DVD-Video

DVD-RW
Compressed audio compatibility
Audio CD Video CD CD-R CD-RW
Compatible media: CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW Compatible formats: MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3), Windows Media Audio (WMA) Sampling rates: 44.1 or 48kHz

Fujicolor CD

Bit-rates: Any (128Kbps or higher recommended) Variable bit-rate (VBR) MP3 playback: Yes VBR WMA playback: No WMA encoder compatibility: Windows Media Codec 8 (files encoded using Windows Media Codec 9 may be playable but some parts of the specification are not supported; specifically, Pro, Lossless, Voice and VBR) DRM (Digital Rights Management) file playback: No (see also DRM in the Glossary on page 116) File extensions:.mp3,.wma (these must be used for the recorder to recognize MP3 and WMA files do not use for other file types) File structure: Up to 99 folders / 999 files (if these limits are exceeded, only files and folders up to these limits are playable)
Also compatible with KODAK Picture CD is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation. is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co. Ltd.

DVD-R/RW compatibility

This recorder will play and record DVD-R/RW discs. Compatible media: DVD-RW Ver. 1.1, Ver. 1.1 / 2x and Ver. 1.2 / 4x DVD-R Ver. 2.0 and Ver. 2.0 / 4x / 8x Recording formats: DVD-R: DVD-Video format (Video mode) DVD-RW: Video Recording (VR) format and DVDVideo format (Video mode) Older models of DVD recorders and DVD writers may reject DVD-RW Ver. 1.2 / 4x discs. To share DVD-RW discs between this recorder and an older recorder/writer, we recommend using Ver. 1.1 discs. The following table shows older Pioneer DVD recorder compatibility with DVD-RW Ver. 1.2 / 4x discs1.
DVR-7000 DVR-810H/DVR-57H DVR-210/DVR-310/DVR-510H

Playable

Recordable

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WMA (Windows Media Audio) compatibility
Frequently asked questions Whats the difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW? The most important difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW is that DVD-R is a record-once medium, while DVD-RW is a re-recordable/erasable medium. You can re-record/erase a DVD-RW disc approximately 1,000 times. For more information, see About DVD recording on page 44. Whats VR mode? VR (Video Recording) mode is a special mode designed for home DVD recording. It allows flexible editing of recorded material compared to Video mode. On the other hand, Video mode discs are more compatible with other DVD players. Can I play my recordable discs in a regular DVD player? Generally, DVD-R discs and DVD-RW discs recorded in Video mode* are playable in a regular DVD player, but they must be finalized first. This process fixes the contents of the disc to make them readable to other DVD players as DVD-Video discs. DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode are playable in some players. This label indicates playback compatibility with DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode (Video Recording format). However, for discs recorded with a record-only-once encrypted program, playback can only be achieved using the CPRM compatible device. Note that Pioneer cannot guarantee that discs recorded using this recorder will play on other players.

20 DISC HISTORY (page 86) Press to display summary information (disc name, recording time left, etc.) from the last 30 recordable discs loaded. NAVI MARK (page 36) Press to select a thumbnail picture for the current title for use in the Disc Navigator screen. CHP MARK (page 78) Press to insert a chapter marker when playing/ recording a VR mode DVD-RW disc or the HDD. 21 DISPLAY (page 32) Displays/changes the on-screen information displays. 22 TV CONTROL (page 106) After setting up, use these controls to control your TV.

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Getting started

Chapter 4

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 and audio output settings. If youre using the recorder for the first time, we strongly recommend you use the Setup Navigator before starting to use the recorder. 1 Switch on your TV and set the video input to this recorder. 2 Press the STANDBY/ON button on the remote control or the front panel to switch on. When you switch on for the first time, your TV should display the Setup Navigator screen. (If the Setup Navigator doesnt appear, you can also access it from the Initial Setup menu; see page 95). 3 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select English or French as the OSD, subtitle, audio, and DVD menu language, then press ENTER.
Initial Setup Basic Tuner Video Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback Language Clock Set On Screen Display Front Panel Display English Remote Control Set Setup Mavigator franais
4 Press ENTER again to start setting up using the Setup Navigator.
Initial Setup Basic Tuner Video Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback Clock Set Complete this setup before you On Screen Display start using your recorder. Front Panel Display Remote Control Set Start Setup Mavigator Cancel Please use the Initial Setup if you want to make more detailed settings.

The Search Mode feature lets you start playback from a specified point in a disc by time or by title/chapter/folder/ track number. Select Search Mode from the Play Mode menu. Select one of the search options.
3 Use the number buttons to enter a title/chapter/ folder/track number or the search time (in hours, minutes & seconds).

Play Mode

PLAY MODE
Search Mode A-B Repeat Repeat Program
Time Search Title Search Chapter Search

Input Time 0.01.00

Time Search (HDD, DVD): For example, for 25 minutes into the current title, press 2, 5, 0, 0. For 1 hour and 15 minutes and 20 seconds into the title, press 1, 1, 5, 2, 0. Time Search (Video CD): For example, for 45 minutes into the disc, press 4, 5, 0, 0. Title/Chapter/Folder/Track Search: For example, for track 6, press 6. Alternatively, you can use the / (cursor up/ down) buttons. 4 Press ENTER. Tip You can often select what you want to watch on a DVD disc from the disc menu. Press MENU or TOP MENU to display the disc menu. Note When using time search, playback may occasionally start slightly before or after the time you input.
1 Press PLAY MODE to display the Play Mode menu screen.
Play Mode Search Mode A-B Repeat Repeat Program Time Search Title Search Chapter Search
You can also access the Play Mode menu from the Home Menu (press HOME MENU). 2 Use the / / / (cursor buttons) and ENTER to navigate. To exit the Play Mode menu, press HOME MENU or PLAY MODE.

A-B Repeat

DVD CD Video CD HDD
The A-B Repeat function allows you to specify two points (A and B) within a track or title that form a loop which is played over and over. Important You cant use A-B Repeat with WMA/MP3 discs.

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1 During playback, select A-B Repeat from the Play Mode menu. 2 With A (Loop Start) highlighted, press ENTER at the point you want the loop to start.
Play Mode Search Mode A-B Repeat Repeat Program A (Loop Start) B (Loop End) Off

VR mode

For VR mode DVD discs, select Repeat Disc, Repeat Title or Repeat Chapter (or Repeat Off).

DVD-Video Video mode HDD

For HDD, DVD-Video and Video mode DVD discs, select Repeat Title or Repeat Chapter (or Repeat Off).

EASY TIMER

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1 Press EASY TIMER. Alternatively, you can also access from the Home Menu (press HOME MENU and select Timer Recording then Easy Timer Recording).
Easy Timer Recording AM 8:00 12/13 12/14 12/15 9:00 10:00 11:00 PM 12:00 1:00 2:00
You can go back and reset the start time if you need to by pressing RETURN. 5 Use the / (cursor left/right) to move the cursor to the recording end time on the grid.
Recording start time Recording end time
Easy Timer Recording AM 11:00 12/13 12/14 12/15 PM 12:00 1:00 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00

12/13 MON

CHANNEL +/

9:30 AM

--:-HDD/DVD

12/13 MON 11:45 AM

2 Set the TV channel and recording quality. Use the CHANNEL +/ buttons to set the channel you want to record. Use the REC MODE button to set the recording quality. Press repeatedly to switch between FINE, SP, LP, EP and AUTO (and MN if manual recording mode is on). DVD recording: The AUTO option automatically sets the best recording quality for the space available on the disc loaded at the time of recording. HDD recording: The AUTO option automatically sets the best recording quality that would fit on to a blank DVD disc. Press DVD to record to DVD disc, or HDD if you want to record to the hard disk drive. 3 Use / / / (cursor buttons) to move the cursor to the recording start date and time on the grid. You can move the cursor forward or back an hour at a time using the and buttons.
Current time Recording start time
Easy Timer Recording AM 8:00 12/13 12/14 12/15 9:00 10:00 11:00 PM 12:00

1:45 PM

HDD/DVD

REC MODE FINE

As you move the cursor around the grid, an arrow stretches from the start time to the current cursor position, representing the length of the recording. A recording of up to six hours can be set. 6 Press ENTER to set the end time.
7 Select Yes to set the timer recording and exit, or No to go back to the timer recording screen. You can check the timer recording details you just set from the main timer recording screen (see Standard timer recording below).

Standard timer recording

The timer recording screen you can see all the timer programs already set, clear programs and set up new ones.

Sony Thats JVC Fujifilm TDK Maxell Verbatim Ritek

(As of April, 2004)

High-speed copying
Copying of transfer between DVD and HDD is a completely digital process without any loss of quality in the audio or video. Copying can be carried out at the maximum speed possible.

DVD disc type Rec mode

DVD-RW Ver. 1.1*1 DVD-R Ver. 2.0 DVD-RW Ver. 1.1/2x*2 DVD-R Ver. 2.0/4x*3 DVD-RW Ver. 1.2/4x*3 DVD-R Ver. 2.0/8x*4

EP LP SP FINE

10 mins. 15 mins. 30 mins. 60 mins.
5 mins. 7.5 mins. 15 mins. 30 mins.
2.5 mins. 4 mins. 7.5 mins. 15 mins.
1.25 mins. 2 mins. 4 mins. 8 mins.
Note that all times in the above table are approximate. *1 *2
Compatible with single speed recording only Compatible with 2x speed recording *3 Compatible with 4x speed recording *4 Compatible with 8x speed recording. Note that actual copy speed varies with the part of the disc being recorded.

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Real-time copying
Real-time copying is also possible, with the advantage that you can manually set a different recording mode from the original. For example, you can record a title originally recorded in FINE mode in SP mode. When real-time copying from the HDD to a Video mode DVD, the chapter markers in the original material are not copied. Chapter markers are put into the copy at intervals, according to the Auto Chapter (Video) setting (see also Auto Chapter (Video) on page 102).
permission from the copyright owner or otherwise have a legal right to reproduce or copy, you may be violating the law, including copyright law, and may be subject to payment of damages and other remedies.
One Touch Copy* (HDD to DVD)
The One Touch Copy feature copies the currently playing title (or currently selected title in the Disc Navigator) from the HDD to DVD. The whole title is copied, regardless of where in the title you start copying. The recorder copies at the maximum speed possible. For One Touch Copy to work, make sure that a recordable DVD-R/RW disc is loaded. * See also Copyright above.
Frame accuracy and copying
The Frame Accurate setting (see Frame Accurate on page 102) does not affect the actual video content on the HDD, but it does affect what can be copied and whether high-speed copying can be used. When Frame Accurate is set to Off, high-speed copying can generally be used to copy titles in the Copy List using a DVD-R or DVD-RW disc in VR or Video mode. However, copy-once protected material (see Restrictions on copying below) cant be added to the Copy List, and the divide points in edited titles may be out by as much as 0.5 seconds when compared to the original. When Frame Accurate is On, you can add copy-once protected titles to the Copy List and divide points in edited titles are maintained accurately. However, depending on the content of the Copy List and the disc, it may not be possible to use high-speed copying.

Note The maximum title length for copying is six hours. Title name and chapter markers are also copied, except when copying from a finalized Video mode disc. Thumbnail picture markers (Navimark) and chapter markers for the Disc Navigator are copied, but their position in the copy may be slightly changed from the original. If some part of the title being copied is copyprotected, copying will start, but the copy-protected portions will not be copied.

Canceling One Touch Copy

You can cancel a One Touch Copy once its started. Press and hold ONE TOUCH COPY for more than a second. Copying is canceled and the video already copied is erased. Note If you cancel a HDD to DVD-R copy, the space available for recording does not return to the precopy figure.
During DVD playback, press ONE TOUCH COPY to copy the current title to HDD. Playback starts again from the beginning of the current title. The front panel display and an on-screen display indicate that the title is being copied.

Copying from HDD to DVD*

Currently selected HDD title Title which cannot be added to Copy List

HDD to DVD Copy All

HDD Groups

Copy List menu options

8/11Sun 4:00PM Recording Time Add Erase Ttl Name Divide Combine Conf List 2ch LP 0h32m55s 1/3
Titles in the selected HDD Group Information for the selected title Copy List titles

Copy List

Total 1h30m
Running time of the Copy List
* See also Copyright on page 59.
From the HDD to DVD Copy screen you can build up a Copy List of titles to copy to DVD. From this screen you can also edit chapters so that the titles appear as you want them on your finished DVD.

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Important The recorder can only store one Copy List at a time. The Copy List is erased if the Frame Accurate setting is changed in the Initial Settings menu (see Frame Accurate on page 102). Resetting the recorder to its factory settings (see Resetting the recorder on page 106) will also erase the Copy List.
Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to highlight the command you want from the menu options on the left, then press ENTER. Most commands require you then to select a title (or chapter) or location from the thumbnail views area of the screen. Use the / (cursor left/right) followed by ENTER to do this. When in the thumbnails area of the screen, use the PREV ( ) and NEXT ( ) buttons to display the previous/next page if there are more titles/chapters than will fit on the screen. As you highlight different thumbnails, information about the title/chapter is shown in the central area of the screen. Press DISPLAY to change the information displayed.
Press RETURN to get back to the menu options on the left from the thumbnail area of the Copy List screen. When selecting HDD titles, you can display titles from a particular HDD group by pressing (cursor up), then using the / (cursor left/right) buttons and ENTER to select a group. Press (cursor down) to get back to the HDD title thumbnail area.

Timer Recording Disc Navigator Copy Disc History PhotoViewer Disc Setup Initial Setup Video/Audio Adjust Play Mode DV Record
1 Load the recordable DVD disc that contains the material you want to copy to the HDD. 2 Press HOME MENU and select Copy.

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3 Select DVD HDD. The DVD to HDD Copy screen appears.

Recording the Copy List

After putting together your Copy List, youre ready to record it.
1/3 Add Erase Move Preview Erase All Conf List
1 Select Conf List to display the Copy List settings screen. 2 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select the Recording Mode.

Required 1h30m SP Start

Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to highlight the command you want from the menu options on the left, then press ENTER. Most commands require you then to select a title or location from the thumbnail views area of the screen. Use the / (cursor left/right) followed by ENTER to do this. When in the thumbnails area of the screen, use the PREV ( ) and NEXT ( ) buttons to display the previous/next page if there are more titles than will fit on the screen. As you highlight different thumbnails, information about the title is shown in the central area of the screen. Press DISPLAY to change the information displayed. Press RETURN to get back to the menu options on the left from the thumbnail area of the Copy List screen.
Recording Mode Add Erase Move Preview Erase All Conf List
Copy List Total Current HDD Remain

1h30m 30h00m / 34h00m

High-Speed Copy Only available when copying Original content from a VR mode disc. The Copy List is copied at the same recording quality as the original. (See page 58 for more information on highspeed copying.) FINE, SP, LP, EP, MN The Copy List is copied at the specified recording quality in real-time. (Note that if you copy at a higher quality setting than the original, the copy will not be better quality than the original.) If you select MN above, you can also change the level setting (MN1MN32) from the Recording Quality box that appears. When you change the recording mode setting, you can see how much hard disk space it will require. If this is more than is available, it shows up in red and you wont be able to start copying. In this case, either change the recording quality, or press RETURN to go back to the Copy List screen and erase one or more titles from the Copy List. 3 Select Start to begin copying.
DVD to HDD Copy List menu options
Use the following commands when making a DVD to HDD Copy List: Add Select and add titles to the Copy List (see page 70). Move Change the order of titles in the Copy List (see page 70). Erase All Erase the Copy List (see page 71). Preview Check the content of a title in the Copy List (see page 71). Erase Erase individual titles from the Copy List (see page 70). Confirm List (Conf List) Confirm the Copy List and go to the recording settings screen (see Recording the Copy List below).

Disc Back-up Write back-up data from Hard Disk Drive. The disc contents will be overwritten. OK to start? Start Cancel
It is not possible to play material on the HDD that has been backed-up from DVD.
To see the progress of the back-up, press DISPLAY.

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Editing

Chapter 8

Using the Disc Navigator you can edit video content on unfinalized Video mode and VR mode DVD discs, as well as video content on the internal hard disk drive (HDD). The editing features available in the Disc Navigator depend on whether you are editing video on a Video mode or VR mode DVD, or the HDD, and whether youre editing Original content, or a Play List. With unfinalized Video mode DVDs, there are a limited number of editing commands, including naming, locking and erasing titles. Once a Video mode disc has been finalized, further editing is not possible. There are two ways to edit VR mode DVD-RW discs. You can directly edit the Original content of the disc, or you can create and edit a Play List. The Play List doesnt actually change any of the content on the disc, but just controls how the content is played back (rather like the program play feature found on CD players). Editing material recorded on the HDD is similar to editing the Original content of a VR mode DVD-RW, with similar commands for erasing, naming and locking titles, as well as fine control over the content of chapters within titles.
The Disc Navigator screen
DVD Disc Navigator Edit mode Currently selected title
Disc recording mode Disc Navigator menu options
11/04Wed 12:30PM 2ch LP DVD Remain Recording Time 0h30m40s 0h37m(FINE) 6
Locked title indicator Recording time available in the displayed recording mode Number of title pages
Information for selected title

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HDD Disc Navigator Currently selected title

Disc Navigator All

HDD group tabs

Group 1

Group 2

Group 3

Compatibility of this unit with progressive-scan TVs Consumers should note that not all high-definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of 525 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the standard definition output (Interlace). If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model, please contact our customer service center. This recorder is compatible with the following Pioneer displays and monitors Plasma display PDP-505HD, PDP-5030HD, PDP-4330HD, PDP-5040HD, PDP4340HD, Pro-1000HD, Pro-800HD, Pro-1000HDI, Pro-800HDI, Pro1110HD, Pro-910HD, PDP-4300, PDP-5031, PDP-502MX Projection monitor receiver SD-533HD5, SD-643HD5, Pro-710HD, Pro-610HD, Pro-510HD, Pro-720HD, Pro-620HD, Pro-520HD, Pro-730HD, Pro-630HD, Pro530HD, Pro-730HDI, Pro-530HDI, Pro-700HD, SD-641HD5, SD582HD5, SD-532HD5
DVR-520H only: When the external audio is from the DV input, an audio subcode channel within the DV audio tells the recorder whether the audio is stereo or dual mono. This has priority over the setting you make here.

Dual Mono Recording

Default setting: L
Initial Setup Basic Tuner Video Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback External Audio Dual Mono Recording DV Input Input Level (L1) Input Level (L2) Input Level (L3) L R
When recording a dual mono source from an external input in Video mode or VR mode set to FINE / MN 32, you can choose to record either the L (left), or the R (right) audio channel. Note If youre recording in VR mode (except when set to FINE / MN 32), both channels will be recorded and you can switch them as you like on playback.

DV Input (DVR-520H only)

Default setting: Stereo1 You need to set this if you have a camcorder using 32kHz/ 12-bit sound connected to the front panel DV IN/OUT jack.
Initial Setup Basic Tuner Video Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback External Audio Dual Mono Recording DV Input Input Level (L1) Input Level (L2) Input Level (L3) Stereo1 Stereo2 Mix (Stereo1: 75%) Mix (Stereo1: 50%) Mix (Stereo1: 25%)

Audio In settings

External Audio

Default setting: Stereo

Initial Setup Basic Tuner Video Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback External Audio Dual Mono Recording DV Input Input Level (L1) Input Level (L2) Input Level (L3) Stereo Dual Mono
Some digital camcorders have two stereo tracks for audio. One is recorded at the time of shooting; the other is for overdubbing after shooting. On the Stereo1 setting, the sound that was recorded while shooting is used. On the Stereo2 setting, the overdubbed sound is used. You can also choose a Mix setting of 25%, 50% or 75% for the Stereo 1 with a corresponding Stereo 2 setting of 75%, 50% or 25%.

Basic Tuner Video Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback
DVD Menu Language OSD Language Audio Language Language English Subtitle Language Auto Language Number DVD Menu Language Subtitle Display
Select by language name: Use the / right) buttons to change the language.

(cursor left/

Some multilingual discs have disc menus in several languages. This setting specifies in which language the disc menus should appear. Leave on the default setting for menus to appear in the same language as your Subtitle Languagesee Subtitle Language on page 99. Choose Other if you want to specify a language other than English or French (see Selecting Other languages below).
Select by code number: Press (cursor down) then use the number buttons to enter the four-digit language code. See Language code list on page 113 for a list of available languages and corresponding codes. 3 Press ENTER to confirm and exit the screen.

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Optimized Rec

Recording settings

Manual Recording
Initial Setup Basic Tuner Video Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback Manual Recording Optimized Rec Navi Mark Auto Chapter (Video) Frame Accurate DVD-RW Auto Init. On (go to setup) Off
Initial Setup Basic Tuner Video Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback Manual Recording Optimized Rec Navi Mark Auto Chapter (Video) Frame Accurate DVD-RW Auto Init. On Off
On the default setting there are four different recording time/picture quality settings, FINE, SP, LP and EP. If you want to create a custom setting, switch on Manual Recording and select one of the 32 manual settings. When recording, you can select your Manual Recording setting using the REC MODE button. 1 Select On (go to setup) to display the manual recording setting screen.
32ch HDD Remain EP 30h33m LP DVD Remain 2h00m SP FINE
On the default setting, if a timer program (standard, easy or VCR Plus+ programming system) is set but there isnt enough space on the disc at the recording quality set, the recording will start, but it will be cut off when the disc is full. Set Optimized Rec to On to have the recorder automatically adjust the recording quality to fit the available disc space. Note You may notice a reduction in picture quality if the recorder has to fit a lot of extra material into the remaining time available on the disc. If, even on recording level MN 1, there is insufficient space available on the disc, the recording is made on the HDD at the quality setting you originally specified. Optimized Recording only compensates for the first (earliest starting) timer program if more than one has been set. Optimized recording works only with DVD recordings.

Explanation/Action No signal was detected at the DV input/output jack. This may appear if a blank section of DV tape is playing in the connected camcorder. (Applicable to DVR-520H only.)

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. Take care also not to scratch the label side of the disc. Although not as fragile as the recorded side, scratches can still result in a disc becoming unusable. Should a disc become marked with fingerprints, dust, etc., clean using a soft, dry cloth, wiping the disc lightly from the center to the outside edge as shown in the diagram below.

Damaged discs

Discs spin at high speed inside the recorder. If you can see that a disc is cracked, chipped, warped, or otherwise damaged, don't risk using it; you could end up damaging the recorder. This recorder is designed for use with conventional, fully circular discs only. Use of shaped discs is not recommended for this product. Pioneer disclaims all liability arising in connection with the use of shaped discs.
If necessary, use a cloth soaked in alcohol, or a commercially available CD/DVD cleaning kit to clean a disc more thoroughly. Never use benzine, thinner or other cleaning agents, including products designed for cleaning vinyl records.

Cleaning the pickup lens

The DVD recorders lens should not become dirty in normal use, but if for some reason it should malfunction due to dust or dirt, consult your nearest Pioneerauthorized service center. Although lens cleaners for CD players are commercially available, we do not recommend using them since some may damage the lens.

Storing discs

Although CDs and DVD discs are more durable than vinyl records, you should still take care to handle and store discs correctly. When you're not using a disc, return it to its case and store upright. Avoid leaving discs in excessively cold, humid, or hot environments (including under direct sunlight). Don't glue paper or put stickers onto the disc, or use a pencil, ball-point pen or other sharp-tipped writing instrument. These could all damage the disc.

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 wont damage the recorder, it may temporarily impair its performance. For this reason you should leave it to adjust to the warmer temperature for about an hour before switching on and using.

For more detailed care information see the instructions that come with discs. Do not load more than one disc into the recorder.

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Hints on installation
We want you to enjoy using this unit for years to come, so please bear in mind the following points when choosing a suitable location for it:

Glossary

Analog audio
An electrical signal that directly represents sound. Compare this to digital audio which can be an electrical signal, but is an indirect representation of sound. See also Digital audio.
Use in a well-ventilated room. Place on a solid, flat, level surface, such as a table, shelf or stereo rack.

Aspect ratio

The width of a TV screen relative to its height. Conventional TVs are 4:3 (in other words, the screen is almost square); widescreen models are 16:9 (the screen is almost twice as wide as it is high).
Use in a place exposed to high temperatures or humidity, including near radiators and other heatgenerating appliances. Place on a window sill or other place where the recorder will be exposed to direct sunlight. Use in a dusty or damp environment or in a room where it will be exposed to excessive cigarette smoke. Place directly on top of an amplifier, or other component in your stereo system that becomes hot in use. Use near a television or monitor as you may experience interferenceespecially if the television uses an indoor antenna. Use in a kitchen or other room where the recorder may be exposed to smoke or steam. Use on a thick rug or carpet, or cover with cloththis may prevent proper cooling of the unit. Place on an unstable surface, or one that is not large enough to support all four of the units feet.

Chapter

Just as a book is split up into several chapters, a title on the HDD/a DVD disc is usually divided into chapters. See also Title.

Digital audio

An indirect representation of sound by numbers. During recording, the sound is measured at discrete intervals (44,100 times a second for CD audio) by an analog-todigital converter, generating a stream of numbers. On playback, a digital-to-analog converter generates an analog signal based on these numbers. See also Sampling frequency and Analog audio.

Dolby Digital

With multichannel audio, this high quality surround system is used in many movie theaters around the world. Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Moving the recorder

If you need to move the recorder, first remove the disc, if theres one loaded, and close the disc tray. Next, press STANDBY/ON to switch the power to standby, checking that the POWER OFF indication in the display goes off. Wait at least two minutes. Lastly, disconnect the power cord. Never lift or move the unit during playback or recordingdiscs rotate at a high speed and may be damaged.

A file format used for still images, such as photographs and illustrations. JPEG files are identified by the file extension.jpg or.JPG. Most digital cameras use this format.

PureCinema

Video on a DVD disc may be either video material (originally shot on video) or film material (originally shot on film). Video material has a frame rate of 30 frames/ second, compared to 24 frames/second for film. This recorder converts film material to 60 frames/second (in progressive scan mode). PureCinema adjusts the picture so that it matches more closely the picture quality of a cinema screen. You can see whether video on a DVD disc is film or video material by displaying the transfer rate. If a # appears above the transfer rate display, it is film material.
MP3 (MPEG1 audio layer 3) is a compressed audio file format. Files are recognized by their file extension.mp3 or.MP3.

MPEG audio

An audio format used on Video CDs and some DVD discs. This unit can convert MPEG audio to PCM format for wider compatibility with digital recorders and AV amp/receivers. See also PCM.

Regions (DVD only)

(example region code marks)
Regions associate discs and players with particular areas of the world. This unit will only play discs that have compatible region codes. You can find the region code of your unit by looking on the rear panel. Some discs are compatible with more than one region (or all regions).

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Sampling frequency
The rate at which sound is measured to be turned into digital audio data. The higher the rate, the better the sound quality, but the more digital information is generated. Standard CD audio has a sampling frequency of 44.1kHz, which means 44,100 samples (measurements) per second. See also Digital audio.
A collection of chapters on a the HDD/DVD disc. See also Chapter.
Audio CDs and Video CDs use tracks to divide up the content of a disc. The DVD equivalent is called a chapter. See also Chapter.
WMA is short for Windows Media Audio and refers to an audio compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporation. WMA data can be encoded by using Windows Media Player version 9 or Windows Media Player for Windows XP. Files are recognized by their file extension.wma or.WMA. Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

DVR-520H-S IR CODES
FUNCTION POWER ON OFF ONE TOUCH COPY OPEN/CLOSE HDD DVD AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE PLAY MODE INPUT SELECT CHANNELCHANNEL+ VCR+ CLEAR DISC NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST HOME MENU RETURN ENTER UP ARROW LEFT ARROW RIGHT ARROW DOWN ARROW SCAN BACK SCAN FORWARD PLAY PAUSE STOP CM Back CM Skip CHAPTER BACK CHAPTER FORWARD STEP BACK STEP FORWARD RECORD START RECORD STOP RECORD MODE TIMER RECORD DISC HISTORY NAVI MARK CHAPTER MARK EASY TIMER DISPLAY COMMAND 1 AB 2C AB 2C AB 2C AB 2A AB 2C AB 2A AB 2A AB 2C AB 2C AB 2C AB 2C AB 2A AB 2A AB 2A AB 2A AB 2C AB 2C AB 2C AB 2C AB 2C AB 2C AB 2C AB 2C AB 2C AB 2C AB 25 AB 24 AB 22 AB 23 AB 20 AB 2A AB 2A AB 27 AB 26 AB 2C AB 2C AB 28 AB 21 AB 2A AB 2A AB 2A AB 2A AB 2A AB 2A AB 2C AB 2C AB 2C AB 2C AB 2C AB 2C AB 2C AB 2C AB 2C AB 2C AB 2C COMMAND 2 AF BC AF BA AF BB AF 36 AF B6 AF 64 AF 65 AF BE AF 36 AF B5 AF 7F AF AE AF 6F AF 6E AF 66 AF E5 AF B4 AF B9 AF B0 AF F4 AF EF AF F2 AF 63 AF 64 AF F3

AF AC AF AD

AF B8 AF B7
AF AF AF AF AF AF AF AF AF AF AF AF AF AF AF AF AF
6B A6 A7 3A E3 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 A0