Press repeatedly to select one of the external audio
inputs (DVD/DVR1, DVD/DVR2, DIGITAL or ANALOG).
5SURROUND
Use to select a Surround mode (page 25).
6IR remote sensor (page 17)
Display
1
DTS
Lights during playback of a DTS source (page 25).
2
F.SURR.
(RCS-404H/505H only)
Lights when one of the Front Surround listening
modes is selected (page 26).
SURR.
Lights when one of the Advanced Surround listening
modes is selected (page 26).
3SOUND
Lights when Sound Retriever is active (page 27).
4Tuner indicators
– Lights when a broadcast is being received.
– Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being
received in auto stereo mode.
– Lights when FM mono reception is selected.
– Lights when in one of the RDS display or search
modes.
5kHz / MHz
Indicates the frequency unit shown in the character
display (kHz for AM, MHz for FM).
6Character display
7
Lights when sleep timer is active (page 37).
8
2
PL II
Lights during Dolby Pro Logic II decoding (page 25).
9
2
D
Lights during playback of a Dolby Digital source
(page 25).
STANDBY/ON
– VOLUME +AUDIO INPUTSURROUND
146523
2PL
2D
kHz
MHz
SOUND
DTS F.SURR.
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Chapter 2
Getting started
Important
•To access green functions on the remote, move the
slider switch from MAIN to SUB.
System demo setting
Switches the automatic demo feature on or off (this
starts when you plug in for the first time).
1Switch the system into standby.
2Press SETUP.
3Use the / buttons to select DEMO from the
menu, then press ENTER.
4Use the / buttons to select a setting, then
press ENTER.
Select from:
•DEMO ON – Switches the demo display on.
•DEMO OFF – Switches the demo display off and the
system into standby.
Using the Auto MCACC setup for
optimal surround sound
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
information from a series of test tones to optimize the
speaker settings and equalization (Acoustic Calibration
EQ) for your particular room.
1
Important
•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.
•Make sure the microphone and speakers are not
moved during the MCACC setup.
1Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP
MIC jack on the rear panel.
2Place 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.
AUDIO
SETUP
MCACC
SURROUND
ADVANCEDSOUNDTV/DVD
TEST TONEVIDEO IN
SR
+
ONE TOUCH COPY
MENU
/TUNE+
ENTER
//
SUBTITLEANGLE
TIMER RECREC MODE
PLAY MODE
/TUNE–
/ST–/ST+
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ADVANCEDSOUNDTV/DVD
SLEEP
INPUT
MAINSUB
CHANNEL
TV CONTROL
RDS DISP
AXD7442
VOLUMEDISPLAY
CLEAR
JUKE BOX
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1You only need to use the Auto MCACC setup once (unless you change the placement of your speakers or your room layout).
RECORDER
HDD/DVD
PAU SEP LAYSTOP
REC
TOP MENU
DISC
STOP REC
HOME MENU
INFOHELP
FM/AM
SOUND
RETRIEVER
AUDIO IN
RECEIVER
ì
MCACC
SURROUND
ADVANCEDSOUNDTV/DVD
SLEEP
INPUTCHANNELVOLUMEDISPLAY
CLEAR
JUKE BOX
TEST TONEVIDEO IN
SR
+
ONE TOUCH COPY
MENU
/TUNE
+
//
TIMER RECREC MODE
/TUNE
–
/ST
–
/ST
+
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SLEEP
INPUT
MAINSUB
CHANNEL
TV CONTROL
RDS DISP
AXD7442
VOLUMEDISPLAY
CLEAR
JUKE BOX
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SYSTEM CONNECTOR
SPEAKERS
DVD/DVR 2
(OPTICAL)
SUB WOOFER
AC IN
CENTER
SURROUND
DVD/DVR 1
(COAXIAL)
DIGITAL
AUDIO INPUT
ANTENNA
FM
UNBAL
AM
LOOP ANTENNA
75Ω
ANALOG
DIGITAL
(OPTICAL)
RL
R
L
FRONT
RL
CONTROL
OUT
CONTROL IN
MCACC
SETUP MIC
USE ONLY WITH
DISPLAY UNIT
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3If the receiver subwoofer is off, press
RECEIVER to turn the power on.
4Press 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, NOISYblinks in
the display for five seconds. To exit and check the
noise levels
1
, 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
when you see RETRY
2
When the MCACC setup is complete, the volume level
returns to normal, COMPLETE
3
shows in the display, and
Acoustic Calibration EQ is activated.
4
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.
2If 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.
3If COMPLETE doesn’t appear, it is likely an error occurred during the setup. Please check all connections and try again.
4See Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ on page 27 to switch on/off Acoustic Calibration EQ.
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Chapter 3
Listening to your system
Important
•To access green functions on the remote, move the
slider switch from MAIN to SUB.
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.
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).
•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.
•You can also use the SURROUND button on the
display unit to change the listening mode.
Listening in surround sound
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.
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).
•Press SURROUND repeatedly to select a listening
mode.
•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 – Auto listening mode (see above)
•DOLBY PL (Dolby Pro Logic) – 4.1 channel surround
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
•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
•STEREO – See Listening in stereo on page 26
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.
1With Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode active, press
SOUND.
2Use / 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)
•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)
MCACC
SURROUND
ADVANCEDSOUNDTV/DVD
SLEEP
INPUT
MAINSUB
CHANNEL
TV CONTROL
RDS DISP
AXD7442
VOLUMEDISPLAY
CLEAR
JUKE BOX
TEST
TONEVIDEO
IN
/TUNE
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MCACC
SURROUND
ADVANCEDSOUNDTV/DVD
SLEEP
INPUT
MAINSUB
CHANNEL
TV CONTROL
RDS DISP
AXD7442
VOLUMEDISPLAY
CLEAR
JUKE BOX
TEST
TONEVIDEO
IN
/TUNE
78
0
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SET UP
MCACC
ADVANCEDSOUNDTV/DVD
SLEEPCLEAR
JUKE BOX
TEST TONEVIDEO IN
SR+
ONE TOUCH COPY
MENU
/TUNE+
ENTER
/TUNE–
/ST–/ST+
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TV CONTROL
RDS DISP
AXD7442
VOLUMEDISPLAY
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•PANORAMA: Extends the front stereo image to
include the surround speakers for a ‘wraparound’
effect.
3Use / to adjust the setting then press ENTER
to confirm.
Using Front Surround
RCS-404H/RCS-505H only
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 a Front Surround
mode.
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).
Using Advanced Surround
The Advanced Surround effects can be used with any
multichannel or stereo source for a variety of additional
surround sound effects.
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).
•Press ADVANCED to select an Advanced
Surround mode.
Press repeatedly to select:
•ADVMOVIE – Suitable for movies
•ADVMUSIC – Suitable for music
•EXPANDED – Wide sound field
•TV SURR. – Surround sound for mono or stereo TV
broadcasts
•SPORTS – Suitable for sports programming
•GAME – Suitable for TV game units
•VIRTUAL – A virtual surround effect using just the
subwoofer and front speakers.
•5 STEREO – Powerful surround sound for stereo
music sources
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.
•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.
SURROUND
ADVANCEDSOUNDTV/DVD
SLEEP
INPUT
MAINSUB
CHANNEL
TV CONTROL
RDS DISP
AXD7442
VOLUMEDISPLAY
CLEAR
JUKE BOX
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EXTPOWER
FRTMOVIE / FRTMUSIC
SURROUND
ADVANCEDSOUNDTV/DVD
SLEEP
INPUT
MAINSUB
CHANNEL
TV CONTROL
RDS DISP
AXD7442
VOLUMEDISPLAY
CLEAR
JUKE BOX
78
0
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9
MCACC
SURROUND
ADVANCEDSOUNDTV/DVD
SLEEP
INPUT
MAINSUB
CHANNEL
TV CONTROL
RDS DISP
AXD7442
VOLUMEDISPLAY
CLEAR
JUKE BOX
TEST TONEVIDEO IN
/TUNE
78
0
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Using the Sound Retriever
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.
Tip
•This feature is effective when used together with the
Jukebox function of the DVD recorder.
•While listening to a stereo source, press SOUND
RETRIEVER .
Press repeatedly to switch between:
•RTRV ON — Switches the Sound Retriever on.
•RTRV OFF — Switches the Sound Retriever off.
Listening with Acoustic Calibration
EQ
You can listen to sources using the Acoustic Calibration
EQ set in Using the Auto MCACC setup for optimal
surround sound on page 23.
1Press SOUND.
2Use the / buttons to select MCACC EQ then
press ENTER.
3Use the /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.
•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.
1Press SOUND.
2Use the / buttons to select DIALOGUE then
press ENTER.
3Use the / buttons to select the amount
dialogue enhancement then press ENTER to confirm.
Select between OFF, MID or MAX.
Using Quiet and Midnight listening
modes
The Quiet listening feature reduces excessive bass or
treble in a sound source.
The Midnight listening feature allows you to hear
effective surround sound of movies at low volume levels.
1Press SOUND.
2Use the / buttons to select TONE then press
ENTER.
3Use the / buttons to select QUIET or
MIDNIGHT then press ENTER to confirm.
•To cancel the Quiet or Midnight listening modes,
select BASS/TRE.
Adjusting the bass and treble
Use the bass and treble controls to adjust the overall
tone.
1Press SOUND.
2Use the / buttons to select TONE then press
ENTER.
3Use the / buttons to select BASS/TRE then
press ENTER.
•Selecting BASS/TREcancels the Quiet and Midnight
listening modes. These modes cannot be used at the
same time.
4Use the / buttons to select BASS or TREBLE;
use the / buttons to adjust the sound then press
ENTER to confirm.
RECORDER
HDD/DVD
PAUSEPLAYSTOP
REC
STOP REC
INFOHELP
FM/AM
SOUND
RETRIEVER
AUDIO IN
RECEIVER
SET UP
MCACC
SURROUND
ADVANCEDSOUNDTV/DVD
SLEEP
INPUT
MAINSUB
CHANNEL
TV CONTROL
RDS DISP
AXD7442
VOLUMEDISPLAY
CLEAR
JUKE BOX
TEST TONEVIDEO IN
SR
+
ONE TOUCH COPY
MENU
ENTER
//
TIMER RECREC MODE
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Boosting the bass level
There are two bass modes you can use to enhance the
bass in a source.
1Press SOUND.
2Use the /buttons to select BASSMODE then
press ENTER.
3Use the / 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
Important
•To access green functions on the remote, move the
slider switch from MAIN to SUB.
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.
1Press
FM/AM
to switch to the tuner, then press
repeatedly to select the FM or AM band.
The display shows the band and frequency.
2Tune to a frequency.
There are three tuning modes—manual, auto, and high-
speed:
•Manual tuning: Press TUNE +/– repeatedly to
change the displayed frequency.
•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.
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.
1Tune to an FM radio station then press
SETUP
.
2Use the
/
buttons to choose FM MODE then
press
ENTER
.
3Use the
/
buttons to select
FM MONO
then
press
ENTER
.
The mono indicator () lights when the tuner is in mono
reception mode.
Select FM AUTO above to switch back to auto-stereo
mode (the stereo indicator () lights when receiving a
stereo broadcast).
Improving poor AM sound
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.
Changing the noise cut mode
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.
1Tune to an AM radio station then press SETUP.
2
Use the
/
buttons
to choose NOISECUT then
press ENTER.
3
Use the
/
buttons
to select a Noise cut mode
(1, 2 or 3) then press ENTER.
RECORDER
HDD/DVD
PAUSEPLAYSTOP
REC
TOP MENU
DISC
NAVIGATOR
CM
BACK
PAUSE
LIVE TV
RETURN
CM
SKIP
STOP REC
HOME MENU
ENTER
INFO
GUIDE
HELP
CHANNEL
+
CHANNEL
–
PREV
AUDIO
SET UP
MCACC
SURROUND
ADVANCEDSOUNDTV/DVD
SLEEP
INPUT
MAINSUB
CHANNEL
TV CONTROL
AXD7442
VOLUMEDISPLAY
CLEAR
JUKE BOX
TEST TONEVIDEO IN
SR
+
ONE TOUCH COPY
MENU
/TUNE
+
ENTER
//
SUBTITLEANGLE
TIMER RECREC MODE
PLAY MODE
NEXTVOLUME
FM/AM
SOUND
RETRIEVER
AUDIO IN
ì
/TUNE
–
/ST
–
/ST
+
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Memorizing stations
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.
1Tune to an AM or FM radio station.
For the FM band, select mono or auto-stereo reception as
necessary. This setting is saved along with the preset.
2Press
SETUP
.
3Use the
/
buttons to choose ST.MEM. then
press
ENTER
.
4Use the
/
buttons to select the station preset
you want then press
ENTER
.
Listening to station presets
1Make sure the tuner function is selected.
2Use the
ST +/–
buttons to select a station preset.
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.
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.
You can search the following program types:
1
Displaying RDS information
You can display the different types of RDS information
available.
2
•Press
RDS DISP
for RDS information.
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.
•Program Service Name (PS) – The name of the radio
station.
•Program Type (PTY) – This indicates the kind of
program currently being broadcast.
•SEARCH – PTY search (see below)
•Current tuner frequency
Searching for RDS programs
You can search for a program type listed above.
1Press the
FM/AM
button for the FM band.
3
2Press
RDS DISP
repeatedly until SEARCH appears in
the display.
3Use the
/
buttons to select the program type
you want to hear.
4Press
ENTER
to start the search.
The system searches the station presets for a match. If it
finds one, searching stops for 5 sec.
5If you want to keep listening to the station, press
ENTER
within the 5 seconds.
If you don’t press ENTER, searching resumes.
NEWS – News
AFFAIRS – Current Affairs
INFO
– General Information
SPORT – Sport
EDUCATE – Educational
DRAMA – Radio plays, etc.
CULTURE – National or regional
culture, theater, etc.
SCIENCE – Science and
technology
VARIED – Usually talk-based
material, such as quiz shows or
interviews.
POP M – Pop music
ROCK M – Rock music
EASY M – Easy listening
LIGHT M– ‘Light’ classical music
CLASSICS – ‘Serious’ classical
music
OTHER M – Music not fitting
above categories
WEATHER – Weather reports
FINANCE– Stock market reports,
commerce, trading, etc.
CHILDREN – Programs for
children
SOCIAL – Social affairs
RELIGION – Programs
concerning religion
PHONE IN – Public expressing
their views by phone
TRAVEL – Holiday-type travel
rather than traffic
announcements
LEISURE – Leisure interests and
hobbies
JAZZ – Jazz
COUNTRY
– Country music
NATION M – Popular music in a
language other than English
OLDIES– Popular music from the
’50s and ’60s
FOLK M – Folk music
DOCUMENT
– Documentary
Note
1In 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.
3RDS is only possible in the FM band.
SET UP
MCACC
ADVANCEDSOUNDTV/DVD
SLEEP
INPUT
MAINSUB
CHANNEL
TV CONTROL
RDS DISP
AXD7442
VOLUMEDISPLAY
CLEAR
JUKE BOX
TEST TONEVIDEO IN
SR
+
ONE TOUCH COPY
MENU
/TUNE+
ENTER
/TUNE–
/ST–/ST+
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Chapter 5
Surround sound settings
Important
•To access green functions on the remote, move the
slider switch from MAIN to SUB.
Using the Setup menu
From the Setup menu you can access all the surround
sound settings of the system
1
, including channel levels,
speaker distances, dynamic range adjustment and dual
mono audio playback.
Use the following buttons to use the Setup menu.
Channel level setting
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.
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.
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.
1Select stereo or multichannel playback for a
source.
2Press SETUP.
3Use the / buttons to select CH LEVEL, then
press ENTER.
4Use / to select a channel; / to adjust the
level of that channel.
•You can adjust the level of each channel by ± 10 dB.
•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.
5Press ENTER when you’re finished.
•If you use the Auto MCACC feature again, it will
overwrite the settings you have made here.
Speaker distance setting
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.
Set the distance of each speaker from your normal
listening position.
1Press SETUP.
2Use the / buttons to select DISTANCE, then
press ENTER.
3Use / to select a speaker; / to adjust the
distance.
Adjust the following speakers:
•L – Front left speaker
•C – Center speaker
•R – Front right speaker
•SR – Surround right speaker
•SL – Surround left speaker
•SW – Subwoofer
Each speaker can be adjusted from 0.3 m to 9.0 m.
4Press ENTER when you’re finished.
•If you use the Auto MCACC feature again, it will
overwrite the settings you have made here.
Note
1There 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.
SETUP
MCACC
SURROUND
ADVANCEDSOUNDTV/DVD
SLEEP
INPUT
MAINSUB
CHANNEL
TV CONTROL
RDS DISP
AXD7442
VOLUMEDISPLAY
CLEAR
JUKE BOX
TEST TONEVIDEO IN
SR
+
ONE TOUCH COPY
MENU
ENTER
//
TIMER RECREC MODE
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Dynamic Range Control
1
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.
Dynamic Range Control works only with Dolby Digital
soundtracks and some DTS soundtracks.
1Press SETUP.
2Use the / buttons to select DRC, then press
ENTER.
3Use / to select a setting.
Select one of the following:
•DRC OFF(default) – No dynamic range adjustment
(use when listening at higher volume)
•DRC MID – Mid setting
•DRC HIGH– Dynamic range is reduced (loud sounds
are reduced in volume while quieter sounds are
increased)
4Press ENTER to exit.
Dual mono setting
2
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.
1Press SETUP.
2Use the / buttons to select DUALMONO,
then press ENTER.
3Use / to select a setting.
Select one of the following:
•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
4Press ENTER to exit.
Adjusting the channel levels using
the test tone
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.
Note that the channel level settings for stereo sources
are independent of the settings for surround sound
sources.
1Press 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.
2Press TEST TONE.
The test tone is output from each speaker in turn.
3While a test tone is playing, use the / buttons
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.
•You can adjust the overall volume of test tone output
using the VOLUME+/– buttons (this does not affect
the channel level settings).
•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
1This setting is effective for the speaker output. A similar adjustment feature is available on the DVD recorder—see Audio DRC on page 131.
2This setting is effective for the speaker output. A similar adjustment feature is available on the DVD recorder—see Switching audio channels
on page 94.
MCACC
SURROUND
ADVANCEDSOUNDTV/DVD
SLEEP
INPUT
MAINSUB
CHANNEL
TV CONTROL
RDS DISP
AXD7442
VOLUMEDISPLAY
CLEAR
JUKE BOX
TEST TONEVIDEO IN
SR
+
ONE TOUCH COPY
MENU
/TUNE
+
ENTER
//
TIMER RECREC MODE
/TUNE
–
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4When 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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Other 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
cord to the wall socket.
Connecting auxiliary components
This system has optical-type digital inputs. Use these to
connect external components, such as your MD or CD
recorder.
•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.
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 audioon page 14 for connection
details (this explains connecting the audio output from
your TV, but any analog audio component can be
connected).
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.
1If the system isn’t already on, press RECEIVER
to switch on.
Also make sure that the external source (TV, satellite
receiver, etc.) is switched on.
2Use the AUDIO IN button to select an audio input
source.
3If necessary, start playback of the external
source.
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.
SYSTEM CONNECTOR
SPEAKERS
DVD/DVR 2
(OPTICAL)
SUB WOOFER
AC IN
CENTER
SURROUND
DVD/DVR 1
(COAXIAL)
DIGITAL
AUDIO INPUT
ANTENNA
FM
UNBAL
AM
LOOP ANTENNA
75Ω
ANALOG
DIGITAL
(OPTICAL)
RL
R
L
FRONT
RL
CONTROL
OUT
CONTROL IN
MCACC
SETUP MIC
USE ONLY WITH
DISPLAY UNIT
CD recorder, etc.
DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL)
RECORDER
HDD/DVD
PAUSEPLAYSTOP
REC
TOP MENU
STOP REC
INFOHELP
FM/AM
SOUND
RETRIEVER
AUDIO IN
RECEIVER
ì
DVD/DVR2
ANALOG
DIGITAL
DVD/DVR1
Outdoor antenna
5–6m
Indoor
antenna
(vinyl-coated
wire)
AM
LOOP ANTENNA
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For an external FM antenna, Use a PAL connector to hook
up an external FM antenna.
Using this unit with a Pioneer plasma
display
If you have a Pioneer plasma display
1
, you can use an
SR+ cable
2
to connect it to this unit and take advantage
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.
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.
•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
your plasma display.
3
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.
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.
1Press SR+.
2Use the / buttons to choose SETUP, then
press ENTER.
3Use 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.
4Use the / buttons to adjust the setting.
5Repeat steps 3 and 4 to make other settings.
6When you’re done, press ENTER to leave the SR+
setup menu.
Note
1This system is compatible with all Pioneer plasma displays from 2003 onward.
2The 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.
ANTENNA
PAL connector
SYSTEM CONNECTOR
SPEAKERS
DVD/DVR 2
(OPTICAL)
SUB WOOFER
AC IN
CENTER
SURROUND
DVD/DVR 1
(COAXIAL)
DIGITAL
AUDIO INPUT
ANTENNA
FM
UNBAL
AM
LOOP ANTENNA
75Ω
ANALOG
DIGITAL
(OPTICAL)
RL
R
L
FRONT
RL
CONTROL
OUT
CONTROL IN
MCACC
SETUP MIC
USE ONLY WITH
DISPLAY UNIT
OUT
CONTROL
Pioneer plasma display
Media receiver
3You 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.
SET UP
MCACC
SURROUND
ADVANCEDSOUNDTV/DVD
SLEEP
INPUT
MAINSUB
CHANNEL
TV CONTROL
RDS DISP
AXD7442
VOLUMEDISPLAY
CLEAR
JUKE BOX
TEST TONEVIDEO IN
SR
+
ONE TOUCH COPY
MENU
ENTER
//
TIMER RECREC MODE
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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).
•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.
•VOL.C OFF– This unit does not control the volume of
the plasma display
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.
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 PDP2setting 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.
Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma
display
1Press SR+ on the remote.
2Use / 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.
•If you disconnect the SR+ cable or switch the plasma
display off while SR+ is on, the SR+ ON setting
remains.
•To switch to SR+ OFF, follow steps 1 and 2, selecting
SR+ OFF.
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.
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Additional information
Important
•To access green functions on the remote, move the
slider switch from MAIN to SUB.
Dimming the display
You can choose to dim the display if you find it too
bright.
1
1Press SETUP.
2Use the / buttons to select DIMMER then
press ENTER.
3Use the / buttons to selectLIGHT or DARK
then press ENTER.
DTS CD setting
If you play a DTS-encoded CD, you will need to change
this setting to hear the decoded signal.
1Switch the system into standby.
2Press SETUP.
3Use the /buttons to select CD TYPE from the
menu, then press ENTER.
4Use the / 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.
•DTS-CD – Use for playback of DTS-encoded CDs, but
note that the beginning of regular CD tracks may be
skipped.
Setting the sleep timer
The sleep timer switches off the receiver subwoofer after
a specified time so you can fall asleep without worrying
about it.
2
1Press 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
After selecting SLP ON, you can press SLEEP again to
check how much time is left. Each line indicates
approximately 12 minutes (remaining):
Resetting the system
Use this procedure to reset all system settings to the
factory default.
1Switch the system on.
2Press 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.
Note
1The display dims when the sleep timer is set, regardless of this setting.
SETUP
MCACC
SURROUND
ADVANCEDSOUNDTV/DVD
INPUT
MAINSUB
CHANNEL
TV CONTROL
RDS DISP
AXD7442
VOLUMEDISPLAY
CLEAR
JUKE BOX
TEST TONEVIDEO IN
SR
+
ONE TOUCH COPY
MENU
ENTER
//
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2The display dims when the sleep timer is set. The DVD recorder does not automatically switch off with the sleep timer.
SURROUND
ADVANCEDSOUNDTV/DVD
SLEEP
INPUT
MAINSUB
CHANNEL
TV CONTROL
RDS DISP
AXD7442
VOLUMEDISPLAY
CLEAR
JUKE BOX
0
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Installation and maintenance
Hints on installation
We want you to enjoy using this system for years to come,
so please bear in mind the following points when
choosing a location:
Do...
Use in a well-ventilated room.
Place on a solid, flat, level surface, such as a table, shelf or
stereo rack
.
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 system will
be exposed to direct sunlight.
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.
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
ProblemRemedy
The power does not turn on, or
switches off suddenly (an error
message may be displayed at
startup).
• Leave the unit plugged in, wait for one minute, then switch back on.
• Make sure there are no loose strands of wire touching the unit. This could cause the
system to shut off automatically.
• 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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Tuner
Error Messages
Can’t operate using the remote
control.
• Replace the batteries (Putting the batteries in the remote control on page 17).
• 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.
ProblemRemedy
ProblemRemedy
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.
MessageDescription
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.
EXIT• Appears when a menu is automatically exited after a set period of inactivity.
NOISY• Background noise is too high to complete MCACC setup successfully.
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• Contact your Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for servicing.
NO SPTYP• 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
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Specifications
SX-SW606 / SX-SW404
•Amplifier section
RMS Power Output:
Front, Center, Surround. . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 W per channel
*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)
*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.
*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.
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.
•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.)
•Please read the information provided on the disc
packaging carefully before purchasing DVD-R DL/
DVD+R DL discs:
•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.
•This logo indicates that the disc is a DVD-R DL or
DVD+R DL disc:
•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).
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.
For more detailed information on the DualDisc
specification, please refer to the disc manufacturer or
disc retailer.
Other disc compatibility
In addition to DVD, this recorder is compatible with a
wide range of disc types (media) and formats. Playable
discs will generally feature one of the 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.
CD-R/RW compatibility
This recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RW discs.
•Readable formats: CD-Audio, Video CD/Super VCD,
ISO 9660 CD-ROM* containing MP3, WMA, JPEG or
DivX files.
* ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 compliant. CD physical format:
Mode1, Mode2 XA Form1. Romeo and Joliet file
systems are both compatible with this recorder.
•Multi-session playback: Yes (except CD-Audio and
Video CD/Super VCD)
•Unfinalized disc playback: CD-Audio only
Compressed audio compatibility
•Compatible media: CD-ROM, CD-R,
CD-RW, DVR-640H-AV only: USB
•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)
Video CD
Audio CDCD-R
CD-RW
Super Video CD (Super VCD)
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•Variable bit-rate (VBR) MP3 playback: Yes
•VBR WMA playback: No
•WMA encoder compatibility: Windows Media Codec
8 (files encoded using Windows Media Codec 9 may be
playable but some parts of the specification are not
supported; specifically, Pro, Lossless, Voice and VBR)
•DRM (Digital Rights Management)
1
file playback: No
•File extensions: .mp3, .wma (these must be used for
the recorder to recognize MP3 and WMA files – do
not use for other file types)
•File structure: Up to 99 folders / 999 files (if these
limits are exceeded, only files and folders up to these
limits are playable)
WMA (Windows Media Audio) compatibility
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.
Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows logo are
trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
DivX video compatibility
DivX is a compressed digital video format created by the
DivX
®
video codec from DivX, Inc. This recorder can play
DivX video files burned on CD-R/RW/ROM discs. Keeping
the same terminology as DVD-Video, individual DivX
video files are called "Titles." When naming files/titles on
a CD-R/RW disc prior to burning, keep in mind that by
default they will be played in alphabetical order.
•Official DivX
®
Certified product.
•Plays all versions of DivX
®
video (including DivX
®
6)
with standard playback of DivX
®
media files.
•File extensions: .avi and .divx (these must be used for
the recorder to recognize DivX video files). Note that
all files with the .avi extension are recognized as
MPEG4, but not all of these are necessarily DivX video
files and therefore may not be playable on this recorder.
•File structure: Up to 99 folders or 999 files.
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of
DivX, Inc. and are used under license.
DivX
®
VOD content
In order to play DivX VOD (video on demand) content on
this recorder, you first need to register the recorder with
your DivX VOD content provider. You do this by
generating a DivX VOD registration code, which you
submit to your provider.
Some DivX VOD content may only be playable a fixed
number of times. When you load a disc containing this
type of DivX VOD content, the remaining number of plays
is shown on-screen and you then have the option of
playing the disc (thereby using up one of the remaining
plays), or stopping. If you load a disc that contains
expired DivX VOD content (for example, content that has
zero remaining plays), the message Rental Expired is
displayed.
If your DivX VOD content allows an unlimited number of
plays, then you may load the disc into your recorder and
play the content as often as you like, and no message will
be displayed.
Important
•DivX VOD content is protected by a DRM (Digital
Rights Management) system. This restricts playback
of content to specific, registered devices.
•If you load a disc that contains DivX VOD content not
authorized for this recorder, the message
Authorization Error is displayed and the content
will not play.
•Resetting the recorder (as described in Resetting the
recorder on page 148) will not cause you to lose your
registration code.
Note
1DRM (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.
DivX
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JPEG file compatibility
•Compatible formats: Baseline JPEG and EXIF 2.2*
still image files
*File format used by digital still cameras
•Sampling ratio: 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0
•Horizontal resolution: 160 to 5120 pixels
•Vertical resolution: 120 to 3840 pixels
•Progressive JPEG compatible: No
•File extensions: .jpg, .jpeg, .jpe, .jif, .jfif (must be used
for the recorder to recognize JPEG files – do not use
for other file types)
•File structure: The recorder can load up to 99 folders
/ 999 files at one time (if there are more files/folders
that this on the disc then more can be reloaded)
PC-created disc compatibility
Discs recorded using a personal computer may not be
playable in this unit due to the setting of the application
software used to create the disc. In these particular
instances, check with the software publisher for more
detailed information.
Discs recorded in packet write mode (UDF format) are
not compatible with this recorder.
Check the DVD-R/RW or CD-R/RW software disc boxes
for additional compatibility information.
Dolby Digital
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
"Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
DTS
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are registered trademarks of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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.
Please use the recorder following the guidelines below to
protect against possible HDD failure.
The HDD should not be regarded as a place to store
recordings permanently. We recommend that you back up
your important recordings onto DVD discs in order to
protect against accidental loss.
Pioneer cannot under any circumstances accept
responsibility for any direct or indirect loss arising from any
inconvenience or loss of recorded material resulting from
HDD failure.
•Do not move the recorder while it is on (this includes
during EPG download when the display shows EPG).
•Install and use the recorder on a stable, level surface.
•Do not block the rear vent/cooling fan.
•Do not use the recorder in excessively hot or humid
places, or in places that may be subject to sudden
changes in temperature. Sudden changes in
temperature can cause condensation to form inside
the recorder. This can be a cause of HDD failure.
•While the recorder is switched on (including during
EPG download when the display shows EPG), do not
unplug from the wall socket or switch the electricity
off from the breaker switch.
•Do not move the recorder immediately after
switching it off. If you need to move the recorder,
please follow the steps below:
1 After the message POWER OFF is shown in the
display, wait at least two minutes.
2 Unplug from the wall socket.
3 Move the recorder.
•If there’s a power failure while the recorder is on
there is a chance that some data on the HDD will be
lost.
•The HDD is very delicate. If used 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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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
Any type of DVD disc
(recordable or playback
only), finalized or not.
Commercially produced
DVD, finalized Video mode
DVD-R/-RW.
Video mode DVD-R/-RW
(unfinalized)
VR mode DVD-R/-RW
DVD+R
DVD+RW
DVD-RAM
Audio CD
Video CD
Super VCD
WMA or MP3 files
DivX files
All of the above
HDD
DVD
DVD-Video
DVD (Video)
DVD (VR)
DVD+R
DVD+RW
DVD-RAM
CD
Video CD
Super VCD
WMA/MP3
DivX
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Chapter 2
Connecting up
Rear panel connections
1AV1(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 Outon page 129 for how
to set this up.
2OUTPUT
Stereo analog audio, video and S-video outputs for
connection to a TV or AV amplifier/receiver.
3AV2(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.
4ANTENNA IN (RF IN)/OUT
Connect your TV antenna to the ANTENNA IN (RF IN)
jack. The signal is passed through to the ANTENNA OUT
jack for connection to your TV.
5AC IN – Power inlet
6DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
Connect to the DVD/DVR1 coaxial jack on the receiver
subwoofer.
7CONTROL IN
Connect to the CONTROL OUT terminal of the receiver
subwoofer.
8G-LINK™
Use to connect the supplied G-LINK™ cable to enable
GUIDE Plus+™ to control an external satellite receiver,
etc.
9COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
A high-quality video output for connecting to a TV or
monitor with a component video input.
Front panel connections
On the front panel a flip-down cover hides more
connections.
10USB port (type B) (DVR-640H-AV only)
USB port for connecting a PictBridge-compatible printer.
11USB port (type A) (DVR-640H-AV only)
USB port for connecting a digital camera, USB memory
or other USB device.
12DV IN (DVR-640H-AV only)
A DV input i.LINK connector, suitable for connecting a
DV camcorder.
13INPUT 2
Audio/video input (stereo analog audio; composite and S-
video video), especially suitable for camcorders, game
consoles, portable audio, etc.
AC IN
DIGITAL
OUT
CONTROL
G-LINK
COAXIAL
IN
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
L
R
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
Y
P
B
PR
ANTENNA
IN
OUT
OUTPUT
AV 1 (RGB) – TVAV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)
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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.
Important
•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.
•The AV1(RGB)-TVAV 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.
•Before making or changing any rear panel
connections, make sure that all components are
switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet.
1Connect 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.
2Use an RF antenna cable (one is supplied) to
connect the antenna output of your VCR to the
ANTENNA IN (RF IN) of this recorder.
3Use another RF antenna cable to connect the
ANTENNA OUT of this recorder to the antenna input
on your TV.
4Use a SCART cable (not supplied) to connect the
AV1(RGB)-TV AV connector on this recorder to the
SCART AV connector on your TV.
5Use another SCART cable to connect the
AV2(INPUT 1/DECODER) AV connector to a SCART AV
connector on your VCR.
Tip
•This recorder has a ‘through’ function which allows
you to record a TV 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 Savemust be set to Off—see Power
Save on page 128).
TV
VCR
Antenna/cable TV
wall outlet
AC IN
DIGITAL
OUT
CONTROL
G-LINK
COAXIAL
IN
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
LR
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
Y
P
B
PR
ANTENNA
IN
OUT
OUTPUT
AV 1 (RGB) – TVAV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)
SCART AV
CONNECTOR
SCART AV
CONNECTOR
ANTENNA
IN
ANTENNA
IN (RF IN)
ANTENNA
OUT
ANTENNA
OUT
ANTENNA
IN
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Using other types of audio/video
output
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.
Using the S-video or component video
output
1Connect the S-video or component video output
to a similar input on your TV.
For an S-video connection, use an S-video cable (not
supplied) to connect the S-VIDEO OUTPUT jack to an S-
video input on your TV.
For a component video connection, use a component
video cable (not supplied) to connect the COMPONENT
VIDEO OUTjacks to a component video input on your TV.
See also Component Video Outon page 129 for how to set
up the component video output for use with a progressive
scan-compatible TV.
2Connect the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks to the
corresponding audio inputs on your TV.
You can use the supplied audio/video cable, leaving the
yellow video plug disconnected. Make sure you match up
the left and right outputs with their corresponding inputs
for correct stereo sound.
Connecting to a cable box, satellite
receiver or digital terrestrial receiver
If you have a cable, satellite or digital terrestrial receiver
with a built-in decoder, connect it to this recorder and
your TV as shown on the following page.
1
If you are using
a separate decoder box for your cable/satellite TV, set up
following the instructions on the next page.
Using the setup on this page you can:
•Record any channel by selecting it on the cable box,
satellite receiver or digital terrestrial receiver.
•Change channels and set timer recordings on the
external receiver using the GUIDE Plus+™ system
(via the
G-LINK™ cable, and after setting up).
Important
•Do not connect this recorder to your TV ‘through’
your VCR, satellite receiver or other component.
Always connect each component directly to your TV
or AV amplifier/receiver.
•When using the GUIDE Plus+ system to make a
timer recording from an external receiver, make sure
that the external receiver is switched on.
TV
AC IN
DIGITAL
OUT
CONTROL
G-LINK
COAXIALIN
S-VIDEO
VIDEOAUDIO
L
R
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
Y
P
B
PR
ANTENNA
IN
OUT
OUTPUT
AV 1 (RGB) – TVAV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)
S-VIDEO
INPUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO INPUT
AUDIO
INPUT
1
2
Note
1The diagram shows SCART video connections, but you can alternatively use any of the other audio/video connections.
TV
Satellite dish/
antenna/cable TV
wall outlet
Cable/Satellite/
Digital Terrestrial
receiver
AC IN
DIGITAL
OUT
CONTROL
G-LINK
COAXIALIN
S-VIDEO
VIDEOAUDIO
L
R
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
Y
P
B
PR
ANTENNA
IN
OUT
OUTPUT
AV 1 (RGB) – TVAV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)
SCART AV
CONNECTOR
SCART AV
CONNECTOR
ANTENNA
IN
ANTENNA
IN (RF IN)
ANTENNA
OUT
ANTENNA
OUT
ANTENNA
IN
1
1
2
3
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1Connect RF antenna cables as shown.
This enables you to watch and record TV channels.
2Use 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.
3Use 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.
This enables you to record scrambled TV channels.
4Plug the supplied G-LINK™ cable to the G-LINK™
jack.
This enables you to control the tuner in the external
receiver using the GUIDE Plus+™ system.
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).
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.
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 Savemust be set to Off—see Power
Save on page 128).
Connecting an external decoder box
(1)
If you have an external, dedicated decoder box for your
satellite or cable TV system, use the setup described on
this page. See the previous page for how to connect the
G-LINK™ cable.
Important
•Do not connect your decoder box directly to this
recorder.
•Information from the decoder (for example, relating
to pay TV services), is only viewable when this
recorder is off (in standby).
•For timer recording to work properly on this recorder,
the VCR/satellite receiver/cable box must also be
switched on during recording.
•It is not possible to watch one TV program and record
another using this setup.
DIGITAL
OUT
CONTROL
G-LINK
COAXIALIN
AUDIO
L
R
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
Y
P
B
PR
OUTPUT
AV 1 (RGB) – TV
G-LINK cable
TV
Antenna/cable TV
wall outlet
VCR/Satellite receiver
/Cable box
Decoder
AC IN
DIGITAL
OUT
CONTROL
G-LINK
COAXIALIN
S-VIDEO
VIDEOAUDIO
LR
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
Y
P
B
PR
ANTENNA
IN
OUT
OUTPUT
AV 1 (RGB) – TVAV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)
SCART AV
CONNECTOR
SCART AV
CONNECTOR
SCART AV
CONNECTOR
ANTENNA
IN
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1Connect the cable from the antenna/cable TV
outlet to the antenna input on your VCR/satellite
receiver/cable box.
2Use a SCART cable (not supplied) to connect your
decoder to your VCR/satellite receiver/cable box.
See the manual for your decoder box for more detailed
instructions.
3Use a SCART cable to connect your VCR/satellite
receiver/cable box to the AV2(INPUT 1/DECODER)
AV connector on this recorder.
4Use a SCART cable to connect the AV1(RGB)-TV
AV connector to your TV.
Connecting an external decoder box
(2)
If you only have a decoder, connect it to this recorder and
your TV as shown on this page.
1
Using the setup on this page you can:
•Record scrambled channels received using the
recorder’s built-in TV tuner.
Important
•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.
1Connect RF antenna cables as shown.
This enables you to watch and record TV channels.
2Use 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.
3Use 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
1In 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).
TV
Antenna/cable TV
wall outlet
Decoder
AC IN
DIGITAL
OUT
CONTROL
G-LINK
COAXIAL
IN
S-VIDEO
VIDEOAUDIO
LR
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
Y
P
B
PR
ANTENNA
IN
OUT
OUTPUT
AV 1 (RGB) – TVAV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER)
SCART AV
CONNECTOR
SCART AV
CONNECTOR
ANTENNA
IN
ANTENNA
IN (RF IN)
ANTENNA
OUT
1
2
3
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Connecting other AV sources
Connecting a VCR or analog camcorder
1Connect a set of audio and video inputs of your
VCR or camcorder to a set of outputs on this
recorder.
This enables you to record from this recorder to your VCR
or camcorder.
•You can use standard video or S-video cables for the
video connection.
•Alternatively, you can use the AV2(INPUT 1/
DECODER) SCART connector for audio/video input
and output with just one SCART cable.
2Connect a set of audio and video outputs of your
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.
•The front panel connections make convenient
connections for a camcorder input.
Connecting a DV camcorder
DVR-640H-AV only
Using the front panel DV INjack, 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.
Important
•This jack is for connection to DV equipment only. It is
not compatible with digital satellite receivers or D-
VHS video decks.
1Use 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.
Connecting a USB device
DVR-640H-AV only
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.
Important
•Devices may not work reliably if connected to this
recorder via a USB hub.
Analog camcorder
VCR
HDD/DVD
ONE
TOUCH
COPY
STOP
REC
CH
OPEN/CLOSE
STANDBY/ON
ì REC
+–
(Rear panel)(Front panel)
AUDIO/VIDEO
OUTPUT
AUDIO/VIDEO
INPUT
12
AUDIO/VIDEO
INPUT
AUDIO/VIDEO
OUTPUT
DV camcorder
HDD/DVD
ONE
TOUCH
COPY
STOP
REC
CH
OPEN/CLOSE
STANDBY/ON
ì REC
+–
DVR-640H-AV
DV
OUT
DV
IN
Digital Camera
HDD/DVD
ONE
TOUCH
COPY
STOP
REC
CH
OPEN/CLOSE
STANDBY/ON
ì REC
+–
DVR-640H-AV
USB
USB
Type B
PictBridge-compatible
Printer
USB
USB
Type A
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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.
1Use the supplied power cable to connect this
recorder to a power outlet.
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Controls and displays
Front panel
1 STANDBY/ON
Press to switch the recorder on/into standby.
2Disc tray
3 OPEN/CLOSE
Press to open/close the disc tray.
4HDD / DVD indicators
Indicator lights blue when the hard disk (HDD) is
selected; orange when the DVD drive is selected.
5PAUSE LIVE TV (page 79)
Press to start recording the current TV channel, but with
playback paused, effectively pausing the broadcast.
6HDD/DVD
Press to switch between HDD and DVD for recording and
playback.
7Front panel display
See Display on page 58 for details.
8ì REC
Press to start recording. Press repeatedly to set the
recording time in 30 minute blocks.
9Front panel inputs
See Front panel connections on page 50 for more
information on these.
10
Press to start or restart playback.
11
Press to stop playback.
12CH +/–
Use to change channels, skip chapters/tracks, etc.
13ONE TOUCH COPY (page 106)
Press to start One Touch Copy of the currently playing
title to DVD or the HDD.
14STOP REC
Press to stop recording.
HDD/DVD
ONE
TOUCH
COPY
STOP
REC
CH
OPEN/CLOSE
STANDBY/ON
ì REC
+–
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INPUT
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Display
1
Lights during playback; blinks when playback is paused.
2
Lights when copying.
3ì
Lights during recording; blinks when recording is
paused.
4 (page 79)
Lights when a timer recording has been set.
(Indicator blinks if the timer has been set to DVD but
there isn’t a recordable disc loaded, or the timer has
been set to HDD but the HDD is not recordable.)
NTSC
Lights when the video output signal format is NTSC.
(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.
5Recording 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).
MN
Lights when the recording mode is set to MN
(manual recording level) mode.
6Character display
7R / RW
Lights when a recordable DVD-R or DVD-RW disc is
loaded.
8PL (page 97)
Lights when a VR mode disc is loaded and the
recorder is in Play List mode.
2 3 (page 134)
Shows the remote control mode (if nothing is
displayed, the remote control mode is 1).
V
Lights when an unfinalized Video mode disc is
loaded.
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Chapter 4
Getting started
Switching on and setting up
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.
If you’re using the recorder for the first time, we strongly
recommend you use the Setup Navigator before starting
to use the recorder.
1Switch on your TV and set the video input to this
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).
•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.)
3 Choose a language (then press ENTER).
4 Start the Setup Navigator.
•If you don’t want to use the Setup Navigator, press
to select Cancel, then press ENTER to exit the Setup
Navigator.
5 Select the Auto Channel Setting (‘Auto
Scan’ or ‘Download from TV’), or ‘Do not set’.
•Select Do not set if you want to skip channel setup
(because they have already been set up, for example).
•You can only use the Download from TV feature if
this recorder is connected to your TV using a fully-
wired 21-pin SCART cable via the AV1(RGB)-TV
connector, and if your TV supports this function
(check your TV’s instruction manual for more
details).
• Select your country.
•Auto-tuning channels
The Auto Scan option automatically scans and sets the
channel presets.
•Downloading channels from your TV
Use the Download from TV option to download all the
channels that your TV is tuned to.
6 Select ‘Auto’ for automatic time setting,
or ‘Manual’ to set the clock manually.
RECORDER
ENTER
Initial Setup
Basic
Tuner
Video In/Out
Audio In
Audio Out
Language
Recording
Playback
Clock Setting
Input Line System
Power Save
Help
Setup Navigator
Setup Navigator
Language
Basic
ENTER
k
Setting
t
Line System
e
r Save
P
p
Navigator
p
Navigator
Start
Cancel
Start
Complete this setup before you
start using your recorder.
Please use the Initial Setup if you
want to make more detailed settings.
ENTER
k
Setting
Line System
e
r Save
P
p
Navigator
p
Navigator
Auto Channel Setting
English
Download from TV
Do not Set
Auto Scan
ENTER
k
Setting
Line System
e
r Save
k
Setting
t
Line System
e
r Save
P
Country Selection
Country
Austria
Tuning
32/99
Cancel
DownloadingPr 5
32/99
Cancel
ENTER
k
Setting
Line System
e
r Save
P
Clock Setting
Auto
Manual
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•Auto clock setting
Some TV channels broadcast time signals together
with the program. This recorder can use these
signals to set the clock automatically.
Set ‘Clock Set CH‘ to the channel preset number
that broadcasts a time signal, then move the
cursor down to ‘Start’ and press ENTER.
The recorder takes a short while to set the time. After
you see that it’s set, select Next to proceed.
If the time could not be set automatically, press
RETURNto 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.
Use the / buttons to set your time zone.
You can set this by selecting a city or a time relative
to GMT.
Press then use the /buttons to select ‘On’
or ‘Off’ for summer time, then press ENTER.
Select On if you are currently using summer time.
Set the date (day/month/year) and time, then
press ENTER to make all the settings.
Use the / buttons to change the value in the
highlighted field.
Use the / buttons to move from one field to
another.
•You can go back to the previous screen at anytime in
the Setup Navigator by pressing RETURN.
7 Select the TV screen type, ‘Wide (16:9)’ or
‘Standard (4:3)’.
8 Select whether or not your TV is
compatible with progressive scan video.
•Note that progressive scan video is only output
through the AV1(RGB)-TV connector and the
component video outputs.
9 Press to continue after reading the HDD
caution.
10 Select ‘Finish Setup’ to exit the Setup
Navigator, or ‘Go Back’ if you want to start again.
That completes basic setup using the Setup Navigator.
•If there are blank channels with no station, you can
set these to skip using the manual channel setting.
See Manual CH Setting on page 129.
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In the event of HDD failure, recordings may
be lost or normal playback/recording may
not be possible.
As recordings might be lost in case of a HDD
failure, we recommend to use the HDD only
as temporary storage media.
Please copy recordings you want to keep
to recordable DVD.
Press ENTER to continue.
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Enjoy using your DVD recorder!
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Setting up the GUIDE Plus+™ system
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.
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.
1 Display the GUIDE Plus+ setup menu.
The language and country settings are already set to
whatever you selected in the Setup Navigator.
2 Highlight ‘Postal Code’.
3 Enter your postal code.
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.
4If you are using an external receiver (such as a
satellite receiver) with the supplied G-LINK cable,
complete this step, otherwise jump to step 5 below.
•See Connecting to a cable box, satellite receiver or
digital terrestrial receiveron page 52 for more on using
the supplied G-LINK cable.
•Select External Receiver 1, 2 or 3, then press
ENTER. (If you have just one external receiver, use
External Receiver 1. You can add further receivers in
2 and 3 if you need to.)
After pressing ENTER:
•Select your reception method (Terrestrial, Cable or
Satellite).
•Select your provider (if applicable).
•Select the brand of your external receiver.
•Identify which input your external receiver is
connected to.
After completing these steps the recorder will try and
communicate with your external receiver and change the
channel via the G-LINK cable. If the channel was
successfully changed, select Yes to confirm.
GUIDE
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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:
•Press GUIDE to display the GUIDE Plus+ setup
menu.
•Press to highlight the Menu bar, then use to
reach the Setup area and select Setup.
•Continue setting up from the start of this step again.
If your external receiver still doesn’t respond to the G-
LINK controller, please call customer support and report
the brand and model of your external receiver.
See also GUIDE Plus+ FAQ and troubleshooting on
page 73.
5Identify the host channel for your country.
The TV listings information available in the GUIDE Plus+
system is distributed throughout Europe by selected
broadcasters called host channels. It is important that
the host channel for your country is correctly identified in
order to receive listings information (EPG download).
Follow A, B or C below depending on your setup:
A If you are not using an external receiver, this
recorder will automatically scan all channels for the
host channel:
•Leave the recorder in standby overnight (do not leave
it switched on).
B If you are using an external receiver, you need to
identify the host channel from the table below:
•Tune your external receiver to the appropriate host
channel and leave the receiver on and the recorder in
standby overnight.
C If you use both an external receiver and this
recorder as sources, follow the instructions above for
setting up without an external receiver. Only if this is
unsuccessful try the external receiver method.
About EPG download
•EPG data can only be received when the recorder is
in standby. (When not using the recorder, therefore,
please switch it into standby.) If you’re using an
external receiver, leave this on when EPG data is
downloading.
•If you cannot receive any of the host channels (see
the above table) then you won’t be able to use the
GUIDE Plus+ system. In this case do not set the
postal code (or set Country to Other) in the GUIDE
Plus+ setup screen. (When GUIDE Plus+ service
starts in your area, set the postal code again.)
•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 front panel display shows EPG when receiving
data. If you power on the recorder during an EPG
download, the download is canceled.
•EPG data may be received several times a day. All
updates are automatic.
•When downloading EPG data, the recorder may
sound as though it is on. This is normal.
Checking the downloaded data the
following day
1 Display the GUIDE Plus+ screen.
Country/
Region
Host
channels
Comments
AustriaEurosport
BelgiumRTL-TVI
Music Factory
(TMF)
TMF will be switched off in the near
future.
FranceCanal+Analog only
GermanyEurosport
ItalySport ItaliaAnalog only
NetherlandsMusic Factory
(TMF),
Eurosport
TMF will be switched off in the near
future.
SpainTele 5Analog only
SwitzerlandEurosport
UKITV, EurosportITV 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 / 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 Editoris highlighted. The main area of
the screen now shows a list of channels. Those that
are turned ON are displayed in the grid; those that
are OFF are hidden. Use the /// buttons to
move down the list and turn channels ON or OFF as
necessary.
•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.
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.
3When 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.
1
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
automatically set your viewing and recording selections
quickly and easily.
In order to receive the correct TV listings information for
your country or region you need to set up the GUIDE
Plus+ system and ‘download’ the TV listings information.
If you haven’t already done this, please turn to Setting up
the GUIDE Plus+™ system on page 61 before
proceeding.
* GUIDE Plus+, S
HOWVIEW, VIDEO Plus+,
G-LINK are (1) registered trademarks or trademarks of, (2)
manufactured under license from and (3) subject of
various international patents and patent applications
owned by, or licensed to, Gemstar-TV Guide International,
Inc. and/or its related affiliates.
Legal Notice
GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/OR ITS
RELATED AFFILIATES ARE NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE
ACCURACY OF THE 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.
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:
1Video window – Allows you to continue watching
the current program while using the GUIDE Plus+
system.
2Information panels – Display program promotions
or instructions on the GUIDE Plus+ system.
3Action bar – colour-coded Action buttons change
function depending on the area.
4Information box – Shows short program
descriptions or help menus.
5Menu bar – Gives access to the various areas of the
GUIDE Plus+ system.
6Grid – Shows TV listings information for the next
seven days by channel and time.
Note
1The 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
The table below shows a summary of the remote buttons
you’ll use to navigate the GUIDE Plus+ system.
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.
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 program title.
2Press 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
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•You can also use the ì 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).
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.
The default setting for this window is ‘locked’, as
indicated by a closed padlock icon above the video
window. When locked, the video window always shows
the channel you were previously watching as you move
up and down through the listings grid.
If you prefer, you can unlock the video window so that as
you highlight different channels in the listings grid, that
channel is shown in the video window.
1 Highlight a channel logo.
KeyWhat it does
ì REC
Press to set or cancel One Button
Recording.
GUIDE
Press to display the GUIDE Plus+
screen (also use to exit).
///Use to navigate screens (highlight
an item).
RED, GREEN,
YELLOW, BLUE
Action buttons that change
functionality depending on the Area.
MENUPress to jump directly to the Menu
bar.
TIMER RECPress to go directly to the Schedule
area.
INFO
Press to display extended
information for the current program.
ENTERPress to confirm a selection or to
leave the GUIDE Plus+ screen.
Number buttonsUse for numeric entry.
/ Press to select the previous/next
page of information (in the grid, for
example).
/ Press to select the previous/next
day.
Note
1Recording 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.
2Press the RED Action button (Unlock).
The padlock icon above the video window becomes
unlocked. It remains unlocked for the remainder of your
current TV viewing session.
If you want to lock the video window again, follow the
same procedure. The RED Action button will now act as
Lock.
Channel mosaic screen
You can switch the display style of channels in the Grid
Area, Schedule Area or My TV Area from a list to a mosaic
of channel icons by pressing the YELLOWAction button.
Select the channel icon you want using the cursor
buttons, then press
ENTER to return to the previous
screen on that channel.
Areas
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.
•Search – Search for TV programs by category (e.g.,
Sport), subcategory (e.g., Football) or keyword.
•My TV – Set up a profile and receive
recommendations according to your preferences.
•Schedule – Show all scheduled recordings.
•Info – Area for additional information, such as
weather (not available in all regions).
•Editor – Change channel settings.
•Setup – Setup the GUIDE Plus+™ system.
The Grid Area
The Grid is the main TV listings screen of the GUIDE
Plus+ system and is the first screen that you see when
you press GUIDE. You can see TV listings for the next
seven days, starting with the current day.
When you highlight a 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 isymbol in the Information Box, it means that there
is an extended synopsis available. Press the INFO button
to see it.
In some countries, you can also see a rating for a
particular 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
•Tune to a program that’s currently showing
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•Set a program to record
•Lock or unlock the video window.
•Access Information panels.
Browsing the Grid
Use the following remote buttons to browse the grid:
/// (cursor buttons) – Navigate the Grid
/ – Previous / next page
/ – Previous / next day
BLUE Action button – Return to the current time/date in
the Grid.
ENTER– Press on the current selection to exit the GUIDE
Plus+ system and start watching the program
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
1If 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.
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Searching
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.
1 Select ‘Search’ from the Menu bar.
2 Select a category and a subcategory.
•If you choose Allas the subcategory, all programs in
the category you selected will show up in the search
results.
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.
Using My Choice keywords for a search
In addition to the standard categories, you can also set
your own keywords.
1 Access My Choice.
2Press the YELLOW Action button to add a
keyword.
3 Enter a keyword to appear in the menu.
When you’re finished, press the GREEN Action button to
exit and continue.
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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ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
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My TV Area
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.
Setting up a profile
You can set up a profile with any combination of up to 16
channels, four categories and 16 keywords.
1Select ‘My TV’ from the Menu bar.
2Press the YELLOW Action button to set a profile.
Channels is now highlighted.
3To add a channel to your profile, press the
YELLOW Action button.
Select a channel from the mosaic of channel icons and
press
ENTER. Repeat this step to add up to 16 channels.
4To add a theme to your profile, highlight
‘Themes’ and press the YELLOW Action button.
Select a theme from the Search Area categories and
press
ENTER. Repeat this step to add up to four
categories.
5To add a keyword to your profile, highlight
‘Keywords’ and press the YELLOW Action button.
Use the ///buttons followed by ENTERto select
characters from the on-screen keyboard. When you’re
finished, press the GREEN Action button to exit and
continue.
6Press
ENTER to activate your profile.
•You can add up to 16 keywords by repeating step 5.
•You can edit or delete your profile using the RED and
GREEN Action buttons.
The Schedule Area
The Schedule Area is where you can set, see, edit and
delete scheduled (timer) recordings. (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.
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Editing a scheduled recording
You can edit any parameter in a scheduled recording, or
delete it if you no longer require it.
1Highlight the left tile of a scheduled recording.
•If you only want to edit the recording quality,
frequency, destination, timing or genre settings, skip
to step 6 below.
2Press the GREEN Action button (Edit).
3Use the cursor and number buttons to edit the
recording date, start time, end time and channel.
Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons or the number
buttons to edit.
Press the GREEN Action button to go to continue, or the
RED Action button to go back.
4Enter a name for the scheduled recording.
Use the ///buttons followed by ENTERto select
characters from the on-screen keyboard.
After entering the whole name, press the GREEN Action
button to continue.
5Highlight the right recording tile.
6Press the RED Action button (Quality) to change
the recording quality.
Select from AUTO
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, XP, SP, LP, EP, SLP, SEP or MN (if
manual recording is set to On.)
7Press the GREEN Action button (Frequency) to
change the recording frequency.
Note
1This mode maximizes the recording quality to fit on to a single DVD disc. Can also be used when recording to HDD.
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Select from the various options for one-time, daily and
weekly recordings.
8Press YELLOW Action button (Destination) to
select the recording destination.
Select from DVD, HDD or HDDr (Auto Replace
Recording)
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.
•Auto Replace Recording is only available as an
option with regular daily or weekly recordings.
9Press (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
VPS/PDC
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(V–P)).
•Press (cursor left) to display the standard
recording options again.
Deleting a scheduled recording
1Highlight the left tile of a scheduled recording.
2Press the RED Action button (Delete).
The scheduled event is deleted.
Setting a ShowView™ recording
1Select ‘Schedule’ from the Menu bar.
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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2Press the RED Action button (ShowView).
3Use the number buttons to enter a ShowView
programming number.
•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.
4Press
ENTER to confirm.
Setting a manual recording
1Select ‘Schedule’ from the Menu bar.
2Press the GREEN Action button (Manual).
3Use the number and ///buttons to enter
the recording date, then press the GREEN Action
button (Next).
4In the same way, enter the recording start time,
followed by the GREEN Action button (Next) to
confirm.
5Enter the recording end time in the same way,
followed by the GREEN Action button (Next) to
confirm.
6Use the number buttons to enter a channel
number, then press the GREEN Action button (Next)
to confirm.
Alternatively, you can press the YELLOW Action button
(Mosaic) and use the /// buttons to select a
channel from the mosaic, followed by
ENTER.
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.
You can also use the Editor Area if new channels become
available in your area, or if you change from cable to
satellite, say, or move house.
From the Editor Area you can:
•Display/hide channels in the grid (switch the channel
on/off).
•Select a channel source (Tuner, Ext. Rec. 1, Ext.
Rec. 2, etc.).
•Enter a channel program number.
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Switching a channel on/off
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.
1Select ‘Editor’ from the Menu bar.
2Highlight the left channel tile of the channel you
want to switch on or off.
3Press the RED Action button to switch the
channel on or off.
Changing the source and program number
1Select ‘Editor’ from the Menu bar.
2Highlight the right channel tile of the channel
you want to make a change to.
3Press 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).
The Setup Area
The Setup Area is where you can set up the GUIDE Plus+
system for your particular region, TV reception
conditions, and so on.
Making changes to your GUIDE Plus+ setup
1Select ‘Setup’ from the Menu bar.
2Highlight the part you want to change.
You can change the Language, Country, Postal Code
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and the External Receiver settings.
3Press
ENTER to confirm.
Note
1Making changes to the Country or Postal Code settings may require a new download of TV listings information. This can take up to 24 hours.
Press ENTER to access the Basic Setup screen.
Basic Setup
Host Channel Setup
GUIDE Plus+ System Information
Using the GUIDE Plus+™ electronic program guide
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Manual Host Channel setup
The GUIDE Plus+ system will automatically identify your
Host Channel as soon as the recorder is put into standby
for the first time. See the table on page 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.
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.
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.
– 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.
– 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.
– The unit has not yet received new codes. The nightly
data downloads frequently include new codes for
controlling external receivers. Please tune your
external receiver to your local host channel and leave
it on overnight. 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 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.
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.
•I used to receive data through my terrestrial antenna or
analog cable without a set-top box. Now, I have
“upgraded” to a satellite system or to digital cable with
external receiver. What should I do to receive data for
the GUIDE Plus+ system?
You can try to receive your host channel through your
new reception method. If you have problems to
receive data we recommend that you keep your
analog terrestrial or cable connection only to receive
data this way. It is important that you identify your
host channel correctly in the Editor Area.
•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 initial setup of GUIDE Plus+ was completed
incorrectly. Try setting it up again (see Setting up the
GUIDE Plus+™ system on page 61).
– 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.
•The automatic Host Channel search failed or the
GUIDE Plus+ system identified the wrong Host
Channel for my region.
You can identify your Host Channel manually. See
Manual Host Channel setupon page 73 for how to do
this.
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Chapter 6
Recording
About DVD recording
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.
If you want to edit your recordings in any significant way,
VR mode offers greater possibilities for cutting, copying,
and changing the way the video is presented.
Video mode is less flexible when it comes to editing, but
it has the advantage that it is compatible with standard
DVD players (many of which won’t play VR mode discs
1
).
Once a disc is initialized for a particular mode, all
recording on that disc will be in that mode.
DVD+RW discs can be initialized for +VR mode
recording.
DVD-RAM discs can be initialized for VR mode recording.
DVD+R discs do not require initializing.
Important
The table below shows the maximum number of titles
recordable per disc and the maximum number of
chapters per title:
*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.
•The maximum continuous recording time for one title
is eight hours when using a DVD+R/+RW disc.
•If you delete a title from a DVD+R/+RW disc, the
total number of recordable titles remaining may not
increase.
•Although this recorder can record PAL, SECAM,
NTSC and PAL-60, you can’t mix multiple TV line
systems on one disc. A disc can contain PAL and
SECAM recordings, or NTSC and PAL-60. See also
Additional information about the TV system settings
on page 134.
•Fingerprints, dirt and small scratches on a disc can
affect playback and/or recording performance.
Please take proper care of your discs.
•Pioneer takes no responsibility for recording failure
due to power cuts, defective discs, or damage to the
recorder.
•See also Disc / content format playback compatibility
on page 45 for detailed disc compatibility
information.
Recording to DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL discs
Recording to DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL discs is generally the
same as recording to regular single-layer discs; however,
please note the following points:
•When the recorder switches from the first layer to the
second during recording a DVD-R DL (Video mode)
disc, a new title is automatically started on the new
layer.
•Up to 99 titles can be recorded on a DVD-R DL (Video
mode) disc. If the 99th title is being recorded when
the layer is switched, recording will stop.
•Up to 49 titles can be recorded on a DVD+R DL disc.
•You cannot play, record additional material to, edit or
finalize a DVD-R DL or DVD+R DL disc that has been
recorded on but not yet finalized on another DVD
recorder.
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.
Disc type/rec.
format
Max. titles
(per disc)
Max. chapters
(per title)
DVD-R/-RW
Video mode
9999
DVD-R/-RW/RAM
VR mode
99
999
*1
DVD+R/+RW49
99
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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.
Important
•The maximum number of titles/chapters per title that
can be recorded on the HDD is 999 and 99
respectively. No more recording is possible on the
HDD after the maximum number of titles has been
reached.
•The maximum continuous recording time for one title
is 12 hours.
•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.
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).
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).
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.
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 LPCMsetting, use the Bilingual Recording setting
(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.
Restrictions on video recording
You cannot record copy-protected video using this
recorder. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video discs
and some satellite broadcasts. If copy-protected material
is encountered during a recording, recording will pause
automatically and an error message will be displayed on-
screen.
Video that is ‘copy-once only’ can only be recorded to
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).
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.
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.
DVD CPRM recordings can only be played on players that
are specifically compatible with CPRM.
Recording equipment and copyright
Recording equipment should be used only for lawful
copying 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.
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Using the built-in TV tuner
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 +/–buttons
• Number buttons
For example, to select channel 4, press 4 then
ENTER; for channel 34, press 3, 4, ENTER.
1
•CH +/– buttons on the front panel
Changing audio channels
You can change the audio channel of the broadcast or
external input signal.
• Press to change the audio type.
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.
•If the NICAM broadcast is bilingual, you can also
select the language.
•You can also select the language for a non-NICAM
bilingual broadcast.
•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).
Note
•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).
Switching between TV and DVD
When the recorder is stopped or recording you can
choose whether to have the audio/video from the built-in
TV tuner (or external input) play on your TV (‘DVD mode’),
or watch the channel that the TV is currently set to (‘TV
mode’).
During playback or when a menu is being displayed on-
screen, the sound and video is always routed to your TV
and is unaffected by the TV/DVD mode setting.
Note that the recorder must be connected to your TV
using a SCART cable to be able to use this feature.
• Switch between TV mode and DVD mode.
Setting the picture quality/recording
time
Before starting a recording, you will usually want to set
the picture quality/recording time. There are six standard
settings available, which allow you to choose a balance
between picture quality and recording time.
When Manual Recording is set to On (see Manual
Recording on page 132), a further option will be available
(MN1 to MN32 or LPCM, depending on what you set).
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.
• Press repeatedly to select the recording
quality.
•XP – High quality setting, gives about one hour of
recording time on a DVD disc.
•SP (Standard Play) – Default quality, used for most
applications, gives about two hours of recording time
on a DVD.
•LP (Long Play) – Lower video quality than SP, but
doubles the recording time on a DVD to about four
hours.
Note
1. Channel presets are numbered 1 to 99.
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NICAM A+B
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•EP(Extended Play) – Lower quality than LP, but gives
about six hours of recording time on a DVD disc.
•SLP (Super Long Play) – Lower quality than EP, but
gives about eight hours of recording time on a DVD
disc.
•SEP(Super Extended Play) – Lowest video quality but
gives about ten hours of recording time on a DVD
disc.
•MN1 to MN32 / LPCM
1
– 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.)
Basic recording from the TV
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.
1 Select the HDD or DVD for recording.
•If you’re recording to DVD, load a recordable disc (if
you load a new blank DVD-RW or DVD+RW disc, the
recorder takes a short while to initialize the disc).
•If you want to record a VR mode DVD-R or a Video
mode DVD-RW, you must initialize it before
proceeding (see Initializing recordable DVD discs on
page 85).
2 Select a TV channel to record.
The front panel display shows the channel number:
•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.
3 Set the picture quality/recording time.
•See Setting the picture quality/recording time above
for detailed instructions.
4 Select the audio channel to record.
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.
5 Start recording.
If you want to set a recording end time, press the ì REC
button repeatedly. The recording time increases in 30
minute increments, up to a maximum of six hours. The
time the recording will end is shown on-screen and in the
front panel display. When the recording ends, the
recorder automatically switches into standby if no other
operation is being performed.
•To cancel the set recording time, press ì REC.
•If you want to pause recording at any time, press
PAUSE. Press again to restart the recording. (If
recording to the HDD, DVD-RAM or in VR mode, a
new chapter is started after recording restarts)
6 Press to stop recording.
•If you set the recording time in the previous step, you
can still stop the recording anytime by pressing STOP
REC.
•Recording will stop automatically when there is no
more space on the HDD/DVD, or after 12 hours of
HDD recording (whichever is sooner).
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.
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.
Note
1.Audio is recorded in 16-bit Linear PCM format, video is recorded at XP quality. When recording a bilingual broadcast, select which audio chan-
nel to record (see Bilingual Recording on page 130).
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+
CHANNEL
–
Channel preset
REC MODE
+
AUDIO
MAINSUB
REC
ì
STOP REC
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Pause Live TV
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.
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.
Not all TVs support this feature. Check the instructions
that came with your TV if you’re not sure.
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.
1 Start recording the current TV channel.
Recording continues with playback paused.
•Note that it may take up to 10 seconds for recording
to start.
2 Press to start playback.
You can also use the scan buttons (/), pause (
PAUSE) and stop ( STOP)—all without affecting the
recording.
3 Press to stop the recording.
Tip
•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.
Setting a timer recording
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.
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).
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).
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.
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).
Finally, if you set a timer recording to record to DVD but
there isn’t a recordable DVD loaded at the time of the
recording, the Recovery Recording feature will
automatically record the program to the HDD for you.
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.
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.
HDD
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STOP REC
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•The timer indicator () lights in the front panel
display when the timer is active. If the indicator is
blinking it means that (for a DVD timer recording)
there is no disc loaded, or the disc loaded is not
recordable (for an HDD timer recording it means that
the HDD is not recordable).
•Approximately two minutes before a timer recording
is set to start, the recorder will go into timer recording
standby. In timer recording standby you cannot use
some functions.
•The maximum length for timer recordings made to
the HDD is 24 hours. However, because one title
(HDD) is limited to 12 hours, recordings over 12
hours will be spread over two titles. Note that there
will be a break in the recording of a few seconds
between titles.
•VPS/PDC may not work with all broadcast stations in
your country/area. Check with the stations for
compatibility.
•The hours between 3:00 and 5:00 in the morning are
used by the GUIDE Plus+ system to download
program information. During these times, VPS/PDC
may not work reliably; leave VPS/PDC off if you set a
timer recording for these times.
Easy Timer Recording
As the name suggests, Easy Timer Recording makes
setting up a timer recording as simple as possible.
1
1 Select ‘Easy Timer’ from the Home
Menu.
2 Set the TV channel to record.
3 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.
•HDD recording: The AUTO option automatically sets
the best recording quality that would fit on to a blank
DVD disc.
4 Select the HDD or DVD for recording.
5 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.
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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6 Set the start time.
The start date and time is displayed in the middle of the
screen.
•You can go back and reset the start time if you need
to by pressing RETURN.
7 Move the cursor to the recording end
time on the grid.
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.
8 Set the end time.
9 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
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.
2 Press repeatedly to extend recording in 30
minute blocks.
Stopping a timer recording
1 Press during a timer recording.
2 Select ‘Yes’ to confirm.
Preventing use of the recorder before a
timer recording (child lock)
You can make all the front panel and remote control
buttons inoperative using the child lock feature. This is
useful when you set a timer recording and want to make
sure that the timer settings are not changed before
recording has finished.
1 If the recorder is on, switch it into standby.
2[Front panel] Press and hold for three seconds
to lock the controls.
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
ENTER
Easy Timer Recording
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Recording end time
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Timer recording FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
•Even though the timer is set, the recorder doesn’t start
recording!
Check that the disc loaded or HDD is recordable, not
locked (see Lock Discon page 123), and that there are
fewer than 99/999 titles already on the DVD/HDD.
•The recorder won’t let me enter a timer program! Why
not?
You can’t enter a timer program if the clock isn’t set.
•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.
Simultaneous recording and
playback (Chase Play)
Chase Play allows you to watch a recording that is still in
progress from the start, without having to wait until the
recording has finished (i.e., playback is ‘chasing’ the
recording).
In fact, you’re not just limited to watching the recording
in progress. You can watch anything else already on the
HDD (or on a DVD if you’re recording to the HDD) by
selecting it from the Disc Navigator screen (see Using
the Disc Navigator with recordable discs and the HDD on
page 89).
DVR-640H-AV only: Chase Play is not possible when DV is
the recording input.
• Press during recording to start
playback from the beginning of the current
recording
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.
• Press during recording to select another
title to play.
You can use all the usual playback controls, such as
pause, slow-motion play, scan and skip.
•To stop playback, press STOP (recording will
continue).
•To stop recording, press STOP REC (playback will
continue).
•During recording or in timer recording standby, you
can’t play an HDD title, DVD or Video CD/Super VCD
disc if the Input Line System setting doesn’t match
the TV line system of the disc/HDD title (see also
Additional information about the TV system settings
on page 134). Also, during simultaneous recording
and playback, if the TV line system of the playback
track/title changes then playback will automatically
stop.
Recording from an external
component
You can record from an external component, such as a
camcorder or VCR, connected to one of the recorder’s
external inputs.
1Make sure that the component you want to
record from is connected properly to the DVD
recorder.
See Chapter 2 (Connecting up) for connection options.
2Press repeatedly to select one of the external
inputs to record from.
The current input is shown on-screen and in the front
panel display:
•AV2/L1 – Input 1
2
•L2 – Input 2 (front panel)
DVR-640H-AV only:
•DV – DV input (front panel)
Check that the Audio Insettings for DV Input, External
Audio and Bilingual Recording are as you want them
(see Audio In on page 130).
HDD
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.
3Set the recording quality.
•See Setting the picture quality/recording time on
page 77 for detailed information.
4 Select the HDD or DVD for recording.
5 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.
•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.
Recording from a DV camcorder
DVR-640H-AV only
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.
Before recording, make sure that the audio input for the
DV IN jack is setup (see DV Input on page 130).
Important
•The source signal must be DVC-SD format
•Some camcorders cannot be controlled using this
recorder’s remote.
•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.
•You can’t record date and time information from DV
cassette.
•During DV recording, if a part of the tape is blank, or
has copy-protected material on it, this recorder will
pause recording. Recording will restart automatically
when there is a recordable signal. However, if there is
more than 10 seconds of blank tape, this recorder will
stop recording and the camcorder should stop
(depending on the camcorder).
•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.
1Make sure your digital camcorder is connected to
the front panel DV IN jack.
Also, set the camcorder to VTR mode.
2Set the recording quality.
•See Setting the picture quality/recording time on
page 77 for detailed information.
3From the Initial Settings menu, check that the DV
audio input is setup as you require.
See DV Input on page 130 for more on this.
•Check also that the Audio In settings for External
Audio and Bilingual Recording are as you want
them (see Audio In on page 130).
4 Select ‘Copy’, then ‘DV Record’ from
the Home Menu.
•DV recording only works when the digital camcorder
is in VTR mode with a tape loaded.
5 Select ‘Record to Hard Disk Drive’ or
‘Record to DVD’.
6Find the place on the camcorder tape that you
want to start recording from.
For best results, pause playback at the point from which
you want to record.
•Depending on your camcorder, you can use this
recorder’s remote to control the camcorder using the
, , , , , / and / buttons.
7 Select ‘Start Rec’.
•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.
•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.
REC MODE
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REC
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REC MODE
HOME MENU
ENTER
ENTER
Start Rec
Pause Rec
Stop Rec
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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.
•While recording, you cannot exit the DV recording
screen using the HOME MENU or RETURN button.
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.
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.
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Playing your recordings on other DVD
players
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.
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.
All the title menus are navigated in the usual way,
pressing MENU or TOP MENUto display the menu, then
using the /// followed by ENTER to select titles
and start playback.
Finalizing a disc
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.
2
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.
DVD+RW discs don’t generally need finalizing. However,
if you want a title menu to appear when you play the disc,
then you will need to finalize. When using a DVD+RW,
you can still record and edit even after finalizing.
although the title menu will disappear if you do so.
Finalize the disc again to generate a new title menu.
Important
•Once you’ve finalized a 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 Finalizeon page 124 for how to do
this.
•A VR mode DVD-R/-RW (excluding DVD-R DL) disc
can still be recorded and edited on this recorder even
after finalizing.
•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.
1Load the disc you want to finalize.
Make sure that the recorder is stopped before
proceeding.
2 Select ‘Disc Setup’ from the Home Menu.
3 Select ‘Finalize’ > ‘Finalize’ > ‘Next
Screen’.
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).
DVD (VR)DVD (Video)DVD+RDVD+RW
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.
DVD (VR)DVD (Video)DVD+RDVD+RW
HOME MENU
ENTER
Basic
Initialize
Finalize
Optimize HDD
Disc Setup
Finalize
Undo Finalize
Next Screen
Start
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4 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.
•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.
5The recorder will now start finalizing the disc.
During finalization:
•If the finalization process of a DVD-RW or DVD+R/
+RW disc is going to take more than around four
minutes, you can press ENTER to cancel. Around
four minutes before completion, the option to cancel
disappears.
•You can’t cancel the finalization of a VR mode DVD-R
disc.
•How long finalization takes depends on the type of
disc, how much is recorded on the disc and the
number of titles on the disc. A disc recorded in VR
mode can take up to one hour to finalize. Video mode
DVD-R/-RW and DVD+R/+RW discs can take up to
20 minutes.
Initializing recordable DVD discs
DVD-R/-RW discs can be initialized for either Video mode
recording or VR mode recording.
1
When you first load a blank DVD-RW or DVD+RW disc,
the recorder initializes it for recording automatically. By
default, blank DVD-RW discs are initialized for VR mode
recording. See DVD-RW Auto Init.on page 132 if you want
to change the default to Video mode.
DVD-R discs are ready for Video mode recordings out of
the box; if you want to use a DVD-R for VR mode
recording, you must initialize it before recording anything
on the disc.
DVD+RW and DVD-RAM discs can also be initialized in
order to erase the contents of the disc.
Important
•Initializing a DVD-RW, DVD+RW or DVD-RAM disc
will erase everything recorded on it. Make sure there
is nothing on the disc that you want to keep!
•You may not be able to re-initialize a DVD-RW disc in
a different format if it was originally initialized on an
older DVD recorder.
•Once initialized for VR mode recording, you can’t re-
initialize a DVD-R back to Video mode.
1 Select ‘Disc Setup’ from the Home
Menu.
2 Select ‘Initialize’ > ‘Video Mode’, ‘VR
Mode’ or ‘Initialize DVD+RW’.
3 Select ‘Start’.
It takes about 30 seconds to initialize the disc (except
DVD-RAM discs, which can take up to 1 hour).
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.
ENTER
Finalize
DVD-RDVD-RWDVD+RWDVD-RAM
HOME MENU
ENTER
Basic
Initialize
Finalize
Optimize HDD
Disc Setup
VR Mode
Video Mode
Initialize DVD+RW
Start
Start
Start
Initialize
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Chapter 7
Playback
Introduction
Most of the features described in this chapter make use
of on-screen displays. Navigate these using the cursor
buttons and ENTER. To go back one level from any
screen, use the RETURN button.
Remember also that the button guide at the bottom of
every screen shows which buttons do what.
Many of the functions covered in this chapter apply to the
HDD, DVD discs, Video CDs, Super VCDs, WMA/MP3/
DivX discs and CDs, although the exact operation of
some varies slightly with the kind of disc loaded.
•Many functions are not available when a Video CD is
playing in PBC mode. Stop playback, then press
for non-PBC playback.
•For discs that contain JPEG picture files, see The
PhotoViewer (DVR-640H-AV) on page 115.
Basic playback
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.
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.
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).
•If you want to play a DTS audio CD, please first read
the note on page 88.
3 Start playback.
•If you’re playing a DVD-Video or Video CD, a disc
menu may appear when you start playback. Use the
///buttons and ENTERto navigate DVD disc
menus, and the number buttons and ENTER for
Video CD menus.
•When playing video from the HDD, playback will
automatically stop after the end of a title is reached.
•There may be a slight pause when playback switches
from the first to the second layer of a dual-layer disc.
•See the following sections for more details on playing
specific kinds of discs.
4 Press to stop playback.
5When you’ve finished using the recorder, eject
the disc and switch the recorder back into standby.
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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.
If RESUME is displayed on-screen, playback
starts from the place last stopped.
Press to stop playback.
You can resume playback from the same
point by pressing PLAY. (Press STOP
again to cancel the resume function.)
Pauses playback, or restarts playback when
paused.
Press to start scanning. Press repeatedly to
increase the scanning speed.
Press to skip to previous/next chapter/title.
(During playback you can also use the front
panel CH +/– buttons.)
DVD+R/DVD+RW only: PREV may not
always skip to the previous title.
Except VR mode: During playback, enter a
chapter number then press ENTER to skip
directly to that chapter within the currently
playing title.
On some discs, you can also use the number
buttons to select numbered items in the disc
menu.
VR mode only: During playback, enter a title
number then press ENTER.
All: Press CLEAR to clear a number entry and
start again.
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.
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.
Press to display the menu of a DVD-Video
disc. (DVD+R/+RW discs finalized on this
recorder will display the Disc Navigator.
Press MENU to display the disc menu.)
Use the cursor buttons to navigate DVD-
Video disc menus; press ENTER to select
items.
Press to return to the previous level of a DVD-
Video disc menu.
PLAY
STOP
PAUSE
PREVNEXT
SET UP
MCACC
ADVANCEDSOUND
CLEAR
TEST TONE
SR+/TUNE+
ENTER
/TUNE–
/ST–/ST+
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BACK
CM
SKIP
ENTER
//
MENU
TOP MENU
DISC
NAVIGATOR
ENTER
RETURN
Press to start playback.
If RESUMEis displayed on-screen, playback
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
point by pressing PLAY. (Press STOP
again to cancel the resume function.)
Pauses playback, or restarts playback when
paused.
Press to start scanning. Press repeatedly to
increase the scanning speed.
Press to skip to previous/next chapter/title.
(During playback you can also use the front
panel CH +/– buttons.)
During playback, enter a title number then
press ENTER to skip directly to that title.
Press CLEAR to clear a number entry and
start again.
(Commercial back/skip) Each press skips
backward/forward progressively up to a
maximum of ten minutes forward or three
minutes back.
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.
PLAY
STOP
PAUSE
PREVNEXT
SET UP
MCACC
ADVANCEDSOUND
CLEAR
TEST TONE
SR+/TUNE+
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/ST–/ST+
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Playing CDs and WMA/MP3 discs
The table below shows the basic playback controls for
audio CDs
1
, and WMA/MP3 files.
Playing Video CD/Super VCDs
The table below shows the basic playback controls for
Video CD/Super VCDs.
Some discs feature Playback Control (PBC for short)
menus. These discs show PBC in the display when you
load them and display a menu on-screen from where you
can select what to watch.
2
Press to start playback.
Press to stop playback.
Pauses playback, or restarts playback when
paused.
Except WMA: Press to start scanning. Press
again to increase the scanning speed. (There
are two scan speeds; the current scan speed
is shown on-screen.)
Press to skip to previous/next track (or folder
for WMA/MP3 disc). (During playback you
can also use the front panel CH +/– buttons.)
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.
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).
PLAY
STOP
PAUSE
PREVNEXT
SET UP
MCACC
ADVANCEDSOUND
CLEAR
TEST TONE
SR+/TUNE+
ENTER
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Press to start playback.
Video CD only: If RESUME is displayed on-
screen, playback starts from the place last
stopped.
Press to stop playback.
Video CD only: You can resume playback
from the same point by pressing PLAY.
(Press STOP again to cancel the resume
function.)
Pauses playback, or restarts playback
when paused.
Press to start scanning. Press repeatedly to
increase the scanning speed.
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.)
During playback, enter a track number
then press ENTER to skip directly to that
track.
Press CLEAR to clear a number entry and
start again.
While a PBC menu screen is displayed, use
to select numbered menu items.
Video CD 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.
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).
Press to display the disc menu of a Video
CD/Super VCD playing in PBC mode.
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.
PLAY
STOP
PAUSE
PREVNEXT
SET UP
MCACC
ADVANCEDSOUND
CLEAR
TEST TONE
SR+/TUNE+
ENTER
/TUNE–
/ST–/ST+
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CM
SKIP
ENTER
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Playing DivX video files
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.
Using the Disc Navigator with recordable
discs and the HDD
You can use the Disc Navigator to browse and edit video
on recordable DVDs and the HDD, and to view
information on titles.
See also Editing on page 96 for more on editing
recordable discs.
1 Select the hard disk drive or DVD.
2 Open the Disc Navigator.
•You can also access the Disc Navigator from the
Home Menu.
3 Browse the list of titles.
•Use the / 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.
4 Play the highlighted title.
•You can also select Play from the command menu
options.
Press to start playback.
If RESUME is displayed on-screen, playback
starts from the place last stopped. Playback
of titles (DivX files) proceeds in alphabetical
order.
Press to stop playback.
You can resume playback from the same
point by pressing PLAY. (Press STOP
again to cancel the resume function.)
Pauses playback, or restarts playback when
paused.
Press to start scanning. Press repeatedly to
increase the scanning speed.
Press to skip to previous/next title. (During
playback you can also use the front panel CH
+/– buttons.)
While paused, press to advance one frame.
Press and hold to start slow motion playback
(press repeatedly to change the slow motion
play speed).
Press to display the playback audio type;
press repeatedly to change the playback
audio type.
Press to display subtitle information; press
repeatedly to change subtitles.
PLAY
STOP
PAUSE
PREVNEXT
/
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AUDIO
MAINSUB
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MAINSUB
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Changing the display style of the Disc
Navigator
You can choose to display titles in the Disc Navigator in
various different ways, sorted alphabetically, by
recording date, by genre, and so on. You can also choose
whether to display four or eight titles on the screen at the
same time.
1 Display the View Options panel.
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
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
1 Display the Home Menu.
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.
3 Select what you want to play.
Depending on the type of disc you have loaded, the Disc
Navigator looks slightly different, but they are all
navigated in the same way.
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.
Playback starts after you press ENTER.
•For discs that contain CD-Audio tracks and WMA/
MP3 tracks or DivX titles, you can switch the
playback area between CD, WMA/MP3 and DivX.
This can only be done while the disc is stopped.
ENTER
Disc Navigator (HDD)
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All Genres
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2h00m(1.0G)
4 Titles
Sort order
Recent first
Genre
All Genres
Style
The View Options panel
ENTER
ENTER
DVD-VideoCDVideo CDSuper VCD
WMA/MP3
DivX
HOME MENU
ENTER
ENTER
CD
WMA/MP3
Divx
Folder (01-03)
01.Rock
02.Pop
03.Dance
Track(001-004)
001.Intro
002.Escape
003.Everything You Say
004.What I Do
Disc Navigator
Playback
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Scanning discs
(except WMA)
You can scan discs at various speeds, forwards or
backward.
1
1 During playback, start reverse or forward
scanning.
•The scanning speed is shown on-screen.
2 Press repeatedly to change the scanning
speed.
There are four scanning speeds available when playing
HDD video, a DVD or a DivX title. Reverse playback is also
possible with HDD and DVD video.
2
There are two scanning speeds for other types of disc.
3 Resume normal playback.
Playing in slow motion
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.
There is no sound when playing in slow motion.
1 Pause playback.
2 Press and hold to start slow motion
reverse or forward play.
3 Press repeatedly to change the slow
motion speed.
The current playback speed is indicated on-screen.
4 Resume normal playback.
Frame advance/frame reverse
You can advance or back up video on a DVD disc
3
or the
HDD frame-by-frame.
With Video CDs/Super VCDs and DivX titles, you can only
use frame advance.
1 Pause playback.
2 Back up or advance one frame with each
press.
3 Resume normal playback.
The Play Mode menu
The Play Mode menu gives you access to search
functions, repeat and program play functions.
Pressto display the Play Mode menu.
•You can also access the Play Mode menu from the
Home Menu (press HOME MENU).
•To exit the Play Mode menu, press HOME MENU or
PLAY MODE.
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.
2Reverse playback may not be smooth.
A L L
PLAY
DVDHDDVideo CDSuper VCD
DivX
PAUSE
//
//
PLAY
3Depending on the disc, normal playback may automatically resume when a new chapter is reached.
DVDHDD
Video CD
Super VCD
DivX
PAUSE
//
PLAY
A L L
+
MAINSUB
PLAY MODE
Time Search
Title Search
Chapter Search
Play Mode
Search Mode
A-B Repeat
Repeat
Program
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Search Mode
The Search Mode feature lets you start playback from a
specified point in a disc by time
1
or by title/chapter/
folder/track number.
1 Select ‘Search mode’ from the Play Mode
menu, then choose a search option.
The available search options depend on the type of disc.
2 Enter a title/chapter/folder/track
number or a search time.
Time Search (HDD, DVD): For example, for 25 minutes
into the current title, press 2, 5, 0, 0. For 1 hour and 15
minutes and 20 seconds into the title, press 1, 1, 5, 2, 0.
Time Search (Video CD): For example, for 2 minutes and
30 seconds into the current track, press 2, 3, 0.
Title/Chapter/Folder/Track Search: For example, for track 6,
press 6.
3 Start playback.
A-B Repeat
The A-B Repeat function allows you to specify two points
(A and B) within a track or title that form a loop which is
played over and over.
2
1 During playback, select ‘A-B Repeat’ from
the Play Mode menu.
2 With ‘A (Loop Start)’ highlighted, press at
the point you want the loop to start.
3 With ‘B (Loop End)’ highlighted, press at the
point you want the loop to end.
Playback immediately jumps back to the start point and
plays the loop round and round.
•When playing a DVD-Video/Video mode DVD, or from
the HDD, the start and end points of the loop must be
in the same title.
•To resume normal playback, select Off from the A-B
Repeat menu, or press CLEARif no menu OSD (such
as the Play Mode menu) is displayed.
Repeat play
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
program list (see Program play below).
3
1 Select ‘Repeat’ from the Play Mode menu,
then choose a repeat play mode.
•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.
Note
1When using time search, playback may occasionally start slightly before or after the time you input.
2If you switch camera angles on a DVD during A-B repeat play, A-B repeat is canceled.
A L L
ENTER
SET UP
MCACC
ADVANCED
TEST TONE
SR
+
/TUNE
+
ENTER
/TUNE
–
/ST
–
/ST
+
123
456
78
0
9
Time Search
Title Search
Chapter Search
Play Mode
Search Mode
A-B Repeat
Repeat
Program
Input Time
0.01.00
ENTER
DVDHDD
CDVideo CD
DivX
ENTER
3If you switch the camera angle during repeat play of a DVD-Video disc, repeat play is canceled.
ENTER
Play Mode
Search Mode
A-B Repeat
Repeat
Program
A (Loop Start)
B (Loop End)
Off
ENTER
A L L
ENTER
Play Mode
Search Mode
A-B Repeat
Repeat
Program
Repeat Disc
Repeat Title
Repeat Chapter
Repeat Off
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Program play
This feature lets you program the play order of titles/
chapters
1
/folders/tracks on a disc or the HDD.
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.
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.
•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.
•To delete a step from the program list, highlight the
step you want to delete, then press CLEAR.
3Repeat step 2 to build up a program list.
A program list can contain up to 24 titles/chapters/
folders/tracks.
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.
•To repeat play the program list, select Program
Repeat from the Repeat Play Mode menu (see
Repeat play on page 92).
•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.
•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
Erase Program List – Erases the program list and
turns off program play
Displaying and switching subtitles
Some DVD and DivX discs have subtitles in one or more
languages; the disc box will usually tell you which
subtitle languages are available. You can switch subtitle
language during playback.
2
Check the disc packaging for details of the subtitle
options.
• Select/change the subtitle language.
The current subtitle language is shown on-screen and in
the front panel display.
•To switch off subtitles, press SUBTITLE then CLEAR.
Note
1When playing a program list of DVD-Video chapters, chapters not included in the program list may be sometimes be played, depending on
the disc.
HDDDVD-VideoCDVideo CDSuper VCD
WMA/MP3
ENTER
Program
Step
01.001
02.
03.
04.
05.
06.
07.
08.
Title (01-03)
Title 01
Title 02
Title 03
Chapter(001-015)
Chapter 001
Chapter 002
Chapter 003
Chapter 004
Chapter 005
Chapter 006
Chapter 007
Chapter 008
ENTER
PLAY
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.
DVD-Video
DivX
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MAINSUB
SUBTITLE
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Switching DVD and DivX soundtracks
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
Check the disc packaging for details of the soundtrack
options.
• Change the audio soundtrack.
The current audio language is shown on-screen and in
the front panel display.
•The sound may drop out for a few seconds when
switching soundtracks.
•Some discs feature both Dolby Digital and DTS
soundtracks. There is no analog audio output when
DTS is selected. To listen to the DTS soundtrack,
connect this recorder to a DTS decoder or AV amp/
receiver with built-in DTS decoder via the digital
output.
Switching audio channels
For HDD
2
and VR mode content recorded with bilingual
audio, you can switch between left (L) channel, right (R)
channel, or both (L+R).
3
When playing Video CDs and audio CDs you can switch
between stereo, just the left channel or just the right
channel.
Some Super VCDs have two soundtracks. With these
discs you can switch between the two soundtracks as
well as individual channels in each.
• Press repeatedly to display/switch the
audio channel.
The audio channel(s) currently playing are indicated on-
screen.
L+R – Both channels (default)
L – Left channel only
R – Right channel only
Stereo – Stereo (default)
1/L – Left channel only
2/R – Right channel only
1 Stereo – Soundtrack 1 / Stereo (default)
1 L – Soundtrack 1 / Left channel
1 R – Soundtrack 1 / Right channel
2 Stereo – Soundtrack 2 / Stereo
2 L – Soundtrack 2 / Left channel
2 R – Soundtrack 2 / Right channel
Switching camera angles
Some DVD-Video discs feature scenes shot from two or
more angles—check the disc box for details: it should be
marked with a icon if it contains multi-angle scenes.
When a multi-angle scene is playing, the same icon
appears on screen to let you know that other angles are
available (this can be switched off if you prefer—see
Angle Indicator on page 133).
• Switch the camera angle.
•The angle number is displayed on-screen.
•If the disc was paused, playback starts again with the
new angle.
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.
2Only 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 Outon 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.
DVD-Video
DivX
+
AUDIO
MAINSUB
DVD (VR)DVD-RAMHDDCDVideo CDSuper VCD
WMA/MP3
+
AUDIO
MAINSUB
HDDDVD (VR)DVD-RAM
CDVideo CD
WMA/MP3
Super VCD
DVD-Video
+
MAINSUB
ANGLE
Playback
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Displaying disc information on-
screen
You can display various on-screen information about the
disc loaded or the HDD.
• Display/change the on-screen information.
•Press once to show the HDD and removable disc
(DVD, etc.) activity together. Press again to show the
status of just the currently selected playback/
recording device (HDD or removable disc).
•To hide the information display, press DISPLAY
repeatedly until it disappears.
HDD and removable disc activity display
Press DISPLAYonce to see the HDD and removable disc
(DVD, etc.) activity. Use the HDD/DVD button to switch
between the two kinds of display.
The example displays below show high-speed copying
from HDD to DVD, and HDD chase playback.
Tip
•See Switching camera angleson page 94 for more on
multi-angle scene switching.
•When using the simultaneous play and record
feature, the display shows information for playback
only.
•During real-time copy, the copy source playback
information is displayed.
•The Video mode disc displays become the same as a
DVD-Video disc once the disc is finalized.
•The total recording time figure shown in parenthesis
is calculated based on a
12 cm / 4.7 GB disc at the displayed record setting.
•Recording and playback times for TV recordings are
approximately 0.1 % shorter than the actual time.
This is because of the slightly different frame rates of
TV broadcasts versus DVD.
•The frame number is shown next to the elapsed time
display when the disc is paused.
•Copy Once or Can’t Record messages may appear
in the stop or recording displays. These indicate that
the broadcast TV program contains copy control
information.
DISPLA
Y
Rec Mode SP(2h00m/DVD)
HDD
Remain 10h35m
Stop
Remain –h––m
Stop
Hi-Speed Copy
HDD DVD
0h08m left
DVD-RW Video
Rec Mode SP(2h00m/DVD)
HDD
Remain 10h35m
Chase Play
Rec
Remain 0h52m
Stop
DVD-RW Video
Relative playback position
Recording time
Stop
DVD-RW VR
Original
Disc Name:Comedy shows
DVD Mode
Finalized
Resume
XP (1h00m/DVD)
Rem.0h35mCopy Once
Stereo
ABC Pr 1
Shows recording restrictions for
the current channel program
Play
DVD-R Video
Title Name21/11 Football match:
Chapter Total
Chapter Time
3–20. 00. 15!
0. 00. 21
0h01m52s
4.32Mbps
Indicates copy-protected material
Indicates a multi-angle scene
Indicates the data transfer rate
Editing
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Chapter 8
Editing
Editing options
The table below shows which commands you can use with the HDD and different disc types.
*1 DVD-R/-RW only
HDD
DVD-R/-RW
(Video mode),
DVD+R/+RW
DVD-R/-RW, DVD-RAM
(VR mode)
OriginalPlay List
Create (page 98)
ì
Play (page 98)
ìììì
Erase (page 98)
ìììì
Edit > Title Name (page 99)
ìììì
Edit > Set Thumbnail (page 100)
ìììì
Edit > Erase Section (page 100)
ììì
Edit > Divide (page 101)
ìì
Edit > Chapter Edit (page 101)
ììì
Edit > Set Genre (page 102)
ì
Edit > Lock (page 103)
ììì
Edit > Move (page 103)
ì
Edit > Combine (page 104)
ì
Genre Name (page 104)
ì
Multi-Mode (page 105)
ì
Undo (page 105)
ìì*1ì*1
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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.
Important
•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.
•During recording, if you display the Disc Navigator
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.
1 Select the HDD or DVD.
2 Display the Disc Navigator screen.
Playback will automatically stop when you do this.
•The Disc Navigator is also accessible from the Home
Menu.
• Press to display the command menu panel.
Use the / and ENTER buttons to navigate the
menus.
• When in the title list, press to display the
previous/next page if there are more titles than can
be displayed.
• Press to change the title information displayed
in the title list.
• Press to switch between the HDD and DVD
Disc Navigator screens.
•If you are editing a VR mode DVD-R/-RW or DVD-
RAM disc you can display the Play List by selecting
Play Listfrom the view options panel (press , then
select Play Listfrom the view options, then Play List).
•Titles on the HDD marked with a icon are
recently recorded titles that haven’t yet been played.
3 Press to exit the Disc Navigator.
Editing accuracy
Some editing commands ask you whether you want to
keep Video mode compatibility or frame accuracy (Video
Mode Compatible Editing or Frame Accurate Editing).
Frame accurate editing is very precise. The edit point is
accurate to the exact frame you choose. However, this
accuracy is not preserved in any copy you make if you use
the high-speed copy function to make a Video mode DVD.
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.
HDD genres
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.
HDD/DVD
DISC
NAVIGATOR
Disc Navigator (HDD)
4 Titles
Remain
Recent first
All Genres
10Titles
30h30m
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20:00 FRI 3/12
20:00 Fri 3/12 Pr 9 SP
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 2 SP
1h00m(1.0G)
23:00 FRI 3/12
23:00 Fri 3/12 Pr 4 SP
2h00m(1.0G)
9
8
7
10
HDD
SP
MENU
View options panel
Selected
title
Command
menu panel
Title thumbnailTitle information
Title list
Available
recording time
ENTER
PREVNEXT
DISPLA
Y
HDD/DVD
Disc Navigator (DVD)
4 Titles
Remain
10Titles
0h30m
HDD
SP
MENU
Original
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1h00m(1.0G)
19:00 MON 29/11
19:00 Mon 29/11 Pr 2 SP
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23:00 FRI 3/12
23:00 Fri 3/12 Pr 4 SP
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Style
4 Titles
PlayList
Original
DISC
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Create
Play List only
Use this function to create a Play List and add titles to it.
Before you can use this command, make sure that the
Play List is switched on in the view options panel on the
left.
1 Select ‘Create’ from the command menu
panel.
2 Select an original title to add to the Play
List.
Repeat these two steps to add as many titles as
necessary to the Play List.
Play
Use this function to start playback of a title.
1 Highlight the title you want to play.
2 Select ‘Play’ from the command menu
panel.
Playback of the title you selected starts.
Erase
Use this function to erase unwanted titles.
When you erase titles from the HDD or Original titles
from a VR mode DVD-RW, the available recording space
increases accordingly. Erasing a title from a Video mode
DVD-RW or DVD+RW disc increases the available
recording time only if it is the last title on the disc.
1
Erasing Play List titles, or titles from a
DVD-R (VR mode or Video mode) or DVD+R, will not
result in any more free space on the disc.
1 Highlight the title you want to erase.
2 Select ‘Erase’ from the command menu
panel.
3 Select ‘Yes’ to confirm or ‘No’ to cancel.
Tip
•You can erase a title quickly by pressing CLEAR when
the title is highlighted. Confirm the edit by pressing
ENTER.
DVD (VR)DVD-RAM
ENTER
Disc Navigator (DVD)
2h00m(1.0G)
1h00m(1.0G)
4 Titles
Remain
0Titles
0h30m
DVD
VR Mode
2h00m(1.0G)
Play List
Play
Erase
Edit
Undo
Create
No title
ENTER
DVD (Video)DVD (VR)DVD+RDVD+RWDVD-RAMHDD
ENTER
ENTER
Disc Navigator (HDD)
4 Titles
Remain
All Genres
10Titles
30h30m
HDD
SP
Recent first
11/29 MON 7:00PM
11/29Mon 7:00PM 2ch SP
2h00m(1.0G)
1
20:00 FRI 3/12
20:00 Fri 3/12 Pr 9 SP
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 2 SP
1h00m(1.0G)
23:00 FRI 3/12
23:00 Fri 3/12 Pr 4 SP
2h00m(1.0G)
9
8
7
10
Play
Erase
Edit
Genre Name
Multi-Mode
Note
1There may be cases where erasing a title from a DVD+R/+RW disc will result in incontiguous title numbers.
DVD (Video)DVD (VR)DVD+RDVD+RWDVD-RAMHDD
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
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Title Name
You can give titles new names of up to 64 characters long
for VR mode, DVD-RAM and HDD recordings, and up to
40 characters for Video mode recordings and DVD+R/
+RW discs.
1 Highlight the title you want to name (or
rename).
2 Select ‘Edit’ > ‘Title Name’ from the
command menu panel.
3 Input a name for the selected title.
•A name generated automatically by the recorder will
already be in the name input section of the screen.
Use the / buttons to change the cursor
position.
•Select CAPS or small to change to upper or lower-
case, or use the CASE SELECTION buttons (/
).
•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.
4 Select ‘OK’ to enter the name and return
to the main Disc Navigator screen.
•To return to the main Disc Navigator screen without
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