Instructions for Gameplay recording using the Pioneer DVR-550H-K DVD Recorder.
Note: Consult diagram on last page for the button layout of the remote control. 1. Turn on the video game console. 2. Make sure the correct time is set on the DVD Recorder by looking at the front panel. If necessary, to set the date/time: 2.1 Turn on the DVD Recorder and Press HOME MENU on the remote control and select Initial Setup, then press ENTER 2.2 Select Basic and then select Clock Setting. 2.3 Select Manual 2.4 Select the correct time zone (Canada Mountain) and press ENTER. 2.5 Set the current date and time and then press ENTER. 2.6 Press HOME MENU to exit. 3. Turn the DVD Recorder (Pioneer CVR-550H-K) on. To Start Recording NOTE: To maintain data redundancy, it is best to record gameplay footage to the units internal hard drive (HDD) and then copy the footage to DVD-Rs. You are advised to make multiple recordings (rather than one long recording). For example, record a single mission or level, then press STOP REC during an inactive sequence or pause-screen, and then begin recording again when you start a new level. 1. Press HDD/DVD (on the remote or the unit) until HDD appears on the screen. 2. Press REC MODE (on the remote or the unit)* so that SP 2h00m/DVD appears on screen. 3. Press INPUT SELECT (on the remote or the unit)* and select the appropriate source. (for example, L1 for the Xbox, L3 for the PS2). 4. To start recording gameplay footage, press REC (on the remote or the unit). 5. When finished a mission or level, press STOP REC (on the remote or the unit) to end recording. *Note: The REC MODE and INPUT SELECT buttons are hidden behind a panel on both the remote and the unit.
To Transfer Gameplay Recordings to DVD-R. 1. Press HDD/DVD (on the remote or the unit) until HDD appears on the screen. 2. Press HOME MENU on the remote control and select Copy, then press ENTER 3. Select HDD - > DVD and press ENTER 4. If you are asked to select a type of Copy List, select Create New Copy List and press ENTER 5. When prompted, insert a recordable disc (DVD-R) in the tray. It will take a few seconds for the disc to be read. 6. Select the titles from the list and press ENTER to add to the copy list. If you receive a message about edit points, please ignore. 7. When finished selecting titles, highlight Next and press ENTER 8. The copy list will appear. You can highlight Next and press ENTER. 9. On the next screen, make sure Recording Mode is set to High Speed and that Finalize is set to On. If you need to change the settings, select Recording Mode or Finalize and select ENTER, highlight High Speed or On respectively and press ENTER. 10. Highlight Start Copy and press ENTER 11. Select a menu template and press ENTER The recording process will take a few minutes. If again prompted to Finalize the DVD, select Yes. 12. When completed, press HOME MENU to exit. 13. Remove and Label the DVD with the following information: (Title of Game) VOB files, Disc # Date Your Name 14. Transfer files (VOB files on the DVD) to one of the computers in W700 that has the program MPED Video Wizard. 15. Quickly check the quality of each file in MPEG Video Wizard. If each file is of suitable quality, then delete the titles on the DVD Recorder. SPECIAL NOTES: Moving the DVD Recorder Do not move the recorder immediately after switching it off. If you need to move the recorder, please follow the steps below:
1 After the message POWER OFF is shown on the front panel display, wait at least two minutes. 2 Unplug from the wall socket. 3 Move the recorder.
Diagram 1. Remote Control for Pioneer DVR-550H-K DVD Recorder.

DVR550H_WV_EN.book 15

Connections Front panel connections
On the front panel there is a flip-down cover that hides more connections. Left side:
12 DV IN A DV input i.LINK connector, suitable for connecting a DV camcorder. Right side:
INPUT 2 S-VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) R AUDIO
13 INPUT 2 Audio/video input (stereo analog audio; composite and S-video), especially suitable for camcorders, game consoles, portable audio, etc.

DVR550H_WV_EN.book 16

Connections Easy connections
The setup described below is a basic setup that allows you to watch and record TV programmes, and play discs. Other types of connections are explained starting on the following page. Important These connections use SCART cables (not supplied). If your TV (or VCR) does not have a SCART connection, and you want to use the supplied audio/video cable, see Using the supplied audio/video cable on page 17. The AV1 (RGB)-TV AV connector can output ordinary (composite), S-video or RGB video, plus stereo analog audio. The AV2 (INPUT 1/DECODER) connector accepts ordinary, S-video and RGB video input, as well as stereo analog audio. See AV1 Out on page 115 and AV2/L1 In on page 116 for how to setup these options. Before making or changing any rear panel connections, make sure that all components are switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet.
To antenna input From antenna output Antenna/cable TV wall outlet
1 Connect the cable from the antenna/ cable TV outlet to the antenna input on your VCR. If you are not connecting a VCR in the chain, connect it to the ANTENNA IN (RF IN) jack on this recorder and skip the next step. 2 Use an RF antenna cable (one is supplied) to connect the antenna output of your VCR to the ANTENNA IN (RF IN) of this recorder. 3 Use another RF antenna cable to connect the ANTENNA OUT of this recorder to the antenna input on your TV. 4 Use a SCART cable (not supplied) to connect the AV1 (RGB)-TV AV connector on this recorder to the SCART AV connector on your TV. 5 Use another SCART cable to connect the AV2 (INPUT 1/DECODER) AV connector to a SCART AV connector on your VCR. Tip This recorder has a through function which allows you to record a TV programme from the built-in TV tuner in this recorder while watching a video playing on your VCR (To use this feature when the recorder is in standby, Power Save must be set to Off see Power Save on page 113).

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 above for how to connect the G-LINK cable. Important Do not connect your decoder box directly to this recorder. Information from the decoder (for example, relating to pay TV services), is only viewable when this recorder is off (in standby). For timer recording to work properly on this recorder, the VCR/satellite receiver/ cable box must also be switched on during recording.
1 Connect the cable from the antenna/ cable TV outlet to the antenna input on your VCR/satellite receiver/cable box. 2 Use a SCART cable (not supplied) to connect your decoder to your VCR/ satellite receiver/cable box. See the manual for your decoder box for more detailed instructions. 3 Use a SCART cable to connect your VCR/satellite receiver/cable box to the AV2 (INPUT 1/DECODER) AV connector on this recorder. 4 Use a SCART cable to connect the AV1 (RGB)-TV AV connector to your TV.

DVR550H_WV_EN.book 20

Connections 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 recorders built-in TV tuner. Important Do not connect this recorder through your VCR, satellite receiver or cable box. Always connect each component directly to your TV or AV amplifier/ receiver. 3 Use another SCART cable to connect the AV2 (INPUT 1/DECODER) AV connector to a SCART AV connector on your decoder box. This enables you to record scrambled TV channels.
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. Youll probably also want to connect a video output to your AV amplifier/receiver. Use the ordinary video output (as shown here), or the S-video output. Important
Antenna/cable TV wall outlet
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER) G-LINK
Noise may be output from your speakers if the recorder is not set up to work with your AV amplifier/receiver properly (see Audio Out on page 117). Do not connect this recorder to your TV through your VCR using A/V cables. Always connect it directly to your TV.
1 Connect RF antenna cables as shown. This enables you to watch and record TV channels. 2 Use a SCART cable (not supplied) to connect the AV1 (RGB)-TV AV connector to a SCART AV connector on your TV. This enables you to watch discs.

Note 1 In order to use this setup, you will need to make the following settings from the Initial Setup menu: Set the AV2/L1 In setting to Decoder from the Initial Setup menu (see AV2/L1 In on page 116). From the Manual CH Setting screen, set the Decoder setting for the scrambled channels to On (see Manual CH Setting on page 114).

DVR550H_WV_EN.book 21

ANTENNA R IN AUDIO L
The HDMI connector outputs uncompressed digital video, as well as almost every kind of digital audio.

AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT

1 Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI OUT connector on this recorder to an HDMI connector on an HDMI-compatible monitor.
To audio/video input To digital input

To HDMI input

AV amp/ receiver

From video output

HDMI-compatible display

To video input

PB Y PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
1 Connect RF antenna cables as shown. This enables you to watch and record TV channels. 2 Connect the DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL jack on this recorder to a coaxial digital input on your AV amplifier/receiver. This enables you to listen to multichannel surround sound. 3 Connect the analog AUDIO OUTPUT and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks on this recorder to an analog audio and video input on your AV amplifier/receiver. 4 Connect the AV amplifier/receivers video output to a video input on your TV. The arrow on the cable connector body should be face down for correct alignment with the connector on the recorder. When connected to an HDMI component or HDCP-compatible DVI component, the HDMI indicator lights. HDMI setup is generally automatic. There are however settings you can change if you need to. See HDMI Output (only available when an HDMI device is connected) on page 121 for more information. Note that the HDMI settings remain in effect until you change them, or connect a new HDMI component.

Connecting using HDMI

If you have an HDMI or DVI-equipped1 monitor or display2, you can connect it to this recorder using an HDMI cable (not supplied).
Note 1 Depending on the component you have connected, using a DVI connection may result in unreliable signal transfers. 2 The pixel resolution of this recorders HDMI video output is (according to TV format): NTSC (720 x 480i/p, 1280 x 720p, 1920 x 1080i/p) and PAL (720 x 576i/p, 1280 x 720p, 1920 x 1080i/p). If your display is not compatible with these resolutions the picture may not be correctly reproduced.

DVR550H_WV_EN.book 22

Important An HDMI connection can only be made with DVI-equipped components compatible with both DVI and Highbandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). If you choose to connect to a DVI connector, you will need a DVI to HDMI adaptor cable. A DVI to HDCP connection, however, does not support audio. Consult your local audio dealer for more information. The HDMI connection is compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz, 16 bit/ 20 bit/24 bit 2-channel linear PCM signals, as well as Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG audio bitstream. If your connected component is only compatible with Linear PCM, the signal is output as Linear PCM (DTS audio is not output). If you have connected to a Pioneer plasma display, please select the HDMI setup on the display (refer to the supplied manual for more on this). HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC.

Searching

You can search for programmes by category, subcategory or by keyword (My Choice). Categories for searching include Movies (purple), Sport (green), Children (blue) and Others (teal). In some countries there is a further subcategory available called Tip of the Day. These are programmes recommended by a local partner, such as a TV magazine.
Note 1 If youre using an external tuner (satellite tuner, for example), there will be a short delay of a couple of seconds while it tunes to the channel. This is normal.

DVR550H_WV_EN.book 38

Using My Choice keywords for a search
In addition to the standard categories, you can also set your own keywords.

My TV Area

The My TV Area allows you to set up a personal profile. You can define a profile by channels, themes and/or keywords. As soon as a personal profile has been set, the GUIDE Plus+ system continuously scans the TV listings for the next seven days. Whenever you access the My TV Area, a list of programmes matching your profile appears. From the My TV Area you can: Set up a profile by channel, theme and/ or keyword. Edit and delete profiles. Read programme synopses. Tune to a programme thats currently showing. Set a programme to record. Access Information panels.

Access My Choice.

2 Press the YELLOW Action button to add a keyword.

Setting up a profile

Enter a keyword to appear in 3 the menu. You can set up a profile with any combination of up to 16 channels, four categories and 16 keywords. 1 Select My TV from the Menu bar. 2 Press the YELLOW Action button to set a profile.
When youre finished, press the GREEN Action button to exit and continue. 4
ENTER Start the keyword search. You can delete or edit keywords using the RED and GREEN Action buttons. When you have set more than two keywords, an All subcategory automatically appears which allows you to search for all your keywords.
Channels is now highlighted.

DVR550H_WV_EN.book 39

Note 1 Not all TVs support this feature. Check the instructions that came with your TV if you are unsure. This feature will not work unless your TV is compatible with AV Link. See the operating instructions that came with your TV if youre unsure about your TVs compatibility with this feature.

DVR550H_WV_EN.book 55

Using Pause Live TV

PAUSE LIVE TV

Tip When the Pause Live TV setting (see page 123) is set to TVs Tuner, you can press PAUSE LIVE TV while the recorder is in standby to switch on and immediately start recording. When set to Recorders Tuner, it is not possible to use the Pause Live TV feature from standby. After pressing PAUSE LIVE TV, it will take at least 10 seconds for the picture to change (during this time, all controls except the power button are inoperative). (Note that startup from standby is not possible if you have selected Recorders Tuner in Pause Live TV on page 123.) Please note that you cant record from another component (VCR, etc.) that is connected by a SCART cable to the AV2 (INPUT 1/DECODER) connector using the Pause Live TV feature.
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.
3 Press to stop the recording. The operation is slightly different depending on the viewing source. See the Operation table below for details.

Operation table

Viewing source TV built-in analog tuner TV/DVD Pause Live TV mode of DVR source function button DVR TV Pause Live TV Condition Preset channel of DVR and TV are matched after downloading from TV.
Direct TV recording*1 Preset channel of DVR and TV are NOT matched after downloading from TV. Record TV programme that youre watching. TV built-in digital tuner TV Direct TV recording*1 Preset channel info. in D.TV cannot be shared by DVR even after Download from TV. Record TV programme that youre watching. Direct TV recording*1 Record TV programme that youre watching.

DVR550H_WV_EN.book 66

Pauses playback, or restarts playback when paused. Press to start scanning. Press repeatedly to increase the scanning speed.

Playing DivX video files

The table below shows the basic playback controls for DivX video files.
Press to skip to previous/next track. When a PBC menu is displayed, press to display the previous/next page. (During playback you can also use the front panel CH +/ buttons.) During playback, enter a track number then press ENTER to skip directly to that track. Press CLEAR to clear a number entry and start again. While a PBC menu screen is displayed, use to select numbered menu items. Video CD only: Each press skips backward/forward progressively up to a maximum of two hours in either direction. Note that this function doesnt work when playing in PBC mode. While paused, press and hold to start slow-motion playback. Press repeatedly to change the playback speed (forward only). While paused, press to advance a single frame (forward only). Press to display the disc menu of a Video CD/Super VCD playing in PBC mode.
Press to start playback. If RESUME is displayed onscreen, playback starts from the place last stopped. Playback of titles (DivX les) proceeds in alphabetical order. 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.
Press to skip to previous/next title. (During playback you can also use the front panel CH +/ buttons.) While paused, press to advance one frame. Press and hold to start slow motion playback (press repeatedly to change the slow motion play speed). Press to display the playback audio type; press repeatedly to change the playback audio type. Press to display subtitle information; press repeatedly to change subtitles.

DVR550H_WV_EN.book 67

Playback 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.
Changing the display style of the Disc Navigator
You can choose to display titles in the Disc Navigator in various different ways, sorted alphabetically, by recording date, by genre, and so on. You can also choose whether to display four or eight titles on the screen at the same time.
Using the Disc Navigator with recordable discs and the HDD

L+R Both channels (default) L Left channel only R Right channel only

CD Video CD WMA/MP3

Stereo Stereo (default) 1/L Left channel only 2/R Right channel only
Note 1 Some discs only allow you to change audio language from the disc menu. Press MENU or TOP MENU to access. To set audio language preferences, see Audio Language on page 118. 2 Only when HDD Recording Format is set to Video Mode Off (HDD Recording Format on page 120). 3 When playing a Bilingual recording on a VR mode disc, if you are listening to the Dolby Digital soundtrack via the digital output, you cannot switch the audio channel. Set Dolby Digital Out to Dolby Digital PCM (see Dolby Digital Out on page 117) or listen via the analog outputs if you need to switch the audio channel.

DVR550H_WV_EN.book 73

Super VCD
HDD and removable disc activity display
Press DISPLAY once to see the HDD and removable disc (DVD, etc.) activity. Use the HDD/DVD button to switch between the two kinds of display. The example displays below show highspeed copying from HDD to DVD, and HDD chase playback.

Rec Mode SP(2h00m/DVD)

1 Stereo Soundtrack 1/Stereo (default) 1 L Soundtrack 1/Left channel 1 R Soundtrack 1/Right channel 2 Stereo Soundtrack 2/Stereo 2 L Soundtrack 2/Left channel 2 R Soundtrack 2/Right channel

Switching camera angles

Remain 10h35m Stop
Hi-Speed Copy HDD DVD 0h08m left

DVD-RW Video

Remain hm Stop
Some DVD-Video discs feature scenes shot from two or more angles check the disc box for details: it should be marked with a icon if it contains multi-angle scenes. When a multi-angle scene is playing, the same icon appears on screen to let you know that other angles are available (this can be switched off if you prefer see Angle Indicator on page 121). Switch the camera angle. The angle number is displayed onscreen. If the disc was paused, playback starts again with the new angle.

SHIFT ANGLE

Remain 10h35m Chase Play Rec

Remain 0h52m Stop

Recording time Relative playback position
Shows recording restrictions for the current channel programme
Stop DVD-RW VR Original ABC Pr 1 Stereo Copy Once
Displaying disc information on-screen
You can display various on-screen information about the disc loaded or the HDD.

DISPLAY

Resume XP (1h00m/DVD) Finalized : Comedy shows

Disc Name

DVD Mode
Indicates copy-protected material Indicates a multi-angle scene
Play DVD-R Video 32 0. 00. 15 Chapter Time 0. 00. 21 Chapter Total 0h01m52s 4.32Mbps : 21/11 Football match !
Display/change the on-screen information. Press once to show the HDD and removable disc (DVD, etc.) activity together. Press again to show the status of just the currently selected playback/ recording device (HDD or removable disc). To hide the information display, press DISPLAY repeatedly until it disappears.

Title Name

Indicates the data transfer rate

DVR550H_WV_EN.book 74

Tip See Switching camera angles on page 73 for more on multi-angle scene switching. When using the simultaneous play and record feature, the display shows information for playback only. During real-time copy, the copy source playback information is displayed. The Video mode DVD-R/-RW displays become the same as a DVD-Video disc once the disc is finalized. The total recording time figure shown in parenthesis is calculated based on a 12 cm/4.7 GB disc at the displayed record setting. Recording and playback times for TV recordings are approximately 0.1 % shorter than the actual time. This is because of the slightly different frame rates of TV broadcasts versus DVD. The frame number is shown next to the elapsed time display when the disc is paused. Copy Once or Cant Record messages may appear in the stop or recording displays. These indicate that the broadcast TV programme contains copy control information.

DVR550H_WV_EN.book 75

Playing and recording from a DV camcorder Chapter 8
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. You cant control this unit remotely from a component connected to the DV IN jack. The recorder will only start recording from the DV IN jack if there is a valid signal. Recording will pause if the signal is interrupted during recording. If your source is copy-protected using Copy Guard, you will not be able to record it. See Restrictions on video recording on page 50 for more details.

6 Select a title to edit. A menu appears of Copy List editing commands: Erase Erase individual titles from the Copy List (see Erase on page 80). Move Change the order of titles in the Copy List (see Move on page 86). Preview Check the content of a title in the Copy List.
Note 1 When copying to a DVD-R/-RW (Video mode) or DVD+R/+RW, the chapter markers in the copy may not be in exactly the same position as the original. 2 When the copy mode is set to something other than High-Speed Copy for copying to a DVD-R/-RW (Video mode) or DVD+R/+RW, the chapter markers of the original are not copied. Chapter markers are put into the copy at regular intervals, according to the Auto Chapter setting (see also Auto Chapter (Video) and Auto Chapter (DVD+R/+RW) on page 120). 3 When copying to a DVD+R/+RW, MN1 to MN3 and SEP modes are not available. 4 XP+ mode available only when copying to HDD.

DVR550H_WV_EN.book 95

Optimized1,2 The recording quality is automatically adjusted so that the Copy List fits on to the space available on the disc. Copying is carried out in real-time. When you change the recording mode setting, you can see how much disc 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.

Select a backup option.

Start new disc back-up

Resume writing data

Erase back-up data
There are three backup options: Start new disc back-up Start making a backup of a disc. Resume writing data Record the backup data already on the HDD to a recordable DVD. Erase back-up data Erase the backup data on the HDD. 3 Load the disc you want to make a backup of. You can only make backup copies of finalized Video mode DVD-R/-RW discs, finalized DVD+R or DVD+RW discs (excluding DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL discs).
Disc Back-up No disc. Please load a disc to be backed-up.

Bilingual

1 Select the title containing the audio you want to change.
2 Select Bilingual from the command menu panel.

3 option.

Select a bilingual audio

Using disc backup

Motion Auto1 Motion Off Off Off Off

Still Max Max Max

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

YNR CNR Detail White AGC

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 set to Auto, but try switching to Off if the picture appears unnatural.

DVR550H_WV_EN.book 111

3-D Y/C Adjusts the brightness/colour 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 (colour) component. Detail Adjusts how sharp edges appear. White AGC Turn on for automatic white level adjustment. White Level Adjusts the intensity of white. Black Level Adjusts the intensity of black. Black Setup Corrects the standard reference black level (525 Input Line System only). Hue Adjusts overall balance between red and green. Chroma Level Adjusts how rich the colours appear.
14 Setting the picture quality for disc playback
This setting determines how the picture will look when playing discs.
1 With a disc playing (or paused), press to display the Home Menu.

Select a setting.

TV Detailed Settings
There are six presets available: TV suitable for LCD and cathode-ray tube TVs PDP suitable for plasma display screens Professional suitable for professional monitors 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 (TV, PDP or Professional).

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.
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).

DVR550H_WV_EN.book 112

2 Move the cursor down and select Detailed Settings. White Level Adjusts the intensity of white. White Level is ineffective for HDMI output. Black Level Adjusts the intensity of black. Black Level is ineffective for HDMI output. Black Setup Corrects the standard reference black level. Black Setup is ineffective for HDMI output. Gamma Correction Adjusts the brightness of darker images. Gamma Correction is ineffective for HDMI output. Hue Adjusts overall balance between red and green. Hue is ineffective for HDMI output. Chroma Level Adjusts how rich the colours appear. Chroma Level is ineffective for HDMI output. 4 Use the / buttons to adjust the currently selected picture quality setting. 5 When you have all the settings as you want them, press HOME MENU to exit. Tip To see more of the picture as you adjust different settings, press ENTER after selecting the setting you want to adjust.
Memory1 Detailed Settings
3 Select the picture quality setting you want to adjust.
Memory1 Prog. Motion PureCinma YNR BNR MNR Sharpness Detail Off Off Off Soft Soft Motion Auto1 Max Max Max Fine Fine Still
You can adjust the following settings: Prog. Motion Adjusts the motion and still picture quality when video output is set to progressive. (Prog. Motion is ineffective when PureCinema is On.) PureCinema This setting optimizes the picture for film material when the video output is set to progressive. Usually set to Auto 1 but try switching to Auto 2, On or Off if the picture appears unnatural. YNR Adjusts the amount of noise reduction (NR) applied to the Y (brightness) component. BNR Adjusts the amount of noise reduction (NR) applied to the block noise (artefacts visible in areas of flat colour, caused by MPEG compression). MNR Adjusts the amount of noise reduction (NR) applied to the mosquito noise (artefacts visible around the edges of an image, caused by MPEG compression). Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the high-frequency (detailed) elements in the picture. Sharpness is ineffective for HDMI output. Detail Adjusts how sharp edges appear.

Resetting the recorder

If you need to, you can reset the recorder to all its factory settings. 1 Make sure that the recorder is on.
2 Using the front panel controls, press and hold STOP and press STANDBY/ ON. The recorder turns off with all settings reset.

DVR550H_WV_EN.book 140

Additional information Specifications
Power requirements. 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption.42 W Power consumption in standby mode. 0.67 W (Front panel display: off) Weight. 4.1 kg Dimensions.420 mm (W) x 75 mm (H) x 288 mm (D) Operating temperature. +5 C to +35 C Operating humidity. 5 % to 85 % (no condensation) TV system.NTSC (external input only) /PAL/SECAM Readable discs DVD-Video, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, Video CD, Super VCD, CD, CD-R/-RW (WMA, MP3, JPEG, CD-DA, DivX) Recording discs and formats DVD-R/-RW: VR mode and Video mode DVD+R/+RW: +VR mode DVD-RAM: VR mode DVD-R DL: VR mode and Video mode DVD+R DL: +VR mode Video recording format Sampling frequency. 13.5 MHz Compression format.MPEG Audio recording format Sampling frequency. 48 kHz Compression format. Dolby Digital or Linear PCM (uncompressed) Recording time HDD (160 GB) XP+. Approx. 23 h Fine (XP). Approx. 34 h Standard Play (SP). Approx. 68 h Long Play (LP). Approx. 136 h Extended Play (EP). Approx. 204 h Super Long Play (SLP). Approx. 272 h Super Extended Play (SEP). Approx. 340 h Manual Mode (MN). Approx. 23 h to 455 h DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-RAM Fine (XP). Approx. 1 h Standard Play (SP). Approx. 2 h Long Play (LP). Approx. 4 h Extended Play (EP). Approx. 6 h Super Long Play (SLP). Approx. 8 h Super Extended Play (SEP). Approx. 10 h (DVD-R/-RW, DVD-RAM only) Manual Mode (MN) DVD-R/-RW/-RAM. Approx. 1 h to 13 h DVD+R/+RW. Approx. 1 h to 8 h DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL Fine (XP). Approx. 1 h 51 m Standard Play (SP). Approx. 3 h 35 m Long Play (LP). Approx. 7 h 11 m Extended Play (EP). Approx. 10 h 46 m Super Long Play (SLP). Approx. 14 h 21 m Super Extended Play (SEP). Approx. 17 h 57 m (DVD-R DL only) Manual Mode (MN) DVD-R DL. Approx. 1 h 51 m to 24 h DVD+R DL. Approx. 1 h 51 m to 14 h 21 m
Programmes. 1 month/32 programmes Clock. Quartz lock (24-hour digital display)

Receivable channels

SECAM B/G PAL B/G PAL I
Frequency 44 MHz to 89 MHz 104 MHz to 300 MHz Channel A to C X to Z D to J 11, 13 S1 to S20

VHF (low) VHF (high)

Channel E2 to E4 X to Z 104 MHz to 300 MHz E5 to E12 S1 to S20 M1 to M10 U1 to UMHz to 470 MHz S21 to SMHz to 862 MHz E21 to E69
Frequency 47 MHz to 89 MHz

Hyper UHF

302 MHz to 470 MHz S21 to SMHz to 862 MHz E21 to E69

SECAM L

VHF (low) VHF (high) Frequency 49 MHz to 65 MHz 104 MHz to 300 MHz Channel FB, FC1, FC F1 to F6 B to Q

SECAM D/K PAL D/K

Frequency 49 MHz to 94 MHz 104 MHz to 300 MHz Channel R1 to R5 R6 to R12 S1 to S20 STEREO B/G - A2 I - NICAM L - NICAM B/G - NICAM D/K - NICAM

300 MHz to 470 MHz S21 to SMHz to 862 MHz 21 to 69

DVR550H_WV_EN.book 141

Input/Output
VHF/UHF antenna input/output terminal.VHF/UHF set 75 (IEC connector) Video input. AV2 (Input 1), Input 2 (front), Input 3 (rear) Input level. 1 Vp-p (75 ) Jacks. AV connector (Input 1), RCA jack (Input 2, Input 3) Video output.AV1, Output Output level. 1 Vp-p (75 ) Jacks. AV connector (AV1) RCA jack (Output) S-Video input. AV2 (Input 1), Input 2 (front), Input 3 (rear) Y (luminance) - Input level. 1 Vp-p (75 ) C (colour) - Input level. 300 mVp-p (75 ) Jacks. AV connector (Input 1), 4 pin mini DIN (Input 2, Input 3) S-Video output.AV1, Output Y (luminance) - Output level. 1 Vp-p (75 ) C (colour) - Output level. 300 mVp-p (75 ) Jacks. AV connector (AV1), 4 pin mini DIN (Output) Component video output Output level. Y: 1.0 Vp-p (75 ) PB, PR: 0.7 Vp-p (75 ) Jacks. RCA jacks RGB input. AV2 (Input 1) Input level. 0.7 Vp-p (75 ) Jacks.AV connector (Input 1) RGB output.AV1 Output level. 0.7 Vp-p (75 ) Jacks. AV connector (AV1) Audio input.AV2 (Input 1), Input 2 (front), Input 3 (rear) L/R Input level During audio input. 2 V rms (Input impedance: more than 22 k) Jacks. AV connector (Input 1), RCA jacks (Input 2) Audio output.AV1, Output During audio output. 2 V rms (Output impedance: less than 1.5 k) Jacks. AV connector (AV1), RCA jacks (Output) Control input. Mini jack Digital audio output.Coaxial G-LINK. Mini jack DV input. 4 pin (front) (i.LINK/IEEE 1394 standard) HDMI. 19 pin AV Connectors (21-pin connector assignment) AV connector input/output. 21-pin connector This connector provides the video and audio signals for connection to a compatible colour TV or monitor.
PIN no. AV1 (RGB)-TV / AV2 (INPUT 1/DECODER) 1.Audio 2/R out / Audio 2/R out 2. / Audio 2/R in 11. G out / G in 3. Audio 1/L out / Audio 1/L out 6. / Audio 1/L in 15. R or C out / R or C in 4.GND 17.GND 7. B out / B in 19. Video out or Y out / Video out 20. / Video in or Y in 8. Status 21.GND

Supplied accessories

Remote control.1 Dry cell batteries (AA/R6P).2 Audio/Video cable (red/white/yellow).1 G-LINK cable.1 RF antenna cable.1 Power cable.1 Operating Instructions Warranty card.1 Note: The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice, due to improvement.
This product includes FontAvenue fonts licenced by NEC corporation. FontAvenue is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation.