DVR-640H-S
User-Friendly DVD Recorder with 160GB HDD for Up to 340 Hours1 of Recording
Recording and Playback Features
Built-in 160GB Hard Disk Drive with Up to 340 Hours Recording Capacity in Lowest Quality Mode 10 Hours of DVD Recording / 17.9 Hours of DVD-R DL Recording Time (SEP Mode)1 in Lowest Quality Mode HDD / DVD-R/-RW/DVD-R DL/DVD-RAM/DVD+R/+RW/ DVD+R DL Recorder2 DVD-R/DVD-R DL/DVD-RW (Video Mode and VR Mode Recording, Compatible with CPRM3)/DVD-RAM (Compatible with CPRM3)/DVD+R/+RW/DVD+R DL/DVD Playback Capability4 Digital Juke Box Function Store WMA/MP3 Files (from CD-ROM/USB) in the HDD for Playback at Ease USB Connection for WMA / MP3 / JPEG Playback and File Storage in HDD, and PictBridge Function for Printing Digital Still Photos without Connecting to a PC Official DivX Certified Product Plays all Versions of DivX Video (including DivX 6) with Standard Playback of DivX Media Files WMA (Windows Media Audio)/ MP3 / JPEG PhotoViewer (FUJICOLOR CD) Compatible CD-R/CD-RW/Video CD Playback Capability High-Speed Copying from HDD to DVD-R/RW Disc, and from DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD-RAM to HDD in VR Mode Tuner (VHF: 2 13ch, UHF: 14 69ch, CATV: C1 C125ch)

User-Friendly Features

Advanced GUI (Graphical User Interface) with Advanced Disc Navigator (with Moving Digest Thumbnails) and Setup Navigator On-Screen HELP Guide User-Friendly Remote Control Chase Play and Playback with Recording (HDD) One-Touch Recording One-Touch Copy Commercial Skip/Back Easy Title Input (Like Mobile Phone) 1.5x View Allows 1.5x Speed Playback with Audio Auto Scan Channel Preset Quick Start Guide VCR Plus+ System Disc Backup Resume Function by Title Optimize HDD
Variable Bit Rate Recording 10-bit/54MHz Video DAC (10-bit/108MHz with Progressive Scan Output) PureCinema 2:3 Progressive Scan 3-D Y/C Separation Block Noise Reduction

Audio Features

24-bit/192kHz Audio DAC Dolby Digital / DTS (Digital Theater System) Digital Output

Terminals

Front: 1 A/V Input, 1 S-Video Input Rear: 2 A/V Inputs/2 S-Video Inputs Component Video Output 1 Coaxial Digital Audio Output SR (Smart Remote) Terminal 2 USB Terminals (Type A and Type B)
Features for High-Quality Pictures
High-Quality DVD-RW Technologies for Optimized Recording: - Precision Recording Technology - Virtual Liquid Crystal Tilt Mechanism - Ultra DRA (Dynamic Resonance Absorber)

Specifications

Power Requirements: AC120V/60Hz Dimensions (W x H x D): 16-9/16 x 2-11/16 x 12-1/2 inches (420 x 69 x 318mm) Weight: 9 lbs 7 oz (4.3kg)

INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGIES

340 hours recording time in HDD, 10 hours DVD recording time, and 17.9 Hours of DVD-R DL recording are available only in lowest quality mode (SEP Mode). 2 The following media is compatible with this product: DVD-RW Ver1.1/1.2 (certain manufacturers); DVD-R Ver2.0/Ver2.0 (certain manufacturers); DVD-R DL Ver.3.0; DVD-RAM; DVD+R; DVD+RW; DVD+R DL. Higher speed media will not increase recording capacity. Write speed may vary depending on media speed as well as the age and condition of the media. Recording time significantly reduced in highest quality mode. 3 CPRM copy protection technology with scramble system allows recording of copy-once broadcast programs, but not copying of such recordings. CPRM recordings can only be made on DVD-R, DVD-RW, and DVD-R DL discs in VR mode and DVD-RAM discs, and can only be played on CPRM-compatible players. 4 This unit may not be able to record to or play back discs that have been recorded on other units due to the recording conditions, mode, surface dirt or scratches. Other units may not be able to record to or play back discs that have been recorded on this unit due to the recording conditions, mode, surface dirt or scratches. Compatible with MPEG1 Audio Layer3 32, 44.1, or 48kHz formats Recording format should be in accordance with ISO9660 CD-ROM file system MP3 file name requires MP3 or mp3 as an extension Chinese characters cannot be displayed, although files featuring them can be played Up to 99 folders or 999 files can be played per disc Can play with VBR (Variable Bit Rate), but playing time may not be shown correctly. Can play CD-R and CD-RW music discs in music CD and Video CD format. However, the pickup may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW discs, depending on the condition of discs and pickup. This recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RW discs. Compatible formats: CD-Audio, Video CD. Multi-session Playback: Yes (Except CD-Audio and Video

CD). Unfinalized disc playback: CD-Audio only. Analog Input when recording from an analog signal, some degradation in picture quality may occur when analog signal is converted to digital. DVD players and DVD discs have Regional Code classifications that determine their market area and compatibility. Discs and players must have matching codes in order to be played. This DVD player is classed as Regional Code 1. About DualDisc Playback: A DualDisc is a new twosided disc, one side of which contains DVD content video, audio, etc. while the other side contains non-DVD content such as digital audio material. The non-DVD, audio side of the disc is not compliant with the CD Audio specification and therefore may not play. It is possible that when loading or ejecting a DualDisc, the opposite side to that being played will be scratched. Scratched discs may not be playable. The DVD side of a DualDisc plays in this product. DVDAudio content will not play. For more detailed information on the DualDisc specification, please refer to the disc manufacturer or disc retailer. Specifications and design subject to modification without notice. VCR Plus+, PlusCode, and the VCR Plus+ logo are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. RW compatible indicates playback compatibility with DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode (Video Recording format). Discs recorded with a record-only-once encrypted program, however, can only be played back on a CPRM compatible device. The DVD logo is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation. Microsoft, Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. WMA content can be encoded by using Windows Media Player version 7, 7.1, or Windows
Media Player for Windows XP, or Windows Media Player 9 Series. Compatible with sampling rate of 32,44.1 or 48kHz. Not compatible with loss-less-encoding or variable bit-rate (VBR) WMA files. WMA files encoded with DRM (Digital Rights Management) copy protection** will not play. Up to 99 folders or 999 files (MP3 and WMA) in total can be played. [**DRM copy protection: (Digital Rights Management) copy protection is a technology designed to prevent unauthorized copying by restricting playback, etc. of material or devices other than the PC (or other WMA recording equipment) used to record it. For detailed information, please see the instruction manuals or help files that came with your PC (or other WMA recoding equipment) and/or software.] JPEG PhotoViewer. This player is compatible with FUJICOLOR CD, as well as CDR/RW/ROMs containing JPEG files (up to 99 folders or 999 files) Baseline JPEG and EXIF 2.2 still image files up to 6 megapixels are supported. File format used by digital still cameras The CD-R/RW/ROM containing the JPEG files must be ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 compliant CD physical format: Mode 1, Mode 2 XA Form 1. PIONEER, ELITE, and the Pioneer and Elite logos are registered trademarks of Pioneer Corporation. DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license. FUJICOLOR and the FUJICOLOR logo are trademarks of FUJI PHOTO FILM Co., Ltd. DTS, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24 NEO:6 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Group.

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. SERVICING Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service. REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING The product should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling. HEAT The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

Press to stop playback.

5 When youve finished using the recorder, eject the disc and switch the recorder back into standby.
Press to skip to previous/next chapter/title. (During playback you can also use the front panel CH +/ buttons.) DVD+R/DVD+RW only: PREV may not always skip to the previous title. Except VR mode: During playback, enter a chapter number then press ENTER to skip directly to that chapter within the currently playing title. On some discs, you can also use the number buttons to select numbered items in the disc menu. VR mode only: During playback, enter a title number then press ENTER. All: Press CLEAR to clear a number entry and start again.

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CM BACK
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. While paused, press and hold to start slow-motion playback. Press repeatedly to change the playback speed. While paused, press to advance a single frame in either direction. Press to display the menu of a DVD-Video disc. (DVD+R/ +RW discs nalized on this recorder will display the Disc Navigator. Press MENU to display the disc menu.) Use the cursor buttons to navigate DVD-Video disc menus; press ENTER to select items.
Press to stop playback. You can resume playback from the same point by pressing PLAY. (Press STOP again to cancel the resume function.) Pauses playback, or restarts playback when paused. Press to start scanning. Press repeatedly to increase the scanning speed.

DISC NAVIGATOR

Press to skip to previous/next chapter/title. (During playback you can also use the front panel CH +/ buttons.) During playback, enter a title number then press ENTER to skip directly to that title. Press CLEAR to clear a number entry and start again.
Press to return to the previous level of a DVD-Video disc menu.

Playing from the HDD

The table below shows the basic playback controls when playing video recorded on the hard disk (HDD).

PLAY / /

(Commercial back/skip) Each press skips backward/forward progressively up to a maximum of ten minutes forward or three minutes back. While paused, press and hold to start slow-motion playback. Press repeatedly to change the playback speed. While paused, press to advance a single frame in either direction.
Press to start playback. If RESUME is displayed onscreen, playback starts from the place last stopped. Playback automatically stops after the end of a title is reached.

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Playing CDs and WMA/MP3 discs
The table below shows the basic playback controls for audio CDs1, and WMA/MP3 files.

Browse the list of titles. Use the / buttons to display the previous/next page of titles.

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2 Choose Style, Sort order or Genre, then press ENTER to see the available view options. Style Select four or eight titles per screen view Sort order Sort by date (most recent first), unwatched first, title name or recording date (oldest first) Genre Display all genres or just a selected genre
3 Select what you want to play. Depending on the type of disc you have loaded, the Disc Navigator looks slightly different, but they are all navigated in the same way. The screen below shows a WMA/MP3/DivX disc. Navigate to the folder, or the track/title within a folder that you want to play.
Disc Navigator CD WMA/MP3 DivX Folder (01-03) 01.Rock 02.Pop 03.Dance Track(001-004) 001.Intro 002.Escape 003.Everything You Say 004.What I Do
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
Playback starts after you press ENTER. For discs that contain CD-Audio tracks and WMA/MP3 tracks or DivX titles, you can switch the playback area between CD, WMA/MP3 and DivX. This can only be done while the disc is stopped.

Video CD WMA/MP3 DivX

Display the Home Menu.

Scanning discs

2 Select Disc Navigator. Alternatively, for a CD, Video CD or WMA/ MP3/DivX disc, you can press DISC NAVIGATOR, which takes you straight to the Disc Navigator screen.

A L L (except WMA)

You can fast scan discs at various speeds, forwards or backward.1
Note 1 Only analog audio is output when scanning audio CDs. No subtitles are displayed when scanning DVDs and DivX titles. Analog and digital sound is output when scanning DVDs and DivX titles with Dolby Digital or Linear PCM sound on forward SCAN 1(Linear PCM is output from the optical digital output, except during chase playback and simultaneous recording/playback). No sound is output when using other scan speeds. No sound is output when scanning from the HDD, except on forward SCAN 1 (Linear PCM is output from the optical digital output during forward SCAN 1). Depending on the disc, normal playback may automatically resume when a new chapter is reached on a DVD disc.

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1 During playback, start reverse or forward scanning. The scanning speed is shown on-screen. 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.
3 Press repeatedly to change the slow motion speed. The current playback speed is indicated onscreen.

Resume normal playback.

2 Select a title, chapter, folder or track for the current step in the program list. After pressing ENTER to add the title/ chapter/folder/track, the step number automatically moves down one. To insert a step into the program list, highlight the step number where you want to insert another step, then select a chapter/title/folder/track as usual. After pressing ENTER, all the subsequent steps move down one. 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.
To repeat play the program list, select Program Repeat from the Repeat Play Mode menu (see Repeat play on page 61). Press CLEAR during playback to switch off program play (if no menu OSD, such as the Disc Navigator, is displayed). Press while stopped to erase the program list. From the Program menu you can also: Start Program Play Starts playback of a saved program list Cancel Program Play Turns off program play, but does not erase the program list Erase Program List Erases the program list and turns off program play
4 Play the program list. Program play remains active until you cancel program play, erase the program list, eject the disc or switch off the recorder.
Displaying and switching subtitles

DVD-Video DivX

Some DVD and DivX discs have subtitles in one or more languages; the disc box will usually tell you which subtitle languages are available. You can switch subtitle language during playback.1
Note 1 Some discs only allow you to change subtitle language from the disc menu. Press MENU or TOP MENU to access. To set subtitle preferences, see Subtitle Language on page 113.

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Check the disc packaging for details of the subtitle options. Select/change the subtitle language. The current subtitle language is shown onscreen and in the front panel display. To switch off subtitles, press SUBTITLE then CLEAR.
amp/receiver with built-in DTS decoder via the digital output. See Connecting to an AV amplifier or receiver on page 22 for connection details.

3 Select the folder containing the files you want to view, copy or edit.
Currently selected folder in folder list

PhotoViewer HDD

Size 1920 x 1440
Locating JPEG picture files
Currently selected thumbnail

File information

1 Select PhotoViewer from the Home Menu.

File Date/Time

Chair No. 2 1/24/2006 10:00AM
001. 12/12 TUE 002. 12/13 WED 003. 12/14 THU 004. 12/15 FRI 005. 12/16 SAT 006. 12/17 SUN 007. 12/18 MON 008. 12/19 TUE 1/2
2 Select the location of the files you want to view or edit.
Press ENTER to start slideshow. To return to folder list, press RETURN.
View/Edit photos on the HDD View photos on a CD/DVD View photos on a USB device Copy photos from a USB device

Pages in folder list

Incompatible/ unknown file

Pages in file view

View/Edit photos on the HDD View or edit photos already stored on the recorders HDD. View photos on a CD/DVD View photos on a Fujicolor CD, CD-ROM, CDR/RW, or DVD-R/RW. View photos on a USB device View photos on a digital camera (or other USB device) connected to the USB port.
If you encounter a disc that will not play, check that the disc and file formats are compatible with this recorder (see JPEG file compatibility on page 13 and PCcreated disc compatibility on page 14).
Note 1 Up to 999 files or 99 folders are viewable, but if there are more files/folders than this on the disc or connected USB camera it is still possible to view them all using the Reload function (see the following page).

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Playing a slideshow
Use PREV / NEXT previous/next picture, or pause the slideshow.

to display the PAUSE to

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. To start the slideshow from the first file in the folder, skip to step 4 after pressing ENTER.
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. During playback of the slideshow you can listen to WMA/MP3 files in the Slideshow genre (see Editing Jukebox albums on page 92).
5 Press to return to the thumbnail view area. You can also use the RETURN button.
2 Select File Selection from the menu. The first thumbnail image is highlighted. You can also select a folder, then press to get to the thumbnail view area. To get back to the folder list, press RETURN (or when the leftmost thumbnail is highlighted).

6 Press to return to the folder view area. With the leftmost thumbnail highlighted, you can use the button. To exit the PhotoViewer, press HOME MENU.
Reloading files from a disc or USB device
3 Select a thumbnail. Use the and buttons to display the previous/next page of thumbnails. If you have a disc with more than 1000 files and/or 100 folders, you can still view all the images using the reload function.
4 Select Start Slideshow from the menu. You can also select a file or folder then press PLAY to start playing the slideshow.
1 Navigate to the last entry in the folder list (Read next:.).

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ENTER 2 Load the next batch of up to 999 files/99 folders from the disc or connected USB device. It will take a moment (at most a few minutes) to load in the images.1
Importing files to the HDD
You can import files and save them on to the HDD2 from a CD, DVD or a connected USB camera. Once on the HDD you can edit and organize your pictures and print them out if youve connected a PictBridge-compatible printer.

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.
ENTER 1 Press during the slideshow to zoom the picture. Repeated presses cycle between zoom off, 2 x zoom and 4 x zoom. The zoom factor is displayed on-screen.
1 Select the location of folders/ files you want to import. To import a whole folder, press ENTER here and skip to step 4 below. To import multiple folders, use the MultiMode; see Selecting multiple files or folders on page 96.

2 area.

Use to move the zoomed

2 menu.

Select File Selection from the

Rotating an image

You can rotate the displayed picture during a slideshow so you can always view pictures the right way up, whichever way they were taken. Press during the slideshow to rotate the displayed picture clockwise by 90. Press repeatedly to continue rotating the picture in increments of 90.
3 Select a file to import, then press ENTER. To import multiple folders, use the MultiMode; see Selecting multiple files or folders below.
Note 1 You can press HOME MENU to exit the PhotoViewer screen while the recorder is reloading images. (If you enter the PhotoViewer again, it will resume reloading if from a CD or DVD.) 2 For files you want to keep permanently, we recommend backing up to DVD-R/-RW.

Locked files are shown with a padlock icon next to them.

Printing files

Connecting a PictBridge-compatible printer to the USB port will enable you to print out picture files1 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.
3 Select Start to confirm, or Cancel to cancel. Once printing has started, you can cancel by pressing ENTER. Tip Paper size and layout can be set; the options available depend on your printercheck the printer manual for details.
Note 1 Picture files should be standard DCF format. Non-standard files may not print properly.

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The PhotoViewer (DVR-540H-S)

Chapter 11

From the PhotoViewer you can view JPEG photos and picture files stored on CD-ROM/-R/RW.1
2 Select the folder containing the files you want to view.
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. Press ENTER to start slideshow. To return to folder list, press RETURN.

1920 x 1440

The first thumbnail image is highlighted. You can also select a folder, then press to get to the thumbnail view area. To get back to the folder list, press RETURN (or when the leftmost thumbnail is highlighted).
2 Select a thumbnail from which to start the sideshow. Use the and buttons to display the previous/next page of thumbnails. You can also select a file or folder then press PLAY to start playing the slideshow.

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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. You can also use the RETURN button.
4 Press to return to the folder view area. With the leftmost thumbnail highlighted, you can use the button. To exit the PhotoViewer, press HOME MENU.

Finalize settings

DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+RW
2 Select Finalize > Undo Finalize then Start.
Note 1 Once initialized for VR mode recording it is not possible to re-initialize the disc for Video mode recording. Also, once recorded in Video mode, the disc cannot be re-initialized for VR mode recording.

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Optimize HDD

Initialize 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. Important Optimizing the HDD can take as long as eight hours. During optimization, playback and recording are not possible. Canceling optimization mid-way does not undo the optimization already done, so the HDD will be partly optimized.
When your DVD recorder is working without a problem this option is not visible in the Disc Setup menu. However, if the HDD file system becomes corrupted for some reason, you can initialize the HDD to fix the problem. Note that initializing the HDD will erase all the data on it.

2 Start.

Disc Setup Basic Initialize Finalize Initialize HDD Optimize HDD
Select Initialize HDD then

Initialize

Disc Setup Basic Initialize Finalize Optimize HDD

Select Optimize HDD then

Start Optimization
A progress bar indicates how long there is left to go.

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The Video Adjust menu

Chapter 13

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. There are six presets available: Tuner suitable for general TV broadcasts VCR suitable for video cassettes DTV/LDP suitable for digital broadcasts and Laserdiscs Memory1 user preset 1 Memory2 user preset 2 Memory3 user preset 3 You can press DISPLAY to see the individual settings for the current preset (Tuner, VCR or DTV/LDP).
Setting the picture quality for TV and external inputs
Picture Creation lets you choose a set of picture quality settings for the built-in TV tuner and for each external input. There are several preset settings that suit various sources, or you can create up to three of your own sets.

Creating your own set

There are three user presets in which you can save your own set of picture quality settings. 1 Follow Choosing a preset above and select one of the user presets (Memory 1, 2 or 3).

Choosing a preset

1 With the recorder stopped, press to display the Home Menu.

Select Video Adjust. 2

Select Detailed Settings.

1 ch Memory1

Select a preset.
1 ch Tuner Detailed Settings Detailed Settings

Use the INPUT SELECT button to switch between the built-in TV tuner and the external inputs. Use the / buttons to change the channel of the built-in TV tuner.

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3 adjust.
Memory1 Prog. Motion PureCinema 3-D Y/C YNR CNR White AGC White Level
Select the setting you want to
White AGC Turn on for automatic white level adjustment.1 White Level Adjusts the intensity of white. Black Level Adjusts the intensity of black. Black Setup Corrects the standard reference black level. Hue Adjusts overall balance between red and green. Chroma Level Adjusts how rich the colors appear.
Motion Auto1 Motion Off Off Off Min

Still Max Max

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. Usually this is best left set to Auto 1; try switching to Auto 2, On or Off if the picture appears unnatural. 3-D Y/C Adjusts the brightness / color separation. YNR Adjusts the amount of noise reduction (NR) applied to the Y (brightness) component. CNR Adjusts the amount of noise reduction (NR) applied to the C (color) component.

4 setting.

Adjust the currently selected
5 Press to exit. You can now use the preset for any other input or the built-in TV tuner. Tip To see more of the picture as you adjust different settings, press ENTER after selecting the setting you want to adjust.
Note 1 When White AGC is On, the White Level setting cant be adjusted.

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Setting the picture quality for disc playback
This setting determines how the picture will look when playing discs.
There are three user presets in which you can save your own set of picture quality settings for disc playback. 1 Follow Choosing a preset above and select one of the user presets (Memory 1, 2 or 3). 2 Move the cursor down and select Detailed Settings.
1 With a disc playing (or paused), press to display the Home Menu.
Memory1 Detailed Settings
Select Video Adjust. 3 Select the picture quality setting you want to adjust.

See also Manual recording modes on page 125 for detailed information on manual recording levels.

Optimized Rec

The recording quality of timer recordings is automatically adjusted to t on to the selected media if it will not t at the selected quality setting. If the recording will not t even at MN1 (MN4 for DVD+R/+RW), then the recording will start at MN1 and stop when all the available space is used up. When a timer recording is set that wont t on to the selected media, the recording starts but is cut off when no more recording is possible.
Optimized Rec will only compensate for the next scheduled timer recording if more than one is set.

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Setting Set Thumbnail
Options 0 seconds 30 seconds 3 minutes
Explanation Sets the default thumbnail picture in the Disc Navigator to the rst frame of the title. Sets the default thumbnail picture to 30 seconds into the title. Sets the default thumbnail picture to 3 minutes into the title. Automatic chapter marking is switched off. When recording in Video mode, chapter markers are inserted every 10 minutes. Chapter markers are inserted every 15 minutes.

Auto Chapter (Video)

No Separation 10 minutes 15 minutes
This settings applies to recording or real-time copying to Video mode DVD-R/-RW discs.

Auto Chapter (DVD+R/+RW)

Automatic chapter marking is switched off. When recording in Video mode, chapter markers are inserted every 10 minutes. Chapter markers are inserted every 15 minutes. Blank DVD-RW discs are initialized for VR mode recording when loaded into the recorder for the rst time. Blank DVD-RW discs are initialized for Video mode recording. Recordings made to the HDD are made in VR mode. Use this setting if you dont need to transfer the recording later to a Video mode DVD.

DVD-RW Auto Init.

VR Mode
Video Mode HDD Recording Format Video Mode Off
Video Mode On Recordings made to the HDD are compatible with Video mode recordings. This setting is convenient if you want to transfer the recording to a Video mode DVD as high-speed copy can be used.

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Problem Front panel display shows LOCK when a button is pressed Cant use One Touch Copy (HDD to DVD)
Remedy The Child Lock is on; turn off in order to use the recorder (page 46).
Make sure that there is a recordable DVD-R/-RW loaded with some free space for recording and fewer than 99 titles already on the disc. Also make sure that for a Video mode disc or a DVD+R, the disc isnt nalized. Make sure there is a recordable DVD+R/+RW loaded with some free space for recording and fewer than 49 titles already on the disc. If you delete a title from a DVD+R/+RW disc, the number of remaining recordable titles may not decrease. Further recording is not possible on a nalized DVD+R. Check that there isnt a disc menu on the disc youre trying to use. If the title currently playing contains material that is copy-once protected, One Touch Copy will not work. One Touch Copy cant be used for titles over 8 hours long when copying to DVD+R/+RW (though you can use a DVD+R DL). One Touch Copy cant be used for MN1 to MN6, SEP, SLP or EP titles when copying to DVD+R/+RW. One Touch Copy doesnt work if the recorder is already recording to DVD. Make sure that there is space available on the HDD and that there are fewer than 999 titles on the HDD. One Touch Copy doesnt work if the recorder is already recording to the HDD. Press STOP then try restarting playback. Press the front panel STANDBY/ON button to switch the power off, then switch back on and restart playback. If the power fails to switch off, press and hold STANDBY/ON for 5 seconds until the power switches off. Check that it is a device that may be connected to this unit (digital camera, USB memory, memory card reader or printer). Use a USB cable less than 5 m in length. Check that the USB cable is inserted fully. Check that the USB device is powered on. Only the rst digital camera, USB memory or memory card reader connected is readable by this unit. Unplug multiple devices and connect the device you want to use rst.
Cant use One Touch Copy (DVD to HDD)
The picture freezes and the front panel and remote control buttons stop working A device connected via USB does to function. (DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S only)
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.

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Manual recording modes
The table below shows the approximate recording times for the HDD and the different DVD types in each manual recording mode, as well as the standard recording mode equivalents.
Video mode Off (HDD) VR mode (DVD) Video mode On (HDD) Video mode (DVD), DVD+R/+RW Rec. time

Message Initializing disc. Please wait a moment. Incompatible region number. Cannot record any more titles. No more space for le management data. This disc cannot be recorded. Undo the nalization. Cannot play this disc. This disc cannot be recorded. Cannot read the CPRM information. Could not record the information to the disc. Cannot edit. Could not initialize disc. Could not complete nalization successfully. Could not undo nalization successfully. Could not successfully unlock the disc. Incompatible or unreadable disc.
Explanation/Action When you load a blank DVD-RW or DVD+RW disc, the recorder automatically initializes it. The disc loaded has an incompatible region number for the recorder and so will not play. The disc control data limit has been reached, or the maximum number of chapters and/or titles has been reached. Erase titles/chapters or combine chapters. The disc was nalized on a non-Pioneer DVD recorder. Undo the nalization in order to recording/editing. The disc may be dirty or damaged. Take out the disc, clean it and retry. If the error persists, use a new disc. If the error appears even with a new disc, please consult a Pioneer Service Center.
The disc loaded is a playback-only disc type. This display may also appear if the disc is dirty or damaged. The video source is copy-once protected. Use a VR mode DVD-R/-RW disc with CPRM for recording.
Cannot record to a disc that is not CPRM compatible. Cannot record this content using Video mode recording. This video cannot be recorded to DVD+R/+RW.

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Message This content is copy protected. Incorrect CPRM information.
Explanation/Action The video source is copy-protected and cannot be recorded. The recorder could not read the CPRM information. The recorder may be damaged please consult a Pioneer Service Center. During recording, the power was cut. This display appears when the power is restored. The recorder was unable to repair the disc after a power cut. The contents of the recording will be lost. The internal temperature of the recorder has exceeded the operating limit. If this message reappears, please contact a Pioneer authorized service center. The HDD should be optimized (basically, HDD housekeeping) to maintain playback and recording performance. The HDD is in more urgent need of optimization in order to maintain performance. If this message appears repeatedly after optimizing the HDD it is likely that there is not enough free space on the HDD for optimization to complete properly. Please erase some titles from the HDD and optimize again. 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. This message is displayed when communication could not be established with the printer. See the Troubleshooting section if you do not know the cause.

Programs. 1 month/32 programs Clock. Quartz lock (12-hour digital display)

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Input/Output
VHF/UHF antenna input/output terminal VHF/UHF set. 75 (F-shape connector) Video input.Input 1,3 (rear), 2 (front) Input level. 1 Vp-p (75 ) Jacks. RCA jack Video output. Output 1,2 Output level. 1 Vp-p (75 ) Jacks. RCA jack S-Video input. Input 1, 3 (rear), 2 (front) Y (luminance) - Input level. 1 Vp-p (75 ) C (color) - Input level. 300 mVp-p (75 ) Jacks.4 pin mini DIN S-Video output. Output 1,2 Y (luminance) - Output level. 1 Vp-p (75 ) C (color) - Output level. 300 mVp-p (75 ) Jacks.4 pin mini DIN Component video output Output level. Y: 1.0 Vp-p (75 ) PB, PR: 0.7 Vp-p (75 ) Jacks. RCA jacks Audio input.Input 1, 3 (rear), 2 (front) L/R Input level During audio input. 2V rms (Input impedance: more than 22 k) Jacks. RCA jacks Audio output.Output 1,2 L/R During audio output. 2V rms (Output impedance: less than 1.5 k) Jacks. RCA jacks Control input. Mini jack Digital audio output.Coaxial USB. Type A (front), Type B (front) (DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S only)

Supplied accessories

Remote control. 1 Dry cell batteries (AA/R6P). 2 Audio / Video cable (red/white/yellow). 1 RF antenna cable. 1 Power cable. 1 Quick start guide Operating Instructions Warranty card. 1 Note: The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice, due to improvement.