Pioneer DVD Recorder RCS 606H User Manual

RCS-606H  
SX-SW606  
S-ST606  
Audio Multi-channel Receiver Subwoofer  
Speaker System  
DVD Recorder  
DVR-640H-AV  
RCS-505H  
SX-SW404  
S-ST404  
Audio Multi-channel Receiver Subwoofer  
Speaker System  
DVD Recorder  
DVR-640H-AV  
RCS-404H  
SX-SW404  
S-ST404  
Audio Multi-channel Receiver Subwoofer  
Speaker System  
DVD Recorder  
DVR-440H-AV  
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Operating Instructions  
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VENTILATION CAUTION (Receiver subwoofer)  
When installing this unit, make sure to leave space  
around the unit for ventilation to improve heat  
radiation (at least 5 cm at top, 5 cm at rear, and 5  
cm at each side).  
VENTILATION CAUTION (DVD Recorder)  
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).  
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  
WARNING  
on vacation).  
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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  
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  
(for example, when on vacation).  
equipment on thick carpet or a bed.  
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5 cm  
5 cm  
10 cm  
10 cm  
10 cm  
POWER-CORD CAUTION  
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  
service center or your dealer for a replacement. S002_En  
Receiver subwoofer  
DVD Recorder  
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  
warranty period.  
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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 25 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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Section One  
Chapter 1  
Contents  
04 Remote control.............................................. 15  
Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Putting the batteries in the remote control . . . . . . . . 17  
Section One  
01 Contents...........................................................  
What’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
02 Speaker Setup Guide ......................................  
4
05 Before you start ............................................ 18  
5
Switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Setting up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Basic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Watching a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Listening to a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Watching a title recorded on the HDD . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Safety precautions when setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Home theater sound setup  
(RCS-606H). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Home theater sound setup  
(RCS-404H/RCS-505H) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Standard surround setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Front surround setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Wall mounting the center speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Wall mounting the speakers  
Section Two  
(RCS-404H/RCS-505H) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Before mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Additional notes on speaker placement . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Operating instructions for the Audio  
Multi-channel Receiver Subwoofer and  
Speaker System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
03 Connecting up ............................................... 10  
Basic connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Using this system for TV audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Section Three  
Operating instructions for the DVD  
Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
What’s in the box  
Please confirm that the following items are all supplied.  
Receiver subwoofer (SX-SW606/SX-SW404) box:  
• Remote control (page 15)  
• RF antenna cable (page 12)  
• Power cord (page 12)  
• AA/R6 dry cell batteries (to confirm operation) x2  
(page 17)  
Speakers (S–ST404) box:  
• Speakers (front x2, surround x2, center x1) (page 12)  
• Speaker cables x5 (page 11)  
• Display unit (page 22)  
• Power cord (page 12)  
• Non-skid pads (large) x4 (page 6, 7)  
• Non-skid pads (small) x20 (page 6, 7)  
• Speaker stands x2 (page 7)  
• AM loop antenna (page 10)  
• FM wire antenna (page 10)  
• Control cable (page 10)  
• Screws (for speaker stands) x2 (page 7)  
Speakers (S–ST606) box:  
• Display cable (page 10)  
• Coaxial cable (page 10)  
• Speakers (front x2, surround x2, center x1) (page 12)  
• Speaker cables x5 (page 11)  
• Microphone (for Auto MCACC setup) (page 23)  
• These operating instructions  
• Warranty card  
• Non-skid pads (large) x4 (page 5)  
• Non-skid pads (large) x16 (page 5)  
• Non-skid pads (small) x4 (page 5)  
• Speaker stand bases x 4 (page 5)  
• Screws (for bases) x 12 (page 5)  
DVD recorder (DVR–640H-AV/DVR–440H-AV) box:  
• Audio/video cable (red/white/yellow) (page 13)  
• G-LINK™ cable (page 53)  
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Speaker Setup Guide  
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Safety precautions when setting up  
When assembling the speakers, lay them down flat on  
their side to avoid accidents or injury. Make sure to use a  
stable surface when assembling, setting up, and placing  
the speakers.  
Rear  
Home theater sound setup  
(RCS-606H)  
• This is a standard multichannel surround sound  
speaker setup for optimal 5.1 channel home theater  
Front  
sound.  
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Attach the smaller non-skid pads to the base of  
the center speaker. The large non-skid pads are for  
the front and surround speakers, and the receiver  
subwoofer (as shown).  
Front  
left  
Front  
right  
Use the adhesive side of the pads to attach them to the  
base (flat surface) of each speaker.  
Center  
Receiver subwoofer  
Non-skid pads  
(small) x 4  
Center speaker  
Listening position  
Surround  
right  
Surround  
left  
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Attach the speaker stand bases to the stems  
using the screws provided.  
Once you have aligned the stem and base, secure with  
the small screws at the points shown below. Note that  
the speaker should face in the direction of the base of the  
isosceles triangle (outlined below).  
Front and  
surround  
speakers  
Non-skid pads  
(large) x 16  
Non-skid pads  
(large) x 4  
Receiver  
subwoofer  
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Speaker Setup Guide  
3
Secure each of the front and surround speakers  
using the metal catch provided.  
Home theater sound setup  
(RCS-404H/RCS-505H)  
Screw two picture hooks or similar into the wall behind  
the speaker. Pass a chain or cord around the hooks and  
through the metal catch so that the speaker is stabilized  
(make sure to test that it supports the weight of the  
speaker).  
Depending on the size and characteristics of your room,  
you can place your speakers in one of two ways using this  
system.  
After installing, make sure the speaker is securely fixed.  
Standard surround setup  
This is a standard multichannel surround sound speaker  
setup for optimal 5.1 channel home theater sound.  
Chain or cord  
Front  
left  
Front  
right  
Metal catch  
Receiver subwoofer  
Center  
Surround  
right  
Surround  
left  
Caution  
• The metal catch is not a mounting fixture, and the  
speaker should not be hung directly from the wall  
using this catch. Always use a chain or cord when  
stabilizing the speaker.  
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Attach the smaller non-skid pads to the base of  
each of the front, surround and center speakers. The  
four large non-skid pads are for the receiver  
subwoofer (as shown).  
Use the adhesive side of the pads to attach them to the  
base (flat surface) of each speaker.  
• Pioneer disclaims all responsibility for any losses or  
damage resulting from improper assembly,  
installation, insufficient strength of the installation  
materials, misuse, or natural disasters.  
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Connect the speaker system.  
Refer to Connecting up to connect the speakers properly.  
After connecting everything, place the speakers as  
shown in the diagram above for optimal surround sound.  
Front and surround speakers  
Non-skid pads  
(small) x 20  
Center speaker  
After placing the speakers, run the Auto MCACC setup  
(page 23) to complete your surround sound setup.  
Receiver  
subwoofer  
Non-skid pads  
(large) x 4  
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Speaker Setup Guide  
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Connect the speaker system.  
Refer to Connecting up to connect the speakers properly.  
After connecting everything, place the speakers as  
shown in the diagram (left) for optimal surround sound.  
After placing the speakers, run the Auto MCACC setup  
(page 23) to complete your surround sound setup.  
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off.  
Make sure the Front Surround mode is switched  
Front speakers  
Speaker stands  
See the operating instructions for more on using Front  
Surround.  
Non-skid pads  
(small) x 20  
Front surround setup  
This setup is ideal when rear surround speaker  
placement isn't possible or you want to avoid running  
long speaker cables in your listening area. Use this setup  
together with the Front Surround modes in page 26 to  
take advantage of wall and ceiling reflections for a very  
realistic surround effect.  
Center speaker  
Surround  
Surround left  
right  
Receiver  
subwoofer  
Non-skid pads  
(large) x 4  
Center  
2
Attach the surround speakers to the speaker  
Receiver  
subwoofer  
Front left  
Front right  
stands.  
For each speaker, line up the spurs on the stand with the  
holes on the back of the speaker and insert, then secure  
the speaker to the stand with the screw provided.  
Listening position  
1
Attach the smaller non-skid pads to the base of  
the front and center speakers and to the speaker  
stands. The four large non-skid pads are for the  
receiver subwoofer (as shown).  
Use the adhesive side of the pads to attach them to the  
base (flat surface) of each speaker or stand.  
3
Connect the speaker system.  
Refer to Connecting up to connect the speakers properly.  
After connecting everything, place the speakers as  
shown in the diagram (left) for optimal surround sound  
(the surround speakers are next to the front speakers).  
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Speaker Setup Guide  
4
Turn the speakers as shown, following the guide  
marks for optimal Front Surround.  
Wall mounting the speakers  
(RCS-404H/RCS-505H)  
If you have selected FRTMOVIE (Front Surround Movie)  
or FRTMUSIC (Front Surround Music), turn each  
surround speaker so that the guide markers on the stand  
base are lined up horizontally in the direction the  
listening position (see below). With EXTPOWER (Extra  
Power), the surround speakers should point in the same  
direction as the front speakers (see below).  
In addition to the center speaker, the front and surround  
speakers also have holes for wall mounting. However, if  
you are using the Front Surround setup described on the  
previous page, do not wall mount the surround speakers.  
See Using Front Surround on page 26 for more  
information.  
5 mm  
10 mm  
5 mm to 7 mm  
FRTMOVIE / FRTMUSIC  
EXTPOWER  
Before mounting  
• Remember that the speaker system is heavy and that  
its weight could cause the screws to work loose, or  
the wall material to fail to support it, resulting in the  
speaker falling. Make sure that the wall you intend to  
mount the speakers on is strong enough to support  
them. Do not mount on plywood or soft surface walls.  
After placing the speakers, run the Auto MCACC setup  
(page 23) to complete your surround sound setup.  
Caution  
• Please don’t attach the surround speakers to the wall  
for Front surround setup.  
• Mounting screws are not supplied. Use screws  
suitable for the wall material and support the weight  
of the speaker.  
Wall mounting the center speaker  
Caution  
The center speaker has a mounting hole which can be  
used to mount the speaker on the wall.  
• If you are unsure of the qualities and strength of the  
wall, consult a professional for advice.  
• Pioneer is not responsible for any accidents or  
damage that result from improper installation.  
5 mm  
10 mm  
Additional notes on speaker placement  
• Install the main front left and right speakers at an  
equal distance from the TV.  
RCS-404H/505H only: For optimum effect, install the  
surround speakers slightly above ear level.  
• Install the center speaker above or below the TV so  
that the sound of the center channel is localized at  
the TV screen.  
Precautions:  
• When installing the center speaker on top of the TV,  
be sure to secure it with tape or some other suitable  
means. Otherwise, the speaker may fall from the TV  
due to external shocks such as earthquakes,  
5 mm to 7 mm  
endangering those nearby or damaging the speaker.  
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• The front (L/R), center and surround (L/R) speakers  
supplied with this system are magnetically shielded.  
However, depending on the installation location,  
color distortion may occur if the speaker is installed  
extremely close to the screen of a television set. If this  
happens, turn the power switch of the television set  
OFF, and turn it ON after 15 min to 30 min. If the  
problem persists, place the speaker system away  
from the television set.  
• The receiver subwoofer is not magnetically shielded  
and so should not be placed near a TV or monitor.  
Magnetic storage media (such as floppy discs and  
tape or video cassettes) should also not be kept close  
to the receiver subwoofer.  
RCS-606H only: Do not attach the front, surround  
speakers and receiver subwoofer to the wall or  
ceiling. They may fall off and cause injury.  
RCS-404H/505H only: Do not attach the receiver  
subwoofer to the wall or ceiling. They may fall off and  
cause injury.  
• For safety, make sure that there is no exposed bare  
speaker wire outside of the speaker terminals.  
• Do not connect any speakers other than those  
supplied to this system.  
• Do not connect the supplied speakers with any other  
amplifier. This may result in malfunction or fire.  
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Connecting up  
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Basic connections  
Important  
• When connecting this system or changing connections, be sure to switch power off and disconnect the power  
cord from the wall socket.  
After completing all connections, connect the power cords to the wall socket.  
Receiver subwoofer (SX-SW606/SX-SW404)  
FM antenna  
AM loop antenna  
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Display unit  
ANTENNA  
CONTROL IN  
MCACC  
SETUP MIC  
FM  
AM  
UNBAL 75  
LOOP ANTENNA  
AUDIO INPUT  
DIGITAL  
CONTROL  
OUT  
SPEAKERS  
DVD/DVR  
1
DVD/DVR  
(COAXIAL) (OPTICAL) (OPTICAL)  
2
DIGITAL  
ANALOG  
SYSTEM CONNECTOR  
SUB WOOFER  
SURROUND  
R
L
L
L
R
USE ONLY WITH  
DISPLAY UNIT  
AV  
1
(RGB)  
TV  
AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)  
TER  
FRONT  
R
Y
IN  
AC  
IN  
P
B
OUTPUT  
R
DIGITAL  
OUT  
CONTROL  
IN  
L
AC IN  
OUT  
P
R
ANTENNA  
COAXIAL  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
G-LINK  
S-VIDEO  
DVD Recorder  
(DVR-640H-AV/  
DVR-440H-AV)  
a
b
1
Control cable  
Coaxial cable  
2
Display cable  
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Connecting up  
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Connect the DVD recorder to the receiver  
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Connect the AM and FM antennas .  
subwoofer.  
a. Connect one wire of the AM loop antenna to each AM  
a. Plug the control cable into the CONTROL OUT jack  
on the rear of the receiver subwoofer.  
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antenna terminal .  
For each terminal, press down on the tab to open;  
insert the wire, then release to secure.  
Plug the other end of the cable into the CONTROL IN  
jack on the rear of the DVD recorder.  
b. Plug the coaxial cable into the DIGITAL AUDIO  
INPUT (DVD/DVR 1) jack on the rear of the receiver  
subwoofer.  
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Plug the other end of the cable into the COAXIAL  
DIGITAL OUT jack on the rear of the DVD recorder.  
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b. Push the FM antenna plug onto the center pin of the  
FM antenna socket.  
Note that unless the control cable is  
connected, you can’t use the remote  
control with the DVD recorder.  
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Connect each speaker.  
• Each speaker cable has a color-coded connector at  
one end and two wires at the other end.  
2
Connect the display unit to the receiver  
subwoofer.  
• Plug the L-shaped end of the display cable into the  
connector on the rear of the display unit.  
Color-coded wire  
(Connect to speaker)  
Plug the other end of the display cable into SYSTEM  
CONNECTOR jack on the receiver subwoofer.  
Color-coded connector  
(Connect to rear panel)  
3
Assemble the AM loop antenna.  
• Twist and pull off the protective shields on each wire.  
a
b
c
• Connect the wires to the speaker. Match the colored  
wired with the color-coded label (model label), then  
insert the colored wire into the red (+) side and the  
other wire into the black () side.  
a. Bend the stand in the direction indicated by the  
arrow.  
b. Clip the loop onto the stand.  
c. If you want to fix to a wall or other surface, perform  
step b after first securing the stand with screws.  
It is recommended that you determine the reception  
strength before securing the stand with the screws.  
Note  
1 • Keep antenna cables away from other cables, the display unit, receiver subwoofer and DVD recorder.  
• If reception with the supplied antenna is poor, see Improving poor FM reception and Improving poor AM sound on page 29 or Connecting  
external antennas on page 34.  
2 • Don’t let it come into contact with metal objects and avoid placing near computers, television sets or other electrical appliances.  
• The signal earth () is designed to reduce noise that occurs when an antenna is connected. It is not an electrical safety earth.  
• If radio reception is poor, you may be able improve it by re-inserting each antenna wire into the opposite terminal.  
• For best reception, do not untwist the AM loop antenna wires or wrap them around the loop antenna.  
3 • To ensure optimum reception, make sure the FM antenna is fully extended and not coiled or hanging at the rear of the unit.  
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Connecting up  
Receiver subwoofer (SX-SW404)  
Surround right  
(Gray)  
Surround left  
(Blue)  
ANTENNA  
CONTROL IN  
MCACC  
SETUP MIC  
FM  
AM  
6
UNBAL 75  
LOOP ANTENNA  
AUDIO INPUT  
IGITAL  
CONTROL  
OUT  
SPEAKERS  
ANALOG  
5
SYSTEM CONNECTOR  
D/DVR 2 OPTICAL  
SUB WOOFER  
SURROUND  
R
R
L
L
Listening position  
Center (Green)  
L
R
USE ONLY WITH  
DISPLAY UNIT  
CENTER  
FRONT  
AC IN  
Front right  
(Red)  
Front left  
(White)  
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To AC outlet  
Receiver subwoofer (SX-SW606)  
Surround right  
Surround left  
(Gray)  
(Blue)  
ANTENNA  
CONTROL IN  
MCACC  
SETUP MIC  
FM  
AM  
UNBAL 75Ω  
LOOP ANTENNA  
AUDIO INPUT  
IGITAL  
CONT
OU
SPEAKERS  
R
ANALOG  
6
5
SYSTEM CONNECTOR  
D/DVR 2 OPTICAL  
R  
SURROUND  
L
L
L
R
Listening position  
Center (Green)  
USE ONLY WITH  
DISPLAY UNIT  
CENTER  
FRONT  
R
AC IN  
Front right  
(Red)  
Front left  
(White)  
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Connecting up  
• Connect the other end to the color-coded speaker  
terminals on the rear of the receiver subwoofer. Make  
sure to insert completely.  
• Do not connect any speakers other than those  
supplied to this system.  
• Do not connect the supplied speakers to any  
amplifier other than the one supplied with this  
system. Connection to any other amplifier may result  
in malfunction or fire.  
The small lug at the wire-end of the speaker plug  
should face up or down depending on whether it’s  
being plugged into one of the upper or lower speaker  
terminals. Please make sure to connect correctly.  
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Connect the DVD recorder to your TV.  
• 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.  
• Connect the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks to the  
corresponding audio inputs on your TV.  
Upper terminal  
Lower terminal  
Use the red and white jacks of the supplied audio/  
video cable for the audio connection. Make sure you  
match the left and right outputs with their  
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Connect the subwoofer cable.  
• Just below the subwoofer speaker, to the left of  
center, you should see the subwoofer connecting  
cable. Plug this into the SUBWOOFER SPEAKER  
terminal.  
corresponding inputs for correct stereo sound.  
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Connect the power cord.  
• Connect the power cords to AC inlets on the receiver  
subwoofer and DVD recorder.  
Caution  
Connect the power cords to a wall socket.  
• These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE  
voltage. To prevent the risk of electric shock when  
connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables,  
disconnect the power cord before touching any  
uninsulated parts.  
ANTENNA IN  
AUDIO IN  
VIDEO IN  
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Audio/video cable  
(red/white/yellow)  
TV  
RF antenna  
DVD Recorder  
(DVR-640H-AV/DVR-440H-AV)  
cable  
ANTENNA IN  
AV 1 (RGB) – TV  
AV (INPUT 1/DECODER)  
Y
IN  
AC  
IN  
P
B
OUTPUT  
R
DIGITAL  
CONTROL  
IN  
L
OUT  
OUT  
P
R
ANTENNA  
COAXIAL  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
G-LINK  
S-VIDEO  
ANTENNA  
OUT  
RF antenna  
cable  
8
To AC outlet  
Antenna/cable TV  
wall outlet  
Note  
1 Other types of video connection are possible. See page 51-page 54 for more information.  
2 • Do not use any power cord other than the one supplied with this system.  
• Do not use the supplied power cord for any purpose other than connecting to this system.  
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Connecting up  
Using this system for TV audio  
If your TV has a stereo audio output you can connect it to  
this system and enjoy surround TV sound.  
AUDIO INPUT  
DIGITAL  
CONTROL  
OUT  
SPEAKERS  
ANALOG  
SYSTEM CONNECTOR  
DVD/DVR  
1
DVD/DVR  
2
OPTICAL  
SUB WOOFER  
SURROUND  
R
L
L
R
USE ONLY WITH  
DISPLAY UNIT  
CENTER  
FRONT  
R
AC IN  
1
AUDIO  
OUTPUT  
TV  
1
Connect the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on your TV to  
the ANALOG AUDIO INPUT jacks on the receiver  
subwoofer.  
Use the red/white stereo audio cable (not supplied) for  
this connection. Make sure you match the left and right  
outputs with their corresponding inputs for correct  
stereo sound.  
• You can use the ANALOG AUDIO INPUT jacks for  
any analog source you want, such as a tape deck, etc.  
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CRhaepmter 4ote control  
3
Input select buttons  
RECORDER  
RECEIVER  
HDD/DVD (page 78)  
Press to select the hard disk (HDD) or DVD for  
recording or playback. The receiver subwoofer’s  
1
2
4
SOUND  
HDD/DVD FM/AM AUDIO IN  
RETRIEVER  
3
5
6
9
PAUSE  
PLAY  
STOP  
1
audio input is also switched to DVD/DVR1.  
REC STOP REC HELP  
INFO  
FM/AM (page 29)  
Press to select the built-in radio tuner.  
7
8
10  
11  
ì
TOP MENU  
HOME MENU  
DISC  
GUIDE  
NAVIGATOR  
CHANNEL  
+
AUDIO IN (page 34)  
Press repeatedly to select one of the receiver  
subwoofer’s audio inputs (DVD/DVR1, DVD/DVR2,  
DIGITAL or ANALOG).  
12  
CM  
CM  
BACK  
SKIP  
ENTER  
PAUSE  
LIVE TV  
RETURN  
4
SOUND RETRIEVER  
CHANNEL  
VOLUME  
13  
15  
14  
16  
Press to restore CD quality sound to compressed audio  
sources (page 27).  
PREV  
NEXT  
5
Playback controls (page 86)  
AUDIO  
SUBTITLE  
ANGLE PLAY MODE  
17  
19  
18  
20  
ꢅ/ꢆ ꢇ/ꢈ TIMER REC REC MODE  
PAUSE  
Press to pause playback or recording.  
SET UP  
/TUNE+  
SR+ ONE TOUCH COPY  
1
2
3
21  
23  
24  
25  
26  
28  
PLAY  
Press to start playback.  
/ST–  
ENTER  
/ST+  
MENU  
4
MCACC  
5
6
22  
/TUNETEST TONE VIDEO IN  
7
8
9
SOUND  
STOP  
Press to stop playback.  
SURROUND ADVANCED  
TV/DVD  
0
SLEEP  
CLEAR  
JUKE BOX  
DISPLAY  
+
+
6
Recording controls (page 78)  
INPUT  
CHANNEL VOLUME  
27  
29  
ì REC  
TV CONTROL  
RDS DISP  
Press to start recording. Press repeatedly to set the  
recording time in blocks of 30 mins.  
MAIN  
SUB  
AXD7442  
OPEN  
When the red action button is visible in a GUIDE  
Plus+™ screen, use for One-Button-Record.  
STOP REC  
Press to stop recording.  
7
INFO  
Important  
Press to see additional information for the highlighted  
item in GUIDE Plus+™.  
• Functions printed in green on the remote control are  
accessed by switching the MAIN/SUB switch to SUB.  
8
HELP  
1
RECORDER  
Press for help on how to use the current GUI screen.  
Press to switch the recorder on or into standby.  
9
DISC NAVIGATOR (page 89, 96) / TOP MENU  
2
RECEIVER  
(page 87)  
Press to switch the receiver subwoofer on or into  
standby.  
Press to display the Disc Navigator screen, or the top  
menu if a DVD-Video or finalized DVD-R/RW (Video) disc  
is loaded.  
Note  
1 If the recorder is set to remote mode 2 or 3, the receiver subwoofer’s audio input will not be switched. See also Remote Control Mode on  
page 134.  
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10 GUIDE  
PLAY MODE (page 91)  
Press to change the play mode (search, repeat,  
program play, etc.)  
Press to display the GUIDE Plus+™ screen; press again  
to exit.  
11 HOME MENU  
Press to display the Home Menu, from which you can  
navigate many the functions of the system.  
18 TIMER REC (page 65)  
Press to set a timer recording from the GUIDE Plus+™  
system.  
12 ꢁ/ꢂ/ꢃ/ꢄ (cursor buttons) and ENTER  
Use to navigate all DVD recorder on-screen displays.  
Press ENTER to select the currently highlighted  
option.  
19 / (page 91)  
Press to start reverse or forward scanning. Press  
again to change the speed.  
/, /(page 91)  
CHANNEL +/– (page 77)  
Press to change the channel of the built-in TV tuner.  
While paused, press and hold to start slow-motion  
playback. Press repeatedly to change the playback  
speed.  
CM BACK (commercial back)  
Press repeatedly to skip progressively backward  
through the audio or video playing.  
While paused, press to advance a single frame in  
either direction.  
When GUIDE Plus+™ is displayed, use to display the  
previous/next day.  
CM SKIP (commercial skip)  
Press repeatedly to skip progressively forward  
through the audio or video playing.  
20 REC MODE (page 77)  
Press repeatedly to change the recording mode (picture  
quality).  
13 PAUSE LIVE TV (page 79)  
Press to start recording the current TV channel, but with  
playback paused, effectively pausing the broadcast.  
21 ONE TOUCH COPY (page 106)  
Press to start One Touch Copy of the currently playing  
title to DVD or the HDD.  
14 RETURN  
Press to go back one level in the on-screen menu or  
display.  
22 Number buttons  
Use the number buttons for track/chapter/title  
selection; channel selection, and so on.  
15 PREV / NEXT ꢊ  
Press to skip to the previous or next title/chapter/track/  
folder; or to display the previous or next menu page.  
ꢁ/ꢂ/ꢃ/ꢄ (cursor buttons) and ENTER  
Use to control receiver functions.  
When GUIDE Plus+™ is displayed, use to display the  
previous/next page.  
SETUP  
Use to access the menu system for surround sound  
setup, tuner settings and so on (page 23, 29, 30, 31,  
37).  
16 VOLUME +/–  
Use to adjust the volume.  
17 GUIDE Plus+™ Action buttons and DVD playback  
function buttons  
SR+  
Use to setup the SR+ features and to select the SR+  
mode (page 36).  
When in the GUIDE Plus+™ system, these buttons  
act as the Red, Green, Yellow and Blue Action  
buttons (the functions of these buttons change  
according to the GUIDE Plus+™ Area). (page 64)  
MCACC  
Starts the Auto MCACC setup (page 23).  
AUDIO (page 77, 94)  
TEST TONE  
Use to output the test tone (for speaker setup)  
(page 32).  
Press to change the audio language or channel.  
(When the recorder is stopped, press to change the  
tuner audio.)  
SURROUND  
Use to select a Surround mode (page 25).  
SUBTITLE (page 93)  
Press to display/change the subtitles included in  
multilingual DVD-Video discs.  
SLEEP  
Press to set the sleep timer (page 37).  
ANGLE (page 94)  
Press to switch camera angles on discs with multi-  
angle scenes.  
ADVANCED  
Use to select a Pioneer original surround mode  
(page 26).  
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SOUND (page 27)  
Press to access the sound menu, from which you can  
adjust bass and treble, etc.  
• Use within the operating range in front of the remote  
control sensor on the display unit, as shown.  
CLEAR  
30  
30  
Press to clear an entry and start again.  
23 MENU (page 87)  
7m  
Press to display the disc menu if a DVD-Video, finalized  
DVD-R/-RW or finalized DVD+R/+RW disc is loaded.  
When in the GUIDE Plus+™ system, use to jump directly  
to the Menu bar.  
Putting the batteries in the remote  
control  
24 VIDEO IN (page 82)  
Press to change the DVD recorder input for recording  
and playback.  
1
Open the battery compartment cover on the  
back of the remote control.  
25 TV/DVD  
2
Insert two AA/R6 batteries into the battery  
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 system’s  
tuner (or an external input).  
compartment following the indications (,) inside  
the compartment.  
26 JUKEBOX (page 113)  
Press to display the Jukebox screen of the DVD recorder,  
from where you can copy music to the HDD for playback.  
27 TV CONTROL (page 136)  
After setting up, use these controls to control your TV.  
28 DISPLAY (page 95)  
3
Close the cover.  
Displays/changes the on-screen information  
displays.  
Caution  
RDS DISP  
Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such  
as leakage and bursting. Please observe the  
following:  
Changes RDS displays (page 30).  
29 MAIN/SUB  
Change from MAIN to SUB to access the green  
functions/commands on the remote.  
• Don’t mix new and old batteries together.  
• Don’t use different kinds of battery together—  
although they may look similar, different batteries  
may have different voltages.  
Using the remote control  
• Make sure that the plus and minus ends of each  
battery match the indications in the battery  
compartment.  
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.  
• Remove batteries from equipment that isn’t going to  
be used for a month or more.  
• Remote operation may become unreliable if strong  
sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the unit’s  
remote sensor.  
• When disposing of used batteries, please comply  
with governmental regulations or environmental  
public instruction’s rules that apply in your country or  
• Remote controllers for different devices can interfere  
with each other. Avoid using remotes for other  
equipment located close to this unit.  
area.  
WARNING  
• Replace the batteries when you notice a fall off in the  
operating range of the remote.  
• 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  
• 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.  
life or performance of batteries.  
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CBhaepfteor 5re you start  
Switching on  
The DVD recorder and receiver subwoofer have separate power switches. The power switch for the receiver subwoofer  
is located on the display unit.  
Remote control  
RECORDER  
RECEIVER  
SOUND  
HDD/DVD FM/AM AUDIO IN  
RETRIEVER  
PAUSE  
PLAY  
STOP  
REC STOP REC HELP  
INFO  
ì
TOP MENU  
HOME MENU  
DISC  
GUIDE  
NAVIGATOR  
CHANNEL  
+
CM  
CM  
BACK  
SKIP  
ENTER  
PAUSE  
LIVE TV  
RETURN  
CHANNEL  
VOLUME  
PREV  
NEXT  
AUDIO  
SUBTITLE  
ANGLE PLAY MODE  
Display unit  
ꢅ/ꢆ ꢇ/ꢈ TIMER REC REC MODE  
SET UP  
/TUNE+  
SR+ ONE TOUCH COPY  
1
/ST–  
2
3
/ST+  
ENTER  
MENU  
4
MCACC  
5
6
/TUNETEST TONE VIDEO IN  
7
8
9
SOUND  
SURROUND ADVANCED  
TV/DVD  
0
SLEEP  
CLEAR  
JUKE BOX  
DISPLAY  
VOLUME  
+
AUDIO INPUT SURROUND  
+
+
INPUT  
CHANNEL VOLUME  
STANDBY/ON  
TV CONTROL  
RDS DISP  
MAIN  
SUB  
AXD7442  
DVD Recorder (DVR-640H-AV)  
OPEN/CLOSE  
HDD/DVD  
ONE  
TOUCH  
COPY  
STANDBY/ON  
STOP  
REC  
ì
REC  
CH  
+
DV IN  
S-VIDEO VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
(MONO)  
INPUT  
R
USB  
The table below shows what needs to be switched on for  
various system functions:  
Setting up  
After connecting and installing the DVD recorder and  
receiver subwoofer, complete the steps below to set the  
system up for use.  
DVD  
recorder  
Display unit  
Function  
DVD playback  
CD playback  
HDD playback  
Radio  
On  
On  
On  
On  
Off  
On  
DVD recorder  
On  
• Set the date and time, TV channel tuning and the type  
of TV in the Setup Navigator (page 59).  
On  
Receiver subwoofer  
Off  
• Switch off the display demo mode (page 23).  
Timer recording  
On  
• Complete the Auto MCACC setup to optimize the  
surround sound (page 23).  
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Basic operation  
7
Press (play) to start playback.  
Press to stop playback.  
This manual is split into to parts, one covering using the  
receiver subwoofer, the other using the DVD recorder.  
Below are some common operations and where to find  
them explained in this manual.  
You can resume playback from the same  
point by pressing . (Press again to  
cancel the resume function.)  
Pauses playback, or restarts playback  
when paused.  
Watching a DVD  
Remember that when using the remote to control the  
DVD recorder, you should point the remote towards the  
display unit, not the recorder itself.  
Press to start scanning. Press repeatedly  
to increase the scanning speed.  
See Basic playback on page 86 for more on playing discs.  
RECORDER  
RECEIVER  
8
Adjust the volume.  
SOUND  
9
Adjust the sound using the surround effects  
HDD/DVD FM/AM AUDIO IN  
RETRIEVER  
See Listening to your system on page 25 for details.  
PAUSE  
PLAY  
STOP  
Listening to a CD  
REC STOP REC HELP  
INFO  
ì
1
2
3
4
5
6
Switch on the display unit (receiver subwoofer).  
Switch on the DVD recorder.  
TOP MENU  
HOME MENU  
DISC  
GUIDE  
NAVIGATOR  
CHANNEL  
+
Press HDD/DVD.  
CM  
CM  
BACK  
SKIP  
ENTER  
Load a CD and start playback (page 88).  
Adjust the volume.  
PAUSE  
LIVE TV  
RETURN  
CHANNEL  
VOLUME  
PREV  
NEXT  
Adjust the sound using the surround effects  
(page 25).  
AUDIO  
SUBTITLE  
ANGLE PLAY MODE  
Watching a title recorded on the HDD  
ꢅ/ꢆ ꢇ/ꢈ TIMER REC REC MODE  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Switch on the display unit (receiver subwoofer).  
Switch on the DVD recorder.  
Switch on your TV.  
SET UP  
/TUNE+  
SR+ ONE TOUCH COPY  
1
2
3
Switch on the display unit (receiver subwoofer).  
Switch on the DVD recorder.  
Press HDD/DVD.  
Switch on your TV.  
Turn on your TV and make sure that it is set to the correct  
Start playback of the HDD title (page 87).  
Adjust the volume.  
video input.  
4
5
Press HDD/DVD.  
Adjust the sound using the surround effects  
Press OPEN/CLOSE on the DVD recorder to  
(page 25).  
open the disc tray.  
6
Load a disc.  
Listening to the radio  
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 disc, load it with the side you want to play  
face-down).  
1
2
3
4
Switch on the display unit (receiver subwoofer).  
Tune to a station (page 29).  
Adjust the volume.  
Adjust the sound using the surround effects  
(page 25).  
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SX-SW404  
S-ST606  
S-ST404  
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Section Two  
Contents  
01 Controls and displays  
07 Additional information  
Display unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Dimming the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
DTS CD setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Setting the sleep timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Resetting the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Installation and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Hints on installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Tuner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
02 Getting started  
System demo setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Using the Auto MCACC setup for optimal surround  
sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
03 Listening to your system  
Auto listening mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Listening in surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Dolby Pro Logic II Music settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Using Front Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Using Advanced Surround. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Listening in stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Using the Sound Retriever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Enhancing dialogue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Using Quiet and Midnight listening modes . . . . . . . 27  
Adjusting the bass and treble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Boosting the bass level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
04 Listening to the radio  
Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Improving poor FM reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Improving poor AM sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Changing the noise cut mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Memorizing stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Listening to station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Using RDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Displaying RDS information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Searching for RDS programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
05 Surround sound settings  
Using the Setup menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Channel level setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Speaker distance setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Dynamic Range Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Dual mono setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Adjusting the channel levels using the test tone . . . 32  
06 Other connections  
Connecting auxiliary components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Connecting an analog audio component. . . . . . . . 34  
Listening to an external audio source . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Connecting external antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Using this unit with a Pioneer plasma display . . . . . 35  
SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays . . . . . . . . 35  
Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma  
display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
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Controls and displays  
01  
CChaoptnert1rols and displays  
Display unit  
VOLUME  
+
AUDIO INPUT SURROUND  
STANDBY/ON  
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
STANDBY/ON  
4
AUDIO INPUT (page 34)  
Press to switch the system on/into standby.  
Press repeatedly to select one of the external audio  
inputs (DVD/DVR1, DVD/DVR2, DIGITAL or ANALOG).  
2
Front panel display  
See below for details.  
5
SURROUND  
Use to select a Surround mode (page 25).  
3
VOLUME buttons  
Use to adjust the volume.  
6
IR remote sensor (page 17)  
Display  
1
2 3  
SOUND  
DTS F.SURR.  
kHz  
MHz  
2D  
2PL  
9
8
7
6
5
4
1
DTS  
– Lights when in one of the RDS display or search  
modes.  
Lights during playback of a DTS source (page 25).  
2
F.SURR. (RCS-404H/505H only)  
5
kHz / MHz  
Lights when one of the Front Surround listening  
modes is selected (page 26).  
Indicates the frequency unit shown in the character  
display (kHz for AM, MHz for FM).  
SURR.  
6
Character display  
Lights when one of the Advanced Surround listening  
modes is selected (page 26).  
7
Lights when sleep timer is active (page 37).  
PL II  
3
SOUND  
8
2
Lights when Sound Retriever is active (page 27).  
Lights during Dolby Pro Logic II decoding (page 25).  
4
Tuner indicators  
9
2
D
– Lights when a broadcast is being received.  
Lights during playback of a Dolby Digital source  
(page 25).  
– Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being  
received in auto stereo mode.  
– Lights when FM mono reception is selected.  
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Getting started  
02  
Chapter 2  
Getting started  
Important  
Using the Auto MCACC setup for  
optimal surround sound  
• To access green functions on the remote, move the  
slider switch from MAIN to SUB.  
The Multichannel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC) system  
measures the acoustic characteristics of your listening  
area, taking into account ambient noise, and testing for  
channel delay and channel level. After you have set up  
the microphone provided, the system uses the  
System demo setting  
Switches the automatic demo feature on or off (this  
starts when you plug in for the first time).  
information from a series of test tones to optimize the  
speaker settings and equalization (Acoustic Calibration  
1
EQ) for your particular room.  
SURROUND ADVANCED  
SOUND  
TV/DVD  
AUDIO  
SUBTITLE  
ANGLE PLAY MODE  
0
SLEEP  
CLEAR  
JUKE BOX  
DISPLAY  
ꢁ/ꢂ ꢃ/ꢄ TIMER REC REC MODE  
+
+
INPUT  
Important  
CHANNEL VOLUME  
SETUP  
/TUNE+  
SR+ ONE TOUCH COPY  
• The test tones used for Auto MCACC setup are loud;  
however, do not turn the volume down during setup  
as this may result in a sub-optimal setup.  
TV CONTROL  
RDS DISP  
1
/ST–  
4
MCACC  
2
3
/ST+  
ENTER  
MENU  
MAIN  
SUB  
AXD7442  
5
6
/TUNETEST TONE VIDEO IN  
• Make sure the microphone and speakers are not  
moved during the MCACC setup.  
7
8
9
SOUND  
SURROUND ADVANCED  
TV/DVD  
TIMER REC REC MODE  
1
2
3
Switch the system into standby.  
Press SETUP.  
0
/TUNE+  
2
SLEEP  
CLEAR  
JUKE BOX  
RECORDER  
RECEIVER  
SR+ ONE TOUCH COPY  
+
+
INPUT  
1
/ST–  
4
MCACC  
3
/ST+  
CHANNEL VOLUME  
DISPLAY  
MENU  
SOUND  
HDD/DVD FM/AM AUDIO IN  
RETRIEVER  
5
6
TV CONTROL  
RDS DISP  
Use the ꢀ/ꢁ buttons to select DEMO from the  
menu, then press ENTER.  
/TUNETEST TONE VIDEO IN  
MAIN  
SUB  
AXD7442  
PAUSE  
PLAY  
STOP  
7
8
9
SOUND  
SURROUND ADVANCED  
TV/DVD  
0
REC STOP REC HELP  
INFO  
4
Use the ꢂ/ꢃ buttons to select a setting, then  
SLEEP  
CLEAR  
JUKE BOX  
DISPLAY  
ì
+
+
INPUT  
press ENTER.  
TOP MENU  
DISC  
CHANNEL VOLUME  
HOME MENU  
Select from:  
1
Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP  
DEMO ON – Switches the demo display on.  
MIC jack on the rear panel.  
DEMO OFF – Switches the demo display off and the  
system into standby.  
ANTENNA  
CONTROL IN  
MCACC  
SETUP MIC  
FM  
AM  
UNBAL 75  
LOOP ANTENNA  
AUDIO INPUT  
DIGITAL  
CONTROL  
OUT  
SPEAKERS  
DVD/DVR  
1
DVD/DVR  
2
DIGITAL  
ANALOG  
SYSTEM CONNECTOR  
SUB WOOFER  
SURROUND  
R
R
L
L
(COAXIAL) (OPTICAL) (OPTICAL)  
L
R
USE ONLY WITH  
DISPLAY UNIT  
CENTER  
FRONT  
AC IN  
2
Place the microphone at your normal listening  
position.  
Place the mic horizontally about ear level at your normal  
listening position using a table or chair.  
Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers  
and the microphone.  
Note  
1 You only need to use the Auto MCACC setup once (unless you change the placement of your speakers or your room layout).  
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3
If the receiver subwoofer is off, press  
RECEIVER to turn the power on.  
4
Press MCACC.  
Try to be as quiet as possible after pressing MCACC. The  
volume increases automatically and the system outputs  
a series of test tones.  
• To cancel Auto MCACC setup before it has finished,  
press MCACC. The unit will continue to use the  
previous settings.  
• If the ambient noise level is too high, NOISY blinks in  
the display for five seconds. To exit and check the  
1
noise levels , press MCACC, or to try again, press  
ENTER when RETRY shows in the display.  
• If you see an ERR MIC or ERR SP message in the  
display, there may be a problem with your mic or the  
speaker connections. To try again, press ENTER  
2
when you see RETRY  
When the MCACC setup is complete, the volume level  
3
returns to normal, COMPLETE shows in the display, and  
4
Acoustic Calibration EQ is activated.  
Note  
1 • If the room environment is not optimal for the Auto MCACC setup (too much ambient noise, echo off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from  
the microphone) the final settings may be incorrect. Check for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that may be affecting the environ-  
ment and switch them off if necessary.  
• Some older TVs may interfere with the operation of the mic. If this seems to be happening, switch off the TV during Auto MCACC setup.  
2 If this doesn’t work, press MCACC, turn off the power, and check the problem indicated by the ERR message, then try the Auto MCACC setup again.  
3 If COMPLETE doesn’t appear, it is likely an error occurred during the setup. Please check all connections and try again.  
4 See Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ on page 27 to switch on/off Acoustic Calibration EQ.  
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03  
Chapter 3  
Listening to your system  
Press SURROUND repeatedly to select a listening  
Important  
mode.  
• To access green functions on the remote, move the  
slider switch from MAIN to SUB.  
• You can also use the SURROUND button on the  
display unit to change the listening mode.  
The choices that appear in the display will vary according  
to the type of source that’s playing.  
If the source is Dolby Digital or DTS, the front panel 2 D  
or DTS indicator lights.  
Auto listening mode  
The Auto listening mode is the simplest way to listen to  
any source as it was mastered: the output from the  
speakers mirrors the channels in the source material.  
AUTO – Auto listening mode (see above)  
DOLBY PL (Dolby Pro Logic) – 4.1 channel surround  
RCS-404H/RCS-505H only: If you set up the system for  
Front surround (page 7), the Front Surround modes will  
give the best results (see Using Front Surround on  
page 26).  
sound for use with any two-channel source  
MOVIE (Dolby Pro Logic II Movie) – 5.1 channel  
surround sound, especially suited to movie sources,  
for use with any two-channel source  
MCACC  
/TUNE  
TEST TONE VIDEO IN  
MUSIC (Dolby Pro Logic II Music) – 5.1 channel  
surround sound, especially suited to music sources,  
for use with any two-channel source; see Dolby Pro  
Logic II Music settings below  
7
8
9
SURROUND ADVANCED  
SOUND  
TV/DVD  
0
SLEEP  
CLEAR  
JUKE BOX  
DISPLAY  
+
+
INPUT  
CHANNEL VOLUME  
STEREO – See Listening in stereo on page 26  
TV CONTROL  
RDS DISP  
MAIN  
SUB  
AXD7442  
Dolby Pro Logic II Music settings  
When listening in Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode (see  
above), there are three settings you can adjust: Center  
Width, Dimension, and Panorama.  
Press SURROUND to select the AUTO listening  
mode.  
If the source is Dolby Digital or DTS, the front panel 2 D  
or DTS indicator lights.  
+
+
INPUT  
• You can also use the SURROUND button on the  
display unit to change the listening mode.  
SET UP  
/TUNE+  
SR+ ONE TOUCH COPY  
CHANNEL VOLUME  
DISPLAY  
1
/ST–  
2
3
TV CONTROL  
RDS DISP  
ENTER  
/ST+  
MENU  
4
MCACC  
5
6
MAIN  
SUB  
AXD7442  
/TUNETEST TONE VIDEO IN  
7
8
ADVANCED  
0
9
SOUND  
TV/DVD  
Listening in surround sound  
SLEEP  
CLEAR  
You can listen to stereo or multichannel sources in  
surround sound. Surround sound is generated from  
stereo sources using one of the Dolby Pro Logic  
decoding modes.  
JUKE BOX  
+
+
1
With Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode active, press  
SOUND.  
RCS-404H/RCS-505H only: If you set up the system for  
Front surround (page 7), the Front Surround modes will  
give the best results (see Using Front Surround on  
page 26).  
2
Use ꢀ/ꢁ to select C WIDTH, DIMEN. or  
PANORAMA then press ENTER.  
C WIDTH (Center Width): Provides a better blend of  
the front speakers by spreading the center channel  
between the front right and left speakers, making it  
sound wider (higher settings) or narrower (lower  
settings)  
MCACC  
/TUNE  
TEST TONE VIDEO IN  
7
8
9
SOUND  
SURROUND ADVANCED  
TV/DVD  
0
SLEEP  
CLEAR  
JUKE BOX  
DISPLAY  
DIMEN. (Dimension): Adjusts the depth of the  
surround sound balance from front to back, making  
the sound more distant (minus settings), or more  
forward (positive settings)  
+
+
INPUT  
CHANNEL VOLUME  
TV CONTROL  
RDS DISP  
MAIN  
SUB  
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PANORAMA: Extends the front stereo image to  
include the surround speakers for a ‘wraparound’  
effect.  
RCS-404H/RCS-505H only: If you set up the system for  
Front surround (page 7), the Front Surround modes will  
give the best results (see Using Front Surround above).  
7
8
9
3
Use ꢂ/ꢃ to adjust the setting then press ENTER  
SURROUND ADVANCED  
SOUND  
TV/DVD  
to confirm.  
0
SLEEP  
CLEAR  
JUKE BOX  
DISPLAY  
+
+
INPUT  
CHANNEL VOLUME  
Using Front Surround  
TV CONTROL  
RDS DISP  
RCS-404H/RCS-505H only  
MAIN  
SUB  
AXD7442  
The Front Surround modes are effective when you are  
using the Front surround speaker setup as described on  
page 7. The surround speakers should be placed beside  
the front speakers and oriented either towards the walls,  
or straight ahead, depending on which mode you are  
using (see below).  
Press ADVANCED to select an Advanced  
Surround mode.  
Press repeatedly to select:  
• ADVMOVIE – Suitable for movies  
• ADVMUSIC – Suitable for music  
• EXPANDED – Wide sound field  
7
8
9
SOUND  
SURROUND ADVANCED  
TV/DVD  
0
SLEEP  
CLEAR  
JUKE BOX  
DISPLAY  
• TV SURR. – Surround sound for mono or stereo TV  
+
+
INPUT  
broadcasts  
CHANNEL VOLUME  
• SPORTS – Suitable for sports programming  
TV CONTROL  
RDS DISP  
• GAME – Suitable for TV game units  
MAIN  
SUB  
AXD7442  
• VIRTUAL – A virtual surround effect using just the  
subwoofer and front speakers.  
Press ADVANCED to select a Front Surround  
mode.  
5 STEREO – Powerful surround sound for stereo  
music sources  
Press repeatedly to select FRTMOVIE, FRTMUSIC or  
EXTPOWER.  
• If you have selected FRTMOVIE (Front Surround  
Movie) or FRTMUSIC (Front Surround Music), turn  
each surround speaker so that the guide markers on  
the stand base are lined up horizontally in the  
direction the listening position (see below). With  
EXTPOWER (Extra Power), the surround speakers  
should point in the same direction as the front  
speakers (see below).  
Listening in stereo  
You can listen to any source—stereo or multichannel—in  
stereo. When playing a multichannel source, all  
channels are downmixed to the front left/right speakers  
and the subwoofer.  
MCACC  
/TUNE  
TEST TONE VIDEO IN  
7
8
9
SURROUND ADVANCED  
SOUND  
TV/DVD  
0
SLEEP  
CLEAR  
JUKE BOX  
DISPLAY  
+
+
INPUT  
CHANNEL VOLUME  
TV CONTROL  
RDS DISP  
MAIN  
SUB  
AXD7442  
Press SURROUND repeatedly until STEREO shows  
in the display.  
• You can also use the SURROUND button on the  
display unit to change the listening mode.  
FRTMOVIE / FRTMUSIC  
EXTPOWER  
Using Advanced Surround  
The Advanced Surround effects can be used with any  
multichannel or stereo source for a variety of additional  
surround sound effects.  
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Using the Sound Retriever  
03  
3
Use the ꢂ/ꢃ buttons to switch EQ ON or EQ OFF  
then press ENTER to confirm.  
• On the EQ OFF setting, equalization is set to off and  
speaker settings (channel delay and channel level)  
remains as it is set.  
When audio data is removed during the MP3 or WMA  
compression process, sound quality often suffers from  
an uneven sound image. The Sound Retriever feature  
employs new DSP technology that helps bring CD quality  
sound back to compressed 2-channel audio by restoring  
sound pressure and smoothing jagged artifacts left over  
after compression.  
• Acoustic Calibration EQ is set to on automatically  
after Auto MCACC setup is used.  
Enhancing dialogue  
The Dialogue Enhancement feature is designed to make  
the dialogue stand out from other background sounds in  
a TV or movie sound track.  
Tip  
• This feature is effective when used together with the  
Jukebox function of the DVD recorder.  
1
Press SOUND.  
RECORDER  
RECEIVER  
2
Use the ꢀ/ꢁ buttons to select DIALOGUE then  
press ENTER.  
SOUND  
HDD/DVD FM/AM AUDIO IN  
RETRIEVER  
3
Use the ꢂ/ꢃ buttons to select the amount  
dialogue enhancement then press ENTER to confirm.  
PAUSE  
PLAY  
STOP  
Select between OFF, MID or MAX.  
REC  
HELP  
INFO  
While listening to a stereo source, press SOUND  
RETRIEVER .  
Press repeatedly to switch between:  
Using Quiet and Midnight listening  
modes  
RTRV ON — Switches the Sound Retriever on.  
The Quiet listening feature reduces excessive bass or  
treble in a sound source.  
RTRV OFF — Switches the Sound Retriever off.  
The Midnight listening feature allows you to hear  
effective surround sound of movies at low volume levels.  
1
Press SOUND.  
Listening with Acoustic Calibration  
EQ  
2
Use the ꢀ/ꢁ buttons to select TONE then press  
ENTER.  
You can listen to sources using the Acoustic Calibration  
EQ set in Using the Auto MCACC setup for optimal  
surround sound on page 23.  
3
Use the ꢂ/ꢃ buttons to select QUIET or  
MIDNIGHT then press ENTER to confirm.  
• To cancel the Quiet or Midnight listening modes,  
select BASS/TRE.  
ꢁ/ꢂ ꢃ/ꢄ TIMER REC REC MODE  
SET UP  
1
SR+ ONE TOUCH COPY  
2
3
ENTER  
MENU  
4
5
8
6
Adjusting the bass and treble  
MCACC  
TEST TONE VIDEO IN  
7
9
SOUND  
Use the bass and treble controls to adjust the overall  
tone.  
SURROUND ADVANCED  
TV/DVD  
0
SLEEP  
CLEAR  
JUKE BOX  
DISPLAY  
1
Press SOUND.  
+
+
INPUT  
CHANNEL VOLUME  
2
Use the ꢀ/ꢁ buttons to select TONE then press  
TV CONTROL  
RDS DISP  
ENTER.  
MAIN  
SUB  
AXD7442  
3
Use the ꢂ/ꢃ buttons to select BASS/TRE then  
press ENTER.  
• Selecting BASS/TRE cancels the Quiet and Midnight  
listening modes. These modes cannot be used at the  
same time.  
1
2
Press SOUND.  
Use the ꢀ/ꢁ buttons to select MCACC EQ then  
press ENTER.  
4
Use the ꢀ/ꢁ buttons to select BASS or TREBLE;  
use the ꢂ/ꢃ buttons to adjust the sound then press  
ENTER to confirm.  
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Boosting the bass level  
03  
There are two bass modes you can use to enhance the  
bass in a source.  
1
Press SOUND.  
2
Use the ꢀ/ꢁ buttons to select BASSMODE then  
press ENTER.  
3
Use the ꢂ/ꢃ buttons to select the sound then  
press ENTER to confirm.  
Select between OFF, MUSIC or CINEMA.  
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Chapter 4  
Listening to the radio  
Manual tuning: Press TUNE +/– repeatedly to  
change the displayed frequency.  
Important  
• To access green functions on the remote, move the  
slider switch from MAIN to SUB.  
Auto tuning: Press and hold TUNE +/– until the  
frequency display starts to move, then release. The  
tuner will stop on the next station it finds. Repeat to  
keep searching.  
High-speed tuning: Press and hold TUNE +/– until  
the frequency display starts to move rapidly. Keep the  
button held down until you reach the frequency you  
want. If necessary, fine tune the frequency using the  
manual tuning method.  
Listening to the radio  
The tuner can receive both FM and AM broadcasts, and  
lets you memorize your favorite stations so you don’t have  
to manually tune in every time you want to listen.  
RECORDER  
Improving poor FM reception  
If you’re listening to an FM station in stereo but the  
reception is weak, you can improve the sound quality by  
switching to mono.  
SOUND  
HDD/DVD FM/AM AUDIO IN  
RETRIEVER  
PAUSE  
PLAY  
STOP  
REC STOP REC HELP  
INFO  
1
Tune to an FM radio station then press SETUP  
.
ì
TOP MENU  
2
Use the ꢀ/ꢁ buttons to choose FM MODE then  
HOME MENU  
DISC  
GUIDE  
NAVIGATOR  
CHANNEL  
+
press ENTER  
.
3
Use the ꢂ/ꢃ buttons to select FM MONO then  
CM  
CM  
BACK  
SKIP  
ENTER  
press ENTER  
.
The mono indicator ( ) lights when the tuner is in mono  
reception mode.  
PAUSE  
LIVE TV  
RETURN  
CHANNEL  
VOLUME  
PREV  
NEXT  
Select FM AUTO above to switch back to auto-stereo  
mode (the stereo indicator (  
stereo broadcast).  
) lights when receiving a  
AUDIO  
SUBTITLE  
ANGLE PLAY MODE  
ꢁ/ꢂ ꢃ/ꢄ TIMER REC REC MODE  
Improving poor AM sound  
SET UP  
/TUNE+  
SR+ ONE TOUCH COPY  
1
/ST–  
4
MCACC  
2
3
/ST+  
The simplest way to improve the sound quality of AM  
radio is to make sure that the TV in the room is switched  
off. Also try changing the position and direction of the  
AM loop antenna.  
ENTER  
MENU  
5
6
/TUNETEST TONE VIDEO IN  
7
8
9
SOUND  
SURROUND ADVANCED  
TV/DVD  
0
SLEEP  
CLEAR  
JUKE BOX  
DISPLAY  
+
+
INPUT  
Changing the noise cut mode  
CHANNEL VOLUME  
If you find that the sound quality is bad even after trying  
the above, you may be able to improve it using a different  
noise cut mode. Just choose the one that sounds best.  
TV CONTROL  
MAIN  
SUB  
AXD7442  
1
Tune to an AM radio station then press SETUP.  
2
Use the ꢀ/ꢁ buttons to choose NOISECUT then  
press ENTER.  
1
Press FM/AM to switch to the tuner, then press  
3
Use the ꢂ/ꢃ buttons to select a Noise cut mode  
repeatedly to select the FM or AM band.  
The display shows the band and frequency.  
(1, 2 or 3) then press ENTER.  
2
Tune to a frequency.  
There are three tuning modes—manual, auto, and high-  
speed:  
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Memorizing stations  
Displaying RDS information  
You can save up to 30 station presets so that you always  
have easy access to your favorite stations without having  
to tune in manually each time.  
You can display the different types of RDS information  
2
available.  
SET UP  
/TUNE+  
SR+ ONE TOUCH COPY  
1
2
3
1
Tune to an AM or FM radio station.  
/ST–  
ENTER  
/ST+  
MENU  
For the FM band, select mono or auto-stereo reception as  
necessary. This setting is saved along with the preset.  
4
MCACC  
5
6
/TUNETEST TONE VIDEO IN  
7
8
ADVANCED  
0
9
SOUND  
2
Press SETUP  
.
TV/DVD  
SLEEP  
CLEAR  
JUKE BOX  
DISPLAY  
3
Use the ꢀ/ꢁ buttons to choose ST.MEM. then  
+
+
INPUT  
press ENTER  
.
CHANNEL VOLUME  
4
Use the ꢂ/ꢃ buttons to select the station preset  
TV CONTROL  
RDS DISP  
you want then press ENTER  
.
MAIN  
SUB  
AXD7442  
Listening to station presets  
Press RDS DISP for RDS information.  
1
2
Make sure the tuner function is selected.  
Each press changes the display as follows:  
• Radio Text (RT) – Messages sent by the radio station.  
For example, a talk radio station may provide a phone  
number as RT.  
Use the ST +/– buttons to select a station preset.  
• Program Service Name (PS) – The name of the radio  
station.  
Using RDS  
Radio Data System (RDS) is a system used by most FM  
radio stations to provide listeners with various kinds of  
information—the name of the station and the kind of  
show they’re broadcasting, for example.  
• Program Type (PTY) – This indicates the kind of  
program currently being broadcast.  
SEARCH – PTY search (see below)  
One feature of RDS is that you can search by type of  
program. For example, you can search for a station that’s  
broadcasting a show with the program type, JAZZ.  
• Current tuner frequency  
Searching for RDS programs  
You can search for a program type listed above.  
1
You can search the following program types:  
NEWS – News  
FINANCE – Stock market reports,  
commerce, trading, etc.  
CHILDREN – Programs for  
children  
3
AFFAIRS – Current Affairs  
INFO – General Information  
SPORT – Sport  
1
2
Press the FM/AM button for the FM band.  
Press RDS DISP repeatedly until SEARCH appears in  
the display.  
EDUCATE – Educational  
DRAMA – Radio plays, etc.  
SOCIAL – Social affairs  
RELIGION – Programs  
CULTURE – National or regional concerning religion  
3
Use the ꢀ/ꢁ buttons to select the program type  
culture, theater, etc.  
SCIENCE – Science and  
technology  
PHONE IN – Public expressing  
you want to hear.  
their views by phone  
TRAVEL – Holiday-type travel  
rather than traffic  
4
Press ENTER to start the search.  
VARIED – Usually talk-based  
The system searches the station presets for a match. If it  
finds one, searching stops for 5 sec.  
material, such as quiz shows or announcements  
interviews.  
LEISURE – Leisure interests and  
POP M – Pop music  
ROCK M – Rock music  
EASY M – Easy listening  
hobbies  
JAZZ – Jazz  
COUNTRY – Country music  
5
If you want to keep listening to the station, press  
ENTER within the 5 seconds.  
If you don’t press ENTER, searching resumes.  
LIGHT M – ‘Light’ classical music NATION M – Popular music in a  
CLASSICS – ‘Serious’ classical  
music  
OTHER M – Music not fitting  
above categories  
language other than English  
OLDIES– Popular music from the  
’50s and ’60s  
FOLK M – Folk music  
WEATHER – Weather reports  
DOCUMENT – Documentary  
Note  
1 In addition, there are three other program types, TEST, ALARM, and NO TYPE. ALARM and TEST are used for emergency announcements. You can’t  
search for these, but the tuner will switch automatically to this RDS broadcast signal. NO TYPE appears when a program type cannot be found.  
2 • If any noise is picked up while displaying the RT scroll, some characters may be displayed incorrectly.  
• If you see NO DATA in the RT display, it means no RT data is sent from the broadcast station. The display will automatically switch to the PS data  
display (if no PS data, the frequency is displayed).  
• In the PTY display, NO DATA or NO TYPE may be shown. In this case, the PS display is shown after a few seconds.  
3 RDS is only possible in the FM band.  
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CShuaprterr o5 und sound settings  
1
Select stereo or multichannel playback for a  
Important  
source.  
• To access green functions on the remote, move the  
slider switch from MAIN to SUB.  
2
Press SETUP.  
3
Use the ꢀ/ꢁ buttons to select CH LEVEL, then  
press ENTER.  
4
Use ꢀ/ꢁ to select a channel; ꢂ/ꢃ to adjust the  
Using the Setup menu  
level of that channel.  
From the Setup menu you can access all the surround  
• You can adjust the level of each channel by 10 dB.  
1
sound settings of the system , including channel levels,  
• If the system is in Stereo or Virtual mode, or a stereo  
source is playing in Auto mode, you will not be able  
to adjust the center or surround channels.  
speaker distances, dynamic range adjustment and dual  
mono audio playback.  
Use the following buttons to use the Setup menu.  
5
Press ENTER when you’re finished.  
ꢁ/ꢂ ꢃ/ꢄ TIMER REC REC MODE  
• If you use the Auto MCACC feature again, it will  
overwrite the settings you have made here.  
SETUP  
1
SR+ ONE TOUCH COPY  
2
3
ENTER  
MENU  
4
5
8
6
Speaker distance setting  
MCACC  
TEST TONE VIDEO IN  
The Auto MCACC feature (see page 23) should give you  
the best surround sound setup. However you may find  
that by further adjustment of the speaker distance  
settings you can improve the surround sound in your  
listening room.  
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SOUND  
SURROUND ADVANCED  
TV/DVD  
0
SLEEP  
CLEAR  
JUKE BOX  
DISPLAY  
+
+
INPUT  
CHANNEL VOLUME  
TV CONTROL  
RDS DISP  
Set the distance of each speaker from your normal  
listening position.  
MAIN  
SUB  
AXD7442  
1
Press SETUP.  
2
Use the ꢀ/ꢁ buttons to select DISTANCE, then  
Channel level setting  
press ENTER.  
The Auto MCACC feature (see page 23) should give you  
the best surround sound setup. However you may find  
that by further adjustment of the channel levels you can  
improve the surround sound in your listening room.  
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Use ꢀ/ꢁ to select a speaker; ꢂ/ꢃ to adjust the  
distance.  
Adjust the following speakers:  
This method of setting the channel levels allows you to  
listen to a source and adjust the levels of each playback  
channel. Note that the channel level settings for stereo  
playback are independent of the settings for surround  
sound playback.  
L – Front left speaker  
C – Center speaker  
R – Front right speaker  
SR – Surround right speaker  
SL – Surround left speaker  
SW – Subwoofer  
A further method of setting the channel levels is to use  
the test tone method. See Adjusting the channel levels  
using the test tone on page 32 for more on this.  
Each speaker can be adjusted from 0.3 m to 9.0 m.  
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Press ENTER when you’re finished.  
• If you use the Auto MCACC feature again, it will  
overwrite the settings you have made here.  
Note  
1 There are other settings you can adjust from the Setup menu; these are explained in Listening to the radio on page 29 and Additional informa-  
tion on page 37.  
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1
Dynamic Range Control  
Adjusting the channel levels using  
the test tone  
When watching Dolby Digital or DTS material at low  
volume, low level sounds—including some of the  
dialog—can be difficult to hear properly. Using one of the  
Dynamic Range Control (DRC) settings can help by  
bringing up the low level sounds, while controlling high  
level peaks.  
If you prefer, you can set the channel levels using a test  
tone as a reference, rather than playing a source (see  
Channel level setting on page 31). A test tone is played  
through each speaker in turn, allowing you to adjust the  
level as it plays.  
Dynamic Range Control works only with Dolby Digital  
soundtracks and some DTS soundtracks.  
Note that the channel level settings for stereo sources  
are independent of the settings for surround sound  
sources.  
1
Press SETUP.  
2
Use the ꢀ/ꢁ buttons to select DRC, then press  
ENTER.  
ꢁ/ꢂ ꢃ/ꢄ TIMER REC REC MODE  
3
Use ꢂ/ꢃ to select a setting.  
/TUNE+  
SR+ ONE TOUCH COPY  
1
2
3
Select one of the following:  
ENTER  
MENU  
4
5
6
DRC OFF (default) – No dynamic range adjustment  
(use when listening at higher volume)  
MCACC  
/TUNETEST TONE VIDEO IN  
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8
9
SOUND  
SURROUND ADVANCED  
TV/DVD  
DRC MID – Mid setting  
0
SLEEP  
CLEAR  
JUKE BOX  
DISPLAY  
DRC HIGH – Dynamic range is reduced (loud sounds  
are reduced in volume while quieter sounds are  
increased)  
+
+
INPUT  
CHANNEL VOLUME  
TV CONTROL  
RDS DISP  
4
Press ENTER to exit.  
MAIN  
SUB  
AXD7442  
2
Dual mono setting  
Specifies how dual mono encoded Dolby Digital or DTS  
soundtracks should be played. You can also use this  
setting to switch the audio channel on DVD-RW discs  
recorded with bilingual audio.  
1
Press SURROUND to select the Auto listening  
mode.  
• If you want to set the channel levels for stereo (two  
channel) playback, select the STEREO listening  
mode.  
1
Press SETUP.  
2
Use the ꢀ/ꢁ buttons to select DUALMONO,  
2
Press TEST TONE.  
then press ENTER.  
The test tone is output from each speaker in turn.  
3
Use ꢂ/ꢃ to select a setting.  
3
While a test tone is playing, use the ꢂ/ꢃ buttons  
Select one of the following:  
to adjust that channel level.  
The aim is to adjust the levels so that you hear the test  
tone at the same volume from each speaker. You can  
adjust the level of each channel by 10 dB.  
CH1 MONO (default) – Only channel 1 is played  
CH2 MONO – Only channel 2 is played  
CH1/CH2 – Both channels are played through the  
front speakers  
• You can adjust the overall volume of test tone output  
using the VOLUME +/– buttons (this does not affect  
the channel level settings).  
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Press ENTER to exit.  
• If the system is in Stereo or Virtual mode, you will not  
be able to adjust the center or surround channels.  
• Because of the ultra low frequencies the subwoofer  
produces, it may sound quieter than it really is. We  
suggest adjusting the subwoofer level while listening  
to a source. See the method described in Channel  
level setting on page 31.  
Note  
1 This setting is effective for the speaker output. A similar adjustment feature is available on the DVD recorder—see Audio DRC on page 131.  
2 This setting is effective for the speaker output. A similar adjustment feature is available on the DVD recorder—see Switching audio channels  
on page 94.  
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When you’re done, press ENTER to exit test tone  
setup.  
• If you use the Auto MCACC feature again, it will  
overwrite the settings you have made here.  
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Chapter 6  
Other connections  
RECORDER  
RECEIVER  
Important  
• When connecting this system or changing  
connections, be sure to switch power off and  
disconnect the power cord from the wall socket.  
After completing all connections, connect the power  
cord to the wall socket.  
SOUND  
HDD/DVD FM/AM AUDIO IN  
RETRIEVER  
PAUSE  
PLAY  
STOP  
REC STOP REC HELP  
INFO  
ì
TOP MENU  
1
If the system isn’t already on, press RECEIVER  
Connecting auxiliary components  
to switch on.  
Also make sure that the external source (TV, satellite  
receiver, etc.) is switched on.  
This system has optical-type digital inputs. Use these to  
connect external components, such as your MD or CD  
recorder.  
2
Use the AUDIO IN button to select an audio input  
source.  
ANTENNA  
CONTROL IN  
MCACC  
SETUP MIC  
DVD/DVR1  
ANALOG  
DVD/DVR2  
DIGITAL  
FM  
AM  
UNBAL 75  
LOOP ANTENNA  
AUDIO INPUT  
DIGITAL  
CONTROL  
OUT  
SPEAKERS  
DVD/DVR DVD/DVR DIGITAL  
1
2
ANALOG  
SYSTEM CONNECTOR  
SUB WOOFER  
SURROUND  
R
R
L
L
(COAXIAL) (OPTICAL) (OPTICAL)  
L
R
USE ONLY WITH  
DISPLAY UNIT  
CENTER  
FRONT  
3
If necessary, start playback of the external  
AC IN  
source.  
DIGITAL OUT  
(OPTICAL)  
Connecting external antennas  
For an external AM antenna, use 5–6 meters of vinyl-  
insulated wire and set up either indoors or outdoors.  
Leave the loop antenna connected.  
CD recorder, etc.  
Connect the DVD/DVR2 (OPTICAL) or DIGITAL  
(OPTICAL) jack on the rear panel to the optical  
output of an external playback component.  
These include digital components such as an MD player,  
digital satellite, or a game system.  
Outdoor antenna  
Indoor  
antenna  
(vinyl-coated  
Connecting an analog audio component  
You can use the ANALOG input jacks to connect an  
analog audio component, such as a tape player. See  
Using this system for TV audio on page 14 for connection  
details (this explains connecting the audio output from  
your TV, but any analog audio component can be  
connected).  
AM  
LOOP ANTENNA  
wire)  
5–6m  
Listening to an external audio source  
You can connect both analog and digital external audio  
sources to this system. Digital audio sources include  
digital satellite receivers, CD recorders, etc. Analog  
sources include your TV. See also Connecting auxiliary  
components above.  
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For an external FM antenna, Use a PAL connector to hook  
up an external FM antenna.  
Use a 3-ringed miniplug SR+ cable to connect the  
CONTROL IN jack of this unit (through a media  
receiver, if applicable) to the CONTROL OUT jack of  
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your plasma display.  
Before you can use the extra SR+ features, you need to  
make a few settings in the unit—see SR+ Setup for  
Pioneer plasma displays below.  
ANTENNA  
PAL connector  
SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays  
Make the following settings if you have connected a  
Pioneer plasma display to this unit using an SR+ cable.  
ꢁ/ꢂ ꢃ/ꢄ TIMER REC REC MODE  
SET UP  
1
Using this unit with a Pioneer plasma  
display  
SR+ ONE TOUCH COPY  
2
3
ENTER  
MENU  
1
If you have a Pioneer plasma display , you can use an  
4
MCACC  
5
8
6
2
TEST TONE VIDEO IN  
SR+ cable to connect it to this unit and take advantage  
7
9
SOUND  
of various convenient features, such as controlling this  
unit via the plasma display’s remote sensor, automatic  
video input switching of the plasma display, display unit  
messages appearing on the plasma display screen, and  
automatic volume muting on the plasma display.  
SURROUND ADVANCED  
TV/DVD  
0
SLEEP  
CLEAR  
JUKE BOX  
DISPLAY  
+
+
INPUT  
CHANNEL VOLUME  
TV CONTROL  
RDS DISP  
MAIN  
SUB  
AXD7442  
Media receiver  
CONTROL  
1
2
Press SR+.  
Use the ꢀ/ꢁ buttons to choose SETUP, then  
OUT  
press ENTER.  
Pioneer plasma display  
3
Use the ꢀ/ꢁ buttons to choose the setting you  
want to adjust.  
The current setting is shown for each option as you cycle  
through the display. See below for a full list and  
description of each.  
ANTENNA  
CONTROL IN  
MCACC  
SETUP MIC  
FM  
AM  
UNBAL 75  
LOOP ANTENNA  
AUDIO INPUT  
DIGITAL  
CONTROL  
OUT  
SPEAKERS  
DVD/DVR DVD/DVR DIGITAL  
1
2
ANALOG  
SYSTEM CONNECTOR  
SUB WOOFER  
SURROUND  
R
R
L
L
(COAXIAL) (OPTICAL) (OPTICAL)  
L
4
5
6
Use the ꢂ/ꢃ buttons to adjust the setting.  
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to make other settings.  
When you’re done, press ENTER to leave the SR+  
R
USE ONLY WITH  
DISPLAY UNIT  
CENTER  
FRONT  
AC IN  
setup menu.  
Important  
• With an SR+ cable connected, the remote must now  
be pointed towards your plasma display rather than  
the display unit of the receiver subwoofer in order to  
control the receiver subwoofer.  
Note  
1 This system is compatible with all Pioneer plasma displays from 2003 onward.  
2 The 3-ringed SR+ cable from Pioneer is commercially available under the part number ADE7095. Contact the Pioneer Customer Support division for  
more information on obtaining an SR+ cable.  
3 You won’t be able to use the remote sensor of this unit with the CONTROL IN jack of this unit connected to the CONTROL OUT jack of your plasma  
display. You can use the remote sensor of the plasma display (even in standby) as long as the power isn’t switched off.  
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Automatic plasma display volume muting  
When Volume Control is switched on, the volume of the  
plasma display is automatically muted when the receiver  
subwoofer is switched on, or the receiver subwoofer  
function is changed to one that you would want to hear  
the sound from the receiver subwoofer rather than the  
plasma display (DVD, for example).  
Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma  
display  
1
2
Press SR+ on the remote.  
Use ꢀ/ꢁ to select SR+ ON then press ENTER.  
• The SR+ setting is maintained even after switching  
the receiver subwoofer into standby then back on.  
Automatic muting and automatic input switching  
will be effective when the receiver subwoofer is  
switched on.  
VOL.C ON – When this unit is switched on, or the  
input function is changed, the volume on the plasma  
display is muted so only sound from this unit is  
heard.  
• If you disconnect the SR+ cable or switch the plasma  
display off while SR+ is on, the SR+ ON setting  
remains.  
VOL.C OFF – This unit does not control the volume of  
the plasma display  
• To switch to SR+ OFF, follow steps 1 and 2, selecting  
SR+ OFF.  
Automatic plasma display input switching  
In order that the plasma display can switch automatically  
to the correct input when you switch the input function of  
the receiver subwoofer, you need to tell it how your  
system is connected.  
Note  
• You can control this unit with the plasma display’s  
remote sensor even in standby, but you can’t control  
this unit with either this unit’s remote sensor or the  
plasma display’s remote sensor when the plasma  
display is switched off (AC off) and the SR+ cable is  
connected to the CONTROL IN jack of this unit.  
For example, if you connected your DVD recorder to the  
DV1 input on the receiver subwoofer, and to input 2 on  
your plasma display, select the DV1 PDP2 setting here so  
that when you switch the input function of the receiver  
subwoofer to DV1 to watch your DVD recorder, the  
plasma display will automatically switch to input 2.  
For each receiver subwoofer input function (DV1 (DVD/  
DVR1), DV2 (DVD/DVR2), DIG (DIGITAL), ANA  
(ANALOG)) you can select:  
NONE – does not switch the plasma display input  
PDP1 to PDP5 – switches the plasma display input to  
one of the numbered inputs (1 to 5)  
TVTN – switches the plasma display to its built-in  
TV tuner  
Note  
• The number of video inputs available will depend on  
the plasma display you’ve connected.  
• The PDP5 input may be called ‘PC Input’ (or similar)  
on your plasma display.  
• The SR+ setting remains in effect even in standby.  
• The SR+ setting does not affect the FM/AM tuner  
function.  
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Chapter 7  
Additional information  
DTS-CD – Use for playback of DTS-encoded CDs, but  
note that the beginning of regular CD tracks may be  
skipped.  
Important  
• To access green functions on the remote, move the  
slider switch from MAIN to SUB.  
ꢁ/ꢂ ꢃ/ꢄ TIMER REC REC MODE  
SETUP  
1
SR+ ONE TOUCH COPY  
Setting the sleep timer  
2
3
ENTER  
MENU  
SURROUND ADVANCED  
SOUND  
TV/DVD  
4
5
8
6
0
SLEEP  
CLEAR  
MCACC  
TEST TONE VIDEO IN  
JUKE BOX  
DISPLAY  
7
9
SOUND  
+
+
INPUT  
SURROUND ADVANCED  
TV/DVD  
CHANNEL VOLUME  
0
CLEAR  
TV CONTROL  
RDS DISP  
JUKE BOX  
DISPLAY  
+
+
INPUT  
MAIN  
SUB  
AXD7442  
CHANNEL VOLUME  
TV CONTROL  
RDS DISP  
The sleep timer switches off the receiver subwoofer after  
a specified time so you can fall asleep without worrying  
about it.  
MAIN  
SUB  
AXD7442  
2
1
Press the SLEEP button to select an option.  
Choose between the following options:  
SLP ON – Switches off after about an hour  
SLP OFF – Cancels the sleep timer  
Dimming the display  
You can choose to dim the display if you find it too  
1
bright.  
After selecting SLP ON, you can press SLEEP again to  
check how much time is left. Each line indicates  
approximately 12 minutes (remaining):  
1
Press SETUP.  
2
Use the ꢀ/ꢁ buttons to select DIMMER then  
press ENTER.  
3
Use the ꢂ/ꢃ buttons to select LIGHT or DARK  
S L P - - - - -  
then press ENTER.  
Resetting the system  
DTS CD setting  
Use this procedure to reset all system settings to the  
factory default.  
If you play a DTS-encoded CD, you will need to change  
this setting to hear the decoded signal.  
1
Switch the system on.  
1
2
3
Switch the system into standby.  
Press SETUP.  
2
Press and hold SURROUND then press the  
STANDBY/ON button on the display unit.  
The next time you switch on, all the system settings  
should be reset.  
Use the ꢀ/ꢁ buttons to select CD TYPE from the  
menu, then press ENTER.  
4
Use the ꢂ/ꢃ buttons to select a setting, then  
press ENTER.  
Select from:  
NORMAL – Use for playback of regular audio CDs.  
Some DTS-encoded CDs will output noise when  
played.  
Note  
1 The display dims when the sleep timer is set, regardless of this setting.  
2 The display dims when the sleep timer is set. The DVD recorder does not automatically switch off with the sleep timer.  
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Don’t...  
Use in a place exposed to high temperatures or humidity,  
including near radiators and other heat-generating  
appliances.  
Installation and maintenance  
Hints on installation  
Place on a window sill or other place where the system will  
be exposed to direct sunlight.  
We want you to enjoy using this system for years to come,  
so please bear in mind the following points when  
choosing a location:  
Use in an excessively dusty or damp environment.  
Place directly on top of an amplifier, or other component in  
your stereo system that becomes hot in use.  
Use near a television or monitor as you may experience  
interference—especially if the television uses an indoor  
antenna.  
Use in a kitchen or other room where the system may be  
exposed to smoke or steam.  
Do...  
Use in a well-ventilated room.  
Place on a solid, flat, level surface, such as a table, shelf or  
stereo rack.  
Use on a thick rug or carpet, or cover with cloth—this may  
prevent proper cooling of the system unit.  
Place on an unstable surface, or one that is not large enough  
to support all four of the system unit’s feet.  
Troubleshooting  
Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with  
this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other  
components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks  
listed below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.  
• If the system does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity disconnect the plug from  
the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions.  
• If there is no sound or no multichannel sound from the DVR-640H-AV/DVR-440H-AV DVD recorder, try setting the  
recorder’s audio-related settings back to their defaults—see The Initial Setup menu on page 128.  
General  
Problem  
Remedy  
The power does not turn on, or • Leave the unit plugged in, wait for one minute, then switch back on.  
switches off suddenly (an error • Make sure there are no loose strands of wire touching the unit. This could cause the  
message may be displayed at system to shut off automatically.  
startup).  
• Check that the speakers are connected correctly.  
• Make sure there is enough space for ventilation around the receiver subwoofer.  
• Make sure the voltage of the mains power source is correct for the model.  
• Try reducing the volume level.  
• If the problem persists, take it to your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your  
dealer for servicing.  
No sound is output when a  
function is selected.  
• If you’re playing from the DVD recorder, make sure that the digital coaxial cable is  
connected properly. Also make sure that the DVD recorder’s Digital Out and DTS Out  
settings are set to On, and that the MPEG Out setting is set to MPEG PCM.  
• If you’re using the line input, make sure the component is connected correctly (see  
Connecting auxiliary components on page 34).  
• Turn up the volume.  
No sound from surround or  
center speakers.  
• Refer to Channel level setting on page 31 to check the speaker levels.  
• Check that you haven’t selected the AUTO, STEREO, or VIRTUAL mode (see Listening in  
surround sound on page 25).  
• Connect the speakers properly (refer to Connecting up).  
• If you’re playing from the DVD recorder, check that the Dolby Digital Out setting is set to  
Dolby Digital.  
• If the source is 96 kHz, this will be played in stereo. If you want to play it in surround  
sound, set the DVD recorder’s 96 kHz PCM Out setting to 96 kHz 48 kHz.  
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Problem  
Remedy  
Can’t operate using the remote • Replace the batteries (Putting the batteries in the remote control on page 17).  
control.  
• Operate within 7 m, 30° of the remote sensor (Using the remote control on page 17).  
• Remove any obstacles or operate from another position.  
• Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light.  
• For operating the DVD recorder, make sure that the control cable and coaxial cable are  
connected. (page 10)  
• If the receiver subwoofer is connected to a Pioneer plasma display with an SR+ cable,  
check that the plasma display is switched on. Point the remote control at the plasma  
display in order to operate the receiver subwoofer.  
• Check that nothing is mistakenly plugged into the CONTROL IN jack.  
Tuner  
Problem  
Remedy  
Considerable noise in radio  
broadcasts.  
• Connect the AM antenna (refer to the Connecting up) and adjust the direction and  
position for best reception. You may also connect an additional internal or external AM  
antenna (refer to Connecting external antennas on page 34).  
• Fully extend the FM wire antenna, position for best reception, and secure to a wall. You  
may also connect an outdoor FM antenna (see Connecting external antennas on page 34).  
Turn off other equipment that may be causing the noise or move it further away.  
Auto tuning does not pick up  
some stations.  
• The radio signal is weak. Auto tuning will only detect radio stations with a good signal.  
For more sensitive tuning, connect an outdoor antenna.  
Error Messages  
Message  
Description  
2CH ONLY  
• An operation is prohibited because it is only applicable to 2 channel sources, while the  
current source is a multichannel source.  
96K  
• An operation is prohibited because the source is 96 kHz digital.  
• Appears when a menu is automatically exited after a set period of inactivity.  
• Background noise is too high to complete MCACC setup successfully.  
EXIT  
NOISY  
ERR MIC  
• An error occurred during MCACC setup because the microphone is not connected or is  
not connected properly.  
ERR SP  
• An error occurred during MCACC setup because the speakers are not connected or are  
not connected properly.  
EEP ERROR  
NO SPTYP  
• Contact your Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for servicing.  
• Try switching the unit off then on again. If the error still appears, please contact a  
Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer.  
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Glossary  
Specifications  
Dolby Digital  
A multi-channel audio encoding system  
SX-SW606 / SX-SW404  
developed by Dolby Laboratories that enables far  
more audio to be stored on a disc than PCM  
encoding.  
Amplifier section  
RMS Power Output:  
Front, Center, Surround. . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 W per channel  
(1 kHz, 10 % T.H.D., 4 )  
Dolby  
Pro Logic II  
A matrix decoding technology developed by  
Dolby Laboratories that expands any two-channel  
source audio, such as CDs and TV broadcasts, to  
a five-channel playback (left/center/right/left  
surround/right surround), resulting in a surround  
experience.  
Subwoofer. . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 W (100 Hz, 10 % T.H.D., 4 )  
FM tuner section  
Frequency range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz  
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 , unbalanced  
DTS  
A multi-channel audio encoding system  
developed by Digital Theater Systems that  
enables far more audio to be stored on a disc  
than PCM encoding.  
AM tuner section  
Frequency range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .531 kHz to 1 602 kHz  
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loop antenna  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.  
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
Subwoofer section  
Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bass-reflex floor type  
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 cm 1-way system  
Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 cm cone type  
Nominal impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Ω  
Frequency range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Hz to 1.0 kHz  
Maximum Input Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 W  
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered  
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.  
Miscellaneous  
Power requirements . . . . . . AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz  
Power consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 W  
Power consumption in standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.3 W  
Dimensions . . . . . 200 mm (W) x 375 mm (H) x 437 mm (D)  
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.0 kg  
Accessories  
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
Display unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
AA/R6 dry cell batteries (to confirm operation) . . . . . . . . . 2  
Coaxial cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
Control cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
Display cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
AM loop antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
FM wire antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
Microphone (for Auto MCACC setup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
Power cord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
Warranty card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
These operating instructions  
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07  
Accessories  
S-ST606 Speaker system  
(Front speakers x2, surround speakers x2, center speaker  
x1)  
Speaker cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Non-skid pads (small) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Non-skid pads (large) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Speaker stands (for surround speakers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
Screws (for stands) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
Front/surround speakers  
Enclosure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed-box floorstanding type  
(magneticallyshielded)  
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-way system  
Speakers:  
Note  
Woofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.7 cm cone type x 2  
Tweeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.6 cm semi-dome type  
Nominal impedance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Ω  
Frequency range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Hz to 20 kHz  
Maximum input power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 W  
Dimensions . . . . 260 mm (W) x 1095 mm (H) x 260 mm (D)  
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2 kg  
• Specifications and design subject to possible  
modification without notice, due to improvements.  
Center speaker  
Enclosure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed-box bookshelf type  
(magnetically shielded)  
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.7 cm 1-way system  
Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.7 cm cone type  
Nominal impedance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Ω  
Frequency range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Hz to 20 kHz  
Maximum input power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 W  
Dimensions . . . . . . . 270 mm (W) x 96 mm (H) x 90 mm (D)  
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.78 kg  
Accessories  
Speaker cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Non-skid pads (small). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Non-skid pads (large) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Non-skid pads (large) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Speaker stand bases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Screws (for bases) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
S-ST404 Speaker system  
(Front speakers x2, surround speakers x2, center speaker  
x1)  
Front/surround speakers  
Enclosure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed-box bookshelf type  
(magnetically shielded)  
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.7 cm 1-way system  
Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.7 cm cone type  
Nominal impedance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Ω  
Frequency range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Hz to 20 kHz  
Maximum input power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 W  
Dimensions . . . . . . 100 mm (W) x 136 mm (H) x 80 mm (D)  
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.55 kg  
Center speaker  
Enclosure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed-box bookshelf type  
(magnetically shielded)  
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.7 cm 1-way system  
Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.7 cm cone type  
Nominal impedance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Ω  
Frequency range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Hz to 20 kHz  
Maximum input power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 W  
Dimensions . . . . . . . 270 mm (W) x 96 mm (H) x 90 mm (D)  
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.78 kg  
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DVR-640H-AV  
DVR-440H-AV  
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Section Three  
Contents  
Playing your recordings on other DVD players. . . . . . 84  
Initializing recordable DVD discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85  
01 Before you start  
Disc / content format playback compatibility . . . . . . . 45  
About the internal hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
Symbols used in this manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
07 Playback  
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86  
Basic playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86  
Using the Disc Navigator to browse the  
02 Connecting up  
Rear panel connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50  
Front panel connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50  
Easy connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
Using other types of audio/video output. . . . . . . . . . . 52  
Connecting to a cable box, satellite receiver or  
contents of a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89  
Scanning discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91  
Playing in slow motion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91  
Frame advance/frame reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91  
The Play Mode menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91  
Displaying and switching subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93  
Switching DVD and DivX soundtracks . . . . . . . . . . . . 94  
Switching audio channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94  
Switching camera angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94  
Displaying disc information on-screen. . . . . . . . . . . . 95  
digital terrestrial receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52  
Connecting an external decoder box (1). . . . . . . . . . . 53  
Connecting an external decoder box (2). . . . . . . . . . . 54  
Connecting other AV sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55  
Connecting a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55  
Plugging in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56  
08 Editing  
03 Controls and displays  
Editing options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96  
The Disc Navigator screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97  
Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57  
Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58  
09 Copying and backup  
04 Getting started  
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106  
One Touch Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106  
Using Copy Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107  
Using disc backup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111  
Switching on and setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59  
Setting up the GUIDE Plus+™ system. . . . . . . . . . . . 61  
05 Using the GUIDE Plus+™ electronic  
program guide  
10 Using the Jukebox  
The GUIDE Plus+™ system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64  
Using the GUIDE Plus+™ system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64  
Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66  
GUIDE Plus+™ FAQ and troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . 73  
Copying music to the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113  
Copying files from a USB device to the HDD . . . . . . 113  
Playing music from the Jukebox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113  
Editing Jukebox albums. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114  
06 Recording  
11 The PhotoViewer (DVR-640H-AV)  
About DVD recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75  
About HDD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76  
Recorded audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76  
Restrictions on video recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76  
Using the built-in TV tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77  
Setting the picture quality/recording time . . . . . . . . . 77  
Basic recording from the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78  
Pause Live TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79  
Setting a timer recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79  
Timer recording FAQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82  
Simultaneous recording and playback (Chase Play) . 82  
Recording from an external component. . . . . . . . . . . 82  
Recording from a DV camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83  
Locating JPEG picture files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115  
Playing a slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115  
Importing files to the HDD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116  
Importing files from a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117  
Copying selected files to a DVD-R/-RW . . . . . . . . . . 118  
Editing files on the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118  
Printing files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120  
12 The PhotoViewer (DVR-440H-AV)  
Locating JPEG picture files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121  
Playing a slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121  
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Section Three  
13 The Disc Setup menu  
Basic settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123  
Initialize settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123  
Finalize settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124  
Optimize HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124  
Initialize HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124  
14 The Video Adjust menu  
Setting the picture quality for TV and external  
inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125  
Setting the picture quality for disc playback . . . . . . .126  
15 The Initial Setup menu  
Using the Initial Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128  
Selecting other languages for language options. . . .135  
16 Additional information  
Setting up the remote to control your TV. . . . . . . . . .136  
TV Preset code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137  
Minimum copying times. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138  
Manual recording modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140  
On-screen displays and recorder displays. . . . . . . . .143  
About DV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145  
Screen sizes and disc formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145  
Language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146  
Country/Area code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146  
Handling discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147  
Cleaning the pickup lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147  
Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147  
Hints on installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147  
Moving the recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148  
Resetting the recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148  
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148  
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Before you start  
01  
CBhaepfteor 1re you start  
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.  
Disc / content format playback  
compatibility  
Compatible media  
• DVD-RW ver. 1.1/1 x / 1 x to 2 x, ver. 1.2 / 2 x to 4 x / 2  
x to 6 x  
The following table shows older Pioneer DVD recorders’  
limited compatibility with DVD-RW ver. 1.2 discs.  
Model  
Playable  
Yes1,2,3  
Yes1  
Recordable  
• DVD-R ver. 2.0 /1 x / 1 x to 4 x /  
1 x to 8 x / 1 x to 16 x, ver. 2.1 / 1 x to 8 x / 1 x to 16 x  
DVR-7000  
No  
• DVD+RW 1 x to 2.4 x / 1 x to 4 x / 3.3 x to 8 x  
DVR-3100 /  
DVR-5100H  
No  
• DVD+R 1 x to 2.4 x / 1 x to 4 x / 1 x to 8 x / 1 x to 16 x  
• DVD-RAM ver. 2.0 / 2 x, ver. 2.1 / 2 x / 2 x to 3 x / 2 x to  
5 x, ver. 2.2 / 2 x / 2 x to 3 x / 2 x to 5 x  
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  
• DVD-R DL ver. 3.0 / 2 x to 4 x  
• DVD+R DL 2.4 x / 2.4 x to 8 x  
you load a disc. However, this will not affect playback.  
3 Copy-once protected disc titles will not play.  
DVD/HDD Recording and playback  
compatibility  
This recorder can play and record all the currently  
popular DVD disc types, as well as providing HDD  
functionality. The table below shows some specific  
compatibility differences between the different disc  
types.  
DVD  
+RW  
HDD  
DVD-R  
DVD-RW  
DVD+R  
DVD-RAM  
Marks used in this manual  
Logos  
HDD  
DVD (VR)  
*1  
DVD (Video)  
DVD (VR)  
*1  
DVD (Video)  
DVD+R  
DVD+RW  
DVD-RAM  
*2  
*13, 16  
*3  
*3  
*3  
*14  
Re-recordable / Erasable  
*4  
*4  
*4  
*4  
Editing of recorded programs  
*12  
*12  
*12  
Recording of Copy-once protected  
material  
n/a  
*5  
*6  
*7  
*6  
*6, 15  
*8  
*9  
Playback in other players/recorders  
Chase play  
16:9 and 4:3 program recording  
*10, 11  
*11  
*11  
*11  
Bilingual broadcast recording of  
both audio channels  
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*1 Must be initialized for VR mode recording (page 123)  
*2 Must be initialized for Video mode recording (page 123)  
*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 84)  
*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 133)  
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.  
The DVD side of a DualDisc plays in this product. DVD-  
Audio content will not play.  
*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 Matsushita 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.  
For more detailed information on the DualDisc  
specification, please refer to the disc manufacturer or  
disc retailer.  
*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 123). In this case, initialization will take about 1 hour.  
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 following logos on  
the disc and/or disc packaging. Note however that some  
disc types, such as recordable CD (and DVD), may be in  
an unplayable format—see below for further  
compatibility information.  
is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing  
Corporation.  
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.  
Audio CD  
CD-R  
CD-RW  
• 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.)  
Video CD  
Super Video CD (Super VCD)  
CD-R/RW compatibility  
This recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RW discs.  
• Please read the information provided on the disc  
packaging carefully before purchasing DVD-R DL/  
DVD+R DL 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.  
Confirm the disc version: Use ver. 3.0 /  
2 x to 4 x DVD-R discs.  
Confirm the recording speed: DVD-R should be  
compatible with 2 x or 4 x recording; DVD+R with 2.4  
x to 8 x recording.  
• Multi-session playback: Yes (except CD-Audio and  
Video CD/Super VCD)  
• This logo indicates that the disc is a DVD-R DL or  
DVD+R DL disc:  
• Unfinalized disc playback: CD-Audio only  
Compressed audio compatibility  
• Compatible media: CD-ROM, CD-R,  
CD-RW, DVR-640H-AV only: USB  
• Correct operation has been confirmed for DVD-R DL  
discs (ver. 3.0 / 2 x, 4 x) produced by the following  
manufacturers: Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, Verbatim  
(as of March 2005).  
• Compatible formats: MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3),  
Windows Media Audio (WMA)  
• Sampling rates: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or  
48 kHz  
• Bit-rates: Any (128 Kbps or higher recommended)  
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®
• Variable bit-rate (VBR) MP3 playback: Yes  
• VBR WMA playback: No  
• Plays all versions of DivX video (including DivX 6)  
®
with standard playback of DivX media files.  
• 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)  
• 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.  
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• DRM (Digital Rights Management) file playback: No  
• File structure: Up to 99 folders or 999 files.  
• File extensions: .mp3, .wma (these must be used for  
the recorder to recognize MP3 and WMA files – do  
not use for other file types)  
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of  
DivX, Inc. and are used under license.  
• File structure: Up to 99 folders / 999 files (if these  
limits are exceeded, only files and folders up to these  
limits are playable)  
®
DivX VOD content  
DivX  
WMA (Windows Media Audio) compatibility  
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.  
®
The Windows Media logo printed on the box indicates  
that 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.  
®
®
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.  
®
®
Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows logo are  
trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft  
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.  
Important  
• DivX VOD content is protected by a DRM (Digital  
Rights Management) system. This restricts playback  
of content to specific, registered devices.  
DivX video compatibility  
• 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.  
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.  
®
• Resetting the recorder (as described in Resetting the  
recorder on page 148) will not cause you to lose your  
registration code.  
®
• Official DivX Certified product.  
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 the PC (or other recording equipment) used to record it. For detailed information, please see the in-  
struction manuals or help files that came with your PC (or other WMA recording equipment) and/or software.  
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Before you start  
01  
JPEG file compatibility  
• Compatible formats: Baseline JPEG and EXIF 2.2*  
still image files  
*File format used by digital still cameras  
About the internal hard disk drive  
The internal hard disk drive (HDD) is a fragile piece of  
equipment. Depending on the conditions under which it  
is used, or through careless use, it is possible that the  
recorded contents will be damaged or lost completely, or  
that normal playback and recording will not be possible.  
Please understand that in the event of repair or  
replacement of the HDD or related components, all your  
HDD recordings will be lost.  
• 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  
• File extensions: .jpg, .jpeg, .jpe, .jif, .jfif (must be used  
for the recorder to recognize JPEG files – do not use  
for other file types)  
Please use the recorder following the guidelines below to  
protect against possible HDD failure.  
• 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)  
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.  
PC-created disc compatibility  
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.  
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.  
• Do not move the recorder while it is on (this includes  
during EPG download when the display shows EPG).  
Discs recorded in packet write mode (UDF format) are  
not compatible with this recorder.  
• Install and use the recorder on a stable, level surface.  
• Do not block the rear vent/cooling fan.  
Check the DVD-R/RW or CD-R/RW software disc boxes  
for additional compatibility information.  
• 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.  
Dolby Digital  
• 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:  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.  
"Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby  
Laboratories.  
1 After the message POWER OFF is shown in the  
display, wait at least two minutes.  
2 Unplug from the wall socket.  
DTS  
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.  
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are registered trademarks of  
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.  
• The HDD is very delicate. If used improperly or in an  
unsuitable environment, it is possible that the HDD  
will fail after a few years of use. 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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01  
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 124).  
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  
A L L  
All of the above  
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02  
Chapter 2  
Connecting up  
Rear panel connections  
1
2
3
4
AV 1 (RGB) – TV  
AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)  
Y
IN  
AC IN  
P
B
OUTPUT  
R
DIGITAL  
OUT  
CONTROL  
IN  
L
OUT  
P
R
ANTENNA  
COAXIAL  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
G-LINK  
S-VIDEO  
5
6
7
8
9
1
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 page AV1 Out on page 129 for how  
to set this up.  
Front panel connections  
On the front panel a flip-down cover hides more  
connections.  
2
OUTPUT  
OPEN/CLOSE  
HDD/DVD  
Stereo analog audio, video and S-video outputs for  
connection to a TV or AV amplifier/receiver.  
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 130 for how to set this up.  
DV IN  
S-VIDEO VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
(MONO)  
INPUT  
R
USB  
10  
11 12  
13  
4
ANTENNA IN (RF IN)/OUT  
10 USB port (type B) (DVR-640H-AV only)  
USB port for connecting a PictBridge-compatible printer.  
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.  
11 USB port (type A) (DVR-640H-AV only)  
USB port for connecting a digital camera, USB memory  
or other USB device.  
5
AC IN – Power inlet  
6
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
12 DV IN (DVR-640H-AV only)  
A DV input i.LINK connector, suitable for connecting a  
DV camcorder.  
Connect to the DVD/DVR1 coaxial jack on the receiver  
subwoofer.  
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CONTROL IN  
13 INPUT 2  
Connect to the CONTROL OUT terminal of the receiver  
subwoofer.  
Audio/video input (stereo analog audio; composite and S-  
video video), especially suitable for camcorders, game  
consoles, portable audio, etc.  
8
G-LINK™  
Use to connect the supplied G-LINK™ cable to enable  
GUIDE Plus+™ to control an external satellite receiver,  
etc.  
9
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
A high-quality video output for connecting to a TV or  
monitor with a component video input.  
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02  
1
Connect the cable from the antenna/cable TV  
outlet to the antenna input on your VCR.  
• If you are not connecting a VCR in the chain, connect  
it to the ANTENNA IN (RF IN) jack on this recorder  
and skip the next step.  
Easy connections  
The setup described below is a basic setup that allows  
you to watch and record TV programs, and play discs.  
Other types of connections are explained starting on the  
following page.  
2
Use an RF antenna cable (one is supplied) to  
connect the antenna output of your VCR to the  
ANTENNA IN (RF IN) of this recorder.  
Important  
3
Use another RF antenna cable to connect the  
• These connections use SCART cables (not supplied).  
If your TV (or VCR) does not have a SCART  
connection, see the following page for connecting up  
using the supplied audio/video cable.  
ANTENNA OUT of this recorder to the antenna input  
on your TV.  
4
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.  
• 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 129 and AV2/L1 In on page 130 for how to set  
them up.  
5
Use another SCART cable to connect the  
AV2(INPUT 1/DECODER) AV connector to a SCART AV  
connector on your VCR.  
Tip  
• Before making or changing any rear panel  
connections, make sure that all components are  
switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet.  
• This recorder has a ‘through’ function which allows  
you to record a TV program 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 128).  
ANTENNA  
IN  
SCART AV  
CONNECTOR  
4
TV  
3
ANTENNA  
IN (RF IN)  
AV  
1
(RGB)  
TV  
AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)  
Y
IN  
AC IN  
P
B
OUTPUT  
R
DIGITAL  
OUT  
CONTROL  
IN  
L
OUT  
P
R
ANTENNA  
COAXIAL  
AUDIO  
G-LINK  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
ANTENNA  
OUT  
5
2
SCART AV  
CONNECTOR  
ANTENNA  
OUT  
VCR  
ANTENNA  
IN  
1
Antenna/cable TV  
wall outlet  
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Using other types of audio/video  
output  
Connecting to a cable box, satellite  
receiver or digital terrestrial receiver  
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.  
If you have a cable, satellite or digital terrestrial receiver  
with a built-in decoder, connect it to this recorder and  
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your TV as shown on the following page. If you are using  
a separate decoder box for your cable/satellite TV, set up  
following the instructions on the next page.  
Using the S-video or component video  
output  
Using the setup on this page you can:  
• Record any channel by selecting it on the cable box,  
satellite receiver or digital terrestrial receiver.  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO INPUT  
• Change channels and set timer recordings on the  
external receiver using the GUIDE Plus+™ system  
(via the  
S-VIDEO  
INPUT  
AUDIO  
INPUT  
G-LINK™ cable, and after setting up).  
1
2
TV  
Important  
AV  
1
(RGB)  
TV  
AV 2 (INPODER)  
Y
IN  
AC IN  
P
B
OPUT  
R
DIGI
OUT  
N  
L
• 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.  
OUT  
P
R
ANTENNA  
COAXIA
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
G-LINK  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
S-VIDEO  
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.  
• When using the GUIDE Plus+ system to make a  
timer recording from an external receiver, make sure  
that the external receiver is switched on.  
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.  
SCART AV  
CONNECTOR  
ANTENNA  
IN  
See also Component Video Out on page 129 for how to set  
up the component video output for use with a progressive  
scan-compatible TV.  
2
TV  
2
Connect the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks to the  
1
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.  
ANTENNA  
IN (RF IN)  
AV  
1
(RGB)  
TV  
AV (INPUT 1/DECODER)  
2
Y
IN  
AC IN  
P
B
OUTPUT  
R
DIGITAL  
OUT  
CONTROL  
IN  
L
OUT  
PR  
ANTENNA  
COAXIAL  
AUDIO  
G-NK  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
ANTENNA  
OUT  
4
ANTENNA  
OUT  
SCART AV  
CONNECTOR  
1
3
Cable/Satellite/  
Digital Terrestrial  
receiver  
ANTENNA  
IN  
1
Satellite dish/  
antenna/cable TV  
wall outlet  
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  
1
Connect RF antenna cables as shown.  
This enables you to watch and record TV channels.  
Connecting an external decoder box  
(1)  
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.  
If you have an external, dedicated decoder box for your  
satellite or cable TV system, use the setup described on  
this page. See the previous page for how to connect the  
G-LINK™ cable.  
3
Use another SCART cable to connect the  
AV2(INPUT 1/DECODER) AV connector to a SCART AV  
connector on your cable box/satellite/digital  
terrestrial receiver.  
Important  
• Do not connect your decoder box directly to this  
recorder.  
This enables you to record scrambled TV channels.  
4
Plug the supplied G-LINK™ cable to the G-LINK™  
• Information from the decoder (for example, relating  
to pay TV services), is only viewable when this  
recorder is off (in standby).  
jack.  
This enables you to control the tuner in the external  
receiver using the GUIDE Plus+™ system.  
• For timer recording to work properly on this recorder,  
the VCR/satellite receiver/cable box must also be  
switched on during recording.  
Position the IR transmitter end of the G-LINK™ cable so  
that the IR receiver on your cable/satellite/digital  
terrestrial receiver will pick up the control signals (see  
diagram).  
• It is not possible to watch one TV program and record  
another using this setup.  
AV  
1
(RGB) – TV  
Y
P
B
OUTPUT  
R
DIGITAL  
OUT  
CONTROL  
IN  
L
P
R
COAXIAL  
AUDIO  
G-LINK  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
SCART AV  
CONNECTOR  
G-LINK cable  
4
See the manual that came with your cable/satellite/  
digital terrestrial 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.  
TV  
AV  
1
(RGB)  
TV  
AV (INPUT 1/DECODER)  
2
Y
IN  
AC IN  
P
B
OUTPUT  
R
DIGITAL  
OUT  
CONTROL  
IN  
L
OUT  
P
R
ANTENNA  
COAXIAL  
AUDIO  
G-LINK  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
Tip  
• This recorder has a ‘through’ function which allows  
you to record a TV program 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 128).  
3
SCART AV  
CONNECTOR  
SCART AV  
CONNECTOR  
2
Decoder  
VCR/Satellite receiver  
/Cable box  
ANTENNA  
IN  
1
Antenna/cable TV  
wall outlet  
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1
Connect the cable from the antenna/cable TV  
outlet to the antenna input on your VCR/satellite  
receiver/cable box.  
Connecting an external decoder box  
(2)  
2
Use a SCART cable (not supplied) to connect your  
If you only have a decoder, connect it to this recorder and  
decoder to your VCR/satellite receiver/cable box.  
See the manual for your decoder box for more detailed  
instructions.  
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your TV as shown on this page.  
Using the setup on this page you can:  
• Record scrambled channels received using the  
recorder’s built-in TV tuner.  
3
Use a SCART cable to connect your VCR/satellite  
receiver/cable box to the AV2(INPUT 1/DECODER)  
AV connector on this recorder.  
Important  
4
Use a SCART cable to connect the AV1(RGB)-TV  
AV connector to your TV.  
• 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.  
SCART AV  
ANTENNA  
CONNECTOR  
IN  
2
TV  
1
ANTENNA  
IN (RF IN)  
AV  
1
(RGB)  
TV  
AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)  
Y
IN  
AC IN  
P
B
OUTPUT  
R
DIGITAL  
OUT  
CONTROL  
IN  
L
OUT  
P
R
ANTENNA  
COAXIAL  
AUDIO  
G-LINK  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
ANTENNA  
OUT  
3
1
SCART AV  
CONNECTOR  
Antenna/cable TV  
wall outlet  
Decoder  
1
Connect RF antenna cables as shown.  
This enables you to watch and record TV channels.  
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.  
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 130).  
• From the Manual CH Setting screen, set the Decoder setting for the scrambled channels to On (see Manual CH Setting on page 129).  
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Connecting a DV camcorder  
DVR-640H-AV only  
Connecting other AV sources  
Using the front panel DV IN jack, it is possible to connect  
a DV camcorder or video deck, or DVD-R/RW recorder  
and digitally transfer DV tapes or DVD-R/RW discs to  
DVD-R/RW.  
Connecting a VCR or analog camcorder  
OPEN/CLOSE  
HDD/DVD  
ONE  
STANDBY/ON  
S
T
O
P
REC  
T
O
U
C
H
CH  
+
COPY  
REC  
Important  
AUDIO/VIDEO  
OUTPUT  
AUDIO/VIDEO  
INPUT  
• This jack is for connection to DV equipment only. It is  
not compatible with digital satellite receivers or D-  
VHS video decks.  
(Rear panel)  
(Front panel)  
1
2
OPEN/CLOSE  
HDD/DVD  
ONE  
TOUCH  
COPY  
STANDBY/ON  
STOP  
REC  
REC  
CH  
+
Analog camcorder  
DVR-640H-AV  
DV  
IN  
AUDIO/VIDEO  
INPUT  
AUDIO/VIDEO  
OUTPUT  
DV  
OUT  
VCR  
1
Connect a set of audio and video inputs of your  
VCR or camcorder to a set of outputs on this  
recorder.  
DV camcorder  
This enables you to record from this recorder to your VCR  
or camcorder.  
1
Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the DV  
jack of your DV camcorder/video deck to the front  
panel DV IN jack of this recorder.  
• 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.  
Connecting a USB device  
DVR-640H-AV only  
2
Connect a set of audio and video outputs of your  
Using the USB ports on the front of the recorder you can  
connect USB devices such as digital cameras and  
printers . Please also see the instructions that came with  
the device you want to connect before using.  
VCR or camcorder to a set of inputs on this recorder.  
This enables you to record tapes from your VCR or  
camcorder.  
• You can use standard video or S-video cables for the  
video connection.  
OPEN/CLOSE  
HDD/DVD  
ONE  
STANDBY/ON  
S
T
O
P
T
O
U
C
H
REC  
CH  
+
COPY  
REC  
• The front panel connections make convenient  
connections for a camcorder input.  
DVR-640H-AV  
USB  
Type B  
USB  
Type A  
USB  
USB  
Digital Camera  
PictBridge-compatible  
Printer  
Important  
• Devices may not work reliably if connected to this  
recorder via a USB hub.  
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02  
JPEG file storage devices  
• Digital still camera  
• Memory card reader (any type of memory card)  
• USB memory  
The Mass Storage Class (MSC) device should be FAT-  
compatible. Note that if the device is partitioned, this  
recorder may not recognize it.  
The Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) can be used to  
transfer up to about 4000 files.  
WMA/MP3 file storage devices  
• Memory card reader (any type of memory card)  
• USB memory  
The Mass Storage Class (MSC) device should be FAT-  
compatible. Note that if the device is partitioned, this  
recorder may not recognize it.  
Note that although multi-slot card readers can be used,  
the recorder will only recognize the first card inserted. To  
read another card, remove all the cards and insert the  
card to be read again.  
Using a USB printer  
• Use a PictBridge-comaptible printer.  
Plugging in  
After checking all the connections, plug in the recorder.  
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Use the supplied power cable to connect this  
recorder to a power outlet.  
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CChaoptnert3rols and displays  
Front panel  
1
2
3
4
5
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7
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OPEN/CLOSE  
HDD/DVD  
ONE  
TOUCH  
COPY  
STANDBY/ON  
STOP  
REC  
REC  
CH  
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DV IN  
S-VIDEO VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
USB  
(MONO)  
INPUT  
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11 12 13 14  
10  
DVR-640H-AV  
1
STANDBY/ON  
13 ONE TOUCH COPY (page 106)  
Press to switch the recorder on/into standby.  
Press to start One Touch Copy of the currently playing  
title to DVD or the HDD.  
2
3
Disc tray  
14 STOP REC  
Press to stop recording.  
OPEN/CLOSE  
Press to open/close the disc tray.  
4
HDD / DVD indicators  
Indicator lights blue when the hard disk (HDD) is  
selected; orange when the DVD drive is selected.  
5
PAUSE LIVE TV (page 79)  
Press to start recording the current TV channel, but with  
playback paused, effectively pausing the broadcast.  
6
HDD/DVD  
Press to switch between HDD and DVD for recording and  
playback.  
7
Front panel display  
See Display on page 58 for details.  
8
REC  
Press to start recording. Press repeatedly to set the  
recording time in 30 minute blocks.  
9
Front panel inputs  
See Front panel connections on page 50 for more  
information on these.  
10 ꢄ  
Press to start or restart playback.  
11 ꢅ  
Press to stop playback.  
12 CH +/–  
Use to change channels, skip chapters/tracks, etc.  
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Display  
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2 3  
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L
R
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MN  
Lights during playback; blinks when playback is paused.  
Lights when the recording mode is set to MN  
(manual recording level) mode.  
2
Lights when copying.  
6
7
Character display  
3
R / RW  
Lights during recording; blinks when recording is  
paused.  
Lights when a recordable DVD-R or DVD-RW disc is  
loaded.  
8
PL (page 97)  
4
(page 79)  
Lights when a VR mode disc is loaded and the  
recorder is in Play List mode.  
Lights when a timer recording has been set.  
(Indicator blinks if the timer has been set to DVD but  
there isn’t a recordable disc loaded, or the timer has  
been set to HDD but the HDD is not recordable.)  
2 3 (page 134)  
Shows the remote control mode (if nothing is  
displayed, the remote control mode is 1).  
NTSC  
Lights when the video output signal format is NTSC.  
V
Lights when an unfinalized Video mode disc is  
loaded.  
(page 130)  
Indicates which channels of a bilingual broadcast  
are recorded.  
(page 129)  
Lights when the component video output is set to  
progressive scan.  
VPS / PDC (page 79)  
Lights when receiving a VPS/PDC broadcast during a  
VPS/PDC-enabled timer recording.  
5
Recording quality indicators (page 77)  
XP  
Lights when the recording mode is set to XP (best  
quality).  
SP  
Lights when the recording mode is set to SP  
(standard play).  
LP / SLP  
Lights when the recording mode is set to LP (long  
play) or SLP (super-long play).  
EP / SEP  
Lights when the recording mode is set to EP  
(extended play) or SEP (super-extended play).  
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Getting started  
ENTER  
Switching on and setting up  
5
Select the Auto Channel Setting (‘Auto  
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.  
Scan’ or ‘Download from TV’), or ‘Do not set’.  
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AutoChannel Setting  
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AutoScan  
Download from TV  
If you’re using the recorder for the first time, we strongly  
recommend you use the Setup Navigator before starting  
to use the recorder.  
p Do not Set  
• Select Do not set if you want to skip channel setup  
(because they have already been set up, for example).  
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Switch on your TV and set the video input to this  
recorder.  
• 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).  
RECORDER  
2
Switch on the recorder.  
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 128).  
ENTER  
• 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.)  
Select your country.  
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Country Selection  
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Austria  
Auto-tuning channels  
The Auto Scan option automatically scans and sets the  
ENTER  
channel presets.  
3
Choose a language (then press ENTER).  
Tuning  
Initial Setup  
32/99  
Basic  
Clock Language  
Input
Powe
Cancel  
Tuner  
Video In/ Out  
Audio In  
Audio Out  
Language  
Recording  
Playback  
Help  
Setup
Downloading channels from your TV  
Use the Download from TV option to download all the  
channels that your TV is tuned to.  
Downloading  
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ENTER  
32/99  
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Start the Setup Navigator.  
Cancel  
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Complete this setup before you  
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start using your recorder.  
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Start  
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ENTER  
Cancel  
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Select ‘Auto’ for automatic time setting,  
Please use the Initial Setup if you  
want to make more detailed settings.  
or ‘Manual’ to set the clock manually.  
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ClockSetting  
• If you don’t want to use the Setup Navigator, press ꢁ  
to select Cancel, then press ENTER to exit the Setup  
Navigator.  
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Auto  
Manual  
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Auto clock setting  
Use the ꢂ/ꢀ buttons to move from one field to  
Some TV channels broadcast time signals together  
with the program. This recorder can use these  
signals to set the clock automatically.  
another.  
• You can go back to the previous screen at anytime in  
the Setup Navigator by pressing RETURN.  
Set ‘Clock Set CH‘ to the channel preset number  
that broadcasts a time signal, then move the  
cursor down to ‘Start’ and press ENTER.  
ENTER  
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Select the TV screen type, ‘Wide (16:9)’ or  
‘Standard (4:3)’.  
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AutoClock Setting  
Date  
––  
––  
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:
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––  
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Time  
P
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Wide (16:9)  
Standard (4:3)  
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Clock Set CH  
Pr  
1
Start  
p Navigator  
The recorder takes a short while to set the time. After  
ENTER  
you see that it’s set, select Next to proceed.  
8
Select whether or not your TV is  
compatible with progressive scan video.  
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AutoClock Setting  
Date  
SUN 01  
11  
/
01  
20  
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Time  
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Clock Set CH  
Pr  
1
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Compatible  
Not Compatible  
Start  
Next  
p Don't Know  
• Note that progressive scan video is only output  
through the AV1(RGB)-TV connector and the  
component video outputs.  
If the time could not be set automatically, press  
RETURN to go back to the previous screen and select  
Manual.  
Manual clock setting  
If no stations in your area are broadcasting time  
signals, you can set the clock manually.  
ENTER  
9
Press to continue after reading the HDD  
caution.  
k Inthe event of HDD failure, recordings may  
Use the ꢂ/ꢀ buttons to set your time zone.  
You can set this by selecting a city or a time relative  
to GMT.  
be lost or normal playback/recording may  
not be possible.  
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As recordings might be lost in case of a HDD  
P
failure, we recommend to use the HDD only  
as temporary storage media.  
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Please copy recordings you want to keep  
to recordable DVD.  
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Manual Clock Setting  
Press ENTER to continue.  
Time Zone  
Austria  
Vienna  
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p Summer Time  
Off  
ENTER  
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Select ‘Finish Setup’ to exit the Setup  
Press then use the ꢂ/ꢀ buttons to select ‘On’  
or ‘Off’ for summer time, then press ENTER.  
Select On if you are currently using summer time.  
Navigator, or ‘Go Back’ if you want to start again.  
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Setting  
Setupis complete!  
eEnjoy using your DVD recorder!  
Finish Setup  
1/2  
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Manual Clock Setting  
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Go Back  
Time Zone  
Austria  
Vienna  
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P
That completes basic setup using the Setup Navigator.  
p Summer Time  
On  
• 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 129.  
Set the date (day/month/year) and time, then  
press ENTER to make all the settings.  
2/2  
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Manual Clock Setting  
Date  
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SUN 01  
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01  
00  
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2006  
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Time  
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Time Zone  
00  
Austria  
Vienna  
Summer Time  
On  
Use the ꢃ/ꢁ buttons to change the value in the  
highlighted field.  
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SET UP  
/TUNE+  
SR+  
1
/ST–  
2
3
/ST+  
ENTER  
4
5
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Setting up the GUIDE Plus+™ system  
MCACC  
/TUNETEST TONE  
ENTER  
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8
ADVANCED  
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The GUIDE Plus+™ system is a free, interactive on-  
screen television programming guide. The system offers  
program listings for all major channels, one-touch  
recording, search by genre, recommendations according  
to your profile and more.  
3
Enter your postal code.  
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 59).  
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.  
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.  
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.  
GUIDE  
1
Display the GUIDE Plus+ setup menu.  
The language and country settings are already set to  
whatever you selected in the Setup Navigator.  
• See Connecting to a cable box, satellite receiver or  
digital terrestrial receiver on page 52 for more on using  
the supplied G-LINK cable.  
ENTER  
• 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.)  
2
Highlight ‘Postal Code’.  
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 G-LINK cable. If the channel was  
successfully changed, select Yes to confirm.  
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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 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:  
• 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  
• Press GUIDE to display the GUIDE Plus+ setup  
menu.  
• 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.  
• 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.  
• 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.)  
See also GUIDE Plus+ FAQ and troubleshooting on  
page 73.  
5
Identify the host channel for your country.  
• Even if you can’t use the EPG functions where you  
live, you can still set ShowView timer recordings and  
manual recordings — see Setting a timer recording on  
page 79.  
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 channel for your country is correctly identified in  
order to receive listings information (EPG download).  
• The front panel display shows EPG when receiving  
data. If you power on the recorder during an EPG  
download, the download is canceled.  
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:  
• 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.  
• 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:  
Checking the downloaded data the  
following day  
Country/ Host  
Comments  
Region  
Austria  
channels  
Eurosport  
RTL-TVI  
GUIDE  
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Display the GUIDE Plus+ screen.  
Belgium  
TMF will be switched off in the near  
Music Factory future.  
(TMF)  
France  
Germany  
Italy  
Canal+  
Analog only  
Eurosport  
Sport Italia  
Analog only  
Netherlands Music Factory TMF will be switched off in the near  
(TMF),  
future.  
Eurosport  
Spain  
Tele 5  
Analog only  
Switzerland Eurosport  
UK  
ITV, Eurosport ITV is analog only. Use Eurosport if  
you are a SKY subscriber and you no  
longer have a terrestrial antenna.  
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You should see a grid filled with channel logos and TV  
listings information. Use the ꢃ/ꢁ 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 ꢃ/ꢁ/ꢂ/ꢀ buttons to  
move down the list and turn channels ON or OFF as  
necessary.  
• For any channel that you turn ON, the GUIDE Plus+  
system will need to know how it is received (the  
source) and on which program number. The source  
may be the built-in tuner of this recorder, or an  
external receiver. The program 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.  
SET UP  
/TUNE+  
SR+  
1
/ST–  
2
3
/ST+  
ENTER  
4
MCACC  
5
6
/TUNETEST TONE  
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8
ADVANCED  
0
9
2
Change the program numbers as you  
like.  
Changing the program 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.  
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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Chapter 5  
Using the GUIDE Plus+electronic  
program guide  
The GUIDE Plus+ system  
The GUIDE Plus+ system* is a free, interactive on-  
screen television programming guide. The system  
provides program 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  
Using the GUIDE Plus+ system  
All the various features and areas are colour-coded for  
ease of navigation. All screens (with the exception of  
some setup screens) have the following common  
elements:  
1
3
4
1
2
automatically set your viewing and recording selections  
quickly and easily.  
5
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 61 before  
proceeding.  
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* 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.  
1 Video window – Allows you to continue watching  
the current program while using the GUIDE Plus+  
system.  
2 Information panels – Display program promotions  
or instructions on the GUIDE Plus+ system.  
Legal Notice  
GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/OR ITS  
RELATED AFFILIATES ARE NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE  
ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE INFORMATION  
PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL  
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.  
3 Action bar – colour-coded Action buttons change  
function depending on the area.  
4 Information box – Shows short program  
descriptions or help menus.  
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.  
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 128).  
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GUIDE Plus+ navigation  
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The table below shows a summary of the remote buttons  
1
Highlight a program title.  
you’ll use to navigate the GUIDE Plus+ system.  
Key  
What it does  
Press to set or cancel One Button  
Recording.  
REC  
Press to display the GUIDE Plus+  
screen (also use to exit).  
GUIDE  
ꢃ/ꢁ/ꢂ/ꢀ  
Use to navigate screens (highlight  
an item).  
RED, GREEN,  
Action buttons that change  
YELLOW, BLUE  
functionality depending on the Area.  
MENU  
Press to jump directly to the Menu  
bar.  
2
Press the RED Action button (Record).  
The program is now set for recording. When the program  
is due to start, the recorder will switch to the correct  
channel and start recording .  
TIMER REC  
INFO  
Press to go directly to the Schedule  
area.  
1
Press to display extended  
information for the current program.  
• 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 68).  
ENTER  
Press to confirm a selection or to  
leave the GUIDE Plus+ screen.  
Number buttons  
Use for numeric entry.  
/ ꢇ  
Press to select the previous/next  
page of information (in the grid, for  
example).  
Lock / Unlock video window  
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.  
ꢈ / ꢉ  
Press to select the previous/next  
day.  
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.  
One-Button-Record  
The RED Action button (Record) is visible anytime you  
can highlight a program title, including from the Grid,  
after a search, or in your recommendations in the My TV  
area.  
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.  
The program 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 69).  
1
Highlight a channel logo.  
Note  
1 Recording times set using the GUIDE Plus+ system do not automatically change to reflect any changes that may occur in the program broad-  
cast schedules.  
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Channel logos are displayed to the left of program titles.  
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.  
The Grid Area  
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.  
2
When you highlight a program 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.  
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.  
In some countries, you can also see a rating for a  
particular program (mostly movies). These ratings are  
provided by local partners, such as TV magazines.  
From the Grid Area you can:  
• View and scroll through program listings  
• Read program synopsis  
1
• Tune to a program that’s currently showing  
• Set a program to record  
Areas  
• Lock or unlock the video window.  
• Access Information panels.  
The GUIDE Plus+™ system consists of seven Areas. All  
Areas can be accessed from the Menu bar.  
Grid – The GUIDE Plus+ system Home Area.  
Displays TV listings information for the next seven  
days by time and channel.  
Browsing the Grid  
Use the following remote buttons to browse the grid:  
Search – Search for TV programs by category (e.g.,  
Sport), subcategory (e.g., Football) or keyword.  
ꢃ/ꢁ/ꢂ/ꢀ (cursor buttons) – Navigate the Grid  
ꢆ/ꢇ – Previous / next page  
My TV – Set up a profile and receive  
recommendations according to your preferences.  
ꢈ/ꢉ – Previous / next day  
BLUE Action button – Return to the current time/date in  
the Grid.  
Schedule – Show all scheduled recordings.  
Info – Area for additional information, such as  
weather (not available in all regions).  
ENTER – Press on the current selection to exit the GUIDE  
Plus+ system and start watching the program  
Editor – Change channel settings.  
Setup – Setup the GUIDE Plus+™ system.  
The Search Area  
From the Search Area you can:  
• Search by category  
• Search by subcategory  
• Search by keyword  
• Read program synopsis  
• Tune to a program that’s currently showing  
• Set a program to record  
• Access Information panels.  
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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Using My Choice keywords for a search  
You can search for programs 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  
programs recommended by a local partner, such as a TV  
magazine.  
In addition to the standard categories, you can also set  
your own keywords.  
1
Access My Choice.  
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2
Select ‘Search’ from the Menu bar.  
Select a category and a subcategory.  
2
Press the YELLOW Action button to add a  
keyword.  
ENTER  
3
Enter a keyword to appear in the menu.  
• If you choose All as the subcategory, all programs 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 programs for the current day that match your  
search criteria.  
When you’re finished, press the GREEN Action button to  
exit and continue.  
ENTER  
4
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.  
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To add a theme to your profile, highlight  
My TV Area  
‘Themes’ and press the YELLOW Action button.  
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 programs matching your profile appears.  
From the My TV Area you can:  
• Set up a profile by channel, theme and/or keyword.  
• Edit and delete profiles.  
• Read program synopsis  
• Tune to a program that’s currently showing  
• Set a program to record  
• Access Information panels.  
Select a theme from the Search Area categories and  
press ENTER. Repeat this step to add up to four  
categories.  
Setting up a profile  
You can set up a profile with any combination of up to 16  
channels, four categories and 16 keywords.  
5
To add a keyword to your profile, highlight  
‘Keywords’ and press the YELLOW Action button.  
1
2
Select ‘My TV’ from the Menu bar.  
Press the YELLOW Action button to set a profile.  
Use the ꢃ/ꢁ/ꢂ/ꢀ buttons followed by ENTER to select  
characters from the on-screen keyboard. When you’re  
finished, press the GREEN Action button to exit and  
continue.  
Channels is now highlighted.  
To add a channel to your profile, press the  
3
6
Press ENTER to activate your profile.  
YELLOW Action button.  
• 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. (See also Setting a  
timer recording on page 79 for further timer recording  
features.)  
From the Schedule Area you can:  
• Edit or delete a One-Button-Recording.  
• Set, edit or delete a ShowView recording.  
• Set, edit or delete a manual recording.  
Select a channel from the mosaic of channel icons and  
press ENTER. Repeat this step to add up to 16 channels.  
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Enter a name for the scheduled recording.  
Editing a scheduled recording  
You can edit any parameter in a scheduled recording, or  
delete it if you no longer require it.  
1
Highlight the left tile of a scheduled recording.  
Use the ꢃ/ꢁ/ꢂ/ꢀ buttons followed by ENTER to select  
characters from the on-screen keyboard.  
After entering the whole name, press the GREEN Action  
button to continue.  
• If you only want to edit the recording quality,  
frequency, destination, timing or genre settings, skip  
to step 6 below.  
5
Highlight the right recording tile.  
6
Press the RED Action button (Quality) to change  
2
3
Press the GREEN Action button (Edit).  
the recording quality.  
Use the cursor and number buttons to edit the  
recording date, start time, end time and channel.  
1
Select from AUTO , XP, SP, LP, EP, SLP, SEP or MN (if  
manual recording is set to On.)  
Use the ꢃ/ꢁ (cursor up/down) buttons or the number  
7
Press the GREEN Action button (Frequency) to  
buttons to edit.  
change the recording frequency.  
Press the GREEN Action button to go to continue, or the  
RED Action button to go back.  
Note  
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Select from the various options for one-time, daily and  
weekly recordings.  
Deleting a scheduled recording  
1 Highlight the left tile of a scheduled recording.  
8
Press YELLOW Action button (Destination) to  
select the recording destination.  
2
Press the RED Action button (Delete).  
The scheduled event is deleted.  
Select from DVD, HDD or HDDr (Auto Replace  
Recording) .  
1
Setting a ShowView™ recording  
• Auto Replace Recording is only available as an  
option with regular daily or weekly recordings.  
1
Select ‘Schedule’ from the Menu bar.  
9
Press (cursor right) to access the extended  
recording options:  
• 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  
2
VPS/PDC (V–P)).  
• Press (cursor left) to display the standard  
recording options again.  
Note  
1 • For a DVD timer recording, if Optimized Rec (see Optimized Rec on page 132) 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 then the Re-  
covery 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 programs 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 8 timer recordings can be set with VPS/PDC.  
• VPS/PDC cannot be set for recordings made from an external input, or when the recording mode is set to AUTO.  
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3
Press the RED Action button (ShowView).  
4
In the same way, enter the recording start time,  
followed by the GREEN Action button (Next) to  
confirm.  
Use the number buttons to enter a ShowView  
programming number.  
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.  
• 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.  
Alternatively, you can press the YELLOW Action button  
(Mosaic) and use the ꢃ/ꢁ/ꢂ/ꢀ buttons to select a  
channel from the mosaic, followed by ENTER.  
Setting a manual recording  
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Select ‘Schedule’ from the Menu bar.  
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.  
2
3
Press the GREEN Action button (Manual).  
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.  
Use the number and ꢃ/ꢁ/ꢂ/ꢀ buttons to enter  
the recording date, then press the GREEN Action  
button (Next).  
From the Editor Area you can:  
• Display/hide channels in the grid (switch the channel  
on/off).  
• Select a channel source (Tuner, Ext. Rec. 1, Ext.  
Rec. 2, etc.).  
• Enter a channel program number.  
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Switching a channel on/off  
The Setup Area  
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.  
The Setup Area is where you can set up the GUIDE Plus+  
system for your particular region, TV reception  
conditions, and so on.  
1
Select ‘Editor’ from the Menu bar.  
Making changes to your GUIDE Plus+ setup  
1
Select ‘Setup’ from the Menu bar.  
Press ENTER to access the Basic Setup screen.  
Basic Setup  
Host Channel Setup  
GUIDE Plus+ System Information  
2
Highlight the left channel tile of the channel you  
want to switch on or off.  
2
Highlight the part you want to change.  
3
Press the RED Action button to switch the  
channel on or off.  
Changing the source and program number  
1
Select ‘Editor’ from the Menu bar.  
1
You can change the Language, Country, Postal Code  
and the External Receiver settings.  
3
Press ENTER to confirm.  
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 program number.  
Each press of the RED Action button changes the  
channel source (Tuner, Ext. Rec. 1, etc.). To set a  
program number, use the number buttons to enter a  
program number then press ENTER. (When set to Tuner,  
make sure that the program number matches the preset  
number of this recorder for what you want to record).  
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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– The unit has not yet received new codes. The nightly  
Manual Host Channel setup  
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. 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.  
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 62 for a list of all  
the European Host Channels.  
If you know your Host Channel details (source and  
program 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 program number (e.g.,  
if you have to press 9 on the remote to watch your Host  
Channel, enter 9 as the program number). When you next  
switch the recorder into standby the GUIDE Plus+  
system will complete the Host Channel setup.  
– 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.  
• My external receiver was successfully setup. However  
I have found that when the GUIDE Plus+ system has  
to change to a channel with a 3-digit program number  
in the external receiver's preset, it does not work. It  
looks like the GUIDE Plus+ system can only send two  
digits.  
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.  
With the number of channels increasing, the number  
of digits has increased as well. While older boxes use  
only 2 digits, newer boxes require up to 4. 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.  
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?  
A: There could be several reasons why your external  
receiver could not be controlled.  
• 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?  
– 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, satellite receiver or digital terrestrial receiver  
on page 52.  
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 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 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  
on-screen 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.  
• 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?  
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:  
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– Connections are wrong. See Connecting up on  
page 50 to double check everything.  
• The automatic Host Channel search failed or the  
GUIDE Plus+ system identified the wrong Host  
Channel for my region.  
– The initial setup of GUIDE Plus+ was completed  
incorrectly. Try setting it up again (see Setting up the  
GUIDE Plus+™ system on page 61).  
You can identify your Host Channel manually. See  
Manual Host Channel setup on page 73 for how to do  
this.  
– 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 61) 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.  
• 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 program number of the channel that you  
wanted to record. Change the source and preset  
numbers if incorrect.  
If you are recording from the recorder’s internal tuner  
(the Tuner setting), make sure that the program  
number is the same as the preset number set on this  
recorder. If they are different, go to the Editor Area  
and change the program 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 canceled.  
• 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 61). When the GUIDE Plus+ service  
starts in your area, please set the postal code again.  
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• The maximum continuous recording time for one title  
is eight hours when using a DVD+R/+RW disc.  
About DVD recording  
• If you delete a title from a DVD+R/+RW disc, the  
total number of recordable titles remaining may not  
increase.  
This recorder can record to DVD-R, DVD-RW, 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.  
• 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 134.  
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.  
• Fingerprints, dirt and small scratches on a disc can  
affect playback and/or recording performance.  
Please take proper care of your discs.  
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 discs ).  
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• Pioneer takes no responsibility for recording failure  
due to power cuts, defective discs, or damage to the  
recorder.  
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.  
• See also Disc / content format playback compatibility  
on page 45 for detailed disc compatibility  
information.  
DVD-RAM discs can be initialized for VR mode recording.  
DVD+R discs do not require initializing.  
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:  
Important  
The table below shows the maximum number of titles  
recordable per disc and the maximum number of  
chapters per title:  
• 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.  
Disc type/rec.  
format  
Max. titles  
(per disc)  
Max. chapters  
(per title)  
• 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.  
DVD-R/-RW  
Video mode  
99  
99  
49  
99  
• Up to 49 titles can be recorded on a DVD+R DL disc.  
*1  
DVD-R/-RW/RAM  
VR mode  
999  
• 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.  
*2  
DVD+R/+RW  
99  
*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 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.  
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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(page 130) 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.  
About HDD recording  
Recording to the internal 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.  
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.  
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.  
Video that is ‘copy-once only’ can only be recorded to  
HDD, CPRM-compatible VR mode DVD-R/RW (see  
below), or DVD-RAM.  
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 95).  
• The maximum continuous recording time for one title  
is 12 hours.  
• 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 134)  
matches the TV line system of the source you’re  
recording.  
CPRM  
CPRM is a copy protection/scrambling system developed  
for the recording of ‘copy once’ broadcast programs.  
CPRM stands for Content Protection for Recordable  
Media.  
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 133).  
This recorder is CPRM compatible, which means that  
you can record copy-once broadcast programs, but you  
cannot then make a copy of those recordings. CPRM  
recordings can only be made on CPRM-compatible DVD-  
R (ver. 2.0 / 8 x or higher) or DVD-RW (ver. 1.1 or higher)  
discs formatted in VR mode, DVD-RAM discs or on the  
HDD.  
When set to Video Mode On, high-speed copying from  
HDD to Video mode DVD-R/-RW 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 130).  
DVD CPRM recordings can only be played on players that  
are specifically compatible with CPRM.  
When HDD Recording Format is set to Video Mode Off,  
high-speed copying isn’t possible. However, both  
channels of bilingual broadcasts are recorded and you  
can switch the audio on playback.  
Recording equipment and copyright  
Recording equipment should be used only for lawful  
copying and you are advised to check carefully what is  
lawful copying in the country in which you are making a  
copy. Copying of copyright 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.  
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 Video mode DVD-R/-RW, 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  
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Using the built-in TV tuner  
• When recording to the HDD with HDD Recording  
Format set to Video Mode On, to DVD in Video mode,  
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 130).  
There are three different ways to select TV channels. Note  
that you can’t change the TV channel during playback,  
recording or during recording standby.  
CHANNEL  
+
CHANNEL +/– buttons  
Number buttons  
CHANNEL  
SET UP  
/TUNE+  
SR+  
3
/ST+  
1
/ST–  
4
MCACC  
2
ENTER  
Switching between TV and DVD  
5
6
/TUNETEST TONE  
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’).  
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ADVANCED  
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For example, to select channel 4, press 4 then  
ENTER; for channel 34, press 3, 4, ENTER.  
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CH +/– buttons on the front panel  
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.  
Changing audio channels  
You can change the audio channel of the broadcast or  
external input signal.  
Note that the recorder must be connected to your TV  
using a SCART cable to be able to use this feature.  
AUDIO  
TV/DVD  
+
MAIN  
SUB  
Press to change the audio type.  
Switch between TV mode and DVD mode.  
The current audio channel is displayed on-screen.  
• If the NICAM audio setting (see NICAM Select on  
page 130) is set to NICAM and you are watching a  
NICAM broadcast, you can switch between NICAM  
and Regular (non-NICAM) audio.  
Setting the picture quality/recording  
time  
NICAM  
Regular  
DVD (VR) DVD (Video) DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM HDD  
• If the NICAM broadcast is bilingual, you can also  
select the language.  
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.  
NICAM A  
Regular  
NICAM B  
NICAM A+B  
When Manual Recording is set to On (see Manual  
Recording on page 132), a further option will be available  
(MN1 to MN32 or LPCM, depending on what you set).  
• You can also select the language for a non-NICAM  
bilingual broadcast.  
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.  
A (L)  
B (R)  
A + B (L+R)  
• When watching a recording made from an external  
input with Bilingual recording selected (see External  
Audio on page 130), you can switch the audio  
channel between left (L), right (R) or both (L+R).  
REC MODE  
Press repeatedly to select the recording  
quality.  
XP – High quality setting, gives about one hour of  
L
R
recording time on a DVD disc.  
L+R  
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.  
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EP (Extended Play) – Lower quality than LP, but gives  
about six hours of recording time on a DVD disc.  
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4
Set the picture quality/recording time.  
• See Setting the picture quality/recording time above  
for detailed instructions.  
SLP (Super Long Play) – Lower quality than EP, but  
gives about eight hours of recording time on a DVD  
disc.  
AUDIO  
+
Select the audio channel to record.  
MAIN  
SUB  
SEP (Super Extended Play) – Lowest video quality but  
gives about ten hours of recording time on a DVD  
disc.  
See Changing audio channels on page 77 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.  
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MN1 to MN32 / LPCM – Manual / Linear PCM  
(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 133) is Off then this  
information is not displayed.)  
REC  
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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.  
Basic recording from the TV  
DVD (VR) DVD (Video) DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM HDD  
• To cancel the set recording time, press REC.  
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.  
• If you want to pause recording at any time, press ꢊ  
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)  
HDD/DVD  
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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).  
STOP REC  
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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.  
• 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 85).  
• Recording will stop automatically when there is no  
more space on the HDD/DVD, or after 12 hours of  
HDD recording (whichever is sooner).  
CHANNEL  
+
If VPS/PDC is active for two timer programs that are  
programmed to start at the same time, then the  
program that actually starts first takes priority.  
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Select a TV channel to record.  
CHANNEL  
The front panel display shows the channel number:  
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  
though 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 AV2/  
(INPUT 1/DECODER) or AV1(RGB)-TV connectors.  
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.  
Note  
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nel to record (see Bilingual Recording on page 130).  
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Pause Live TV  
Setting a timer recording  
HDD  
A L L  
The Pause Live TV feature lets you effectively pause a TV  
program you’re watching. When you’re ready to resume  
watching, just press the Play button.  
Using the timer recording features you can program up  
to 32 timer recordings up to a month in advance. Timer  
recording programs can be set to record just once, every  
day, or every week.  
To use this feature 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.  
There are two ways to program a timer recording; using  
the GUIDE Plus+ system (see The Schedule Area on  
page 68) or using the Easy Timer Recording feature (see  
Easy Timer Recording below).  
Not all TVs support this feature. Check the instructions  
that came with your TV if you’re not sure.  
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 HDD).  
Important  
• 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.  
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 program will be  
replaced by the next one, regardless of whether you have  
watched it yet or not.  
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.  
PLAY  
2
Press to start playback.  
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 132 for more on this).  
You can also use the scan buttons (ꢈ/ꢉ), pause (ꢊ  
PAUSE) and stop (STOP)—all without affecting the  
recording.  
STOP REC  
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  
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Press to stop the recording.  
automatically record the program to the HDD for you.  
Tip  
This recorder is compatible with VPS (Video  
Programming System) and PDC (Program Delivery  
Control) systems used by many TV stations to ensure that  
a timer recording catches the whole program even when  
the program is not running to schedule. Up to eight timer  
programs can be set with VPS/PDC on.  
• You can press PAUSE LIVE TV while the recorder is  
in standby to switch on and immediately start  
recording. 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).  
• 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.  
Important  
• A timer recording can’t be set if there are already 32  
timer programs 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.  
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Easy Timer Recording  
• 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).  
As the name suggests, Easy Timer Recording makes  
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setting up a timer recording as simple as possible.  
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Select ‘Easy Timer’ from the Home  
Set the TV channel to record.  
HOME MENU  
Menu.  
• 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.  
PREV  
NEXT  
2
Easy Timer Recording  
• 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.  
8:00  
SAT  
9:00  
10:00  
11:00  
12:00  
13:00  
14:00  
1/01  
2/01  
3/01  
1/01  
9:30 – ––:––  
REC MODE  
HDD/DVD  
SP  
HDD  
Pr 7  
• VPS/PDC may not work with all broadcast stations in  
your country/area. Check with the stations for  
compatibility.  
REC MODE  
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Set the recording quality.  
DVD recording: The AUTO option automatically sets  
the best recording quality for the space available on  
the disc loaded at the time of recording.  
• The hours between 3:00 and 5:00 in the morning are  
used by the GUIDE Plus+ system to download  
program information. During these times, VPS/PDC  
may not work reliably; leave VPS/PDC off if you set a  
timer recording for these times.  
HDD recording: The AUTO option automatically sets  
the best recording quality that would fit on to a blank  
DVD disc.  
HDD/DVD  
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5
Select the HDD or DVD for recording.  
Move the cursor to the recording start  
date and time on the grid.  
• You can move the cursor forward or back an hour at  
a time using the and buttons.  
Current time  
Recording start time  
Easy Timer Recording  
8:00  
9:00  
10:00  
11:00  
12:00  
13:00  
14:00  
1/01  
2/01  
3/01  
SAT  
1/01 11:45 – ––:––  
REC MODE  
HDD/DVD  
Pr 7  
SP  
HDD  
Each row of the grid is one day (you can set the timer  
recording for up to a month in advance). Each column is  
a 15 minute interval.  
The darker area represents time that has already passed  
and can’t therefore be selected. The lighter area is time  
that’s available.  
Note  
1.You can’t use VPS/PDC with Easy Timer Recording. Set a scheduled recording using the GUIDE Plus+ system if you want to use VPS/PDC.  
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Stopping a timer recording  
ENTER  
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Set the start time.  
The start date and time is displayed in the middle of the  
screen.  
STOP REC  
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2
Press during a timer recording.  
• You can go back and reset the start time if you need  
to by pressing RETURN.  
ENTER  
Select ‘Yes’ to confirm.  
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Move the cursor to the recording end  
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.  
time on the grid.  
Recording start time  
Recording end time  
Easy Timer Recording  
11:00  
12:00  
13:00  
14:00  
15:00  
16:00  
17:00  
1/01  
2/01  
3/01  
RECORDER  
1
If the recorder is on, switch it into standby.  
SAT  
1/01  
11:45 – 13:45  
HDD/DVD  
REC MODE  
Pr 7  
SP  
HDD  
2
[Front panel] Press and hold for three seconds  
to lock the controls.  
As you move the cursor around the grid, an arrow  
stretches from the start time to the current cursor  
position, representing the length of the recording. A  
recording of up to six hours can be set.  
The front panel display briefly shows LOCK. If any buttons  
are pressed on the remote or front panel, LOCK is briefly  
displayed again.  
• To unlock the recorder, press and hold STOP on  
the front panel (while the recorder is stopped) for  
three seconds until the display shows UNLOCK.  
ENTER  
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Set the end time.  
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Select ‘Yes’ to set the timer recording and  
exit, or ‘No’ to go back to the Easy Timer Recording  
screen.  
• You can check the timer recording details you just set  
from the Schedule Area in the GUIDE Plus system;  
see The Schedule Area on page 68.  
Extending a timer recording in progress  
You can extend a timer recording beyond the  
programmed end time. This can be useful if a broadcast  
program overruns, for example.  
Canceling or extending the timer  
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 canceled.  
REC  
2
Press repeatedly to extend recording in 30  
minute blocks.  
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PLAY  
Press during recording to start  
Timer recording FAQ  
playback from the beginning of the current  
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recording .  
Frequently Asked Questions  
DISC  
• Even though the timer is set, the recorder doesn’t start  
recording!  
NAVIGATOR  
Press during recording to select another  
title to play.  
Check that the disc loaded or HDD is recordable, not  
locked (see Lock Disc on page 123), and that there are  
fewer than 99/999 titles already on the DVD/HDD.  
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).  
• The recorder won’t let me enter a timer program! Why  
not?  
• To stop recording, press STOP REC (playback will  
continue).  
You can’t enter a timer program if the clock isn’t set.  
• 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 134). Also, during simultaneous recording  
and playback, if the TV line system of the playback  
track/title changes then playback will automatically  
stop.  
• What happens when two or more timer programs  
overlap?  
Basically, the program with the earlier recording start  
time has priority. However, the recorder will start  
recording the program with the later start time after  
the earlier program is finished. If two programs have  
the same times (but different channels, for example),  
the program set most recently takes priority.  
If VPS/PDC is active for two timer programs that are  
programmed to start at the same time, then the  
program that actually starts first takes priority.  
Recording from an external  
component  
DVD (VR) DVD (Video) DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM HDD  
Simultaneous recording and  
playback (Chase Play)  
You can record from an external component, such as a  
camcorder or VCR, connected to one of the recorder’s  
external inputs.  
HDD  
1
Make sure that the component you want to  
record from is connected properly to the DVD  
recorder.  
See Chapter 2 (Connecting up) for connection options.  
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).  
2
VIDEO IN Press repeatedly to select one of the external  
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 89).  
inputs to record from.  
The current input is shown on-screen and in the front  
panel display:  
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AV2/L1 – Input 1  
L2 – Input 2 (front panel)  
DVR-640H-AV only:  
DVR-640H-AV only: Chase Play is not possible when DV is  
the recording input.  
DV – DV input (front panel)  
Check that the Audio In settings for DV Input, External  
Audio and Bilingual Recording are as you want them  
(see Audio In on page 130).  
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 130).  
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• If the aspect ratio is distorted (squashed or  
stretched), adjust on the source component or your  
TV before recording.  
1
Make sure your digital camcorder is connected to  
the front panel DV IN jack.  
Also, set the camcorder to VTR mode.  
REC MODE Set the recording quality.  
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REC MODE Set the recording quality.  
2
• See Setting the picture quality/recording time on  
page 77 for detailed information.  
• See Setting the picture quality/recording time on  
page 77 for detailed information.  
3
From the Initial Settings menu, check that the DV  
HDD/DVD  
audio input is setup as you require.  
See DV Input on page 130 for more on this.  
4
5
Select the HDD or DVD for recording.  
REC  
• Check also that the Audio In settings for External  
Audio and Bilingual Recording are as you want  
them (see Audio In on page 130).  
Press to start recording.  
• The recorder will only start recording from the DV IN  
jack if there is a valid signal. Recording will also  
pause if the signal is interrupted during recording.  
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Select ‘Copy’, then ‘DV Record’ from  
HOME MENU  
the Home Menu.  
• DV recording only works when the digital camcorder  
is in VTR mode with a tape loaded.  
• If your source is copy-protected using Copy Guard,  
you will not be able to record it. See Restrictions on  
video recording on page 76 for more details.  
ENTER  
5
Select ‘Record to Hard Disk Drive’ or  
‘Record to DVD’.  
Recording from a DV camcorder  
DVR-640H-AV only  
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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.  
You can record from a DV camcorder connected to the  
DV IN jack on the front panel of this recorder. Using the  
recorder’s remote, you can control both the camcorder  
and this recorder.  
• Depending on your camcorder, you can use this  
recorder’s remote to control the camcorder using the  
, , , , , ꢋ/ꢌ and ꢍ/ꢎ buttons.  
Before recording, make sure that the audio input for the  
DV IN jack is setup (see DV Input on page 130).  
ENTER  
Important  
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Select ‘Start Rec’.  
• The source signal must be DVC-SD format  
• Some camcorders cannot be controlled using this  
recorder’s remote.  
Stop  
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Stop  
Control with these  
buttons  
Start Rec  
Pause Rec  
Stop Rec  
• 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.  
HDD  
Rem.  
SP (2h00m/DVD)  
32h45m  
• You can’t record date and time information from DV  
cassette.  
• 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.  
• 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 10 seconds of blank tape, this recorder will  
stop recording and the camcorder should stop  
(depending on the camcorder).  
• 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.  
• 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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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.  
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.  
• While recording, you cannot exit the DV recording  
screen using the HOME MENU or RETURN button.  
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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 123 before starting the steps below.  
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  
copy-protected.  
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.  
If it still doesn’t work, try switching off the camcorder  
then switch back on.  
• There’s a picture, but no sound!  
Try switching the DV Input setting (see DV Input on  
page 130) between Stereo 1 and Stereo 2.  
Important  
1
• Once you’ve finalized a 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 124 for how to do  
this.  
Playing your recordings on other DVD  
players  
• A VR mode DVD-R/-RW (excluding DVD-R DL) disc  
can still be recorded and edited on this recorder even  
after finalizing.  
DVD (VR) DVD (Video) DVD+R DVD+RW  
• Video mode DVD-R DL 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 dual-layer discs.  
Most regular DVD players can play finalized discs  
recorded in 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 DVD-ROM 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.  
1
Load the disc you want to finalize.  
Make sure that the recorder is stopped before  
proceeding.  
HOME MENU  
2
Select ‘Disc Setup’ from the Home Menu.  
When you finalize a 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.  
ENTER  
3
Select ‘Finalize’ > ‘Finalize’ > ‘Next  
Screen’.  
All the title menus are navigated in the usual way,  
pressing MENU or TOP MENU to display the menu, then  
using the ꢃ/ꢁ/ꢂ/ꢀ followed by ENTER to select titles  
and start playback.  
Disc Setup  
Next Screen  
Start  
Basic  
Finalize  
Initialize  
Finalize  
Undo Finalize  
Optimize HDD  
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 130).  
2.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 infor-  
mation about the TV system settings on page 134 for how to change the recorder’s setting.  
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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.  
ENTER  
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For 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.  
DVD+RW and DVD-RAM discs can also be initialized in  
order to erase the contents of the disc.  
Important  
Finalize  
• 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.  
• 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.  
HOME MENU  
1
Select ‘Disc Setup’ from the Home  
Menu.  
5
The recorder will now start finalizing the disc.  
ENTER  
During finalization:  
2
Select ‘Initialize’ > ‘Video Mode’, ‘VR  
• 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.  
Mode’ or ‘Initialize DVD+RW’.  
Disc Setup  
Start  
Start  
Start  
Basic  
VR Mode  
Initialize  
Finalize  
Video Mode  
Initialize DVD+RW  
• You can’t cancel the finalization of a VR mode DVD-R  
disc.  
Optimize HDD  
• 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. Video mode  
DVD-R/-RW and DVD+R/+RW discs can take up to  
20 minutes.  
ENTER  
3
Select ‘Start’.  
It takes about 30 seconds to initialize the disc (except  
DVD-RAM discs, which can take up to 1 hour).  
Initializing Disc  
Pr 1  
1 min left  
Initializing recordable DVD discs  
DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-RAM  
DVD-R/-RW discs can be initialized for either Video mode  
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recording or VR mode recording.  
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 Init. on page 132 if you want  
to change the default to Video mode.  
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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• If you want to play a DTS audio CD, please first read  
the note on page 88.  
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 button.  
PLAY  
3
Start playback.  
• If you’re playing a DVD-Video or Video CD, a disc  
menu may appear when you start playback. Use the  
ꢃ/ꢁ/ꢂ/buttons and ENTER to navigate DVD disc  
menus, and the number buttons and ENTER for  
Video CD menus.  
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.  
• 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.  
• Many functions are not available when a Video CD is  
playing in PBC mode. Stop playback, then press ꢇ  
for non-PBC playback.  
• See the following sections for more details on playing  
specific kinds of discs.  
• For discs that contain JPEG picture files, see The  
PhotoViewer (DVR-640H-AV) on page 115.  
STOP  
4
5
Press to stop playback.  
When you’ve finished using the recorder, eject  
the disc and switch the recorder back into standby.  
Basic playback  
A L L  
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.  
• 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 5 below.  
Select DVD for any kind of disc playback.  
OPEN/CLOSE  
2
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).  
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Playing DVD discs  
The table below shows the basic playback controls for  
DVD-Video, and recordable DVD discs.  
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.  
Press to start playback.  
PLAY  
PLAY  
If RESUME is displayed on-screen, playback  
If RESUME is displayed on-screen, playback  
starts from the place last stopped.  
starts from the place last stopped. Playback  
automatically stops after the end of a title is  
reached.  
Press to stop playback.  
You can resume playback from the same  
STOP  
point by pressing PLAY. (Press STOP  
Press to stop playback.  
STOP  
again to cancel the resume function.)  
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.  
PAUSE  
Pauses playback, or restarts playback when  
PAUSE  
paused.  
Press to start scanning. Press repeatedly to  
increase the scanning speed.  
Press to start scanning. Press repeatedly to  
increase the scanning speed.  
PREV  
NEXT  
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.  
PREV  
NEXT  
Press to skip to previous/next chapter/title.  
(During playback you can also use the front  
panel CH +/– buttons.)  
SET UP  
/TUNE+  
SR+  
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.  
SET UP  
/TUNE+  
SR+  
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.  
1
2
3
1
2
3
/ST–  
ENTER  
/ST+  
/ST–  
ENTER  
/ST+  
4
MCACC  
5
6
4
MCACC  
5
6
/TUNE– TEST TONE  
/TUNE– TEST TONE  
7
8
ADVANCED  
0
9
SOUND  
7
8
ADVANCED  
0
9
SOUND  
CLEAR  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
ENTER  
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) Each press skips  
backward/forward progressively up to a  
maximum of ten minutes forward or three  
minutes back.  
CM  
BACK  
CM  
SKIP  
DVD-R/-RW, DVD-RAM only: (Commercial  
back/skip) Each press skips backward/for-  
ward progressively up to a maximum of ten  
minutes forward or three minutes back.  
CM  
BACK  
CM  
SKIP  
ꢋ/ꢌ ꢍ/ꢎ  
While paused, press and hold to start slow-  
motion playback. Press repeatedly to  
change the playback speed.  
ꢋ/ꢌ ꢍ/ꢎ  
While paused, press to advance a single  
frame 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.  
TOP MENU  
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.)  
MENU  
DISC  
NAVIGATOR  
Use the cursor buttons to navigate DVD-  
Video disc menus; press ENTER to select  
items.  
ENTER  
RETURN  
Press to return to the previous level of a DVD-  
Video disc menu.  
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Playing Video CD/Super VCDs  
The table below shows the basic playback controls for  
Video CD/Super VCDs.  
The table below shows the basic playback controls for  
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audio CDs , and WMA/MP3 files.  
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  
Press to start playback.  
PLAY  
2
can select what to watch.  
Press to stop playback.  
STOP  
Press to start playback.  
PLAY  
Video CD only: If RESUME is displayed on-  
screen, playback starts from the place last  
stopped.  
Pauses playback, or restarts playback when  
paused.  
PAUSE  
Press to stop playback.  
STOP  
Video CD only: You can resume playback  
Except WMA: Press to start scanning. Press  
from the same point by pressing PLAY.  
(Press STOP again to cancel the resume  
function.)  
again to increase the scanning speed. (There  
are two scan speeds; the current scan speed  
is shown on-screen.)  
Pauses playback, or restarts playback  
when paused.  
PAUSE  
PREV  
NEXT  
Press to skip to previous/next track (or folder  
for WMA/MP3 disc). (During playback you  
can also use the front panel CH +/– buttons.)  
Press to start scanning. Press repeatedly to  
increase the scanning speed.  
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.  
SET UP  
/TUNE+  
SR+  
1
2
3
/ST–  
ENTER  
/ST+  
PREV  
NEXT  
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.)  
4
MCACC  
5
6
/TUNE– TEST TONE  
7
8
ADVANCED  
0
9
SOUND  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
During playback, enter a track number  
then press ENTER to skip directly to that  
track.  
SET UP  
/TUNE+  
SR+  
1
2
3
/ST–  
ENTER  
/ST+  
4
MCACC  
5
6
/TUNE– TEST TONE  
Press CLEAR to clear a number entry and  
start again.  
7
8
ADVANCED  
0
9
SOUND  
CLEAR  
While a PBC menu screen is displayed, use  
to select numbered menu items.  
ENTER  
Video CD only: Each press skips backward/  
forward progressively up to a maximum of  
ten minutes forward or three minutes back.  
Note that this function doesn’t work when  
playing in PBC mode.  
CM  
CM  
SKIP  
BACK  
ꢍ/ꢎ  
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).  
RETURN  
Press to display the disc menu of a Video  
CD/Super VCD playing in PBC mode.  
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 94).  
2 When playing in PBC mode, some playback features, such as search, repeat and program play are not available. You can play a PBC Video  
CD/Super VCD in non-PBC mode by pressing to start playback instead of PLAY.  
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The table below shows the basic playback controls for  
DivX video files.  
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.  
Press to start playback.  
PLAY  
If RESUME is displayed on-screen, playback  
starts from the place last stopped. Playback  
of titles (DivX files) proceeds in alphabetical  
order.  
Using the Disc Navigator with recordable  
discs and the HDD  
Press to stop playback.  
You can resume playback from the same  
STOP  
DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM HDD  
point by pressing PLAY. (Press STOP  
again to cancel the resume function.)  
You can use the Disc Navigator to browse and edit video  
on recordable DVDs and the HDD, and to view  
information on titles.  
Pauses playback, or restarts playback when  
PAUSE  
paused.  
See also Editing on page 96 for more on editing  
recordable discs.  
Press to start scanning. Press repeatedly to  
increase the scanning speed.  
HDD/DVD  
1
2
Select the hard disk drive or DVD.  
Open the Disc Navigator.  
PREV  
NEXT  
Press to skip to previous/next title. (During  
playback you can also use the front panel CH  
+/– buttons.)  
DISC  
NAVIGATOR  
ꢍ/ꢎ  
While paused, press to advance one frame.  
Press and hold to start slow motion playback  
(press repeatedly to change the slow motion  
play speed).  
Disc Navigator (HDD)  
10Titles  
10  
23:00 FRI 3/12  
23:00 Fri 3/12 Pr  
4
SP  
2h00m(1.0G)
4
Titles  
9
8
7
20:00 FRI 3/12  
20:00 Fri 3/12 Pr  
9
SP  
Recent first  
All Genres  
MENU  
2h00m(1.0G)  
AUDIO  
Press to display the playback audio type;  
press repeatedly to change the playback  
audio type.  
22:00 THU 2/12  
22:00 Thu 2/12 Pr  
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SP  
+
MAIN  
SUB  
1h00m(1.0G)  
19:00 MON 29/11  
19:00 Mon 29/11 Pr  
HDD  
SP  
Remain  
30h30m  
2
SP  
1h00m(1.0G)  
SUBTITLE  
Press to display subtitle information; press  
repeatedly to change subtitles.  
+
MAIN  
SUB  
• You can also access the Disc Navigator from the  
Home Menu.  
3
Browse the list of titles.  
• Use the ꢆ/ꢇ buttons to display the previous/  
next page of titles.  
• To change the thumbnail picture displayed for a title  
see Set Thumbnail on page 100.  
• 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.  
ENTER  
4
Play the highlighted title.  
• You can also select Play from the command menu  
options.  
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Changing the display style of the Disc  
ENTER  
Navigator  
3
Select what you want to play.  
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.  
Depending on the type of disc you have loaded, the Disc  
Navigator looks slightly different, but they are all  
navigated in the same way.  
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.  
1
Display the View Options panel.  
The View Options panel  
Disc Navigator  
Folder (01-03)  
01.Rock  
02.Pop  
Track(001-004)  
001.Intro  
002.Escape  
003.Everything You Say  
004.What I Do  
CD  
WMA/MP3  
Divx  
03.Dance  
Disc Navigator (HDD)  
10Titles  
23:00 FRI 3/12  
Style  
4
23:00 Fri 3/12 Pr  
4
SP  
Titles  
2h00m(1.0G)
Sort order  
7
20:00 FRI 3/12  
20:00 Fri 3/12 Pr  
9
SP  
Recent first  
MENU  
2h00m(1.0G)  
Playback starts after you press ENTER.  
Genre  
22:00 THU 2/12  
22:00 Thu 2/12 Pr  
All Genres  
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SP  
• 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.  
1h00m(1.0G)  
19:00 MON 29/11  
19:00 Mon 29/11 Pr  
HDD  
SP  
Remain  
30h30m  
2
SP  
1h00m(1.0G)  
ENTER  
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.  
Using the Disc Navigator with playback-only  
discs  
WMA/MP3  
DVD-Video CD Video CD Super VCD  
DivX  
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.  
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Scanning discs  
Frame advance/frame reverse  
A L L  
DVD HDD Video CD Super VCD DivX  
(except WMA)  
You can scan discs at various speeds, forwards or  
backward.  
3
You can advance or back up video on a DVD disc or the  
HDD frame-by-frame.  
1
With Video CDs/Super VCDs and DivX titles, you can only  
use frame advance.  
1
During playback, start reverse or forward  
scanning.  
• The scanning speed is shown on-screen.  
PAUSE  
1
2
Pause playback.  
2
Press repeatedly to change the scanning  
speed.  
ꢋ/ꢌ ꢍ/ꢎ  
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.  
Back up or advance one frame with each  
Resume normal playback.  
press.  
2
PLAY  
There are two scanning speeds for other types of disc.  
3
PLAY  
3
Resume normal playback.  
The Play Mode menu  
A L L  
Playing in slow motion  
The Play Mode menu gives you access to search  
functions, repeat and program play functions.  
DVD HDD Video CD Super VCD DivX  
PLAY MODE  
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.  
+
Press  
to display the Play Mode menu.  
MAIN  
SUB  
Play Mode  
Time Search  
Title Search  
Chapter Search  
Search Mode  
A-B Repeat  
Repeat  
There is no sound when playing in slow motion.  
Program  
PAUSE  
1
2
Pause playback.  
ꢋ/ꢌ ꢍ/ꢎ  
• You can also access the Play Mode menu from the  
Press and hold to start slow motion  
Home Menu (press HOME MENU).  
reverse or forward play.  
• To exit the Play Mode menu, press HOME MENU or  
PLAY MODE.  
ꢋ/ꢌ ꢍ/ꢎ  
3
Press repeatedly to change the slow  
motion speed.  
The current playback speed is indicated on-screen.  
PLAY  
4
Resume normal playback.  
Note  
1 • Only analog audio is output when scanning audio CDs.  
• No subtitles are displayed when scanning DVDs and DivX titles.  
• Analog and digital sound is output when scanning DVDs and DivX titles with Dolby Digital or Linear PCM sound on forward SCAN 1 (Linear  
PCM is output from the optical digital output, Except during chase playback and simultaneous recording/playback). No sound is output when  
using other scan speeds.  
• No sound is output when scanning from the HDD, except on forward SCAN 1. (Linear PCM is output from the optical digital output during  
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.  
3 Depending on the disc, normal playback may automatically resume when a new chapter is reached.  
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Search Mode  
ENTER  
2
With ‘A (Loop Start)’ highlighted, press at  
A L L  
the point you want the loop to start.  
Play Mode  
The Search Mode feature lets you start playback from a  
specified point in a disc by time or by title/chapter/  
folder/track number.  
A (Loop Start)  
B (Loop End)  
Off  
Search Mode  
A-B Repeat  
Repeat  
1
Program  
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.  
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.  
SET UP  
/TUNE+  
SR+  
1
/ST–  
2
3
/ST+  
ENTER  
4
MCACC  
5
6
/TUNETEST TONE  
7
8
ADVANCED  
0
9
• When playing a DVD-Video/Video mode DVD, or from  
the HDD, the start and end points of the loop must be  
in the same title.  
2
Enter a title/chapter/folder/track  
number or a search time.  
• 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.  
Play Mode  
Time Search  
Title Search  
Chapter Search  
Input Time  
0.01.00  
Search Mode  
A-B Repeat  
Repeat  
Program  
Repeat play  
A L L  
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.  
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 program play to repeat the tracks/chapters in the  
Time Search (Video CD): For example, for 2 minutes and  
30 seconds into the current track, press 2, 3, 0.  
3
Title/Chapter/Folder/Track Search: For example, for track 6,  
press 6.  
program list (see Program play below).  
ENTER  
ENTER  
3
Start playback.  
1
Select ‘Repeat’ from the Play Mode menu,  
then choose a repeat play mode.  
A-B Repeat  
Play Mode  
Repeat Disc  
Repeat Title  
Repeat Chapter  
Repeat Off  
Search Mode  
A-B Repeat  
Repeat  
DVD HDD CD Video CD DivX  
Program  
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  
2
played over and over.  
• 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.  
ENTER  
1
During playback, select ‘A-B Repeat’ from  
the Play Mode menu.  
Note  
1 When using time search, playback may occasionally start slightly before or after the time you input.  
2 If you switch camera angles on a DVD during A-B repeat play, A-B repeat is canceled.  
3 If you switch the camera angle during repeat play of a DVD-Video disc, repeat play is canceled.  
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• To repeat play the program list, select Program  
Repeat from the Repeat Play Mode menu (see  
Repeat play on page 92).  
Program play  
WMA/MP3  
HDD DVD-Video CD Video CD Super VCD  
• Press CLEAR during playback to switch off program  
play (if no menu OSD, such as the Disc Navigator, is  
displayed). Press while stopped to erase the program  
list.  
This feature lets you program the play order of titles/  
chapters /folders/tracks on a disc or the HDD.  
1
ENTER  
• From the Program menu you can also:  
Start Program Play – Starts playback of a saved  
program list  
Cancel Program Play – Turns off program play, but  
does not erase the program list  
1
Select ‘Program’ from the Play Mode  
menu, then ‘Input/Edit Program’.  
The Input/Edit Program screen varies according to the  
disc type. Below is the DVD input screen.  
Erase Program List – Erases the program list and  
turns off program play  
Program  
Step  
01.001  
02.  
Title (01-03)  
Title 01  
Title 02  
Chapter(001-015)  
Chapter 001  
Chapter 002  
Chapter 003  
Chapter 004  
Chapter 005  
Chapter 006  
Chapter 007  
Chapter 008  
03.  
04.  
05.  
06.  
07.  
08.  
Title 03  
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  
ENTER  
2
Select a title, chapter, folder or track for  
the current step in the program list.  
After pressing ENTER to add the title/chapter/folder/  
track, the step number automatically moves down one.  
2
language during playback.  
Check the disc packaging for details of the subtitle  
options.  
• To insert a step into the program 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.  
SUBTITLE  
+
MAIN  
SUB  
Select/change the subtitle language.  
The current subtitle language is shown on-screen and in  
the front panel display.  
• To delete a step from the program list, highlight the  
step you want to delete, then press CLEAR.  
• To switch off subtitles, press SUBTITLE then CLEAR.  
3
Repeat step 2 to build up a program list.  
A program list can contain up to 24 titles/chapters/  
folders/tracks.  
PLAY  
4
Play the program list.  
Program play remains active until you cancel program  
play, erase the program list, eject the disc or switch off  
the recorder.  
Tip  
• To save your program list and exit the program edit  
screen without starting playback, press HOME  
MENU or PLAY MODE.  
• During program play, press to skip to the next  
program step.  
Note  
1 When playing a program list of DVD-Video chapters, chapters not included in the program list may be sometimes be played, depending on  
the disc.  
2 • 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 131.  
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HDD DVD (VR) DVD-RAM  
Switching DVD and DivX soundtracks  
L+R – Both channels (default)  
L – Left channel only  
DVD-Video DivX  
R – Right channel only  
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.  
1
WMA/MP3  
CD Video CD  
Check the disc packaging for details of the soundtrack  
options.  
Stereo – Stereo (default)  
1/L – Left channel only  
2/R – Right channel only  
AUDIO  
+
Change the audio soundtrack.  
MAIN  
SUB  
The current audio language is shown on-screen and in  
the front panel display.  
Super VCD  
• The sound may drop out for a few seconds when  
switching soundtracks.  
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  
• 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.  
Switching camera angles  
DVD-Video  
Switching audio channels  
Some DVD-Video discs feature scenes shot from two or  
more angles—check the disc box for details: it should be  
WMA/MP3  
DVD (VR) DVD-RAM HDD CD Video CD Super VCD  
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marked with a  
icon if it contains multi-angle scenes.  
For HDD and VR mode content recorded with bilingual  
audio, you can switch between left (L) channel, right (R)  
channel, or both (L+R).  
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 133).  
3
When playing Video CDs and audio CDs you can switch  
between stereo, just the left channel or just the right  
channel.  
ANGLE  
+
Switch the camera angle.  
MAIN  
SUB  
Some Super VCDs have two soundtracks. With these  
discs you can switch between the two soundtracks as  
well as individual channels in each.  
• The angle number is displayed on-screen.  
• If the disc was paused, playback starts again with the  
new angle.  
AUDIO  
Press repeatedly to display/switch the  
+
MAIN  
SUB  
audio channel.  
The audio channel(s) currently playing are indicated on-  
screen.  
Note  
1 • 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 131.  
2 Only when HDD Recording Format is set to Video Mode Off (HDD Recording Format on page 133).  
3 • 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 131) or listen via the analog outputs  
if you need to switch the audio channel.  
• When playing a Dolby Digital source, you can also switch channels from the Dual Mono menu of the receiver subwoofer—see Dual mono  
setting on page 32.  
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Displaying disc information on-  
screen  
Shows recording restrictions for  
the current channel program  
You can display various on-screen information about the  
disc loaded or the HDD.  
Stop  
DVD-RW VR  
Original  
ABC Pr 1  
Stereo  
Copy Once  
Resume  
XP (1h00m/DVD)  
Finalized  
Rem. 0h35m  
DISPLAY  
Display/change the on-screen information.  
Disc Name  
: Comedy shows  
• 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).  
DVD Mode  
Indicates copy-protected material  
Indicates a multi-angle scene  
• To hide the information display, press DISPLAY  
repeatedly until it disappears.  
Play  
3–2  
0. 00. 15  
!
DVD-R Video Chapter Time 0. 00. 21  
Chapter Total 0h01m52s  
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.  
ꢊꢊꢊꢊꢊꢊꢊ  
4.32Mbps  
Title Name  
: 21/11 Football match  
The example displays below show high-speed copying  
from HDD to DVD, and HDD chase playback.  
Indicates the data transfer rate  
Rec Mode SP(2h00m/DVD)  
Tip  
HDD  
Hi-Speed Copy  
HDD DVD  
DVD-RW Video  
• See Switching camera angles on page 94 for more on  
multi-angle scene switching.  
Remain 10h35m  
Stop  
Remain –h––m  
Stop  
• When using the simultaneous play and record  
feature, the display shows information for playback  
only.  
0h08m left  
• During real-time copy, the copy source playback  
information is displayed.  
Rec Mode SP(2h00m/DVD)  
• The Video mode disc displays become the same as a  
DVD-Video disc once the disc is finalized.  
HDD  
DVD-RW Video  
Remain 10h35m  
Chase Play  
Rec  
Remain 0h52m  
Stop  
• 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.  
Recording time  
Relative playback position  
• 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 program contains copy control  
information.  
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Editing options  
The table below shows which commands you can use with the HDD and different disc types.  
DVD-R/-RW  
(Video mode),  
DVD+R/+RW  
DVD-R/-RW, DVD-RAM  
(VR mode)  
HDD  
Original  
Play List  
Create (page 98)  
Play (page 98)  
Erase (page 98)  
Edit > Title Name (page 99)  
Edit > Set Thumbnail (page 100)  
Edit > Erase Section (page 100)  
Edit > Divide (page 101)  
Edit > Chapter Edit (page 101)  
Edit > Set Genre (page 102)  
Edit > Lock (page 103)  
Edit > Move (page 103)  
Edit > Combine (page 104)  
Genre Name (page 104)  
Multi-Mode (page 105)  
Undo (page 105)  
*1  
*1  
*1 DVD-R/-RW only  
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HDD/DVD  
Press to switch between the HDD and DVD  
Disc Navigator screens.  
The Disc Navigator screen  
The Disc Navigator screen is where you can edit video  
content on unfinalized Video mode and VR mode DVD-R/  
-RW discs, DVD+R/+RW and DVD-RAM, as well as  
video content on the internal hard disk drive.  
• If you are editing a VR mode DVD-R/-RW 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).  
Important  
Disc Navigator (DVD)  
10Titles  
• 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 134.  
23:00 FRI 3/12  
Style  
23:00 Fri 3/12 Pr  
4
SP  
2h00m(1.0G)
4
Titles  
7
20:00 FRI 3/12  
PlayList  
20:00 Fri 3/12 Pr  
9
SP  
2h00m(1.0G)  
Original  
MENU  
22:00 THU 2/12  
22:00 Thu 2/12 Pr  
7
SP  
1h00m(1.0G)  
19:00 MON 29/11  
19:00 Mon 29/11 Pr  
• During recording, if you display the Disc Navigator  
HDD  
SP  
Remain  
0h30m  
2
SP  
1h00m(1.0G)  
for the HDD, some of the titles 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.  
• Titles on the HDD marked with a  
recently recorded titles that haven’t yet been played.  
icon are  
DISC  
NAVIGATOR  
3
Press to exit the Disc Navigator.  
HDD/DVD  
1
2
Select the HDD or DVD.  
Editing accuracy  
DISC  
Some editing commands ask you whether you want to  
keep Video mode compatibility or frame accuracy (Video  
Mode Compatible Editing or Frame Accurate Editing).  
NAVIGATOR  
Display the Disc Navigator screen.  
Playback will automatically stop when you do this.  
• The Disc Navigator is also accessible from the Home  
Menu.  
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 Video mode DVD.  
View options panel  
Title list  
Disc Navigator (HDD)  
10Titles  
Video mode compatible editing is less precise. The edit  
point you choose will only be accurate to within 0.5 to 1  
second. On the other hand, these edit points will be  
preserved if you use high-speed copy to make a Video  
mode DVD or DVD+R/+RW.  
10  
23:00 FRI 3/12  
23:00 Fri 3/12 Pr  
4
SP  
2h00m(1.0G)
Selected  
title  
4
Titles  
9
8
7
20:00 FRI 3/12  
20:00 Fri 3/12 Pr  
9
SP  
Recent first  
All Genres  
MENU  
2h00m(1.0G)  
22:00 THU 2/12  
22:00 Thu 2/12 Pr  
7
SP  
1h00m(1.0G)  
19:00 MON 29/11  
19:00 Mon 29/11 Pr  
HDD  
SP  
2
SP  
1h00m(1.0G)  
Remain  
30h30m  
Available  
recording time  
HDD genres  
Title thumbnail Title information Command  
menu panel  
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 14 genres in total, including ten user-  
definable ones that you can name as you like.  
Press to display the command menu panel.  
Use the ꢃ/ꢁ and ENTER buttons to navigate the  
menus.  
PREV  
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.  
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Create  
Erase  
DVD (VR) DVD-RAM  
DVD (Video) DVD (VR) DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM HDD  
Play List only  
Use this function to create a Play List and add titles to it.  
Use this function to erase unwanted titles.  
Before you can use this command, make sure that the  
Play List is switched on in the view options panel on the  
left.  
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 Video mode  
DVD-RW or DVD+RW disc increases the available  
1
ENTER  
recording time only if it is the last title on the disc.  
1
Select ‘Create’ from the command menu  
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.  
panel.  
Disc Navigator (DVD)  
0Titles  
Play  
No title  
Erase  
Edit  
4
Titles  
1
Highlight the title you want to erase.  
Select ‘Erase’ from the command menu  
Play List  
Create  
ENTER  
Undo  
2
DVD  
VR Mode  
panel.  
Remain  
0h30m  
ENTER  
3
Select ‘Yes’ to confirm or ‘No’ to cancel.  
ENTER  
2
Select an original title to add to the Play  
List.  
Tip  
Repeat these two steps to add as many titles as  
necessary to the Play List.  
• You can erase a title quickly by pressing CLEAR when  
the title is highlighted. Confirm the edit by pressing  
ENTER.  
Play  
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.  
ENTER  
2
Select ‘Play’ from the command menu  
panel.  
Playback of the title you selected starts.  
Disc Navigator (HDD)  
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10  
23:00 FRI 3/12  
Play  
SP  
23:00 Fri 3/12 Pr  
4
Erase  
2
4
Titles  
Edit  
9
8
7
20:00 FRI 3/12  
20:00 Fri 3/12 Pr  
9
SP  
Recent first  
All Genres  
2
Genre Name  
22:00 THU 2/12  
22:00 Thu 2/12 Pr  
7
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1
M
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lti-Mode  
19:00 MON 29/11  
HDD  
SP  
19:00 Mon 29/11 Pr  
2
SP  
1h00m(1.0G)  
Remain  
30h30m  
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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Title Name  
ENTER  
DVD (Video) DVD (VR) DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM HDD  
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.  
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  
Select ‘Edit’ > ‘Title Name’ from the  
rename).  
ENTER  
2
command menu panel.  
Disc Navigator (HDD)  
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23:00 FRI 3/12  
23:00 Fri 3/12 P
Title name  
Set Thumbnail  
4
Titles  
Erase Section  
9
8
7
20:00 FRI 3/12  
20:00  
Divide  
Fri 3/12
Chapter Edit  
Recent first  
All Genres  
Set Genre  
22:00 THU 2/12  
22:00  
Lock
Thu 2/12
Cancel  
19:00 MON 29/11  
HDD  
SP  
19:00  
Mon 29/11 Pr  
2
SP  
1h00m(1.0G)  
Remain  
30h30m  
ENTER  
3
Input a name for the selected title.  
Input Title Name  
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Clear  
Space  
• A name generated automatically by the recorder will  
already be in the name input section of the screen.  
Use the ꢈ/ꢉ buttons to change the cursor  
position.  
• Select CAPS or small to change to upper or lower-  
case, or use the CASE SELECTION buttons (ꢆ/  
).  
• You can also use the CLEAR button to delete  
characters directly (press and hold for two seconds  
to delete the whole name).  
• For discs formatted on a different DVD recorder, you  
will see only a limited character set.  
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Set Thumbnail  
Erase Section  
HDD DVD (Video) DVD (VR) DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM  
HDD DVD (VR) 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.  
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 you want to change  
1
Highlight the title containing the section  
the thumbnail picture for.  
you want to erase.  
ENTER  
ENTER  
2
Select ‘Edit’ > ‘Set Thumbnail’ from the  
2
Select ‘Edit’ > ‘Erase Section’ from the  
command menu panel.  
command menu panel.  
The thumbnail setting screen appears from which you  
can find the frame you want.  
ENTER  
3
HDD only: Select the type of edit.  
Disc Navigator (HDD)  
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10  
23:00 FRI 3/12  
23:00 Fri 3/12 P
DVD RECORDER  
!
Title name  
Set Thumbnail  
4
Titles  
Please select the type of editing.  
Erase Section  
9
8
7
20:00 FRI 3/12  
Video Mode Compatible Editing is  
recommended for compatibility with  
high-speed copying.  
Divide  
20:00  
Fri 3/12
Chapter Edit  
Recent first  
All Genres  
Set Genre  
22:00 THU 2/12  
22:00  
Lock
Thu 2/12
Cancel
19:00 MON 29/11  
HDD  
SP  
Remain  
30h30m  
Video Mode Compatible Editing  
Frame Accurate Editing  
19:00  
Mon 29/11 Pr  
2
SP  
1h00m(1.0G)  
3
Use the playback controls (, , , , etc.) to  
• For more information about these options, see  
Editing accuracy on page 97.  
find a suitable frame, then press ENTER to set.  
4
Highlight ‘From’ then use the playback controls  
Set Thumbnail (HDD)  
(, , , , etc.) to find the start of the section  
to erase, then press ENTER.  
23:00 Fri 3/12 Pr 4 SP  
2h00m  
Rec. time  
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.  
10-1 00.00.09.15  
Play Pause  
OK  
Exit  
Erase Section (HDD)  
23:00 Fri 3/12 Pr 4 SP  
You can also use the chapter and time search features  
2h00m  
Rec. time  
(press PLAY MODE), and the CM SKIP buttons.  
10-1 00.00.09.15  
Play Pause  
ENTER  
From  
4
Select ‘Exit’ to return to the Edit screen.  
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  
5
Press to divide the title at the current  
ENTER  
6
Select ‘Yes’ to confirm, or ‘No’ to cancel,.  
playback position.  
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.  
ENTER  
6
Select ‘Yes’ to confirm or ‘No’ to cancel.  
• When editing VR mode Original content, you may not  
be able to erase very short sections (less than five  
seconds).  
Divided titles cannot  
be combined.  
OK?  
!
Yes  
No  
Divide  
Chapter Edit  
HDD DVD (VR) DVD-RAM  
Play List only  
DVD (VR) DVD-RAM HDD  
Use this command to divide a title into two. Note that  
once divided, the two new HDD titles cannot be  
recombined into one again.  
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  
1
Highlight the title you want to divide.  
want to edit.  
ENTER  
ENTER  
2
Select ‘Edit’ > ‘Divide’ from the command  
2
Select ‘Edit’ > ‘Chapter Edit’ from the  
menu panel.  
3 HDD only: Select the type of edit.  
command menu panel.  
ENTER  
DVD RECORDER  
!
3
HDD only: Select the type of edit.  
Please select the type of editing.  
Video Mode Compatible Editing is  
recommended for compatibility with  
high-speed copying.  
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  
Video Mode Compatible Editing  
Frame Accurate Editing  
• For more information about these options, see  
Editing accuracy on page 97.  
4
Use the playback controls (, , , , etc.) to  
• For more information about these options, see  
Editing accuracy on page 97.  
find the place you want to divide the title.  
4
Select the command you want:  
Divide Title (HDD)  
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.  
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2h00m  
Rec. time  
10–1 00.00.09.15  
Play Pause  
Chapter Edit (DVD VR mode Play List)  
Divide  
Cancel  
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2
SP  
Rec. time  
Chapters  
1h00m  
5
1–1  
Play  
0.00.00  
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).  
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1
2
Set Genre  
Erase /Move – 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.  
HDD  
Use this command to assign a genre to a title.  
Move command only: Select the destination for the  
chapter, and press ENTER.  
1
Highlight the title you want to assign a  
Select ‘Edit’ > ‘Set Genre’ from the  
Chapter Edit (DVD VR mode Play List)  
genre to.  
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Erase  
Rec. time  
Chapter  
1
Move  
0
Cancel  
001  
002  
003  
004  
005  
ENTER  
Exit  
Divide  
Erase/Move  
Combine  
2
command menu panel.  
3
Combine – Combine two adjacent chapters into  
one: Highlight the bar divider between two adjacent  
chapters and press ENTER.  
Disc Navigator (HDD)  
10Titles  
10  
23:00 FRI 3/12  
23:00 Fri 3/12 P
Title name  
Set Thumbnail  
4
Titles  
Erase Section  
9
8
7
20:00 FRI 3/12  
Divide  
20:00  
Fri 3/12
Chapter Edit (DVD VR mode Play List)  
Chapter Edit  
Recent first  
All Genres  
Set Genre  
19:00 Mon 29/11 Pr  
2
SP  
22:00 THU 2/12  
22:00  
Lock  
Rec. time  
1h00m  
Thu 2/12
Cancel
1
2
3
4
5
19:00 MON 29/11  
HDD  
SP  
Remain  
30h30m  
19:00  
Mon 29/11 Pr  
2
SP  
Exit  
Divide  
Erase/Move  
Combine  
1h00m(1.0G)  
ENTER  
ENTER  
3
Select a genre for the title.  
5
Select ‘Exit’ to get back to the main Disc  
Navigator screen.  
Disc Navigator (HDD)  
10Titles  
10  
23:00 FRI 3/12  
23:00 Fri 3/12
No Category  
4
Titles  
Movies  
9
20:00 FRI 3/12  
Sport  
20:00  
Fri 3/12
Children  
Recent first  
All Genres  
Other  
Free1  
8
7
22:00 THU 2/12  
Free2  
22:00  
Thu 2/12
19:00 MON 29/11  
HDD  
SP  
Remain  
30h30m  
19:00  
Mon 29/11 Pr  
2
SP  
1h00m(1.0G)  
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.  
3 It may not always be possible to combine two chapters, even though they are adjacent. If a chapter has been divided into three, then the middle  
chapter erased, it is not possible to combine the two remaining chapters into one.  
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Lock  
Move  
HDD DVD (Video) DVD (VR) DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM  
DVD (VR) DVD-RAM  
Play List only  
Original only  
Use this function to re-arrange the playing order of Play  
List titles.  
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.  
E
1
Highlight the title you want to move.  
Important  
ENTER  
• You can’t undo any edits made before changing the  
lock status. You also can’t undo a lock/unlock  
command using the Undo option from the Disc  
Navigator menu.  
2
Select ‘Edit’ > ‘Move’ from the command  
menu panel.  
Disc Navigator (DVD)  
10Titles  
1
2
Highlight the title you want to lock (or unlock).  
1
2
3
4
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11/29Mon 7:00PM
Title name  
Se  
EraseSection  
Divide  
t
T
humbnail
4
Titles  
12/2 THU 10:00PM  
12/2Thu 10:00PM 
ENTER  
Chapter Edit  
Play List  
Move  
Select ‘Edit’ > ‘Lock’ from the command  
Combine  
12/3 FRI 8:00PM  
12/3Fri 8:00PM 9
menu panel.  
Cancel  
12/3 FRI 11:00PM  
12/3Fri 11:00PM 9ch SP  
1h00m(1.0G)  
DVD  
VR Mode  
Disc Navigator (HDD)  
10  
10Titles  
Remain  
0h30m  
23:00 FRI 3/12  
23:00 Fri 3/12 P
Title name  
Set Thumbnail  
4
Titles  
Erase Section  
9
20:00 FRI 3/12  
Divide  
ENTER  
20:00  
Fri 3/12
Chapter Edit  
Recent first  
All Genres  
3
Select a new position for the title.  
Set Genre  
8
7
22:00 THU 2/12  
Lock  
22:00  
Thu 2/12
Cancel
Title to move  
19:00 MON 29/11  
HDD  
SP  
Remain  
30h30m  
19:00  
Mon 29/11 Pr  
2
SP  
Disc Navigator (DVD)  
10Titles  
1h00m(1.0G)  
1
23:00 FRI 3/12  
23:00 Fri 3/12 Pr  
4
SP  
2h00m(1.0G)
4
Titles  
An unlocked title will become locked; a locked title will be  
unlocked. Locked titles are shown in the Disc Navigator  
with a padlock icon.  
2
3
4
20:00 FRI 3/12  
20:00 Fri 3/12 Pr  
9
SP  
2h00m(1.0G)  
Play List  
MENU  
22:00 THU 2/12  
22:00 Thu 2/12 Pr  
7
SP  
1h00m(1.0G)  
19:00 MON 29/11  
19:00 Mon 29/11 Pr  
DVD  
2
SP  
VR Mode  
1h00m(1.0G)  
Remain  
0h30m  
Insert position  
After pressing ENTER, the new, updated Play List is  
displayed.  
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Combine  
Genre Name  
DVD (VR) DVD-RAM  
HDD  
Play List only  
Use this function to combine two Play List titles into one.  
Use this command to rename one of the ten user-  
definable genres (Free 1 to Free 10).  
1
Highlight the title you want to combine.  
ENTER  
This title will remain in the same place after combining  
with another title.  
1
Select ‘Genre Name’ from the command  
menu panel.  
Disc Navigator (HDD)  
10  
ENTER  
10Titles  
23:00 FRI 3/12  
2
Select ‘Edit’ > ‘Combine’ from the  
Play  
SP  
23:00 Fri 3/12 Pr  
4
Erase  
2
Edit  
command menu panel.  
4
Titles  
9
8
7
20:00 FRI 3/12  
20:00 Fri 3/12 Pr  
9
S
Recent first  
All Genres  
Genre Name  
Disc Navigator (DVD)  
1
10Titles  
22:00 THU 2/12  
22:00 Thu 2/12 Pr  
7
23:00 FRI 3/12  
Multi-Mode  
23:00 Fri 3/12 Pr  
Title name  
Se
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4
Titles  
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19:00 Mon 29/11 Pr  
HDD  
SP  
EraseSection  
2
SP  
2
3
4
20:00 FRI 3/12  
20:00 Fri 3/12 Pr  
Divide  
1h00m(1.0G)  
Remain  
30h30m  
Chapter Edit  
Play List  
Move  
22:00 THU 2/12  
22:00 Thu 2/12 P
Combine  
Cancel  
ENTER  
19:00 MON 29/11  
DVD  
VR Mode  
19:00 Mon 29/11 Pr  
2
SP  
2
Select one of the user-definable genre  
1h00m(1.0G)  
Remain  
0h30m  
names.  
Disc Navigator (HDD)  
10Titles  
ENTER  
10  
3
first.  
Select another title to combine with the  
23:00 FRI 3/12  
23:00 Fri 3/12 P
Free1  
Free2  
4
Titles  
Free3  
9
8
7
20:00 FRI 3/12  
This title will be appended to the first title selected.  
Free4  
20:00  
Fri 3/12
Free5  
Recent first  
All Genres  
Free6  
The screen below shows title 3 selected to be appended  
to title 1:  
Free7
22:00 THU 2/12  
22:00  
Thu 2/12
19:00 MON 29/11  
HDD  
SP  
19:00  
Mon 29/11 Pr  
2
SP  
Disc Navigator (DVD)  
10Titles  
1h00m(1.0G)  
Remain  
30h30m  
1
2
23:00 FRI 3/12  
23:00 Fri 3/12 Pr  
4
SP  
2h00m(1.0G)  
4
Titles  
20:00 FRI 3/12  
20:00 Fri 3/12 Pr  
ENTER  
9
SP  
2h00m(1.0G)  
Play List  
MENU  
3
Input a name for the genre.  
3
22:00 THU 2/12  
22:00 Thu 2/12 Pr  
7
SP  
• The name can be up to 12 characters long.  
1h00m(1.0G)  
4
19:00 MON 29/11  
19:00 Mon 29/11 Pr  
DVD  
VR Mode  
2
SP  
Input Genre Name  
1h00m(1.0G)  
Remain  
0h30m  
Free  
1
A B C D E  
F
G H  
I
J
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CAPS  
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¥
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Select ‘Yes’ to confirm or ‘No’ to cancel.  
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< < 14  
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Space  
OK  
Clear  
OK to combine titles  
1 and 3 ?  
!
Yes  
No  
ENTER  
4
Select ‘OK’ to enter the name and exit.  
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Multi-Mode  
Undo  
HDD  
DVD (Video) DVD (VR) DVD+R DVD+RW  
Multi-Mode allows you to select several titles, then select  
a command that will be applied to all of them. In this way  
you can select multiple titles and then erase them all at  
once, for example.  
If you make a mistake while editing, you can generally  
undo it. There is one level of undo (in other words, you  
can only undo the last edit you made) .  
1
ENTER  
ENTER  
Select ‘Undo’ from the command menu  
1
Select ‘Multi-Mode’ from the command  
panel.  
menu panel.  
• You can’t undo anything after exiting the Disc  
Navigator screen.  
Disc Navigator (HDD)  
10  
10Titles  
23:00 FRI 3/12  
23:00 Fri 3/12 Pr  
Disc Navigator (DVD)  
0Titles  
Play  
Erase  
4
2
Edit  
4
Titles  
le  
Notit
Play  
9
8
7
20:00 FRI 3/12  
Erase  
2
20:00  
Fri 3/12 Pr  
4
Titles  
Recent first  
All Genres  
Edit  
2
Genre Name  
22:00 THU 2/12  
Play List  
22:00  
Thu 2/12 Pr  
Create  
Multi-Mode  
1
19:00 MON 29/11  
HDD  
SP  
Undo  
19:00  
Mon 29/11 Pr  
2
SP  
1h00m(1.0G)  
Remain  
30h30m  
DVD  
VR Mode  
Remain  
0h30m  
ENTER  
2
Select titles from the title list.  
Frequently asked questions  
Selected titles are marked with a .  
• Why doesn’t the available recording time increase  
when I erase titles from a VR mode DVD-R?  
ENTER  
When you erase titles from a DVD-R (or DVD+R), the  
titles are no longer displayed, but the content  
remains on the disc. DVD-R/+R are write-once  
media; they can’t be erased or rewritten.  
3
Select the command that you want  
applied to all the marked titles.  
For example, select Erase to erase all the marked titles.  
Disc Navigator (HDD)  
Multi-Mode  
3Titles  
23:00 FRI 3/12  
23:00 Fri 3/12 Pr  
• I can’t edit my disc!  
Erase  
4
Lock  
2
4
Titles  
Unlock  
You may find that as the available recording time is  
reduced on a VR mode DVD-R disc, editing is no  
longer possible. This is because information about  
your edits requires a certain amount of disc space.  
As you edit, this information builds up, eventually  
preventing you from editing further.  
9
8
Change Genre  
20:00 FRI 3/12  
20:00  
Fri 3/12 Pr  
Recent first  
All Genres  
22:00 THU 2/12  
Single Mode  
22:00  
Thu 2/12 Pr  
Cancel  
19:00 MON 29/11  
19:00  
HDD  
SP  
Mon 29/11 Pr  
2
SP  
1h00m(1.0G)  
Remain  
30h30m  
Once the command is completed, Multi-Mode is  
automatically exited.  
Note  
1 Except DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL discs. These have only one level of undo.  
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You can identify copy-once protected material during  
playback by displaying disc information on-screen. If the  
current title is copy-once protected, an exclamation mark  
( ! ) is shown.  
Introduction  
Use the copying features of this recorder to:  
• Back up important recordings stored on the HDD to  
a DVD.  
Copyright  
• Make a DVD copy of a recording on the HDD to play  
in another player.  
Recording equipment should be used only for lawful  
copying and you are advised to check carefully what is  
lawful copying in the country in which you are making a  
copy. Copying of copyright material such as films or  
music is unlawful unless permitted by a legal exception  
or consented to by the rightowners.  
• Transfer video from a DVD to the HDD for editing.  
• Transfer edited video from the HDD to DVD.  
The simplest way to copy a title is to use the One Touch  
Copy feature. This copies the currently playing HDD title  
to DVD, or DVD title to the HDD. See One Touch Copy on  
page 106 for detailed instructions.  
For more sophisticated copying tasks you can build a  
Copy List of titles to copy, and edit titles so that you only  
copy the bits you want. See Using Copy Lists on page 107  
for detailed instructions.  
One Touch Copy  
* See also Copyright above.  
The One Touch Copy feature copies the currently playing  
or selected (in the Disc Navigator) HDD title to DVD, or  
DVD title to HDD. The whole title is copied, regardless of  
where in the title you start the copy.  
Where possible, the recorder will copy your recordings at  
high-speed. Depending on the recording mode, the kind  
of disc loaded and various other factors, copying can be  
as fast as one minute per hour of video. See Minimum  
copying times on page 138 for more on copying times.  
HDD to DVD copies are made in the same recording  
mode. When copying DVD to HDD, the copy is made in  
whatever recording mode is currently set.  
If you want to save disc space you can copy video at a  
lower recording quality (for example, an XP recording on  
the HDD copied to SP on a DVD). Copying in this way is  
always done in real-time.  
Make sure that a recordable DVD disc is loaded when  
trying to copy from the HDD.  
REC MODE  
1
If you’re copying from DVD to the HDD,  
When real-time copying from the HDD to a Video mode  
DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW, the chapter markers in the  
original material are not copied. Chapter markers are put  
into the copy at intervals, according to the Auto Chapter  
settings (see also Auto Chapter (Video) and Auto Chapter  
(DVD+R/+RW) on page 132).  
select a recording mode.  
Note that selecting a recording mode higher than the title  
playing will not result in a better quality recording.  
ONE TOUCH COPY  
2
Press during playback to copy the current  
title.  
The front panel display indicates that the title is being  
copied.  
Restrictions on copying  
Commercial DVD-Video discs are protected using Copy  
Guard. These discs cannot be copied to the HDD.  
Some video material is copy-once protected. This means  
that it can be recorded to HDD, but it can’t then be freely  
copied again. If you want to transfer copy-once protected  
material from HDD to DVD, you’ll need to a CPRM ver. 1.1  
or higher VR mode DVD-RW, ver. 2.0 or 2.1 VR mode  
DVD-R, or CPRM-compatible DVD-RAM disc (see CPRM  
on page 76 for more on this). Only one instance of a copy-  
once protected title can be added to the Copy List, and  
after it’s been copied, the title is erased from the HDD (it  
is therefore not possible to copy a locked title that is copy-  
once protected).  
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• High-speed copying is used when copying from the  
HDD to DVD. Playback continues while copying.  
Copying to the HDD  
• The maximum title length for copying is 12 hours.  
• Real-time copying is used when copying from DVD to  
the HDD. Playback restarts from the beginning of the  
title.  
• Title name and chapter markers are also copied,  
except when copying from a finalized Video mode  
disc.  
• Thumbnail picture markers and chapter markers for  
the Disc Navigator are copied, but their position in  
the copy may be slightly changed from the original.  
Canceling One Touch Copy  
You can cancel a One Touch Copy once it’s started.  
• If some part of the title being copied is copy-  
protected, copying will start, but the copy-protected  
portions will not be copied.  
ONE TOUCH COPY  
Press and hold for more than a second.  
Copying is canceled and the video already copied is  
erased.  
• If you cancel a HDD to DVD-R/+R copy, the space  
available for recording does not return to the pre-  
copy figure.  
Using Copy Lists  
* See also Copyright on page 106.  
Notes on copying using One Touch Copy  
Copying to DVD  
At its simplest, a Copy List is just a list of HDD or DVD  
titles that you want to copy. When copying HDD titles to  
DVD, you can, however, edit the titles in your copy list,  
erasing chapters you don’t need, or re-naming titles, for  
example. Edits you make to titles in the Copy List do not  
affect the actual video content; only the ‘virtual’ content  
of the Copy List. So you can freely erase and modify  
anything in your Copy List safe in the knowledge that the  
actual content is not being altered.  
• Title name, chapter markers, as well as thumbnail  
picture markers for the Disc Navigator, are also  
copied. However, if you copy to a Video mode DVD-R/  
-RW or DVD+R/+RW, only the first 40 characters of  
a name are copied.  
• The chapter markers in the copy may not be in exactly  
the same positions as the original when recording on  
to a Video mode DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW.  
Copying from HDD to DVD  
• You can’t use the One Touch Copy function to copy a  
title if any part of the title is copy-once protected.  
Important  
• A title that contains mixed aspect ratios can’t be  
copied to a Video mode disc. Use a VR mode DVD-R/  
-RW or DVD-RAM disc for this type of material.  
• The recorder can only store one Copy List at a time.  
• The Copy List is erased if the Input Line System  
setting is changed (see Additional information about  
the TV system settings on page 134).  
1
• Low resolution (SEP through LP modes ) widescreen  
material can’t be copied to a Video mode disc. Use a  
VR mode  
DVD-R/-RW or DVD-RAM disc for this type of  
material.  
• Resetting the recorder to its factory settings (see  
Resetting the recorder on page 148) will erase the  
Copy List.  
1
Load a recordable DVD.  
• When HDD Recording Format is set to Video Mode  
Off, titles recorded in LP/MN9 to MN15 modes  
cannot be high-speed copied to a Video mode disc.  
Please use a VR mode DVD-R/-RW or DVD-RAM.  
• It is possible to complete the following steps without  
having a recordable DVD loaded (or having an  
uninitialized DVD loaded); however, the steps are  
slightly different.  
• Recordings of bilingual broadcasts cannot be high-  
speed copied to a Video mode DVD. Please use a VR  
mode DVD-R/-RW or DVD-RAM.  
• If you want to use a DVD-RW (VR mode) disc for the  
copy, make sure it is initialized before you start.  
• Titles over 8 hours cannot be copied to single-layer  
DVD+R/+RW discs using One Touch Copy. Use  
DVD+R DL discs for titles over 8 hours.  
• Titles recorded in MN1 to MN6, SEP, SLP or EP mode  
cannot be copied to DVD+R/+RW using One Touch  
Copy.  
Note  
1 In manual recording mode these equate to MN1 to MN15 (Video Mode Off) or MN1 to MN8 (Video Mode On).  
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• When adding titles that contain material of more  
than one aspect ratio (screen size), each part with a  
different aspect ratio will be added as a separate title  
if high-speed copying is possible.  
2
3
Select ‘Copy’ from the Home Menu.  
HOME MENU  
ENTER  
Select ‘HDD DVD’.  
1
Depending on the title , high-speed copying may not be  
If this is the first time to create a Copy List, skip to step 5  
below.  
possible to a Video mode disc.  
6
Press to display the command menu panel.  
HDD DVD  
DVD/CD HDD  
Disc Back-up  
The Command Menu panel  
8
Title  
Copy  
Select Title  
HDD DVD (Video mode)  
1 > 2 > 3  
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
WED 29/03 20:00 Wed29/03 Pr 2 SP  
MON 27/03 21:00 Mon27/03 Pr 4 SP  
S AT 25/03 23:00 S a t 25/03 Pr 9 SP  
THU 23/03 22:00 Thu 23/03 Pr 6 SP  
WED 22/03 20:00 Wed22/03 Pr 2 SP  
MON 20/03 13:00 Mon20/03 Pr 9 SP  
F R I 17/03 21:00 F r i 17/03 Pr 4 SP  
WED 15/03 20:00 Wed15/03 Pr 2 SP  
Pr 2  
Pr 4  
Pr 9  
Pr 6  
Pr 2  
Pr 9  
Pr 4  
Pr 2  
Return  
Next  
4
If there is already a Copy List stored in the  
Recent first  
All Genres  
recorder, choose whether to ‘Create New Copy List’  
or ‘Continue Using Previous Copy List’.  
20:00 Wed29/03 Pr 2 SP  
20:00  
1h00m(2.0G)  
Pr 2  
Sports  
SP  
Copy List Total  
Current DVD Remain  
4.3G  
4.3G  
Continue Using Previous Copy List  
Create New Copy List  
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Select ‘Next’ to move on to the Title Edit screen.  
2
Title  
Copy  
Title Edit  
HDD DVD (Video mode)  
1 > 2 > 3  
20:00 Wed29/03 Pr 2 SP  
20:00 Wed22/03 Pr 2 SP  
• If you select Continue Using Previous Copy List,  
1
2
skip to step 10 below.  
Return  
Next  
• Selecting Create New Copy List will erase any Copy  
List already stored in the recorder.  
20:00 Wed29/03 Pr 2 SP  
1h00m(2.0G)  
ENTER  
Copy List Total  
Current DVD Remain  
4.3G  
4.3G  
5
Add titles to the Copy List (highlight a  
title and press ENTER to add).  
8
To edit a title, highlight it using the ꢃ/ꢁ  
buttons, then press ENTER.  
8
Title  
Copy  
Select Title  
HDD DVD (Video mode)  
1 > 2 > 3  
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
WED 29/03 20:00 Wed29/03 Pr 2 SP  
MON 27/03 21:00 Mon27/03 Pr 4 SP  
S AT 25/03 23:00 S a t 25/03 Pr 9 SP  
THU 23/03 22:00 Thu 23/03 Pr 6 SP  
WED 22/03 20:00 Wed22/03 Pr 2 SP  
MON 20/03 13:00 Mon20/03 Pr 9 SP  
F R I 17/03 21:00 F r i 17/03 Pr 4 SP  
WED 15/03 20:00 Wed15/03 Pr 2 SP  
Pr 2  
Pr 4  
Pr 9  
Pr 6  
Pr 2  
Pr 9  
Pr 4  
Pr 2  
Return  
Next  
2
Title  
Copy  
Title Edit  
HDD DVD (Video mode)  
1 > 2 > 3  
20:00 Wed29/03 Pr 2
Recent first  
All Genres  
1
2
Erase  
20:00 Wed22/03 Pr 2
Title Name  
Erase Section  
Move  
Return  
Next  
Preview  
20:00 Wed29/03 Pr 2 SP  
20:00  
1h00m(2.0G)  
Pr 2  
Sports  
SP  
Cancel  
Copy List Total  
Current DVD Remain  
0.0G  
4.3G  
20:00 Wed29/03 Pr 2 SP  
1h00m(2.0G)  
Copy List Total  
Current DVD Remain  
4.3G  
4.3G  
Titles you’ve added to the Copy List are highlighted in  
pink.  
A menu of editing commands appears:  
There are some restrictions on titles that can be added to  
the Copy List if you are copying to a Video mode DVD or  
DVD+R/+RW:  
Erase – Erase individual titles from the Copy List (see  
Erase on page 98).  
• When adding titles that contain copy-once protected  
material, the copy-once parts will not be added.  
Title Name – Name or rename a title in the Copy List  
(see Title Name on page 99).  
Erase Section – Erase part of a title (see Erase Section  
on page 100).  
Note  
1 • Widescreen titles recorded at low resolution (SEP through LP/MN1 to MN15 (Video Mode Off) or MN1 to MN8 (Video Mode On).  
LP/MN9 to MN15 recordings when HDD Recording Format is set to Video Mode Off.  
• Bilingual recordings.  
• Combined titles that were originally recorded using different recording modes.  
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Move – Change the order of titles in the Copy List  
(see Move on page 103).  
• Select Finalize if you want to automatically finalize a  
Video mode DVD or DVD+R after copying. Select a  
2
title menu style from the following screen.  
Preview – Check the content of a title in the Copy  
List.  
Divide – Divide a title in the Copy List into two (see  
ENTER  
Divide on page 101).  
11  
Select ‘Start Copy’ to start copying.  
Combine – Combine two titles in the Copy List into  
one (see Combine on page 104).  
Copy  
HDD DVD (Video Mode)  
1 > 2 > 3  
Start Copy  
Chapter Edit – Edit chapters within a Copy List title  
(see Chapter Edit on page 101):  
Divide – Divide a chapter into two.  
Erase/Move – Erase a chapter/Change the  
chapter order.  
HDD  
DVD-RW  
Video Mode  
Return  
Recording Mode  
Input Disc Name  
Finalize  
Copy Time 0h 16m  
Recording Mode  
Disc Name  
High-Speed  
Off  
Finalize  
Start Copy  
Copy List Total  
Current DVD Remain  
4.3G  
4.3G  
Combine – Combine two chapters into one.  
Set Thumbnail – Set the thumbnail frame for a title  
(see Set Thumbnail on page 100).  
• If you’re using a DVD-R DL or DVD+R DL disc and  
the copy will span both layers, the Copy List Total  
bar will be purple.  
Recording Mode – Set the picture quality of the copy  
(see Recording Mode on page 110).  
• The Current DVD Remain bar will be half-length if  
the first layer of a DVD-R DL or DVD+R DL disc is  
already full.  
Bilingual – Set how bilingual audio should be copied  
when copying from HDD to Video mode DVD (see  
Bilingual on page 110).  
Cancel – Exit the menu.  
Copying from DVD to HDD  
Repeat this step for as many titles you have that need  
editing.  
Important  
• The DVD to HDD Copy screen isn’t accessible when  
a finalized Video mode disc or a DVD-Video is loaded.  
As long as the disc is not Copy Guard protected, you  
can still use the One Touch Copy function, however  
(See One Touch Copy on page 106).  
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Display the command menu panel.  
Select ‘Next’ to proceed.  
ENTER  
10  
• The recorder can only store one Copy List at a time.  
• The Copy List will be erased if:  
– any of the titles on the DVD disc are erased or  
edited.  
– the disc tray is opened.  
– playback is switched between Play List and  
Original.  
2
Title  
Copy  
Title Edit  
HDD DVD (Video mode)  
1 > 2 > 3  
1
2
20:00 Wed29/03 Pr 2 SP  
20:00 Wed22/03 Pr 2 SP  
Return  
Next  
– the DVD disc is re-initialized or finalized.  
– the recorder is reset to its factory settings (see  
Resetting the recorder on page 148).  
20:00 Wed29/03 Pr 2 SP  
1h00m(2.0G)  
Copy List Total  
4.3G  
4.3G  
Current DVD Remain  
• It may not be possible to copy from a DVD disc that  
was recorded on a different DVD recorder or a PC.  
There are several options available from the next screen:  
• Select Recording Mode if you want to change the  
recording quality (see Recording Mode on page 110).  
1
• Select Input Disc Name if you want to change the  
disc name. Input a name of up to 64 characters for a  
VR mode disc or 40 characters for a Video mode disc  
or DVD+R/+RW. (The input method is similar to that  
of naming titles; see Title Name on page 99.)  
Note  
1 Titles recorded in MN1 to MN6, SEP, SLP or EP mode cannot be copied to DVD+R/+RW using high-speed copy.  
2 If a timer recording is scheduled to start during copying, the disc will not be finalized.  
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Recording Mode  
HOME MENU  
1
2
3
Select ‘Copy’ from the Home Menu.  
ENTER  
ENTER  
1
Select ‘Recording Mode’ from the  
Select ‘DVD/CD HDD’.  
command menu panel.  
ENTER  
ENTER  
Select a Copy List type.  
• Selecting Create New Copy List will erase any Copy  
List already stored in the recorder.  
2
Select a recording mode for the copy.  
1
High-Speed Copy – The Copy List is copied at the  
same recording quality as the original.  
2
ENTER  
XP, SP, LP, EP, SLP, SEP, MN – The Copy List is  
4
Add titles to the Copy List (highlight a  
copied at the specified recording quality in real-time.  
(Note that if you copy at a higher quality setting than  
the original, the copy will not be better quality than  
the original.)  
title and press ENTER to add).  
Titles you’ve added to the Copy List are highlighted in  
pink.  
If you select MN above, you can also change the level  
3
ENTER  
setting (MN1 to MN32 or LPCM) from the  
5
Select ‘Next’ from the command menu  
Recording Quality box that appears.  
panel to proceed to the title edit screen.  
2,4  
Optimized – The recording quality is automatically  
adjusted so that the Copy List fits on to the space  
available on the disc. Copying is carried out in real-  
time.  
ENTER  
6
Select a title to edit.  
A menu appears of Copy List editing commands:  
When you change the recording mode setting, you can  
see how much disc space it will require. If this is more  
than is available, it shows up in red and you won’t be able  
to start copying. In this case, either change the recording  
quality, or press RETURN to go back to the Copy List  
screen and erase one or more titles from the Copy List.  
Erase – Erase individual titles from the Copy List (see  
Erase on page 98).  
Move – Change the order of titles in the Copy List  
(see Move on page 103).  
Preview – Check the content of a title in the Copy  
List.  
Bilingual  
Cancel – Exit the menu.  
Repeat this step for as many titles you have that need  
editing.  
E
1
Select the title containing the audio you  
want to change.  
ENTER  
7
Select ‘Next’ from the command menu  
ENTER  
panel to proceed to the copy options screen.  
• Select Recording Mode if you want to change the  
recording quality (see Recording Mode on page 110).  
2
Select ‘Bilingual’ from the command  
menu panel.  
ENTER  
ENTER  
8
Select ‘Start Copy’ to start copying.  
3
Select a bilingual audio option.  
Note  
1 When copying to a Video mode DVD or DVD+R/+RW, the chapter markers in the copy may not be in exactly the same position as the original.  
2 When the copy mode is set to something other than High-Speed Copy for copying to a Video mode DVD or DVD+R/+RW, the chapter markers  
of the original are not copied. Chapter markers are put into the copy at regular intervals, according to the Auto Chapter setting (see also Auto  
Chapter (Video)) and Auto Chapter (DVD+R/+RW) on page 132.  
3 When copying to a DVD+R/+RW, MN1 to MN3 and SEP modes are not available.  
4 Optimized mode only available when copying to DVD.  
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5
When the data has been copied, take out the disc  
and load a blank* recordable DVD.  
Using disc backup  
* If you’re using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, the disc doesn’t  
have to be blank, although the previous contents of the  
disc will be erased in the backup process.  
* See also Copyright on page 106.  
This feature offers a simple way to make a backup copy  
of a finalized Video mode disc or DVD+R/+RW. The data  
is copied first to the hard disk drive , then on to another  
1
Disc Back-up  
Disc content saved to Hard Disk Drive.  
Please eject the disc and load a  
recordable disc  
recordable DVD disc.  
HOME MENU  
1
Select ‘Copy’, then ‘Disc backup’ from  
Cancel  
Start  
the Home Menu.  
You can use a DVD-R ver. 2.0 or 2.1 disc, or DVD-RW ver.  
1.1 or ver. 1.2 disc for the backup.  
ENTER  
2
Select a backup option.  
• If you backup a DVD-R disc to DVD-RW, you cannot  
undo the finalization later.  
Start new disc back-up  
Resume writing date  
Erase back-up date  
• Actual recordable capacity of discs vary so there may  
be cases where the contents of the disc you’re  
backing-up will not fit on to a particular blank disc. If  
this happens, please try another brand of disc.  
• DVD-R/-RW discs can only be backed up to DVD-R/-  
RW discs; DVD+R/+RW discs can only be backed  
up to DVD+R/+RW discs.  
There are three backup options:  
Start new disc backup – Start making a backup of a  
disc.  
6
Select ‘Start’ to start writing the backed-up data  
Resume writing data – Record the backup data  
already on the HDD to a recordable DVD.  
to the blank disc.  
Disc Back-up  
Erase backup data – Erase the backup data on the  
Write back-up data from Hard Disk Drive.  
The disc contents will be overwritten.  
OK to start?  
HDD.  
3
Load the disc you want to make a backup of.  
Cancel  
Start  
You can only make backup copies of finalized Video mode  
discs, finalized DVD+R or DVD+RW discs (excluding  
DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL discs).  
• To see the progress of the backup, press DISPLAY.  
• You can cancel the backup process by pressing ONE  
TOUCH COPY for more than one second. However,  
this will make the disc unusable (although if you are  
using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW disc you can re-  
initialize it in order to make it usable again—see  
Initializing recordable DVD discs on page 85.)  
Disc Back-up  
No Disc.  
Please load a disc to be backed-up.  
Cancel  
Start  
7
After the recorder has finished recording the  
ENTER  
backup disc, you can select whether to make another  
backup of the same data or exit.  
4
Select ‘Start’.  
Disc Back-up  
Disc Back-up  
Disc back-up finished.  
Read from disc and save to HDD.  
Start reading?  
To make another back-up copy, please load  
a recordable disc.  
Cancel  
Start  
Cancel  
Start  
• To see the progress of the backup, press DISPLAY.  
• Select Start to make another backup copy or Cancel  
to finish. If you want to make another backup copy,  
return to step 6 above.  
• You can cancel the backup process by pressing ONE  
TOUCH COPY for more than one second.  
Note  
1 It is not possible to play this material directly from the HDD.  
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8
If you don’t need to keep the backup data on the  
HDD, you can delete it now.  
Select Yes to delete the data from the HDD; select No to  
keep it (you can delete it later if you want to).  
Disc Back-up  
The backed-up data is still on the HDD.  
Erasing it will increase the free space  
available. OK to Erase?  
No  
Yes  
• If you decide to leave the backup data on the HDD,  
you can make backup copies to recordable DVD  
discs anytime from the Disc Back-up menu.  
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Using the Jukebox  
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Chapter 10  
Using the Jukebox  
The Jukebox feature allows you to use the recorder’s  
HDD to store and playback music from up to 999 of your  
CDs. You can also transfer WMA/MP3 files stored on CD-  
R/-RW/-ROM or a USB device. Once on the HDD, you can  
name albums, assign them a genre, and set tracks that  
you don’t want to play to Jump.  
• If the CD loaded contains both CD audio tracks and  
WMA/MP3 files, the part currently selected will play.  
Copying files from a USB device to  
the HDD  
DVR-640H-AV only  
Copying music to the HDD  
You can copy WMA or MP3 files from a connected USB  
device, such as a USB drive, to the HDD.  
The first step is to copy some music to the HDD. CD  
audio is copied in real-time, while WMA and MP3 files are  
copied at high speed. All tracks are copied from each  
1
2
Connect the USB device.  
1
CD as an album.  
Select ‘Jukebox’ from the Home Menu.  
HOME MENU  
WMA/MP3 album and track names are copied along with  
the audio. CD album and track names are not copied, but  
you can add these later (see Editing Jukebox albums on  
page 114).  
ENTER  
3
4
Select ‘Listen to Music from USB Device’.  
Select ‘Copy Album’ from the command  
Usually, the tracks are copied to the HDD in the order  
they appear on the CD. When copying CD audio, you can  
copy them in some other order using the program play  
mode. See Program play on page 93 for how to do this.  
ENTER  
menu panel.  
Note that once copied to the HDD, audio tracks cannot  
be copied to a recordable DVD disc.  
ENTER  
5
Select ‘Yes’ to confirm or ‘No’ to cancel.  
The selected folder on the USB device will be copied to  
the HDD.  
Important  
• While copying CD audio, no other recorder operation  
is possible.  
• Up to 99 folders/999 files on the USB device are  
copyable/displayable.  
• When copying CD audio, scheduled timer recordings  
will not start until copying is complete.  
• Copy protected CDs may not copy successfully.  
Playing music from the Jukebox  
1
2
Load the CD you want to copy to the HDD.  
You can select albums or individual tracks from the  
2
HOME MENU  
Select ‘Copy’ from the Home Menu.  
Jukebox to play.  
HOME MENU  
1
2
Select ‘Jukebox’ from the Home Menu.  
Select a Jukebox option.  
ENTER  
3
Select ‘DVD/CD to HDD’.  
On pressing ENTER all tracks (or files) on the CD are  
copied to the HDD.  
ENTER  
Listen to Music/Edit – Listen to CDs that have been  
copied to the HDD.  
• You can also start copying by starting playback of the  
CD (including program play) and then pressing ONE  
TOUCH COPY.  
Listen to Music (WMA/MP3)/Edit – Listen to WMA  
or MP3 files that have been stored on the HDD.  
• To cancel copying an audio CD, press and hold ONE  
TOUCH COPY for more than one second.  
Listen to Music from USB Device – Listen to music  
from an external USB device.  
• To cancel copying a WMA/MP3 disc, press ENTER.  
Note  
1 The recorder can copy up to 999 CDs; a CD can contain up to 99 tracks. The recorded audio format is 256 kbps Dolby Digital.  
2 The digital audio output contains a copy-prohibit signal when albums are playing from the HDD.  
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Genre  
ENTER  
3
Select what you want to play.  
Jukebox  
10Albums  
The screen below shows CD albums stored on the HDD:  
Play  
Erase  
Edit  
ALL  
1
Sort
All Genresm2  
By
No Category  
m3  
m4  
m5  
m6  
m7  
m8  
2
Best  
Rock  
Pop  
Album name  
Gen
3
Play Mode  
4
A
Jazz  
5
Genre Name  
Classical  
Jukebox  
6
10Albums  
7
3
4
Album1  
Album2  
ALL  
1
Play  
Erase  
Edit  
Album1 The Planets/Mars-Venus-Mercury-Jup  
iter-Saturn-Uranus-Nep  
Total 12 1.14.58  
HDD  
1-10  
By number  
5
6
7
8
9
Album3  
Album4  
Album5  
Album6  
Album7  
2
0.03.58  
Remain  
60h30m  
3
Play Mode  
4
All Genres  
5
Genre Name  
All Genres – All albums are displayed.  
6
7
10 Album8  
Genre – Only albums in the selected genre are  
Album1 The Planets/Mars-Venus-Mercury-Jup  
HDD  
1-10  
0.03.58  
iter-Saturn-Uranus-Nep  
Total 12 1.14.58  
classical  
displayed.  
Remain  
60h30m  
Info for selected album  
Playback status  
Editing Jukebox albums  
• If you select a whole album to play, all tracks that are  
not set to Jump will play.  
A number of commands are available for editing and  
changing the playback behaviour of albums.  
• If you want to start playback from a selected track in  
an album, or play a track that is set to Jump, press ꢀ  
to enter the track list then select a track to play.  
1
Select ‘Jukebox’ from the Home Menu.  
HOME MENU  
• Press SUBTITLE or ANGLE to change the page.  
ENTER  
2
Select ‘Listen to Music/Edit’ or ‘Listen to  
Changing the album view  
Music (WMA/MP3)/Edit’.  
ENTER  
1
From the album list, display the view  
3
Select what you want to edit.  
options menu panel.  
ENTER  
ENTER  
4
Select an edit function from the  
2
Select a view option.  
command menu panel.  
Erase – Erase the selected track (if all tracks in an  
album are selected, the whole album is erased).  
Jukebox  
10Albums  
ALL  
1
Play  
Erase  
Edit  
Sort
By number 2  
Edit > Edit Title – Enter a name of up to 64  
characters for the album. See page Title Name on  
page 99 for how to enter names.  
Re
By favorite  
m3  
m4  
m5  
m6  
m7  
m8  
2
By album  
Genr
3
Play Mode  
4
A
Cancel  
5
Genre Name  
6
Edit > Set Genre – Set or change the genre for the  
7
album.  
Album1 The Planets/Mars-Venus-Mercury-Jup  
HDD  
1-10  
0.03.58  
iter-Saturn-Uranus-Nep  
Total 12 1.14.58  
classical  
1
Remain  
60h30m  
Edit > Jump Set – Set a track to jump so that it  
doesn't play (choose this command again to cancel  
the Jump setting).  
Sort order  
By number – Albums are listed by the album  
number.  
Play Mode – Change the playback order for albums  
and tracks.  
By favorite – Most often listened to music appears  
at the top of the list.  
Genre Name – Enter a name of up to 12 characters  
for a genre. See page Title Name on page 99 for how  
to enter names.  
By album – Albums are listed alphabetically.  
Note  
1 Tracks set to Jump will be skipped during consecutive track playback.  
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Chapter 11  
The PhotoViewer (DVR-640H-AV)  
From the Photo Viewer you can view JPEG photos and  
ENTER  
picture files stored on the HDD, recordable DVD or CD-  
ROM/R/RW, or on a USB-equipped digital camera. You  
can also import files and save them to the recorder’s  
HDD or a DVD-R/RW disc.  
3
Select the folder containing the files you  
1
want to view, copy or edit.  
Currently selected  
folder in folder list  
Currently selected File information  
thumbnail  
PhotoViewer  
HDD  
Locating JPEG picture files  
File  
Date/Time  
Chair No.  
24/01/2006 10:00AM  
2
x
Size  
1920  
1440  
1
2
5
8
3
6
9
001. 12/12 TUE  
002. 12/13 WED  
003. 12/14 THU  
004. 12/15 FRI  
005. 12/16 SAT  
006. 12/17 SUN  
007. 12/18 MON  
008. 12/19 TUE  
1
Select ‘Photo Viewer’ from the Home  
HOME MENU  
Menu.  
4
7
ENTER  
2
Select the location of the files you want  
to view or edit.  
Press ENTER to display the menu.  
Press RETURN to go back to folder selection.  
1/2  
1/3  
View/Edit photos on the HDD  
View photos on CD/DVD  
Pages in  
folder list  
Incompatible/  
unknown file  
Pages in  
file view  
a
View photos on  
a
USB device  
a USB device  
• If you encounter a disc that will not play, check that  
the disc and file formats are compatible with this  
recorder (see JPEG file compatibility and PC-created  
disc compatibility on page 48).  
Copy photos from  
View/Edit photos on the HDD – View or edit photos  
already stored on the recorder’s HDD.  
View photos on a CD/DVD – View photos on a  
Fujicolor CD, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, or DVD-R/RW.  
Playing a slideshow  
View photos on a USB device – View photos on a  
digital camera (or other USB device) connected to  
the USB port.  
ENTER  
1
Select a folder from the folder list.  
Copy photos from a USB device – Copy all photos  
on a connected USB device to the HDD.  
The first nine images from the selected folder are  
displayed as thumbnails in the main part of the screen.  
• The larger the file size, the longer it takes the recorder  
to load the file.  
• To start the slideshow from the first file in the folder,  
skip to step 4 after pressing ENTER.  
ENTER  
2
Select ‘File Selection’ from the menu.  
The first thumbnail image is highlighted.  
• You can also select a folder, then press to get to  
the thumbnail view area.  
Note  
1 Up to 999 files or 99 folders are viewable, but if there are more files/folders than this on the disc or connected USB camera it is still possible  
to view them all using the Reload function (see the following page).  
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• To get back to the folder list, press RETURN (or ꢂ  
Zooming an image  
when the leftmost thumbnail is highlighted).  
During a slideshow you can zoom in to enlarge a portion  
of the picture by a factor of two or four. You can also move  
the area of the picture displayed.  
3
4
Select a thumbnail.  
• Use the and buttons to display the previous/  
next page of thumbnails.  
ENTER  
1
Press during the slideshow to zoom the  
picture.  
Repeated presses cycle between zoom off,  
2 x zoom and 4 x zoom. The zoom factor is displayed on-  
screen.  
ENTER  
Select ‘Start Slideshow’ from the menu.  
• You can also select a file or folder then press PLAY  
to start playing the slideshow.  
2
Use to move the zoomed area.  
• Use PREV / NEXT to display the previous/  
next picture, or PAUSE to pause the slideshow.  
• Depending on the aspect ratio, some pictures may be  
displayed with black bars top and bottom, or left and  
right.  
Rotating an image  
You can rotate the displayed picture during a slideshow  
so you can always view pictures the right way up,  
whichever way they were taken.  
• Large picture files may take a few seconds to display.  
This is normal.  
ANGLE  
+
MAIN  
SUB  
Press during the slideshow to rotate  
• During playback of the slideshow you can listen to  
WMA/MP3 files in the Slideshow genre (see Editing  
Jukebox albums on page 114)  
the displayed picture clockwise by 90º.  
Press repeatedly to continue rotating the picture in  
increments of 90º.  
STOP  
5
6
Press to return to the thumbnail view area.  
• You can also use the RETURN button.  
Importing files to the HDD  
You can import files and save them on to the HDD from  
RETURN  
2
Press to return to the folder view area.  
• With the leftmost thumbnail highlighted, you can  
use the button.  
a CD, DVD or a connected USB camera. Once on the  
HDD you can edit and organize your pictures and print  
them out if you’ve connected a PictBridge-compatible  
printer.  
• To exit the Photo Viewer, press HOME MENU.  
Reloading files from a disc or USB device  
If you have a disc with more than 1000 files and/or 100  
folders, you can still view all the images using the reload  
function.  
ENTER  
1
Select the location of folders/files you  
want to import.  
To import a whole folder, press ENTER here and skip to  
step 4 below.  
• To import multiple folders, use the Multi-Mode; see  
Selecting multiple files or folders on page 117.  
1
Navigate to the last entry in the folder list  
(‘Read next: ...’).  
ENTER  
ENTER  
2
Load the next batch of up to 999 files/99  
2
3
Select ‘File Selection’ from the menu.  
folders from the disc or connected USB device.  
It will take a moment (at most a few minutes) to load in  
the images.  
Select a file to import, then press ENTER.  
• To import multiple folders, use the Multi-Mode; see  
Selecting multiple files or folders below.  
1
Note  
1 You can press HOME MENU to exit the Photo Viewer screen while the recorder is reloading images. (If you enter the Photo Viewer again, it  
will resume reloading if from a CD or DVD.)  
2 For files you want to keep permanently, we recommend backing up to DVD-R/RW.  
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• To remove a file/folder from the list, select Cancel  
Selection from the menu.  
ENTER  
4
Select ‘Copy to HDD’ from the menu.  
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Multi-Mode  
File  
2
PhotoViewer  
Chair No.  
CD/DVD  
Date/Time  
24/01/2006 10:00AM  
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Size  
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1440  
File  
2
1
2
5
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3
6
9
Date/Time  
24/01/2006 10:00AM  
x
001. 12/12 TUE  
002. 12/13 WED  
003. 12/14 THU  
004. 12/15 FRI  
005. 12/16 SAT  
006. 12/17 SUN  
007. 12/18 MON  
008. 12/19 TUE  
Size  
1920 1440  
1
2
5
8
Start Slideshow  
Copy all to HDD  
001. 12/12 TUE  
002. 12/13 WED  
003. 12/14 THU  
004. 12/15 FRI  
005. 12/16 SAT  
006. 12/17 SUN  
007. 12/18 MON  
008. 12/19 TUE  
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Copy to HDD  
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7
Print  
Multi-Mode  
Cancel  
Press STOP or ENTER to display the menu  
and cancel selection.  
1/2  
1/3  
Press ENTER to display the menu.  
Press RETURN to go back to folder selection.  
1/2  
1/3  
ENTER  
4
5
Display the command menu.  
ENTER  
5
Select ‘Yes’ to confirm and copy the  
ENTER  
folder(s)/file(s), or ‘No’ to cancel.  
Select the command you want to apply to  
• The files will be copied to the HDD with the same  
folder structure as the original.  
all the selected items.  
• Importing to the HDD will not work if there is  
insufficient space on the HDD, or if there are already  
the maximum number of files and/or folders on the  
HDD (999 folders/999 files per folder).  
Importing files from a USB device  
Use this feature to copy all the files on a connected USB  
device to this recorder’s HDD.  
Selecting multiple files or folders  
The Multi-Mode allows you to select multiple folders/files  
at once for importing or editing.  
Important  
• After backing up the pictures on your USB device to  
HDD, we recommend verifying that they have been  
recorded properly before deleting anything from the  
camera.  
ENTER  
1
Select the folder containing the files you  
want to import.  
ENTER  
ENTER  
1
Select ‘Copy photos from a USB device’  
2
Select ‘Multi-Mode’ from the menu.  
from the main Photo Viewer menu.  
PhotoViewer  
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HDD  
Folder  
ENTER  
2
Select ‘Yes’ to confirm or ‘No’ to cancel.  
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4
7
2
5
8
File selection  
001. 12/12 TUE  
002. 12/13 WED  
003. 12/14 THU  
004. 12/15 FRI  
005. 12/16 SAT  
006. 12/17 SUN  
007. 12/18 MON  
008. 12/19 TUE  
Start Slideshow  
• While the files are being imported, any timer  
programs set to start will not begin, and no other  
operation is possible.  
New Folder  
Folder Options  
Copy to DVD  
Multi-Mode  
Cancel  
Use [][] to select, then press [] to  
select file. Press ENTER to display menu.  
1/2  
1/3  
ENTER  
3
To add a file/folder to the list, select it,  
then choose ‘Select’ from the menu.  
A checkbox mark () is shown by the item you selected.  
• You can also select a file or folder and press STOP  
to add it to the list.  
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Copying selected files to a DVD-R/-RW Editing files on the HDD  
This feature allows you just to copy some of the files  
stored on HDD to a DVD.  
There are a number of commands you can use to edit and  
organize your pictures stored on the HDD.  
A slideshow of the files is also recorded on the disc as a  
Video mode title, making it possible to view the photos on  
other DVD players/recorders that may not be compatible  
with JPEG file playback. Note however that you may need  
to finalize the disc before it will play on another DVD  
player (copying selected files doesn’t automatically  
finalize the disc).  
Creating a new folder  
ENTER  
1
From the folder list, display the menu.  
ENTER  
2
Select ‘New Folder’.  
The folder appears at the bottom of the folder list with the  
name F_number.  
Important  
• A maximum of 99 titles can be recorded.  
• Slideshows can contain up to 99 files. If there are  
more files than this in the slideshow, multiple  
slideshows are created on the disc.  
PhotoViewer  
12/13 WED  
HDD  
Folder  
1
4
7
2
5
8
File selection  
001. 12/12 TUE  
002. 12/13 WED  
003. 12/14 THU  
004. 12/15 FRI  
005. 12/16 SAT  
006. 12/17 SUN  
007. 12/18 MON  
008. 12/19 TUE  
Start Slideshow  
• If you erase a slideshow title from a DVD the  
slideshow will become unplayable but the free space  
will not increase.  
New Folder  
Folder Options  
Copy to DVD  
Multi-Mode  
Cancel  
1
Load a blank (or unfinalized Video mode) DVD-R  
or DVD-RW disc.  
Use [][] to select, then press [] to  
select file. Press ENTER to display menu.  
1/2  
1/3  
• There can be up to 999 folders on the HDD.  
ENTER  
2
Select ‘View/Edit Photos on the HDD’  
Erasing a file or folder  
from the menu.  
ENTER  
ENTER  
1
Select the file(s) or folder(s) you want to  
3
Select the file(s) or folder(s) you want to  
erase.  
copy.  
• To erase multiple folders, use the Multi-Mode; see  
Selecting multiple files or folders on page 117.  
• Copying a folder will copy all the files contained in it.  
• To copy multiple folders, use the Multi-Mode; see  
• Erasing a folder will erase all the files contained in it.  
Please be careful!  
Selecting multiple files or folders on page 117.  
• You can’t erase files that have been locked.  
ENTER  
4
5
Select ‘Copy to DVD’ from the menu.  
• Folders containing locked files can’t be erased.  
Unlocked files in the folder, however, will be erased.  
ENTER  
Select ‘Yes’ to confirm or ‘No’ to cancel.  
ENTER  
2
Select ‘File Options’ or ‘Folder Options’.  
• Folder names on the disc will be number PIONR. File  
names will be PHOT number.  
PhotoViewer  
Chair No.  
HDD  
• Note that during copying, any timer programs set to  
start will not begin, and no other operation is  
possible.  
File  
2
Date/Time  
24/01/2006 10:00AM  
x
Size  
1920 1440  
1
2
5
8
Start Slideshow  
File Options  
001. 12/12 TUE  
002. 12/13 WED  
003. 12/14 THU  
004. 12/15 FRI  
005. 12/16 SAT  
006. 12/17 SUN  
007. 12/18 MON  
008. 12/19 TUE  
Print  
• While ‘Cancel’ is displayed, you can press ENTER to  
cancel.  
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Copy to DVD  
Multi-Mode  
Cancel  
Press ENTER to display the menu.  
Press RETURN to go back to folder selection.  
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1/3  
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ENTER  
ENTER  
3
Select ‘Erase’ or ‘Erase Folder’.  
4
to.  
Select a folder to copy the folder(s)/file(s)  
Select ‘Yes’ to confirm, or ‘No’ to cancel.  
• Copying to the HDD will not work if there is  
insufficient space on the HDD; if there are already the  
maximum number of files and/or folders on the HDD.  
PhotoViewer  
Chair No.  
HDD  
File  
2
Date/Time  
24/01/2006 10:00AM  
x
Size  
1920 1440  
ENTER  
1
2
5
8
001. 12/12 TUE  
002. 12/13 WED  
003. 12/14 THU  
004. 12/15 FRI  
005. 12/16 SAT  
006. 12/17 SUN  
007. 12/18 MON  
008. 12/19 TUE  
Erase  
Copy  
5
4
7
Rename File  
Lock  
Cancel  
Press ENTER to display the menu.  
Press RETURN to go back to folder selection.  
1/2  
1/3  
Naming files and folders  
1
Select the file or folder you want to rename.  
ENTER  
You can’t rename files that have been locked.  
4
Select ‘Yes’ to confirm, or ‘No’ to cancel.  
2
3
Select ‘File Options’ or ‘Folder Options’.  
Select ‘Rename File’ or ‘Rename Folder’.  
• You can also erase a file or folder by pressing CLEAR  
when the file or folder is highlighted. Press ENTER to  
confirm.  
PhotoViewer  
Chair No.  
HDD  
File  
2
Date/Time  
24/01/2006 10:00AM  
x
Copying files  
Size  
1920 1440  
1
2
5
8
Start Slideshow  
Erase  
Copy  
Rename Fil  
001. 12/12 TUE  
002. 12/13 WED  
003. 12/14 THU  
004. 12/15 FRI  
005. 12/16 SAT  
006. 12/17 SUN  
007. 12/18 MON  
008. 12/19 TUE  
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ENTER  
Lock  
1
Select the file(s) or folder(s) you want to  
copy.  
Cancel  
• Copying a folder will copy all the files contained in it.  
Press ENTER to display the menu.  
Press RETURN to go back to folder selection.  
1/2  
1/3  
• To copy multiple folders, use the Multi-Mode; see  
Selecting multiple files or folders on page 117.  
4
Enter a new name for the file/folder.  
Filenames or Foldernames can be up to 64 characters  
long.  
ENTER  
2
3
Select ‘File Options’ or ‘Folder Options’.  
Locking/Unlocking files  
Locking files will protect them from accidental erasure  
and prevent them from being renamed.  
ENTER  
Select ‘Copy’ or ‘Copy Folder Contents’.  
Use the same process to both lock and unlock files.  
Locked files are displayed in the Photo Viewer with a  
padlock icon.  
PhotoViewer  
Chair No.  
HDD  
File  
2
Date/Time  
24/01/2006 10:00AM  
x
Size  
1920 1440  
1
2
5
8
Start Slideshow  
Erase  
Copy  
Rename Fil  
001. 12/12 TUE  
002. 12/13 WED  
003. 12/14 THU  
004. 12/15 FRI  
005. 12/16 SAT  
006. 12/17 SUN  
007. 12/18 MON  
008. 12/19 TUE  
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Lock  
1
Select the file(s) you want to lock (or  
unlock).  
Cancel  
• To lock/unlock multiple folders, use the Multi-Mode;  
see Selecting multiple files or folders on page 117.  
Press ENTER to display the menu.  
Press RETURN to go back to folder selection.  
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1/3  
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ENTER  
ENTER  
2
3
Select ‘File Options’ or ‘Folder Options’.  
3
Select ‘Start’ to confirm, or ‘Cancel’ to  
cancel.  
• Once printing has started, you can cancel by  
pressing ENTER.  
ENTER  
Select ‘Lock’ or ‘Lock Folder Contents’.  
PhotoViewer  
Chair No.  
HDD  
Tip  
File  
2
Date/Time  
24/01/2006 10:00AM  
x
Size  
1920 1440  
• Paper size and layout can be set; the options  
available depend on your printer—check the printer  
manual for details.  
1
2
5
8
Start Slideshow  
Erase  
Copy  
Rename Fil  
001. 12/12 TUE  
002. 12/13 WED  
003. 12/14 THU  
004. 12/15 FRI  
005. 12/16 SAT  
006. 12/17 SUN  
007. 12/18 MON  
008. 12/19 TUE  
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Lock  
Cancel  
Press ENTER to display the menu.  
Press RETURN to go back to folder selection.  
1/2  
1/3  
Locked files are shown with a padlock icon next to them.  
Printing files  
Connecting a PictBridge-compatible printer to the USB  
1
port will enable you to print out picture files stored on  
the HDD, or directly from a digital camera.  
Make sure that the printer (and your digital camera if you  
are using that as a source) is connected to the recorder  
before starting.  
ENTER  
1
2
Select the file(s) you want to print.  
• To print multiple folders, use the Multi-Mode; see  
Selecting multiple files or folders on page 117.  
ENTER  
Select ‘Print’ from the menu.  
PhotoViewer  
Chair No.  
HDD  
File  
2
Date/Time  
24/01/2006 10:00AM  
x
Size  
1920 1440  
1
2
5
8
Start Slideshow  
File Options  
001. 12/12 TUE  
002. 12/13 WED  
003. 12/14 THU  
004. 12/15 FRI  
005. 12/16 SAT  
006. 12/17 SUN  
007. 12/18 MON  
008. 12/19 TUE  
Print  
4
7
Copy to DVD  
Multi-Mode  
Cancel  
Press ENTER to display the menu.  
Press RETURN to go back to folder selection.  
1/2  
1/3  
It takes a moment for the recorder to communicate with  
the printer. During this time you can press ENTER to  
cancel the print.  
Note  
1 Picture files should be standard DCF format. Non-standard files may not print properly.  
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Chapter 12  
The PhotoViewer (DVR-440H-AV)  
From the PhotoViewer you can view JPEG photos and  
1
picture files stored on a CD-ROM/R/RW.  
Playing a slideshow  
ENTER  
1
Select a folder from the folder list.  
Locating JPEG picture files  
The first nine images from the selected folder are  
displayed as thumbnails in the main part of the screen.  
HOME MENU  
1
Select ‘PhotoViewer’ from the Home  
• The larger the file size, the longer it takes the recorder  
to load the file.  
Menu.  
The first thumbnail image is highlighted.  
ENTER  
• You can also select a folder, then press to get to  
2
Select the folder containing the files you  
the thumbnail view area.  
want to view.  
• To get back to the folder list, press RETURN (or ꢂ  
when the leftmost thumbnail is highlighted).  
Currently selected  
folder in folder list  
Currently selected File information  
thumbnail  
ENTER  
PhotoViewer  
2
Select a thumbnail from which to start  
File  
Chair No. 2  
the sideshow.  
Date/Time  
24/01/2006 10:00AM  
x
Size  
1920 1440  
• Use the and buttons to display the previous/  
next page of thumbnails.  
1
2
5
8
3
6
9
001. 12/12 TUE  
002. 12/13 WED  
003. 12/14 THU  
004. 12/15 FRI  
005. 12/16 SAT  
006. 12/17 SUN  
007. 12/18 MON  
008. 12/19 TUE  
• You can also select a file or folder then press PLAY  
to start playing the slideshow.  
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• Use PREV / NEXT to display the previous/  
next picture, or PAUSE to pause the slideshow.  
• Depending on the aspect ratio, some pictures may be  
displayed with black bars top and bottom, or left and  
right.  
Press ENTER to start slideshow. To  
return to folder list, press RETURN.  
1/2  
1/3  
• Large picture files may take a few seconds to display.  
This is normal.  
Pages in  
folder list  
Incompatible/  
unknown file  
Pages in  
file view  
• If you encounter a disc that will not play, check that  
the disc and file formats are compatible with this  
recorder (see JPEG file compatibility on page 48 and  
PC-created disc compatibility on page 48).  
STOP  
3
4
Press to return to the thumbnail view area.  
• You can also use the RETURN button.  
RETURN  
Press to return to the folder view area.  
• With the leftmost thumbnail highlighted, you can  
use the button.  
• To exit the PhotoViewer, press HOME MENU.  
Note  
1 Up to 999 files or 99 folders are viewable, but if there are more files/folders than this on the disc it is still possible to view them all using the  
Reload function (see the following page).  
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Zooming an image  
During a slideshow you can zoom in to enlarge a portion  
of the picture by a factor of two or four. You can also move  
the area of the picture displayed.  
ENTER  
1
Press during the slideshow to zoom the  
picture.  
Repeated presses cycle between zoom off, 2 x zoom and 4 x  
zoom. The zoom factor is displayed on-screen.  
2
Use to move the zoomed area.  
Rotating an image  
You can rotate the displayed picture during a slideshow  
so you can always view pictures the right way up,  
whichever way they were taken.  
ANGLE  
+
Press during the slideshow to rotate  
MAIN  
SUB  
the displayed picture clockwise by 90º.  
Press repeatedly to continue rotating the picture in  
increments of 90º.  
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Chapter 13  
The Disc Setup menu  
From the Disc Setup menu you can name discs, lock the  
contents to prevent accidental recording and erasure,  
initialize and finalize discs. The Disc Setup menu is  
accessed from the Home menu:  
Lock Disc  
DVD (VR) DVD-RAM  
• Default setting: Off  
Locking the disc will prevent accidental recording,  
editing or erasing of the disc.  
Basic settings  
Important  
Input Disc Name  
• A locked disc can still be initialized (which will  
completely erase the disc).  
DVD (VR) DVD (Video) DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM  
HOME MENU  
1
Select ‘Disc Setup’ from the Home  
When you initialize a disc for recording, the recorder  
automatically assigns a name for the disc ranging from  
DISC 1 to DISC 99. You can use the Input Disc Name  
function to change the default disc name to something  
more descriptive. This name appears when you load the  
disc and when you display disc information on-screen.  
Menu.  
ENTER  
2
Select ‘Basic’ > ‘Lock disc’ then ‘On’ or  
‘Off’.  
HOME MENU  
1
Select ‘Disc Setup’ from the Home  
Disc Setup  
Menu.  
On  
Off  
Basic  
Input Disc Name  
Lock Disc  
Initialize  
Finalize  
Optimize HDD  
ENTER  
2
Select ‘Basic’ > ‘Input Disc Name’ > ‘Next  
Screen’.  
Disc Setup  
Set to On to prevent accidental recording, editing or  
erasing of the disc loaded. If you need to unlock the disc  
to make edits, select Off.  
Input Disc Name  
Lock Disc  
Next Screen  
Basic  
Initialize  
Finalize  
Optimize HDD  
Initialize settings  
DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-RAM  
ENTER  
3
Input a name for the disc.  
You can initialize a recordable DVD-R/-RW disc for either  
VR mode or Video mode recording.  
The disc name can be up to 64 characters long for a VR  
mode disc, or 40 for a Video mode discs and DVD+R/  
+RW.  
The first time you load a new DVD-RW disc, it will be  
automatically initialized for recording according to the  
DVD-RW Auto Init. setting in the Initial Setup menu (see  
page 132).  
• See Title Name on page 99 for more on navigating the  
input screen.  
New DVD-R discs are ready for Video mode recording  
when you load them, but it is also possible to initialize  
1
them for VR mode recording.  
DVD+RW and DVD-RAM discs can also be initialized as  
a way of erasing the entire disc. When initializing a DVD-  
RAM disc, select VR mode.  
Note  
1 Once initialized for VR mode recording it is not possible to re-initialize the disc for Video mode recording. Also, once recorded in Video mode,  
the disc cannot be re-initialized for VR mode recording.  
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See Initializing recordable DVD discs on page 85 for  
detailed instructions.  
Important  
• Optimizing the HDD can take as long as eight hours.  
During optimization, playback and recording are not  
possible.  
Finalize settings  
• Canceling optimization mid-way does not undo the  
optimization already done, so the HDD will be partly  
optimized.  
Finalize  
DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+RW  
HOME MENU  
1
Select ‘Disc Setup’ from the Home  
Menu.  
Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings in place so that the disc  
can be played on a regular DVD player or computer  
equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM drive.  
ENTER  
2
Select ‘Optimize HDD’ then ‘Start’.  
It is also possible to finalize DVD+RW discs. This is only  
necessary if you want to a player to display a title menu  
for the disc.  
Disc Setup  
Start  
Basic  
Start Optimization  
Initialize  
Finalize  
See Recording from a DV camcorder on page 83 for  
detailed instructions.  
Optimize HDD  
Undo Finalize  
DVD-RW  
A progress bar indicates how long there is left to go.  
You can undo the finalization on DVD-RW discs recorded  
on this recorder in Video mode. You need to do this if you  
want to record more material or edit material already on  
Initialize HDD  
the disc.  
HDD  
You can also undo the finalization of VR mode discs  
which have been finalized on other DVD recorders. If  
when you load a disc the message This disc cannot be  
recorded. Undo the finalization is displayed, use this  
command to be able to record on the disc using this  
recorder.  
When your DVD recorder is working without a problem  
this option is not visible in the Disc Setup menu.  
However, if the HDD file system becomes corrupted for  
some reason, you can initialize the HDD to fix the  
problem. Note that initializing the HDD will erase all the  
data on it.  
1
Select ‘Disc Setup’ from the Home  
HOME MENU  
Menu.  
HOME MENU  
1
Select ‘Disc Setup’ from the Home  
Menu.  
ENTER  
2
Select ‘Finalize’ > ‘Undo Finalize’ then  
ENTER  
‘Start’.  
2
Select ‘Initialize HDD’ then ‘Start’.  
Disc Setup  
Start  
Basic  
Initialize  
Optimize HDD  
HDD  
Initialize  
Finalize  
InitializeHDD
As you record, erase and edit recordings, the HDD file  
system gradually becomes fragmented. Periodically, the  
HDD will need optimizing to ‘clean up’ all the fragmented  
files.  
When the HDD needs optimizing the recorder will  
automatically display a message recommending  
optimization.  
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The Video Adjust menu  
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Chapter 14  
The Video Adjust menu  
Using the Video Adjust menu you can set up the picture  
quality for the built-in tuner and external inputs, for disc  
playback, and for recording.  
Creating your own set  
There are three user presets in which you can save your  
own set of picture quality settings.  
1
Follow Choosing a preset above and select one of  
the user presets (Memory 1, 2 or 3).  
Setting the picture quality for TV and  
external inputs  
ENTER  
2
3
Select ‘Detailed Settings’.  
Picture Creation lets you choose a set of picture quality  
settings for the built-in TV tuner and for each external  
input. There are several preset settings that suit various  
sources, or you can create up to three of your own sets.  
Pr 1  
Memory1  
Detailed Settings  
Choosing a preset  
ENTER  
Select the setting you want to adjust.  
1
With the recorder stopped, press to  
HOME MENU  
display the Home Menu.  
Memory1  
Pr  
1
Prog. Motion  
PureCinma  
3-D Y/C  
Motion  
Still  
ENTER  
Auto1  
2
3
Select ‘Video Adjust’.  
Motion  
Off  
Still  
Max  
Max  
YNR  
CNR  
Off  
ENTER  
White AGC  
White Level  
Off  
Select a preset.  
Min  
Max  
Pr 1  
Tuner  
Detailed Settings  
You can adjust the following settings:  
• Prog. Motion – Adjusts the motion and still picture  
quality when video output is set to progressive.  
• Use the VIDEO IN button to switch between the built-  
in TV tuner and the external inputs.  
• PureCinema – This setting optimizes the picture for  
film material when the video output is set to  
progressive. Usually this is best left set to Auto; try  
switching to Off if the picture appears unnatural.  
• Use the ꢆ/ꢇ buttons to change the channel of  
the built-in TV tuner.  
There are six presets available:  
• 3-D Y/C – Adjusts the brightness / colour separation  
(NTSC video input only).  
Tuner – suitable for general TV broadcasts  
VCR – suitable for video cassettes  
• YNR – Adjusts the amount of noise reduction (NR)  
DTV/LDP – suitable for digital broadcasts and  
applied to the Y (brightness) component.  
Laserdiscs  
• CNR – Adjusts the amount of noise reduction (NR)  
Memory1 – user preset 1  
Memory2 – user preset 2  
Memory3 – user preset 3  
applied to the C (colour) component.  
White AGC – Turn on for automatic white level  
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adjustment.  
White Level – Adjusts the intensity of white.  
You can press DISPLAY to see the individual settings for  
the current preset (Tuner, VCR or DTV/LDP).  
Black Level – Adjusts the intensity of black.  
Black Setup – Corrects the standard reference black  
level (NTSC video input only).  
Note  
1 When White AGC is On, the White Level setting can’t be adjusted.  
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Hue – Adjusts overall balance between red and  
green.  
Creating your own set  
There are three user presets in which you can save your  
own set of picture quality settings for disc playback.  
Chroma Level – Adjusts how rich the colours  
appear.  
1
Follow Choosing a preset above and select one of  
the user presets (Memory 1, 2 or 3).  
ENTER  
2
Move the cursor down and select ‘Detailed  
4
5
Adjust the currently selected setting.  
Settings’.  
HOME MENU  
Press to exit.  
You can now use the preset for any other input or the  
built-in TV tuner.  
Memory1  
Detailed Settings  
3
Select the picture quality setting you want to  
Tip  
adjust.  
• To see more of the picture as you adjust different  
settings, press ENTER after selecting the setting you  
want to adjust.  
Memory1  
Prog. Motion  
PureCinma  
YNR  
Motion  
Still  
Auto1  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Min  
Max  
Max  
Max  
Max  
Max  
BNR  
Setting the picture quality for disc  
playback  
MNR  
Detail  
White Level  
This setting determines how the picture will look when  
playing discs.  
You can adjust the following settings:  
• Prog. Motion – Adjusts the motion and still picture  
quality when video output is set to progressive.  
Choosing a preset  
HOME MENU  
1
With a disc playing (or paused), press to  
• PureCinema – This setting optimizes the picture for  
film material when the video output is set to  
progressive. Usually this is best left set to Auto 1; try  
switching to Auto 2, On or Off if the picture appears  
unnatural.  
display the Home Menu.  
ENTER  
2
3
Select ‘Video Adjust’.  
YNR – Adjusts the amount of noise reduction (NR)  
applied to the Y (brightness) component.  
ENTER  
• BNR – Adjusts the amount of noise reduction (NR)  
applied to the block noise (artefacts visible in areas of  
flat colour, caused by MPEG compression).  
Select a setting.  
MNR – Adjusts the amount of noise reduction (NR)  
applied to the mosquito noise (artefacts visible  
around the edges of an image, caused by MPEG  
compression).  
TV  
Detailed Settings  
There are six presets available:  
Detail – Adjusts how sharp edges appear.  
White Level – Adjusts the intensity of white.  
Black Level – Adjusts the intensity of black.  
TV – suitable for LCD and cathode-ray tube TVs  
PDP – suitable for plasma display screens  
Professional – suitable for professional monitors  
Memory1 – user preset 1  
Black Setup – Corrects the standard reference black  
level (NTSC video playback only).  
Memory2 – user preset 2  
Gamma Correction – Adjusts the brightness of  
darker images.  
Memory3 – user preset 3  
You can press DISPLAY to see the individual settings for  
the current preset (TV, PDP or Professional).  
Hue – Adjusts overall balance between red and  
green.  
Chroma Level – Adjusts how rich the colours  
appear.  
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The Video Adjust menu  
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4
Use the ꢂ/ꢀ buttons to adjust the currently  
selected picture quality setting.  
5
When you have all the settings as you want  
them, press HOME MENU to exit.  
Tip  
• To see more of the picture as you adjust different  
settings, press ENTER after selecting the setting you  
want to adjust.  
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The Initial Setup menu  
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Chapter 15  
The Initial Setup menu  
Using the Initial Setup menu  
The Initial Setup menu is where you can set various recorder options for sound, picture, language and so on.  
Some settings can only be changed when the recorder is stopped. During playback and recording these settings are  
grayed out in the Initial Setup menu.  
Except for the Setup Navigator, menu screens are exited automatically after 20 minutes of inactivity.  
Press HOME MENU and select ‘Initial Setup’.  
In the table below, the default option is marked with a •.  
Setting  
Options  
Explanation  
Basic  
Clock Setting  
Auto  
Set the channel that broadcasts a clock signal and the clock will be set automat-  
ically.  
Manual •  
If there is no channel that broadcasts a clock signal in your area, you can set the  
time and date manually.  
The clock must be set in order to use timer recording.  
Input Line System  
525 System  
Use for NTSC or PAL-60 recording from an external input.  
Use for standard PAL or SECAM recording.  
625 System •  
See also About the input line system on page 134 for more information on this setting.  
Power Save  
Mode 1  
Mode 2  
Off •  
Only signals arriving at the antenna input are passed through to the antenna  
output when the recorder is in standby.  
No input signals are passed through to the outputs when the recorder is in  
standby.  
When the recorder is in standby, all signals arriving at the SCART and antenna  
inputs are passed along to the outputs.  
HELP Setting  
On •  
Off  
Switches on the automatic Help screens for GUI displays.  
Switches off the automatic Help screens for GUI displays. (Press HELP on the  
remote to manually display the Help screen.)  
Setup Navigator  
Start  
Select to start the Setup Navigator. See also Switching on and setting up on  
page 59.  
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Setting  
Tuner  
Options  
Explanation  
Auto Channel  
Setting  
Auto Scan  
Select your country and then wait for the recorder to auto tune into channels in  
your area. After auto scan has finished, the channel mapping screen appears  
showing which channels have been assigned to which program numbers. You  
can skip unwanted channels using the Manual CH Setting option below.  
Press HOME MENU to exit the channel mapping screen.  
Download from  
TV  
If your TV supports this feature you can download all the channels that your TV is  
tuned to via the SCART input. Select your country and then wait for the down-  
load to complete. After the download is complete, the channel mapping screen  
appears, as above.  
See also the operating instructions that came with your TV for more information.  
Manual CH Setting Next Screen  
Proceed to the next screen if you need to adjust any of the settings made by auto  
tuning. Select your country, then proceed to the manual channel setting screen:  
• Change channel presets using the ꢆ/ꢇ buttons.  
To skip the displayed channel (because there is no station assigned to that  
channel), change the Skip setting to On.  
• Set the CH SYSTEM setting to match the channel system of your country or  
region.  
• Set the CHANNEL setting to the channel you want to assign to the current  
channel preset.  
To manually fine tune the channel, change the AFT setting to Off then adjust  
the Level setting.  
• Set the Sound System setting to match the sound system of your region.  
• The Name field allows you to input a name of up to five characters for the  
current channel preset.  
• If the currently selected channel is scrambled requiring a decoder connected  
to the AV2 (INPUT 1/DECODER), set the Decoder setting to On.  
Channel Swapping Next Screen  
Video In/Out  
Proceed to the next screen to swap channel assignments of different presets so  
that you can group together presets that naturally go together. Select two  
presets to swap then press ENTER.  
Input Colour  
System  
Next Screen  
Proceed to the next screen to set the input colour system for the external input  
and the built-in TV tuner. Use the CH +/– buttons to change the preset. On the  
default Auto setting the recorder can generally correctly detect whether the  
input signal is PAL, SECAM, 3.58 NTSC or PAL-60, but in some cases you may  
have to set it manually if the picture is displayed incorrectly.  
See also About the input colour system on page 135 for more information on this setting.  
Component Video Interlace •  
Select if your monitor/TV is not compatible with progressive-scan video.  
Out  
Progressive  
Select if your monitor/TV is progressive-scan compatible. Check the operating  
instructions that came with your monitor/TV if you’re not sure.  
For Component Video Out to be effective, the AV1 Out setting (see AV1 Out below) must be set to something other than RGB.  
AV1 Out  
Video •  
S-Video  
RGB  
Sets the AV1(RGB)-TV SCART output to standard composite video (compatible  
with all TVs).  
Sets the AV1(RGB)-TV SCART output to S-video. Recommended if you are using  
a long SCART cable.  
Sets the AV1(RGB)-TV SCART output to RGB. Good quality but check your TV for  
compatibility. Note that on this setting signals from the built-in tuner and from  
external inputs is not output when the recorder is in TV mode.  
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Setting  
Options  
Explanation  
If you choose a setting that is incompatible with your TV you may not be able to see any picture at all. In this case either switch off and reconnect  
using the supplied video cable, or reset the recorder (see Resetting the recorder on page 148).  
The Component Video Out setting (See Component Video Out above) has no effect when AV1 Out is set to RGB.  
AV2/L1 In  
Video •  
S-Video  
RGB  
Sets the AV2 (INPUT 1/DECODER) SCART input to standard composite video.  
Sets the AV2 (INPUT 1/DECODER) SCART input to S-video.  
Sets the AV2 (INPUT 1/DECODER) SCART input to RGB.  
Decoder  
Use this setting if you connected a decoder to the AV2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)  
SCART connector. For scrambled channels, make sure that the channel  
Decoder setting is set to On. (See Manual CH Setting page 129.)  
When the Input Line System is set to 525 System, RGB cannot be selected.  
Even when set to RGB. depending on the connected device, the input signal may be composite video.  
NTSC on PAL TV  
On •  
Off  
NTSC discs will play correctly on PAL-only TVs.  
Use if your TV is already NTSC-compatible.  
Many recent PAL TVs are compatible with NTSC input and so this setting can be switched off. Check the operating instructions that came with your  
TV. See also About NTSC on PAL TV on page 134 for related information.  
Audio In  
NICAM Select  
NICAM •  
Record the NICAM audio in a NICAM broadcast.  
Regular Audio  
Record the non-NICAM audio in a NICAM broadcast. (You can still switch the  
audio to record using the AUDIO button before recording.)  
Tuner Level  
Normal •  
Compression  
Stereo •  
Standard setting.  
Use if the audio level from the built-in tuner is excessive, causing distortion.  
Select if the audio from the currently selected external input is standard stereo.  
Select if each channel carries a separate soundtrack.  
External Audio  
Bilingual  
When the external audio is from the DV input, an audio subcode channel within the DV audio tells the recorder whether the audio is stereo or  
bilingual. This has priority over the setting you make here.  
Bilingual Recording A/L •  
Record the left (A) channel of a bilingual source when recording to HDD with  
HDD Recording Format set to Video Mode On, to DVD in Video mode or in LPCM  
mode, from an external source.  
B/R  
As above, but for right (B) channel recording.  
When recording bilingual audio to DVD in VR mode (except in LPCM mode), or to HDD with HDD Recording Format set to Video Mode Off (except  
in LPCM mode), both audio channels are recorded and you can switch to the one you want on playback.  
DV Input  
Stereo 1 •  
Stereo 2  
Mix  
Select to use the ‘live’ audio track (recorded during the video shoot) from a cam-  
corder that supports two stereo audio tracks.  
Select to use the overdubbed audio track from a camcorder that supports two  
stereo audio tracks.  
Select one of the three settings to use a mix of the two stereo audio tracks.  
Audio Out  
Digital Out  
On •  
Off  
Activates the digital audio output.  
Deactivates the digital audio output.  
When set to Off, all the following Audio Out settings are grayed out.  
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Setting  
Options  
Explanation  
Dolby Digital Out  
Dolby Digital •  
Output a Dolby Digital signal when a Dolby Digital source is being played.  
Dolby Digital Convert Dolby Digital sources to Linear PCM output. Use if your connected  
PCM  
On •  
Off  
equipment doesn’t have a Dolby Digital decoder.  
DTS Out  
Output a DTS signal when a DTS source is being played.  
Switch off the digital output when a DTS source is being played. Use when your  
connected equipment doesn’t have a DTS decoder. In this case, use the analog  
audio outputs.  
96 kHz PCM Out  
MPEG Out  
96 kHz 48 kHz • Convert 96 kHz digital audio sources to 48 kHz output. Use if your connected  
equipment doesn’t support 96 kHz sampling rate.  
96 kHz  
Output 96 kHz digital audio when a 96 kHz source is being played.  
MPEG  
Output an MPEG audio signal when a source using MPEG audio is being played.  
MPEG PCM •  
Convert sources with MPEG audio to Linear PCM output. Use if your connected  
equipment doesn’t have an MPEG audio decoder.  
Audio DRC  
On  
Switches on Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control). Use when listening to Dolby  
Digital material at low volume.  
Off •  
Switches off Audio DRC.  
Audio DRC is not effective when listening via the digital output when the Dolby Digital Out setting is set to Dolby Digital. In this case adjust the  
dynamic range from the receiver subwoofer—see Dynamic Range Control on page 32.  
Language  
OSD Language  
English •  
available languages Choose from the languages displayed for the on-screen displays.  
English • Sets the default audio language for DVD-Video playback to English.  
Sets the language of the on-screen displays to English.  
Audio Language  
available languages Choose from the languages displayed to set the default audio language for DVD-  
Video playback.  
Other  
Select to set the default audio language to something other than the ones listed.  
See Selecting other languages for language options on page 135.  
Discs do not necessarily have audio in your selected language. Also, some discs override the Audio Language preference.  
Subtitle Language English •  
Sets the default subtitle language for DVD-Video playback to English.  
available languages Choose from the languages displayed to set the default subtitle language for  
DVD-Video playback.  
Other  
Select to set the default subtitle language to something other than the ones  
listed. See Selecting other languages for language options on page 135.  
Discs do not necessarily have subtitles in your selected menu language. Also, some discs override the Subtitle Language preference.  
Auto Language  
On •  
On this setting:  
• DVD-Video discs whose main audio track is in your default language will play  
using that language, without subtitles.  
• Discs whose main audio track is not in your default language but that have a  
subtitle track in your default language will play the original audio track with sub-  
titles.  
Off  
Select to play DVD-Video discs according to your audio and subtitle language  
preferences.  
For Auto Language to be effective, the Audio Language and Subtitle Language options must be set to the same language.  
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Setting  
Options  
Explanation  
DVD Menu  
Language  
w/Subtitle  
Language •  
Sets the language of DVD-Video menus to the same as that set for the subtitle  
language.  
English  
Sets the language of DVD-Video menus to English.  
available languages Choose from the displayed languages to set the default language for DVD-Video  
menus.  
Other  
Select to set the DVD menu language to something other than the ones listed.  
See Selecting other languages for language options on page 135.  
Discs do not necessarily have menus in your selected menu language.  
Subtitle Display  
On •  
Select to have discs display subtitles according to your Subtitle Language and  
Auto Language preferences.  
Off  
Select to switch off subtitle display.  
Assist Subtitle  
Select to display special additional assistive subtitles, where available.  
Some discs may override these settings.  
Recording  
Manual Recording On (go to setup) All the standard recording modes, plus MN1 to MN32 and LPCM modes can be  
set.  
Off •  
Just the standard recording modes (XP, SP, LP, EP, SLP and SEP) can be set.  
See also Manual recording modes on page 139 for detailed information on manual recording levels.  
Optimized Rec  
On  
The recording quality of timer recordings is automatically adjusted to fit on to  
the selected media if it will not fit at the selected quality setting. If the recording  
will not fit even at MN1(MN4 for DVD+R/+RW), then the recording will start at  
MN1 and stop when all the available space is used up.  
Off •  
When a timer recording is set that won’t fit on to the selected media, the record-  
ing starts but is cut off when no more recording is possible.  
Optimized Rec will only compensate for the next scheduled timer recording if more than one is set. It cannot be used together with VPS/PDC.  
Set Thumbnail  
0 seconds •  
Sets the default thumbnail picture in the Disc Navigator to the first frame of the  
title.  
30 seconds  
3 minutes  
Sets the default thumbnail picture to 30 seconds into the title.  
Sets the default thumbnail picture to 3 minutes into the title.  
Automatic chapter marking is switched off.  
Auto Chapter  
(Video)  
No Separation  
10 minutes •  
15 minutes  
When recording in Video mode, chapter markers are inserted every 10 minutes.  
Chapter markers are inserted every 15 minutes.  
This settings applies to recording or real-time copying to Video mode DVD-R/-RW discs.  
Auto Chapter  
(DVD+R/+RW)  
No Separation  
10 minutes •  
15 minutes  
Automatic chapter marking is switched off.  
When recording in Video mode, chapter markers are inserted every 10 minutes.  
Chapter markers are inserted every 15 minutes.  
DVD-RW Auto Init. VR Mode •  
Blank DVD-RW discs are initialized for VR mode recording when loaded into the  
recorder for the first time.  
Video Mode  
Blank DVD-RW discs are initialized for Video mode recording.  
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Setting  
Options  
Explanation  
HDD Recording  
Format  
Video Mode Off Recordings made to the HDD are made in VR mode. Use this setting if you don’t  
need to transfer the recording later to a Video mode DVD.  
Video Mode On • Recordings made to the HDD are compatible with Video mode recordings. This  
setting is convenient if you want to transfer the recording to a Video mode DVD  
as high-speed copy can be used.  
When Video Mode On is used, you must select the audio channel you want to record when recording a bilingual broadcast. On the Video Mode Off  
setting, both channels will be recorded and you can switch between them on playback. See also Bilingual Recording on page 130.  
Playback  
TV Screen Size  
4:3 (Letter Box) • Select if you have a standard 4:3 TV and prefer the letter box format presentation  
for widescreen material.  
4:3 (Pan & Scan) Select if you have a standard 4:3 TV and prefer the pan and scan presentation for  
widescreen material.  
16:9  
Select if you have a widescreen 16:9 TV. Your TV settings determine how 4:3  
material will look.  
Selecting 4:3 (Letter Box) or 4:3 (Pan & Scan) does not guarantee that all video material will be presented in that format as some discs override  
this setting.  
Still Picture  
Field  
Produces a stable, generally shake-free image.  
Frame  
Auto •  
Produces sharp image, but may be prone to shake.  
Generates a generally less sharp but more stable still image.  
Playback is smooth, but with a trade-off against the accuracy of the edit points.  
Seamless Playback On  
Off •  
You may notice momentary interruption at edited points during playback of a VR  
mode Play List.  
This setting applies to HDD, DVD-R/-RW (VR) and DVD-RAM playback.  
Parental Lock  
Set Password  
In order to change the parental lock level or change the country/area code, set  
the password using this option. From the following screen, enter a four-digit  
number that will be your password.  
Change Password In order to change the password, first enter your existing password and then a  
new one from the following screen.  
Change Level  
Country Code  
From the following screen, first enter your password and then set a parental lock  
level.  
From the following screen, first enter your password and then set a country/area  
code.  
Only certain discs have parental lock and country/area code features. Check the disc packaging to see what features the disc has. If you forget your  
password you can reset it by resetting the recorder to its factory settings. See Resetting the recorder on page 148.  
Angle Indicator  
On •  
A camera icon appears on-screen during multi-angle scenes on a DVD-Video  
disc.  
Off  
Nothing is indicated on-screen when a multi-angle scene is showing.  
Options  
On Screen Display On •  
Off  
The recorder displays operation displays (Stop, Play, etc.) on-screen.  
Switches off the on-screen operation displays.  
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Setting  
Options  
Explanation  
Front Panel Display On •  
Off  
The time is shown in the front panel display when the recorder is in standby.  
The front panel display is switched off in standby (although it still lights dimly  
when setting a timer recording).  
Remote Control  
Mode  
Recorder 1–3  
If you are using more than one recorder in the same room, set them to different  
(default: Recorder 1) IDs. This setting sets the recorder ID; to change the remote controller ID, press  
and hold RETURN then press 1, 2 or 3 to set. The remote will only control a  
recorder with the same ID.  
AV. Link  
This Recorder  
Only •  
Signals received through the AV input when the recorder is in standby are not  
passed through to the AV output.  
Pass Through  
Signals received when in standby are passed though to the output for connected  
devices. (Note that during EPG data download, the EPG data is not passed  
through.)  
When set to Pass Through, make sure to set Power Save (page 128) to Off.  
DivX VOD  
Registration Code Use to display the recorder’s DivX registration code. See DivX video compatibility  
on page 47 and DivX® VOD content on page 47.  
Set Preview  
(HDD only)  
Quick Preview • When in the Disc Navigator, the thumbnail video plays short excerpts from  
throughout the selected title. (Note that edited titles that will play normally from  
the beginning.)  
Normal  
The thumbnail video plays from the beginning of the title.  
• You can’t mix recordings of different TV line systems  
on the same disc.  
Additional information about the TV system  
settings  
• When you change this setting, the Input Colour  
System setting also changes (see below).  
About the input line system  
This recorder is compatible with PAL, SECAM, 3.58 NTSC  
and PAL-60 TV systems. The Input Line System and Input  
Colour System settings determine how the recorder  
treats incoming video signals from an external input or  
the built-in TV tuner.  
About NTSC on PAL TV  
Depending on the Input Line System setting and the  
NTSC on PAL TV setting, the signal format output when  
the recorder is stopped varies as shown in the table  
below.  
Please note the following points when changing the  
input line system:  
Input Line  
System  
NTSC on PAL Output when  
TV  
• When the current input is a built-in tuner channel  
preset, changing the input line system will usually  
also affect the input line system of the AV2 (INPUT 1/  
DECODER) input. However if the AV2/L1 In setting is  
set to Decoder, then the L2 input is affected instead.  
stopped  
625 System  
Off  
On  
Off  
On  
PAL  
PAL  
525 System  
NTSC  
PAL–60  
• If, when the Input Line System setting is changed, the  
screen goes blank (due to incompatibility with your  
TV), you can switch back by pressing and holding the  
front panel STOP button then pressing OPEN/  
CLOSE (also front panel) while the recorder is  
stopped.  
• When you switch the Input Line System setting the  
Copy List is erased. If you switch the setting using the  
STOP button and OPEN/CLOSE buttons as  
described above, there is no confirmation, so please  
use with care.  
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About the input colour system  
The available options of the Input Colour System setting  
depend on the Input Line System setting. The table below  
shows the different options available.  
Selecting other languages for  
language options  
Input Line  
Built-in tuner External input  
System  
ENTER  
1
Select ‘Other’ from the language list.  
This option appears in the settings for DVD Menu  
Language, Audio Language, and Subtitle Language.  
625 System  
Auto  
PAL  
Auto  
PAL  
SECAM  
n/a  
SECAM  
Auto  
ENTER  
525 System  
2
Select the language you want.  
3.58 NTSC  
PAL–60  
Initial Setup  
Basic  
OSD DVD Menu Language  
Tuner  
Audio
Language  
English  
Video In/Out  
Audio In  
Subti
Number  
Auto
0
1
4
5
Audio Out  
Language
Recording  
Playback  
DVD
Subt
Additional information about component  
video output  
If you switch the Component Video Out setting to  
Progressive when using a TV that is not compatible with  
progressive-scan video, you will not be able to see  
anything displayed on your TV. If this happens, press and  
hold the STOP button on the front panel, then press  
PLAY. This will set the recorder’s video output back to  
Interlace.  
• Select by language name: Use the ꢂ/ꢀ buttons to  
change the language.  
• Select by code number: Press then use the  
number buttons to enter the four-digit language  
code.  
See Language code list on page 146 for a list of available  
languages and corresponding codes.  
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Additional information  
Using the TV remote control buttons  
The table below shows how to use this remote control  
with your TV.  
Setting up the remote to control your  
TV  
Button  
TV  
What it does  
You can use the supplied remote to control your TV. To be  
able to use this feature you first have to program the  
remote with a maker code from the table on the following  
page.  
Press to switch the TV on/off (standby)  
Press to change the TV’s video input  
Use to adjust the TV volume  
INPUT  
1
Switch on your TV.  
TV VOLUME  
2
Press and hold down the CLEAR button, then  
TV CHANNEL Use to change TV channels  
enter the maker code for your TV.  
See the table on the next page for the list of maker codes.  
If there is more than one code given for your make, input  
the first one in the list.  
• If the maker’s name of your TV doesn’t appear in the  
table, you will not be able to use this remote to  
control your TV.  
3
Point the remote towards your TV and press  
TV to check that the remote works with your TV.  
If the remote is set up correctly, the TV should switch off.  
If it doesn’t and there is another code given for your  
maker, repeat step 1 with a new code.  
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TV Preset code list  
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Please note that there are cases where only certain functions may be controllable after assigning the proper preset  
code, or the codes for the manufacturer in the list will not work for the model that you are using.  
ACURA 644  
ADMIRAL 631  
AIWA 660  
AKAI 632, 635, 642  
AKURA 641  
FISHER 632, 635, 638, 645  
FORMENTI 632, 607, 642  
FRONTECH 631, 642, 646  
FRONTECH/PROTECH 632  
FUJITSU 648, 629  
MAGNAVOX 607, 610, 603, 612, 629  
MANESTH 639, 646  
MARANTZ 607  
SCHNEIDER 607, 641, 647  
SEG 642, 646  
MCMICHAEL 634  
SEI 632, 640, 649  
MARK 607  
MATSUI 607, 639, 640, 642, 644, 647, 648 SELECO 631, 642  
ALBA 607, 639, 641, 644  
AMSTRAD 642, 644, 647  
ANITECH 644  
ASA 645  
ASUKA 641  
AUDIOGONIC 607, 636  
BASIC LINE 641, 644  
BAUR 631, 607, 642  
BEKO 638  
FUNAI 640, 646, 658  
GBC 632, 642  
GE 601, 608, 607, 610, 617, 602, 628, 618 METZ 631  
GEC 607, 634, 648  
GELOSO 632, 644  
GENEXXA 631, 641  
GOLDSTAR 610, 623, 621, 602, 607, 650  
GOODMANS 607, 639, 647, 648, 656  
GORENJE 638  
MEDIATOR 607  
MEMOREX 644  
SHARP 602, 619, 627  
SIAREM 632, 649  
SIEMENS 631  
SINUDYNE 632, 639, 640, 649  
SKANTIC 643  
MINERVA 631, 653  
MITSUBISHI 609, 610, 602, 621, 631  
MULTITECH 644, 649  
NEC 659  
NECKERMANN 631, 607  
NEI 607, 642  
SOLAVOX 631  
SONOKO 607, 644  
SONOLOR 631, 635  
SONTEC 607  
BEON 607  
GPM 641  
GRAETZ 631, 642  
NIKKAI 605, 607, 641, 646, 648  
NOBLIKO 649  
SONY 604  
BLAUPUNKT 631  
BLUE SKY 641  
BLUE STAR 618  
BPL 618  
BRANDT 636  
BTC 641  
BUSH 607, 641, 642, 644, 647,  
656  
CASCADE 644  
CATHAY 607  
SOUNDWAVE 607  
STANDARD 641, 644  
STERN 631  
SUSUMU 641  
SYSLINE 607  
TANDY 631, 641, 648  
TASHIKO 634  
TATUNG 607, 648  
TEC 642  
GRANADA 607, 635, 642, 643, 648  
GRADIENTE 630, 657  
GRANDIN 618  
GRUNDIG 631, 653  
HANSEATIC 607, 642  
HCM 618, 644  
HINARI 607, 641, 644  
HISAWA 618  
HITACHI 631, 633, 634, 636, 642, 643, 654, PALLADIUM 638  
NOKIA 632, 642, 652  
NORDMENDE 632, 636, 651, 652  
OCEANIC 631, 632, 642  
ORION 632, 607, 639, 640  
OSAKI 641, 646, 648  
OSO 641  
OSUME 648  
OTTO VERSAND 631, 632, 607, 642  
TELEAVIA 636  
CENTURION 607  
CGB 642  
CIMLINE 644  
606, 610, 624, 625, 618  
HUANYU 656  
HYPSON 607, 618, 646  
ICE 646, 647  
IMPERIAL 638, 642  
INDIANA 607  
INGELEN 631  
INTERFUNK 631, 632, 607, 642  
INTERVISION 646, 649  
ISUKAI 641  
ITC 642  
ITT 631, 632, 642  
JEC 605  
PANAMA 646  
TELEFUNKEN 636, 637, 652  
TELETECH 644  
TENSAI 640, 641  
THOMSON 636, 651, 652, 663  
THORN 631, 607, 642, 645, 648  
TOMASHI 618  
TOSHIBA 605, 602, 626, 621, 653  
TOWADA 642  
ULTRAVOX 632, 642, 649  
UNIVERSUM 631, 607, 638, 642, 645, 646,  
654, 655  
PANASONIC 631, 607, 608,642, 622  
PATHO CINEMA 642  
PAUSA 644  
PHILCO 632, 642  
PHILIPS 631, 607, 634, 656  
PHOENIX 632  
PHONOLA 607  
PROFEX 642, 644  
PROTECH 607, 642, 644, 646, 649  
QUELLE 631, 632, 607, 642, 645, 653  
R-LINE 607  
RADIOLA 607  
RADIOSHACK 610, 623, 621, 602  
RBM 653  
RCA 601, 610, 615, 616, 617, 618, 661, 662, WATSON 607  
609  
CLARIVOX 607  
CLATRONIC 638  
CONDOR 638  
CONTEC 644  
CROSLEY 632  
CROWN 638, 644  
CRYSTAL 642  
CYBERTRON 641  
DAEWOO 607, 644, 656  
DAINICHI 641  
DANSAI 607  
VESTEL 607  
VICTOR 613  
VOXSON 631  
WALTHAM 643  
JVC 613, 623  
KAISUI 618, 641, 644  
KAPSCH 631  
DAYTON 644  
DECCA 607, 648  
DIXI 607, 644  
KENDO 642  
WATT RADIO 632, 642, 649  
DUMONT 653  
ELIN 607  
ELITE 641  
ELTA 644  
EMERSON 642  
ERRES 607  
FERGUSON 607, 636, 651  
FINLANDIA 635, 643, 655  
FINLUX 632, 607, 645, 648,  
653, 654, 655  
KENNEDY 632, 642  
KORPEL 607  
KOYODA 644  
REDIFFUSION 632, 642  
REX 631, 646  
ROADSTAR 641, 644, 646  
SABA 631, 636, 642, 651  
SAISHO 639, 644, 646  
SALORA 631, 632, 642, 643  
SAMBERS 649  
SAMSUNG 607, 638, 644, 646  
SANYO 635, 645, 648, 621, 614  
SBR 607, 634  
WHITE  
WESTINGHOUSE 607  
YOKO 607, 642, 646  
ZENITH 603, 620  
LEYCO 607, 640, 646, 648  
LIESENK&TTER 607  
LOEWE 607  
LUXOR 632, 642, 643  
M-ELECTRONIC 631, 644, 645, 654, 655,  
656, 607, 636, 651  
MAGNADYNE 632, 649  
MAGNAFON 649  
PIONEER 600, 631, 632, 607, 636, 642, 651  
FIRSTLINE 640, 644  
SCHAUB LORENZ 642  
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Minimum copying times  
The table below shows the minimum HDD to DVD copying time for one hour of video.  
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Please note that not all discs are compatible with high-speed copying. Check with the disc manufacturer for  
compatibility.  
DVD disc type  
DVD-R / 4 x  
DVD-RW / 4 x  
DVD+R / 4 x  
DVD+RW / 4 x  
DVD-R / 8 x / 16 x  
DVD-RW / 2 x  
DVD-R DL  
DVD-RAM / 2 x  
DVD+R / 2.4 x  
DVD+RW / 2.4 x  
DVD+R DL  
DVD-RAM / 3 x  
DVD-RAM / 5 x  
Rec  
mode  
DVD-R / 1 x  
DVD-RW / 1 x  
DVD-RW / 6 x  
DVD+R / 8 x / 16 x  
DVD+RW / 8 x  
1 x  
2 x  
2.4 x  
*1  
3 x  
4 x  
6 x  
SEP 10 h  
SLP 8 h  
EP 6 h  
LP 4 h  
SP 2 h  
XP 1 h  
6 mins.  
3 mins.  
4 mins.  
5 mins.  
7.5 mins.  
15 mins.  
30 mins.  
2 mins.  
2.5 mins.  
3.5 mins.  
5 mins.  
10 mins.  
20 mins.  
1.5 mins.*1  
2 mins.*1  
2.5 mins.*1  
4 mins.  
1.25 mins.*1  
1.6 mins.*1  
2.2 mins.*1  
3 mins.  
*1  
7.5 mins.  
10 mins.  
15 mins.  
30 mins.  
60 mins.  
*1  
6.3 mins.  
12.5 mins.  
25 mins.  
7.5 mins.  
15 mins.  
5.5 mins.  
11 mins.  
Note that all times in the above table are approximate. Also that actual copy speed varies with the part of the disc being recorded.  
*1 Titles recorded on DVD+R/+RW in SEP, SLP or EP modes cannot be high-speed copied.  
Note  
1 Depending on the disc, the copy speed may be reduced (for example, although a 6 x disc is used, the copy may be made at 2 x speed).  
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Manual recording modes  
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The table below shows the approximate recording times for the HDD and the different DVD types in each manual  
recording mode, as well as the standard recording mode equivalents.  
Video mode On (HDD)  
Video mode Off (HDD)  
Video mode (DVD),  
VR mode (DVD)  
DVD+R/+RW  
Resolution*1  
Resolution*1  
Level  
Rec. time  
Level  
Rec. time  
MN 1 *2,3  
MN 2 *2,3  
MN 3 *2,3  
MN 4 *3  
MN 5 *3  
MN 6 *3  
MN 7  
MN 8  
MN 9  
MN 10  
MN 11  
MN 12  
MN 13  
MN 14  
MN 15  
MN 16  
MN 17  
MN 18  
MN 19  
MN 20  
MN 21  
MN 22  
MN 23  
MN 24  
MN 25  
MN 26  
MN 27  
MN 28  
MN 29  
MN 30  
MN 31  
MN 32  
LPCM  
MN 1  
MN 2  
MN 3  
MN 4  
MN 5  
MN 6  
802 mins.  
720 mins.  
600 mins.  
480 mins.  
420 mins.  
360 mins.  
802 mins.  
720 mins.  
600 mins.  
480 mins.  
420 mins.  
360 mins.  
SEP  
SLP  
352 x 240 /  
352 x 288  
352 x 240 /  
352 x 288  
EP  
LP  
352 x 480 /  
352 x 576  
MN 7  
MN 8  
MN 9  
300 mins.  
270 mins.  
240 mins.  
230 mins.  
220 mins.  
210 mins.  
200 mins.  
190 mins.  
180 mins.  
170 mins.  
160 mins.  
150 mins.  
140 mins.  
130 mins.  
120 mins.  
110 mins.  
105 mins.  
100 mins.  
95 mins.  
90 mins.  
85 mins.  
80 mins.  
75 mins.  
70 mins.  
65 mins.  
61 mins.  
61 mins.  
300 mins.  
270 mins.  
240 mins.  
230 mins.  
220 mins.  
210 mins.  
200 mins.  
190 mins.  
180 mins.  
170 mins.  
160 mins.  
150 mins.  
140 mins.  
130 mins.  
120 mins.  
110 mins.  
105 mins.  
100 mins.  
95 mins.  
90 mins.  
85 mins.  
80 mins.  
75 mins.  
70 mins.  
65 mins.  
61 mins.  
61 mins.  
352 x 480 /  
352 x 576  
480 x 480 /  
480 x 576  
MN 10  
MN 11  
MN 12  
MN 13  
MN 14  
MN 15  
MN 16  
MN 17  
MN 18  
MN 19  
MN 20  
MN 21  
MN 22  
MN 23  
MN 24  
MN 25  
MN 26  
MN 27  
MN 28  
MN 29  
MN 30  
MN 31  
MN 32  
LPCM  
544 x 480 /  
544 x 576  
720 x 480 /  
720 x 576  
SP  
720 x 480 /  
720 x 576  
XP  
*1 The first figure refers to when the Input Line System is set to 525 System; the second when set to 625 System.  
*2 Modes MN1 to MN3 not available when using DVD+R/+RW.  
*3 Titles recorded at MN6 or lower cannot be high-speed copied to DVD+R/+RW.  
Levels separated by a bold line show where there is a noticeable change in picture quality.  
Audio recording in all manual recording modes is in Dolby Digital 2 ch format, except for LPCM mode, which is in Linear PCM format.  
When recording to the HDD, recording for the times given will use approximately 4.7 GB of HDD space (equivalent to one recordable DVD).  
• See also Recording on page 75.  
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Troubleshooting  
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Incorrect operation is often mistaken for trouble and malfunction. If you think there is something wrong with this  
component, please check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the  
other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after checking the  
points below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.  
General  
Problem  
Remedy  
The disc is automatically  
ejected after closing the  
disc tray  
• Check that the disc is not an incompatible format disc (page 45).  
• Check that the disc is loaded properly (aligned in disc tray and label-side up).  
• Take out the disc and clean it (page 147).  
• Check that the disc has a region code compatible with the recorder.  
Can’t play a disc  
• Check that the disc is a compatible format disc (page 45).  
• Take out the disc and clean it (page 147).  
• Check that the disc is loaded properly (aligned in disc tray and label-side up).  
• There may be condensation in the recorder. Leave the recorder for an hour or so for the  
condensation to evaporate.  
• During HDD recording, you can’t play discs that are recorded with a Line System  
different to the current recorder setting.  
• DVD+R/+RW discs recorded using another recorder with copy-once protected  
recordings will not play in this recorder.  
Can’t record a disc  
No picture  
• Check that the disc is not an incompatible format disc (page 45).  
• Some DVD-RAM discs are not recordable until they have been initialized (page 85). This  
can take up to 1 hour.  
• Check that everything is connected properly (page 50).  
• Check that the connected TV and/or the AV amp/receiver is set to the correct input.  
• The recorder may be set to progressive scan with an incompatible TV. Reset to interlace  
by pressing and holding the front panel STOP button then pressing PLAY.  
All settings are reset  
• If the recorder is unplugged (or there is a power failure) while the recorder is on, all the  
settings will be lost.  
• Make sure that you switch the recorder into standby before unplugging the power cord.  
Remote control does not  
work  
• If you connected this recorder to the receiver subwoofer using the CONTROL IN jack,  
point the remote control at the display unit of the receiver subwoofer to use (page 17).  
• Set the remote control to the same ID number as the recorder (page 134). (When the  
batteries run down, the remote mode is automatically reset to Recorder1.)  
• Use the remote within its operating range (page 17).  
• Replace the batteries (page 17).  
No sound or sound is dis-  
torted  
• Make sure that the receiver subwoofer or TV is set to the correct input and the volume  
turned up.  
• There is no sound when the picture is paused, or during scanning or slow motion play.  
Press PLAY to resume regular playback.  
• DTS audio can only be played back if the recorder’s digital output is connected to the  
receiver subwoofer. If connected to your TV, your TV must have a DTS decoder for you to  
be able to enjoy DTS sound.  
• Some 96 kHz discs do not output audio through the digital jack.  
• Check the audio cable connections (page 50).  
• If the sound is distorted, try cleaning the cable plugs.  
Cannot switch a bilingual  
program  
• During real-time copying it is not possible to switch audio channels. The main and sub  
channels are both output.  
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Problem  
Remedy  
The picture from the  
external input is distorted  
• If the video signal from the external component is copy-protected, you cannot connect  
via this recorder. Connect the component directly to your TV.  
The picture is distorted  
• Change the Input Line System setting (page 134). (You can also change it by pressing  
the STOP button and OPEN/CLOSE on the front panel simultaneously with the  
recorder stopped.)  
Screen is stretched vertically • Make sure that the TV Screen Size setting (page 133) is correct for the kind of TV you  
or horizontally  
have (see also page 139).  
• If you have a widescreen TV, check its aspect ratio settings.  
• This recorder’s input switches into wide mode automatically according to the input  
signal. When the unit connected is not compatible with VIDEO ID-1 (widescreen  
signalling), set the connected component to output 4:3 aspect ratio (standard) video.  
Can’t play a disc recorded  
using this recorder on  
another player  
• If the disc was recorded in Video mode, make sure that it’s finalized (page 84).  
•Some players will not play recordable DVD discs, even when recorded in Video mode  
and finalized.  
• If the disc was recorded in VR mode, the other player must be specifically RW  
compatible in order to play it (page 45).  
• Discs recorded with copy-once material cannot be played on non-CPRM compatible  
players (page 76).  
• DVD+RW discs containing only a small amount of recorded material may not play on  
other players. Finalize the disc and try again.  
During playback the picture • When a copy-protected disc is played via a VCR, the picture will not display correctly.  
is dark or distorted  
Connect the recorder directly to your TV.  
Can’t record or does not  
record successfully  
• Check that there is some remaining blank space on the DVD/HDD.  
• For a Video mode disc or DVD+R, check that the disc isn’t already finalized.  
• Check the limits on the number of titles and chapters on a disc:  
– HDD: 999 titles  
– VR mode: 99 titles, 999 chapters per disc  
– Video mode disc: 99 titles per disc, 99 chapters per title  
– DVD+R/+RW: 49 titles per disc, 99 chapters per title (max 254 chapters per disc)  
• Check that the source you are trying to record is not copy protected.  
• For a VR formatted disc, check that the disc isn’t locked (page 123).  
• Check that you are recording with the same TV system (PAL, NTSC, etc.) as the disc has  
already been recorded in. All recordings on a disc must be in the same TV system. When  
recording to the HDD, it is also necessary to set the Input Line System setting to match  
what you want to record (page 134).  
• The power may have failed during recording.  
Timer program doesn’t  
record successfully  
• When setting the recording channel, make sure you set the recorder’s built-in TV tuner,  
not the TV’s built-in tuner.  
• When recording to a Video mode disc, programs that are copy-once protected cannot  
be recorded. Use a VR mode formatted disc for copy-once material (page 76).  
Two timer programs may have overlapped, in which case only the earlier one will record  
completely.  
• The power may have failed during recording.  
After briefly unplugging or • A backup battery inside the recorder keeps the clock and other settings from being  
after a power failure the reset when there is no power to the recorder. After unplugging or a power failure, the  
front panel display shows ‘- battery keeps all settings for a period of several minutes. Reset the clock and other  
-:--’ recorder settings to use the recorder again.  
Front panel display shows • The Child Lock is on; turn off in order to use the recorder (page 81).  
‘LOCK’ when a button is  
pressed  
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Problem  
Remedy  
Can’t use One Touch Copy  
(HDD to DVD)  
• Make sure that there is a recordable DVD-R/-RW loaded with some free space for  
recording and fewer than 99 titles already on the disc. Also make sure that for a Video  
mode disc or a DVD+R, the disc isn’t finalized.  
• Make sure there is a recordable DVD+R/+RW loaded with some free space for  
recording and fewer than 49 titles already on the disc.  
• If you delete a title from a DVD+R/+RW disc, the number of remaining recordable titles  
may not decrease.  
• Further recording is not possible on a finalized DVD+R. Check that there isn’t a disc  
menu on the disc you’re trying to use.  
• If the title currently playing contains material that is copy-once protected, One Touch  
Copy will not work.  
• One Touch Copy can’t be used for titles over 8 hours long when copying to DVD+R/  
+RW (though you can use a DVD+R DL).  
• One Touch Copy can’t be used for MN1 to MN6, SEP, SLP or EP titles when copying to  
DVD+R/+RW.  
• One Touch Copy doesn’t work if the recorder is already recording to DVD.  
Can’t use One Touch Copy  
(DVD to HDD)  
• Make sure that there is space available on the HDD and that there are fewer than 999  
titles on the HDD.  
• One Touch Copy doesn’t work if the recorder is already recording to the HDD.  
The picture freezes and the • Press STOP then try restarting playback.  
front panel and remote  
control buttons stop  
working  
• Press the front panel STANDBY/ON button to switch the power off, then switch back  
on and restart playback. If the power fails to switch off, press and hold STANDBY/ON  
for 5 seconds until the power switches off.  
A device connected via USB • Check that it is a device that may be connected to this unit (digital camera, USB  
does to function.  
memory, memory card reader or printer).  
• Use a USB cable less than 5 m in length.  
• Check that the USB cable is inserted fully.  
• Check that the USB device is powered on.  
• Only the first digital camera, USB memory or memory card reader connected is  
readable by this unit. Unplug multiple devices and connect the device you want to use  
first.  
If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity, disconnect the power plug from the  
outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions.  
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On-screen displays and recorder displays  
The table below shows a list of error messages that you may encounter when using the recorder and an explanation  
of their meaning.  
Message  
Explanation/Action  
• Initializing disc. Please wait a moment.  
When you load a blank DVD-RW or DVD+RW disc, the recorder  
automatically initializes it.  
• Incompatible region number.  
The disc loaded has an incompatible region number for the recorder and  
so will not play.  
• Cannot record any more titles.  
• No more space for file management  
data.  
The disc control data limit has been reached, or the maximum number of  
chapters and/or titles has been reached. Erase titles/chapters or  
combine chapters.  
• This disc cannot be recorded. Undo the  
finalization.  
The disc was finalized on a non-Pioneer DVD recorder. Undo the  
finalization in order to recording/editing.  
• Cannot play this disc.  
The disc may be dirty or damaged. Take out the disc, clean it and retry. If  
the error persists, use a new disc. If the error appears even with a new  
disc, please consult a Pioneer Service Center.  
• This disc cannot be recorded.  
• Cannot read the CPRM information.  
• Could not record the information to the  
disc.  
• Cannot edit.  
• Could not initialize disc.  
• Could not complete finalization  
successfully.  
• Could not undo finalization successfully.  
• Could not successfully unlock the disc.  
• Incompatible or unreadable disc.  
The disc loaded is a playback-only disc type. This display may also appear  
if the disc is dirty or damaged.  
• Cannot record to a disc that is not CPRM The video source is copy-once protected. Use a VR mode DVD-R/-RW  
compatible.  
disc with CPRM for recording.  
• Cannot record this content using Video  
mode recording.  
• This video cannot be recorded to  
DVD+R/+RW.  
• This content is copy protected.  
• Incorrect CPRM information.  
The video source is copy-protected and cannot be recorded.  
The recorder could not read the CPRM information. The recorder may be  
damaged—please consult a Pioneer Service Center.  
• Repairing disc.  
• Repairing the HDD.  
During recording, the power was cut. This display appears when the  
power is restored.  
• Could not repair the disc.  
The recorder was unable to repair the disc after a power cut. The  
contents of the recording will be lost.  
• Overheating has stopped operation.  
Press DISPLAY to clear message.  
The internal temperature of the recorder has exceeded the operating  
limit. If this message reappears, please contact a Pioneer authorized  
service center.  
• There is no DV input or the input signal No signal was detected at the DV IN jack. This may appear if a blank  
is unrecordable. section of DV tape is playing in the connected camcorder.  
• HDD optimization is recommended. This The HDD should be optimized (basically, HDD housekeeping) to  
can be done using Disc Setup. maintain playback and recording performance.  
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Message  
Explanation/Action  
• Please perform HDD optimization. This  
can be done using Disc Setup.  
The HDD is in more urgent need of optimization in order to maintain  
performance.  
• The HDD has not been sufficiently opti- If this message appears repeatedly after optimizing the HDD it is likely  
mized. Please optimize again.  
that there is not enough free space on the HDD for optimization to  
complete properly. Please erase some titles from the HDD and optimize  
again.  
• This channel’s TV system is different  
from the recorder’s setting.  
The TV system (PAL, NTSC, etc.) of the current channel is different from  
the TV system settings of this recorder.  
• Recording failed due to a TV system  
mismatch. Press DISPLAY to clear  
message.  
The timer recording failed because the TV system of the channel set for  
recording was different from the setting of the recorder.  
• Playback has stopped because the TV  
system is different than the recording.  
During recording or timer recording standby, the TV System (PAL, NTSC,  
etc.) of the playback video changed, causing playback to stop  
automatically.  
No DV camcorder connected.  
The camcorder is not connected properly, or the camcorder is switched  
off.  
You cannot connect more than one DV  
camcorder at a time.  
This recorder’s DV jack supports connection to just one camcorder.  
Cannot operate the DV camcorder.  
This recorder cannot operate the DV camcorder. Try switching off the  
camcorder then turn it back on again.  
Could not operate the DV camcorder.  
This recorder was not able to operate the DV camcorder.  
The DV camcorder is not set for playback. The camcorder is in camera mode. Switch it to playback mode.  
Please select playback mode on the DV  
camcorder.  
Searching for printer. Please wait a  
moment.  
This message is displayed when the recorder is scanning for a  
connected printer, or when the printer is not yet ready for printing. If  
there is no printer connected, please connect one.  
The printer is not ready or there is no  
printer connected. Please check the  
printer status.  
This message is displayed when communication could not be  
established with the printer. See the Troubleshooting section if you do not  
know the cause.  
Printing has stopped because ...  
This message is displayed when there is a printer error during printing.  
After checking the printer for the cause of the error, select “Yes” to  
resume printing. Select “No” to cancel the print job. See also the  
operating instructions that came with your printer for possible causes of  
print errors.  
The print job has been canceled because  
...  
This message is displayed when there is a printer error during printing.  
After checking the printer for the cause of the error, reconnect the printer  
and start the printing job again. See also the operating instructions that  
came with your printer for possible causes of print errors.  
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• It may not always be possible to control the  
connected camcorder via the DV IN jack.  
About DV  
• Digital 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 130).  
DVR-640H-AV only:  
Using DV, also known as i.LINK or IEEE 1394-1995, 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.  
• Audio input to the DV IN jack should be 32 kHz or 48  
kHz (not 44.1 kHz).  
• This recorder is only compatible with DV-format  
(DVC-SD) camcorders. Digital satellite receivers and  
Digital VHS video recorders are not compatible.  
• 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.  
• 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.  
• The DV IN jack is an input only. There is no output  
functionality.  
Screen sizes and disc formats  
When viewing on a standard TV or monitor  
Screen format of disc  
16:9  
Setting  
Appearance  
4:3 (Letter Box)  
The program is shown in widescreen with black bars at  
the top and bottom of the screen.  
4:3 (Pan & Scan)  
The sides of the program are cropped so that the picture  
fills the whole screen.  
4:3  
4:3 (Letter Box)  
4:3 (Pan & Scan)  
The program is presented correctly on either setting.  
When viewing on a widescreen TV or monitor  
Screen format of disc  
16:9  
Setting  
16:9  
Appearance  
The program is presented in widescreen.  
4:3  
16:9  
Your TV will determine how the picture is presented—  
check the manual that came with the TV for details.  
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Language code list  
Language (Language code letter), Language code  
Japanese (ja), 1001  
English (en), 0514  
French (fr), 0618  
German (de), 0405  
Italian (it), 0920  
Spanish (es), 0519  
Chinese (zh), 2608  
Dutch (nl), 1412  
Portuguese (pt), 1620  
Swedish (sv), 1922  
Russian (ru), 1821  
Korean (ko), 1115  
Greek (el), 0512  
Bhutani (dz), 0426  
Esperanto (eo), 0515  
Estonian (et), 0520  
Basque (eu), 0521  
Persian (fa), 0601  
Finnish (fi), 0609  
Fiji (fj), 0610  
Faroese (fo), 0615  
Frisian (fy), 0625  
Kirghiz (ky), 1125  
Latin (la), 1201  
Lingala (ln), 1214  
Laotian (lo), 1215  
Serbo-Croatian (sh), 1908  
Sinhalese (si), 1909  
Slovak (sk), 1911  
Slovenian (sl), 1912  
Samoan (sm), 1913  
Shona (sn), 1914  
Somali (so), 1915  
Albanian (sq), 1917  
Serbian (sr), 1918  
Siswati (ss), 1919  
Sesotho (st), 1920  
Sundanese (su), 1921  
Swahili (sw), 1923  
Tamil (ta), 2001  
Lithuanian (lt), 1220  
Latvian (lv), 1222  
Malagasy (mg), 1307  
Maori (mi), 1309  
Macedonian (mk), 1311  
Malayalam (ml), 1312  
Mongolian (mn), 1314  
Moldavian (mo), 1315  
Marathi (mr), 1318  
Malay (ms), 1319  
Maltese (mt), 1320  
Burmese (my), 1325  
Nauru (na), 1401  
Irish (ga), 0701  
Scots-Gaelic (gd), 0704  
Galician (gl), 0712  
Guarani (gn), 0714  
Gujarati (gu), 0721  
Hausa (ha), 0801  
Hindi (hi), 0809  
Croatian (hr), 0818  
Hungarian (hu), 0821  
Armenian (hy), 0825  
Interlingua (ia), 0901  
Interlingue (ie), 0905  
Inupiak (ik), 0911  
Indonesian (in), 0914  
Icelandic (is), 0919  
Hebrew (iw), 0923  
Yiddish (ji), 1009  
Javanese (jw), 1023  
Georgian (ka), 1101  
Kazakh (kk), 1111  
Greenlandic (kl), 1112  
Cambodian (km), 1113  
Kannada (kn), 1114  
Kashmiri (ks), 1119  
Kurdish (ku), 1121  
Afar (aa), 0101  
Abkhazian (ab), 0102  
Afrikaans (af), 0106  
Amharic (am), 0113  
Arabic (ar), 0118  
Assamese (as), 0119  
Aymara (ay), 0125  
Azerbaijani (az), 0126  
Bashkir (ba), 0201  
Byelorussian (be), 0205  
Bulgarian (bg), 0207  
Bihari (bh), 0208  
Bislama (bi), 0209  
Bengali (bn), 0214  
Tibetan (bo), 0215  
Breton (br), 0218  
Catalan (ca), 0301  
Corsican (co), 0315  
Czech (cs), 0319  
Telugu (te), 2005  
Tajik (tg), 2007  
Thai (th), 2008  
Nepali (ne), 1405  
Tigrinya (ti), 2009  
Turkmen (tk), 2011  
Tagalog (tl), 2012  
Setswana (tn), 2014  
Tonga (to), 2015  
Turkish (tr), 2018  
Tsonga (ts), 2019  
Tatar (tt), 2020  
Twi (tw), 2023  
Ukrainian (uk), 2111  
Urdu (ur), 2118  
Uzbek (uz), 2126  
Vietnamese (vi), 2209  
Volapük (vo), 2215  
Wolof (wo), 2315  
Xhosa (xh), 2408  
Yoruba (yo), 2515  
Zulu (zu), 2621  
Norwegian (no), 1415  
Occitan (oc), 1503  
Oromo (om), 1513  
Oriya (or), 1518  
Panjabi (pa), 1601  
Polish (pl), 1612  
Pashto, Pushto (ps), 1619  
Quechua (qu), 1721  
Rhaeto-Romance (rm), 1813  
Kirundi (rn), 1814  
Romanian (ro), 1815  
Kinyarwanda (rw), 1823  
Sanskrit (sa), 1901  
Sindhi (sd), 1904  
Welsh (cy), 0325  
Danish (da), 0401  
Sangho (sg), 1907  
Country/Area code list  
Country/Area, Country/Area code, Code letter  
Argentina, 0118, ar  
Australia, 0121, au  
Austria, 0120, at  
Belgium, 0205, be  
Brazil, 0218, br  
Canada, 0301, ca  
Chile, 0312, cl  
Finland, 0609, fi  
France, 0618, fr  
Germany, 0405, de  
Hong Kong, 0811, hk  
India, 0914, in  
Indonesia, 0904, id  
Italy, 0920, it  
Japan, 1016, jp  
Malaysia, 1325, my  
Mexico, 1324, mx  
Netherlands, 1412, nl  
New Zealand, 1426, nz  
Norway, 1415, no  
Pakistan, 1611, pk  
Philippines, 1608, ph  
Portugal, 1620, pt  
Singapore, 1907, sg  
Spain, 0519, es  
Sweden, 1905, se  
Switzerland, 0308, ch  
Taiwan, 2023, tw  
Thailand, 2008, th  
United Kingdom, 0702, gb  
USA, 2119, us  
China, 0314, cn  
Denmark, 0411, dk  
Korea, Republic of, 1118, kr  
Russian Federation, 1821, ru  
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This recorder is designed for use with conventional, fully  
circular discs only. Use of shaped discs is not  
recommended for this product. Pioneer disclaims all  
liability arising in connection with the use of shaped  
discs.  
When holding discs of any type, take care not to leave  
fingerprints, dirt or scratches on the disc surface. Hold  
the disc by its edge or by the center hole and edge.  
Damaged or dirty discs can affect playback and  
recording performance. Take care also not to scratch the  
label side of the disc. Although not as fragile as the  
recorded side, scratches can still result in a disc  
becoming unusable.  
Should a disc become marked with fingerprints, dust,  
etc., clean using a soft, dry cloth, wiping the disc lightly  
from the center to the outside edge. Do not wipe with a  
circular motion.  
Cleaning the pickup lens  
The DVD recorder’s lens should not become dirty in  
normal use, but if for some reason it should malfunction  
due to dust or dirt, consult your nearest Pioneer-  
authorized service center. Although lens cleaners are  
commercially available, we do not recommend using  
them since some may damage the lens.  
If necessary, use a cloth soaked in alcohol, or a  
commercially available CD/DVD cleaning kit to clean a  
disc more thoroughly. Never use benzine, thinner or  
other cleaning agents, including products designed for  
cleaning vinyl records.  
Condensation  
Storing discs  
Condensation may form inside the recorder if it is  
brought into a warm room from outside, or if the  
temperature of the room rises quickly. Although the  
condensation won’t damage the recorder, it may  
temporarily impair its performance. For this reason you  
should leave it to adjust to the warmer temperature for  
about an hour before switching on and using.  
Although CDs and DVD discs are more durable than vinyl  
records, you should still take care to handle and store  
discs correctly. When you're not using a disc, return it to  
its case and store upright. Avoid leaving discs in  
excessively cold, humid, or hot environments (including  
under direct sunlight).  
Don't glue paper or put stickers onto the disc, or use a  
pencil, ball-point pen or other sharp-tipped writing  
instrument. These could all damage the disc.  
Hints on installation  
We want you to enjoy using this unit for years to come, so  
please bear in mind the following points when choosing  
a suitable location for it:  
For more detailed care information see the instructions  
that come with discs.  
Do...  
Do not load more than one disc into the recorder.  
Use in a well-ventilated room.  
Place on a solid, flat, level surface, such as a table,  
shelf or stereo rack.  
Damaged discs  
Discs spin at high speed inside the recorder. If you can  
see that a disc is cracked, chipped, warped, or otherwise  
damaged, don't risk using it; you could end up damaging  
the recorder.  
Don’t...  
Use in a place exposed to high temperatures or  
humidity, including near radiators and other heat-  
generating appliances.  
Place on a window sill or other place where the  
recorder will be exposed to direct sunlight.  
Use in a dusty or damp environment or in a room  
where it will be exposed to excessive cigarette smoke.  
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Place directly on top of an amplifier, or other  
component in your stereo system that becomes hot in  
use.  
Specifications  
Use near a television or monitor as you may  
General  
experience interference—especially if the television uses  
an indoor antenna.  
Power requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz / 60 Hz  
Power consumption  
Use in a kitchen or other room where the recorder  
may be exposed to smoke or steam.  
Use on a thick rug or carpet, or cover with cloth—this  
may prevent proper cooling of the unit.  
Place on an unstable surface, or one that is not large  
DVR-640H-AV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 W  
DVR-440H-AV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 W  
Power consumption in standby mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.61 W  
(Front panel display: off)  
Weight  
DVR-640H-AV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4 kg  
DVR-440H-AV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3 kg  
Dimensions  
enough to support all four of the unit’s feet.  
DVR-640H-AV . . . . . . . . . . .420 mm (W) x 69 mm (H) x 318 mm (D)  
DVR-440H-AV . . . . . . . . . . .420 mm (W) x 69 mm (H) x 318 mm (D)  
Operating temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +5 °C to +35 °C  
Operating humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 % to 85 %  
(no condensation)  
TV system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAL/SECAM/  
NTSC (external input only)  
Readable discs  
Moving the recorder  
If you need to move the recorder, first remove the disc, if  
loaded, and close the disc tray. Next, press STANDBY/  
ON to switch the power to standby, checking that the  
POWER OFF indication in the display goes off. Wait at  
least two minutes. Lastly, disconnect the power cord.  
Never lift or move the unit during playback or recording—  
discs rotate at a high speed and may be damaged.  
DVD-Video, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, Video  
CD, Super VCD, CD, CD-R/-RW (WMA, MP3, JPEG, CD-DA)  
Recording discs and formats  
DVD-R/RW: VR mode and Video mode  
DVD+R/+RW: +VR mode  
DVD-RAM: VR mode  
DVD-R DL: VR mode and Video mode  
DVD+R DL: +VR mode  
Video recording format  
Resetting the recorder  
Sampling frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.5 MHz  
Compression format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MPEG  
Audio recording format  
Sampling frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 kHz  
Compression format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dolby Digital or Linear PCM  
(uncompressed)  
Recording time  
HDD  
DVR-640H-AV (160 GB)  
Fine (XP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 34 h  
Standard Play (SP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 68 h  
Long Play (LP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 136 h  
Extended Play (EP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 204 h  
Super Long Play (SLP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 272 h  
Super Extended Play (SEP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 340 h  
Manual Mode (MN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Approx. 34 to 455 h  
DVR-440H-AV (80 GB)  
If you need to, you can reset the recorder to all its factory  
settings.  
1
Make sure that the recorder is on.  
2
Using the front panel controls, press and hold ꢅ  
STOP and press STANDBY/ON.  
The recorder turns off with all settings reset.  
Fine (XP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 17 h  
Standard Play (SP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 34 h  
Long Play (LP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 68 h  
Extended Play (EP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 102 h  
Super Long Play (SLP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 136 h  
Super Extended Play (SEP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 170 h  
Manual Mode (MN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 17 h to 227 h  
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Input/Output  
Fine (XP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 1 h  
Standard Play (SP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 2 h  
Long Play (LP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 4 h  
Extended Play (EP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 6 h  
Super Long Play (SLP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 8 h  
Super Extended Play (SEP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 10 h  
(DVD-R/-RW, DVD-RAM only)  
Manual Mode (MN)  
DVD-R/-RW/-RAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Approx. 1 h to 13 h  
DVD+R/+RW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Approx. 1 h to 8 h  
VHF/UHF antenna input/output terminal  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .VHF/UHF set 75 (IEC connector)  
Video input. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Input 2 (front)  
Input level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Vp-p (75 )  
Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AV connector 2 (Input 1),  
RCA jack (Input 2)  
Video output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AV1, Output  
Output level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Vp-p (75 )  
Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AV connector (AV1)  
RCA jack (Output)  
S-Video input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Input 2 (front)  
Y (luminance) - Input level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Vp-p (75 )  
C (colour) - Input level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 mVp-p (75 )  
Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AV connector 2 (Input 1),  
4 pin mini DIN (Input 2)  
S-Video output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AV1, Output  
Y (luminance) - Output level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Vp-p (75 )  
C (colour) - Output level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 mVp-p (75 )  
Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AV connector 1 (AV1),  
4 pin mini DIN (Output)  
DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL  
Fine (XP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 1 h 51 m  
Standard Play (SP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 3 h 35 m  
Long Play (LP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 7 h 11 m  
Extended Play (EP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 10 h 46 m  
Super Long Play (SLP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 14 h 21 m  
Super Extended Play (SEP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 17 h 57 m  
(DVD-R DL only)  
Manual Mode (MN)  
DVD-R DL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 1 h 51 m to 24 h  
DVD+R DL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 1 h 51 m to 14 h 21 m  
Component video output  
Output level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Y: 1.0 Vp-p (75 )  
PB, PR: 0.7 Vp-p (75 )  
Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RCA jacks  
RGB input  
Input level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.7 Vp-p (75 )  
Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AV connector 2 (Input 1)  
RGB output  
Timer  
Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 month/32 programs  
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quartz lock (24-hour digital display)  
Output level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.7 Vp-p (75 )  
Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AV connector 1 (AV1)  
Audio input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Input 2 (front) L/R  
Input level  
During audio input. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 V rms  
(Input impedance: more than 22 k)  
Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AV connector 2 (Input 1),  
RCA jacks (Input 2)  
Audio output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AV1, Output  
During audio output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 V rms  
(Output impedance: less than 1.5 k)  
Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AV connector 1 (AV1),  
RCA jacks (Output)  
Tuner  
Receivable channels  
SECAM B/G  
PAL I  
PAL B/G  
Frequency  
Channel  
Frequency  
Channel  
VHF (low)  
VHF (high)  
47 MHz to 89 MHz  
E2 to E4  
X to Z  
44 MHz to 89 MHz  
A to C  
X to Z  
104 MHz to 300 MHz E5 to E12  
S1 to S20  
104 MHz to 300 MHz  
D to J  
11, 13  
S1 to S20  
M1 to M10  
U1 to U10  
Hyper  
UHF  
302 MHz to 470 MHz S21 to S41 302 MHz to 470 MHz S21 to S41  
470 MHz to 862 MHz E21 to E69 470 MHz to 862 MHz E21 to E69  
SECAM D/K  
Control input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mini jack  
Digital audio ouptut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coaxial  
DV input (DVR-640H-AV only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 pin (front)  
(i.LINK/IEEE 1394 standard)  
G-LINK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Minijack  
USB (DVR-640H-AV only) . . . . . . . . . . . . Type A (front), Type B (front)  
SECAM L  
PAL D/K  
Channel  
Frequency  
Frequency  
49 MHz to 94 MHz  
Channel  
FB, FC1, FC  
VHF (low)  
VHF (high)  
49 MHz to 65 MHz  
R1 to R5  
F1 to F6  
B to Q  
104 MHz to 300 MHz  
104 MHz to 300 MHz R6 to R12  
S1 to S20  
STEREO  
B/G - A2  
I - NICAM  
L - NICAM  
B/G - NICAM  
D/K - NICAM  
Hyper  
UHF  
300 MHz to 470 MHz  
470 MHz to 862 MHz  
302 MHz to 470 MHz S21 to S41  
470 MHz to 862 MHz E21 to E69  
S21 to S41  
21 to 69  
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AV Connectors (21-pin connector assignment)  
AV connector input/output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-pin connector  
This connector provides the video and audio signals for connection to  
a compatible colour TV or monitor.  
PIN no.  
AV1(RGB)-TV / AV2(INPUT 1)  
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Audio 2/R out / Audio 2/R out  
2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – / Audio 2/R in  
11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G out / G in  
3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Audio 1/L out / Audio 1/L out  
6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – / Audio 1/L in  
15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R or C out / R or C in  
4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GND  
17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GND  
7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B out / B in  
19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Video out or Y out / Video out  
20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – / Video in or Y in  
8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Status  
21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GND  
Supplied accessories  
Audio / Video cable (red/white/yellow) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
G-LINK™ cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
RF antenna cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
Power cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
Note: The specifications and design of this product are subject to  
change without notice, due to improvement.  
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.  
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trademark of NEC Corporation.  
Published by Pioneer Corporation.  
Copyright © 2006 Pioneer Corporation.  
All rights reserved .  
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Copyright © 2006 Pioneer Corporation.  
All rights reserved.  
PIONEER CORPORATION  
4-1, Meguro 1-Chome, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8654, Japan  
PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC.  
P. O. BOX 1540, Long Beach, California 90810-1540, U.S.A. TEL: (800) 421-1404  
PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.  
300 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R OP2, Canada TEL: 1-877-283-5901  
PIONEER EUROPE NV  
Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1, B-9120 Melsele, Belgium TEL: 03/570.05.11  
PIONEER ELECTRONICS ASIACENTRE PTE. LTD.  
253 Alexandra Road, #04-01, Singapore 159936 TEL: 65-6472-7555  
PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.  
178-184 Boundary Road, Braeside, Victoria 3195, Australia, TEL: (03) 9586-6300  
PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V.  
Blvd.Manuel Avila Camacho 138 10 piso Col.Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico,D.F. 11000 TEL: 55-9178-4270  
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