Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product DVR-645H-S Pioneer
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Thank you for buying this P ioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly . After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.
CAUTION The ST ANDBY/ON switch on this unit will not completely shut off all power from the AC outlet. Since the power cord ser ves as the main disconnect device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from the AC outlet to shut down all power .
4 En Contents 01 Before you start What’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Putting the batteries in the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Disc / content format playback compatibility .
5 En 09 Editing Editing options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 The Disc Navigator screen . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 10 Copying and backup Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 One Touch Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before you start 01 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. • Remote control • AA/R6P dry cell batteries .
Before you start 01 7 En • Replace the batteries when you notice a fall off in the operating range of the remote. • When the batteries run down or you change the batteries, the remote control mode is reset to Recorder 1. See Remote Control Mode on page 143.
Before you start 01 8 En Notes to table *1 Must be initialized for VR mode recording (page 126) *2 Must be initialized for Video mode recording (page 126) *3 Erasable, but free space does not increase.
Before you start 01 9 En Using DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL discs DVD-R DL (Dual-layer) and DVD+R DL (Double-layer) discs contain two recordable layers on a single side, giving about 1.8 times the recording capacity of a conventional single-layer disc. This unit can record to both DVD-R DL and DVD+R DL discs.
Before you start 01 10 En • Multi-session playback: Yes (except CD- Audio and Video CD/Super VCD) • Unfinalized disc playback: CD-Audio only Compressed audio compatibility • Compatible media: CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW.
Before you start 01 11 En • Official DivX ® Certified product. • Plays all versions of DivX ® video (including DivX ® 6) with standard playback of DivX ® media files. • File extensions: .avi and .divx (these must be used for the recorder to recognize DivX video files).
Before you start 01 12 En PC-created disc compatibility Discs recorded using a personal computer may not be playable in this unit due to the setting of the application software used to create the disc. In these particular instances, check with the software publisher for more detailed information.
Before you start 01 13 En • While the recorder is switched on (including during EPG download when the display shows EPG ), do not unplug from the wall socket or switch the electricity off from the breaker switch. • Do not move the recorder immediately after switching it off.
Connecting up 02 14 En Chapter 2 Connecting up Rear panel connections 1 AV1(RGB)-TV AV connector Audio/video output SCART-type AV connector for connecting to a TV or other equipment with a SCART connector. The video output is switchable between video, S- video and RGB.
Connecting up 02 15 En 10 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT A high-quality video output for connecting to a TV or monitor with a component video input. 11 INPUT 3 Stereo analog audio, video and S-video inputs for connection to a VCR or other source component. Front panel connections On the front panel a flip-down cover hides more connections.
Connecting up 02 16 En Easy connections The setup described below is a basic setup that allows you to watch and record TV programs, and play discs. Other types of connections are explained starting on the following page. Important • These connections use SCART cables (not supplied).
Connecting up 02 17 En Using other types of audio/ video output If you can’t use the SCART AV connector to connect your TV to this recorder, there are standard audio/video output jacks, as well as an S-video and component video output. Using the supplied audio/video cable 1 Connect the VIDEO OUTPUT jack to a video input on your TV.
Connecting up 02 18 En Connecting to a cable box, satellite receiver or digital terrestrial receiver If you have a cable, satellite or digital terrestrial receiver with a built-in decoder, connect it to this recorder and your TV as shown on the following page.
Connecting up 02 19 En 4 Plug the supplied G-LINK™ cable to the G-LINK™ jack. This enables you to control the tuner in the external receiver using the GUIDE Plus+™ system.
Connecting up 02 20 En Connecting an external decoder box (1) If you have an external, dedicated decoder box for your satellite or cable TV system, use the setup described on this page. See the previous page for how to connect the G- LINK™ cable. Important • Do not connect your decoder box directly to this recorder.
Connecting up 02 21 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. 1 Using the setup on this page you can: • Record scrambled channels received using the recorder’s built-in TV tuner.
Connecting up 02 22 En Connecting to an AV amplifier/receiver To enjoy multichannel surround sound you need to connect this recorder to an AV amplifier/receiver using the digital coaxial output. In addition to a digital connection, we recommend also connecting using the stereo analog connection for compatibility with all discs and sources.
Connecting up 02 23 En Connecting using HDMI If you have an HDMI or DVI-equipped 1 monitor or display 2 , you can connect it to this recorder using an HDMI cable (not supplied). The HDMI connector outputs uncompressed digital video, as well as almost every kind of digital audio.
Connecting up 02 24 En About HDMI HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) supports both video and audio on a single digital connection for use with DVD players and recorders, DTV, set-top boxes, and other AV devices.
Connecting up 02 25 En Connecting a DV camcorder DVR-645H-S only Using the front panel DV IN jack, it is possible to connect a DV camcorder or video deck, or DVD-R/-RW recorder and digitally transfer DV tapes or DVD-R/-RW discs to DVD-R/-RW. Important • This jack is for connection to DV equipment only.
Connecting up 02 26 En WMA/MP3 file storage devices • Memory card reader (any type of memory card) • USB memory The Mass Storage Class (MSC) device should be FAT-compatible. Note that if the device is partitioned, this recorder may not recognize it.
Controls and displays 03 27 En Chapter 3 Controls and displays Front panel 1 STANDBY/ON Press to switch the recorder on/into standby. 2 Disc tray 3 OPEN/CLOSE Press to open/close the disc tray. 4 HDD / DVD indicators Indicator lights blue when the hard disk (HDD) is selected; orange when the DVD drive is selected.
Controls and displays 03 28 En Display 1 Lights during playback; blinks when playback is paused. 2 Lights when copying. 3 Lights during recording; blinks when recording is paused.
Controls and displays 03 29 En V Lights when an unfinalized Video mode disc is loaded. Remote control 1 STANDBY/ON Press to switch the recorder on/into standby. 2 PAUSE LIVE TV (page 61) Press to start recording the current TV channel, but with playback paused, effectively pausing the broadcast.
Controls and displays 03 30 En 7 GUIDE Plus+™ Action buttons (page 40) When in the GUIDE Plus+™ system, these buttons act as the Red, Green, Yellow and Blue Action buttons (the functions of these buttons change according to the GUIDE Plus+™ Area).
Controls and displays 03 31 En 17 PREV NEXT Press to skip to the previous or next title/ chapter/track/folder; or to display the previous or next menu page. When GUIDE Plus+™ is displayed, use to display the previous/next page. 18 HELP Press for help on how to use the current GUI screen.
Getting started 04 32 En Chapter 4 Getting started Switching on and setting up When you switch the recorder on for the first time, you can make several basic settings using the Setup Navigator feature. This takes you through setting the clock, the internal TV tuner and the video output.
Getting started 04 33 En • Select Do not set if you want to skip channel setup (because they have already been set up, for example). • You can only use the Download from TV feature if this recorde.
Getting started 04 34 En Press then use the / buttons to select ‘On’ or ‘Off’ for summer time, then press ENTER. Select On if you are currently using summer time. Set the date (day/month/year) and time, then press ENTER to make all the settings.
Getting started 04 35 En Setting up the GUIDE Plus+™ system The GUIDE Plus+™ system is a free, interactive on-screen television programming guide. The system offers program listings for all major channels, one- touch recording, search by genre, recommendations according to your profile and more.
Getting started 04 36 En 4 If you are using an external receiver (such as a satellite receiver) with the supplied G-LINK cable, complete this step, otherwise jump to step 5 below. • See Connecting to a cable box, satellite receiver or digital terrestrial receiver on page 18 for more on using the supplied G-LINK cable.
Getting started 04 37 En B If you are using an external receiver, you need to identify the host channel from the table below: • Tune your external receiver to the appropriate host channel and leave the receiver on and the recorder in standby overnight.
Getting started 04 38 En Checking the downloaded data the following day 1 Display the GUIDE Plus+ screen. You should see a grid filled with channel logos and TV listings information.
Using the GUIDE Plus+ ™ electronic program guide 05 39 En Chapter 5 Using the GUIDE Plus+ ™ electronic program guide The GUIDE Plus+ system The GUIDE Plus+ ™ system* is a free, interactive on-screen television programming guide.
Using the GUIDE Plus+ ™ electronic program guide 05 40 En Using the GUIDE Plus+ system All the various features and areas are colour- coded for ease of navigation.
Using the GUIDE Plus+ ™ electronic program guide 05 41 En One-Button-Record The RED Action button (Record) is visible anytime you can highlight a program title, including from the Grid, after a search, or in your recommendations in the My TV area.
Using the GUIDE Plus+ ™ electronic program guide 05 42 En Channel mosaic screen You can switch the display style of channels in the Grid Area, Schedule Area or My TV Area from a list to a mosaic of channel icons by pressing the YELLOW Action button.
Using the GUIDE Plus+ ™ electronic program guide 05 43 En Browsing the Grid Use the following remote buttons to browse the grid: /// (cursor buttons) – Navigate the Grid PREV / NEXT – Previous / next page / – Previous / next day BLUE Action button – Return to the current time/date in the Grid.
Using the GUIDE Plus+ ™ electronic program guide 05 44 En Using My Choice keywords for a search In addition to the standard categories, you can also set your own keywords. 1 Access My Choice. 2 Press the YELLOW Action button to add a keyword. 3 Enter a keyword to appear in the menu.
Using the GUIDE Plus+ ™ electronic program guide 05 45 En 2 Press the YELLOW Action button to set a profile. Channels is now highlighted. 3 To add a channel to your profile, press the YELLOW Action button. Select a channel from the mosaic of channel icons and press ENTER .
Using the GUIDE Plus+ ™ electronic program guide 05 46 En The Schedule Area The Schedule Area is where you can set, see, edit and delete scheduled (timer) recordings. (See also Setting a timer recording on page 63 for further timer recording features.
Using the GUIDE Plus+ ™ electronic program guide 05 47 En 6 Press the RED Action button (Quality) to change the recording quality. Select from AUTO 1 , XP , SP , LP , EP , SLP , SEP or MN (if manual recording is set to On ). 7 Press the GREEN Action button (Frequency) to change the recording frequency.
Using the GUIDE Plus+ ™ electronic program guide 05 48 En 9 Press to access the extended recording options: • If you want to record to a particular HDD genre, use the YELLOW Action button ( Genre ) to select one.
Using the GUIDE Plus+ ™ electronic program guide 05 49 En 2 Press the RED Action button (ShowView). 3 Use the number buttons to enter a ShowView programming number. • If you live in an area not yet covered by the GUIDE Plus+ system you may also have to input a channel number.
Using the GUIDE Plus+ ™ electronic program guide 05 50 En The Info Area This area is reserved for additional information such as news, weather reports, stock quotes, and so on, and varies by region. (Note that this feature is not available in all countries/regions.
Using the GUIDE Plus+ ™ electronic program guide 05 51 En 2 Highlight the right channel tile of the channel you want to make a change to. 3 Press the RED Action button to change the channel source, or the GREEN Action button to enter a program number.
Using the GUIDE Plus+ ™ electronic program guide 05 52 En as the program number). When you next switch the recorder into standby the GUIDE Plus+ system will complete the Host Channel setup. You can reset the Host Channel settings at any time back to the default setting of automatic.
Using the GUIDE Plus+ ™ electronic program guide 05 53 En the on-screen question about whether the receiver has changed to a certain channel, the GUIDE Plus+ system has sent a different code). Try all the different codes until your GUIDE Plus+ system can control your external receiver correctly.
Using the GUIDE Plus+ ™ electronic program guide 05 54 En • The TV listings information doesn’t update. The latest TV listings information is automatically downloaded by the recorder overnight. This only happens if the recorder is in standby; if the recorder is left on, it will not download.
Recording 06 55 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 media. DVD-R and DVD-RW discs can be initialized for Video mode or VR mode recording. Each has its advantages, and it depends on what you want to do with the recording which mode you choose.
Recording 06 56 En • Fingerprints, dirt and small scratches on a disc can affect playback and/or recording performance. Please take proper care of your discs. • Pioneer takes no responsibility for recording failure due to power cuts, defective discs, or damage to the recorder.
Recording 06 57 En When HDD Recording Format is set to Video Mode Off, high-speed copying isn’t possible. However, both channels of bilingual broadcasts are recorded and you can switch the audio on playback. Recorded audio In all except the LPCM mode, sound is recorded in two channel Dolby Digital format (only Dolby Digital 2.
Recording 06 58 En Using the built-in TV tuner There are three different ways to select TV channels. Note that you can’t change the TV channel during playback, recording or during recording standby. • CHANNEL +/– buttons • Number buttons For example, to select channel 4, press 4 then ENTER ; for channel 34, press 3 , 4 , ENTER .
Recording 06 59 En During playback or when a menu is being displayed on-screen, the sound and video is always routed to your TV and is unaffected by the TV/DVD mode setting. Note that the recorder must be connected to your TV using a SCART cable to be able to use this feature.
Recording 06 60 En Basic recording from the TV Basic recording from the TV involves just setting the channel to record, choosing whether to record to the HDD or a DVD and selecting the recording quality.
Recording 06 61 En 6 Press to stop recording. • If you set the recording time in the previous step, you can still stop the recording anytime by pressing STOP REC . • Recording will stop automatically when there is no more space on the HDD/ DVD, or after 12 hours of HDD recording (whichever is sooner).
Recording 06 62 En Using the recorder’s internal tuner for Pause Live TV If you haven’t connected to your TV using a SCART cable (or your TV is not compatible with AV Link) you can use the recorder’s internal tuner for the Pause Live TV. 1 Press HOME MENU.
Recording 06 63 En Setting a timer recording Using the timer recording features you can program up to 32 timer recordings up to a month in advance. Timer recording programs can be set to record just once, every day, or every week.
Recording 06 64 En • The maximum length for timer recordings made to the HDD is 24 hours. However, because one title (HDD) is limited to 12 hours, recordings over 12 hours will be spread over two titles. Note that there will be a break in the recording of a few seconds between titles.
Recording 06 65 En 6 Set the start time. The start date and time is displayed in the middle of the screen. • You can go back and reset the start time if you need to by pressing RETURN .
Recording 06 66 En 1 If the recorder is on, switch it into standby. 2 [Front panel] Press and hold for three seconds to lock the controls. The front panel display briefly shows LOCK . If any buttons are pressed on the remote or front panel, LOCK is briefly displayed again.
Recording 06 67 En You can use all the usual playback controls, such as pause, slow-motion play, scan and skip. • To stop playback, press STOP (recording will continue).
Recording 06 68 En Playing your recordings on other DVD players Most regular DVD players can play finalized discs recorded in Video mode and DVD+R discs. A number of players (including many Pioneer models) can also play DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode, finalized or not.
Recording 06 69 En • Video mode DVD-R DL discs and DVD+R DL discs must be finalized in order to play in other recorders/players. Note however that some recorders/ players will not play even finalized dual- layer discs. 1 Load the disc you want to finalize.
Recording 06 70 En Initializing recordable DVD discs DVD-R/-RW discs can be initialized for either Video mode recording or VR mode recording. 1 When you first load a blank DVD-RW or DVD+RW disc, the recorder initializes it for recording automatically.
Playback 07 71 En Chapter 7 Playback Introduction Most of the features described in this chapter make use of on-screen displays. Navigate these using the cursor buttons and ENTER . To go back one level from any screen, use the RETURN button. Remember also that the button guide at the bottom of every screen shows which buttons do what.
Playback 07 72 En 3 Start playback. • If you’re playing a DVD-Video or Video CD, a disc menu may appear when you start playback. Use the /// buttons and ENTER to navigate DVD disc menus, and the number buttons and ENTER for Video CD menus.
Playback 07 73 En Playing from the HDD The table below shows the basic playback controls when playing video recorded on the hard disk (HDD). DVD-R/-RW, DVD-RAM only: (Commercial back/skip) Each press skips backward/forward progressively up to a maximum of ten minutes forward or three minutes back.
Playback 07 74 En Playing CDs and WMA/MP3 discs The table below shows the basic playback controls for audio CDs 1 , and WMA/MP3 files. Playing Video CD/Super VCDs The table below shows the basic playback controls for Video CD/Super VCDs. Some discs feature Playback Control (PBC for short) menus.
Playback 07 75 En Playing DivX video files The table below shows the basic playback controls for DivX video files. During playback, enter a track number then press ENTER to skip directly to that track. P ress CLEAR to clear a number entr y and start again.
Playback 07 76 En Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc Use the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc and start playback. Using the Disc Navigator with recordable discs and the HDD You can use the Disc Navigator to browse and edit video on recordable DVDs and the HDD, and to view information on titles.
Playback 07 77 En • Genre – Display all genres or just a selected genre 3 Choose a view option, then press ENTER. The title list display is updated according to the new display preferences. Using the Disc Navigator with playback-only discs 1 Display the Home Menu.
Playback 07 78 En 2 Press repeatedly to change the scanning speed. There are four scanning speeds available when playing HDD video, a DVD or a DivX title. Reverse playback is also possible with HDD and DVD video. 1 There are two scanning speeds for other types of disc.
Playback 07 79 En • You can also access the Play Mode menu from the Home Menu (press HOME MENU ). • To exit the Play Mode menu, press HOME MENU or PLAY MODE ( SHIFT + 9 ). Search Mode The Search Mode feature lets you start playback from a specified point in a disc by time 1 or by title/chapter/folder/track number.
Playback 07 80 En • When playing a DVD-Video/Video mode DVD, or from the HDD, the start and end points of the loop must be in the same title. • To resume normal playback, select Off from the A-B Repeat menu, or press CLEAR if no menu OSD (such as the Play Mode menu) is displayed.
Playback 07 81 En • To delete a step from the program list, highlight the step you want to delete, then press CLEAR . 3 Repeat step 2 to build up a program list. A program list can contain up to 24 titles/ chapters/folders/tracks. 4 Play the program list.
Playback 07 82 En Switching DVD and DivX soundtracks When playing a DVD disc or DivX title recorded with two or more soundtracks (often in different languages), you can switch the soundtrack during playback. 1 Check the disc packaging for details of the soundtrack options.
Playback 07 83 En 1 Stereo – Soundtrack 1 / Stereo (default) 1 L – Soundtrack 1 / Left channel 1 R – Soundtrack 1 / Right channel 2 Stereo – Soundtrack 2 / Stereo 2 L – Soundtrack 2 / Left c.
Playback 07 84 En The example displays below show high- speed copying from HDD to DVD, and HDD chase playback. Tip • See Switching camera angles on page 83 for more on multi-angle scene switching. • When using the simultaneous play and record feature, the display shows information for playback only.
Playing and recording from a DV camcorder (DVR-645H-S) 08 85 En Chapter 8 Playing and recording from a DV camcorder (DVR-645H-S) You can play back and record video from a DV camcorder connected to the DV IN jack on the front panel of this recorder.
Playing and recording from a DV camcorder (DVR-645H-S) 08 86 En • During DV recording, if a part of the tape is blank, or has copy-protected material on it, this recorder will pause recording. Recording will restart automatically when there is a recordable signal.
Playing and recording from a DV camcorder (DVR-645H-S) 08 87 En • If you don’t want to see the DV recording screen during recording, press DISPLAY to hide it (press again to display). • While recording, you cannot exit the DV recording screen using the HOME MENU or RETURN button.
Editing 09 88 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/-RW only HDD DVD-R/-RW (Video mode), DVD+R/+RW DVD-R.
Editing 09 89 En The Disc Navigator screen The Disc Navigator screen is where you can edit video content on unfinalized Video mode and VR mode DVD-R/-RW discs, DVD+R/ +RW and DVD-RAM, as well as video content on the internal hard disk drive.
Editing 09 90 En Editing accuracy Some editing commands ask you whether you want to keep Video mode compatibility or frame accuracy ( Video Mode Compatible Editing or Frame Accurate Editing ). Frame accurate editing is very precise. The edit point is accurate to the exact frame you choose.
Editing 09 91 En Erase Use this function to erase unwanted titles. When you erase titles from the HDD or Original titles from a VR mode DVD-RW, the available recording space increases accordingly. Erasing a title from a Video mode DVD-RW or DVD+RW disc increases the available recording time only if it is the last title on the disc.
Editing 09 92 En 3 Input a name for the selected title. •A name generated automatically by the recorder will already be in the name input section of the screen. Use the / buttons to change the cursor position. • Select CAPS or small to change to upper or lower-case, or use the CASE SELECTION buttons ( PREV / NEXT ).
Editing 09 93 En Set Thumbnail You can change the thumbnail picture that appears in the Disc Navigator for a title to any frame that appears in that title. 1 Highlight the title you want to change the thumbnail picture for. 2 Select ‘Edit’ > ‘Set Thumbnail’ from the command menu panel.
Editing 09 94 En 4 Highlight ‘From’ then use the playback controls ( , , , , etc.) to find the start of the section to erase, then press ENTER. The bar at the bottom of the screen indicates the current play position in the title. After pressing ENTER , a marker shows the start of the section.
Editing 09 95 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 a VR mode DVD or video on the HDD you can edit individual chapters within a title, with commands for erasing, combining and dividing.
Editing 09 96 En • Combine 1 – Combine two adjacent chapters into one: Highlight the bar divider between two adjacent chapters and press ENTER . 5 Select ‘Exit’ to get back to the main Disc Navigator screen. Set Genre Use this command to assign a genre to a title.
Editing 09 97 En Lock Original only You can lock a title so that it can’t be edited or erased accidently. If you do need to edit it, you can always unlock it later. Important • You can’t undo any edits made before changing the lock status. You also can’t undo a lock/unlock command using the Undo option from the Disc Navigator menu.
Editing 09 98 En Combine Play List only Use this function to combine two Play List titles into one. 1 Highlight the title you want to combine. This title will remain in the same place after combining with another title. 2 Select ‘Edit’ > ‘Combine’ from the command menu panel.
Editing 09 99 En 3 Input a name for the genre. • The name can be up to 12 characters long. • For information on remote control key short cuts, see Using the remote key shortcuts to input a name on page 92. 4 Select ‘OK’ to enter the name and exit.
Editing 09 100 En Undo If you make a mistake while editing, you can generally undo it. There is one level of undo (in other words, you can only undo the last edit you made). • Select ‘Undo’ from the command menu panel. • You can’t undo anything after exiting the Disc Navigator screen.
Copying and backup 10 101 En Chapter 10 Copying and backup Introduction Use 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.
Copying and backup 10 102 En Copyright Recording equipment should be used only for lawful copying and you are advised to check carefully what is lawful copying in the country in which you are making a copy. Copying of copyright material such as films or music is unlawful unless permitted by a legal exception or consented to by the rightowners.
Copying and backup 10 103 En • Low resolution ( SEP through LP modes 1 ) widescreen material can’t be copied to a Video mode disc. Use a VR mode DVD-R/-RW or DVD-RAM disc for this type of material. • When HDD Recording Format is set to Video Mode Off, titles recorded in LP / MN9 to MN15 modes cannot be high- speed copied to a Video mode disc.
Copying and backup 10 104 En 2 Select ‘Copy’ from the Home Menu. 3 Select ‘HDD DVD’. If this is the first time to create a Copy List, skip to step 5 below. 4 If there is already a Copy List stored in the recorder, choose whether to ‘Create New Copy List’ or ‘Continue Using Previous Copy List’.
Copying and backup 10 105 En 6 Press to display the command menu panel. 7 Select ‘Next’ to move on to the Title Edit screen. 8 To edit a title, highlight it using the / buttons, then press ENTER. A menu of editing commands appears: • Erase – Erase individual titles from the Copy List (see Erase on page 91).
Copying and backup 10 106 En 9 Display the command menu panel. 10 Select ‘Next’ to proceed. There are several options available from the next screen: • Select Recording Mode if you want to change the recording quality (see Recording Mode on page 108).
Copying and backup 10 107 En Copying from DVD to HDD Important • The DVD to HDD Copy screen isn’t accessible when a finalized Video mode disc or a DVD-Video is loaded. As long as the disc is not Copy Guard protected, you can still use the One Touch Copy function, however (See One Touch Copy on page 102).
Copying and backup 10 108 En Recording Mode 1 Select ‘Recording Mode’ from the command menu panel. 2 Select a recording mode for the copy. • High-Speed Copy 1 – The Copy List is copied at the same recording quality as the original.
Copying and backup 10 109 En 1 Select ‘Copy’, then ‘Disc backup’ from the Home Menu. 2 Select a backup option. There are three backup options: • Start new disc backup – Start making a backup of a disc. • Resume writing data – Record the backup data already on the HDD to a recordable DVD.
Copying and backup 10 110 En • To see the progress of the backup, press DISPLAY . • You can cancel the backup process by pressing ONE TOUCH COPY for more than one second.
Using the Jukebox 11 111 En Chapter 11 Using the Jukebox The Jukebox feature allows you to use the recorder’s HDD to store and playback music from up to 999 of your CDs.
Using the Jukebox 11 112 En Copying files from a USB device DVR-645H-S only You can copy WMA or MP3 files from a connected USB device, such as a USB drive, to the HDD. 1 Connect the USB device. 2 Select ‘Jukebox’ from the Home Menu. 3 Select ‘Listen to Music from USB Device’.
Using the Jukebox 11 113 En • If you want to start playback from a selected track in an album, or play a track that is set to Jump, press to enter the track list then select a track to play. • Press SHIFT + SUBTITLE or SHIFT + ANGLE to change the page.
Using the Jukebox 11 114 En • Edit > Set Genre – Set or change the genre for the album. • Edit > Jump Set 1 – Set a track to jump so that it doesn't play (choose this command again to cancel the Jump setting). • Play Mode – Change the playback order for albums and tracks.
The PhotoViewer (DVR-645H-S) 12 115 En Chapter 12 The PhotoViewer (DVR-645H-S) From the PhotoViewer you can view JPEG photos and picture files stored on the HDD, recordable DVD or CD-R/-RW/-ROM, or on a USB-equipped digital camera. 1 You can also import files and save them to the recorder’s HDD or a DVD-R/-RW disc.
The PhotoViewer (DVR-645H-S) 12 116 En Playing a slideshow 1 Select a folder from the folder list. The first nine images from the selected folder are displayed as thumbnails in the main part of the screen. • The larger the file size, the longer it takes the recorder to load the file.
The PhotoViewer (DVR-645H-S) 12 117 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 also move the area of the picture displayed. 1 Press during the slideshow to zoom the picture.
The PhotoViewer (DVR-645H-S) 12 118 En 4 Select ‘Copy to HDD’ from the menu. 5 Select ‘Yes’ to confirm and copy the folder(s)/file(s), or ‘No’ to cancel. • The files will be copied to the HDD with the same folder structure as the original.
The PhotoViewer (DVR-645H-S) 12 119 En Importing files from a USB device Use this feature to copy all the files on a connected USB device to this recorder’s HDD. Important • After backing up the pictures on your USB device to HDD, we recommend verifying that they have been recorded properly before deleting anything from the camera.
The PhotoViewer (DVR-645H-S) 12 120 En • Note that during copying, any timer programs set to start will not begin, and no other operation is possible. • While ‘Cancel’ is displayed, you can press ENTER to cancel. Editing files on the HDD There are a number of commands you can use to edit and organize your pictures stored on the HDD.
The PhotoViewer (DVR-645H-S) 12 121 En 4 Select ‘Yes’ to confirm, or ‘No’ to cancel. • You can also erase a file or folder by pressing CLEAR when the file or folder is highlighted. Press ENTER to confirm. Copying files 1 Select the file(s) or folder(s) you want to copy.
The PhotoViewer (DVR-645H-S) 12 122 En 1 Select the file(s) you want to lock (or unlock). • To lock/unlock multiple folders, use the Multi-Mode; see Selecting multiple files or folders on page 118. 2 Select ‘File Options’ or ‘Folder Options’.
The PhotoViewer (DVR-545H-S) 13 123 En Chapter 13 The PhotoViewer (DVR-545H-S) From the PhotoViewer you can view JPEG photos and picture files stored on a CD-R/-RW/- ROM. 1 Locating JPEG picture files 1 Select ‘PhotoViewer’ from the Home Menu. 2 Select the folder containing the files you want to view.
The PhotoViewer (DVR-545H-S) 13 124 En • Depending on the aspect ratio, some pictures may be displayed with black bars top and bottom, or left and right. • Large picture files may take a few seconds to display. This is normal. 3 Press to return to the thumbnail view area.
The Disc Setup menu 14 125 En Chapter 14 The Disc Setup menu From the Disc Setup menu you can name discs, lock the contents to prevent accidental recording and erasure, initialize and finalize discs.
The Disc Setup menu 14 126 En Set to On to prevent accidental recording, editing or erasing of the disc loaded. If you need to unlock the disc to make edits, select Off . Initialize settings You can initialize a recordable DVD-R/-RW disc for either VR mode or Video mode recording.
The Disc Setup menu 14 127 En Optimize HDD As you record, erase and edit recordings, the HDD file system gradually becomes fragmented. Periodically, the HDD will need optimizing to ‘clean up’ all the fragmented files. When the HDD needs optimizing the recorder will automatically display a message recommending optimization.
The Video Adjust menu 15 128 En Chapter 15 The Video Adjust menu Using the Video Adjust menu you can set up the picture quality for the built-in tuner and external inputs, for disc playback, and for recording.
The Video Adjust menu 15 129 En 3 Select the setting you want to adjust. You can adjust the following settings: • Prog. Motion – Adjusts the motion and still picture quality when video output is set to progressive. • PureCinema – This setting optimizes the picture for film material when the video output is set to progressive.
The Video Adjust menu 15 130 En Setting the picture quality for disc playback This setting determines how the picture will look when playing discs. Choosing a preset 1 With a disc playing (or paused), press to display the Home Menu. 2 Select ‘Video Adjust’.
The Video Adjust menu 15 131 En • Subtitle Adjust – When the video output is set to progressive scan, it’s possible that the subtitles in some movies will disappear unnaturally. In this case select the On setting (only possible when connected using HDMI).
The Initial Setup menu 16 132 En 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.
The Initial Setup menu 16 133 En HELP Setting On • Switches on the automatic Help screens for GUI displays. Off Switches off the automatic Help screens for GUI displays.
The Initial Setup menu 16 134 En Manual CH Setting Next Screen P roceed to the next screen if you need to adjust any of the settings made by auto tuning. Select your countr y , then proceed to the manual channel setting screen: • Change channel presets using the PREV / NEXT buttons.
The Initial Setup menu 16 135 En Component Video Out Interlace • Select if your monitor/TV is not compatible with progressive-scan video. Progressive Select if your monitor/TV is progressive-scan compatible. Check the operating instructions that came with your monitor/TV if you’re not sure.
The Initial Setup menu 16 136 En NTSC on P AL TV On • NTSC discs will play correctly on P AL-only TVs. Off Use if your TV is already NTSC -compatible. Many recent PAL TVs are compatible with NTSC input and so this setting can be switched off. Check the operating instructions that came with your TV.
The Initial Setup menu 16 137 En Audio Out Dolby Digital Out Dolby Digital • Output a Dolby Digital signal when a Dolby Digital source is being played. Dolby Digital PCM Convert Dolby Digital sources to Linear PCM output. Use if your connected equipment doesn’t have a Dolby Digital decoder .
The Initial Setup menu 16 138 En Language OSD Language English • Sets the language of the on-screen displays to English. available languages Choose from the languages displayed for the on- screen displays. Audio Language English • Sets the default audio language for DVD-V ideo playback to English.
The Initial Setup menu 16 139 En DVD Menu Language w/Subtitle Language • Sets the language of DVD-V ideo menus to the same as that set for the subtitle language. English Sets the language of DVD-V ideo menus to English. available languages Choose from the displayed languages to set the default language for DVD-V ideo menus.
The Initial Setup menu 16 140 En Set Thumbnail 0 seconds • Sets the default thumbnail picture in the Disc Navigator to the first frame of the title. 30 seconds Sets the default thumbnail picture to 30 seconds into the title. 3 minutes Sets the default thumbnail picture to 3 minutes into the title.
The Initial Setup menu 16 141 En Playback TV Screen Size 4:3 (Letter Box) Select if you have a standard 4:3 TV and prefer the letter box format presentation for widescreen material. 4:3 (Pan & Scan) Select if you have a standard 4:3 TV and prefer the pan and scan presentation for widescreen material.
The Initial Setup menu 16 142 En Angle Indicator On • A camera icon appears on-screen during multi-angle scenes on a DVD-V ideo disc. Off Nothing is indicated on-screen when a multi-angle scene is showing. HDMI Output (only available when an HDMI device is connected) Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080i Constant 1920 x 1080i output.
The Initial Setup menu 16 143 En Audio Output Auto • Dolby Digital, MPEG and DTS sources are output as a bitstream signal. However , depending on the Audio Out setting, number of audio channels, and the HDMI-connected device, Linear PCM audio may be output.
The Initial Setup menu 16 144 En Additional information about the TV system settings About the input line system This recorder is compatible with PAL, SECAM, 3.
The Initial Setup menu 16 145 En About NTSC on PAL TV Depending on the Input Line System setting and the NTSC on PAL TV setting, the signal format output when the recorder is stopped varies as shown in the table below. About the input colour system The available options of the Input Colour System setting depend on the Input Line System setting.
Additional information 17 146 En Chapter 17 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. 1 Check with the disc manufacturer for compatibility.
Additional information 17 147 En 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. *1 The first figure refers to when the Input Line System is set to 525 System; the second when set to 625 System.
Additional information 17 148 En • Levels separated by a bold line show where there is a noticeable change in picture quality. • Audio recording in all manual recording modes is in Dolby Digital 2 ch format, except for LPCM mode, which is in Linear PCM format.
Additional information 17 149 En No picture • Check that ever ything is connected properly (page 14). • Check that the connected TV and/or the A V amp/receiver is set to the correct input. • The recorder may be set to progressive scan with an incompatible TV .
Additional information 17 150 En Screen is str etched vertically or horizontally • Make sure that the TV Screen Size setting (page 141) is correct for the kind of TV you have (see also page 158). • If you have a widescreen TV , check its aspect ratio settings.
Additional information 17 151 En Timer program doesn’ t recor d successfully • When setting the recording channel, make sure you set the recorder ’s built-in TV tuner , not the TV’s built-in tuner . • When recording to a Video mode disc, programs that are copy-once protected cannot be recorded.
Additional information 17 152 En HDMI The picture fr eezes and the front panel and r emote contr ol buttons stop working • P ress STOP then tr y restarting playback. • P ress the front panel STANDBY/ON button to switch the power off , then switch back on and restart playback.
Additional information 17 153 En If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity, disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions.
Additional information 17 154 En • Cannot play this disc. • This disc cannot be recor ded. • Cannot read the CPRM information. • Could not recor d the information to the disc. • Cannot edit. • Could not initialize disc. • Could not complete finalization successfully .
Additional information 17 155 En • HDD optimization is recommended. This can be done using Disc Setup. The HDD should be optimized (basically , HDD housekeeping) to maintain playback and recording per formance. • Please perform HDD optimization. This can be done using Disc Setup.
Additional information 17 156 En • Searching for a printer . Please wait a moment. T o cancel, press ENTER. This message is displayed when the recorder is scanning for a connected printer , or when the printer is not yet ready for printing. If there is no printer connected, please connect one.
Additional information 17 157 En Language code list Language (Language code letter), Language code Country/Area code list Country/Area, Country/Area code , Code letter Japanese (ja), 1001 English (en).
Additional information 17 158 En 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.
Additional information 17 159 En Handling discs When holding discs of any type, take care not to leave fingerprints, dirt or scratches on the disc surface. Hold the disc by its edge or by the center hole and edge. Damaged or dirty discs can affect playback and recording performance.
Additional information 17 160 En Condensation Condensation may form inside the recorder if it is brought into a warm room from outside, or if the temperature of the room rises quickly. Although the condensation won’t damage the recorder, it may temporarily impair its performance.
Additional information 17 161 En Specifications General Power requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 220–240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption DVR-645H-S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 W DVR-545H-S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Additional information 17 162 En Input/Output VHF/UHF antenna input/output terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .VHF/UHF set 75 Ω (IEC connector) Video input . . . . . . . . . AV2 (Input 1), Input 2 (front), Input 3 (rear) Input level . . . . . . .
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