Pioneer DVR-550H-S User Manual

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Before you start01 10 En • Sampling rates: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz• Bit-rates: Any (128 kbps or higher recommended)• Variable bit-rate (VBR) MP3 p

The PhotoViewer12 100 En Chapter 12 The PhotoViewer From the PhotoViewer you can view JPEG photos and picture files stored on the HDD, recordable DVD

The PhotoViewer 101 En 12 • You can change folders via the / buttons.• If you encounter a disc that will not play, check that the disc and file f

The PhotoViewer12 102 En Zooming an image During a slideshow you can zoom in to enlarge a portion of the picture by a factor of two or four. You can

The PhotoViewer 103 En 12 • Importing to the HDD will not work if there is insufficient space on the HDD, or if there are already the maximum number

The PhotoViewer12 104 En 1 Load a blank (or unfinalized Video mode) DVD-R or DVD-RW disc.2 Select ‘View/Edit Photos on the HDD’ from the menu.3 Selec

The PhotoViewer 105 En 12 2 Display the command menu.3 Select ‘File Options’ or ‘Folder Options’.4 Select ‘Erase’ or ‘Erase Folder’.5 Select ‘Yes’ to

The PhotoViewer12 106 En 4 Enter a new name for the file/folder. File names or Folder names can be up to 64 characters long.See Using the remote key

The Disc Setup menu 107 En 13Chapter 13 The Disc Setup menu From the Disc Setup menu you can name discs, lock the contents to prevent accidental reco

The Disc Setup menu13 108 En Initialize settings You can initialize a recordable DVD-R/-RW disc for either VR mode or Video mode recording.The f

The Disc Setup menu 109 En 13 1 Select ‘Disc Setup’ from the Home Menu.2 Select ‘Optimize HDD’ then ‘Start’. A progress bar indicates how long there

Before you start 11 En 01 DivX ® VOD content In order to play DivX VOD (video on demand) content on this recorder, you first need to register the re

The Video Adjust menu14 110 En Chapter 14 The Video Adjust menu Using the Video Adjust menu you can set up the picture quality for the built-in tuner

The Video Adjust menu 111 En 14 • 3-D Y/C – Adjusts the brightness/colour separation. • YNR – Adjusts the amount of noise reduction (NR) applied t

The Video Adjust menu14 112 En 2 Move the cursor down and select ‘Detailed Settings’.3 Select the picture quality setting you want to adjust. You can

The Initial Setup menu 113 En 15Chapter 15 The Initial Setup menu Using the Initial Setup menu The Initial Setup menu is where you can set various re

The Initial Setup menu15 114 En TunerAuto Channel SettingAuto Scan Select your country and then wait for the recorder to auto tune into channels in y

The Initial Setup menu 115 En 15 Video In/OutInput Colour SystemNext Screen Proceed to the next screen to set the input colour system for the externa

The Initial Setup menu15 116 En AV2/L1 In Video • Sets the AV2 (INPUT 1/DECODER) SCART input to standard composite video. S-Video Sets the AV2 (IN

The Initial Setup menu 117 En 15 DV Input Stereo 1 • Select to use the ‘live’ audio track (recorded during the video shoot) from a camcorder that sup

The Initial Setup menu15 118 En Audio Language English • Sets the default audio language for DVD-Video playback to English. available languages Choos

The Initial Setup menu 119 En 15 Subtitle Display On • Select to have discs display subtitles according to your Subtitle Language and Auto Language p

Before you start01 12 En About the internal hard disk drive The internal hard disk drive (HDD) is a fragile piece of equipment. When used without th

The Initial Setup menu15 120 En Auto Chapter (Video)No Separation Automatic chapter marking is switched off. 10 minutes • When recording in Video mod

The Initial Setup menu 121 En 15 Seamless Playback On Playback is smooth, but with a trade-off against the accuracy of the edit points. Off • You may

The Initial Setup menu15 122 En 4:3 Video Output Full Select if your HDMI TV allows you to change the aspect ratio. Normal Select if your HDMI TV doe

The Initial Setup menu 123 En 15 AV. Link This Recorder Only • Signals received through the AV input when the recorder is in standby are not passed t

The Initial Setup menu15 124 En Additional information about the TV system settings About the input line system This recorder is compatible with PAL,

The Initial Setup menu 125 En 15Selecting other languages for language options 1 Select ‘Other’ from the language list. This option appears in the s

Additional information16 126 En Chapter 16 Additional information Minimum copying times The table below shows the minimum HDD to DVD copying time for

Additional information 127 En 16 Manual recording modes The table below shows the approximate recording times for different DVD types in each manual

Additional information16 128 En • Levels separated by a bold line show where there is a noticeable change in picture quality.• Audio recording in all

Additional information 129 En 16 All settings are reset • If the recorder is unplugged (or there is a power failure) while the recorder is on, all th

Before you start 13 En 01 Symbols used in this manual The following icons are provided to help you quickly identify which instructions you need for w

Additional information16 130 En Can’t play a disc recorded using this recorder on another player • If the disc was recorded in DVD-R/-RW (Video mode)

Additional information 131 En 16 After briefly unplugging or after a power failure the front panel display shows ‘--:--’ • A backup battery inside the

Additional information16 132 En HDMI If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity, disconnect the power p

Additional information 133 En 16 On-screen displays The table below shows a list of error messages that you may encounter when using the recorder and

Additional information16 134 En • Repairing disc.• Repairing the HDD. During recording, the power was cut. This display appears when the power is res

Additional information 135 En 16 Front-panel displays The table below shows a list of error messages that you may encounter when using the recorder a

Additional information16 136 En Language code list Language (Language code letter), Language code Country/Area code list Country/Area, Country/Area

Additional information 137 En 16 Screen sizes and disc formats When viewing on a standard TV or monitorScreen format of disc Setting Appearance16:9 4

Additional information16 138 En Handling discs When holding discs of any type, take care not to leave fingerprints, dirt or scratches on the disc sur

Additional information 139 En 16 Hints on installation We want you to enjoy using this unit for years to come, so please bear in mind the following p

Connections02 14 En Chapter 2 Connections Rear panel connections 1 ANTENNA IN (RF IN)/OUT Connect your TV antenna to the ANTENNA IN (RF IN) jack. T

Additional information16 140 En Specifications General Power requirements . . . . . 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 HzPower consumption . . . . . . . . . .

Additional information 141 En 16 Input/Output VHF/UHF antenna input/output terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .VHF/UHF set 75 Ω (IEC connector)

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Connections 15 En 02 Front panel connections On the front panel there is a flip-down cover that hides more connections. Left side: 12 DV IN A DV inpu

Connections02 16 En Easy connections The setup described below is a basic setup that allows you to watch and record TV programmes, and play discs. Ot

Connections 17 En 02Using other types of audio/ video output If you can’t use the SCART AV connector to connect your TV to this recorder, there are s

Connections02 18 En Connecting to a cable box, satellite receiver or digital terrestrial receiver If you have a cable, satellite or digital terrestr

Connections 19 En 02 Position the IR transmitter end of the G-LINK™ cable so that the IR receiver on your cable/satellite/digital terrestrial receive

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly.After y

Connections02 20 En Connecting an external decoder box (2) If you only have a decoder, connect it to this recorder and your TV as shown on this page

Connections 21 En 02 1 Connect RF antenna cables as shown. This enables you to watch and record TV channels. 2 Connect the DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL ja

Connections02 22 En Important • An HDMI connection can only be made with DVI-equipped components compatible with both DVI and High-bandwidth Digital

Connections 23 En 02 • When connecting an external AV source that only supports monaural sound, only insert the left (white) audio jack to this devic

Controls and displays03 24 En Chapter 3 Controls and displays Front panel 1 DivX indicator Lights when this recorder plays DivX video files. 2 HDD/DV

Controls and displays 25 En 03 Display 1  Lights during playback; blinks when playback is paused. 2  Lights when copying. 3  Lights during recordi

Controls and displays03 26 En Remote control 1  STANDBY/ON Press to switch the recorder on/into standby. 2 PAUSE LIVE TV (page 54)Press to start r

Controls and displays 27 En 03 9 Number buttons, CLEAR Use the number buttons for track/chapter/title selection; channel selection, and so on. The sa

Getting started04 28 En Chapter 4 Getting started Switching on and setting up When you switch the recorder on for the first time, you can make severa

Getting started 29 En 04 • Auto-tuning channels The Auto Scan option automatically scans and sets the channel presets. • Downloading channels from

CAUTIONThe STANDBY/ON switch on this unit will not completely shut off all power from the AC outlet. Since the power cord serves as the main disconnec

Getting started04 30 En 7 Select the TV screen type, ‘Wide (16:9)’ or ‘Standard (4:3)’.8 Select whether or not your TV is compatible with progressive

Getting started 31 En 04 2 Highlight ‘Postal Code’.3 Enter your postal code. The system uses your postal code to identify which TV listings data is

Getting started04 32 En recorder needs to be in standby; it will wake up automatically and download new codes from the host channel. The next day, tr

Getting started 33 En 04 • Even if you can’t use the EPG functions where you live, you can still set VIDEO Plus+ timer recordings and manual recordin

Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide05 34 En Chapter 5 Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide The GUIDE Plus+ system The GUID

Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide 35 En 05 GUIDE Plus+ navigation The table below shows a summary of the remote buttons you’ll use to

Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide05 36 En Lock/Unlock video window When you enter the GUIDE Plus+ system, the channel you were watchi

Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide 37 En 05 • Tune to a programme that’s currently showing. 1 • Set a programme to record.• Lock or u

Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide05 38 En Using My Choice keywords for a search In addition to the standard categories, you can also

Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide 39 En 05 3 To add a channel to your profile, press the YELLOW Action button. Select a channel from

4 En Contents 01 Before you start What’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Putting the batteries in the remote control . . . . . .

Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide05 40 En Editing a scheduled recording You can edit any parameter in a scheduled recording, or delet

Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide 41 En 05 7 Press the GREEN Action button (Frequency) to change the recording frequency. Select from

Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide05 42 En Deleting a scheduled recording 1 Highlight the left tile of a scheduled recording.2 Press t

Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide 43 En 05 3 Use the number and /// buttons to enter the recording date, then press the GREEN A

Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide05 44 En Changing the source and programme number 1 Select ‘Editor’ from the Menu bar.2 Highlight th

Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide 45 En 05 Manual Host Channel setup The GUIDE Plus+ system will automatically identify your Host Cha

Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide05 46 En With the number of channels increasing, the number of digits has increased as well. While o

Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide 47 En 05 • The TV listings information doesn’t update. The latest TV listings information is automa

Recording06 48 En Chapter 6 Recording About DVD recording This recorder can record to DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-R DL and DVD+R DL me

Recording 49 En 06 • Pioneer takes no responsibility for recording failure due to power cuts, defective discs, or damage to the recorder.• See also

5 En Displaying and switching subtitles . . . . . 71 Switching DVD and DivX soundtracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Switching au

Recording06 50 En on the LPCM setting, use the Bilingual Recording setting (page 116) to select the A/L or B/R audio channel to record before r

Recording 51 En 06 • If the NICAM audio setting (see NICAM Select on page 116) is set to NICAM and you are watching a NICAM broadcast, you can sw

Recording06 52 En • SP (Standard Play) – Default quality, used for most applications, gives about two hours of recording time on a DVD.• LP (Long P

Recording 53 En 06 4 Select the audio channel to record. See Changing audio channels on page 50 for more on this.• When recording in VR mode, if a

Recording06 54 En Pause Live TV The Pause Live TV feature lets you effectively pause a TV programme you’re watching. When you’re ready to resume watc

Recording 55 En 06 Using Pause Live TV 1 Start recording the current TV channel. Recording continues with playback paused.• Note that it may take up

Recording06 56 En Setting a timer recording Using the timer recording features you can program up to 32 timer recordings up to a month in advanc

Recording 57 En 06 Easy Timer Recording As the name suggests, Easy Timer Recording makes setting up a timer recording as simple as possible. 1 1 Sele

Recording06 58 En As you move the cursor around the grid, an arrow stretches from the start time to the current cursor position, representing the len

Recording 59 En 06 finished. If two programmes have the same times (but different channels, for example), the programme set most recently takes prior

Before you start01 6 En Chapter 1 Before you start What’s in the box Please confirm that the following accessories are in the box when you open it:•

Recording06 60 En • To watch video coming in via the DV input (front panel), select DV > DV Video Playback from the Home Menu (see also Playi

Recording 61 En 06 • DVD-R DL (Video mode) discs and DVD+R DL discs must be finalized in order to play in other recorders/players. Note however that

Recording06 62 En DVD+RW and DVD-RAM discs can also be initialized in order to erase the contents of the disc. Important • Initializing a DVD-RW, DV

Playback 63 En 07Chapter 7 Playback Introduction Most of the features described in this chapter make use of on-screen displays. Navigate these using

Playback07 64 En Playing DVD discs The table below shows the basic playback controls for DVD-Video, and recordable DVD discs. Playing from the HDD Th

Playback 65 En 07 Playing CDs and WMA/MP3 discs The table below shows the basic playback controls for audio CDs 1 , and WMA/MP3 files. Playing Video

Playback07 66 En Playing DivX video files The table below shows the basic playback controls for DivX video files. Pauses playback, or restarts playba

Playback 67 En 07Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc Use the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc and start playbac

Playback07 68 En Using the Disc Navigator with playback-only discs 1 Display the Home Menu.2 Select ‘Disc Navigator’. Alternatively, for a C

Playback 69 En 07 1 Pause playback.2 Press and hold to start slow motion reverse or forward play.3 Press repeatedly to change the slow motion speed.

Before you start 7 En 01 • You can control this recorder using the remote sensor of another Pioneer component via the CONTROL IN jack on the rear p

Playback07 70 En Time Search (Video CD): For example, for 2 minutes and 30 seconds into the current track, press 2 , 3 , 0 . Title/Chapter/Folder

Playback 71 En 07 1 Select ‘Programme’ from the Play Mode menu, then ‘Input/Edit Programme’. The Input/Edit Programme screen varies according to the

Playback07 72 En • Select/change the subtitle language. The current subtitle language is shown on-screen and in the front panel display.• To switch o

Playback 73 En 07 1 Stereo – Soundtrack 1/Stereo (default) 1 L – Soundtrack 1/Left channel 1 R – Soundtrack 1/Right channel 2 Stereo – Soundtrack

Playback07 74 En Tip • See Switching camera angles on page 73 for more on multi-angle scene switching.• When using the simultaneous play and recor

Playing and recording from a DV camcorder 75 En 08Chapter 8 Playing and recording from a DV camcorder You can play back and record video from a DV

Playing and recording from a DV camcorder08 76 En 1 Make sure your DV camcorder is connected to the front panel DV IN jack. Also, set the camcorder t

Playing and recording from a DV camcorder 77 En 08 5 Select ‘Record to Hard Disk Drive’ or ‘Record to DVD’. The DV tape is rewound to the beginning.

Editing09 78 En Chapter 9 Editing Editing options The table below shows which commands you can use with the HDD and different disc types. *1 DVD-R/-R

Editing 79 En 09 The Disc Navigator screen The Disc Navigator screen is where you can edit video content on unfinalized Video mode and DVD-R/-RW (VR

Before you start01 8 En HDD/DVD Recording and playback compatibility This recorder can play and record all widely-used DVD disc types, and additional

Editing09 80 En HDD genres The large capacity of the HDD means that there may be many hours of video in the recorder. To help you organize your HDD v

Editing 81 En 09 3 Select ‘Yes’ to confirm or ‘No’ to cancel. Tip • You can erase a title quickly by pressing CLEAR when the title is highlighted.

Editing09 82 En Using the remote key shortcuts to input a name The table below shows the remote control key shortcuts that you can use to input chara

Editing 83 En 09 2 Select ‘Edit’ > ‘Erase Section’ from the command menu panel.3 HDD only: Select the type of edit. • For more information about

Editing09 84 En 5 Press to divide the title at the current playback position.6 Select ‘Yes’ to confirm or ‘No’ to cancel. Chapter Edit When editing

Editing 85 En 09 • Combine 1 – Combine two adjacent chapters into one: Highlight the bar divider between two adjacent chapters and press ENTER . 5

Editing09 86 En 2 Select ‘Edit’ > ‘Lock’ from the command menu panel. An unlocked title will become locked; a locked title will be unlocked. Locke

Editing 87 En 09 3 Select another title to combine with the first. This title will be appended to the first title selected.The screen below shows tit

Editing09 88 En Multi-Mode Multi-Mode allows you to select several titles, then select a command that will be applied to all of them. In this way you

Copying and backup 89 En 10Chapter 10 Copying and backup Introduction Use the copying features of this recorder to:• Back up important recordings sto

Before you start 9 En 01 Using DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL discs DVD-R DL (Dual-layer) and DVD+R DL (Double-layer) discs contain two recordable layers on a sin

Copying and backup10 90 En HDD to DVD copies are made in the same recording mode. When copying DVD to HDD, the copy is made in whatever recording mod

Copying and backup 91 En 10 • Thumbnail picture markers and chapter markers for the Disc Navigator are copied, but their position in the copy may be

Copying and backup10 92 En • When adding titles that contain copy-once protected material, the copy-once parts will not be added.• When adding titles

Copying and backup 93 En 10 • Set Thumbnail – Set the thumbnail frame for a title (see Set Thumbnail on page 82).• Recording Mode – Set the pictu

Copying and backup10 94 En finalized.– the recorder is reset to its factory settings (see Resetting the recorder on page 139).• It may not be possi

Copying and backup 95 En 10 • Optimized 1,2 – The recording quality is automatically adjusted so that the Copy List fits on to the space available o

Copying and backup10 96 En • You can cancel the backup process by pressing ONE TOUCH COPY for more than one second. 5 When the data has been copied

Using the Jukebox 97 En 11Chapter 11 Using the Jukebox The Jukebox feature allows you to use the recorder’s HDD to store and playback music from up t

Using the Jukebox11 98 En • If you select a whole album to play, all tracks that are not set to Jump will play.• If you want to start playback from a

Using the Jukebox 99 En 11 • Edit > Jump Set 1 – Set a track to jump so that it doesn’t play (choose this command again to cancel the Jump settin