereo sound.
Connecting to a cable box or
satellite receiver
If you have a cable box or satellite receiver
with a built-in decoder, connect it to this
recorder and your TV as shown on this
page.1 If you are using a separate decoder
box for your cable/satellite TV, set up
following the instructions on the next page.
To component video input
To video input
To audio input
Using the setup on this page you can:
2
TV
1
S-VIDEO
OUTPUT
AUDIO
OUTPUT
ANTENNA R
IN
AUDIO
L
VIDEO
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
S-VIDEO
INPUT 3
AC IN
AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)
G-LINK
IN
OUT
ANTENNA(DIGITAL)
IN
HDMI OUT
COAXIAL
OUTPUT
OUT
PB
Y
PR
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
AV 1 (RGB) – TV
CONTROL
5V
30 mA
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
1 Connect the S-video or component
video output to a similar input on your
TV.
For an S-video connection, use an S-video
cable (not supplied) to connect the S-VIDEO
OUTPUT jack to an S-video input on your TV.
For a component video connection, use a
component video cable (not supplied) to
connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
jacks to a component video input on your TV.
See also Component Video Out on page 126
for how to set up the component video
output for use with a progressive scancompatible TV.
• Record any channel by selecting it on
the cable box, satellite receiver or digital
terrestrial receiver.
• Change channels and set timer
recordings on the external receiver using
the GUIDE Plus+® system (via the
G-LINK™ cable, and after setting up).
Important
• Do not connect this recorder to your TV
‘through’ your VCR, satellite receiver or
other component. Always connect each
component directly to your TV or AV
amplifier/receiver.
• When using the GUIDE Plus+ system to
make a timer recording from an external
receiver, make sure that the external
receiver is switched on.
Note
1 The diagram shows SCART video connections, but you can alternatively use any of the other audio/video
connections.
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02
Connections
1
Satellite dish/
antenna/cable TV
wall outlet
To antenna input
From antenna output
Cable/Satellite
receiver
Position the IR transmitter end of the
G-LINK™ cable so that the IR receiver on
your cable/satellite receiver will pick up the
control signals (see diagram).
O
From SCART AV
connector
S-VIDEO
INPUT 3
AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)
G-LINK
IN
OUTPUT
AV 1 (RGB) – TV
To recorder's
antenna input
ANTENNA R
IN
AUDIO
L
AV2 (INPUT 1/
DECODER)
4
G-LINK cable
VIDEO
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
S-VIDEO
INPUT 3
AC IN
AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)
G-LINK
IN
OUT
ANTENNA(DIGITAL)
IN
HDMI OUT
COAXIAL
OUTPUT
OUT
PB
Y
PR
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
AV 1 (RGB) – TV
CONTROL
5V
30 mA
AV1 (RGB) - TV
2
To SCART AV
connector
TV
1 Connect RF antenna cables as shown.
See Connecting a TV antenna on page 15 for
more on RF antenna connections, including
from this recorder to your TV.
2 Use a SCART cable (not supplied) to
connect the AV1 (RGB)-TV AV connector
to a SCART AV connector on your TV.
This enables you to watch discs.
3 Use another SCART cable to connect
the AV2 (INPUT 1/DECODER) AV
connector to a SCART AV connector on
your cable box/satellite receiver.
This enables you to record scrambled TV
channels.
4 Plug the supplied G-LINK™ cable to
the G-LINK™ jack.
This enables you to control the tuner in the
external receiver using the GUIDE Plus+®
system.
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CONTROL
3
See the manual that came with your cable/
satellite receiver if you’re not sure where the
IR receiver is on the front panel.
Alternatively, experiment with the remote
control, operating it from very close range
until you find the place where the receiver
responds.
Tip
• This recorder has a ‘through’ function
which allows you to record a TV
programme from the built-in TV tuner in
this recorder while watching a video
playing on your VCR (To use this feature
when the recorder is in standby, Power
Save must be set to Off — see Power
Save on page 122).
Connecting an external
decoder box (1)
If you have an external, dedicated decoder
box for your satellite or cable TV system, use
the setup described on this page. See above
for how to connect the G-LINK™ cable.
Important
• Do not connect your decoder box directly
to this recorder.
• Information from the decoder (for
example, relating to pay TV services), is
only viewable when this recorder is off
(in standby).
• For timer recording to work properly on
this recorder, the VCR/satellite receiver/
cable box must also be switched on
during recording.
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02
Connecting an external
decoder box (2)
• It is not possible to watch one TV
programme and record another using
this setup.
If you only have a decoder, connect it to this
recorder and your TV as shown on this
page.1
SCART AV
connection
1
Antenna/cable TV
wall outlet
2
To antenna input
Using the setup on this page you can:
VCR/Satellite receiver
/Cable box
From SCART AV
connector
• Record scrambled channels received
using the recorder’s built-in analog TV
tuner.
Decoder
3
AV2 (INPUT 1/
DECODER)
ANTENNA R
IN
AUDIO
L
Important
VIDEO
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
S-VIDEO
INPUT 3
AC IN
AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)
G-LINK
IN
OUT
ANTENNA(DIGITAL)
IN
HDMI OUT
COAXIAL
OUTPUT
OUT
PB
Y
PR
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
AV 1 (RGB) – TV
CONTROL
5V
30 mA
AV1 (RGB) - TV
4
• Do not connect this recorder ‘through’
your VCR, satellite receiver or cable box.
Always connect each component
directly to your TV or AV amplifier/
receiver.
Decoder
From SCART AV
connector
To SCART AV
connector
3
TV
1 Connect the cable from the antenna/
cable TV outlet to the antenna input on
your VCR/satellite receiver/cable box.
2 Use a SCART cable (not supplied) to
connect your decoder to your VCR/
satellite receiver/cable box.
See the manual for your decoder box for
more detailed instructions.
3 Use a SCART cable to connect your
VCR/satellite receiver/cable box to the
AV2 (INPUT 1/DECODER) AV connector
on this recorder.
4 Use a SCART cable to connect the AV1
(RGB)-TV AV connector to your TV.
AV2 (INPUT 1/
DECODER)
ANTENNA R
IN
AUDIO
L
VIDEO
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
S-VIDEO
INPUT 3
AC IN
AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)
G-LINK
IN
OUT
ANTENNA(DIGITAL)
IN
HDMI OUT
COAXIAL
OUTPUT
OUT
PB
Y
PR
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
AV 1 (RGB) – TV
CONTROL
5V
30 mA
AV1 (RGB) - TV
2
To SCART AV
connector
TV
1 Connect your TV antenna to the
recorder and TV.
See Connecting a TV antenna on page 15 for
details.
Note
1 In order to use this setup, you will need to make the following settings from the Initial Setup menu:
• Set the AV2/L1 In setting to Decoder from the Initial Setup menu (see AV2/L1 In on page 127).
• From the Manual CH Setting screen, set the Decoder setting for the scrambled channels to On (see Manual
CH Setting on page 125).
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2 Use a SCART cable (not supplied) to
connect the AV1 (RGB)-TV AV connector
to a SCART AV connector on your TV.
This enables you to watch discs.
3 Use another SCART cable to connect
the AV2 (INPUT 1/DECODER) AV
connector to a SCART AV connector on
your decoder box.
This enables you to record scrambled TV
channels.
ANTENNA R
IN
AUDIO
L
VIDEO
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
S-VIDEO
INPUT 3
G-LINK
PB
Y
PR
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
AV 1 (RGB) – TV
AUDIO/VIDEO
OUTPUT
In addition to a digital connection, we
recommend also connecting using the
stereo analog connection for compatibility
with all discs and sources.
You’ll probably also want to connect a video
output to your AV amplifier/receiver. Use the
ordinary video output (as shown here), or the
S-video output.
Important
• Noise may be output from your speakers
if the recorder is not set up to work with
your AV amplifier/receiver properly (see
Audio Out on page 128).
• When watching D.TV only linear PCM
audio is output from the coaxial digital
out jack.
• Do not connect this recorder to your TV
‘through’ your VCR using A/V cables.
Always connect it directly to your TV.
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IN
CONTROL
OUT
ANTENNA(DIGITAL)
IN
5V
HDMI OUT
COAXIAL
30 mA
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
3
2
To audio/video input
AV amp/
receiver
To digital input
From video
output
4
Connecting to an AV
amplifier/receiver
To enjoy multichannel surround sound you
need to connect this recorder to an AV
amplifier/receiver using the digital coaxial
output.
AC IN
AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)
OUTPUT
OUT
To video input
TV
1 Connect your TV antenna to the
recorder and TV.
See Connecting a TV antenna on page 15 for
details.
This enables you to watch and record TV
channels.
2 Connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(COAXIAL) jack on this recorder to a
coaxial digital input on your AV
amplifier/receiver.
This enables you to listen to multichannel
surround sound.
3 Connect the analog AUDIO OUTPUT
and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks on this recorder
to an analog audio and video input on
your AV amplifier/receiver.
4 Connect the AV amplifier/receiver’s
video output to a video input on your TV.
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02
Connecting using HDMI
page 133 for more information. Note that the
HDMI settings remain in effect until you
change them, or connect a new HDMI
component.
If you have an HDMI or DVI-equipped1
monitor or display2, you can connect it to
this recorder using an HDMI cable (not
supplied).
Important
The HDMI connector outputs
uncompressed digital video, as well as
almost every kind of digital audio.
1 Use an HDMI cable to connect the
HDMI OUT connector on this recorder to
an HDMI connector on an HDMIcompatible display.
HDMI
To HDMI
IN
input
HDMI-compatible display
HDMI
OUT
ANTENNA R
IN
AUDIO
L
VIDEO
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
S-VIDEO
INPUT 3
AC IN
AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)
G-LINK
IN
OUT
ANTENNA(DIGITAL)
IN
HDMI OUT
COAXIAL
OUTPUT
OUT
PB
Y
PR
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
AV 1 (RGB) – TV
CONTROL
5V
30 mA
• The arrow on the cable connector body
should be face down for correct
alignment with the connector on the
recorder.
When connected to an HDMI component or
HDCP-compatible DVI component, the
HDMI indicator lights.
HDMI setup is generally automatic. There
are however settings you can change if you
need to. See HDMI Output (only available
when an HDMI device is connected) on
• An HDMI connection can only be made
with DVI-equipped components
compatible with both DVI and Highbandwidth Digital Content Protection
(HDCP). If you choose to connect to a
DVI connector, you will need a DVI to
HDMI adaptor cable. A DVI to HDCP
connection, however, does not support
audio. Consult your local audio dealer for
more information.
• The HDMI connection is compatible with
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz, 16 bit/
20 bit/24 bit 2-channel linear PCM
signals, as well as Dolby Digital, DTS and
MPEG audio bitstream.
• If your connected component is only
compatible 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 this).
About HDMI
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia
Interface) supports both video and audio on
a single digital connection for use with DVD
players and recorders, DTV, set-top boxes,
and other AV devices. HDMI was developed
to provide the technologies of Highbandwidth Digital Content Protection
(HDCP) as well as Digital Visual Interface
(DVI) in one specification. HDCP is used to
protect digital content transmitted and
received by DVI-compliant displays.
Note
1 Depending on the component you have connected, using a DVI connection may result in unreliable signal
transfers.
2 The pixel resolution of this recorder’s HDMI video output is (according to TV format): NTSC (720 x 480i/p, 1280
x 720p, 1920 x 1080i/p) and PAL (720 x 576i/p, 1280 x 720p, 1920 x 1080i/p). If your display is not compatible with
these resolutions the picture may not be correctly reproduced.
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HDMI has the capability to support
standard, enhanced, or high-definition video
plus standard to multi-channel surroundsound audio. HDMI features include
uncompressed digital video, a bandwidth of
up to five gigabits per second (Dual Link),
one connector (instead of several cables and
connectors), and communication between
the AV source and AV devices such as DTVs.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC.
Connecting other AV sources
D.TV
PLTV
DivX
You can connect a DV camcorder or DVD
recorder with DV output to the front panel
DV IN jack.
OPEN/CLOSE
HDD/DVD
A.TV
COPY
• You can use standard video or S-video
cables for the video connection.
• The front panel connections make
convenient connections for a camcorder
input.
• When connecting an external AV source
that only supports monaural sound, only
insert the left (white) audio jack to this
device. Doing so will allow the same
sound track to be recorded to both
channels. You must connect to the
INPUT 2 jack on the front panel.
Connecting a DV camcorder
Connecting a VCR or analog
camcorder
STANDBY/ON
This enables you to record tapes from your
VCR or camcorder.
HDMI
COMMON INTERFACE
DV IN
INPUT 2
CH
AUDIO/VIDEO
OUTPUT
(Rear panel)
STOP REC
ONE TOUCH
COPY
INPUT
SELECT
A.TV/D.TV
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
L(MONO)
R
AUDIO
REC
Important
AUDIO/VIDEO
INPUT
(Front panel)
1
• This jack is for connection to DV
equipment only. It is not compatible with
digital satellite receivers or D-VHS video
decks.
2
OPEN/CLOSE
HDD/DVD
A.TV
STANDBY/ON
D.TV
PLTV
DivX
COPY
HDMI
COMMON INTERFACE
DV IN
INPUT 2
CH
To audio/video input
Analog camcorder
From audio/video output
STOP REC
ONE TOUCH
COPY
INPUT
SELECT
A.TV/D.TV
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
L(MONO)
R
AUDIO
REC
DV
IN
VCR
1 Connect a set of audio and video
inputs of your VCR or camcorder to a set
of outputs on this recorder.
This enables you to record from this recorder
to your VCR or camcorder.
• You can use standard video or S-video
cables for the video connection.
• Alternatively, you can use the AV2
(INPUT 1/DECODER) SCART connector
for audio/video input and output with
just one SCART cable.
2 Connect a set of audio and video
outputs of your VCR or camcorder to a
set of inputs on this recorder.
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From DV output
DV camcorder
• Use a DV cable (not supplied) to
connect the DV jack of your DV
camcorder to the front panel DV IN
jack of this recorder.
Plugging in
After checking all the connections, plug in
the recorder.
• Use the supplied power cable to
connect this recorder to a power outlet.
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03
Chapter 3
Controls and displays
Front panel
1
2
3
4
A.TV
D.TV
PLTV
DivX
COPY
DV IN
1
9
10
A.TV indicator
Lights when analog TV is selected.
D.TV indicator
Lights when digital TV is selected.
PLTV indicator
Lights during recording started using
the Pause Live TV feature.
DivX indicator
Lights during DivX playback.
COPY indicator
Lights when copying is underway.
2 HDD/DVD
Press to switch between HDD and DVD for
recording and playback.
3
Disc tray
7
HDMI
COMMON INTERFACE
INPUT 2
CH
8
6
OPEN/CLOSE
HDD/DVD
STANDBY/ON
5
STOP REC
ONE TOUCH
COPY
INPUT
SELECT
A.TV/D.TV
11
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
L(MONO)
R
9
AUDIO
REC
12
4 HDD/DVD indicator
Indicator lights blue when the hard disk
(HDD) is selected; orange when the DVD
drive is selected.
5 OPEN/CLOSE
Press to open/close the disc tray.
6 HDMI indicator
Lights when this recorder is connected to
HDMI (HDCP) compatible component.
7 Front panel display and IR remote
sensor
See Display on page 25 for details.
8 STANDBY/ON
Press to switch the recorder on/into standby.
9 Front panel inputs
See Front panel connections on page 15 for
more information on these.
10 COMMON INTERFACE slot
Slot for CA module and smart card used to
decode scrambled D.TV channels. See
Common Interface on page 24.
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11 Press to start or restart playback.
Press to stop playback.
STOP REC
Press to stop recording.
ONE TOUCH COPY
Press to start One Touch Copy of the
currently playing title to DVD or the
HDD.
CH +/–
Use to change channels, skip chapters/
tracks, etc.
INPUT SELECT
Press to change the input used for
recording.
A.TV/D.TV
Switches between analog TV antenna
input and digital TV antenna input. The
A.TV and D.TV indicators show which is
selected.
Common Interface
To receive scrambled D.TV channels you will
need a CA module and smart card provided
by your service provider.
Different CA modules support different
encryption systems. This recorder is
designed to work with modules that support
the DVB standard. Contact your service
provider to obtain the right kind of CA
module.
Note that neither CA modules nor smart
cards are supplied or sold by Pioneer.
Inserting a CA module
The Common Interface card slot is located
on the front panel of the recorder.
• Insert the CA module into the card
slot as far as it will go.
12 REC
Press to start recording. Press repeatedly to
set the recording time in 30 minute blocks.
The Common Interface card slot accepts
Type I and Type II PC Cards (PCMCIA cards).
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Display
1
2 3
4
L R
8
7
P
6
1 Lights during playback; blinks when
playback is paused.
LP/SLP
Lights when the recording mode is set to
LP (long play) or SLP (super-long play).
2 Lights when copying.
EP/SEP
Lights when the recording mode is set to
EP (extended play) or SEP (superextended play).
3 Lights during recording; blinks when
recording is paused.
4
5
(page 67)
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 record to the HDD but the
HDD is not recordable.)
NTSC
Lights when the video output signal
format is NTSC.
MN
Lights when the recording mode is set to
MN (manual recording level) mode.
6 Character display
7 R/RW
Lights when a recordable DVD-R or DVD-RW
disc is loaded.
8
PL (page 88)
Lights when a VR mode disc is loaded
and the recorder is in Play List mode.
(page 127)
Indicates which channels of a bilingual
broadcast are recorded.
2 3 (page 134)
Shows the remote control mode (if
nothing is displayed, the remote control
mode is 1).
(page 126)
Lights when the component video output
is set to progressive scan.
V
Lights when an unfinalized Video mode
disc is loaded.
VPS/PDC (page 67)
Lights when receiving a VPS/PDC
broadcast during a VPS/PDC-enabled
timer recording.
5
Recording quality indicators (page 63)
XP
Lights when the recording mode is set to
XP (high quality).
SP
Lights when the recording mode is set to
SP (standard play).
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03
(page 78)
Press to start reverse or forward
scanning. Press again to change the
speed.
Remote control
HDD/DVD
STANDBY/ON
1
12
PREV
STOP
NEXT
STOP REC
INFO
PAUSE
2
/ / (page 78)
While paused, press and hold to start
slow-motion playback. Press repeatedly
to change the playback speed.
PLAY
HELP
REC
3
13
14
While paused, press to advance a single
frame in either direction.
TOP MENU
4
5
DISC
NAVIGATOR
HOME MENU
GUIDE
CHANNEL
+
CM BACK
15
16
When GUIDE Plus+® is displayed, use
to display the previous/next day.
ENTER
–
CHANNEL
CM SKIP
RETURN/EXIT
A.TV/D.TV
6
17
7
8
9
18
PAUSE
LIVE TV
TIMER
REC
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
REC MODE
ONE TOUCH
COPY
19
ABC
ANGLE INPUT SELECT
DEF
MENU
DISPLAY
GHI
JKL
MNO
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
10
CLEAR CLEAR
+
TEXT
TV CONTROL
11
20
21
22
23
INPUT SELECT CHANNEL
VOLUME
TV/DVD
24
OPEN
1 STANDBY/ON
Press to switch the recorder on/into standby.
2
PLAY (page 73)
Press to start playback.
PAUSE
Press to pause playback or recording.
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3 HELP
Press for help on how to use the current GUI
screen.
4 DISC NAVIGATOR (page 77, 88)/
TOP MENU (page 74)
Press to display the Disc Navigator screen,
or the top menu if a DVD-Video or finalized
DVD-R/-RW (Video) disc is loaded.
5
/// and ENTER (Smart Jog)
Used to navigate all on-screen displays.
Rotate the Smart Jog to move the cursor
up or down. Press ENTER to select the
currently highlighted option.
When using the Smart Jog, turn it lighty
to avoid pressing down on the cursor
keys.
While watching D.TV press ENTER to
display the Channel List screen.
Rotate the Smart Jog when playback is
paused to do a frame-by-frame search
back/forward.
STOP (page 73)
Press to stop playback.
CM BACK (commercial back)
Turn the Smart Jog counter-clockwise
during playback to skip progressively
backward through the video playing.
PREV NEXT
Press to skip to the previous or next title/
chapter/track/folder; or to display the
previous or next menu page.
CM SKIP (commercial skip)
Turn the Smart Jog clockwise during
playback to skip progressively forward
through the video playing.
When GUIDE Plus+® is displayed, use
to display the previous/next page.
CHANNEL +/– (page 60)
While stopped, turn the Smart Jog to
change the channel of the built-in TV
tuner.
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6 A.TV/D.TV
Press to switch between analog TV antenna
input and digital TV antenna input. The A.TV
and D.TV indicators on the front panel show
which is selected.
7
Colour buttons
(RED, GREEN, YELLOW, BLUE)
Use when an EPG screen is displayed or
when tuned to a data channel of a digital
broadcast. The function of each button will
be described on-screen, and changes
depending on the screen being displayed.
8 PAUSE LIVE TV (page 65)
Press to start recording the current TV
channel, but with playback paused,
effectively pausing the broadcast.
9
AUDIO (page 61, 62, 81, 82)
Press to change the audio language or
channel. (When the recorder is stopped,
press to change the tuner audio.)
SUBTITLE (page 81)
Press to display/change the subtitles
included in multilingual DVD-Video
discs.
While watching D.TV, press to change
the D.TV subtitles.
ANGLE (page 82)
Press to switch camera angles on discs
with multi-angle scenes.
10 Number buttons, CLEAR, +
Use the number buttons for track/chapter/
title selection; channel selection, and so on.
The same buttons can also be used to enter
names for titles, discs and so on.
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13 Recording controls (page 63)
REC
Press to start recording. Press
repeatedly to set the recording time in
blocks of 30 mins.
When the red action button is visible in a
GUIDE Plus+® screen, use for OneButton-Record.
STOP REC
Press to stop recording.
14 INFO
While watching D.TV, press to display the
information banner.
Press to see additional information for the
highlighted item in the EPG.
15 GUIDE
Press to display the EPG screen; press again
to exit.
16 HOME MENU
Press to display the Home Menu, from
which you can navigate all the functions of
the recorder.
17 RETURN/EXIT
Press to go back one level in the on-screen
menu or display.
Also press to exit the MHEG application.
18 TIMER REC (page 37, 67)
Press to set a timer recording.
REC MODE (page 63)
Press repeatedly to change the
recording mode (picture quality).
Use CLEAR to clear an entry and start again.
19 ONE TOUCH COPY (page 98)
Press to start One Touch Copy of the
currently playing title to DVD or the HDD.
11 TV CONTROL buttons (page 138)
After setting up, use these controls to
control your TV.
20 INPUT SELECT (page 69)
Press to change the input to use for
recording.
12 HDD/DVD (page 63)
Press to select the hard disk (HDD) or DVD
for recording and playback.
21 MENU (page 74)
Press to display the disc menu if a DVDVideo, finalized DVD-R/-RW (Video mode) or
finalized DVD+R/+RW disc is loaded.
When in the GUIDE Plus+® system, use to
jump directly to the Menu bar.
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22 DISPLAY (page 83)
Displays/changes the on-screen information
displays.
23 TEXT (page 61, 62)
Press to display Teletext information (in
European countries except the UK) or to
start the MHEG application display (UK only)
if available during digital broadcasts.
24 TV/DVD
Press to switch between ‘TV mode’, in which
you get the picture and sound from the TV’s
tuner, and ‘DVD mode’, in which you get
picture and sound from the recorder’s tuner
(or an external input).
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04
Chapter 4
Getting started
Switching on and setting up
4
Start the Setup Navigator.
ENTER
When you switch the recorder on for the first
time, you can make several basic settings
using the Setup Navigator feature. This takes
you through setting the clock, the internal TV
tuner and the video output.
k Setting
t Line Complete
System this setup before you
start using your recorder.
er Save
Start
P
p Navigator Cancel
Please use the Initial Setup if you
want to make more detailed settings.
If you’re using the recorder for the first time,
we strongly recommend you use the Setup
Navigator before starting to use the
recorder.
• If you don’t want to use the Setup
Navigator, press to select Cancel,
then press ENTER to exit the Setup
Navigator.
1 Switch on your TV and set the video
input to this recorder.
STANDBY/ON
ENTER
Switch on the recorder.
2
When you switch on for the first time, your
TV should display the Setup Navigator
screen (If the Setup Navigator doesn’t
appear, you can also access it from the
Initial Setup menu; see page 122).
• If this recorder is connected to a
compatible TV using a fully-wired 21-pin
SCART cable, the recorder will take a few
seconds to download country, TV screen
size and language information. (Check
the manual that came with your TV for
compatibility information.)
ENTER
3
Choose a language (then
press ENTER).
5
Select an Aerial Power
1
setting for the built-in digital tuner.
• On: power is always supplied to the
connected aerial, whether the recorder
is on or in standby.
• Auto: power is only supplied when this
recorder is on.
• Off: power is never supplied to the
aerial.
6
ENTER
Select ‘Auto Scan’ to start
scanning for D.TV channels.
• Select Do not set if you want to skip
D.TV channel setup (because they have
already been set up, for example), then
skip to step 8 below.
Initial Setup
ENTER
Basic
Language
Clock Setting
Tuner
Input Line System
Video In/ O ut
Pow er Save
Audio In
HELPp
Audio O ut
Setup N avig ator
Language
Re cording
Playback
7
Select your country.
The recorder starts scanning for new
channels. After the scan is complete the
recorder will let you know how many new
channels were found.
• The country setting will apply to both the
digital and analog TV tuners.
Note
1 If the recorder does not accept the On or Auto setting (the highlight jumps back to Off), check that the antenna
is properly connected and that it is not shorted, then try making the setting again.
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• The clock will also be set automatically
here if D.TV channels are found.
• If no new channels were found a
message appears asking if you want to
scan again. Check the aerial connection
before selecting Yes. (If you select No,
skip to step 8 below.)
• Downloading channels from your TV
Use the Download from TV option to
download all the channels that your TV is
tuned to.
Downloading
Pr 5
32/99
Cancel
ENTER
8
Select the analog TV (A.TV)
Auto Channel Setting (‘Auto Scan’ or
‘Download from TV’), or ‘Do not set’.
k Setting
Auto Channel Setting
Line System
er Save
English
Auto
Scan
P
Download from TV
ENTER
9
Select ‘Auto’ for automatic
time setting, or ‘Manual’ to set the clock
manually.
If the clock was already set from a D.TV
channel in step 6, this step is skipped.
k Setting
Clock Setting
p Navigator Do not Set
Line System
• Select Do not set if you want to skip
channel setup (because they have
already been set up, for example).
• You can only use the Download from
TV feature if this recorder is connected
to your TV using a fully-wired 21-pin
SCART cable via the AV1 (RGB)-TV
connector, and if your TV supports this
function (check your TV’s instruction
manual for more details).
ENTER
•
Select your country.
k Setting
Country Selection
Auto
P
Manual
Auto clock setting
Some TV channels broadcast time
signals together with the programme.
This recorder can use these signals to
set the clock automatically.
Set ‘Clock Set CH‘ to the channel
preset number that broadcasts a time
signal, then move the cursor down to
‘Start’ and press ENTER.
k Setting
Auto Clock Setting
Line System
Date
er Save
Time
P
–– / –– / ––––
–– : ––
p Navigator
Clock Set CH
t Line System
er Save
Country
•
er Save
Pr 1
Start
UK
P
• Auto-tuning channels
The Auto Scan option automatically scans
and sets the channel presets.
Tuning
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Cancel
The recorder takes a short while to set
the time. After you see that it’s set, select
Next to proceed.
k Setting
Auto Clock Setting
Line System
Date
er Save
Time
P
p Navigator
Clock Set CH
M ON 01 / 01 / 2007
11 : 20
Pr 1
Start
Next
If the time could not be set
automatically, press RETURN/EXIT to go
back to the previous screen and select
Manual.
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•
04
Manual clock setting
If no stations in your area are
broadcasting time signals, you can set
the clock manually.
Use the / buttons to set your
time zone.
You can set this by selecting a city or a
time relative to GMT.
1/2
k Setting
Manual Clock Setting
Line System
Time Zone
er Save
England
London
P
p Navigator
Summer Time
Off
Press then use the / buttons to
select ‘On’ or ‘Off’ for summer time,
then press ENTER.
Select On if you are currently using
summer time.
1/2
k Setting
Manual Clock Setting
Line System
Time Zone
er Save
England
London
ENTER
10
Select the EPG (Electronic
Programme Guide) type to use.
• GUIDE Plus+: Use the Gemstar GUIDE
Plus+ EPG (see also Setting up the
GUIDE Plus+® system on page 32 and
Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic
programme guide on page 36).
• Digital EPG: Use the SI EPG
(programme information broadcast
together with digital channels).
• If no channels were found when
scanning for digital TV channels then
this screen does not appear and the EPG
is set according to the country set in step
7 above.
ENTER
11
Select the TV screen type,
‘Wide (16:9)’ or ‘Standard (4:3)’.
k Setting
TV Screen Size
P
p Navigator
Summer Time
Line System
On
er Save
Wide (16:9)
P
Standard (4:3)
p Navigator
Set the date (day/month/year) and
time, then press ENTER to make all
the settings.
2/2
k Setting
Manual Clock Setting
Line
System
Date
er Save
P
Time
p Navigator
Time Zone
Summer Time
MON 01 / 01 / 2007
00 : 00
England
London
On
• Use the / buttons to change the
value in the highlighted field.
• Use the / buttons to move from one
field to another.
• You can go back to the previous screen
in the Setup Navigator by pressing
RETURN/EXIT.
ENTER
12
Select whether or not your TV
is compatible with progressive scan
video.
k Setting
Progressive
Line System
er Save
Compatible
P
Not Compatible
p Navigator Don't Know
• Note that progressive scan video is only
output through the AV1 (RGB)-TV
connector and the component video
outputs.
13 ENTER Press to continue after reading
the HDD caution.
k Setting
In the event of HDD failure, recordings may
be lost or normal playback/recording may
Line
not System
be possible.
er Save
As recordings might be lost in case of a HDD
P failure, we recommend to use the HDD only
as temporary storage media.
p Navigator
Please copy recordings you want to keep
to recordable DVD.
Press ENTER to continue.
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ENTER
14
Select ‘Finish Setup’ to exit
the Setup Navigator, or ‘Go Back’ if you
want to start again.
k Setting
S et u p i s co m p l et e!
Line System
er Save
Fi n i sh S et u p
p Navigator
G o B ack
That completes basic setup using the Setup
Navigator.
• If there are blank channels with no
station, you can set these to skip using
the manual channel setting. See Manual
CH Setting on page 125.
For users receiving digital
broadcast services
This unit can set its internal clock
automatically from digital broadcasts.
However, depending on the broadcaster, the
clock information received may not be
accurate.
Use the following procedure (while the
recorder is not recording) to set the clock
manually.
1
HOME MENU
Press HOME MENU.
Setting up the GUIDE Plus+®
system
This section is only applicable if you chose to
use the GUIDE Plus+ system as the EPG type
in step 10 of the Setup Navigator above.
The GUIDE Plus+® system is a free,
interactive on-screen television
programming guide. The system offers
programme listings for all major channels,
one-touch recording, search by genre,
recommendations according to your profile
and more.
For the GUIDE Plus+ system to function
correctly, it is important that you set the
language and country correctly in the Setup
Navigator, and that you have performed a
scan for available channels, as these are all
used by the GUIDE Plus+ system. If any of
these things are not yet set, please run the
Setup Navigator first (see Switching on and
setting up on page 29).
TV listings information is received via ‘host
channels’. In order to receive the correct TV
listings information for your country or
region you need to set up the GUIDE Plus+
system and ‘download’ the TV listings
information. The initial download can take
up to 24 hours, but once this is done, all
future updates are automatic.
ENTER
2
Select ‘Initial Setup’ > ‘Basic’ >
‘Clock Setting’.
3 Highlight the time setting.
GUIDE
1
Display the GUIDE Plus+ setup
menu.
ENTER
4
Press to display the manual clock
setting screen.
5 Set the correct time.
Return to automatic clock setting
• To return to the automatic clock setting,
follow the instructions for ‘Replace
Channels’ (page 123).
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The language and country settings are
already set to whatever you selected in the
Setup Navigator.
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ENTER
2
Highlight ‘Postal Code’.
ENTER
3
code.
Enter your postal
The system uses your postal code to identify
which TV listings data is correct for the area
in which you live, so it is important that you
enter it correctly.
04
4 If you are using an external receiver
(such as a satellite receiver) with the
supplied G-LINK cable, complete this
step, otherwise jump to step 5 below.
• See Connecting to a cable box or satellite
receiver on page 17 for more on using the
supplied G-LINK cable.
• Select External Receiver 1, 2 or 3, then
press ENTER. (If you have just one
external receiver, use External Receiver
1. You can add further receivers in 2 and
3 if you need to.)
After pressing ENTER:
• Select your reception method
(Terrestrial, Cable or Satellite).
• Select your provider (if applicable).
• Select the brand of your external
receiver.
• Identify which input your external
receiver is connected to.
After completing these steps the recorder
will try and communicate with your external
receiver and change the channel via the GLINK cable. If the channel was successfully
changed, select Yes to confirm.
If the channel did not change, select No. The
GUIDE Plus+ system will try other codes
assigned to your external receiver. If none of
the codes changes the channel
successfully, tune your external receiver to
the host channel for your country (refer to
step 5 below) and leave it on overnight. The
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Getting started
recorder needs to be in standby; it will wake
up automatically and download new codes
from the host channel. The next day, try this
setup process again:
• Press GUIDE to display the GUIDE
Plus+ screen.
• Press to highlight the Menu bar, then
use to reach the Setup area and
select Setup.
• Continue setting up from the start of this
step again.
If your external receiver still doesn’t respond
to the G-LINK controller, please call
customer support and report the brand and
model of your external receiver.
See also GUIDE Plus+ FAQ and
troubleshooting on page 47.
5 Identify the host channel for your
country.
The TV listings information available in the
GUIDE Plus+ system is distributed
throughout Europe by selected broadcasters
called host channels. It is important that the
host (analog) channel for your country is
correctly identified in order to receive
listings information (EPG download).
Follow A, B or C below depending on your
setup:
A If you are not using an external
receiver, this recorder will automatically
scan all channels for the host channel:
• Leave the recorder in standby overnight
(do not leave it switched on).
B If you are using an external receiver,
you need to identify the host channel
from the table below:
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Country/
Region
Host
channels
Austria
Eurosport
Belgium
RTL-TVI
France
Canal+
Germany
Eurosport
Italy
MTV
Netherlands
Eurosport
Spain
Tele 5
Comments
Analog only
Analog only
Analog only
Switzerland
Eurosport
UK
ITV, Eurosport ITV is analog only. Use
Eurosport if you are a
SKY subscriber and
you no longer have an
analog terrestrial
antenna.
• Tune your external receiver to the
appropriate host channel and leave the
receiver on and the recorder in standby
overnight.
C If you use both an external receiver
and this recorder as sources, follow the
instructions above for setting up without
an external receiver. Only if this is
unsuccessful try the external receiver
method.
About EPG download
• EPG data can only be received when the
recorder is in standby. (When not using the
recorder, therefore, please switch it into
standby.) If you’re using an external receiver,
leave this on when EPG data is downloading.
• If you cannot receive any of the host
channels (see the above table) then you
won’t be able to use the GUIDE Plus+
system. In this case do not set the postal
code (or set Country to Other) in the
GUIDE Plus+ setup screen. (When
GUIDE Plus+ service starts in your area,
set the postal code again.)
If digital broadcasts start in your area,
please set the EPG Type Select setting in
the Initial Setup menu to Digital EPG.
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• For any channel that you turn ON, the
GUIDE Plus+ system will need to know
how it is received (the source) and on
which programme number. The source
may be the built-in tuner of this recorder,
or an external receiver. The programme
number is the number on which the
channel can be found on its receiving
device/source. The entry in the Editor
screen must match this number for
correct recording of that channel.
• The above is especially important for the
‘host channel’. Please make sure that
the host channel is always switched ON.
• Even if you can’t use the EPG functions
where you live, you can still set VIDEO
Plus+ recordings and manual
recordings — see Setting a manual
recording on page 44.
• The front panel display shows EPG when
receiving data. If you power on the
recorder during an EPG download, the
download is cancelled.
• EPG data may be received several times
a day. All updates are automatic.
• When downloading EPG data, the
recorder may sound as though it is on.
This is normal.
Checking the downloaded data the
following day
1
GUIDE
Display the GUIDE Plus+ screen.
You should see a grid filled with channel
logos and TV listings information. Use the
/ buttons to review the list. If you notice
that there are channels missing, or that
there are channels in the list that you don’t
get, go to the Editor screen:
• Press repeatedly until the Menu bar is
highlighted.
• Press until Editor is highlighted. The
main area of the screen now shows a list
of channels. Those that are turned ON
are displayed in the grid; those that are
OFF are hidden. Use the ///
buttons to move down the list and turn
channels ON or OFF as necessary.
2
Change the programme
numbers as you like.
Changing the programme numbers allows
you to decide the order in which the
channels change when stepping through
them sequentially. You can do this to group
certain channels together, for example.
Name
BBC1
BBC2
ITV
CH4
CH5
BBC3
ITV2
E4
UKGOL
On/Off
On
On
On
On
On
On
On
Off
On
Source
D. TV
D. TV
D. TV
D. TV
D. TV
Ext. Rec. 1
D. TV
D. TV
D. TV
Prog. No.
001
002
003
004
005
007
006
014
017
3 When you’re done, press the BLUE
Action button (Home) to get back to the
GUIDE Plus+ home screen.
• You can find detailed information on
using the GUIDE Plus+ system in the
following chapter.
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Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide
Chapter 5
Using the GUIDE Plus+®
electronic programme guide
This chapter is only applicable if the EPG Type
Select setting made in the Setup Navigator (or
the Initial Setup menu) is set to GUIDE Plus+.
The GUIDE Plus+ system
The GUIDE Plus+® system* is a free,
interactive on-screen television
programming guide.1 The system provides
programme listings for all major channels,
one-touch recording, searching by genre,
recommendations according to your profile
and more. The GUIDE Plus+ system is a
convenient way to find out what’s on right
now or during the coming week, by channel
or by genre. The GUIDE Plus+ system also
allows you to automatically set your viewing
and recording selections quickly and easily.
In order to receive the correct TV listings
information for your country or region you
need to set up the GUIDE Plus+ system and
‘download’ the TV listings information. If you
haven’t already done this, please turn to
Setting up the GUIDE Plus+® system on
page 32 before proceeding.
* GUIDE Plus+, SHOWVIEW, VIDEO Plus+,
G-LINK are (1) registered trademarks or
trademarks of, (2) manufactured under
license from and (3) subject of various
international patents and patent applications
owned by, or licensed to, Gemstar-TV Guide
International, Inc. and/or its related affiliates.
Legal Notice
GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/
OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES ARE NOT IN ANY WAY
LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAMME
SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE
GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL
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GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/
OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY
AMOUNTS REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS
OF BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION
WITH THE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY
INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES
RELATING TO THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM.
Using the GUIDE Plus+
system
All the various features and areas are colourcoded for ease of navigation. All screens
(with the exception of some setup screens)
have the following common elements:
3
1
4
5
2
6
1 Video window – Allows you to continue
watching the current programme while
using the GUIDE Plus+ system.
2 Information panels – Display
programme promotions or instructions
on the GUIDE Plus+ system.
3 Action bar – Colour-coded Action
buttons change function depending on
the area.
4 Information box – Shows short
programme descriptions or help menus.
Note
1 The GUIDE Plus+ system can’t be used when the Input Line System is set to 525 System (see also Input Line
System on page 122).
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5 Menu bar – Gives access to the various
areas of the GUIDE Plus+ system.
6 Grid – Shows TV listings information for
the next seven days by channel and time.
GUIDE Plus+ navigation
The table below shows a summary of the
remote buttons you’ll use to navigate the
GUIDE Plus+ system.
Key
What it does
REC
Press to set or cancel One
Button Recording.
GUIDE
Press to display the GUIDE
Plus+ screen (also use to
exit).
///
Use to navigate screens
(highlight an item).
05
One-Button-Record
The RED Action button (Record) is visible
anytime you can highlight a programme
title, including from the Grid, after a search,
or in your recommendations in the My TV
area.
The programme name, date, channel,
recording start and end times are all set
automatically when you set a timer
recording using One-Button-Record.
If you need to, you can edit the settings at
any time before the recording is due to start
(see Editing a scheduled recording on
page 42).
1
Highlight a programme title.
RED, GREEN,
Action buttons that change
YELLOW, BLUE functionality depending on
the Area.
MENU
Press to jump directly to the
Menu bar.
TIMER REC
Press to go directly to the
Schedule area.
INFO
Press to display extended
information for the current
programme.
ENTER
Press to confirm a selection
or to leave the GUIDE
Plus+ screen.
Number
buttons
Use for numeric entry.
PREV/
NEXT
Press to select the previous/
next page of information (in
the grid, for example).
/
Press to select the previous/
next day.
2 Press the RED Action button (Record).
The programme is now set for recording.
When the programme is due to start, the
recorder will switch to the correct channel
and start recording1.
• You can also use the REC button to set
the recording.
• You can review the shows you have set to
record in the Schedule Area (see also
The Schedule Area on page 41).
Note
1 Recording times set using the GUIDE Plus+ system do not automatically change to reflect any changes that
may occur in the programme broadcast schedules.
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Lock/Unlock video window
Areas
When you enter the GUIDE Plus+ system,
the channel you were watching remains
visible in the video window. The date stamp
above the window lets you know the
channel, date and time.
The GUIDE Plus+® system consists of
seven Areas. All Areas can be accessed from
the Menu bar.
The default setting for this window is
‘locked’, as indicated by a closed padlock
icon above the video window. When locked,
the video window always shows the channel
you were previously watching as you move
up and down through the listings grid.
If you prefer, you can unlock the video
window so that as you highlight different
channels in the listings grid, that channel is
shown in the video window.
1
Highlight a channel logo.
• Grid – The GUIDE Plus+ system Home
Area. Displays TV listings information for
the next seven days by time and channel.
• Search – Search for TV programmes by
category (e.g., Sport), subcategory (e.g.,
Football) or keyword.
• My TV – Set up a profile and receive
recommendations according to your
preferences.
• Schedule – Show all scheduled
recordings.
• Info – Area for additional information,
such as weather (not available in all
regions).
• Editor – Change channel settings.
• Setup – Setup the GUIDE Plus+®
system.
The Grid Area
Channel logos are displayed to the left of
programme titles.
2 Press the RED Action button (Unlock).
The padlock icon above the video window
becomes unlocked. It remains unlocked for
the remainder of your current TV viewing
session.
If you want to lock the video window again,
follow the same procedure. The RED Action
button will now act as Lock.
Channel mosaic screen
You can switch the display style of channels
in the Grid Area, Schedule Area or My TV
Area from a list to a mosaic of channel icons
by pressing the YELLOW Action button.
Select the channel icon you want using the
cursor buttons, then press ENTER to return
to the previous screen on that channel.
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The Grid is the main TV listings screen of the
GUIDE Plus+ system and is the first screen
that you see when you press GUIDE. You can
see TV listings for the next seven days,
starting with the current day.
When you highlight a programme in the
Grid, you can see information about it in the
Information Box, including title, synopsis,
channel, source, time and length. If there is
an i symbol in the Information Box, it means
that there is an extended synopsis available.
Press the INFO button to see it.
In some countries, you can also see a rating
for a particular programme (mostly movies).
These ratings are provided by local partners,
such as TV magazines.
From the Grid Area you can:
• View and scroll through programme
listings
• Read programme synopses
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• Tune to a programme that’s currently
showing1
• Set a programme to record
• Lock or unlock the video window
• Access Information panels
Browsing the Grid
1
bar.
05
Select ‘Search’ from the Menu
2
Select a category and a
subcategory.
Use the following remote buttons to browse
the grid:
/// (cursor buttons) – Navigate the
Grid
PREV/ NEXT – Previous / next page
/ – Previous / next day
BLUE Action button – Return to the current
time/date in the Grid
ENTER – Press on the current selection to
exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and start
watching the programme
The Search Area
From the Search Area you can:
•
•
•
•
•
Search by category
Search by subcategory
Search by keyword
Read programme synopses
Tune to a programme that’s currently
showing
• Set a programme to record
• Access Information panels
• If you choose All as the subcategory, all
programmes in the category you
selected will show up in the search
results.
ENTER
3
Start the search.
The search results are shown sorted by time
and date.
• If no search results are displayed, it
means there are no programmes for the
current day that match your search
criteria.
Searching
You can search for programmes by category,
subcategory or by keyword (My Choice).
Categories for searching include Movies
(purple), Sport (green), Children (blue) and
Others (teal). In some countries there is a
further subcategory available called ‘Tip of
the Day’. These are programmes
recommended by a local partner, such as a
TV magazine.
Note
1 If you’re using an external tuner (satellite tuner, for example), there will be a short delay of a couple of seconds
while it tunes to the channel. This is normal.
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05
Using My Choice keywords for a search
My TV Area
In addition to the standard categories, you
can also set your own keywords.
The My TV Area allows you to set up a
personal profile. You can define a profile by
channels, themes and/or keywords. As soon
as a personal profile has been set, the
GUIDE Plus+ system continuously scans
the TV listings for the next seven days.
Whenever you access the My TV Area, a list
of programmes matching your profile
appears.
1
Access My Choice.
From the My TV Area you can:
2 Press the YELLOW Action button to
add a keyword.
• Set up a profile by channel, theme and/
or keyword
• Edit and delete profiles
• Read programme synopses
• Tune to a programme that’s currently
showing
• Set a programme to record
• Access Information panels
Setting up a profile
ENTER
3
Enter a keyword to appear in
the menu.
You can set up a profile with any
combination of up to 16 channels, four
categories and 16 keywords.
1 Select ‘My TV’ from the Menu bar.
2 Press the YELLOW Action button to
set a profile.
When you’re finished, press the GREEN
Action button to exit and continue.
4
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ENTER
Start the keyword search.
• You can delete or edit keywords using
the RED and GREEN Action buttons.
• When you have set more than two
keywords, an All subcategory
automatically appears which allows you
to search for all your keywords.
Channels is now highlighted.
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3 To add a channel to your profile,
press the YELLOW Action button.
Select a channel from the mosaic of channel
icons and press ENTER. Repeat this step to
add up to 16 channels.
4 To add a category to your profile,
highlight ‘Categories’ and press the
YELLOW Action button.
05
5 To add a keyword to your profile,
highlight ‘Keywords’ and press the
YELLOW Action button.
Use the /// buttons followed by
ENTER to select characters from the onscreen keyboard. When you’re finished,
press the GREEN Action button to exit and
continue.
6
Press ENTER to activate your profile.
• You can add up to 16 keywords by
repeating step 5.
• You can edit or delete your profile using
the RED and GREEN Action buttons.
The Schedule Area
The Schedule Area is where you can set, see,
edit and delete scheduled (timer)
recordings.
From the Schedule Area you can:
Select a category from the Search Area
categories and press ENTER. Repeat this
step to add up to four categories.
• Edit or delete a One-Button-Recording
• Set, edit or delete a VIDEO Plus+
recording
• Set, edit or delete a manual recording
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Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide
Editing a scheduled recording
You can edit any parameter in a scheduled
recording, or delete it if you no longer require
it1.
4 Enter a name for the scheduled
recording.
1 Highlight the left tile of a scheduled
recording.
Use the /// buttons followed by
ENTER to select characters from the onscreen keyboard.
• If you only want to edit the recording
quality, frequency, destination, timing or
genre settings, skip to step 5 below.
2 Press the GREEN Action button (Edit).
3 Use the cursor and number buttons
to edit the recording date, start time, end
time and channel.
Use the / buttons or the number buttons
to edit.
After entering the whole name, press the
GREEN Action button to continue.
5 Highlight the right recording tile.
6 Press the RED Action button (Quality)
to change the recording quality.
Select from AUTO2, XP, SP, LP, EP, SLP, SEP
or a manual recording mode (see Manual
Recording on page 130 and Manual recording
modes on page 140).
Press the GREEN Action button to go to
continue, or the RED Action button to go
back.
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Note
1 See About timer recordings on page 67 for more information about scheduled recordings.
2 This mode maximizes the recording quality to fit on to a single DVD disc. Can also be used when recording to
HDD.
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7 Press the GREEN Action button
(Frequency) to change the recording
frequency.
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• Auto Replace Recording is only available
as an option with regular daily or weekly
recordings.
9 Press to access the extended
recording options.
Select from the various options for one-time,
daily and weekly recordings.
8 Press YELLOW Action button
(Destination) to select the recording
destination.
• If you want to record to a particular HDD
genre, use the YELLOW Action button
(Genre) to select one.
• Use the GREEN Action button (Timing)
to add extra time to the end of the
recording (+0, +10, +20, +30 or VPS/
PDC2 (V–P)).
• Press to display the standard
recording options again.
Select from DVD, HDD or HDDr (Auto
Replace Recording)1.
Note
1 • For a DVD timer recording, if Optimized Rec (see Optimized Rec on page 130) is set to On (and VPS/PDC is
off), the recorder will adjust the recording quality to try and fit the recording on the disc. If the recording will not
fit onto the disc even on MN1 recording quality (MN4 for DVD+R/+RW) then the Recovery Recording feature
will automatically make the recording to the HDD instead.
• If there is very little free space left on the HDD, an Auto Replace Recording may not complete successfully.
• If the HDD is being used for playback or high-speed copying when an Auto Replace Recording is due to start,
the new timer recording will not replace the old one. However, the next time the timer recording starts, both of
the older two programmes will be erased.
2 • If you set the timer recording to use VPS/PDC, you must switch the recorder into standby before the timer
recording is due to start for it to work correctly. For non-VPS/PDC timer recordings there is no need to switch
the recorder into standby.
• Optimized Recording will not work if VPS/PDC is on.
• Up to eight timer recordings can be set with VPS/PDC.
• VPS/PDC cannot be set for recordings made from digital broadcasts or an external input, or when the
recording mode is set to AUTO.
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Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide
Deleting a scheduled recording
1 Highlight the left tile of a scheduled
recording.
3 Use the number buttons to enter a
PlusCode programming number.
Please enter the PlusCode programming number and press
ENTER to confirm.
2 Press the RED Action button (Delete).
The scheduled event is deleted.
Setting a VIDEO Plus+® recording
• If you live in an area not yet covered by
the GUIDE Plus+ system you may also
have to input a channel number. Follow
the on-screen display to do this.
4 Press ENTER to confirm.
1 Select ‘Schedule’ from the Menu
bar.
Setting a manual recording
1
Select ‘Schedule’ from the Menu bar.
2 Press the RED Action button (VIDEO
Plus+).
2 Press the GREEN Action button
(Manual).
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3 Use the number and ///
buttons to enter the recording date, then
press the GREEN Action button (Next).
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The Info Area
This area is reserved for additional
information such as news, weather reports,
stock quotes, and so on, and varies by
region. (Note that this feature is not available
in all countries/regions.)
The Editor Area
The Editor Area is the central location for you
to manage your channels. Any changes you
make here will affect what is displayed in the
Grid Area. The Editor Area is mainly used
when setting up the GUIDE Plus+ system to
make any manual changes as necessary.
4 In the same way, enter the recording
start time, followed by the GREEN Action
button (Next) to confirm.
5 Enter the recording end time in the
same way, followed by the GREEN Action
button (Next) to confirm.
6 Use the number buttons to enter a
channel number, then press the GREEN
Action button (Next) to confirm.
You can also use the Editor Area if new
channels become available in your area, or if
you change from cable to satellite, say, or
move house.
From the Editor Area you can:
• Display/hide channels in the grid (switch
the channel on/off)
• Select a channel source (A.TV, D.TV,
Ext. Rec. 1, Ext. Rec. 2, etc.)
• Enter a channel programme number
Switching a channel on/off
D.TV
001
You can choose whether or not to display a
channel in the Grid Area by switching the
channel on or off in the Editor Area.
1
Alternatively, you can press the YELLOW
Action button (Mosaic) and use the //
/ buttons to select a channel from the
mosaic, followed by ENTER.
Select ‘Editor’ from the Menu bar.
Name
BBC1
BBC2
ITV
CH4
CH5
BBC3
ITV2
E4
UKGOL
On/Off
On
On
On
On
On
On
On
Off
On
Source
D. TV
D. TV
D. TV
D. TV
D. TV
Ext. Rec. 1
D. TV
D. TV
D. TV
Prog. No.
001
002
003
004
005
007
006
014
017
2 Highlight the left channel tile of the
channel you want to switch on or off.
3 Press the RED Action button to switch
the channel on or off.
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05
Changing the source and programme
number
1
Select ‘Editor’ from the Menu bar.
The Setup Area
The Setup Area is where you can set up the
GUIDE Plus+ system for your particular
region, TV reception conditions, and so on.
Making changes to your GUIDE Plus+
setup
Name
BBC1
BBC2
ITV
CH4
CH5
BBC3
ITV2
E4
UKGOL
On/Off
On
On
On
On
On
On
On
Off
On
Source
D. TV
D. TV
D. TV
D. TV
D. TV
Ext. Rec. 1
D. TV
D. TV
D. TV
Prog. No.
001
002
003
004
005
007
006
014
017
1
Select ‘Setup’ from the Menu bar.
Press ENTER to access the Basic Setup screen.
Basic Setup
2 Highlight the right channel tile of the
channel you want to make a change to.
3 Press the RED Action button to
change the channel source, or the GREEN
Action button to enter a programme
number.
Each press of the RED Action button
changes the channel source (A.TV, D.TV,
Ext. Rec. 1, etc.). To set a programme
number, use the number buttons to enter a
programme number then press ENTER
(When set to A.TV or D.TV, make sure that
the programme number matches the preset
number of this recorder for what you want to
record).
Host Channel Setup
GUIDE Plus+ System Information
2 Highlight the part you want to
change.
You can change the Language, Country,
Postal Code1 and the External Receiver
settings.
3
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Press ENTER to confirm.
Note
1 Making changes to the Country or Postal Code settings may require a new download of TV listings information.
This can take up to 24 hours.
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Manual Host Channel setup
The GUIDE Plus+ system will automatically
identify your Host Channel as soon as the
recorder is put into standby for the first time.
See the table on page 34 for a list of all the
European Host Channels.
If you know your Host Channel details
(source and programme number) or if the
automatic identification did not provide the
expected result, you can identify your Host
Channel manually. Select Host Channel
Setup in the Setup area and follow the
instructions on the TV. Select the correct
source (e.g., internal tuner or external
receiver) and enter the respective
programme number (e.g., if you have to
press 9 on the remote to watch your Host
Channel, enter 9 as the programme
number). When you next switch the recorder
into standby the GUIDE Plus+ system will
complete the Host Channel setup.
You can reset the Host Channel settings at
any time back to the default setting of
automatic. Please be aware that resetting
the Host Channel will erase all TV listings
data.
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GUIDE Plus+ FAQ and
troubleshooting
This FAQ covers only a few questions. For a
complete list please consult the GUIDE
Plus+ website at:
www.europe.guideplus.com
FAQ
• When I tried setting up my external
receiver I could not get any of the
attempts to work, what should I do?
There could be several reasons why your
external receiver could not be controlled.
– The connections could be wrong. Make
sure that the G-LINK cable is connected
to the G-LINK connector on the recorder
and the IR blaster is in front of the
external receiver, pointing towards the
IR receiver of your external receiver. See
Connecting to a cable box or satellite
receiver on page 17.
– The code that is listed under your
brand could be wrong. Please try other
codes for your brand under satellite,
cable or terrestrial. Go to the Setup Area
and choose one of the three options
(cable, satellite or terrestrial) that you
have not already tried. Follow the onscreen prompts to make sure that the
GUIDE Plus+ system can change
channels on your external receiver. If it
does not work, repeat the process,
choosing different reception and
external receiver combinations until you
have tried all the codes for your brand of
receiver that are already in the GUIDE
Plus+ system. If it still does not work,
see below on how to receive new codes
overnight.
– The unit has not yet received new
codes. The nightly data downloads
frequently include new codes for
controlling external receivers. Please
tune your external receiver to your local
host channel and leave it on overnight.
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Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide
Switch this recorder into standby. The
next morning, please perform the GUIDE
Plus+ setup again to see if your external
receiver can now be controlled.
terrestrial or cable connection only to
receive data this way. It is important that
you identify your host channel correctly
in the Editor Area.
– The external receiver that you use is
currently not supported. If, after leaving
your external receiver on overnight, and
doing the Reception and External
Receiver Setup again, it still does not
respond, please call Customer Support
to report your brand and model.
• After I performed the initial set-up I found
that the line-up for all the channels
received via the external set top box is
incorrect. How do I correct this?
• My external receiver was successfully
setup. However I have found that when
the GUIDE Plus+ system has to change
to a channel with a three-digit programme
number in the external receiver’s preset, it
does not work. It looks like the GUIDE
Plus+ system can only send two digits.
With the number of channels
increasing, the number of digits has
increased as well. While older boxes use
only two digits, newer boxes require up
to four. It is possible that you selected an
older code for your brand during set-up.
Please access the Setup Area, select
External Receiver and repeat the setup
for your brand (Note: Every time you see
the on-screen question about whether
the receiver has changed to a certain
channel, the GUIDE Plus+ system has
sent a different code). Try all the different
codes until your GUIDE Plus+ system
can control your external receiver
correctly. If you have no success, try to
receive new codes overnight.
• I used to receive data through my
terrestrial antenna or analog cable
without a set-top box. Now, I have
“upgraded” to a satellite system or to
digital cable with external receiver. What
should I do to receive data for the GUIDE
Plus+ system?
You can try to receive your host channel
through your new reception method. If
you have problems to receive data we
recommend that you keep your analog
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You can change the line-up in the editor
according to your preferences. Access
the Editor Area. Select the channels that
you would like to change. Change the
source and preset number according to
your preferences.
• I performed the set-up but after many
hours I still have a blank EPG what is
going wrong?
There are several possibilities:
– Connections are wrong. See
Connections on page 14 to double check
everything.
– The initial setup of GUIDE Plus+ was
completed incorrectly. Try setting it up
again (see Setting up the GUIDE Plus+®
system on page 32).
– Your cabling and setup is OK, but the
recorder has not been connected for
enough time to receive the TV listings
data. Leave the recorder in standby
overnight.
– For external receiver users only: The
connections and setup are OK, but the
external receiver was not tuned to the
correct host channel. Check the list of
host channels (see step 5 of Setting up
the GUIDE Plus+® system on page 32)
and leave the recorder in standby and
the external receiver on overnight tuned
to the correct host channel.
– You live in a country/region where the
GUIDE Plus+ system is not yet available.
Check the list of countries to see if you
are in a region that is supported.
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• I used the One-Button-Record feature (red
Action button) to set a recording, but I
recorded the wrong channel.
If the channel to be recorded is received
via the external receiver first make sure
that the external receiver was left
switched on. Next, in the Editor Area,
make sure that the channel to be
recorded is correctly set: Access the
Editor Area. Check the source and
programme number of the channel that
you wanted to record. Change the
source and preset numbers if incorrect.
05
• The automatic Host Channel search
failed or the GUIDE Plus+ system
identified the wrong Host Channel for my
region.
You can identify your Host Channel
manually. See Manual Host Channel
setup on page 47 for how to do this.
If you are recording from the recorder’s
internal tuner (the A.TV or D.TV
setting), make sure that the programme
number is the same as the preset
number set on this recorder. If they are
different, go to the Editor Area and
change the programme number to
match the recorder’s preset number.
• The TV listings information doesn’t
update.
The latest TV listings information is
automatically downloaded by the
recorder overnight. This only happens if
the recorder is in standby; if the recorder
is left on, it will not download. When not
using the recorder, please switch it into
standby.
Data downloads can take several hours.
The front panel display shows EPG when
downloading. If you switch the recorder
on while EPG is displayed, the download
will be cancelled.
• The GUIDE Plus+ system is not
supported in my area, but when I switch
the recorder into standby, after a while the
front panel display shows EPG. Can I stop
this from happening?
If the GUIDE Plus+ system is not
supported in your area, please do not set
the postal code in the GUIDE Plus+
setup (see Setting up the GUIDE Plus+®
system on page 32). When the GUIDE
Plus+ service starts in your area, please
set the postal code again.
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Using the digital electronic programme guide
Chapter 6
Using the digital electronic
programme guide
This chapter is only applicable if the EPG Type
Select setting made in the Setup Navigator (or
the Initial Setup menu) is set to Digital EPG.
The Digital EPG system
The Digital EPG shows a table of scheduled
digital TV programmes and detailed
information about individual programmes. It
also allows you easily to select and tune to a
particular programme.1
The Digital EPG screen consists of
programme Information, Channel List and
General Programme List. This section
describes information displayed in the
schedule and information windows.
Note that the recorder’s clock must be set to
the correct time and date to ensure all
relevant EPG information is displayed.
General Programme List
D007
5 Indicates the programme set for
recording
6 Appears when other programmes (often
short ones) have been scheduled for the
same period
7 Programme title
8 Time dividers
• The general programme list may show
sections whose bottom right corners
have been folded. This indicates that
other programmes have been scheduled
for that period. To view the title of such a
programme and related information,
highlight a folded section, and then
press /.
Programme information
D007
1 Channel number
2 Station name
3 Programme title
4 Appear when other programmes have
been scheduled for the same period
5 Programme schedule
6 Programme genre
1 Appears when the schedule table can be
scrolled forward or backward
2 Time schedule
3 Channel list
4 Highlights the currently selected
channel
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Note
1 EPG information is only viewable for D.TV programmes that provide EPG information.
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Using the Digital EPG
06
• To quit the display of detailed
information, press INFO again (or
RETURN/EXIT).
Using the Digital EPG you can check the
schedule of digital TV programmes, view
information about desired programmes,
and/or select programmes.
D007
13:40 - 14:05
************
*************
**************************
GUIDE
1
Press to display the Digital EPG
screen.
The EPG screen updates automatically if the
EPG data is acquired successfully. If not, the
Digital EPG screen shows a blank image.
More...
GUIDE
4
Press to exit the Digital EPG
screen.
2
Select a TV programme.
Setting timer programmes
D007
Using the Digital EPG, it’s easy to set digital
TV programmes for recording2.
GUIDE
1
Press to display the Digital EPG
screen.
• Press PREV/ NEXT to skip to
the next or previous channel list page.
• Information about the selected
programme appears in the information
window.1
• To watch a programme currently on air,
select the programme (then press
ENTER).
• You can check information about
programmes scheduled up to one week
ahead, depending on conditions.
• Depending on conditions, it may take
some time to acquire EPG data.
INFO
3
Press to view more information
about the selected programme.
Detailed information appears in the
schedule window.
ENTER
2
Select a programme.
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• Select a programme currently on-air:
press ENTER to close the Digital EPG
screen and watch the channel
immediately, or press RED to set the
programme for recording immediately.
• Select a programme not yet started then
press ENTER or RED to set the
programme for recording.
If the screen contains further information,
More ... is displayed.
Note
1 The general programme list does not show programmes that have already finished.
2 For more information on timer programmes, see About timer recordings on page 67.
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3 Enter the timer recording settings.
Use the / buttons to select a field; use
the / buttons to change the value1.
Record to – Select HDD for hard disk
recording or DVD for DVD recording2.
Timer Programme Set
Manhattan Open Tennis
CH
Date
D.TV003
Start
SUN 1/4
Detailed Settings
Record To
Recording Mode
VPS/PDC
Auto Replace Rec.
Genre
4 If you want to change the recording
mode, recording destination, etc., select
‘Set Detailed’.
In this area you can set:
Stop
18:00
19:00
Enter Details
HDD
XP
----------No Category
Extend
Off
Store Programme
Set Detailed
Set Title Name
Cancel
VPS/PDC 0/8
• CH – Choose a channel (Pr 1 to Pr 99 for
analog channels and available digital
channels (excluding skip channels)), or
one of the external inputs from which to
record.
• Date – Choose a date up to one month in
advance, or select a daily or weekly
programme.
• Start – Set the recording start time.
Recording Mode – Select from AUTO3, XP,
SP, LP, EP, SLP, SEP (See Setting the picture
quality/recording time on page 63). If Manual
Recording is on, then you can also select the
LPCM setting, XP+ or MN (press ENTER
then use the / buttons to select the
level).
VPS/PDC4 – Choose whether or not to use
VPS/PDC when making timer recordings of
analog programmes (see About timer
recordings on page 67).
Auto Replace Rec. – Automatically erases
the previous daily or weekly recording when
the next one is recorded.
Genre – Select a record genre (for HDD
recording only).
• Stop – Set the recording end time
(maximum length of a timer recording is
24 hours).
• Extend – Extend the end time of the
timer recording (select Off, 10, 20 or 30
mins.)
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Note
1 You cannot change the CH, Date, Start, Stop, Extend and title name when you have EPG Link set to On (see
page 53).
2 • For a DVD timer recording, if Optimized Rec (see Optimized Rec on page 130) is set to On (and VPS/PDC is
off), the recorder will adjust the recording quality to try and fit the recording on the disc. If the recording will not
fit onto the disc even on MN1 recording quality (MN4 for DVD+R/+RW) then the Recovery Recording feature
will automatically make the recording to the HDD instead.
• If there is very little free space left on the HDD, an Auto Replace Recording may not complete successfully.
• If the HDD is being used for playback or high-speed copying when an Auto Replace Recording is due to start,
the new timer recording will not replace the old one. However, the next time the timer recording starts, both of
the older two programmes will be erased.
3 This mode maximizes the recording quality to fit on to a single DVD disc. Can also be used when recording to
HDD.
4 • If you set the timer recording to use VPS/PDC, you must switch the recorder into standby before the timer
recording is due to start for it to work correctly. For non-VPS/PDC timer recordings there is no need to switch
the recorder into standby.
• Optimized Recording will not work if VPS/PDC is on.
• Up to eight timer recordings can be set with VPS/PDC.
• VPS/PDC cannot be set for recordings made from digital broadcasts or an external input, or when the
recording mode is set to AUTO.
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EPG Link1 (UK only) – Choose whether or not
to have this device automatically record
scheduled programmes from the Digital
EPG even if the times in which they are
broadcast change.
Series Recording2 (UK only) – Choose
whether or not to record all programmes
from a series when you make a recording
from the Digital EPG (for HDD recordings
only).
5 After entering all the timer recording
information, highlight ‘Store
Programme’ and press ENTER.
A red clock icon appears for the programme.
GUIDE
6
screen.
Press to exit the Digital EPG
Tip
• To enter a title name for the timer
recording in advance, select Set Title
Name and follow the on-screen display.
Editing a timer programme
You can change any of the settings in a timer
programme before the recording is due to
start. Even if a programme is currently being
recorded, you can program a new end time
or edit its extend time parameter.
TIMER
REC
1
Press to display the Timer
Programme View screen.
You can also access the Timer Programme
View screen from the Home Menu (press
HOME MENU, select Timer Recording,
then Timer Recording).
06
This screen shows all the timer programmes
currently set.
Timer Programme View
SUN 25/3 15:00
Tmr Pgms 3/32
VPS/PDC 0/8
Manhattan Open Tennis
OK
SUN 25/3 18:00 – 19:00
Pr 4
World Journey
OK
MON 26/3 19:30 – 21:00
Pr 6
Flower
MON – FRI 13:30 – 14:00
Pr 8
Until 20/4
New Input
HDD Remain
DVD Remain
59h59m(SP)
1h59m(SP)
• Each row is for one timer recording
programme, with the date and time
information, channel, recording mode,
DVD or HDD and recording status.
• The amount of free space available on
the HDD and the currently loaded
recordable DVD is shown towards the
bottom of the screen.
• In the upper-right corner, the number of
timer programmes already set is shown
next to Tmr Pgms.
• If there are more than five timer
programmes already set, press
NEXT to switch page (go back using
the PREV button).
• You can also delete a timer programme
before it’s started (before the recorder
enters timer recording standby) by
highlighting it and pressing CLEAR. See
also Deleting a timer programme on
page 55.
Note
1 • You cannot set an EPG Link when recording mode is set to AUTO.
• You cannot change the CH, Date, Start, Stop, Extend and title name when you have EPG Link set to On.
• When you have EPG Link set to On and you set a timer recording for a programme that is divided into multiple
parts, all parts of that programme are recorded automatically. In the programme list, the earliest part of the
icon, with successive parts indicated by a gray
icon. Data provided
programme to be recorded has a red
by the broadcaster determines which programmes are classified as divided programmes.
2 • In the programme list, the earliest programme to be recorded has a red
icon, with successive programmes
icon.
indicated by a gray
• There is a limit to the number of programmes you can schedule to record with the Series Recording function.
• Data provided by the broadcaster determines which programmes are classified as part of a series.
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Using the digital electronic programme guide
• Cancel Once – A regular timer
programme is set to skip.
2
Highlight the timer
programme you want to change..
If you want to set a new timer programme,
select ‘New Input’ and skip to step 4.
ENTER
3
Press then select ‘Modify’
from the command menu panel.
Alternatively, press ENTER.
The Timer Programme Set screen appears
from which you can edit the settings.
ENTER
4
Enter the timer recording
settings.
Use the / buttons to select a field; use
the / buttons to change the value. For
more information on the options available at
the Timer Programme Set screen, See
Setting timer programmes on page 51.
ENTER
5
After entering all the timer
recording information, highlight ‘Store
Programme’ and press ENTER.
The timer recording list screen is displayed
again. The timer programme you just input
appears in the list. The rightmost column
shows various timer recording status
messages:
• OK – Can be recorded.
• Time Over – Not enough space on the
HDD (the recording won’t finish).
• Over 12h – Recording time of over 12
hours set (when recording to the HDD
the recording will be split into two titles).
• Overlap – Two timer programmes
partially or completely overlap. The one
starting earlier will take priority.
• Until ... (eg., Until 13/8) – For a regular
recording, the last programme that
could be recorded is shown.
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• Data Over – Can’t record because the
disc management area of the disc is full.
• Can’t Rec – Not possible to record.
• Title Over – Can’t record because there
is already the maximum number of titles
on the disc (HDD: 999; DVD: 99).
• Recording – The programme is currently
recording.
• Standby – The recorder is in timer
recording standby.
• Valid Until ... (eg., Valid Until 13/8) (UK
only) – When you have set to make a
series recording of a programme that
has no new scheduled broadcasts, the
date displayed indicates the last day
until which the scheduled programme
settings remain valid. (If the programme
is not broadcast for over 13 weeks, its
settings are automatically deleted.)
• No Broadcast (UK only) – Displays when
a programme for which you had the EPG
Link set to On does not record because
the date of the scheduled recording has
already passed.
• nothing displayed – Another timer
recording or copying is in progress.
6 HOME MENU Press to exit the timer
recording screen.
Note
• If you set a DVD timer recording but
there is no recordable DVD disc loaded,
or the disc loaded doesn’t have enough
free space for the complete recording,
Recovery is shown. In this case (unless
you load a suitable disc before the
recording actually starts), the recorder
will use the HDD for recording. (The
message Can’t Rec will appear if there
are already 999 titles on the HDD or if
there is not enough free space on the
HDD for recording.)
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Using the digital electronic programme guide
• When you have EPG Link or Series
Recording set to On, any changes in
broadcast time or division of broadcasts
are automatically accommodated for
and your scheduled recordings are
carried out without any additional
settings. As a result, even when you have
not scheduled programmes to record at
the same time, changes in broadcasting
schedules can cause scheduled
recordings to overlap.
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ENTER
3
Press then select ‘Cancel
Once’ from the command menu panel.
• In the timer programme list, Cancel
Once appears by the programme.
• You can also just press PAUSE when
the timer programme is highlighted.
Checking for alternative broadcast
times
Deleting a timer programme
(UK only)
You can delete timer programmes you no
longer need.
You can check to see if a programme you
have scheduled to record is airing at an
alternative time slot1.
TIMER
REC
1
Press TIMER REC.
TIMER
REC
1
2
Highlight the timer
programme you want to erase..
Press TIMER REC.
2
Highlight the timer
programme you want to search.
ENTER
ENTER
3
Press then select ‘Erase’
from the command menu panel.
• Select Yes to confirm or No to cancel.
• You can also just press CLEAR when the
timer programme is highlighted.
Skipping a regular timer
programme
If you’ve set a regular daily or weekly timer
programme, you can set the recorder to skip
the next scheduled recording.
TIMER
REC
1
3
Press then select ‘Alternate
Search’ from the command menu panel.
• The search results are displayed.
Choose the programme you would like to
record and press either the RED button
or ENTER to schedule a recording.
Searching for series
(UK only)
You can search for broadcasts of
programmes of the same series as a
programme you have scheduled to record1.
Press TIMER REC.
TIMER
REC
1
2
Highlight the timer
programme you want to skip..
Press TIMER REC.
2
Highlight the timer
programme you want to search.
Note
1 • Programme search results are based upon data provided by the broadcaster.
• This function may not be applicable to all programmes.
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Other useful EPG functions
ENTER
3
Press then select ‘Series
Search’ from the command menu panel.
• The search results are displayed.
Choose the programme you would like to
record and press either the RED button
or ENTER to schedule a recording.
EPG Jump
1 Press GREEN when the Digital EPG
screen (Programme List, Detailed
information or Search Result) is
displayed.
Searching for recommendations
(UK only)
You can search for recommended
programmes generated from the content of
the programmes you have scheduled to
record1.
2
In the ‘Date’ field select a date
(within one week) to jump to.
Date
Mon.13.Sep
Time
14:00
Jump
Cancel
TIMER
REC
1
Press TIMER REC.
2
Highlight the timer
programme you want to search.
3
In the ‘Time’ field select a time
of the day (0:00 to 23:00) to jump to.
ENTER
ENTER
3
Press then select
‘Recommendation Search’ from the
command menu panel.
The search results are displayed. Choose the
programme you would like to record and
press either the RED button or ENTER to
schedule a recording.
4
Select ‘Jump’.
The Programme List for the specified day
and time is displayed.
EPG Search
1 Press YELLOW when the EPG screen
(Programme List, Detailed information or
Search Result) is displayed.
2
In the ‘Date’ field select a date
(within one week) to search in.
Date
Sun.12.Sep
Time
12:00
Genre
Select
0/16
•
•
•
•
•
•
Search
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Note
1 • Programme search results are based upon data provided by the broadcaster.
• This function may not be applicable to all programmes.
Cancel
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Using the digital electronic programme guide
06
3
In the ‘Time’ field select the
time of day (0:00 to 23:00) to search in.
4
In the ‘Genre’ field, select the
genre to search for.
You can search for multiple genres by
pressing ENTER after each genre.
ENTER
5
Select ‘OK’.
ENTER
6
Select ‘Search’.
The results of your search are displayed.
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Recording
Chapter 7
Recording
About DVD recording
This recorder can record to DVD-R, DVDRW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-R
DL and DVD+R DL media.
DVD-R and DVD-RW discs can be initialized
for Video mode or VR mode recording. Each
has its advantages, and it depends on what
you want to do with the recording which
mode you choose.
If you want to edit your recordings in any
significant way, VR mode offers greater
possibilities for cutting, copying, and
changing the way the video is presented.
Video mode is less flexible when it comes to
editing, but it has the advantage that it is
compatible with standard DVD players
(many of which won’t play VR mode discs1).
Once a disc is initialized for a particular
mode, all recording on that disc will be in
that mode.
DVD+RW discs can be initialized for +VR
mode recording.
DVD-RAM discs can be initialized for VR
mode recording.
DVD+R discs do not require initializing.
Important
• The table below shows the maximum
number of titles recordable per disc and
the maximum number of chapters per
title:
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Max. titles
(per disc)
Max.
chapters
(per title)
DVD-R/-RW
Video mode
99
99
DVD-R/-RW/-RAM
VR mode
99
999*1
DVD+R/+RW
49
99*2
Disc type/rec.
format
*1
A maximum of 999 chapters are recordable per disc.
*2 A maximum of 254 chapters are recordable per disc.
• This recorder cannot play or record
unfinalized DVD-R/-RW (Video mode)
and DVD+R discs recorded on another
recorder. DVD+RW discs recorded on
another recorder are playable on this
recorder but are not recordable.
• The maximum continuous recording
time for one title is eight hours when
using a DVD+R/+RW disc.
• If you delete a title from a DVD+R/+RW
disc, the total number of recordable
titles remaining may not increase.
• Although this recorder can record PAL,
SECAM, NTSC and PAL-60, you can’t mix
multiple TV line systems on one disc. A
disc can contain PAL and SECAM
recordings, or NTSC and PAL-60. See
also Additional information about the TV
system settings on page 135.
• Fingerprints, dirt and small scratches on
a disc can affect playback and/or
recording performance. Please take
proper care of your discs.
• Pioneer takes no responsibility for
recording failure due to power cuts,
defective discs, or damage to the
recorder.
Note
1 Some DVD players, such as some Pioneer models, are compatible with VR mode discs. Check the operating
instructions for your player for VR mode compatibility information.
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• See also Disc/content format playback
compatibility on page 7 for detailed disc
compatibility information.
Recording to DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL
discs
Recording to DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL discs is
generally the same as recording to regular
single-layer discs; however, please note the
following points:
• When the recorder switches from the
first layer to the second during recording
a DVD-R DL (Video mode) disc, a new
title is automatically started on the new
layer.
• Up to 99 titles can be recorded on a
DVD-R DL (Video mode) disc. If the 99th
title is being recorded when the layer is
switched, recording will stop.
• Up to 49 titles can be recorded on a
DVD+R DL disc.
• You cannot play, record additional
material to, edit or finalize a DVD-R DL or
DVD+R DL disc that has been recorded
on but not yet finalized on another DVD
recorder.
About HDD recording
Recording to the hard disk drive (HDD) is
very flexible; you have the full choice of
recording quality options, including manual
mode, and of course you can record, erase
and re-record as many times as you like.
The capacity of the hard disk drive means
that you can store many hours of video on it,
even using the higher quality recording
modes.
Important
• The maximum number of titles/chapters
per title that can be recorded on the
HDD is 999 and 99 respectively. No more
recording is possible on the HDD after
the maximum number of titles has been
reached.
• The maximum continuous recording
time for one title is 12 hours.
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• It is possible to record both PAL and
NTSC titles on the HDD. Before
recording, you need to make sure that
the Input Line System setting (page 135)
matches the TV line system of the source
you’re recording.
HDD Video mode compatibility
When recording to the HDD you can choose
to record in one of two formats. Set the
format from the HDD Recording Format
item in the Initial Setup menu (see
page 131).
When set to Video Mode On, high-speed
copying from HDD to DVD-R/-RW (Video
mode) or DVD+R/+RW is possible. When
recording a bilingual broadcast, set which
channel you want to record from the Initial
Setup menu (see Bilingual Recording on
page 127).
When HDD Recording Format is set to Video
Mode Off, high-speed copying from HDD to
DVD-R/-RW (Video mode) or DVD+R/+RW
isn’t possible. However, both channels of
bilingual broadcasts are recorded and you
can switch the audio on playback.
Recorded audio
In all except the LPCM mode, sound is
recorded in two channel Dolby Digital format
(only Dolby Digital 2.0 can be recorded; Dolby
Digital 5.1 recording is not possible). When
set to LPCM, sound is recorded in high
quality, uncompressed Linear PCM format.
If the broadcast audio is bilingual and you
are recording to DVD-R/-RW (Video mode),
DVD+R/+RW, or to the HDD with the HDD
Recording Format set to Video Mode On, or
on the LPCM setting, use the Bilingual
Recording setting (page 127) to select the
A/L or B/R audio channel to record before
recording starts. In other cases, both
channels of a bilingual broadcast will be
recorded and you can switch on playback.
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Recording
Restrictions on video
recording
You cannot record copy-protected video
using this recorder. Copy-protected video
includes DVD-Video discs and some satellite
broadcasts. If copy-protected material is
encountered during a recording, recording
will pause automatically and an error
message will be displayed on-screen.
Video that is ‘copy-once only’ can only be
recorded to DVD-RAM or HDD, CPRMcompatible VR mode DVD-R/-RW (see
below).
When recording a TV broadcast or through
an external input, you can display copy
control information on screen (see
Displaying disc information on-screen on
page 83).
Copying of copyrighted material such as
films or music is unlawful unless permitted
by a legal exception or consented to by the
rightowners.
This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by method claims of
certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property
rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other
rights owners. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by Macrovision
Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited
viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
Using the built-in A.TV and
D.TV tuners
Switching between A.TV and D.TV
tuners
CPRM
•
Press to switch between D.TV
(digital) and A.TV (analog).
This recorder is CPRM compatible, which
means that you can record copy-once
broadcast programmes, but you cannot then
make a copy of those recordings. CPRM
recordings can only be made on CPRMcompatible DVD-R (ver. 2.0/8x or higher) or
DVD-RW (ver. 1.1 or higher) discs formatted
in VR mode, DVD-RAM discs or on the HDD.
There are a number of ways to select analog
and digital TV channels.1 Note that you can’t
change the TV channel during playback,
recording or during recording standby.
DVD CPRM recordings can only be played
on players that are specifically compatible
with CPRM.
Recording equipment and
copyright
Recording equipment should be used only
for lawful copying. You are advised to check
carefully what constitutes lawful copying in
the country in which you are making a copy.
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A.TV/D.TV
CPRM is a copy protection/scrambling
system developed for the recording of ‘copy
once’ broadcast programmes. CPRM stands
for Content Protection for Recordable Media.
Changing channels
CHANNEL
+
•
•
–
CHANNEL
Smart Jog
Number buttons
For example, to select channel 4 (digital
channel D004), press 4 then ENTER; for
channel 34 (digital channel D034), press
3, 4, ENTER.2
• CH +/– buttons on the front panel.
• For D.TV channels only, you can also use
the Channel List — see below.
Note
1 • If you select a locked channel, you will need to enter your password to access it.
• While listening to D.TV radio channels, the screen saver automatically starts after no button has been pressed
for three minutes.
2 Analog channel presets are numbered 1 to 99; digital channel presets are numbered D001 to D999.
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Tip
• When changing terrestrial digital
broadcast channels, channels with a low
signal strength may result in a black
screen being displayed.
• For other channels, it may take a short
while for the channel picture to appear,
and/or for the channel number to appear.
• In both of the above cases, some
improvement may be possible by
adjusting the antenna.
Using the D.TV Channel List
When in D.TV mode, you can call up the onscreen Channel List anytime by pressing ENTER.
Use the / buttons to select a channel, then
press ENTER to switch to that channel.1
D001 ************
D002 ************
• The channel banner displays the Subtitles
( ) and Teletext/MHEG ( ) icon if they
apply to the selected channel.2
• To see more detailed channel
information, press INFO again.3
Now
************************
11:30 - 12:00
More...
Use the / buttons to display
information about previous and following
programmes. Use the / buttons to
see information about other channels.
• If there is still more information to be
displayed, More ... is displayed; press
the BLUE button to see the extra
information.
• To hide the channel banner, press
RETURN/EXIT.
Changing D.TV audio languages
D003 ******
D004 ************
D005 ****
AUDIO
D006 ******
Displaying a channel banner
A channel banner shows programme titles,
start and end times of the current
programme and other channel information.
The information is updated every minute.
INFO
•
Press to display the channel
banner for the current channel.
D001 ************
Now ********************
Next *************
Wed.30.Apr 12:46
11:30 - 12:00
12:00 - 12:30
• Use the / buttons to display the
channel banner for other channels. To
switch to the displayed banner’s
channel, press ENTER.
•
Press to display the current audio
language. Press repeatedly to change it
to other available languages.
Changing D.TV subtitle languages
SUBTITLE
•
Press to display the current
subtitle language. Press repeatedly to
change it to other available languages.
Using the MHEG application
(UK only)
Some stations bring you programmes with
the MHEG (Multimedia and Hypermedia
Expert Group) application encoded, letting
you experience D.TV interactively.4
Note
1 • If you select a locked channel, you will need to enter your password to access it.
• While listening to D.TV radio channels, the screen saver automatically starts after no button has been pressed
for three minutes.
2 Due to inaccurate information provided by the broadcaster, some icons may occasionally be present or absent
in error.
3 Not all channels supply more detailed information.
4 If you start recording while the MHEG application is running, the MHEG application screen will also be
recorded. To avoid this, quit the application first, then start recording. It is not possible to start the MHEG
application while recording is in progress.
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The channel banner displays an icon ( ) to
indicate that the MHEG application can be
run.
• You can also select the language for a
non-NICAM bilingual broadcast.
A (L)
TEXT
•
Press to start the MHEG
application.1
• You can also use any of the colour
buttons.
• Press TEXT to quit the MHEG
application.
• When watching a recording made from
an external input with Bilingual
recording selected (see External Audio
on page 127), you can switch the audio
channel between left (L), right (R) or both
(L+R).
L
Viewing Teletext
(European countries except the UK.)
TEXT
Press to display the Teletext.
• You can also use any of the colour
buttons.
• Press the TEXT button again to hide the
Teletext screen.
Changing A.TV audio channels
You can change the audio channel of the
broadcast or external input signal.
• If the NICAM audio setting (see NICAM
Select on page 127) is set to NICAM and
you are watching a NICAM broadcast,
you can switch between NICAM and
Regular (non-NICAM) audio.
NICAM
Regular
• If the NICAM broadcast is bilingual, you
can also select the language.
NICAM A
Regular
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Note
• When recording to the HDD with HDD
Recording Format set to Video Mode On,
to DVD-R/-RW (Video mode), to DVD+R/
+RW, or on the LPCM setting, only one
channel of a bilingual broadcast is
recorded. In this case, decide which
language you want to record before
recording by setting the Bilingual
Recording setting (see Bilingual
Recording on page 127).
Switching between TV and DVD
AUDIO
•
Press to change the audio type.
The current audio channel is displayed onscreen.
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L+R
You can view the Teletext that comes
simultaneously with certain programmes.
•
B (R)
A + B (L+R)
When the recorder is stopped or recording
you can choose whether to have the audio/
video from the built-in TV tuner (or external
input) play on your TV (‘DVD mode’), or
watch the channel that the TV is currently set
to (‘TV mode’).
During playback or when a menu is being
displayed on-screen, the sound and video is
always routed to your TV and is unaffected by
the TV/DVD mode setting.
Note that the recorder must be connected to
your TV using a SCART cable to be able to
use this feature.
NICAM B
NICAM A+B
TV/DVD
•
Switch between TV mode and
DVD mode.
Note
1 This function is not available when subtitle display is active.
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Recording
Setting the picture quality/
recording time
DVD (VR) DVD (Video) DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM HDD
Before starting a recording, you will usually
want to set the picture quality/recording
time. There are six standard settings
available, which allow you to choose a
balance between picture quality and
recording time.
When Manual Recording is set to On (see
Manual Recording on page 130), a further
option will be available (MN1 to MN32,
LPCM, or XP+ (a super-high quality HDD
recording mode that features a transfer rate
of around 15 Mbps) depending on what you
set).
When recording to DVD, MN32 is the
highest recording quality available. If you
select XP+, the recording mode will
automatically revert to MN32.
When recording to DVD+R/+RW, SLP is the
longest recording time available. If you
select SEP or MN1 to MN3, the recording
mode will automatically revert to SLP.
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• SLP (Super Long Play) – Lower quality
than EP, but gives about eight hours of
recording time on a DVD disc.
• SEP (Super Extended Play) – Lowest
video quality but gives about ten hours of
recording time on a DVD disc.
• MN1 to MN32/LPCM1/XP+2 – Manual/
Linear PCM/XP+ (available only when
manual recording is on).
The setting is indicated in the front panel
display, and shown on-screen together with
the recording time for a blank recordable
disc. If a recordable disc is loaded, the
approximate remaining recording time for
that disc is also shown. (Note that if the On
Screen Display setting (see On Screen
Display on page 134) is Off then this
information is not displayed.)
Basic recording from the TV
DVD (VR) DVD (Video) DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM HDD
Basic recording from the TV involves just
setting the channel to record, choosing
whether to record to the HDD or a DVD and
selecting the recording quality.
REC MODE
•
Press repeatedly to select the
recording quality.
• XP – High quality setting, gives about
one hour of recording time on a DVD
disc.
• SP (Standard Play) – Default quality,
used for most applications, gives about
two hours of recording time on a DVD.
• LP (Long Play) – Lower video quality than
SP, but doubles the recording time on a
DVD to about four hours.
• EP (Extended Play) – Lower quality than
LP, but gives about six hours of
recording time on a DVD disc.
HDD/DVD
1
Select the HDD or DVD 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
takes a short while to initialize the disc).
• If you want to record a VR mode DVD-R
or a Video mode DVD-RW, you must
initialize it before proceeding (see
Initializing recordable DVD discs on
page 71).
A.TV/D.TV
2
Press to switch between D.TV
(digital) and A.TV (analog).
Note
1 Audio is recorded in 16-bit Linear PCM format, video is recorded at XP quality. When recording a bilingual
broadcast, select which audio channel to record (see Bilingual Recording on page 127).
2 Applicable only to HDD recording. (If this setting is used when recording to DVD, MN32 is used.) When copied
to DVD, XP+ recordings are always copied in real time.
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Recording
REC
CHANNEL
+
3
Select a TV channel to record.
The front panel display shows the channel
number, or channel name if it’s available:
–
CHANNEL
A.TV Channel preset
• While the recorder is stopped, you can
also use the number buttons on the
remote to select the channel (For
channel 24, press 2, 4 then ENTER).
• If the recorder is stopped, you can also
use the CH +/– buttons on the front
panel to select the channel number.
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Start recording.
If you want to set a recording end time, press
the REC button repeatedly. The recording
time increases in 30 minute increments, up
to a maximum of six hours. The time the
recording will end is shown on-screen and in
the front panel display. When the recording
ends, the recorder automatically switches
into standby if no other operation is being
performed.
• To cancel the set recording time, press
REC.
• If you want to pause recording at any
time1, press PAUSE. Press again to
restart the recording (If recording to the
HDD, DVD-RAM or in VR mode, a new
chapter is started after recording
restarts).
REC MODE
4
Set the picture quality/recording
time.
• See Setting the picture quality/recording
time on page 63 for detailed instructions.
STOP REC
AUDIO
5
If you’re recording from the A.TV
tuner, select the audio channel to record.
See Changing A.TV audio channels on
page 62 for more on this.
• When recording in VR mode, if a
broadcast is bilingual, both audio
channels are recorded, allowing you to
switch the audio channel on playback.
The only exception to this is when the
picture quality is set to LPCM, in which
case you do need to select the audio
channel before recording.
AUDIO
6
If you’re recording from the D.TV
tuner, select the audio language to
record.
• You may also be able to set which
subtitle language to record; use
SUBTITLE to select.
• Note that audio and subtitle languages
cannot be changed during the recording
of a digital broadcast.
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Note
1 Except during Chase Play.
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Press to stop recording.
• If you set the recording time in the
previous step, you can still stop the
recording anytime by pressing
STOP REC.
• Recording will stop automatically when
there is no more space on the HDD/
DVD, or after 12 hours of HDD recording
(whichever is sooner).
Tip
• During recording you can turn on/off the
SCART loop through function. During
recording, press the front panel CH +
button to switch to SCART THRU (loop
through on), or CH – to switch to SCART
NORM (loop through off). Loop through
is automatically reset to off after
recording has finished. Note that you
can’t switch loop through on if recording
from the AV1(RGB)-TV connector.
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Pause Live TV
HDD
The Pause Live TV feature lets you effectively
pause a TV programme you’re watching.
When you’re ready to resume watching, just
press the PLAY button.
Setting up for Pause Live TV
You can use the Pause Live TV feature with
an AV Link-compatible TV connected using a
SCART cable (see TV tuner setup for Pause
Live TV below), or using this recorder’s
internal tuner (see Using the recorder’s
internal tuner for Pause Live TV below).
TV tuner setup for Pause Live TV
To use this feature with an external TV tuner,
the recorder must be connected to your TV
using a SCART cable, and the AV. Link
setting (page 134) should be set to This
Recorder Only.1 See also Pause Live TV on
page 135 for more on this.
In order to use Pause Live TV, make the
following connections and settings.
• Pause Live TV will not work as expected
when watching TV via an external
component such as a VCR or digital
tuner. It only works with the channel
selected on the TV.
07
1 Connect this recorder to your TV with
a SCART cable.
2 Press HOME MENU.
3 Select ‘Initial Setup’ > ‘Options2’ >
‘Pause Live TV’ > ‘TV’s Tuner’.
4 Select ‘Initial Setup’ > ‘Analog Tuner’
> ‘Auto Channel Setting’ > ‘Download
from TV’.
• If the Download from TV option appears
grayed out, check the connections to
your TV and try again.
• Depending on your TV, you might have to
switch off and unplug it for a few
moments before plugging it back in and
switching it on again.
5 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Using the recorder’s internal tuner for
Pause Live TV
If you haven’t connected to your TV using a
SCART cable (or your TV is not compatible
with AV Link) you can use the recorder’s
internal tuner for the Pause Live TV.
1 Press HOME MENU.
2 Select ‘Initial Setup’ > ‘Options2’ >
‘Pause Live TV’ > ‘Recorder’s Tuner’.
See Pause Live TV on page 135 to do this.
You can record the channel selected on the
recorder.
Important
• Pause Live TV only works with the built-in
A.TV (analog) tuner. It does not work with
the D.TV tuner or the external inputs.
Make sure the Auto Channel Setting is
set to Download from TV (see Auto
Channel Setting on page 125).
Note
1 • Not all TVs support this feature. Check the instructions that came with your TV if you are unsure.
• This feature will not work unless your TV is compatible with AV Link. See the operating instructions that came
with your TV if you’re unsure about your TV’s compatibility with this feature.
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Using Pause Live TV
Tip
PAUSE
LIVE TV
1
Start recording the current TV
channel.
Recording continues with playback paused.
• Note that it may take up to 10 seconds
for recording to start.
2
Press to start playback.
You can also use the scan buttons (/
), pause ( PAUSE) and stop ( STOP)
— all without affecting the recording.
STOP REC
3
Press to stop the recording.
The operation is slightly different depending
on the viewing source. See the Operation
table below for details.
• When the Pause Live TV setting (see
page 135) is set to TV’s Tuner, you can
press PAUSE LIVE TV while the recorder
is in standby to switch on and immediately
start recording. When set to Recorder’s
Tuner, it is not possible to use the Pause
Live TV feature from standby.
• After pressing PAUSE LIVE TV, it will
take at least 10 seconds for the picture to
change (during this time, all controls
except the power button are inoperative).
(Note that startup from standby is not
possible if you have selected Recorder’s
Tuner in Pause Live TV on page 135.)
• Please note that you can’t record from
another component (VCR, etc.) that is
connected by a SCART cable to the AV2
(INPUT 1/DECODER) connector using
the Pause Live TV feature.
Operation table
Viewing source
TV built-in analog
tuner
TV/DVD
Pause Live TV
mode of DVR source
function button
DVR
TV
–
Condition
Pause Live TV
Preset channel of DVR and TV are
matched after downloading from TV.
Direct TV
recording*1
Preset channel of DVR and TV are NOT
matched after downloading from TV.
Record TV programme that you’re watching.
TV built-in digital
tuner
TV
–
Direct TV
recording*1
Preset channel info. in D.TV cannot be
shared by DVR even after Download from
TV. Record TV programme that you’re
watching.
External input of TV
TV
–
Direct TV
recording*1
Record TV programme that you’re
watching.
DVR built-in analog
tuner
DVD
DVR built-in Pause Live TV
analog tuner
DVR built-in digital
tuner
DVD
DVR built-in Pause Live TV
digital tuner
*1 No Chase Play! Warning if you change input this will stop the recording.
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About timer recordings
DVD (VR) DVD (Video) DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM HDD
Using the timer recording features you can
program up to 32 timer recordings up to a
month in advance. Timer recording
programmes can be set to record just once,
every day, or every week.
You can set the recording quality for your
timer recording in the same way as for a
regular recording, but with the added option
of an AUTO mode, which maximizes the
recording quality for the space available on
the disc (if recording to DVD), or to fit on to a
blank DVD disc (if recording to the HDD).
You can set timer recordings to record to a
recordable DVD or to the hard disk drive. For
regular (daily or weekly) HDD timer
recordings that you don’t need to keep, you
can use the Auto Replace Recording feature
to automatically replace the previous timer
recording with the new one. Note that when
you use this feature, the previous recording
made on that timer programme will be
replaced by the next one, regardless of
whether you have watched it yet or not.
You can also set the recorder so that it will
adjust the recording quality to try and fit the
recording on to the disc if it would not
otherwise fit at the recording quality you set
(see Optimized Rec on page 130 for more on
this).
Finally, if you set a timer recording to record
to DVD but there isn’t a recordable DVD
loaded at the time of the recording, the
Recovery Recording feature will
automatically record the programme to the
HDD for you.
This recorder is compatible with VPS (Video
Programming System) and PDC
(Programme Delivery Control) systems used
by many analog TV stations to ensure that a
timer recording catches the whole
programme even when the programme is
not running to schedule. Up to eight timer
programmes can be set with VPS/PDC on.
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Important
• A timer recording can’t be set if there are
already 32 timer programmes waiting to
be recorded.
• Timer recording will not start if:
– The recorder is already recording.
– A disc is being initialized, finalized or
unfinalized.
• Timer recording will start when the
operation preventing timer recording
has finished.
• When the front panel display is set to
ON, the timer indicator ( ) lights in the
front panel display when the timer is
active. If the indicator is blinking it
means that (for a DVD timer recording)
there is no disc loaded, or the disc
loaded is not recordable (for an HDD
timer recording it means that the HDD is
not recordable).
• Approximately two minutes before a
timer recording is set to start, the
recorder will go into timer recording
standby. In timer recording standby you
cannot use some functions.
• The maximum length for timer
recordings made to the HDD is 24 hours.
However, because one title (HDD) is
limited to 12 hours, recordings over 12
hours will be spread over two titles. Note
that there will be a break in the recording
of a few seconds between titles.
• VPS/PDC works only with analog
stations; it does not work with digital TV
stations.
• VPS/PDC may not work with all
broadcast stations in your country/area.
Check with the stations for compatibility.
• The hours between 3:00 and 5:00 in the
morning are used by the GUIDE Plus+
system to download programme
information. During these times, VPS/
PDC may not work reliably; leave VPS/
PDC off if you set a timer recording for
these times.
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• If VPS/PDC is active for two timer
programmes that are programmed to
start at the same time, then the
programme that actually starts first
takes priority.
Extending a timer recording in
progress
You can extend a timer recording beyond the
programmed end time. This can be useful if
a broadcast programme overruns, for
example.
Cancelling or extending the timer
REC
2
Press repeatedly to extend
recording in 30 minute blocks.
Stopping a timer recording
STOP REC
1
Press during a timer recording.
ENTER
2
Select ‘Yes’ to confirm.
Preventing use of the recorder
before a timer recording (child
lock)
You can make all the front panel and remote
control buttons inoperative using the child
lock feature. This is useful when you set a
timer recording and want to make sure that
the timer settings are not changed before
recording has finished.
STANDBY/ON
1
If the recorder is on, switch it
into standby.
En
• To unlock the recorder, press and hold
(Stop) on the front panel (while the
recorder is stopped) for three seconds
until the display shows UNLOCKED.
Timer recording FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
REC
1
Press and hold for three seconds
during a timer recording.
Recording continues, but the timer indicator
disappears from the front panel display
indicating that the timer has been cancelled.
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2
[Front panel] Press and hold for
three seconds to lock the controls.
The front panel display briefly shows
LOCKED. If any buttons are pressed on the
remote or front panel, LOCKED is briefly
displayed again.
• Even though the timer is set, the recorder
doesn’t start recording!
Check that the disc loaded or HDD is
recordable, not locked (see Lock Disc on
page 116), and that there are fewer than
99/999 titles already on the DVD/HDD.
• The recorder won’t let me enter a timer
programme! Why not?
You can’t enter a timer programme if the
clock isn’t set.
• What happens when two or more timer
programmes overlap?
Basically, the programme with the earlier
recording start time has priority.
However, the recorder will start recording
the programme with the later start time
after the earlier programme is finished. If
schedule to record two programmes
have the same times (but different
channels, for example), then only one of
the two programmes will be recorded. In
this event you should cancel the
scheduled recording of the lesser
important programme. If one of the
overlapping programmes is a regular
timer programme for a digital broadcast,
you may choose ‘Cancel Once’ in order
to avoid having it overlap with a
separately scheduled programme (see
Skipping a regular timer programme on
page 55).
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07
Simultaneous recording and
playback (Chase Play)
Also, during simultaneous recording
and playback, if the TV line system of the
playback track/title changes then
playback will automatically stop.
HDD
Chase Play allows you to watch a recording
that is still in progress from the start, without
having to wait until the recording has
finished (i.e., playback is ‘chasing’ the
recording).
In fact, you’re not just limited to watching
the recording in progress. You can watch
anything else already on the HDD (or on a
DVD if you’re recording to the HDD) by
selecting it from the Disc Navigator screen
(see Using the Disc Navigator with recordable
discs and the HDD on page 77).
Chase Play is not possible when DV is the
recording input.
•
Press during recording to start
playback from the beginning of the
current recording1.
DISC
• NAVIGATOR
Press during recording to select
another title to play.
You can use all the usual playback controls,
such as pause, slow-motion play, scan and
skip.
• To stop playback, press STOP
(recording will continue).
• To stop recording, press STOP REC
(playback will continue).
• During recording or in timer recording
standby, you can’t play an HDD title,
DVD or Video CD/Super VCD disc if the
Input Line System setting doesn’t match
the TV line system of the disc/HDD title
(see also Additional information about
the TV system settings on page 135).
Recording from an external
component
DVD (VR) DVD (Video) DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM HDD
You can record from an external component,
such as a camcorder or VCR, connected to
one of the recorder’s external inputs.
1 Make sure that the component you
want to record from is connected
properly to the HDD/DVD recorder.
See Chapter 2 (Connecting up) for
connection options.
INPUT SELECT
2
Press repeatedly to select one of
the external inputs to record from.
The current input is shown on-screen and in
the front panel display:
• AV2/L1 – Input 12
• L2 – Input 2 (front panel)
• L3 – Input 3
Check that the Audio In settings for
External Audio and Bilingual Recording
are as you want them (see Audio In on
page 127).
• If the aspect ratio is distorted (squashed
or stretched), adjust on the source
component or your TV before recording.
• To watch video coming in via the DV
input (front panel), select DV > DV
Video Playback from the Home Menu
(see also Playing from a DV camcorder on
page 84).
3
REC MODE
Set the recording quality.
• See Setting the picture quality/recording
time on page 63 for detailed information.
Note
1 You can’t start playback immediately after recording starts. Simultaneous playback and recording doesn’t work
while copying or backing up.
2 This cannot be selected if AV2/L1 In is set to Decoder (see AV2/L1 In on page 127).
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07
HDD/DVD
4
Select the HDD or DVD for
recording.
REC
5
Press to start recording.
• If your source is copy-protected using
Copy Guard, you will not be able to
record it. See Restrictions on video
recording on page 60 for more details.
Playing your recordings on
other DVD players
DVD (VR) DVD (Video) DVD+R DVD+RW
Most regular DVD players can play finalized
discs recorded in DVD-R/-RW (Video mode)
and DVD+R discs. A number of players
(including many Pioneer models) can also
play DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode,
finalized or not. Most players will not play VR
mode DVD-R discs, although some DVDROM drives and DVD recorders may be able
to (finalization might be necessary). Check
the manual that came with the player to
check what kinds of discs it will play.
When you finalize a DVD-R/-RW (Video
mode) or DVD+R disc, a title menu is
created from which you can select titles
when you play the disc. There are a number
of different styles of title menu to choose
from to suit the content of the disc.
All the title menus are navigated in the usual
way, pressing MENU or TOP MENU to
display the menu, then using the ///
followed by ENTER to select titles and
start playback.
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Finalizing a disc
DVD (VR) DVD (Video) DVD+R DVD+RW
Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings on the disc
so that it can be played on a regular DVD
player or computer equipped with a suitable
DVD-ROM drive.1
Note that the disc name will appear in the
title menu after you finalize a disc. Make sure
the disc name is as you want it before you
finalize the disc as it can’t be changed
afterwards. If you want to rename the disc,
see Input Disc Name on page 116 before
starting the steps below.
DVD+RW discs don’t generally need
finalizing. However, if you want a title menu
to appear when you play the disc, then you
will need to finalize. When using a
DVD+RW, you can still record and edit even
after finalizing. although the title menu will
disappear if you do so. Finalize the disc
again to generate a new title menu.
Important
• Once you’ve finalized a DVD-R/-RW
(Video mode) or DVD+R disc, you can’t
edit or record anything else on that disc.
However, the finalization on a DVD-RW
disc maybe ‘undone’; see Undo Finalize
on page 117 for how to do this.
• A VR mode DVD-R/-RW (excluding DVDR DL) disc can still be recorded and
edited on this recorder even after
finalizing.
• DVD-R DL (Video mode) discs and
DVD+R DL discs must be finalized in
order to play in other recorders/players.
Note however that some recorders/
players will not play even finalized duallayer discs.
Note
1 If the TV line system of the disc is different to the current setting of the recorder, you will not be able to finalize
the disc. See Additional information about the TV system settings on page 135 for how to change the recorder’s
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1 Load the disc you want to finalize.
Make sure that the recorder is stopped
before proceeding.
2 HOME MENU Select ‘Disc Setup’ from the
Home Menu.
ENTER
3
Select ‘Finalize’ > ‘Finalize’ >
‘Next Screen’.
Disc Setup
Basic
Finalize
Next Screen
Initialize
Finalize
Undo Finalize
Start
Optimize HDD
5 The recorder will now start finalizing
the disc.
During finalization:
• If the finalization process of a DVD-RW
or DVD+R/+RW disc is going to take
more than around four minutes, you can
press ENTER to cancel. Around four
minutes before completion, the option to
cancel disappears.
• You can’t cancel the finalization of a VR
mode DVD-R disc.
• How long finalization takes depends on
the type of disc, how much is recorded
on the disc and the number of titles on
the disc. A disc recorded in VR mode can
take up to one hour to finalize. DVD-R/
-RW (Video mode) and DVD+R/+RW
discs can take up to 20 minutes.
ENTER
4
For DVD-R/-RW (Video mode)
and DVD+R/+RW discs only, select a title
menu style, then select ‘Yes’ to start
finalization or ‘No’ to cancel.
The menu you select will be the one that
appears when the ‘top menu’ (or ‘menu’ for
a DVD+R/+RW) is selected on any DVD
player.
Finalize
Initializing recordable DVD
discs
DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-RAM
DVD-R/-RW discs can be initialized for either
Video mode recording or VR mode
recording.1
When you first load a blank DVD-RW or
DVD+RW disc, the recorder initializes it for
recording automatically. By default, blank
DVD-RW discs are initialized for VR mode
recording. See DVD-RW Auto Initialize on
page 72 if you want to change the default to
Video mode.
• Discs recorded partially or fully on the
Pioneer DVR-7000 DVD recorder do not
support this feature. These discs will
have only a text title menu when finalized
on this recorder.
DVD-R discs are ready for Video mode
recordings out of the box; if you want to use
a DVD-R for VR mode recording, you must
initialize it before recording anything on the
disc.
DVD+RW and DVD-RAM discs can also be
initialized in order to erase the contents of
the disc.
Note
1 If a disc was previously finalized on an older DVD recorder, you may not be able to re-initialize and/or initialize
it for Video mode recording.
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DVD-RW Auto Initialize
Important
• Initializing a DVD-RW, DVD+RW or
DVD-RAM disc will erase everything
recorded on it. Make sure there is
nothing on the disc that you want to
keep!
• You may not be able to re-initialize a
DVD-RW disc in a different format if it
was originally initialized on an older DVD
recorder.
• Once initialized for VR mode recording,
you can’t re-initialize a DVD-R back to
Video mode.
DVD-RW
• Default setting: VR Mode
Initialization mode is automatically carried
out when you insert a blank DVD-RW. You
must set the desired initialization mode
before inserting a disc.
1 HOME MENU Select ‘Disc Setup’ from the
Home Menu.
ENTER
1 HOME MENU Select ‘Disc Setup’ from the
Home Menu.
2
Select ‘Basic’>’DVD-RW Auto
Init.’, then ‘VR Mode’ or ‘Video Mode’.
Disc Setup
ENTER
2
Select ‘Initialize’ > ‘Video
Mode’, ‘VR Mode’ or ‘Initialize
DVD+RW’.
Disc Setup
Basic
VR Mode
Start
Initialize
Video Mode
Start
Finalize
Initialize DVD+RW
Start
Optimize HDD
ENTER
3
Select ‘Start’.
It takes about 30 seconds to initialize the
disc (except DVD-RAM discs, which can take
up to an hour).
Initializing Disc
Pr 1
1 min left
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Basic
Input Disc Name
VR Mode
Initialize
Lock Disc
Video Mode
Finalize
DVD-RW Auto Init.
Optimize HDD
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Playback
08
Chapter 8
Playback
Introduction
Most of the features described in this
chapter make use of on-screen displays.
Navigate these using the cursor buttons and
ENTER. To go back one level from any
screen, use the RETURN/EXIT button.
Remember also that the button guide at the
bottom of every screen shows which buttons
do what.
Many of the functions covered in this
chapter apply to the HDD, DVD discs, Video
CDs, Super VCDs, WMA/MP3/DivX discs
and CDs, although the exact operation of
some varies slightly with the kind of disc
loaded.
• Many functions are not available when a
Video CD is playing in PBC mode. Start
playback from the Disc Navigator screen
for non-PBC playback (see Using the
Disc Navigator with playback-only discs
on page 78).
• For discs that contain JPEG picture files,
see The PhotoViewer on page 109.
• Some DVD-Video, DVD+R and
DVD+RW discs don’t allow certain
playback controls to operate at certain
points in the disc. This is not a
malfunction.
HDD/DVD
1
Select the HDD or DVD for
playback.
• If playing video from the HDD, skip to
step 3 below.
• Select DVD for any kind of disc playback.
OPEN/CLOSE
2
[Front panel] Load a disc.
Load a disc with the label side facing up,
using the disc tray guide to align the disc (if
you’re loading a double-sided DVD-Video
disc, load it with the side you want to play
face down).
• If you want to play a DTS audio CD,
please first read the note on page 75.
3
Basic playback
ALL
This section shows you how to use your
recorder for playback of discs (DVD, CD,
etc.), and for playback of video from the
HDD.
Important
• Throughout this manual, the term ‘DVD’
means any kind of playable or recordable
DVD. If a function is specific to a
particular kind of DVD disc, it is
specified.
Start playback.
• If you’re playing a DVD-Video or Video
CD, a disc menu may appear when you
start playback. 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 after the
end of a title is reached.
• There may be a slight pause when
playback switches from the first to the
second layer of a dual-layer disc.
• See the following sections for more
details on playing specific kinds of discs.
STOP
4
Press to stop playback.
5 When you’ve finished using the
recorder, eject the disc and switch the
recorder back into standby.
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Playing DVD discs
/
/
TOP MENU
MENU
The table below shows the basic playback
controls for DVD-Video, and recordable DVD
discs.
Press to start playback.
If RESUME is displayed onscreen, playback starts from
the place last stopped.
STOP
PAUSE
Press to stop playback.
You can resume playback from
the same point by pressing
PLAY. (Press STOP again
to cancel the resume function.)
Pauses playback, or restarts
playback when paused.
Press to start scanning. Press
repeatedly to increase the scanning speed.
PREV
NEXT
CLEAR CLEAR
ENTER
CM BACK
CM SKIP
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NAVIGATOR
Press to skip to previous/next
chapter/title. (During playback
you can also use the front panel
CH +/– buttons.)
DVD+R/DVD+RW only:
PREV may not always skip
to the previous title.
Except VR mode: During playback, enter a chapter number
then press ENTER to skip
directly to that chapter within
the currently playing title.
On some discs, you can also
use the number buttons to
select numbered items in the
disc menu.
VR mode only: During playback,
enter a title number then press
ENTER.
All: Press CLEAR to clear a
number entry and start again.
(Commercial back/skip)
Turn the Smart Jog counterclockwise for backward skip;
turn clockwise for forward skip.
You can search up to two hours
in either direction.
While paused, press and hold
to start slow-motion playback.
Press repeatedly to change the
playback speed.
While paused, press to advance
a single frame in either direction. You can also execute
frame-by-frame playback/backward scanning via the
Smart Jog.
Press to display the menu of a
DVD-Video disc. (DVD+R/+RW
discs finalized on this recorder
will display the Disc Navigator.
Press MENU to display the disc
menu.)
Use the cursor buttons to navigate DVD-Video disc menus;
press ENTER to select items.
ENTER
RETURN/EXIT
Press to return to the previous
level of a DVD-Video disc menu.
Playing from the HDD
The table below shows the basic playback
controls when playing video recorded on the
hard disk (HDD).
Press to start playback.
If RESUME is displayed onscreen, playback starts from
the place last stopped. Playback automatically stops after
the end of a title is reached.
STOP
PAUSE
Press to stop playback.
You can resume playback from
the same point by pressing
PLAY. (Press STOP again
to cancel the resume function.)
Pauses playback, or restarts
playback when paused.
Press to start scanning. Press
repeatedly to increase the scanning speed.
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PREV
NEXT
CLEAR CLEAR
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Press to skip to previous/next
chapter/title. (During playback
you can also use the front panel
CH +/– buttons.)
During playback, enter a title
number then press ENTER to
skip directly to that title.
Press CLEAR to clear a number
entry and start again.
Except WMA: Press to start
scanning. Press again to
increase the scanning speed.
(There are two scan speeds; the
current scan speed is shown
on-screen.)
PREV
NEXT
ENTER
CM BACK
CM SKIP
/
/
(Commercial back/skip)
Turn the Smart Jog counterclockwise for backward skip;
turn clockwise for forward skip.
You can search up to two hours
in either direction.
While paused, press and hold
to start slow-motion playback.
Press repeatedly to change the
playback speed.
While paused, press to advance
a single frame in either direction. You can also execute
frame-by-frame playback/backward scanning via the
Smart Jog.
CLEAR CLEAR
Playing Video CD/Super VCDs
The table below shows the basic playback
controls for Video CD/Super VCDs.
Some discs feature Playback Control (PBC
for short) menus. These discs show PBC in
the display when you load them and display
a menu on-screen from where you can select
what to watch.2
Press to start playback.
Video CD only: If RESUME is displayed on-screen, playback
starts from the place last
stopped.
The table below shows the basic playback
controls for audio CDs1, and WMA/MP3
files.
STOP
PAUSE
Press to stop playback.
Pauses playback, or restarts
playback when paused.
During playback, enter a track
number then press ENTER to
skip directly to that track.
Press CLEAR to clear a number
entry and start again.
ENTER
Playing CDs and WMA/MP3 discs
Press to start playback.
Press to skip to previous/next
track (or folder for WMA/MP3
disc). (During playback you can
also use the front panel CH +/–
buttons.)
STOP
Press to stop playback.
Video CD only: You can resume
playback from the same point
by pressing PLAY. (Press
STOP again to cancel the
resume function.)
Note
1 If you want to play a DTS audio CD, make sure the recorder is connected to a DTS-compatible amp/receiver with
a digital connection. Noise will be output through the analog outputs. Also make sure that STEREO is selected
using the
AUDIO button (see Switching audio channels on page 82).
2 When playing in PBC mode, some playback features, such as search, repeat and programme play are not
available. You can play a PBC Video CD/Super VCD in non-PBC mode by starting playback using the Disc
Navigator (see Using the Disc Navigator with playback-only discs on page 78).
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PAUSE
Pauses playback, or restarts
playback when paused.
Playing DivX video files
The table below shows the basic playback
controls for DivX video files.
Press to start scanning. Press
repeatedly to increase the scanning speed.
PREV
NEXT
CLEAR CLEAR
ENTER
CM BACK
CM SKIP
/
RETURN/EXIT
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Press to start playback.
If RESUME is displayed onscreen, playback starts from
the place last stopped. Playback of titles (DivX files) proceeds in alphabetical order.
Press to skip to previous/next
track.
When a PBC menu is displayed, press to display the previous/next page. (During
playback you can also use the
front panel CH +/– buttons.)
STOP
During playback, enter a track
number then press ENTER to
skip directly to that track.
Press CLEAR to clear a number
entry and start again.
While a PBC menu screen is
displayed, use to select numbered menu items.
Video CD in non-PBC mode only:
(Commercial back/skip)
Turn the Smart Jog counterclockwise for backward skip;
turn clockwise for forward skip.
You can search up to two hours
in either direction.
While paused, press and hold
to start slow-motion playback.
Press repeatedly to change the
playback speed (forward only).
While paused, press to advance
a single frame (forward only).
You can also execute frame-byframe playback via the
Smart Jog.
Press to display the disc menu
of a Video CD/Super VCD playing in PBC mode.
PAUSE
Press to stop playback.
You can resume playback from
the same point by pressing
PLAY. (Press STOP again
to cancel the resume function.)
Pauses playback, or restarts
playback when paused.
Press to start scanning. Press
repeatedly to increase the scanning speed.
PREV
NEXT
/
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
Press to skip to previous/next
title. (During playback you can
also use the front panel CH +/–
buttons.)
While paused, press to advance
one frame. Press and hold to
start slow motion playback
(press repeatedly to change the
slow motion play speed). You
can also execute frame-byframe playback via the
Smart Jog.
Press to display the playback
audio type; press repeatedly to
change the playback audio
type.
Press to display subtitle
information; press repeatedly to
change subtitles.
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Using the Disc Navigator to
browse the contents of a disc
Use the Disc Navigator to browse the
contents of a disc and start playback.
Using the Disc Navigator with
recordable discs and the HDD
DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM HDD
You can use the Disc Navigator to browse
and edit video on recordable DVDs and the
HDD, and to view information on titles.
See also Editing on page 87 for more on
editing recordable discs.
HDD/DVD
1
2
Select the HDD or DVD.
DISC
NAVIGATOR
4
ENTER
Play the highlighted title.
• You can also select Play from the
command menu options.
Changing the display style of the
Disc Navigator
You can choose to display titles in the Disc
Navigator in various different ways, sorted
alphabetically, by recording date, by genre,
and so on. You can also choose whether to
display four or eight titles on the screen at
the same time.
1
panel.
Display the View Options
The View Options panel
Open the Disc Navigator.
Disc Navigator (HDD)
11
Style
Disc Navigator (HDD)
101
Sort order
SP
9
Recent first
2h00m(1.0G)
8
22:00 THU 2/12 Pr 7 SP
22:00 Thu 2/12 Pr 7 SP
7
19:00 MON 29/11 Pr 2 SP
19:00 Mon 29/11 Pr 2 SP
All Genres
Genre
20:00 FRI 3/12 Pr 9 SP
20:00 Fri 3/12 Pr 9 SP
MENU
20:00 FRI 3/12 Pr 9 SP
20:00 Fri 3/12 Pr 9 SP
3
22:00 THU 2/12 Pr 7 SP
22:00 Thu 2/12 Pr 7 SP
7
19:00 MON 29/11 Pr 2 SP
19:00 Mon 29/11 Pr 2 SP
1h00m(1.0G)
2h00m(1.0G)
All Genres
All Genres
HDD
SP
Remain
30h30m
SP
2h00m(1.0G)
2h00m(1.0G)
2
Recent first
NEW first
2h00m(1.0G)
2h00m(1.0G)
4 Titles
HDD
SP
Remain
30h30m
4 Titles
4 Titles
10Titles
23:00 FRI
Pr 4 SP
11/29
MON3/12
7:00PM
23:00 Fri 3/12
Pr 4 SP
11/29Mon
7:00PM
2ch
10Titles
23:00 FRI
Pr 4 SP
11/29
MON3/12
7:00PM
23:00 Fri 3/12
Pr 4 SP
11/29Mon
7:00PM
2ch
MENU
1h00m(1.0G)
1h00m(1.0G)
1h00m(1.0G)
ENTER
• You can also access the Disc Navigator
from the Home Menu.
3
Browse the list of titles.
• You can also use the Smart Jog to select
titles.
• Use the PREV/ NEXT buttons to
display the previous/next page of titles.
• To change the thumbnail picture
displayed for a title see Set Thumbnail on
page 91.
• For HDD recordings, you should be able
to see a thumbnail title digest. If it
doesn’t display, set Set Preview to
Normal. See Set Preview on page 134.
2
Choose ‘Style’, ‘Sort order’ or
‘Genre’, then press ENTER to see the
available view options.
• Style – Select four or eight titles per
screen view
• Sort order – Sort by date (most recent
first), unwatched first, title name or
recording date (oldest first)
• Genre – Display all genres or just a
selected genre
ENTER
3
Choose a view option, then
press ENTER.
The title list display is updated according to
the new display preferences.
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Using the Disc Navigator with
playback-only discs
Video CD Super VCD WMA/MP3 DivX
DVD-Video
CD
1
Display the Home Menu.
HOME MENU
ENTER
2
Select ‘Disc Navigator’.
Alternatively, for a CD, Video CD, Super VCD
or WMA/MP3/DivX disc, you can press DISC
NAVIGATOR, which takes you straight to
the Disc Navigator screen.
1
During playback, start reverse
or forward scanning.
• The scanning speed is shown on-screen.
2
Press repeatedly to change the
scanning speed.
There are four scanning speeds available
when playing HDD video, a DVD or a DivX
title. Reverse playback is also possible with
HDD and DVD video.2
There are two scanning speeds for other
types of disc.
3
Resume normal playback.
ENTER
3
Select what you want to play.
Depending on the type of disc you have loaded,
the Disc Navigator looks slightly different, but
they are all navigated in the same way.
Playing in slow motion
The screen below shows a WMA/MP3/DivX
disc. Navigate to the folder, or the track/title
within a folder that you want to play.
You can play video at various slow motion
speeds. DVDs and video on the HDD can be
played in slow motion in either direction,
while Video CDs/Super VCDs and DivX titles
can only be played forwards in slow motion.
Disc Navigator
CD
WMA/MP3
Divx
Folder (01-03)
01.Rock
02.Pop
03.Dance
Track(001-004)
001.Intro
002.Escape
003.Everything You Say
004.What I Do
DVD HDD Video CD Super VCD DivX
There is no sound when playing in slow
motion.
PAUSE
1
Playback starts after you press ENTER.
• For discs that contain CD-Audio tracks
and WMA/MP3 tracks or DivX titles, you
can switch the playback area between
CD, WMA/MP3 and DivX. This can only
be done while the disc is stopped.
Scanning discs
Pause playback.
/
/
/
/
2
Press and hold to start slow
motion reverse or forward play.
3
Press repeatedly to change
the slow motion speed.
The current playback speed is indicated onscreen.
4
Resume normal playback.
A L L (except WMA)
You can scan discs at various speeds,
forwards or backwards.1
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1 • No subtitles are displayed when scanning DVDs and DivX titles.
• No sound is output when scanning from the HDD, DVDs and DivX, except on forward SCAN 1.
• Depending on the disc, normal playback may automatically resume when a new chapter is reached on a DVD
disc.
2 Reverse playback may not be smooth.
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Frame advance/frame
reverse
DVD HDD Video CD Super VCD DivX
You can advance or back up video on a DVD
disc1 or the HDD frame-by-frame.
With Video CDs/Super VCDs and DivX titles,
you can only use frame advance.
PAUSE
1
Pause playback.
/
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ENTER
1
Select ‘Search Mode’ from the
Play Mode menu, then choose a search
option.
The available search options depend on the
type of disc.
2
Enter a title/chapter/folder/
track number or a search time.
Play Mode
/
3
Resume normal playback.
The Play Mode menu
ALL
Time Search
Title Search
Chapter Search
Search Mode
A-B Repeat
Repeat
Programme
2
Back up or advance one
frame with each press.
• You can also do this by rotating the
Smart Jog.
Input Time
0.01.00
Time Search (HDD, DVD): For example, for 25
minutes into the current title, press 2, 5, 0, 0.
For 1 hour and 15 minutes and 20 seconds
into the title, press 1, 1, 5, 2, 0.
Time Search (Video CD): For example, for
2 minutes and 30 seconds into the current
track, press 2, 3, 0.
The Play Mode menu gives you access to
search functions, repeat and programme
play functions.
Title/Chapter/Folder/Track Search: For
example, for track 6, press 6.
• HOME MENU Select ‘Play Mode’ from the
Home Menu.
3
Play Mode
Search Mode
A-B Repeat
Repeat
Programme
Time Search
Title Search
Chapter Search
Search Mode
ENTER
Start playback.
A-B Repeat
DVD HDD
CD
Video CD DivX
The A-B Repeat function allows you to
specify two points (A and B) within a track or
title that form a loop which is played over
and over.3
ALL
ENTER
The Search Mode feature lets you start
playback from a specified point in a disc by
time2 or by title/chapter/folder/track
number.
1
During playback, select ‘A-B
Repeat’ from the Play Mode menu.
Note
1 Depending on the disc, normal playback may automatically resume when a new chapter is reached.
2 When using time search, playback may occasionally start slightly before or after the time you input.
3 If you switch camera angles on a DVD during A-B repeat play, A-B repeat is cancelled.
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ENTER
2
With ‘A (Loop Start)’
highlighted, press at the point you want
the loop to start.
Play Mode
Search Mode
A-B Repeat
Repeat
Programme
A (Loop Start)
B (Loop End)
Off
ENTER
3
With ‘B (Loop End)’ highlighted,
press at the point you want the loop to
end.
Playback immediately jumps back to the
start point and plays the loop round and
round.
• When playing a DVD-Video, DVD-R/-RW
(Video mode), DVD+R/+RW, or from
the HDD, the start and end points of the
loop must be in the same title.
• To resume normal playback, select Off
from the A-B Repeat menu, or press
CLEAR if no menu OSD (such as the Play
Mode menu) is displayed.
Repeat play
ALL
There are various repeat play options,
depending on the kind of disc loaded, or if
you’re using the HDD for playback. It’s also
possible to use repeat play together with
programme play to repeat the tracks/
chapters in the programme list (see
Programme play below).1
ENTER
•
Select ‘Repeat’ from the Play
Mode menu, then choose a repeat play
mode.
Play Mode
Repeat Title
Repeat Chapter
Repeat Off
Search Mode
A-B Repeat
Repeat
Programme
• To resume normal playback, select
Repeat Off from the Repeat Play menu,
or press CLEAR if no menu OSD (such as
the Play Mode menu) is displayed.
Programme play
HDD DVD-Video
CD
Video CD Super VCD WMA/MP3
This feature lets you program the play order
of titles/chapters2/folders/tracks on a disc or
the HDD.
ENTER
1
Select ‘Programme’ from the
Play Mode menu, then ‘Input/Edit
Programme’.
The Input/Edit Programme screen varies
according to the disc type. Below is the DVD
input screen.
Programme
Title
Title
Title
Title
Step
01.001
02.
03.
04.
05.
06.
07.
08.
(01-03)
01
02
03
Chapter(001-015)
Chapter 001
Chapter 002
Chapter 003
Chapter 004
Chapter 005
Chapter 006
Chapter 007
Chapter 008
ENTER
2
Select a title, chapter, folder
or track for the current step in the
programme list.
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1 If you switch the camera angle during repeat play of a DVD-Video disc, repeat play is cancelled.
2 When playing a programme list of DVD-Video chapters, chapters not included in the programme list may be
sometimes be played, depending on the disc.
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After pressing ENTER to add the title/
chapter/folder/track, the step number
automatically moves down one.
• To insert a step into the programme list,
highlight the step number where you
want to insert another step, then select a
chapter/title/folder/track as usual. After
pressing ENTER, all the subsequent
steps move down one.
• To delete a step from the programme list,
highlight the step you want to delete,
then press CLEAR.
3 Repeat step 2 to build up a
programme list.
A programme list can contain up to 24 titles/
chapters/folders/tracks.
4
Play the programme list.
Programme play remains active until you
cancel programme play, erase the
programme list, eject the disc or switch off
the recorder.
Tip
• To save your programme list and exit the
programme edit screen without starting
playback, press HOME MENU.
• During programme play, press NEXT to skip to the next programme
step.
• To repeat play the programme list, select
Programme Repeat from the Repeat
Play Mode menu (see Repeat play on
page 80).
• Press CLEAR during playback to switch
off programme play (if no menu OSD,
such as the Disc Navigator, is
displayed). Press while stopped to erase
the programme list.
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• From the programme menu you can
also:
Start Programme Play – Starts
playback of a saved programme list
Cancel Programme Play – Turns off
programme play, but does not erase the
programme list
Erase Programme List – Erases the
programme list and turns off
programme play
Displaying and switching
subtitles
DVD-Video DivX
Some DVD and DivX discs have subtitles in
one or more languages; the disc box will
usually tell you which subtitle languages are
available. You can switch subtitle language
during playback.1
Check the disc packaging for details of the
subtitle options.
SUBTITLE
•
Select/change the subtitle
language.
The current subtitle language is shown onscreen and in the front panel display.
• To switch off subtitles, press
SUBTITLE then CLEAR.
Switching DVD and DivX
soundtracks
DVD-Video DivX
When playing a DVD disc or DivX title
recorded with two or more soundtracks
(often in different languages), you can
switch the soundtrack during playback.2
Note
1 • Some discs only allow you to change subtitle language from the disc menu. Press MENU or TOP MENU to
access.
• To set subtitle preferences, see Subtitle Language on page 129.
2 • Some discs only allow you to change audio language from the disc menu. Press MENU or TOP MENU to
access.
• To set audio language preferences, see Audio Language on page 129.
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Check the disc packaging for details of the
soundtrack options.
HDD DVD (VR) DVD-RAM
L+R – Both channels (default)
L – Left channel only
R – Right channel only
AUDIO
•
Change the audio soundtrack.
The current audio language is shown onscreen and in the front panel display.
CD
• The sound may drop out for a few
seconds when switching soundtracks.
• Some discs feature both Dolby Digital
and DTS soundtracks. There is no analog
audio output when DTS is selected. To
listen to the DTS soundtrack, connect
this recorder to a DTS decoder or AV
amp/receiver with built-in DTS decoder
via the digital output. See Connecting to
an AV amplifier/receiver on page 20 for
connection details.
Stereo – Stereo (default)
1/L – Left channel only
2/R – Right channel only
Super VCD
1 Stereo – Soundtrack 1/Stereo (default)
1 L – Soundtrack 1/Left channel
1 R – Soundtrack 1/Right channel
2 Stereo – Soundtrack 2/Stereo
2 L – Soundtrack 2/Left channel
2 R – Soundtrack 2/Right channel
Switching audio channels
DVD (VR) DVD-RAM HDD
CD
Video CD Super VCD
WMA/MP3
For HDD and VR mode content recorded
with bilingual audio, you can switch between
left (L) channel, right (R) channel, or both
(L+R).2
When playing Video CDs and audio CDs you
can switch between stereo, just the left
channel or just the right channel.
Some Super VCDs have two soundtracks.
With these discs you can switch between the
two soundtracks as well as individual
channels in each.
•
Press repeatedly to display/switch
the audio channel.
The audio channel(s) currently playing are
indicated on-screen.
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Switching camera angles
DVD-Video
1
AUDIO
Video CD WMA/MP3
Some DVD-Video discs feature scenes shot
from two or more angles — check the disc
box for details: it should be marked with a
icon if it contains multi-angle scenes.
When a multi-angle scene is playing, the
same icon appears on screen to let you know
that other angles are available (this can be
switched off if you prefer — see Angle
Indicator on page 132).
ANGLE
•
Switch the camera angle.
• The angle number is displayed onscreen.
• If the disc was paused, playback starts
again with the new angle.
Note
1 Only when HDD Recording Format is set to Video Mode Off (HDD Recording Format on page 131).
2 When playing a Bilingual recording on a VR mode disc, if you are listening to the Dolby Digital soundtrack via
the digital output, you cannot switch the audio channel. Set Dolby Digital Out to Dolby Digital PCM (see
Dolby Digital Out on page 128) or listen via the analog outputs if you need to switch the audio channel.
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Displaying disc information
on-screen
You can display various on-screen
information about the disc loaded or the
HDD.
Shows recording restrictions for
the current channel programme
Stop
DVD-RW VR
Original
Disc Name
Resume
XP (1h00m/DVD)
Finalized
Rem.
0h35m
ABC Pr 1
Stereo
Copy Once
: Comedy shows
DVD Mode
DISPLAY
Indicates copy-protected material
•
Display/change the on-screen
information.
• Press once to show the HDD and
removable disc (DVD, etc.) activity
together. Press again to show the status
of just the currently selected playback/
recording device (HDD or removable
disc).
• To hide the information display, press
DISPLAY repeatedly until it disappears.
HDD and removable disc activity
display
Press DISPLAY once to see the HDD and
removable disc (DVD, etc.) activity. Use the
HDD/DVD button to switch between the two
kinds of display.
The example displays below show highspeed copying from HDD to DVD, and HDD
chase playback.
Rec Mode SP(2h00m/DVD)
HDD
Remain 10h35m
Stop
Hi-Speed Copy
HDD DVD
0h08m left
DVD-RW Video
Remain –h––m
Stop
Rec Mode SP(2h00m/DVD)
HDD
DVD-RW Video
Remain 10h35m
Chase Play
Rec
Remain 0h52m
Stop
Recording time
Relative playback position
Indicates a multi-angle scene
Play
DVD-R Video
Title Name
3–2
0. 00. 15
Chapter Time 0. 00. 21
Chapter Total 0h01m52s
4.32Mbps
!
: 21/11 Football match
Indicates the data transfer rate
Tip
• See Switching camera angles on page 82
for more on multi-angle scene
switching.
• When using the simultaneous play and
record feature, the display shows
information for playback only.
• During real-time copy, the copy source
playback information is displayed.
• The Video mode DVD-R/-RW displays
become the same as a DVD-Video disc
once the disc is finalized.
• The total recording time figure shown in
parenthesis is calculated based on a
12 cm/4.7 GB disc at the displayed
record setting.
• Recording and playback times for TV
recordings are approximately 0.1 %
shorter than the actual time. This is
because of the slightly different frame
rates of TV broadcasts versus DVD.
• The frame number is shown next to the
elapsed time display when the disc is
paused.
• Copy Once or Can’t Record messages
may appear in the stop or recording
displays. These indicate that the
broadcast TV programme contains copy
control information.
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Playing and recording from a DV camcorder
Chapter 9
Playing and recording from a
DV camcorder
You can play back and record video from a
DV camcorder connected to the DV IN jack
on the front panel of this recorder.
Important
• If you connect a second recorder using a
DV cable, you cannot control the second
unit from this one.
• You can’t control this unit remotely from
a component connected to the DV IN
jack.
Playing from a DV camcorder
1 Make sure your DV camcorder is
connected to the front panel DV IN jack.
2 From the Initial Setup menu, check
that the DV audio input is setup as you
would like.
See DV Input on page 128 for more on this.
• Check also that the Audio In settings for
External Audio and Bilingual
Recording are as you want them (see
Audio In on page 127).
3 HOME MENU Select ‘DV’, then ‘DV Video
Playback’ from the Home Menu.
4 Start playback on the camcorder.
Images from the camcorder should appear
on your TV.
• To record the incoming video, press
HDD/DVD to select the HDD or a DVD
for recording, then press REC. Press
STOP REC to finish recording.
If there is no signal from the device
connected to the DV jack, or the signal is
copy-protected, recording will pause. It
will automatically restart once there is a
recordable signal.
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• The recorder will only start recording
from the DV IN jack if there is a valid
signal. Recording will pause if the signal
is interrupted during recording.
• If your source is copy-protected using
Copy Guard, you will not be able to
record it. See Restrictions on video
recording on page 60 for more details.
Recording from a DV
camcorder
• The source signal must be DVC-SD
format.
• You can’t record date and time
information from DV cassette.
• During DV recording, if a part of the tape
is blank, or has copy-protected material
on it, this recorder will pause recording.
Recording will restart automatically
when there is a recordable signal.
However, if there is more than two
minutes of blank tape, this recorder will
stop recording and the camcorder
should stop (depending on the
camcorder).
Copying from a DV source
Using the recorder’s remote, you can control
both the camcorder and this recorder.
Important
• Some camcorders cannot be controlled
using this recorder’s remote.
• For best results when recording from a
DV camcorder to this recorder, we
recommend cueing the camcorder to
the place you want to start recording
from and setting the camcorder to
play-pause.
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Playing and recording from a DV camcorder
1 Make sure your DV camcorder is
connected to the front panel DV IN jack.
Also, set the camcorder to VTR mode.
• If you restart recording after stopping the
camcorder, the first few seconds of the
camcorder tape will not be recorded.
Use the pause button on your camcorder
instead and recording will start
immediately.
• HDD, DVD (VR Mode) and DVD-RAM only:
A chapter marker is inserted every time
there is a break in the timecode on the
DV tape. This happens when the
recording is stopped or paused then
restarted, for example.
• If you don’t want to see the DV recording
screen during recording, press DISPLAY
to hide it (press again to display).
• While recording, you cannot exit the DV
recording screen using the HOME
MENU or RETURN/EXIT button.
REC MODE
2
Set the recording quality.
• See Setting the picture quality/recording
time on page 63 for detailed information.
3 From the Initial Setup menu, check
that the DV audio input is setup as you
would like.
See DV Input on page 128 for more on this.
• Check also that the Audio In settings for
External Audio and Bilingual
Recording are as you want them (see
Audio In on page 127).
4 HOME MENU Select ‘DV’, then ‘Copy from a
DV Source’ from the Home Menu.
• DV recording only works when the DV
camcorder is in VTR mode with a tape
loaded.
ENTER
5
Select ‘Record to Hard Disk
Drive’ or ‘Record to DVD’.
6 Find the place on the camcorder tape
that you want to start recording from.
For best results, pause playback at the point
from which you want to record.
• Depending on your camcorder, you can
use this recorder’s remote to control the
camcorder using the , , , ,
, and buttons.
ENTER
7
Select ‘Start Rec’.
Stop
1.02.22
Stop
Control with these
buttons
DV Auto Copy
DV Auto Copy allows you to make an exact
copy of the contents of a DV source to the
HDD or a DVD.
1 Make sure your DV camcorder is
connected to the front panel DV IN jack.
Also, set the camcorder to VTR mode.
REC MODE
2
Set the recording quality.
• See Setting the picture quality/recording
time on page 63 for detailed information.
3 From the Initial Setup menu, check
that the DV audio input is setup as you
require.
See DV Input on page 128 for more on this.
• Check also that the Audio In settings for
External Audio and Bilingual
Recording are as you want them (see
Audio In on page 127).
Start Rec
Pause Rec
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Stop Rec
HDD
Rem.
SP
(2h00m/DVD)
32h45m
• You can pause or stop the recording by
selecting Pause Rec or Stop Rec from
the on-screen display. You cannot
control the camcorder from this remote
control during recording.
4 HOME MENU Select ‘DV’, then ‘DV Auto
Copy’ from the Home Menu.
• DV recording only works when the DV
camcorder is in VTR mode with a tape
loaded.
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Playing and recording from a DV camcorder
• There’s a picture, but no sound!
ENTER
5
Select ‘Record to Hard Disk
Drive’ or ‘Record to DVD’.
The DV tape is rewound to the beginning.
Once it is rewound, the DV tape is played
from the beginning and copied to either the
HDD or a DVD.
• If there is a gap of two minutes or more
between recorded contents, the copying
process is automatically stopped.
• Once copying is finished, the DV tape is
automatically rewound.
• To cancel the copying process, press
STOP REC for more than three
seconds.
About automatic finalization
If you use a DVD-R/-RW (Video mode) or
DVD+R/+RW disc for copying, it will
automatically be finalized after copying is
complete.
• You can’t customize the background for
DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW disc
finalization.
• No title names are assigned.
• If you want to give the disc a name,
please do so before you start the copy
(see Input Disc Name on page 116).
• If a timer recording is scheduled to start,
and in some other instances, the disc
will not be finalized.
Frequently Asked Questions
• I can’t get my DV camcorder to work with
the recorder!
Check that the DV cable is properly
connected. Also make sure that what
you’re trying to record is not copyprotected.
If it still doesn’t work, try switching off
the camcorder then switch back on.
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Try switching the DV Input setting (see
DV Input on page 128) between Stereo 1
and Stereo 2.1
About DV
Using DV, also known as i.LINK or IEEE 13941995, you can connect a DV camcorder to
this recorder using a DV cable for input of
audio, video, data and control signals.
“i.LINK” and the “i.LINK” logo are
trademarks.
• This recorder is only compatible with DVformat (DVC-SD) camcorders. Digital
satellite receivers and Digital VHS video
recorders are not compatible.
• You cannot connect more than one DV
camcorder at a time to this recorder.
• You cannot control this recorder from
external equipment connected via the
DV IN jack.
• It may not always be possible to control
the connected camcorder via the DV IN
jack.
• DV camcorders can usually record audio
as stereo 16-bit/48 kHz, or twin stereo
tracks of 12-bit/32 kHz. This recorder can
only record one stereo audio track. Set
the DV Input setting as required (see DV
Input on page 128).
• Audio input to the DV IN jack should be
32 kHz or 48 kHz (not 44.1 kHz).
• Picture disturbance in the recording
may occur if the source component
pauses playback or plays an unrecorded
section of tape, or if the power fails in the
source component, or the DV cable is
disconnected.
• The DV IN jack is an input only. There is
no output functionality.
Note
1 If the audio subcode on the DV tape cannot be read correctly, the audio type will not switch automatically. You
can switch the audio manually from the External Audio setting (page 127).
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Editing
10
Chapter 10
Editing
Editing options
The table below shows which commands you can use with the HDD and different disc types.
HDD
DVD-R/-RW
(Video mode),
DVD+R/+RW
DVD-R/-RW, DVD-RAM
(VR mode)
Original
Play List
Create (page 89)
Play (page 89)
Erase (page 89)
Edit > Title Name (page 90)
Edit > Set Thumbnail
(page 91)
Edit > Erase Section
(page 91)
Edit > Divide (page 92)
Edit > Chapter Edit
(page 93)
Edit > Set Genre (page 94)
Edit > Lock (page 94)
Edit > Move (page 95)
Edit > Combine (page 95)
Genre Name (page 96)
Multi-Mode (page 97)
Undo (page 97)
*1
*1
*1 DVD-R/-RW only
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10
The Disc Navigator screen
PREV
•
The Disc Navigator screen is where you can
edit video content on unfinalized Video mode
and DVD-R/-RW (VR mode) discs, DVD+R/
+RW and DVD-RAM, as well as video
content on the hard disk drive.
NEXT
When in the title list, press to
display the previous/next page if there
are more titles than can be displayed.
DISPLAY
•
Press to change the title
information displayed in the title list.
HDD/DVD
Important
•
Press to switch between the HDD
and DVD Disc Navigator screens.
• If you are editing a DVD-R/-RW (VR
mode) or DVD-RAM disc you can display
the Play List by selecting Play List from
the view options panel (press , then
select Play List from the view options,
then Play List).
• Titles that have been recorded with a
Input Line System setting different to the
current setting of the recorder are shown
in the Disc Navigator with a blank
thumbnail image. See also Additional
information about the TV system settings
on page 135.
• During recording, if you display the Disc
Navigator for the HDD, some of the titles
Disc Navigator (DVD)
Style
may appear with a
mark. These titles
were recorded with a Input Line System
setting different to the current setting of
the recorder. During recording, these
titles cannot be played.
101
4 Titles
4 Titles
PlayList
Original
Original
10Titles
23:00 FRI
11/29
MON3/12
7:00PM
23:00 Fri 3/12
Pr 4 2ch
SP
11/29Mon
7:00PM
SP
2h00m(1.0G)
2h00m(1.0G)
9
20:00 FRI 3/12
20:00 Fri 3/12 Pr 9 SP
2h00m(1.0G)
MENU
• Titles on the HDD marked with a
icon are recently recorded titles that
haven’t yet been played.
HDD/DVD
1
Select the HDD or DVD.
3
DISC
2 NAVIGATOR
Display the Disc Navigator
screen.
Playback will automatically stop when you
do this.
• The Disc Navigator is also accessible
from the Home Menu.
View options panel
Title list
Disc Navigator (HDD)
101
9
Recent first
Available
recording time
Selected
title
SP
20:00 FRI 3/12 Pr 9 SP
20:00 Fri 3/12 Pr 9 SP
2h00m(1.0G)
8
22:00 THU 2/12 Pr 7 SP
22:00 Thu 2/12 Pr 7 SP
7
19:00 MON 29/11 Pr 2 SP
19:00 Mon 29/11 Pr 2 SP
All Genres
HDD
SP
Remain
30h30m
10Titles
23:00 FRI
Pr 4 SP
11/29
MON3/12
7:00PM
23:00 Fri 3/12
Pr 4 2ch
SP
11/29Mon
7:00PM
2h00m(1.0G)
2h00m(1.0G)
4 Titles
MENU
1h00m(1.0G)
1h00m(1.0G)
Title thumbnail Title information Command
menu panel
•
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Press to display the command
menu panel. Use the / and ENTER
buttons to navigate the menus.
DISC
NAVIGATOR
Press to exit the Disc Navigator.
Editing accuracy
Some editing commands ask you whether
you want to keep Video mode compatibility
or frame accuracy (Video Mode Compatible
Editing or Frame Accurate Editing).
Frame Accurate Editing is very precise. The
edit point is accurate to the exact frame you
choose. However, this accuracy is not
preserved in any copy you make if you use
the high-speed copy function to make a
DVD-R/-RW (Video mode) or DVD+R/+RW.
Video Mode Compatible Editing is less
precise. The edit point you choose will only
be accurate to within one-half to one second.
On the other hand, these edit points will be
preserved if you use high-speed copy to
make a DVD-R/-RW (Video mode) or
DVD+R/+RW.
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HDD genres
Play
The large capacity of the HDD means that
there may be many hours of video in the
recorder. To help you organize your HDD
video content you can assign different
genres to titles. There are 20 genres in total,
including five user-definable ones that you
can name as you like.
Create
DVD (Video) DVD (VR) DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM HDD
Use this function to start playback of a title.
1
Highlight the title you want
to play.
• You can also use the Smart Jog to select
titles.
DVD (VR) DVD-RAM Play List only
Use this function to create a Play List and
add titles to it.
Before you can use this command, make
sure that the Play List is switched on in the
view options panel on the left.
ENTER
2
Select ‘Play’ from the
command menu panel.
Playback of the title you selected starts.
Disc Navigator (HDD)
101
Erase
2h00m(1.0G)
2h00m(1.0G)
4 Titles
ENTER
1
Select ‘Create’ from the
command menu panel.
9
20:00 FRI 3/12 Pr 9 SPEdit
20:00 Fri 3/12 Pr 9 SP
8
22:00 THU 2/12 Pr 7 SP
22:00 Thu 2/12 Pr 7 SP
7
19:00 MON 29/11 Pr 2 SP
19:00 Mon 29/11 Pr 2 SP
Recent first
2h00m(1.0G)
Genre Name
All Genres
Disc Navigator (DVD)
0Titles
No title
4 Titles
Play
Erase
2h00m(1.0G)
HDD
SP
Remain
30h30m
10Titles
23:00 FRI
Pr 4 SP
11/29
MON3/12
7:00PM
23:00 Fri 3/12
Pr 4 2ch
SP Play
11/29Mon
7:00PM
SP
1h00m(1.0G)
Multi-Mode
1h00m(1.0G)
Edit
Play List
2h00m(1.0G)
Erase
Undo
1h00m(1.0G)
DVD (Video) DVD (VR) DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM HDD
Create
DVD
VR Mode
Remain
0h30m
ENTER
2
Select an original title to add
to the Play List.
• You can also use the Smart Jog to select
titles.
Repeat these two steps to add as many titles
as necessary to the Play List.
Use this function to erase unwanted titles.
When you erase titles from the HDD or
Original titles from a VR mode DVD-RW, the
available recording space increases
accordingly. Erasing a title from a DVD-RW
(Video mode) or DVD+RW disc increases
the available recording time only if it is the
last title on the disc.1
Erasing Play List titles, or titles from a
DVD-R (VR mode or Video mode) or DVD+R,
will not result in any more free space on the
disc.
Note
1 There may be cases where erasing a title from a DVD+R/+RW disc will result in incontiguous title numbers.
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Editing
ENTER
1
Highlight the title you want
to erase.
• You can also use the Smart Jog to select
titles.
3
title.
Input a name for the selected
Input Title Name
23:00 Fri 3/12 Pr 4 SP
ABC DE F GH I J KLM . , ? !
N O P Q R S T U V WX Y Z ( ) : ;
AA A A A AÆ ç E E E E I I I I #
DN O OOO
0 1 2 3 4 5
+ – /@ [
c £ \ §
2 3
´ µ¶ ·
2
Select ‘Erase’ from the
command menu panel.
OK
Clear
O
ø
ß$%
= > _ &
± { _| } ~ ¡
– ® ˚
1 3
/2 /4 ¿ `
UUUUY
6 7 8 9 <
¥ ] ˆ ÷ x
¨ © a– << ¬
¸ 1 –o 1/4
<<
CAPS
small
ENTER
Space
ENTER
3
Select ‘Yes’ to confirm or ‘No’
to cancel.
Tip
• You can erase a title quickly by pressing
CLEAR when the title is highlighted.
Confirm the edit by pressing ENTER.
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 40 characters for
Video mode recordings and DVD+R/+RW
discs.
1
Highlight the title you want
to name (or rename).
• You can also use the Smart Jog to select
titles.
ENTER
2
Select ‘Edit’ > ‘Title Name’
from the command menu panel.
Disc Navigator (HDD)
101
Erase
2h00m(1.0G)
2h00m(1.0G)
Set
Thumbnail
4 Titles
9
Erase
Edit Section
20:00 FRI 3/12 Pr 9 SP
Divide
20:00 Fri 3/12 Pr 9 SP
8
22:00 THU 2/12 Pr 7 Lock
SPGenre Name
22:00 Thu 2/12 Pr 7 SP
7
19:00 MON 29/11 Pr 2 SP
19:00 Mon 29/11 Pr 2 SP
Recent first
All Genres
HDD
SP
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30h30m
10Titles
23:00 FRI
Pr 4 SP
11/29
MON3/12
7:00PM
Play
23:00 Fri 3/12
Pr 4 2ch
SP
11/29Mon
7:00PM
SP
Title Name
Chapter Edit
2h00m(1.0G)
SetMulti-Mode
Genre
1h00m(1.0G)
Cancel
Cancel
1h00m(1.0G)
• A name generated automatically by the
recorder will already be in the name
input section of the screen. Use the
/ buttons to change the cursor
position.
• Select CAPS or small to change to upper
or lower-case, or use the
CASE SELECTION buttons (
PREV/
NEXT).
• You can also use the CLEAR button to
delete characters directly (press and
hold for two seconds to delete the whole
name). For other remote control key
shortcuts, see Using the remote key
shortcuts to input a name on page 91.
• For discs formatted on a different DVD
recorder, you will see only a limited
character set.
ENTER
4
Select ‘OK’ to enter the name
and return to the main Disc Navigator
screen.
• To return to the main Disc Navigator
screen without saving changes to the
title name, press RETURN/EXIT.
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Using the remote key shortcuts to
input a name
The table below shows the remote control
key shortcuts that you can use to input
characters in the name input screen.
Pressing a button repeatedly cycles through
the characters shown.
If you want to enter two characters in
succession that are both on the same button
(for example a P and an R), press to
advance the cursor one space manually
between inputting the two characters.
• You can also use the Smart Jog to select
titles.
ENTER
2
Select ‘Edit’ > ‘Set Thumbnail’
from the command menu panel.
The thumbnail setting screen appears from
which you can find the frame you want.
Disc Navigator (HDD)
101
9
Key
Characters
Key
Characters
1
.,’?!–&1
6
mno6öôòó
øñ
All Genres
abc2äàáâã
æç
7
3
def3èéëê
8
tuv8üùûú
4
ghi4îïìí¡
9
wxyz9
5
jkl5£
0
0
[cursor back]
[cursor forward]
pqrs7$
ÿ/ß *1
Erase
2h00m(1.0G)
2h00m(1.0G)
Set
Thumbnail
4 Titles
Recent first
2
10Titles
23:00 FRI
Pr 4 SP
11/29
MON3/12
7:00PM
Play
23:00 Fri 3/12
Pr 4 2ch
SP
11/29Mon
7:00PM
Title SP
Name
HDD
SP
Remain
30h30m
Erase
Edit Section
20:00 FRI 3/12 Pr 9 SP
Divide
20:00 Fri 3/12 Pr 9 SP
Chapter Edit
2h00m(1.0G)
SetMulti-Mode
Genre
8
22:00 THU 2/12 Pr 7 Lock
SPGenre Name
22:00 Thu 2/12 Pr 7 SP
7
19:00 MON 29/11 Pr 2 SP
19:00 Mon 29/11 Pr 2 SP
Cancel
Cancel
1h00m(1.0G)
1h00m(1.0G)
3 Use the playback controls (, , ,
, etc.) to find a suitable frame, then
press ENTER to set.
Set Thumbnail (HDD)
23:00 Fri 3/12 Pr 4 SP
Rec. time
/ [change case] CLEAR [clear charac
ter]
*1
<space>
+
~
[finish name
input]
()_/:;”`^@#∗%¥|+=
{}[]<>
lower-case: ÿ; upper-case: ß
Set Thumbnail
HDD DVD (Video) DVD (VR) DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM
You can change the thumbnail picture that
appears in the Disc Navigator for a title to
any frame that appears in that title.
1
Highlight the title you want
to change the thumbnail picture for.
2h00m
10-1 00.00.09.15
Play Pause
OK
OK
Exit
Exit
You can also use the chapter and time
search features (press the YELLOW button),
and the Smart Jog (for CM SKIP and CM
BACK).
4
Select ‘Exit’ to return to the
Edit screen.
Erase Section
HDD DVD (VR) DVD-RAM
Using this command you can delete a part of
a title, ideal for cutting out the commercial
breaks in a recording made from the TV.
1
Highlight the title containing
the section you want to erase.
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Editing
• You can also use the Smart Jog to select
titles.
ENTER
2
Select ‘Edit’ > ‘Erase Section’
from the command menu panel.
ENTER
3
edit.
HDD only: Select the type of
!
HDD/DVD RECORDER
ENTER
6
Select ‘Yes’ to confirm, or ‘No’
to cancel.
In the thumbnail viewer you can see a few
seconds of video either side of the marked
section to see how the edit will look.
• When editing VR mode Original content,
you may not be able to erase very short
sections (less than five seconds).
Divide
Please select the type of editing.
Video Mode Compatible Editing is
recommended for compatibility with
high-speed copying.
HDD DVD (VR) DVD-RAM Play List only
Use this command to divide a title into two.
Note that once divided, the two new HDD
titles cannot be recombined into one again.
Video Mode Compatible Editing
Frame Accurate Editing
• For more information about these
options, see Editing accuracy on page 88.
4 Highlight ‘From’ then use the
playback controls (, , , , etc.) to
find the start of the section to erase, then
press ENTER.
The bar at the bottom of the screen indicates
the current play position in the title. After
pressing ENTER, a marker shows the start of
the section.
23:00 Fri 3/12 Pr 4 SP
Rec. time
2h00m
10-1 00.00.09.15
Play Pause
From
To
Exit
ENTER
5
Highlight ‘To’ then, in the
same way, find the end of the section to
erase, then press ENTER.
After pressing ENTER, another marker
indicates the end of the section, with the
section itself marked in red.
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ENTER
2
Select ‘Edit’ > ‘Divide’ from
the command menu panel.
3 HDD only: Select the type of edit.
!
Erase Section (HDD)
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Highlight the title you want
to divide.
• You can also use the Smart Jog to select
titles.
HDD/DVD RECORDER
Please select the type of editing.
Video Mode Compatible Editing is
recommended for compatibility with
high-speed copying.
Video Mode Compatible Editing
Frame Accurate Editing
• For more information about these
options, see Editing accuracy on page 88.
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10
4 Use the playback controls (, , ,
, etc.) to find the place you want to
divide the title.
Divide Title (HDD)
23:00 Fri 3/12 Pr 4 SP
Rec. time
2h00m
ENTER
HDD only: Select the type of
3
edit.
!
HDD/DVD RECORDER
Please select the type of editing.
Video Mode Compatible Editing is
recommended for compatibility with
high-speed copying.
10–1 00.00.09.15
Play Pause
Divide
Video Mode Compatible Editing
Cancel
Frame Accurate Editing
5
Press to divide the title at the
current playback position.
ENTER
ENTER
6
Select ‘Yes’ to confirm or ‘No’
to cancel.
!
Divided titles cannot
be combined.
OK?
Yes
• For more information about these
options, see Editing accuracy on page 88.
4 Select the command you want:
• Divide – Divide a chapter into two or
more parts: Use the playback controls
(, , , , etc.) to find the point at
which you want to divide the chapter,
then press ENTER.
No
Chapter Edit (DVD VR mode Play List)
19:00 Mon 29/11 Pr 2 SP
Rec. time
Chapters
Chapter Edit
1–1
DVD (VR) DVD-RAM HDD
When editing a VR mode DVD or video on
the HDD you can edit individual chapters
within a title, with commands for erasing,
combining and dividing.
1 Highlight the title that contains the
chapters you want to edit.
• You can also use the Smart Jog to select
titles.
ENTER
2
Select ‘Edit’ > ‘Chapter Edit’
from the command menu panel.
1h00m
5
0.00.00
Play
Exit
Divide
Erase/Move
Combine
You can keep dividing the chapter as
many times as you wish (up to 999
chapters per DVD-R/-RW/-RAM disc or
99 chapters per HDD title).
• Erase1/Move2 – Erase or move
chapters: Select the chapter you want to
erase/move and press ENTER. Select
whether you want to erase or move the
chapter.
Move command only: Select the
destination for the chapter, and press
ENTER.
Chapter Edit (DVD VR mode Play List)
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Note
1 When editing VR mode Original content, it may not be possible to erase chapters less than five seconds long.
2 VR mode Play List only.
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Editing
• Combine1 – Combine two adjacent
chapters into one: Highlight the bar
divider between two adjacent chapters
and press ENTER.
ENTER
3
Select a genre for the title.
Disc Navigator (HDD)
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SP
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30h30m
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News
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Genre
Sport
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1h00m(1.0G)
1h00m(1.0G)
ENTER
5
Select ‘Exit’ to get back to the
main Disc Navigator screen.
Lock
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Original only
HDD
Use this command to assign a genre to a
title.
You can lock a title so that it can’t be edited
or erased accidently. If you do need to edit it,
you can always unlock it later.
Important
1
Highlight the title you want
to assign a genre to.
• You can also use the Smart Jog to select
titles.
ENTER
2
Select ‘Edit’ > ‘Set Genre’ from
the command menu panel.
Disc Navigator (HDD)
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Divide
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Chapter Edit
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