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- Page 1 RCS-656HX SX-SW505HX Audio Multi-channel Receiver Subwoofer S-ST606 Speaker System DVR-545HX-S DVD Recorder ® ™ www.pioneer.co.uk Discover the benefits of registering your product online at (www.pioneer-eur.com) Operating Instructions...
- Page 2 Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so that you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them in a safe place for future reference.
- Page 3 K041_En the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement. S002_En If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Section One Chapter 1 Contents Section One Setting up..............16 Basic operation ............17 01 Contents............4 Watching a DVD ............17 What’s in the box............4 Listening to a CD............17 Watching a title recorded on the HDD ..... 17 02 Speaker Setup Guide ........ -
Page 5: Speaker Setup Guide
Speaker Setup Guide Chapter 2 Speaker Setup Guide Attach the speaker stand bases to the stems using the screws provided. Safety precautions when setting up Once you have aligned the stem and base, secure with When assembling the speakers, lay them down flat on the small screws at the points shown below. - Page 6 Always use a chain or cord when stabilizing the speaker. Non-skid pads (small) x 4 • Pioneer disclaims all responsibility for any losses or Center speaker damage resulting from improper assembly, installation, insufficient strength of the installation materials, misuse, or natural disasters.
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Page 7: Wall Mounting The Center Speaker
OFF, and turn it ON after 15 min to 30 min. If the • Pioneer is not responsible for any accidents or problem persists, place the speaker system away damage that result from improper installation from the television set. -
Page 8: Connecting Up
Coaxial cable Note WARNING • When using the display unit in a wall-mounted • Pioneer bears no responsibility for accidents location, take full precautions to prevent the unit resulting from faulty assembly or installation, from accidentally falling. insufficient mounting strength of walls, mounting fixtures (or other building fixtures), misuse or natural •... - Page 9 Connecting up Connect the DVD recorder to the receiver Connect the AM and FM antennas subwoofer. a. Connect one wire of the AM loop antenna to each AM a. Plug the control cable into the CONTROL OUT jack antenna terminal on the rear of the receiver subwoofer.
- Page 10 Connecting up Receiver subwoofer (SX-SW505HX) Surround right Surround left (Blue) (Gray) ANTENNA CONTROL IN MCACC SETUP MIC UNBAL 75Ω LOOP ANTENNA AUDIO INPUT DIGITAL CONTROL SPEAKERS DVD/DVR 2 DIGITAL ANALOG SYSTEM CONNECTOR DVD/DVR 1 SUB WOOFER SURROUND (OPTICAL) (OPTICAL) Listening position USE ONLY WITH DISPLAY UNIT CENTER...
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Page 11: Using This System For Tv Audio
Connecting up AUDIO IN ANTENNA IN Audio/video cable VIDEO IN (red/white/yellow) RF antenna cable DVD Recorder ANTENNA (DVR-545HX-S) ANTENNA COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (DIGITAL) IN ANTENNA (DIGITAL) CONTROL G-LINK S-VIDEO AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER) AC IN OUTPUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ANTENNA INPUT3 AV 1 (RGB) –... -
Page 12: Remote Control
Remote control Chapter 4 Remote control Important RECORDER RECEIVER • Functions printed in green on the remote control are accessed by switching the MAIN/SUB switch to SUB. SOUND HDD/DVD FM/AM AUDIO IN RETRIEVER RECORDER Press to switch the recorder on or into standby. PAUSE PLAY STOP... - Page 13 Remote control HELP SUBTITLE (page 95) Press for help on how to use the current GUI screen. Press to display/change the subtitles included in multilingual DVD-Video discs. DISC NAVIGATOR (page 91, 101 ) / TOP MENU (page 89) Press to display the Disc Navigator screen, or the top ANGLE (page 96) menu if a DVD-Video or finalized DVD-R/RW (Video) disc Press to switch camera angles on discs with multi-...
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Page 14: Using The Remote Control
Remote control ADVANCED Use to select a Pioneer original surround mode Using the remote control (page 24). Please keep in mind the following when using the remote SOUND (page 25) control: Press to access the sound menu, from which you can •... -
Page 15: Putting The Batteries In The Remote Control
Remote control Putting the batteries in the remote control Open the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote control. Insert two AA/R6 batteries into the battery compartment following the indications ( , ) inside the compartment. Close the cover. Caution Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as leakage and bursting. -
Page 16: Before You Start
Before you start Chapter 5 Before you start Switching on The DVD recorder and receiver subwoofer have separate power switches. The power switch for the receiver subwoofer is located on the display unit. Remote Control RECORDER RECEIVER SOUND HDD/DVD FM/AM AUDIO IN RETRIEVER PAUSE... -
Page 17: Basic Operation
Before you start Press (play) to start playback. Basic operation Press to stop playback. This manual is split into to parts, one covering using the You can resume playback from the same receiver subwoofer, the other using the DVD recorder. point by pressing . -
Page 18: Speaker System
SX-SW505HX S-ST606... - Page 19 Connecting external antennas ....30 Using this unit with a Pioneer plasma display ..31 SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays ..31 Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma...
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Page 20: Controls And Displays
Controls and displays Chapter 1 Controls and displays Display unit – VOLUME + AUDIO INPUT SURROUND STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON AUDIO INPUT (page 30) Press to switch the system on/into standby. Press repeatedly to select one of the external audio inputs (DVD/DVR1, DVD/DVR2, DIGITAL or ANALOG). Front panel display See below for details. -
Page 21: Getting Started
Getting started Chapter 2 Getting started Important Using the Auto MCACC setup for • To access green functions on the remote, move the optimal surround sound slider switch from MAIN to SUB. The Multichannel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC) system measures the acoustic characteristics of your listening area, taking into account ambient noise, and testing for System demo setting channel delay and channel level. - Page 22 Getting started Place the microphone at your normal listening position. Place it about ear height, and make sure it is level by using a table or chair. Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone. If the receiver subwoofer is off, press RECEIVER to turn the power on.
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Page 23: Listening To Your System
Listening to your system Chapter 3 Listening to your system The choices that appear in the display will vary according Important to the type of source that’s playing. • To access green functions on the remote, move the If the source is Dolby Digital or DTS, the front panel 2 D slider switch from MAIN to SUB. -
Page 24: Using Advanced Surround
Listening to your system Using Advanced Surround Using the Sound Retriever The Advanced Surround effects can be used with any When audio data is removed during the MP3 or WMA multichannel or stereo source for a variety of additional compression process, sound quality often suffers from surround sound effects. -
Page 25: Listening With Acoustic Calibration Eq
Listening to your system Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ Using Quiet and Midnight listening modes You can listen to sources using the Acoustic Calibration EQ set in Using the Auto MCACC setup for optimal The Quiet listening feature reduces excessive bass or surround sound on page 21. -
Page 26: Listening To The Radio
Listening to the radio Chapter 4 Listening to the radio • Manual tuning – Press TUNE +/– repeatedly to Important change the displayed frequency. • To access green functions on the remote, move the • Auto tuning – Press and hold TUNE +/– until the slider switch from MAIN to SUB. -
Page 27: Listening To Station Presets
Listening to the radio Tune to an AM or FM radio station. Displaying RDS information For the FM band, select mono or auto-stereo reception as You can display the different types of RDS information necessary. This setting is saved along with the preset. available. -
Page 28: Surround Sound Settings
Surround sound settings Chapter 5 Surround sound settings Select stereo or multichannel playback for a source. Important Press SETUP. • To access green functions on the remote, move the slider switch from MAIN to SUB. Use the buttons to select CH LEVEL, then press ENTER. -
Page 29: Dynamic Range Control
Surround sound settings Dynamic Range Control Adjusting the channel levels using When watching Dolby Digital or DTS material at low volume, low level sounds—including some of the the test tone dialog—can be difficult to hear properly. Using one of the If you prefer, you can set the channel levels using a test Dynamic Range Control (DRC) settings can help by tone as a reference, rather than playing a source (see... -
Page 30: Other Connections
Other connections Chapter 6 Other connections Important Listening to an external audio source • When connecting this system or changing You can connect both analog and digital external audio connections, be sure to switch power off and sources to this system. Digital audio sources include disconnect the power cord from the wall socket. -
Page 31: Using This Unit With A Pioneer Plasma Display
1 This system is compatible with all Pioneer plasma displays from 2003 onward. 2 The 3-ringed SR+ cable from Pioneer is commercially available under the part number ADE7095. Contact the Pioneer Customer Support di- vision for more information on obtaining an SR+ cable. -
Page 32: Using The Sr+ Mode With A Pioneer Plasma Display
Other connections Automatic plasma display volume muting Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma When Volume Control is switched on, the volume of the display plasma display is automatically muted when the receiver Press SR+ on the remote. subwoofer is switched on, or the receiver subwoofer’s input function is changed to one that you would want to to select SR+ ON then press ENTER. -
Page 33: Additional Information
Additional information Chapter 7 Additional information Important Setting the sleep timer • To access green functions on the remote, move the slider switch from MAIN to SUB. SURROUND ADVANCED SOUND TV/DVD SLEEP CLEAR TIMER REC REC MODE JUKE BOX SETUP ONE TOUCH COPY INPUT CHANNEL... -
Page 34: Installation And Maintenance
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. -
Page 35: Tuner
• For operating the DVD recorder, make sure that the control cable and coaxial cable are connected. (page 8) • 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. -
Page 36: Glossary
Additional information Glossary Specifications Dolby Digital A multi-channel audio encoding system SX-SW505HX Audio Multi-channel Receiver developed by Dolby Laboratories that enables far Subwoofer more audio to be stored on a disc than PCM encoding. • Amplifier section Dolby A matrix decoding technology developed by RMS Power Output: Pro Logic II Dolby Laboratories that expands any two-channel... - Page 37 Additional information S-ST606 Speaker system (Front speakers x2, surround speakers x2, center speaker x1) • Front/surround speakers Enclosure ......Closed-box floorstanding type (magnetically shielded) System ..............2-way system Speakers: Woofer ..........7.7 cm cone type x2 Tweeter ...........2.6 cm semi-dome type Nominal impedance............4 Ω Frequency range .........
- Page 38 DVD Recorder DVR-545HX-S...
- Page 39 Section Three Contents 01 Before you start 07 Recording Disc / content format playback compatibility ..41 About DVD recording......78 About the internal hard disk drive .
- Page 40 Section Three 12 Using the Jukebox Copying music to the HDD ....116 Copying files from a USB device ....116 Playing music from the Jukebox .
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Page 41: Before You Start
1.1 discs. Compatible media The following table shows older Pioneer DVD recorders’ • DVD-RW ver. 1.1 / 1x / 1x to 2x, ver. 1.2 / 2x to 4x / 2x to 6x limited compatibility with DVD-RW ver. 1.2 discs. -
Page 42: Compressed Audio Compatibility
Before you start Notes to table About DualDisc playback *1 Must be initialized for VR mode recording (page 124) A DualDisc is a new two -sided disc, one side of which *2 Must be initialized for Video mode recording (page 124) contains DVD content –video, audio, etc. -
Page 43: Divx Vod Content
Before you start • WMA encoder compatibility: Windows Media Codec • File extensions: .avi and .divx (these must be used for 8 (files encoded using Windows Media Codec 9 may be the recorder to recognize DivX video files). Note that playable but some parts of the specification are not all files with the .avi extension are recognized as supported;... -
Page 44: About The Internal Hard Disk Drive
DVD discs in order to for additional compatibility information. protect against accidental loss. Pioneer cannot under any circumstances accept Dolby Digital responsibility for any direct or indirect loss arising from any inconvenience or loss of recorded material resulting from HDD failure. -
Page 45: Symbols Used In This Manual
Before you start • The HDD is very delicate. If used improperly or in an unsuitable environment, it is possible that the HDD Symbols used in this manual will fail after a few years of use. Signs of problems The following icons are provided to help you quickly include playback unexpectedly freezing and identify which instructions you need for which kind of noticeable block noise (mosaic) in the picture. -
Page 46: Connecting Up
Connecting up Chapter 2 Connecting up Rear panel connections COMPONENT VIDEO OUT ANTENNA (DIGITAL) CONTROL G-LINK S-VIDEO AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER) AC IN OUTPUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ANTENNA INPUT3 AV 1 (RGB) – TV AUDIO VIDEO COAXIAL COMMON INTERFACE AV1(RGB)-TV AV connector 10 AC IN –... -
Page 47: Common Interface
ANTENNA (DIGITAL) OUT Note that neither CA modules nor smart cards are supplied and ANTENNA IN (RF IN) connectors. Lastly, connect the or sold by Pioneer. recorder to your TV from the ANTENNA OUT connector. Inserting a CA module The Common Interface card slot is located on the rear panel of the recorder. -
Page 48: Easy Connections
Connecting up Use another SCART cable to connect the AV2(INPUT 1/DECODER) AV connector to a SCART AV connector on Easy connections your VCR. 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. -
Page 49: Connecting To A Cable Box Or Satellite Receiver
Connecting up Connect RF antenna cables as shown. See Connecting a TV antenna on page 47 for more on RF Connecting to a cable box or satellite antenna connections, including from this recorder to receiver your TV. If you have a cable box or satellite receiver with a built-in Use a SCART cable (not supplied) to connect the decoder, connect it to this recorder and your TV as shown AV1(RGB)-TV AV connector to a SCART AV connector... -
Page 50: Connecting An External Decoder Box (1)
Connecting up Use a SCART cable to connect your VCR/satellite receiver/cable box to the AV2(INPUT 1/DECODER) Connecting an external decoder box (1) AV connector on this recorder. If you have an external, dedicated decoder box for your Use a SCART cable to connect the AV1(RGB)-TV satellite or cable TV system, use the setup described on AV connector to your TV. -
Page 51: Connecting Using Hdmi
If you have an HDMI or DVI-equipped monitor or • If you have connected to a Pioneer plasma display, display , you can connect it to this recorder using an please select the HDMI setup on the display (refer to HDMI cable (not supplied). -
Page 52: Connecting Other Av Sources
Connecting up Connecting a DV camcorder Connecting other AV sources Using the front panel DV IN jack, it is possible to connect a DV camcorder or video deck, or DVD-R/-RW recorder Connecting a VCR or analog camcorder and digitally transfer DV tapes or DVD-R/-RW discs to DVD-R/-RW. -
Page 53: Connecting A Usb Device
Connecting up Connecting a USB device Plugging in Using the USB ports on the front of the recorder you can After checking all the connections, plug in the recorder. connect USB devices such as digital cameras and • Use the supplied power cable to connect this printers. -
Page 54: Controls And Displays
Controls and displays Chapter 3 Controls and displays Front panel HDD/DVD OPEN/CLOSE A.TV D.TV DivX PLTV HDMI COPY – INPUT 2 STANDBY/ON ì REC AUDIO DV IN S-VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) INPUT ONE TOUCH PAUSE HELP A.TV/D.TV SELECT COPY LIVE TV 14 15 16 17 18 STANDBY/ON Press to switch the recorder on/into standby. -
Page 55: Display
Controls and displays Display Recording quality indicators (page 82) Lights during playback; blinks when playback is paused. Lights when the recording mode is set to XP (best Lights when copying. quality). ì Lights when the recording mode is set to SP Lights during recording;... -
Page 56: Getting Started
Getting started Chapter 4 Getting started Switching on and setting up ENTER Select an Aerial Power setting for the When you switch the recorder on for the first time, you built-in digital tuner. can make several basic settings using the Setup •... - Page 57 Getting started • Manual clock setting If no stations in your area are broadcasting time ENTER • Select your country. signals, you can set the clock manually. Use the buttons to set your time zone. k Setting k Setting Country Selection You can set this by selecting a city or a time relative t Line System t Line System...
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Page 58: For Users Receiving Digital Broadcast Services
Getting started For users receiving digital broadcast ENTER Select the TV screen type, ‘Wide (16:9)’ or services ‘Standard (4:3)’. This unit can set its internal clock automatically from k Setting TV Screen Size digital broadcasts. However, depending on the t Line System broadcaster, the clock information received may not be er Save Wide (16:9) -
Page 59: Setting Up The Guide Plus+™ System
Getting started Setting up the GUIDE Plus+™ system ENTER Highlight ‘Postal Code’. This section is only applicable if you chose to use the GUIDE Plus+ system as the EPG type in step 10 of the Setup Navigator above. The GUIDE Plus+™ system is a free, interactive on- screen television programming guide. - Page 60 Getting started If you are using an external receiver (such as a Identify the host channel for your country. satellite receiver) with the supplied G-LINK cable, The TV listings information available in the GUIDE Plus+ complete this step, otherwise jump to step 5 below. system is distributed throughout Europe by selected broadcasters called host channels.
- Page 61 Getting started About EPG download • Press until Editor is highlighted. The main area of the screen now shows a list of channels. Those that • EPG data can only be received when the recorder is are turned ON are displayed in the grid; those that in standby.
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Page 62: Using The Guide Plus+™ Electronic Program Guide
Using the GUIDE Plus+™ electronic program guide Chapter 5 ™ Using the GUIDE Plus+ electronic program guide This chapter is only applicable if the EPG Type Select setting made in the Setup Navigator (or the Initial Setup Using the GUIDE Plus+ system menu) is set to GUIDE Plus+. - Page 63 Using the GUIDE Plus+™ electronic program guide GUIDE Plus+ navigation One-Button-Record The table below shows a summary of the remote buttons The RED Action button (Record) is visible anytime you you’ll use to navigate the GUIDE Plus+ system. can highlight a program title, including from the Grid, after a search, or in your recommendations in the My TV What it does area.
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Page 64: Areas
Using the GUIDE Plus+™ electronic program guide Lock / Unlock video window Areas When you enter the GUIDE Plus+ system, the channel you were watching remains visible in the video window. The GUIDE Plus+™ system consists of seven Areas. All The date stamp above the window lets you know the Areas can be accessed from the Menu bar. - Page 65 Using the GUIDE Plus+™ electronic program guide The Search Area Using My Choice keywords for a search In addition to the standard categories, you can also set From the Search Area you can: your own keywords. • Search by category •...
- Page 66 Using the GUIDE Plus+™ electronic program guide My TV Area To add a channel to your profile, press the YELLOW Action button. The My TV Area allows you to set up a personal profile. You can define a profile by channels, themes and/or keywords.
- Page 67 Using the GUIDE Plus+™ electronic program guide To add a keyword to your profile, highlight The Schedule Area ‘Keywords’ and press the YELLOW Action button. The Schedule Area is where you can set, see, edit and delete scheduled (timer) recordings. From the Schedule Area you can: •...
- Page 68 Using the GUIDE Plus+™ electronic program guide Enter a name for the scheduled recording. Press the GREEN Action button (Frequency) to change the recording frequency. Use the buttons followed by ENTER to select characters from the on-screen keyboard. Select from the various options for one-time, daily and weekly recordings.
- Page 69 Using the GUIDE Plus+™ electronic program guide Press to access the extended recording options: Setting a ShowView™ recording Select ‘Schedule’ from the Menu bar. • If you want to record to a particular HDD genre, use the YELLOW Action button (Genre) to select one. Press the RED Action button (ShowView).
- Page 70 Using the GUIDE Plus+™ electronic program guide Setting a manual recording Use the number buttons to enter a channel number, then press the GREEN Action button (Next) Select ‘Schedule’ from the Menu bar. to confirm. D.TV 001 Alternatively, you can press the YELLOW Action button (Mosaic) and use the buttons to select a Press the GREEN Action button (Manual).
- Page 71 Using the GUIDE Plus+™ electronic program guide Stopping a timer recording Important STOP REC • A timer recording can’t be set if there are already 32 Press during a timer recording. timer programs waiting to be recorded. • Timer recording will not start if: –...
- Page 72 Using the GUIDE Plus+™ electronic program guide The Info Area Changing the source and program number This area is reserved for additional information such as Select ‘Editor’ from the Menu bar. news, weather reports, stock quotes, and so on, and varies by region.
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Page 73: Guide Plus+ Faq And Troubleshooting
Using the GUIDE Plus+™ electronic program guide The Setup Area If you know your Host Channel details (source and program number) or if the automatic identification did The Setup Area is where you can set up the GUIDE Plus+ not provide the expected result, you can identify your system for your particular region, TV reception conditions, Host Channel manually. - Page 74 Using the GUIDE Plus+™ electronic program guide it on overnight. Switch this recorder into standby. The – Your cabling and setup is OK, but the recorder has not been connected for enough time to receive the TV next morning, please perform the GUIDE Plus+ listings data.
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Page 75: Using The Digital Electronic Program Guide
Using the digital electronic program guide Chapter 6 Using the digital electronic program guide • The general program list may show sections whose This chapter is only applicable if the EPG Type Select bottom right corners have been folded. This indicates setting made in the Setup Navigator (or the Initial Setup that other programs have been scheduled for that menu) is set to Digital EPG. -
Page 76: Setting Timer Programs
Using the digital electronic program guide Setting timer programs ENTER Select a TV program. Using the Digital EPG, it’s easy to set digital TV programs for recording. D007 Press to display the Digital EPG screen. GUIDE ENTER Select a program. •... -
Page 77: Other Useful Epg Functions
Using the digital electronic program guide Other useful EPG functions ENTER In the ‘Time’ field select the time of day (0:00 to 23:00) to search in. EPG Jump Press GREEN when the Digital EPG screen ENTER (Program List, Detailed information or Search Result) In the ‘Genre’... -
Page 78: Recording
• The maximum continuous recording time for one title is eight hours when using a DVD+R/+RW disc. 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. -
Page 79: About Hdd Recording
Recording About HDD recording Restrictions on video recording Recording to the hard disk drive (HDD) is very flexible; You cannot record copy-protected video using this recorder. you have the full choice of recording quality options, Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video discs and including manual mode, and of course you can record, some satellite broadcasts. -
Page 80: Using The Built-In A.tv And D.tv Tuners
Recording Displaying a channel banner Using the built-in A.TV and D.TV tuners A channel banner shows program titles, start and end times of the current program and other channel information. The information is updated every minute. Switching between A.TV and D.TV tuners INFO •... - Page 81 Recording Using the MHEG application Note (UK only) • When recording to the HDD with HDD Recording Some stations bring you programs with the MHEG Format set to Video Mode On, to DVD in Video mode, (Multimedia and Hypermedia Expert Group) application or on the LPCM setting, only one channel of a encoded, letting you experience D.TV interactively.
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Page 82: Setting The Picture Quality/Recording Time
Recording Setting the picture quality/recording Basic recording from the TV time DVD (VR) DVD (Video) DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM HDD DVD (VR) DVD (Video) DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM HDD Basic recording from the TV involves just setting the channel to record, choosing whether to record to the Before starting a recording, you will usually want to set HDD or a DVD and selecting the recording quality. -
Page 83: Pause Live Tv
Recording AUDIO If you’re recording from the D.TV Pause Live TV MAIN tuner, select the audio language to record. • You may also be able to set which subtitle language to record; use SUBTITLE to select. The Pause Live TV feature lets you effectively pause a TV program you’re watching. - Page 84 Recording Using the recorder’s internal tuner for Pause Live TV STOP REC If you haven’t connected to your TV using a SCART cable Press to stop the recording. (or your TV is not compatible with AV Link) you can use The operation is slightly different depending on the the recorder’s internal tuner for the Pause Live TV.
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Page 85: Simultaneous Recording And Playback (Chase Play)
Recording Simultaneous recording and playback Recording from an external component (Chase Play) DVD (VR) DVD (Video) DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM HDD You can record from an external component, such as a camcorder or VCR, connected to one of the recorder’s Chase Play allows you to watch a recording that is still in external inputs. -
Page 86: Playing Your Recordings On Other Dvd Players
Finalize the disc again to generate a new title menu. • Discs recorded partially or fully on the Pioneer DVR- Important 7000 DVD recorder do not support this feature. These discs will have only a text title menu when finalized on •... -
Page 87: Initializing Recordable Dvd Discs
Recording During finalization: Select ‘Disc Setup’ from the Home Menu. HOME MENU • 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 ENTER Select ‘Initialize’... -
Page 88: Playback
Playback Chapter 8 Playback Introduction Basic playback Most of the features described in this chapter make use A L L of on-screen displays. Navigate these using the cursor buttons and ENTER. To go back one level from any This section shows you how to use your recorder for screen, use the RETURN/EXIT button. -
Page 89: Playing Dvd Discs
Playback Playing DVD discs Playing from the HDD The table below shows the basic playback controls for The table below shows the basic playback controls when DVD-Video, and recordable DVD discs. playing video recorded on the hard disk (HDD). Press to start playback. Press to start playback. - Page 90 Playback Playing CDs and WMA/MP3 discs Playing Video CD/Super VCDs The table below shows the basic playback controls for The table below shows the basic playback controls for Video CD/Super VCDs. audio CDs , and WMA/MP3 files. Some discs feature Playback Control (PBC for short) Press to start playback.
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Page 91: Using The Disc Navigator To Browse The Contents Of A Disc
Playback Playing DivX video files Using the Disc Navigator to browse The table below shows the basic playback controls for DivX video files. the contents of a disc Use the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc Press to start playback. PLAY and start playback. - Page 92 Playback Changing the display style of the Disc Using the Disc Navigator with playback-only Navigator discs You can choose to display titles in the Disc Navigator in DVD-Video Video CD Super VCD WMA/MP3 DivX various different ways, sorted alphabetically, by recording date, by genre, and so on.
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Page 93: Scanning Discs
Playback Scanning discs Frame advance/frame reverse A L L DVD HDD Video CD Super VCD DivX (except WMA) You can scan discs at various speeds, forwards or You can advance or back up video on a DVD disc or the backwards. -
Page 94: Repeat Play
Playback Search Mode With ‘A (Loop Start)’ highlighted, press at ENTER A L L the point you want the loop to start. The Search Mode feature lets you start playback from a Play Mode A (Loop Start) specified point in a disc by time or by title/chapter/ Search Mode A-B Repeat... -
Page 95: Program Play
Playback Program play • During program play, press NEXT to skip to the next program step. HDD DVD-Video Video CD Super VCD WMA/MP3 • To repeat play the program list, select Program Repeat from the Repeat Play Mode menu (see This feature lets you program the play order of titles/ Repeat play on page 94). -
Page 96: Switching Dvd And Divx Soundtracks
Playback HDD DVD (VR) DVD-RAM Switching DVD and DivX soundtracks L+R – Both channels (default) DVD-Video DivX L – Left channel only R – Right channel only When playing a DVD disc or DivX title recorded with two or more soundtracks (often in different languages), you Video CD WMA/MP3 can switch the soundtrack during playback. -
Page 97: Displaying Disc Information On-Screen
Playback Indicates copy-protected material Displaying disc information on-screen Indicates a multi-angle scene You can display various on-screen information about the disc loaded or the HDD. Play 3–2 0. 00. 15 DVD-R Video Chapter Time 0. 00. 21 Chapter Total 0h01m52s DISPLAY 4.32Mbps •... -
Page 98: Playing And Recording From A Dv Camcorder
Playing and recording from a DV camcorder Chapter 9 Playing and recording from a DV camcorder You can play back and record video from a DV camcorder connected to the DV IN jack on the front panel of this Recording from a DV camcorder recorder. -
Page 99: Dv Video Setting
Playing and recording from a DV camcorder Find the place on the camcorder tape that you want to start recording from. DV video setting For best results, pause playback at the point from which Use this setting to adjust the picture quality of the you want to record. -
Page 100: Editing
Editing Chapter 10 Editing Editing options The table below shows which commands you can use with the HDD and different disc types. DVD-R/-RW DVD-R/-RW, DVD-RAM (Video mode), (VR mode) DVD+R/+RW Original Play List ì Create (page 102) ì ì ì ì... -
Page 101: The Disc Navigator Screen
Editing HDD/DVD The Disc Navigator screen • Press to switch between the HDD and DVD The Disc Navigator screen is where you can edit video Disc Navigator screens. content on unfinalized Video mode and VR mode DVD-R/ • If you are editing a VR mode DVD-R/-RW or DVD- -RW discs, DVD+R/+RW and DVD-RAM, as well as RAM disc you can display the Play List by selecting video content on the hard disk drive. - Page 102 Editing Create Erase DVD (VR) DVD-RAM DVD (Video) DVD (VR) DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM HDD Play List only Use this function to create a Play List and add titles to it. Use this function to erase unwanted titles. Before you can use this command, make sure that the When you erase titles from the HDD or Original titles Play List is switched on in the view options panel on the from a VR mode DVD-RW, the available recording space...
- Page 103 Editing Title Name ENTER Select ‘OK’ to enter the name and return DVD (Video) DVD (VR) DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM HDD to the main Disc Navigator screen. You can give titles new names of up to 64 characters long • To return to the main Disc Navigator screen without for VR mode, DVD-RAM and HDD recordings, and up to saving changes to the title name, press RETURN/EXIT .
- Page 104 Editing Erase Section ENTER Highlight ‘To’ then, in the same way, find HDD DVD (VR) DVD-RAM the end of the section to erase, then press ENTER. Using this command you can delete a part of a title, ideal After pressing ENTER, another marker indicates the end for cutting out the commercial breaks in a recording of the section, with the section itself marked in red.
- Page 105 Editing Divide Chapter Edit HDD DVD (VR) DVD-RAM DVD (VR) DVD-RAM HDD Play List only Use this command to divide a title into two. Note that When editing a VR mode DVD or video on the HDD you once divided, the two new HDD titles cannot be can edit individual chapters within a title, with recombined into one again.
- Page 106 Editing Move command only: Select the destination for the Set Genre chapter, and press ENTER. Chapter Edit (DVD VR mode Play List) Use this command to assign a genre to a title. 19:00 Mon 29/11 Pr 2 SP Erase 1h00m Rec.
- Page 107 Editing Lock Move HDD DVD (Video) DVD (VR) DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM DVD (VR) DVD-RAM Play List only Original only Use this function to re-arrange the playing order of Play List titles. You can lock a title so that it can’t be edited or erased accidently.
- Page 108 Editing Combine Genre Name DVD (VR) DVD-RAM Play List only Use this function to combine two Play List titles into one. Use this command to rename one of the five user- definable genres (Free 1 to Free 5). ENTER Highlight the title you want to combine. ENTER This title will remain in the same place after combining Select ‘Genre Name’...
- Page 109 Editing Multi-Mode Undo DVD (Video) DVD (VR) DVD+R DVD+RW Multi-Mode allows you to select several titles, then select If you make a mistake while editing, you can generally a command that will be applied to all of them. In this way undo it.
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Page 110: Copying And Backup
Copying and backup Chapter 11 Copying and backup You can identify copy-once protected material during playback by displaying disc information on-screen. If the Introduction current title is copy-once protected, an exclamation mark Use the copying features of this recorder to: ( ! ) is shown. -
Page 111: Using Copy Lists
Copying and backup • If you cancel a HDD to DVD-R/+R copy, the space available for recording does not return to the pre- Using Copy Lists copy figure. * See also Copyright on page 110. At its simplest, a Copy List is just a list of HDD or DVD Notes on copying using One Touch Copy titles that you want to copy. - Page 112 Copying and backup If there is already a Copy List stored in the Press to display the command menu panel. recorder, choose whether to ‘Create New Copy List’ The Command Menu panel or ‘Continue Using Previous Copy List’. Copy DVD (Video mode) Title Select Title 1 >...
- Page 113 Copying and backup • Preview – Check the content of a title in the Copy List. ENTER Select ‘Start Copy’ to start copying. • Divide – Divide a title in the Copy List into two (see Divide on page 105). •...
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Page 114: Recording Mode
Copying and backup • Optimized – The recording quality is automatically adjusted so that the Copy List fits on to the space ENTER Select ‘Next’ from the command menu available on the disc. Copying is carried out in real- panel to proceed to the title edit screen. time. - Page 115 Copying and backup • Start new disc back-up – Start making a backup of Select ‘Start’ to start writing the backed-up data a disc. to the blank disc. • Resume writing data – Record the backup data Disc Back-up already on the HDD to a recordable DVD. Write back-up data from Hard Disk Drive.
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Page 116: Using The Jukebox
Using the Jukebox Chapter 12 Using the Jukebox The Jukebox feature allows you to use the recorder’s HDD to store and playback music from up to 999 of your Copying files from a USB device CDs. You can also transfer WMA/MP3 files stored on CD- You can copy WMA or MP3 files from a connected USB R/-RW/-ROM or USB device. -
Page 117: Editing Jukebox Albums
Using the Jukebox • Genre ENTER Select what you want to play. Jukebox 10Albums The screen below shows CD albums stored on the HDD: Album1 12/1 Play Sort order Album2 All Genres Erase By number New First Album name No Category Album3 Edit Best... -
Page 118: The Photoviewer
The PhotoViewer Chapter 13 The PhotoViewer From the PhotoViewer you can view JPEG photos and picture files stored on the HDD, recordable DVD or CD-R/ ENTER Select the folder containing the files you -RW/-ROM, or on a USB-equipped digital camera. want to view, copy or edit. -
Page 119: Playing A Slideshow
The PhotoViewer Reloading files from a disc or USB device Playing a slideshow If you have a disc with more than 1000 files and/or 100 folders, you can still view all the images using the reload function. ENTER Select a folder from the folder list. The first nine images from the selected folder are ENTER Navigate to the last entry in the folder list... -
Page 120: Importing Files To The Hdd
The PhotoViewer Selecting multiple files or folders Importing files to the HDD The Multi-Mode allows you to select multiple folders/files at once for importing or editing. You can import files and save them on to the HDD from a CD, DVD or a connected USB camera. Once on the HDD you can edit and organize your pictures and print ENTER Select the folder containing the files you... -
Page 121: Importing Files From A Usb Device
The PhotoViewer • Copying a folder will copy all the files contained in it. Importing files from a USB device • To copy multiple folders, use the Multi-Mode; see Selecting multiple files or folders on page 120. Use this feature to copy all the files on a connected USB device to this recorder’s HDD. - Page 122 The PhotoViewer Erasing a file or folder Copying files ENTER ENTER Select the file(s) or folder(s) you want to Select the file(s) or folder(s) you want to erase. copy. • To erase multiple folders, use the Multi-Mode; see • Copying a folder will copy all the files contained in it. Selecting multiple files or folders on page 120.
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Page 123: Printing Files
The PhotoViewer Naming files and folders Printing files Select the file or folder you want to rename. Connecting a PictBridge-compatible printer to the USB You can’t rename files that have been locked. port will enable you to print out picture files stored on Select ‘File Options’... -
Page 124: The Disc Setup Menu
The Disc Setup menu Chapter 14 The Disc Setup menu From the Disc Setup menu you can name discs, lock the Important contents to prevent accidental recording and erasure, initialize and finalize discs. The Disc Setup menu is • A locked disc can still be initialized (which will accessed from the Home menu: completely erase the disc). -
Page 125: Finalize Settings
The Disc Setup menu • Canceling optimization mid-way does not undo the optimization already done, so the HDD will be partly Finalize settings optimized. Finalize Select ‘Disc Setup’ from the Home Menu. HOME MENU DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+RW ENTER Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings in place so that the disc Select ‘Optimize HDD’... -
Page 126: The Video Adjust Menu
The Video Adjust menu Chapter 15 The Video Adjust menu Creating your own set Using the Video Adjust menu you can set up the picture quality for the built-in tuner and external inputs, for disc There are three user presets in which you can save your playback, and for recording. -
Page 127: Setting The Picture Quality For Disc Playback
The Video Adjust menu • Hue – Adjusts overall balance between red and green. Setting the picture quality for disc • Chroma Level – Adjusts how rich the colours playback appear. This setting determines how the picture will look when playing discs. - Page 128 The Video Adjust menu Select the picture quality setting you want to adjust. Use the buttons to adjust the currently selected picture quality setting. Memory1 When you have all the settings as you want them, press HOME MENU to exit. Motion Still Prog.
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Page 129: The Initial Setup Menu
The Initial Setup menu Chapter 16 The Initial Setup menu Using the Initial Setup menu The Initial Setup menu is where you can set various recorder options for sound, picture, language and so on. Some settings can only be changed when the recorder is stopped. During playback and recording these settings are grayed out in the Initial Setup menu. - Page 130 The Initial Setup menu Setting Options Explanation Digital Tuner Replace Channels Next Screen Scans for digital channels and replaces all the channel presets with the results. Before the scan starts you will need to select your country. After the scan is complete the recorder tells you whether any new channels were found, and if so, how many.
- Page 131 The Initial Setup menu Setting Options Explanation Analog Tuner Auto Channel Setting Auto Scan Select your country and then wait for the recorder to auto tune into channels in your area. After auto scan has finished, the channel mapping screen appears showing which channels have been assigned to which program numbers.
- Page 132 The Initial Setup menu Setting Options Explanation Video In/Out Input Colour System Next Screen Proceed to the next screen to set the input colour system for the external input and the built-in TV tuner. Use the VIDEO IN buttons to change the preset or external input.
- Page 133 The Initial Setup menu Setting Options Explanation Audio In NICAM Select NICAM • Record the NICAM audio in a NICAM broadcast. Regular Audio Record the non-NICAM audio in a NICAM broadcast. (You can still switch the audio to record using the AUDIO button before recording.) Analog Tuner Level Normal •...
- Page 134 The Initial Setup menu Setting Options Explanation Language OSD Language English • Sets the language of the on-screen displays to English. Choose from the languages displayed for the on-screen displays. available languages On Screen Display and D.TV Language will both reflect this setting. Audio Language English •...
- Page 135 The Initial Setup menu Setting Options Explanation Recording Manual Recording On (go to setup) All the standard recording modes, plus MN1 to MN32 and LPCM modes can be set. Off • Just the standard recording modes (XP, SP, LP, EP, SLP and SEP) can be set. See also Manual recording modes on page 143 for detailed information on manual recording levels.
- Page 136 The Initial Setup menu Setting Options Explanation Playback TV Screen Size 4:3 (Letter Box) Select if you have a standard 4:3 TV and prefer the letter box format pre- sentation for widescreen material. 4:3 (Pan & Scan) Select if you have a standard 4:3 TV and prefer the pan and scan presenta- tion for widescreen material.
- Page 137 The Initial Setup menu Setting Options Explanation HDMI Output (only available when an HDMI device is connected) Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080i Constant 1920 x 1080i output. 1280 x 720p Constant 1280 x 720p output. 720 x 576p Constant 720 x 576p output (for use with the 625 input line system). 720 x 480p Constant 720 x 480p output (for use with the 525 input line system).
- Page 138 The Initial Setup menu Setting Options Explanation Remote Control Recorder 1–3 If you are using more than one recorder in the same room, set them to Mode (default: Recorder 1) different IDs. This setting sets the recorder ID; to change the remote controller ID, press and hold RETURN/EXIT then press 1, 2 or 3 to set.
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Page 139: Selecting Other Languages For Language Options
The Initial Setup menu About the input colour system The available options of the Input Colour System setting Using Software Update (Digital tuner) depend on the Input Line System setting. The table below The Software Update function can keep the built-in shows the different options available. -
Page 140: Additional Information
Additional information Chapter 17 Additional information Using the TV remote control buttons Setting up the remote to control your The table below shows how to use this remote control with your TV. You can use the supplied remote to control your TV. To be Button What it does able to use this feature you first have to program the... -
Page 141: Tv Preset Code List
KOYODA 644 ROADSTAR 641, 644, 646 ZENITH 603, 620 ELTA 644 LEYCO 607, 640, 646, 648 SABA 631, 636, 642, 651 PIONEER 600, 631, 632, 607, 636, 642, 651 EMERSON 642 LIESENK&TTER 607 SAISHO 639, 644, 646 ERRES 607 LOEWE 607... -
Page 142: Minimum Copying Times
Additional information Minimum copying times The table below shows the minimum HDD to DVD copying time for one hour of video. Please note that not all discs are compatible with high-speed copying. Check with the disc manufacturer for compatibility. DVD disc type DVD-R / 4x DVD-R / 8x /16x Rec mode... -
Page 143: Manual Recording Modes
Additional information Manual recording modes The table below shows the approximate recording times for the HDD and the different DVD types in each manual recording mode, as well as the standard recording mode equivalents. Video mode On (HDD) Video mode Off (HDD) Video mode (DVD), VR mode (DVD) DVD+R/+RW... -
Page 144: Troubleshooting
Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after checking the points below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work. General... - Page 145 Additional information Problem Remedy No sound or sound is distorted • Make sure that the receiver subwoofer or TV is set to the correct input and the volume turned up. • There is no sound when the picture is paused, or during scanning or slow motion play.
- Page 146 Additional information Problem Remedy Timer program doesn’t record • When setting the recording channel, make sure you set the recorder’s built-in TV successfully tuner, not the TV’s built-in tuner. • When recording to a Video mode disc, programs that are copy-once protected cannot be recorded.
- Page 147 Additional information HDMI Problem Remedy The connected HDMI or DVI • Try disconnecting then reconnecting the HDMI cable (while the power of both device does not display any pic- components is on). ture (and the front panel HDMI • Try switching the power of the HDMI/DVI device off then back on. indicator does not light) •...
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Page 148: On-Screen Displays And Recorder Displays
Erase titles/chapters or combine chapters. • This disc cannot be recorded. Undo the finalization. The disc was finalized on a non-Pioneer DVD recorder. Undo the finalization in order to recording/editing. • Cannot play this disc. - Page 149 Additional information Message Explanation/Action • This channel’s TV system is different from the The TV system (PAL, NTSC, etc.) of the current channel is recorder’s setting. different from the TV system settings of this recorder. • Recording failed due to a TV system mismatch. Press The timer recording failed because the TV system of the DISPLAY to clear message.
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Page 150: Language Code List
Additional information Language code list Language (Language code letter), Language code Japanese (ja), 1001 Bhutani (dz), 0426 Kirghiz (ky), 1125 Serbo-Croatian (sh), 1908 English (en), 0514 Esperanto (eo), 0515 Latin (la), 1201 Sinhalese (si), 1909 French (fr), 0618 Estonian (et), 0520 Lingala (ln), 1214 Slovak (sk), 1911 German (de), 0405... -
Page 151: Screen Sizes And Disc Formats
Additional information Screen sizes and disc formats When viewing on a standard TV or monitor Screen format of disc Setting Appearance 16:9 4:3 (Letter Box) The program is shown in widescreen with black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. 4:3 (Pan &... -
Page 152: Handling Discs
Never use benzine, thinner or normal use, but if for some reason it should malfunction other cleaning agents, including products designed for due to dust or dirt, consult your nearest Pioneer- cleaning vinyl records. authorized service center. Although lens cleaners are... -
Page 153: Hints On Installation
Additional information Hints on installation Moving the recorder We want you to enjoy using this unit for years to come, so If you need to move the recorder, first remove the disc, if please bear in mind the following points when choosing loaded, and close the disc tray. -
Page 154: Specifications
Additional information DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL Fine (XP)......Approx. 1 h 51 m Specifications Standard Play (SP) ....Approx. 3 h 35 m Long Play (LP) . -
Page 155: Supplied Accessories
Additional information Input/Output AV Connectors (21-pin connector assignment) AV connector input/output ..21-pin connector Antenna This connector provides the video and audio signals for ..75 Ω IEC 169-2 connector for VHF/UHF in/out (analog) connection to a compatible colour TV or monitor. - Page 156 253 Alexandra Road, #04-01, Singapore 159936 TEL: 65-6472-7555 PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 178-184 Boundary Road, Braeside, Victoria 3195, Australia, TEL: (03) 9586-6300 PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. Blvd.Manuel Avila Camacho 138 10 piso Col.Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico,D.F. 11000 TEL: 55-9178-4270 K002_A_En...