Pioneer DVR-520H-S Owner's Manual

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    DVD Recorder DVR-420H DVR-520H Register Your Product on www.pioneerelectronics.com Operating Instructions
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    USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
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    unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to. POWER SOURCES - This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer
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    AS PRACTICAL. D1-4-2-8_En Recording equipment and copyright: You to copy from the copyright owner or for which you otherwise power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service
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    Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you've just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it's time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group
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    (DVR-520H only) . . 55 Recording from the DV output (DVR-520H only 56 Playing your recordings on other DVD players . . . . . 56 Initializing a DVD-RW disc 57 07 Copying and back-up Introduction 58 One Touch Copy* (HDD to DVD 59 One Touch Copy* (DVD to HDD 60 Copying from HDD to DVD 60 HDD to
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    information Resetting the recorder 106 Setting up the remote to control your TV 106 Screen sizes and disc formats Troubleshooting 108 Frequently asked questions 110 About DV (DVR-520H only 111 Manual recording modes 112 Additional information for cable/satellite/STB (set-top box) users 112
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    can edit HDD and recordable DVD content. • Disc History The Disc History screen shows disc information, including how much free space remains for recording, for the last 30 recordable discs loaded in the recorder. Every time you load a recordable disc, the Disc History is automatically updated with
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    DVD players, including computer DVD drives compatible with DVD-Video playback*. * 'DVD-Video format' recording: The use of the DVDVideo format for recording on DVD-R and DVD-RW discs is referred to as recording in 'Video mode' on Pioneer's DVD recorders. Supporting playback of DVD-R / DVDRW discs
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    Control Set on page 95 and Setting up the remote to control your TV on page 106 to reset them. • Use within the operating range and angle, as shown. 30 30 23ft • You can control this recorder using the remote sensor of another Pioneer component using the CONTROL IN jack on the rear panel. See
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    Ver. 1.2 / 4x discs. To share DVD-RW discs between this recorder and an older recorder/writer, we recommend using Ver. 1.1 discs. The following table shows older Pioneer DVD recorder compatibility with DVD-RW Ver. 1.2 / 4x discs1. Model DVR-7000 DVR-810H/DVR-57H DVR-210/DVR-310/DVR-510H Playable
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    guarantee that discs recorded using this recorder will play on other players. * 'DVD-Video format' recording: The use of the DVDVideo format for recording on DVD-R and DVD-RW discs is referred to as recording in 'Video mode' on Pioneer's DVD recorders. Supporting playback of DVD-R / DVDRW discs is
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    . About the internal hard disk drive The internal hard disk drive (HDD) is a fragile piece of equipment. Please use the recorder following the guidelines below to protect against possible HDD failure. We recommend that you back up your important recordings onto DVD-R/RW discs in order to protect
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    recording. 5 CONTROL IN Use to control this recorder from the remote sensor of another Pioneer component with a CONTROL OUT terminal and bearing the Pioneer power outlet using the supplied power cable after making all other connections. Front panel connections S-VIDEO VIDEO STANDBY/ON HDD DVD
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    wall outlet 1 Connect your TV antenna/cable TV outlet to the VHF/UHF IN jack on this recorder. 2 Use an RF antenna cable (one is supplied) to connect the VHF/UHF OUT jack on this recorder to the antenna input on your VCR. • If you are not connecting a VCR in the chain, connect
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    Connecting up Using other types of video output This recorder has standard (composite), S-video and component video outputs for connection to TVs, monitors, VCRs or other equipment. • Use an S-video cable (not supplied) to connect an S-VIDEO OUTPUT (1 or 2) to an S-video input on your TV, monitor
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    TV channels. 2 Connect the AUDIO and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks (1 or 2) on this recorder to a set of audio/video inputs on your TV using a set of A/V cables (as supplied). This enables you to watch the output from this recorder. 3 Connect the audio/video output of your cable box/satellite tuner to the
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    TV channels. 2 Connect the AUDIO and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks (1 or 2) on this recorder to a set of audio/video inputs on your TV using a set of A/V cables (as supplied). This enables you to watch discs. 3 Connect the audio/video output of your cable box/satellite tuner to the INPUT 1/AUTO START REC
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    to a set of audio/video inputs on your AV amp/receiver. 3 Use an optical digital audio cable (not supplied) to connect the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT jack on this recorder to an optical digital input on your AV amp/ receiver. This enables you to listen to multichannel surround sound. 4 Connect the AV
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    Connecting a VCR or analog camcorder Connecting a DV camcorder (DVR-520H only) Using the front panel DV IN/OUT jack, it is possible to connect a DV camcorder or video deck, or DVD-R/RW recorder and digitally transfer DV tapes or DVD-R/RW discs to DVD-R/RW. AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT 1 DV IN/OUT AUDIO
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    and playback. The button lights when HDD is selected. 3 DVD Press to switch to DVD for recording and playback. The button lights when DVD is selected. 4 IR remote sensor (page 10) 5 Disc tray 6 Front panel display See Display on page 22 for details. 7 DV IN/OUT jack (DVR-520H only) (page 14, 20, 53
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    light to indicate that the HDD or DVD is selected for recording/playback. 4 PL (page 75, 81) Lights when a VR mode disc is loaded and the recorder is in Play List mode. 5 PM Lights to indicate PM (after midday) for the clock display. 6 2 3 (page 95) Shows the remote control mode (if nothing is
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    when setting the remote control mode (page 95). 3 STANDBY/ON Press to switch the recorder on/into standby. 4 OPEN/CLOSE Press to open/close the disc tray. 5 HDD (page 27) Press to select the hard disk (HDD) for recording or playback. 6 DVD (page 27) Press to select the DVD for recording or playback
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    36) Press to select a thumbnail picture for the current title for use in the Disc Navigator screen. CHP MARK (page 78) Press to insert a chapter marker when playing/ recording a VR mode DVD-RW disc or the HDD. 21 DISPLAY (page 32) Displays/changes the on-screen information displays. 22 TV CONTROL
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    start setting up using the Setup Navigator. ENTER DVD RECORDER Initial Setup Basic Tuner Video Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback COFrlnooncSktcrPSeaeentnelDCstDioasimprstplpaullyaseyitnegtyhoisusrerteucporbdeefro.re you Remote Control Set Start Setup Mavigator Cancel Please use
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    , then press ENTER. Initial Setup Basic Tuner Video Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback Clock SCeltock Setting On Screen Display Front Panel Display Remote Control SetAuto Setup Mavigator Manual • Auto clock setting Some TV channels broadcast time signals together with the program
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    . • Check the operating instructions that came with your AV amp/receiver if you're not sure what it's compatible with. 11 Is your AV amp/receiver compatible with 96 kHz digital audio? Selecting the hard disk or DVD for playback and recording The HDD and DVD buttons (remote control and front panel
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    to this recorder. 2 Press HDD to record to the HDD, or DVD to record to a recordable DVD. If you choose to record to the HDD, skip to step 5 now. 3 Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray. 4 Load a blank DVD-R or DVD-RW disc with the label side face-up, using the disc guide to align the disc. • When
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    from the HDD. More playback features, such as repeat and program play, are covered in the next chapter. STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE ENTER Important • Throughout this manual, the term 'DVD' means playback-only DVD-Video discs and DVD-R/RW. If a function is specific to a particular kind of DVD disc, it
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    are often the same). Use the cursor buttons to navigate DVD- Video disc menus; press ENTER to select ENTER items. Playing from the HDD The table below shows the basic playback controls when playing video recorded on the hard disk (HDD). PLAY Press to start playback. If RESUME is displayed on
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    PREV NEXT Press to skip to previous/next track (or folder for WMA/MP3 disc). (You can also use the front panel +/- buttons to do this during ENTER Note • 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
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    disc loaded or the HDD. Timer Recording Disc Navigator Copy Disc History PhotoViewer Disc Setup Initial Setup Video/Audio Adjust Play Mode DV Record DVR-520H screen Use the / / / (cursor) buttons followed by ENTER to select the option you want. To exit the Home Menu, press HOME MENU. HDD DVD
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    . During preview playback of the Copy List, this shows Copy List. 2 Disc type and mode Shows the disc type (HDD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD, etc.), and the disc mode for recordable DVD, if applicable (VR or Video). 3 Recording mode and time Shows the current recording mode (FINE, SP, LP, etc.), and the total
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    rate shows the amount of video and audio information recorded on the disc. It is not an indication of picture/audio quality. • 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
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    , for a CD, Video CDor WMA/MP3 disc, you can press DISC NAVIGATOR, which takes you straight to the Disc Navigator screen. Timer Recording Disc Navigator Copy Disc History PhotoViewer Disc Setup Initial Setup Video/Audio Adjust Play Mode DV Record DVR-520H screen 2 Select what you want to play
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    ability to browse and play titles. See also Editing on page 73 for more on editing recordable discs. 1 Press HDD or DVD to select the hard disk drive or the DVD drive. Note • It's not possible to use the Disc Navigator when playing a Video CD in PBC mode. • Another way to find a particular place on
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    discs and the HDD ALL During playback you can easily jump to another title, chapter or track on a disc using the number buttons on the remote , press CLEAR. 2 Press the same button repeatedly to increase the scanning speed. DVD HDD • Forward: SCAN 1 SCAN 2 SCAN 3 SCAN 4 • Reverse: Reverse play
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    recording/playback. • 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. Playing
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    menu. Press MENU or TOP MENU to display the disc menu. Note • When using time search, playback may occasionally start slightly before or after the time you input. A-B Repeat DVD CD Video CD HDD The A-B Repeat function allows you to specify two points (A and B) within a track or title that
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    Repeat Program A (Loop Start) B (Loop End) Off VR mode • For VR mode DVD discs, select Repeat Disc, Repeat Title or Repeat Chapter (or Repeat Off). DVD-Video Video mode HDD • For HDD, DVD-Video and Video mode DVD discs, select Repeat Title or Repeat Chapter (or Repeat Off). After setting the loop
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    title, chapter, folder or track for the current step in the program list. For a DVD disc, you can add a whole title, or a chapter within a title to the program active until you turn off program play (see below), erase the program list (see below), eject the disc or switch off the recorder. Tip • To
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    subtitle languages are available. You can switch subtitle language during playback. Check the disc packaging for details of the subtitle options. Switching DVD soundtracks DVD-Video When playing a DVD disc recorded with two or more soundtracks (often in different languages), you can switch the
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    the angle while repeat playback is active. Note • You can also change the angle from some DVD-Video disc menus. Press TOP MENU to access. Note • When playing a Dual Mono recording on a VR mode disc, if you are listening to the Dolby Digital soundtrack via the digital output, you cannot switch the
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    DVD-R/ RW discs recorded in Video mode on other DVD recorders. (Likewise, unfinalized Video mode discs recorded on this recorder are not playable on other players/recorders.) • This recorder cannot record onto CD-R or CD-RW discs. • Pioneer takes no responsibility for recording failure due to power
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    obtained permission from the copyright owner or otherwise have a legal discs formatted in VR mode or on the HDD. DVD CPRM recordings can only be played on players that are specifically compatible with CPRM. Setting the picture quality/recording time VR mode Video mode HDD Before starting a recording
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    HDD Follow the instructions below to record a TV program. Recording starts immediately and continues until the disc is full or you stop the recording. HDD DVD AUDIO CHANNEL ENTER PAUSE REC STOPREC REC MODE ì DVD RECORDER 1 Press HDD or DVD to record to the hard disk drive or a recordable DVD
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    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
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    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. • Press DVD to record to DVD disc, or HDD if you want to record to the hard disk drive. 3 Use / / / (cursor buttons
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    on page 44). If Manual Recording is on, then you can also select the MN setting. • Rec to - Select HDD for hard disk recording or DVD for DVD recording. Select HDD for Auto Replace Recording (daily or weekly timer recording only). • Group - Select a record group (for HDD recording only). • Ttl Name
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    picture quality on page 44). If Manual Recording is on, then you can also select the MN setting. • Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select the Once, Daily or Weekly recording option. • Press HDD to record to the hard disk drive, or DVD to record to a DVD. 2 After making the settings, press
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    off You can enter a PlusCode number when the recorder is in standby. Note that the recording is always made to the HDD. If you want to record to a DVD disc, you'll need to switch on the power and use the full VCR Plus+ program screen. Extending a timer recording in progress You can extend a timer
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    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 Disc on page 89), and that there are fewer than 99/250 titles already on the DVD/HDD. • The recorder won't let me enter a timer program! Why not
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    from is connected properly to the DVD recorder. See Chapter 2 (Connecting up) for connection options. 2 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select one of the external inputs to record from. There are three analog inputs and a DV digital input (DVR-520H only). The current input is shown on-screen and
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    quality. See Setting the picture quality/recording time on page 45 for detailed information. • Press HDD to record to the hard disk drive, or DVD to record to a DVD. 4 Press ì REC when you're ready to start recording. • DVR-520H only: The recorder will only start recording from the DV IN/OUT jack
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    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/OUT jack is setup (see DV Input (DVR-520H only) on page 97). HDD DVD CLEAR ENTER HOME MENU RETURN REV SCAN
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    Try switching the DV Input setting (see DV Input (DVR-520H only) on page 97) between Stereo 1 and Stereo 2. Recording from the DV output (DVR-520H only) VR mode Video mode HDD You can record non-copy-protected material from the hard disk drive or from a DVD to a camcorder connected to the DV IN/OUT
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    on an older DVD recorder. 1 Press HOME MENU and select 'Disc Setup'. 2 Select 'Initialize' Disc Setup Basic Initialize Finalize VR Mode Video Mode Start Start • Discs recorded partially or fully on the Pioneer DVR-7000 DVD recorder do not support this feature. These discs will have only
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    the copying features of this recorder to: • Back up important recordings stored on the HDD to a DVD • Make a DVD copy of a recording on the HDD to play in another player. • Transfer video from a DVD to the HDD for editing. • Transfer edited video from the HDD to DVD. The simplest method of copying
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    recordable DVD-R/RW disc is loaded. * See also Copyright above. ONE TOUCH COPY HDD DVD • During HDD playback, press ONE TOUCH COPY to copy the current title to DVD the copyright owner or for recording on to a Video mode disc. • You can't use the One Touch Copy function to copy a title if any part
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    Copy from DVD to HDD copies a single title to the HDD in real time. You can copy the currently playing title or the currently selected title in the Disc Navigator. When you start copying, playback jumps back to the start of the title, then continues through to the end of the title, when recording
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    select 'Copy'. Timer Recording Disc Navigator Copy Disc History PhotoViewer Disc Setup Initial Setup Video/Audio Adjust Play Mode DV Record DVR-520H screen 3 Select 'HDD DVD'. The HDD to DVD Copy List screen appears. HDD to DVD Copy All HDD 1 2 HDD Add Erase DVD Ttl Name Divide Combine
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    Recording Mode. HDD to DVD Copy HDD HDD DVD-RW VIDEO Recording Mode Required 0h08m High Speed Add Erase Ttl Name Divide Combine Conf List Copy List Total Current DVD disc. Copying is carried out in realtime. When you change the recording mode setting, you can see how much disc once parts will
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    two seconds to delete the whole name). For other remote control key shortcuts, see Using the remote key shortcuts to input a name on page 77. Copy List menu options. HDD to DVD Copy All HDD 1 2 3 4 HDD 10/06Tue 3:00PM 2ch LP 1/3 Recording Time 0h16m32s Add Erase DVD 1 2 3 4 Ttl
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    Copy List. • During preview, you can select a new thumbnail for the Disc Navigator by pressing NAVI MARK. 3 Repeat step 2 to preview other titles, , then press ENTER. HDD to DVD Copy All HDD 1 2 3 4 HDD 10/07Wed 3:00PM 2ch LP 1/3 Recording Time 0h20m10s Preview Move DVD 1 2 3 4
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    the title, then press ENTER. The thumbnails in the Copy List reflect the new order. HDD to DVD Copy All HDD 1 2 3 4 HDD 10/07Wed 3:00PM 2ch LP 1/3 Recording Time 0h20m10s Preview Move DVD 1 2 3 4 Erase All Chpt Edit Erase Sec Copy List Total 1h30m 1/2 Conf List Title to move
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    to divide, then press ENTER. 2 Use the playback controls to find the place you want to divide the chapter. Divide Chapter HDD Title 8/11Sun 4:00PM 1 Recording Time 2ch LP 0h32m55s 1-3 Play Pause Chapter 0h00m 0.20.52.17 Divide Back You can use all the usual playback controls, including
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    Using this command you can delete a part of a Copy List title, ideal for cutting out the commercial breaks in a recording made from the TV. 1 Select by up to 0.5 seconds from that set. Erase Sec HDD Title 2 8/11Sun 4:00PM 2ch LP Recording Time 0h32m55s 2-3 0.06.52.17 Play Pause Erase Sec
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    disc that was recorded on a different DVD recorder or PC. ENTER HOME MENU RETURN PREV NEXT DISPLAY 1 Load the recordable DVD disc that contains the material you want to copy to the HDD. 2 Press HOME MENU and select 'Copy'. Timer Recording Disc Navigator Copy Disc History PhotoViewer DVR-520H
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    Mode. DVD to HDD Copy Original DVD DVD HDD Recording Mode Required 1h30m SP Add Erase Move Preview Erase All Conf List Copy List Total Current HDD Remain 1h30m 30h00m / 34h00m Start • High-Speed Copy - Only available when copying Original content from a VR mode disc. The Copy List
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    PC or another recorder. Erase Use this command to erase individual titles from the Copy List. 1 Select 'Erase' from the Copy List menu options. 2 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select a title from the Copy List to erase, then press ENTER. DVD to HDD Copy Play List DVD 1 2 3 4 DVD
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    Conf List HDD 1 2 Copy List Erase all titles ? 3 4 1/3 3 4 Total 1h30m 1/2 Yes No Using disc back-up* This feature offers a simple way to make a back-up copy of a finalized Video mode disc. The data is copied first to the hard disk drive, then on to another recordable DVD disc. * See
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    -up data is still on the HDD. Erasing it will increase the free space available. OK to Erase? Yes No Disc Back-up Disc content saved to Hard Disk Drive. Please eject the disc and load a recordable disc. Start Cancel You can use a DVD-R Ver. 2.0 disc, or DVD-RW Ver. 1.1 or Ver. 1.2 / 4x for
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    actually change any of the content on the disc, but just controls how the content is played back (rather like the program play feature found on CD players). Editing material recorded on the HDD is similar to editing the Original content of a VR mode DVD-RW, with similar commands for erasing, naming
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    title Auto Replace Recording indicator ONE TOUCH COPY HDD DVD DISC NAVIGATOR CLEAR PLAY LIST ENTER HOME MENU RETURN PLAY PREV NEXT DISPLAY DVD RECORDER 1 Press HDD or DVD to select the hard disk drive or the DVD. 2 Press DISC NAVIGATOR to display the Disc Navigator screen. Playback
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    Disc Navigator. • You can switch between the HDD and the DVD Disc Navigator screens using the HDD and DVD buttons (front panel or remote). You can copy a selected HDD title to DVD, or DVD title to HDD • Erase Section (Erase Sec) - Erase a part of a title (page 79) HDD • Play - Play a title (page 76)
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    editing. If you are editing Original content on a VR mode disc or content on the HDD, the title will be erased from the disc and the available recording time will increase accordingly. If you erase titles from a Video mode DVD-R disc, the title will disappear from the list of titles, but the
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    and HDD recordings and 32 characters for Video mode recordings. 1 Select 'Ttl Name' from the Disc remote control key shortcuts, see Using the remote key shortcuts to input a name below. • For discs formatted on a different DVD recorder space manually between inputting the two characters. Key
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    - Divide a chapter into two or more parts: Select the chapter you want to divide. From Recording Time SP Chapter 0h01m24s 0h00m 1-3 0.00.52.17 Play Pause Divide Back Divide You can keep dividing the chapter as many times as you wish (up to 999 chapters per DVD disc or 99 chapters per HDD
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    . See also Copying from HDD to DVD* on page 60. Erase Section (Erase Sec) VR mode HDD Using this command you can delete a part of an Original title, ideal for cutting out the commercial breaks in a recording made from the TV. 1 Select 'Erase Sec' from the Disc Navigator menu options. 2 Use
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    intact. 6 Press RETURN to go back to the Disc Navigator menu options, or select another title to divide. Editing HDD groups HDD 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 there are four 'groups'. You can
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    selected. Disc Navigator HDD Title DVD Remain 0h37m(FINE) 1/1 Playback of the title you selected starts. Erase VR mode This command erases a title only from the Play List. The title remains in the Original content and the available recording time does not increase. 1 Select 'Erase' from the Disc
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    (press and hold for two seconds to delete the whole name). For other remote control key shortcuts, see Using the remote key shortcuts to input a name on page 77. • For discs formatted on a different DVD recorder, you will see only a limited character set. 4 Highlight 'OK', then press ENTER to
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    part of a Play List title, ideal for cutting out the commercial breaks in a recording made from the TV. 1 Select 'Erase Sec' from the Disc Disc Navigator screen, press RETURN again, or select 'Back' from the menu options on the left. Erase Sec Play List DVD Title 1 12/01Wed 12:18AM Recording
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    ENTER to add the title. The new title appears in the updated Play List. Disc Navigator Play List DVD 1 2 3 Create Move Divide Combine Erase All Undo DVD Remain 0h37m(FINE) 1/1 5 Press RETURN to go back to the Disc Navigator menu options, or select another location for a new title. Move
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    Select 'Divide' from the Disc Navigator Play List menu options. 2 Select the title that you want to divide, then press ENTER. 3 Use the playback controls to find the place you want to divide the title. Divide Chapter Play List DVD Title 2 12/01Wed 12:18AM Recording Time SP 0h01m24s 2-1 0.00
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    modes by pressing the REC MODE button. 3 To exit the Disc History screen, press HOME MENU or DISC HISTORY. Note • When you initialize a DVD-RW disc or record a DVD-R disc for the first time, the recorder automatically names the disc DISC ** (where ** is a number from 1 to 99). You can rename the
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    from the selected folder are displayed as thumbnails in the main part of the screen. 3 Press ENTER to move to the disc that will not play, check that the disc and file formats are compatible with this recorder (see JPEG file compatibility on page 12). Reloading files from a disc If you have a disc
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    010 The PhotoViewer Note • You can press HOME MENU to exit the PhotoViewer screen while the recorder is reloading images. (If you enter the PhotoViewer again, it will resume reloading.) Zooming the screen During a slideshow you can zoom in to enlarge a portion
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    MENU and select 'Disc Setup'. Timer Recording Disc Navigator Copy Disc History PhotoViewer DVR-520H Screen Disc Setup Initial Setup Video/Audio Adjust Play Mode DV Record Basic settings Input Disc Name VR mode Video mode When you initialize a disc for recording, the recorder automatically assigns
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    ). The initialize menu here lets you reinitialize a disc, for example if you want to change the recording format of the disc. See Initializing a DVD-RW disc on page 57 for detailed instructions. HDD Initialize HDD When your DVD recorder is working without a problem this option is not visible in the
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    user presets (Memory 1, 2 or 3). 2 Select 'Detailed Settings'. 2ch Memory1 Detailed Settings Timer Recording Disc Navigator Copy Disc History PhotoViewer Disc Setup Initial Setup Video/Audio Adjust Play Mode DV Record DVR-520H appear. • White AGC - Turn on for automatic white level adjustment
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    selecting the setting you want to adjust. Note • DVR-520H only: When the DV input is selected, only VNR for disc playback. 1 Follow Choosing a preset above and select one of the user presets following settings: • Pure Cinema - When watching DVD movies, Pure Cinema optimizes the picture quality. If
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    Max Exactly how much difference you can hear between the settings will depend on the material. Remember • Audio DRC is not effective when listening to a disc via the digital output when Dolby Digital Out is set to Dolby Digital. In this case adjust the dynamic range from your AV amplifier/receiver
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    Press HOME MENU and select 'Initial Setup'. Timer Recording Disc Navigator Copy Disc History PhotoViewer Disc Setup Initial Setup Video/Audio Adjust Play Mode DV Record DVR-520H screen • Some settings can only be changed when the recorder is stopped. During playback these settings are grayed out
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    Off, the display still lights dimly in standby when setting a timer recording, or during Auto Start Recording. Remote Control Set • Default setting: Recorder1 You only need to set this if you are using more than one Pioneer DVD recorder in the same room. Initial Setup Basic Tuner Video Out Audio
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    Initial Setup Basic Tuner Video Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback Auto Channel Setting Manual CH Setting VCR Plus+ CH Setting Next Screen 2 Assign channel numbers to the guide channels as necessary. Look in your TV guide to see which channel numbers should be assigned to which
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    problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the 'standard definition' output (Interlace). If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model, please contact our customer service center. This recorder is compatible with the following Pioneer displays
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    6dB in steps of 3 dB to optimize the recorded audio level. Audio Out settings Digital Out • Default set to Dolby Digital PCM. Check the manual that came with the connected component if you play a DTS disc. • When set to On, there is no analog audio output when playing a DTS DVD-Video disc. • When
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    manual that came with the connected component if you're unsure whether it is MPEG compatible. Language settings OSD Language • Default setting: English This setting is your preferred audio language for DVD discs. If the language you specify here is recorded on a disc, the recorder automatically
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    to Off to switch subtitles off altogether (although you may find that some discs override this setting). Set to Assist Subtitle to have the recorder display the extra assistive subtitles recorded on to some DVD discs. Selecting 'Other' languages 1 Select 'Other' from the language list. This option
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    button. 1 Select 'On (go to setup)' to display the manual recording setting screen. HDD Remain 30h33m EP LP 32ch DVD Remain 2h00m SP FINE MN 9 (4h00m/DVD) 2.60Mbps Preview 2 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to change the manual recording level. • You can also use the and buttons to
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    have a widescreen TV, select the 16:9 setting- widescreen DVD software is then shown using the full screen area. When playing software recorded in conventional (4:3) format, the settings on your TV will determine how the material is presented-see the manual that came with your TV for details on what
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    VR mode HDD • Default setting DVD recorder. Some discs also support the Country code feature. The recorder does not play certain scenes on these discs depending owner you can change the Parental Lock level or Country code whenever you like. You can also change the password. Note • Not all discs
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    'Country Code'. Initial Setup Basic Tuner Video Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback TV Screen Size Still Picture Seamless Playback Parental Lock Angle Indicator Change Password . Note • Changing the country code does not take effect until the next disc is loaded (or the current
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    Playback Audio In Parental Lock Audio Out Angle Indicator Language Recording Playback On the default setting, when playing a DVD-Video disc that features multi-angle scenes, an icon appears onscreen during the parts of the disc where angle switching is available. Change to Off to hide
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    If you need to, you can reset the recorder to all its factory settings. 1 Make sure that the recorder is on. 2 Press and hold STOP and press STANDBY/ ON. The recorder turns off with all settings reset. Setting up the remote to control your TV You can use the supplied remote to control your TV. To be
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    When viewing on a standard TV or monitor Screen format of disc Setting 16:9 4:3 (Letter Box) 4:3 (Pan & Scan correctly on either setting. When viewing on a widescreen TV or monitor Screen format of disc Setting 16:9 16:9 Appearance The program is presented in widescreen. 4:3 16:9 Your TV
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    the trouble cannot be rectified even after checking the points below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work. General Problem Remedy The disc is automatically ejected after closing the disc tray • Check that the disc is not a DVD-RAM, DVD+R/RW
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    or a Pioneer Service Center. Front panel display shows 'LOCK' • The Child Lock is on; turn off in order to use the recorder (page 52). when a button is pressed Can't use One Touch Copy (HDD to DVD) • Make sure that there is a recordable DVD loaded with some free space for recording and fewer
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    Problem Remedy Can't use One Touch Copy (DVD to • Make sure that there is space available on the HDD and that there are fewer than HDD) 250 titles on the HDD. • One Touch Copy doesn't work if the recorder is already recording to the HDD. The picture freezes and the front panel and remote
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    play DVD-R discs and Video mode DVD-RW discs recorded on this recorder on any standard DVD player. You may find, however, that some players will not play some recordable media. For VR mode DVD-RW discs, look for the 'RW Compatible' mark to see if it will play the disc. About DV (DVR-520H only
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    . 65 mins. 61 mins. EP LP SP FINE Video mode / HDD Level Rec. time MN 1 MN 2 MN 3 MN 4 MN box) users The following instructions show how to use the timer features of your STB with this recorder. Setting supplied with your STB to send start/stop recording codes for a Pioneer VCR. See the manual
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    1113 Kannada (kn), 1114 Kashmiri (ks), 1119 Kurdish (ku), 1121 Country code list Country, Country code, Country code letter Argentina, 0118, ar Australia, 0121, au Austria, 0120, at Belgium, 0205, be Brazil, 0218, br Canada, 0301, ca Chile, 0312, cl China, 0314, cn Denmark, 0411, dk Finland, 0609
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    is copy-once protected. Use a VR mode DVD-RW disc with CPRM for recording. The video source is copy-protected and cannot be recorded. The recorder could not read the CPRM information. The recorder may be damaged-please consult a Pioneer Service Center. When recording from an external input in Video
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    the instructions that come with discs. Do not load more than one disc into the recorder. Cleaning the pickup lens The DVD recorder's lens should not become dirty in normal use, but if for some reason it should malfunction due to dust or dirt, consult your nearest Pioneerauthorized service center
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    unauthorized copying by restricting playback, etc. of material on devices other the PC (or other WMA recording equipment) used to record it. For detailed information, please see the instruction manuals or help files that came with your PC (or other WMA recording equipment) and/or software. 116 En
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    format used on Video CDs and some DVD discs. This unit can convert MPEG audio to PCM format for wider compatibility with digital recorders and AV amp/receivers. See also PCM. Regions (DVD only) 1 ALL (example region code marks) Regions associate discs and players with particular areas of the world
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    sound is measured to be turned into digital audio data. the HDD/DVD disc. See also Chapter. Track Audio CDs and Video CDs use tracks to divide up the content of a disc. The DVD equivalent be encoded by using Windows Media Player version 9 or Windows Media Player for Windows XP. Files are recognized
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    DV input/output (DVR-520H only 4 pin (i.LINK/IEEE 1394 standard) Supplied accessories Remote control 1 Dry cell batteries (AA/R6P 2 Audio / Video cable (red/white/yellow 1 RF antenna cable 1 Power cable 1 Operating Instructions 1 Warranty card 1 Note: The specifications and design of this
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    Easy Timer Recording 8, 47 Editing recordings 73 - 85 F Finalizing discs 33, 56, 90 I Initializing discs 44, 57, Recording 8 - 9, 28, 34, 44 - 57 Recording quality 44, 45, 91 Recovery recording 9, 47, 49 Remote 12, 33, 87 - 88, 117 M Manual channel setup 96 Manual recording mode (MN) 22, 45, 101, 112
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    or if you wish to purchase replacement parts, operating instructions, service manuals, or accessories, please call the number shown below. 8 0 0 - 4 2 1 - 1 4 0 4 Please do not ship your product to Pioneer without first calling the Customer Support Division at the above listed number for assistance
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