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Operating Instructions Discover the benefits of registering your product online at www .pioneer .co.uk (www .pioneer-eur .com) D VR-940HX-S D VR-545HX-S DVD RECORDER D VD RECORDER Operating Instructions <VRB1456-A> Pr inted in UK K002_A_En P ublished by Pioneer Corporation .
Thank you for buying this P ioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly . Af ter 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Disc / content format playback compatibility .
5 En 09 Playing and recording from a DV camcorder Playing from a DV camcorder . . . . . . . . . 94 Recording from a DV camcorder . . . . . . . 94 DV video setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 About DV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 x 2 • Audio/video cable (red/white/yellow) • G-LINK™ cable • RF antenna cable x 2 (1.
Before you start 01 7 En Using the remote control Please keep in mind the following when using the remote control: • Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote and the remote sensor on the unit. • Remote operation may become unreliable if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the unit’s remote sensor.
Before you start 01 8 En DVD/HDD Recording and playback compatibility This recorder can play and record all the currently popular DVD disc types, as well as providing HDD functionality. The table below shows some specific compatibility differences between the different disc types.
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 Compressed audio compatibility • Compatible media: CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, USB. • Compatible formats: MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3), Windows Media Audio (WMA) • Sampling rates: 32 kHz, 44.
Before you start 01 11 En DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license. DivX ® VOD content In order to play DivX VOD (video on demand) content on this recorder, you first need to register the recorder with your DivX VOD content provider.
Before you start 01 12 En DTS “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. DVB The Digital Video Broadcasting Project, or DVB for short, is a set of open standards for digital broadcasting, covering terrestrial, cable and satellite broadcasts.
Before you start 01 13 En • The HDD is very delicate. If used improperly or in an unsuitable environment, it is possible that the HDD will fail after a few years of use. Signs of problems include playback unexpectedly freezing and noticeable block noise (mosaic) in the picture.
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 13 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL Coaxial digital audio jack for connecting to an AV amplifier/receiver, Dolby Digital/DTS/ MPEG decoder or other equipment with a digital input. Front panel connections On the front panel a flip-down cover hides more connections.
Connecting up 02 16 En Connecting a TV antenna This recorder has separate built-in TV tuners for terrestrial digital and terrestrial analog TV broadcasts. If you are ready to receive digital broadcasts now, use the longer of the supplied RF antenna cables to connect the output of your antenna to the ANTENNA (DIGITAL) IN connector.
Connecting up 02 17 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 18 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 19 En Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver If you have a cable box or satellite receiver with a built-in decoder, connect it to this recorder and your TV as shown on the following page. 1 If you are using a separate decoder box for your cable/satellite TV, set up following the instructions on the next page.
Connecting up 02 20 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. Position the IR transmitter end of the G-LINK™ cable so that the IR receiver on your cable/satellite receiver will pick up the control signals (see diagram).
Connecting up 02 21 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 22 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 analog TV tuner.
Connecting up 02 23 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 24 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 uncom- pressed digital video, as well as almost every kind of digital audio.
Connecting up 02 25 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 26 En Connecting a DV camcorder 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 27 En Connecting the optional external HDD (DVR-940HX-S only) • For information on which external HDDs can be used with this recorder, please refer to the Pioneer Web site. (www.pioneer-eur.com) • See also Using the external HDD on page 13.
Controls and displays 03 28 En Chapter 3 Controls and displays Front panel 1 STANDBY/ON Press to switch the recorder on/into standby. 2 Disc tray 3 A.TV indicator Lights when analog TV is selected. D.TV indicator Lights when digital TV is selected.
Controls and displays 03 29 En 11 (STOP REC) Press to stop recording. 12 REC Press to start recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording time in 30 minute blocks. 13 Front panel inputs See Front panel connections on page 15 for more information on these.
Controls and displays 03 30 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 31 En Remote control (DVR-940HX-S) 1 STANDBY/ON Press to switch the recorder on/into standby. 2 PLAY (page 81) Press to start playback. PAUSE Press to pause playback or recording. STOP (page 81) Press to stop playback.
Controls and displays 03 32 En 6 A.TV / D.TV Press to switch between analog TV antenna input and digital TV antenna input. The A.TV and D.TV indicators on the front panel show which is selected. 7 Colour buttons (RED, GREEN, YELLOW, BLUE) Use when an EPG screen is displayed or when tuned to a data channel of a digital broadcast.
Controls and displays 03 33 En 21 MENU (page 83) Press to display the disc menu if a DVD- Video, finalized DVD-R/-RW or finalized DVD+R/+RW disc is loaded. When in the GUIDE Plus+ ® system, use to jump directly to the Menu bar. 22 DISPLAY (page 93) Displays/changes the on-screen information displays.
Controls and displays 03 34 En CM BACK (commercial back) Press repeatedly to skip progressively backward through the audio or video playing. CM SKIP (commercial skip) Press repeatedly to skip progressively forward through the audio or video playing. 5 PAUSE Press to pause playback or recording.
Controls and displays 03 35 En 11 HDD/DVD (page 73) Press to select the hard disk (HDD) or DVD for recording and playback. 12 INFO While watching D.TV, press to display the information banner. Press to see additional information for the highlighted item in the EPG.
Getting started 04 36 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 37 En • The country setting will apply to both the digital and analog TV tuners. • The clock will also be set automatically here if D.TV channels are found. • If no new channels were found a message appears asking if you want to scan again.
Getting started 04 38 En • Manual clock setting If no stations in your area are broadcasting time signals, you can set the clock manually. Use the / buttons to set your time zone. You can set this by selecting a city or a time relative to GMT.
Getting started 04 39 En 13 Press to continue after reading the HDD caution. 14 Select ‘Finish Setup’ to exit the Setup Navigator, or ‘Go Back’ if you want to start again. That completes basic setup using the Setup Navigator. • If there are blank channels with no station, you can set these to skip using the manual channel setting.
Getting started 04 40 En Setting up the GUIDE Plus+ ® system This section is only applicable if you chose to use the GUIDE Plus+ system as the EPG type in step 10 of the Setup Navigator above. The GUIDE Plus+ ® system is a free, interactive on-screen television programming guide.
Getting started 04 41 En 3 Enter your postal code. The system uses your postal code to identify which TV listings data is correct for the area in which you live, so it is important that you enter it correctly.
Getting started 04 42 En Follow A , B or C below depending on your setup: A If you are not using an external receiver, this recorder will automatically scan all channels for the host channel: • Leave the recorder in standby overnight (do not leave it switched on).
Getting started 04 43 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 44 En Chapter 5 Using the GUIDE Plus+ ® electronic program guide This chapter is only applicable if the EPG Type Select setting made in the Setup Navigator (or the Initial Setup menu) is set to GUIDE Plus+ .
Using the GUIDE Plus+ ® electronic program guide 05 45 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 46 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 47 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 48 En The Search Area From the Search Area you can: • Search by category • Search by subcategory • Search by keyword • Read program synopsis • Tune to a program that’s currently showing • Set a program to record • Access Information panels.
Using the GUIDE Plus+ ® electronic program guide 05 49 En When you’re finished, press the GREEN Action button to exit and continue. 4 Start the keyword search.
Using the GUIDE Plus+ ® electronic program guide 05 50 En 4 To add a theme to your profile, highlight ‘Themes’ and press the YELLOW Action button. Select a theme from the Search Area categories and press ENTER . Repeat this step to add up to four categories.
Using the GUIDE Plus+ ® electronic program guide 05 51 En 3 Use the cursor and number buttons to edit the recording date, start time, end time and channel. Use the / buttons or the number buttons to edit. Press the GREEN Action button to go to continue, or the RED Action button to go back.
Using the GUIDE Plus+ ® electronic program guide 05 52 En 8 Press YELLOW Action button (Destination) to select the recording destination. Select from DVD , HDD 1 or HDDr (Auto Replace Recording) 2 . • Auto Replace Recording is only available as an option with regular daily or weekly recordings.
Using the GUIDE Plus+ ® electronic program guide 05 53 En Deleting a scheduled recording 1 Highlight the left tile of a scheduled recording. 2 Press the RED Action button (Delete). The scheduled event is deleted. Setting a VIDEO Plus+ ® recording 1 Select ‘Schedule’ from the Menu bar.
Using the GUIDE Plus+ ® electronic program guide 05 54 En Setting a manual recording 1 Select ‘Schedule’ from the Menu bar. 2 Press the GREEN Action button (Manual). 3 Use the number and /// buttons to enter the recording date, then press the GREEN Action button (Next).
Using the GUIDE Plus+ ® electronic program guide 05 55 En About 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.
Using the GUIDE Plus+ ® electronic program guide 05 56 En • VPS/PDC works only with analog stations; it does not work with digital TV stations. • VPS/PDC may not work with all broadcast stations in your country/area. Check with the stations for compatibility.
Using the GUIDE Plus+ ® electronic program guide 05 57 En Frequently Asked Questions • Even though the timer is set, the recorder doesn’t start recording! Check that the disc loaded or HDD is recordable, not locked (see Lock Disc on page 130), and that there are fewer than 99/999 titles already on the DVD/HDD.
Using the GUIDE Plus+ ® electronic program guide 05 58 En Changing the source and program number 1 Select ‘Editor’ from the Menu bar. 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 59 En Manual Host Channel setup The GUIDE Plus+ system will automatically identify your Host Channel as soon as the recorder is put into standby for the first time. See the table on page 42 for a list of all the European Host Channels.
Using the GUIDE Plus+ ® electronic program guide 05 60 En host channel and leave it on overnight. Switch this recorder into standby. The next morning, please perform the GUIDE Plus+ setup again to see if your external receiver can now be controlled. – The external receiver that you use is currently not supported.
Using the GUIDE Plus+ ® electronic program guide 05 61 En •I used the One-Button-Record feature (red Action button) to set a recording, but I recorded the wrong channel. If the channel to be recorded is received via the external receiver first make sure that the external receiver was left switched on.
Using the digital electronic program guide 06 62 En Chapter 6 Using the digital electronic program guide This chapter is only applicable if the EPG Type Select setting made in the Setup Navigator (or the Initial Setup menu) is set to Digital EPG .
Using the digital electronic program guide 06 63 En Program information 1 Channel number 2 Station name 3 Program title 4 Appear when other programs have been scheduled for the same period 5 Program s.
Using the digital electronic program guide 06 64 En Setting timer programs Using the Digital EPG, it’s easy to set digital TV programs for recording.
Using the digital electronic program guide 06 65 En EPG Search 1 Press YELLOW when the EPG screen (Program List, Detailed information or Search Result) is displayed. 2 In the ‘Date’ field select a date (within one week) to search in. 3 In the ‘Time’ field select the time of day (0:00 to 23:00) to search in.
Recording 07 66 En Chapter 7 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 07 67 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 07 68 En Recorded audio In all except the LPCM mode, sound is recorded in two channel Dolby Digital format (only Dolby Digital 2.0 can be recorded; Dolby Digital 5.1 recording is not possible) . When set to LPCM , sound is recorded in high quality, uncompressed Linear PCM format.
Recording 07 69 En Using the built-in A.TV and D.TV tuners Switching between A.TV and D.TV tuners • DVR-940HX-S: • DVR-545HX-S: Press to switch between D.TV (digital) and A.TV (analog). Changing channels There are a number of ways to select analog and digital TV channels.
Recording 07 70 En Displaying a channel banner A channel banner shows program titles, start and end times of the current program and other channel information. The information is updated every minute. • Press to display the channel banner for the current channel.
Recording 07 71 En Changing A.TV audio channels You can change the audio channel of the broadcast or external input signal. • DVR-940HX-S: • DVR-545HX-S: Press to change the audio type.
Recording 07 72 En Setting the picture quality/ recording time Before starting a recording, you will usually want to set the picture quality/recording time. There are six standard settings available, which allow you to choose a balance between picture quality and recording time.
Recording 07 73 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 07 74 En 7 Start recording. If you want to set a recording end time, press the REC button repeatedly. The recording time increases in 30 minute increments, up to a maximum of six hours. The time the recording will end is shown on-screen and in the front panel display.
Recording 07 75 En Pause Live TV The Pause Live TV feature lets you effectively pause a TV program you’re watching. When you’re ready to resume watching, just press the PLAY button.
Recording 07 76 En Using Pause Live TV 1 Start recording the current TV channel. Recording continues with playback paused. • Note that it may take up to 10 seconds for recording to start. 2 Press to start playback. You can also use the scan buttons ( / ), pause ( PAUSE ) and stop ( STOP )—all without affecting the recording.
Recording 07 77 En Simultaneous recording and playback (Chase Play) Chase Play allows you to watch a recording that is still in progress from the start, without having to wait until the recording has finished (i.e., playback is ‘chasing’ the recording).
Recording 07 78 En Recording from an external component You can record from an external component, such as a camcorder or VCR, connected to one of the recorder’s external inputs. 1 Make sure that the component you want to record from is connected properly to the DVD recorder.
Recording 07 79 En Finalizing a disc Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings on the disc so that it can be played on a regular DVD player or computer equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM drive. 1 Note that the disc name will appear in the title menu after you finalize a disc.
Recording 07 80 En 5 The recorder will now start finalizing the disc. During finalization: • If the finalization process of a DVD-RW or DVD+R/+RW disc is going to take more than around four minutes, you can press ENTER to cancel. Around four minutes before completion, the option to cancel disappears.
Playback 08 81 En Chapter 8 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/EXIT button. Remember also that the button guide at the bottom of every screen shows which buttons do what.
Playback 08 82 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 08 83 En Playing from the HDD The table below shows the basic playback controls when playing video recorded on the hard disk (HDD). DVR-940HX-S: DVR-545HX-S: DVR-940HX-S: T urn the Smart Jog counter-clockwise for back- ward skip; turn clockwise for forward skip.
Playback 08 84 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 08 85 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 08 86 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 08 87 En 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 08 88 En Playing in slow motion You can play video at various slow motion speeds. DVDs and video on the HDD can be played in slow motion in either direction, while Video CDs/Super VCDs and DivX titles can only be played forwards in slow motion.
Playback 08 89 En Search Mode The Search Mode feature lets you start playback from a specified point in a disc by time 1 or by title/chapter/folder/track number. 1 Select ‘Search Mode’ from the Play Mode menu, then choose a search option. The available search options depend on the type of disc.
Playback 08 90 En Repeat play There are various repeat play options, depending on the kind of disc loaded, or if you’re using the HDD for playback. It’s also possible to use repeat play together with program play to repeat the tracks/chapters in the program list (see Program play below).
Playback 08 91 En • To repeat play the program list, select Program Repeat from the Repeat Play Mode menu (see Repeat play on page 90). • Press CLEAR during playback to switch off program play (if no menu OSD, such as the Disc Navigator, is displayed).
Playback 08 92 En Switching audio channels For HDD 1 and VR mode content recorded with bilingual audio, you can switch between left ( L ) channel, right ( R ) channel, or both ( L+R ). 2 When playing Video CDs and audio CDs you can switch between stereo, just the left channel or just the right channel.
Playback 08 93 En Displaying disc information on-screen You can display various on-screen information about the disc loaded or the HDD. • Display/change the on-screen information. • Press once to show the HDD and removable disc (DVD, etc.) activity together.
Playing and recording from a DV camcorder 09 94 En Chapter 9 Playing and recording from a DV camcorder You can play back and record video from a DV camcorder connected to the DV IN jack on the front panel of this recorder. Important • If you connect a second recorder using a DV cable, you cannot control the second unit from this one.
Playing and recording from a DV camcorder 09 95 En For best results when recording from a DV camcorder to this recorder, we recommend cueing the camcorder to the place you want to start recording from and setting the camcorder to play-pause. 1 Make sure your DV camcorder is connected to the front panel DV IN jack.
Playing and recording from a DV camcorder 09 96 En Frequently Asked Questions •I can’t get my DV camcorder to work with the recorder! Check that the DV cable is properly connected. Also make sure that what you’re trying to record is not copy- protected.
Editing 10 97 En Chapter 10 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-.
Editing 10 98 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 hard disk drive.
Editing 10 99 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 10 100 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 10 101 En • Select CAPS or small to change to upper or lower-case, or use the CASE SELECTION buttons ( PREV / NEXT ). • You can also use the CLEAR button to delete characters directly (press and hold for two seconds to delete the whole name).
Editing 10 102 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 10 103 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 10 104 En 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. 1 Highlight the title that contains the chapters you want to edit. 2 Select ‘Edit’ > ‘Chapter Edit’ from the command menu panel.
Editing 10 105 En Set Genre Use this command to assign a genre to a title. 1 Highlight the title you want to assign a genre to. 2 Select ‘Edit’ > ‘Set Genre’ from the command menu panel. 3 Select a genre for the title. Lock Original only You can lock a title so that it can’t be edited or erased accidently.
Editing 10 106 En Move Play List only Use this function to re-arrange the playing order of Play List titles. 1 Highlight the title you want to move. 2 Select ‘Edit’ > ‘Move’ from the command menu panel. 3 Select a new position for the title.
Editing 10 107 En 4 Select ‘Yes’ to confirm or ‘No’ to cancel. Genre Name Use this command to rename one of the five user-definable genres ( Free 1 to Free 5 ). 1 Select ‘Genre Name’ from the command menu panel. 2 Select one of the user- definable genre names.
Editing 10 108 En 2 Select titles from the title list. Selected titles are marked with a . 3 Select the command that you want applied to all the marked titles. For example, select Erase to erase all the marked titles. Once the command is completed, Multi- Mode is automatically exited.
Copying and backup 11 109 En Chapter 11 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 11 110 En One Touch Copy * See also Copyright above. The One Touch Copy feature copies the currently playing or selected (in the Disc Navigator) HDD title to DVD, or DVD title to (internal) HDD. 1 The whole title is copied, regardless of where in the title you start the copy.
Copying and backup 11 111 En • 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. Please use a VR mode DVD-R/-RW or DVD-RAM. • Recordings of bilingual broadcasts cannot be high-speed copied to a Video mode DVD.
Copying and backup 11 112 En 3 Select ‘HDD DVD’. • DVR-940HX-S : If an external HDD is connected, select HDD DVD from the next screen to select the internal HDD to copy from. • If this is the first time to create a Copy List, skip to step 5 below.
Copying and backup 11 113 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 100).
Copying and backup 11 114 En 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 116). 1 • Select Input Disc Name if you want to change the disc name.
Copying and backup 11 115 En Copying between internal and external HDDs (DVR-940HX-S) If you have connected an external HDD you can copy between the internal and external HDDs using the high-speed copy feature. 1 Select ‘Copy’ from the Home Menu. 2 Select ‘HDD HDD’.
Copying and backup 11 116 En 4 Add titles to the Copy List (highlight a title and press ENTER to add). Titles you’ve added to the Copy List are highlighted in pink. 5 Select ‘Next’ from the command menu panel to proceed to the title edit screen.
Copying and backup 11 117 En Bilingual 1 Select the title containing the audio you want to change. 2 Select ‘Bilingual’ from the command menu panel. 3 Select a bilingual audio option. Using disc backup * See also Copyright on page 109. This feature offers a simple way to make a backup copy of a finalized Video mode disc or DVD+R/+RW.
Copying and backup 11 118 En • If you backup a DVD-R disc to DVD-RW, you cannot undo the finalization later. • Actual recordable capacity of discs vary so there may be cases where the contents of the disc you’re backing-up will not fit on to a particular blank disc.
Using the Jukebox 12 119 En Chapter 12 Using the Jukebox The Jukebox feature allows you to use the recorder’s HDD 1 to store and playback music from up to 999 of your CDs.
Using the Jukebox 12 120 En Copying files from a USB device 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 12 121 En Changing the album view 1 From the album list, display the view options menu panel. 2 Select a view option. • Sort order By number – Albums are listed by the album number. By favorite – Most often listened to music appears at the top of the list.
The PhotoViewer 13 122 En Chapter 13 The PhotoViewer From the PhotoViewer you can view JPEG photos and picture files stored on the HDD 1 , recordable DVD or CD-R/-RW/-ROM, or on a USB-equipped digital camera. 2 You can also import files and save them to the recorder’s HDD or a DVD-R/-RW disc.
The PhotoViewer 13 123 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 13 124 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. Repeated presses cycle between zoom off, 2x zoom and 4x zoom.
The PhotoViewer 13 125 En Selecting multiple files or folders The Multi-Mode allows you to select multiple folders/files at once for importing or editing. 1 Select the folder containing the files you want to import. 2 Select ‘Multi-Mode’ from the menu.
The PhotoViewer 13 126 En Copying selected files to a DVD-R/-RW This feature allows you just to copy some of the files stored on HDD to a DVD. A slideshow of the files is also recorded on the disc as a Video mode title, making it possible to view the photos on other DVD players/recorders that may not be compatible with JPEG file playback.
The PhotoViewer 13 127 En Erasing a file or folder 1 Select the file(s) or folder(s) you want to erase. • To erase multiple folders, use the Multi- Mode; see Selecting multiple files or folders on page 125. • Erasing a folder will erase all the files contained in it.
The PhotoViewer 13 128 En 5 Select ‘Yes’ to confirm, or ‘No’ to cancel. • Copying to the HDD will not work if there is insufficient space on the HDD; if there are already the maximum number of files and/or folders on the HDD. Naming files and folders 1 Select the file or folder you want to rename.
The PhotoViewer 13 129 En Printing files Connecting a PictBridge-compatible printer to the USB port will enable you to print out picture files 1 stored on the HDD, or directly from a digital camera. Make sure that the printer (and your digital camera if you are using that as a source) is connected to the recorder before starting.
The Disc Setup menu 14 130 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 14 131 En Initialize settings You can initialize a recordable DVD-R/-RW disc for either VR mode or Video mode recording. The first time you load a new DVD-RW disc, it will be automatically initialized for recording according to the DVD-RW Auto Init.
The Disc Setup menu 14 132 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 15 133 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 15 134 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 15 135 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 15 136 En • CNR – Adjusts the amount of noise reduction (NR) applied to the C (colour) component (only possible when connected using HDMI). • BNR – Adjusts the amount of noise reduction (NR) applied to the block noise (artefacts visible in areas of flat colour, caused by MPEG compression).
The Initial Setup menu 16 137 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 16 138 En HELP Setting On • Switches on the automatic Help screens for GUI displays. Off Switches off the automatic Help screens for GUI displays. (P ress HELP on the remote to manually display the Help screen.) EPG Type Select GUIDE Plus+ Use the Gemstar GUIDE Plus+ EPG.
The Initial Setup menu 16 139 En Channel Sort Next Screen Use this screen to sort channel presets into your prefered order . Use the /// buttons to highlight the channel you want to move, press ENTER . Use the cursor buttons again to highlight the position you want to move the channel preset to, then press ENTER again.
The Initial Setup menu 16 140 En D.TV Language Next Screen F rom this screen you can set your P rimar y and Secondar y Audio preference for multilingual digital broadcasts, and your P rimar y and Secondar y Subtitle preference for programs that are broadcast with subtitles.
The Initial Setup menu 16 141 En Channel Swapping Next Screen P roceed to the next screen to swap channel assignments of different presets so that you can group together presets that naturally go together . Select two presets to swap then press ENTER .
The Initial Setup menu 16 142 En A V2/L1 In Video • Sets the AV2(INPUT 1/DECODER) SCART input to standard composite video. S-Video Sets the AV2(INPUT 1/DECODER) SCART input to S- video. RGB Sets the AV2(INPUT 1/DECODER) SCART input to RGB. Decoder Use this setting if you connected a decoder to the AV2(INPUT 1/DECODER) SCART connector .
The Initial Setup menu 16 143 En DV Input Stereo 1 • Select to use the ‘live’ audio track (recorded during the video shoot) from a camcorder that supports two stereo audio tracks. Stereo 2 Select to use the overdubbed audio track from a camcorder that supports two stereo audio tracks.
The Initial Setup menu 16 144 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. On Screen Display and D.TV Language will both reflect this setting.
The Initial Setup menu 16 145 En DVD Menu Language w/Subtitle Language • Sets the language of DVD- Video menus to the same as that set for the subtitle language. English Sets the language of DVD- Video menus to English. available languages Choose from the displayed languages to set the default language for DVD- Video menus.
The Initial Setup menu 16 146 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 16 147 En Playback TV Screen Size 4:3 (Letter Box) Select if you have a standard 4:3 TV and prefer the let- ter 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 16 148 En HDMI Output (only available when an HDMI device is connected) Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080p (DVR-940HX-S only) Constant 1920 x 1080p output. 1920 x 1080i Constant 1920 x 1080i output. 1280 x 720p Constant 1280 x 720p output.
The Initial Setup menu 16 149 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 16 150 En Additional information about the TV system settings About the input line system This recorder is compatible with PAL, SECAM, 3.58 NTSC and PAL-60 TV systems. The Input Line System and Input Colour System settings determine how the recorder treats incoming video signals from an external input.
The Initial Setup menu 16 151 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.
The Initial Setup menu 16 152 En Using Software Update (Digital tuner) The Software Update function can keep the built-in digital tuner up to date with the latest system software. You can either check for updates manually, or have the recorder do it automatically at regular intervals.
Additional information 17 153 En Chapter 17 Additional information Setting up the remote to control your TV (DVR-940HX-S) You can use the supplied remote to control your TV. To be able to use this feature you first have to program the remote with a maker code from the table below.
Additional information 17 154 En Minimum copying times The table below shows the minimum internal 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 17 155 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 17 156 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 17 157 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 17 158 En Screen is str etched vertically or horizontally • Make sure that the TV Screen Size setting (page 147) is correct for the kind of TV you have (see also page 165). • If you have a widescreen TV , check its aspect ratio settings.
Additional information 17 159 En After briefly unplug- ging or after a power failure the fr ont panel display shows ‘--:--’ • A backup batter y inside the recorder keeps the clock and other settings from being reset when there is no power to the recorder .
Additional information 17 160 En HDMI 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 17 161 En On-screen displays and recorder displays The table below shows a list of error messages that you may encounter when using the recorder and an explanation of their meaning. Message Explanation/Action • Initializing disc.
Additional information 17 162 En • Incorrect CPRM information. The recorder could not read the CPRM information. The recorder may be damaged— please consult a P ioneer Ser vice Center . • Repairing disc. • Repairing the HDD. During recording, the power was cut.
Additional information 17 163 En • No DV camcorder connected. The camcorder is not connected properly , or the camcorder is switched off . • Y ou cannot connect more than one DV camcorder at a time. This recorder ’s DV jack supports connection to just one camcorder .
Additional information 17 164 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 17 165 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 17 166 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 17 167 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 17 168 En Specifications General Power requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 220–240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption DVR-940HX-S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 W DVR-545HX-S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Additional information 17 169 En Tuner (digital) Receiving system . . . . . . . . DVB-T (2 K / 8 K COFDM) Tuner VHF/UHF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VHF band III (170 MHz to 230 MHz) . . . . . . . . . . . . . UHF band IV, V (470 MHz to 862 MHz) Auto Channel Preset .
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