Pioneer SSP-LX60D manuel d'utilisation

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    RCS-LX60D SX-LX60D SSP-LX60D DVR -LX60D Audio Multi-channel Receiver Subwoofer Speaker System HDD/DVD Recorder Operating Instructions Discover the benefits of registering your product online at http://www .pioneer .co.uk (or http://www .pioneer .eu ) ® ® RCS-LX60D_WV.book 1 ページ 2007年4月24日 火曜日 午後7時57[...]

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    CAUTION This product is a class 1 laser product, but this product contains a laser diode higher than Class 1. To ensure continued safety , do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Re fer all ser vicing to qualified personnel. The following caution label appears on your unit. Location: inside of the HDD/DVD Re[...]

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    IMPORT ANT : THE MOULDED PLUG This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amps and that it is approved by AST A or BSI to BS1362. Check for the AST A mark or the BSI [...]

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    4 En Section One Contents  Section One What’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 01 Speaker Setup Guide Safety precautions when setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Home theater sound setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Front surround setup (recommended) . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Standard surro[...]

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    5 En Section One What’s in the box Please confirm that the following items are all supplied. Receiver subwoofer (SX-LX60D) box: • Remote control (page 18) • AA/R6 dry cell batteries (to confirm operation) x2 (page 21) • Display unit (page 15) • Power cord (page 12) • AM loop antenna (page 10) • FM wire antenna (page 10) • Control ca[...]

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    Speaker Setup Guide 01 6 En Chapter 1 Speaker Setup Guide Safety precautions when setting up When assembling the speakers, lay them down flat on their side to avoid accidents or injury. Make sure to use a stable surface when assembling, setting up, and placing the speakers. If the speakers are to be used in a stacked configuration, always use the p[...]

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    Speaker Setup Guide 01 7 En 1 Attach the smaller non-skid pads to the base of each of the front, center and surround speakers. The four large non-skid pads are for the receiver subwoofer (as shown). Use the adhesive side of the pads to attach them to the base (flat surface) of each speaker. 2 Stack the speakers and fix with the brackets. Each speak[...]

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    Speaker Setup Guide 01 8 En Standard surround setup This is a standard multichannel surround sound speaker setup for optimal 5.1 channel home theater sound. The center speakers can be installed independently in the center if desired. 1 Attach the smaller non-skid pads to the base of each of the front, center and surround speakers. The four large no[...]

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    Speaker Setup Guide 01 9 En Wall mounting the speakers The front, center and surround speakers have a mounting hole which can be used to mount the speaker on the wall. Before mounting • Remember that the speaker system is heavy and that its weight could cause the screws to work loose, or the wall material to fail to support it, resulting in the s[...]

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    Connecting up 02 10 En Chapter 2 Connecting up Basic connections Important • When connecting this system or changing connections, be sure to switch power off and disconnect the power cord from the wall socket. After completing all connections, connect the power cords to the wall socket. Note • When using the display unit in a wall-mounted locat[...]

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    Connecting up 02 11 En 1 Connect the HDD/DVD recorder to the receiver subwoofer. a. Plug the control cable into the CONTROL OUT jack on the rear of the receiver subwoofer. Plug the other end of the cable into the CONTROL IN jack on the rear of the HDD/DVD recorder. b. Plug the coaxial cable into the DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT (DVD/DVR 1) jack on the rear [...]

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    Connecting up 02 12 En 5 Connect each speaker. • The front and surround speaker cables have a color- coded connector at one end and two bare wires at the other end. • Since there is only one terminal to connect the two center speakers, you will need to use the supplied Y- cable for the connection. • Twist and pull off the protective shields o[...]

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    Connecting up 02 13 En • When connections are completed, adjust the cable placements. If the speakers have been fixed with the brackets, fix the cable to the groove in the brackets as shown. • Fasten the cables together with the spiral wrap. Hold multiple cables together and place the wrap over the cables from the end. Wrap the spiral wrap with[...]

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    Connecting up 02 14 En 7 Connect the HDD/DVD recorder to your TV. 1 • Connect the VIDEO OUTPUT jack to a video input on your TV. Use the yellow jack of the supplied audio/video cable for the video connection. • Connect the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks to the corresponding audio inputs on your TV. Use the red and white jacks of the supplied audio/ video c[...]

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    Controls and displays 03 15 En Chapter 3 Controls and displays Display unit 1  STANDBY/ON Press to switch the system on/into standby. 2 Front panel display See below for details. 3 IR remote sensor (page 20) 4 AUDIO INPUT (page 33) Press repeatedly to select one of the external audio inputs ( DVD/DVR1 , DVD/DVR2 , DIGITAL or ANALOG ). 5 SURROUND[...]

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    Controls and displays 03 16 En HDD/DVD Recorder 1 A.TV indicator Lights when analog TV is selected. D.TV indicator Lights when digital TV is selected. PLTV indicator Lights during recording started using the Pause Live TV feature. DivX indicator Lights during DivX playback. COPY indicator Lights when copying is underway. 2 HDD/DVD Press to switch b[...]

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    Controls and displays 03 17 En Display 1  Lights during playback; blinks when playback is paused. 2  Lights when copying. 3  Lights during recording; blinks when recording is paused. 4 (page 86) Lights when a timer recording has been set. (Indicator blinks if the timer has been set to DVD but there isn’t a recordable disc loaded, or the [...]

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    Controls and displays 03 18 En Remote control Important • Functions printed in green on the remote control are accessed by switching the MAIN / SUB switch to SUB . 1  RECORDER Press to switch the recorder on or into standby. 2  RECEIVER Press to switch the receiver subwoofer on or into standby. 3 Input select buttons HDD/DVD (page 83) Press[...]

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    Controls and displays 03 19 En 9 DISC NAVIGATOR (page 94, 105 ) / TOP MENU (page 92) Press to display the Disc Navigator screen, or the top menu if a DVD-Video or finalized DVD-R/-RW (Video) disc is loaded. 10 GUIDE Press to display the EPG screen; press again to exit. 11 HOME MENU Press to display the Home Menu, from which you can navigate many fu[...]

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    Controls and displays 03 20 En SURROUND Use to select a Surround mode (page 26). ADVANCED Use to select a Pioneer original surround mode (page 27). SOUND (page 28) Press to access the sound menu, from which you can adjust bass and treble, etc. SLEEP Press to set the sleep timer (page 36). CLEAR Press to clear an entry and start again. 23 PAUSE LIVE[...]

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    Controls and displays 03 21 En Putting the batteries in the remote control 1 Open the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote control. 2 Insert two AA/R6 batteries into the battery compartment following the indications (  ,  ) inside the compartment. 3 Close the cover. Caution Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such [...]

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    Before you start 04 22 En Chapter 4 Before you start Switching on The HDD/DVD recorder and receiver subwoofer have separate power switches. The power switch for the receiver subwoofer is located on the display unit. The table below shows what needs to be switched on for various system functions: Setting up After connecting and installing the HDD/DV[...]

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    Before you start 04 23 En Basic operation This manual is split into to parts, one covering using the receiver subwoofer, the other using the HDD/DVD recorder. Below are some common operations and where to find them explained in this manual. Watching a DVD Remember that when using the remote to control the HDD/DVD recorder, you should point the remo[...]

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    Getting started 05 24 En Chapter 5 Getting started Important • To access green functions on the remote, move the slider switch from MAIN to SUB . System demo setting Switches the automatic demo feature on or off (this starts when you plug in for the first time). 1 Switch the system into standby. 2 Press SETUP. 3 Use the / buttons to select [...]

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    Getting started 05 25 En 1 Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the rear panel. 2 Place the microphone at your normal listening position. Place it about ear height, and make sure it is level by using a table or chair. Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone. 3 If the receiver subwoofer is off, press[...]

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    Listening to your system 06 26 En Chapter 6 Listening to your system Important • To access green functions on the remote, move the slider switch from MAIN to SUB . Auto listening mode The Auto listening mode is the simplest way to listen to any source as it was mastered: the output from the speakers mirrors the channels in the source material. If[...]

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    Listening to your system 06 27 En Using Front Stage Surround Advance The Front Stage Surround Advance modes are effective when you are using the Front surround speaker setup as described on page 6. • Press F.S.SURR to select a Front Stage Surround Advance mode. Press repeatedly to select FOCUS5.1 , WIDE5.1 or EXTRAPWR . • FOCUS5.1 – Use to pr[...]

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    Listening to your system 06 28 En • While listening to a stereo source, press SOUND RETRIEVER. Press repeatedly to switch between: • RTRV ON — Switches the Sound Retriever on. • RTRV OFF — Switches the Sound Retriever off. Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ You can listen to sources using the Acoustic Calibration EQ set in Using the A[...]

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    Listening to the radio 07 29 En Chapter 7 Listening to the radio Important • To access green functions on the remote, move the slider switch from MAIN to SUB . Listening to the radio The tuner can receive both FM and AM broadcasts, and lets you memorize your favorite stations so you don’t have to manually tune in every time you want to listen. [...]

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    Listening to the radio 07 30 En Memorizing stations You can save up to 30 station presets so that you always have easy access to your favorite stations without having to tune in manually each time. 1 Tune to an AM or FM radio station. Select mono or auto-stereo reception (FM) or the Noise Cut mode (AM) as necessary. These settings are saved along w[...]

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    Surround sound settings 08 31 En Chapter 8 Surround sound settings Important • To access green functions on the remote, move the slider switch from MAIN to SUB . Using the Setup menu From the Setup menu you can access all the surround sound settings of the system 1 , including channel levels, speaker distances, dynamic range adjustment and dual m[...]

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    Surround sound settings 08 32 En Dynamic Range Control 1 When watching Dolby Digital or DTS material at low volume, low level sounds — including some of the dialog — can be difficult to hear properly. Using one of the Dynamic Range Control (DRC) settings can help by bringing up the low level sounds, while controlling high level peaks. Dynamic R[...]

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    Other connections 9 33 En Chapter 9 Other connections Important • When connecting this system or changing connections, be sure to switch power off and disconnect the power cord from the wall socket. After completing all connections, connect the power cord to the wall socket. Connecting auxiliary components This system has optical-type digital inp[...]

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    Other connections 9 34 En Connecting external antennas For an external AM antenna, use 5 to 6 meters of vinyl- insulated wire and set up either indoors or outdoors. Leave the loop antenna connected. For an external FM antenna, use a PAL connector to hook up an external FM antenna. Using this unit with a Pioneer plasma display If you have a Pioneer [...]

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    Other connections 9 35 En SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Make the following settings if you have connected a Pioneer plasma display to this unit using an SR+ cable. 1 Press SR+. 2 Use the / buttons to choose SETUP, then press ENTER. 3 Use the / buttons to choose the setting you want to adjust. The current setting is shown for eac[...]

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    Additional information 10 36 En Chapter 10 Additional information Important • To access green functions on the remote, move the slider switch from MAIN to SUB . Dimming the display You can choose to dim the display if you find it too bright. 1 1 Press SETUP. 2 Use the / buttons to select DIMMER then press ENTER. 3 Use the / buttons to[...]

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    Additional information 10 37 En Installation and maintenance Hints on installation We want you to enjoy using this system for years to come, so please bear in mind the following points when choosing a location: Do...  Use in a well-ventilated room.  Place on a solid, flat, level surface, such as a table, shelf or stereo rack . Don’t...  [...]

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    Additional information 10 38 En Tuner Error Messages Can’t operate using the remote control. • Replace the batteries ( Putting the batteries in the remote control on page 21). • Operate within 7 m, 30° of the remote sensor ( Using the remote control on page 20). • Remove any obstacles or operate from another position. • Avoid exposing th[...]

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    Additional information 10 39 En Glossary Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. Specifications SX-LX60D Audio Multi-channel Receiver Subwoofer • Amplifier section R[...]

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        Section Two HDD/DVD Recorder DVR-LX60D DVRLX60D_WV_EN.book 40 ページ 2007年4月24日 火曜日 午後7時58分[...]

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    41 En Section Two Contents 01 Before you start Symbols used in this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Disc/content format playback compatibility . . . . . . . 43 About the internal hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 02 Connections Rear panel connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Front panel connections .[...]

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    42 En Section Two 13 The Disc Setup menu Basic settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Initialize settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Finalize settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Optimize HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Initi[...]

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    Before you start 01 43 En Chapter 1 Before you start Symbols used in this manual The following icons are provided to help you quickly identify which instructions you need for which kind of disc. HDD Any type of DVD disc (recordable or playback only), finalized or not. Commercially produced DVD, finalized Video mode DVD-R/-RW. Video mode DVD-R/-RW ([...]

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    Before you start 01 44 En HDD/DVD Recording and playback compatibility This recorder can play and record all widely-used DVD disc types, and additionally provides HDD functionality. The table below shows some specific compatibility differences between the different disc types. Notes to table *1 Must be initialized for VR mode recording (page 132). [...]

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    Before you start 01 45 En Correct operation has been confirmed for DL discs: • DVD-R DL ver. 3.0/2x to 4x Mitsubishi Kagaku Media (Verbatim) • DVD-R DL ver. 3.0/2x to 8x Mitsubishi Kagaku Media (Verbatim) That’s JVC • DVD+R DL 2.4x Mitsubishi Kagaku Media (Verbatim) RICOH • DVD+R DL 2.4x to 8x Mitsubishi Kagaku Media (Verbatim) RICOH Abou[...]

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    Before you start 01 46 En DivX video compatibility DivX is a compressed digital video format created by the DivX ® video codec from DivX, Inc. This recorder can play DivX video files burned on CD-R/-RW/-ROM discs. Keeping the same terminology as DVD-Video, individual DivX video files are called “Titles”. When naming files/ titles on a CD-R/-RW[...]

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    Before you start 01 47 En DTS “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. DVB The Digital Video Broadcasting Project, or DVB for short, is a set of open standards for digital broadcasting, covering terrestrial, cable and satellite broadcasts. Based around the MPEG-2 coding system, these open standards ensure that comp[...]

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    Connections 02 48 En Chapter 2 Connections Rear panel connections 1 ANTENNA IN (RF IN)/OUT Connect your TV antenna to the ANTENNA IN (RF IN) jack. The signal is passed through to the ANTENNA OUT jack for connection to your TV. 2 INPUT 3 Stereo analog audio, video and S-video inputs for connection to a VCR or other source component. 3 AV2 (INPUT 1/D[...]

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    Connections 02 49 En Front panel connections On the front panel there is a flip-down cover that hides more connections. Left side: 13 DV IN A DV input i.LINK connector, suitable for connecting a DV camcorder. 14 USB port (Type B) USB port for connecting a PictBridge-compatible printer or PC. 15 USB port (Type A) USB port for connecting a digital ca[...]

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    Connections 02 50 En 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 wa[...]

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    Connections 02 51 En 2 Connect the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks to the corresponding audio inputs on your TV. You can use the supplied audio/video cable, leaving the yellow video plug disconnected. Make sure you match up the left and right outputs with their corresponding inputs for correct stereo sound. Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver If you[...]

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    Connections 02 52 En See the manual that came with your cable/satellite receiver if you’re not sure where the IR receiver is on the front panel. Alternatively, experiment with the remote control, operating it from very close range until you find the place where the receiver responds. Tip • This recorder has a ‘through’ function which allows[...]

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    Connections 02 53 En 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. 1 Connect your TV antenna to the recorder and TV. See Connecting a TV antenna on page 49 for details. 2 Use a SCART cable (not supplied) to connect the [...]

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    Connections 02 54 En • 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). About HDMI HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) supports both video and audio on a single digital connection for use with DVD players and recorders, DTV, set-top boxes, and o[...]

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    Connections 02 55 En Connecting a USB device Using the USB ports on the front of the recorder you can connect USB devices such as digital cameras, printers, keyboards and PCs. Please also see the instructions that came with the device you want to connect before using. Important • Some USB devices may not work with this recorder. • When connecti[...]

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    Getting started 03 56 En Chapter 3 Getting started Switching on and setting up When you switch the recorder on for the first time, you can make several basic settings using the Setup Navigator feature. This takes you through setting the clock, the internal TV tuner and the video output. If you’re using the recorder for the first time, we strongly[...]

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    Getting started 03 57 En 8 Select the analog TV (A.TV) Auto Channel Setting (‘Auto Scan’ or ‘Download from TV’), or ‘Do not set’. • Select Do not set if you want to skip channel setup (because they have already been set up, for example). • You can only use the Download from TV feature if this recorder is connected to your TV using a[...]

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    Getting started 03 58 En Set the date (day/month/year) and time, then press ENTER to make all the settings. • Use the / buttons to change the value in the highlighted field. • Use the / buttons to move from one field to another. • You can go back to the previous screen in the Setup Navigator by pressing RETURN/EXIT . 10 Select the[...]

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    Getting started 03 59 En Setting up the GUIDE Plus+® system This section is only applicable if you chose to use the GUIDE Plus+ system as the EPG type in step 10 of the Setup Navigator above. The GUIDE Plus+® system is a free, interactive on- screen television programming guide. The system offers programme listings for all major channels, one-tou[...]

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    Getting started 03 60 En 4 If you are using an external receiver (such as a satellite receiver) with the supplied G-LINK cable, complete this step, otherwise jump to step 5 below. • See Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver on page 51 for more on using the supplied G-LINK cable. • Select External Receiver 1 , 2 or 3 , then press ENTER[...]

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    Getting started 03 61 En If digital broadcasts start in your area, please set the EPG Type Select setting in the Initial Setup menu to Digital EPG . • Even if you can’t use the EPG functions where you live, you can still set VIDEO Plus+ recordings and manual recordings — see Setting a manual recording on page 69. • The front panel display s[...]

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    Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide 04 62 En Chapter 4 Using the GUIDE Plus+ ® electronic programme guide This chapter is only applicable if the EPG Type Select setting made in the Setup Navigator (or the Initial Setup menu) is set to GUIDE Plus+ . The GUIDE Plus+ system The GUIDE Plus+® system* is a free, interactive on- screen te[...]

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    Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide 04 63 En GUIDE Plus+ navigation The table below shows a summary of the remote buttons you’ll use to navigate the GUIDE Plus+ system. One-Button-Record The RED Action button (Record) is visible anytime you can highlight a programme title, including from the Grid, after a search, or in your recomme[...]

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    Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide 04 64 En 1 Highlight a channel logo. Channel logos are displayed to the left of programme titles. 2 Press the RED Action button (Unlock). The padlock icon above the video window becomes unlocked. It remains unlocked for the remainder of your current TV viewing session. If you want to lock the video[...]

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    Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide 04 65 En 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 [...]

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    Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide 04 66 En 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[...]

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    Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide 04 67 En The Schedule Area The Schedule Area is where you can set, see, edit and delete scheduled (timer) recordings. From the Schedule Area you can: • Edit or delete a One-Button-Recording • Set, edit or delete a VIDEO Plus+ recording • Set, edit or delete a manual recording Editing a schedu[...]

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    Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide 04 68 En 7 Press the GREEN Action button (Frequency) to change the recording frequency. Select from the various options for one-time, daily and weekly recordings. 8 Press YELLOW Action button (Destination) to select the recording destination. Select from DVD , HDD or HDDr (Auto Replace Recording) 1[...]

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    Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide 04 69 En Setting a VIDEO Plus+® recording 1 Select ‘Schedule’ from the Menu bar. 2 Press the RED Action button (VIDEO Plus+). 3 Use the number buttons to enter a PlusCode programming number. • If you live in an area not yet covered by the GUIDE Plus+ system you may also have to input a chann[...]

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    Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide 04 70 En 6 Use the number buttons to enter a channel number, then press the GREEN Action button (Next) to confirm. Alternatively, you can press the YELLOW Action button ( Mosaic ) and use the /// buttons to select a channel from the mosaic, followed by ENTER . The Info Area This area is[...]

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    Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide 04 71 En Making changes to your GUIDE Plus+ setup 1 Select ‘Setup’ from the Menu bar. 2 Highlight the part you want to change. You can change the Language, Country, Postal Code 1 and the External Receiver settings. 3 Press ENTER to confirm. Manual Host Channel setup The GUIDE Plus+ system will [...]

  • Page 72

    Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide 04 72 En • My external receiver was successfully setup. However I have found that when the GUIDE Plus+ system has to change to a channel with a three-digit programme number in the external receiver’s preset, it does not work. It looks like the GUIDE Plus+ system can only send two digits. With t[...]

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    Using the digital electronic programme guide 05 73 En Chapter 5 Using the digital electronic programme guide This chapter is only applicable if the EPG Type Select setting made in the Setup Navigator (or the Initial Setup menu) is set to Digital EPG . The Digital EPG system The Digital EPG shows a table of scheduled digital TV programmes and detail[...]

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    Using the digital electronic programme guide 05 74 En Using the Digital EPG Using the Digital EPG you can check the schedule of digital TV programmes, view information about desired programmes, and/or select programmes. 1 Press to display the Digital EPG screen. The EPG screen updates automatically if the EPG data is acquired successfully. If not, [...]

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    Using the digital electronic programme guide 05 75 En 3 Enter the timer recording settings. Use the / buttons to select a field; use the / buttons to change the value 1 . • CH – Choose a channel (Pr 1 to Pr 99 for analog channels and available digital channels (excluding skip channels)), or one of the external inputs from which to r[...]

  • Page 76

    Using the digital electronic programme guide 05 76 En Editing a timer programme You can change any of the settings in a timer programme before the recording is due to start. Even if a programme is currently being recorded, you can program a new end time or edit its extend time parameter. 1 Press to display the Timer Programme View screen. You can a[...]

  • Page 77

    Using the digital electronic programme guide 05 77 En Note • If you set a DVD timer recording but there is no recordable DVD disc loaded, or the disc loaded doesn’t have enough free space for the complete recording, Recovery is shown. In this case (unless you load a suitable disc before the recording actually starts), the recorder will use the [...]

  • Page 78

    Using the digital electronic programme guide 05 78 En Searching for recommendations (UK only) You can search for recommended programmes generated from the content of the programmes you have scheduled to record 1 . 1 Press TIMER REC. 2 Highlight the timer programme you want to search. 3 Press  then select ‘Recommendation Search’ from the comm[...]

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    Recording 06 79 En Chapter 6 Recording About DVD recording This recorder can record to DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-R DL and DVD+R DL media. DVD-R and DVD-RW discs can be initialized for Video mode or VR mode recording. Each has its advantages, and it depends on what you want to do with the recording which mode you choose. If you want[...]

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    Recording 06 80 En About HDD recording Recording to the hard disk drive (HDD) is very flexible; you have the full choice of recording quality options, including manual mode, and of course you can record, erase and re-record as many times as you like. The capacity of the hard disk drive means that you can store many hours of video on it, even using [...]

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    Recording 06 81 En Using the built-in A.TV and D.TV tuners Switching between A.TV and D.TV tuners • Press to switch between D.TV (digital) and A.TV (analog). Changing channels There are a number of ways to select analog and digital TV channels. 1 Note that you can’t change the TV channel during playback, recording or during recording standby. ?[...]

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    Recording 06 82 En Changing D.TV audio languages • Press to display the current audio language. Press repeatedly to change it to other available languages. Changing D.TV subtitle languages • Press to display the current subtitle language. Press repeatedly to change it to other available languages. Using the MHEG application (UK only) Some stati[...]

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    Recording 06 83 En Setting the picture quality/recording time Before starting a recording, you will usually want to set the picture quality/recording time. There are six standard settings available, which allow you to choose a balance between picture quality and recording time. When Manual Recording is set to On (see Manual Recording on page 142), [...]

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    Recording 06 84 En 5 If you’re recording from the A.TV tuner, select the audio channel to record. See Changing A.TV audio channels on page 82 for more on this. • When recording in VR mode, if a broadcast is bilingual, both audio channels are recorded, allowing you to switch the audio channel on playback. The only exception to this is when the p[...]

  • Page 85

    Recording 06 85 En Using the recorder’s internal tuner for Pause Live TV If you haven’t connected to your TV using a SCART cable (or your TV is not compatible with AV Link) you can use the recorder’s internal tuner for the Pause Live TV. 1 Press HOME MENU. 2 Select ‘Initial Setup’ > ‘Options2’ > ‘Pause Live TV’ > ‘Recor[...]

  • Page 86

    Recording 06 86 En About timer recordings Using the timer recording features you can program up to 32 timer recordings up to a month in advance. Timer recording programmes can be set to record just once, every day, or every week. You can set the recording quality for your timer recording in the same way as for a regular recording, but with the adde[...]

  • Page 87

    Recording 06 87 En Stopping a timer recording 1 Press during a timer recording. 2 Select ‘Yes’ to confirm. Preventing use of the recorder before a timer recording (child lock) You can make all the front panel and remote control buttons inoperative using the child lock feature. This is useful when you set a timer recording and want to make sure [...]

  • Page 88

    Recording 06 88 En Recording from an external component You can record from an external component, such as a camcorder or VCR, connected to one of the recorder’s external inputs. 1 Make sure that the component you want to record from is connected properly to the HDD/DVD recorder. See Chapter 2 ( Connecting up ) for connection options. 2 Press rep[...]

  • Page 89

    Recording 06 89 En •A VR mode DVD-R/-RW (excluding DVD-R DL) disc can still be recorded and edited on this recorder even after finalizing. • DVD-R DL (Video mode) discs and DVD+R DL discs must be finalized in order to play in other recorders/ players. Note however that some recorders/players will not play even finalized dual-layer discs. 1 Load[...]

  • Page 90

    Recording 06 90 En 1 Select ‘Disc Setup’ from the Home Menu. 2 Select ‘Initialize’ > ‘Video Mode’, ‘VR Mode’ or ‘Initialize DVD+RW’. 3 Select ‘Start’. It takes about 30 seconds to initialize the disc (except DVD-RAM discs, which can take up to an hour). DVD-RW Auto Initialize • Default setting: VR Mode Initialization mo[...]

  • Page 91

    Playback 07 91 En Chapter 7 Playback Introduction Most of the features described in this chapter make use of on-screen displays. Navigate these using the cursor buttons and ENTER . To go back one level from any screen, use the RETURN/EXIT button. Remember also that the button guide at the bottom of every screen shows which buttons do what. Many of [...]

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    Playback 07 92 En Playing from the HDD The table below shows the basic playback controls when playing video recorded on the hard disk (HDD). 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 num- ber buttons to select numb[...]

  • Page 93

    Playback 07 93 En Playing CDs and WMA/MP3 discs The table below shows the basic playback controls for audio CDs 1 , and WMA/MP3 files. Playing Video CD/Super VCDs The table below shows the basic playback controls for Video CD/Super VCDs. Some discs feature Playback Control (PBC for short) menus. These discs show PBC in the display when you load the[...]

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    Playback 07 94 En Playing DivX video files The table below shows the basic playback controls for DivX video files. Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc Use the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc and start playback. Using the Disc Navigator with recordable discs and the HDD You can use the Disc Navigator to browse a[...]

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    Playback 07 95 En 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. 1 Display the View Options panel. 2 Choose ‘[...]

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    Playback 07 96 En Playing in slow motion You can play video at various slow motion speeds. DVDs and video on the HDD can be played in slow motion in either direction, while Video CDs/Super VCDs and DivX titles can only be played forwards in slow motion. There is no sound when playing in slow motion. 1 Pause playback. 2 Press and hold to start slow [...]

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    Playback 07 97 En A-B Repeat 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. 1 1 During playback, select ‘A-B Repeat’ from the Play Mode menu. 2 With ‘A (Loop Start)’ highlighted, press at the point you want the loop to start. 3 With ‘B (Loop End)?[...]

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    Playback 07 98 En 2 Select a title, chapter, folder or track for the current step in the programme list. After pressing ENTER to add the title/chapter/folder/ track, the step number automatically moves down one. • To insert a step into the programme list, highlight the step number where you want to insert another step, then select a chapter/title[...]

  • Page 99

    Playback 07 99 En Switching audio channels For HDD 1 and VR mode content recorded with bilingual audio, you can switch between left ( L ) channel, right ( R ) channel, or both ( L+R ). 2 When playing Video CDs and audio CDs you can switch between stereo, just the left channel or just the right channel. Some Super VCDs have two soundtracks. With the[...]

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    Playback 07 100 En The example displays below show high-speed copying from HDD to DVD, and HDD chase playback. Tip • See Switching camera angles on page 99 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 pl[...]

  • Page 101

    Playing and recording from a DV camcorder 08 101 En 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 can[...]

  • Page 102

    Playing and recording from a DV camcorder 08 102 En 5 Select ‘Record to Hard Disk Drive’ or ‘Record to DVD’. 6 Find the place on the camcorder tape that you want to start recording from. For best results, pause playback at the point from which you want to record. • Depending on your camcorder, you can use this recorder’s remote to contr[...]

  • Page 103

    Playing and recording from a DV camcorder 08 103 En About automatic finalization If you use a DVD-R/-RW (Video mode) or DVD+R/+RW disc for copying, it will automatically be finalized after copying is complete. • You can’t customize the background for DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW disc finalization. • No title names are assigned. • If you want to g[...]

  • Page 104

    Editing 09 104 En Chapter 9 Editing Editing options The table below shows which commands you can use with the HDD and different disc types. *1 DVD-R/-RW only HDD DVD-R/-RW (Video mode), DVD+R/+RW DVD-R/-RW , DVD-RAM (VR mode) Original Play List Create (page 106)  Play (page 106)  Erase (page 106)  Edit > Title Name (pa[...]

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    Editing 09 105 En The Disc Navigator screen The Disc Navigator screen is where you can edit video content on unfinalized Video mode and DVD-R/-RW (VR mode) discs, DVD+R/+RW and DVD-RAM, as well as video content on the hard disk drive. Important • Titles that have been recorded with a Input Line System setting different to the current setting of t[...]

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    Editing 09 106 En Create Play List only Use this function to create a Play List and add titles to it. Before you can use this command, make sure that the Play List is switched on in the view options panel on the left. 1 Select ‘Create’ from the command menu panel. 2 Select an original title to add to the Play List. • You can also use the Smar[...]

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    Editing 09 107 En Title Name You can give titles new names of up to 64 characters long for VR mode, DVD-RAM and HDD recordings, and up to 40 characters for Video mode recordings and DVD+R/ +RW discs. 1 Highlight the title you want to name (or rename). • You can also use the Smart Jog to select titles. 2 Select ‘Edit’ > ‘Title Name’ fro[...]

  • Page 108

    Editing 09 108 En Set Thumbnail You can change the thumbnail picture that appears in the Disc Navigator for a title to any frame that appears in that title. 1 Highlight the title you want to change the thumbnail picture for. • You can also use the Smart Jog to select titles. 2 Select ‘Edit’ > ‘Set Thumbnail’ from the command menu panel[...]

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    Editing 09 109 En 5 Highlight ‘To’ then, in the same way, find the end of the section to erase, then press ENTER. After pressing ENTER , another marker indicates the end of the section, with the section itself marked in red. 6 Select ‘Yes’ to confirm, or ‘No’ to cancel. In the thumbnail viewer you can see a few seconds of video either s[...]

  • Page 110

    Editing 09 110 En 4 Select the command you want: • Divide – Divide a chapter into two or more parts: Use the playback controls (  ,  ,  ,  , etc.) to find the point at which you want to divide the chapter, then press ENTER . You can keep dividing the chapter as many times as you wish (up to 999 chapters per DVD-R/-RW/-RAM disc or 99[...]

  • Page 111

    Editing 09 111 En Lock Original only You can lock a title so that it can’t be edited or erased accidently. If you do need to edit it, you can always unlock it later. Important • You can’t undo any edits made before changing the lock status. You also can’t undo a lock/unlock command using the Undo option from the Disc Navigator menu. 1 Highl[...]

  • Page 112

    Editing 09 112 En Combine Play List only Use this function to combine two Play List titles into one. 1 Highlight the title you want to combine. • You can also use the Smart Jog to select titles. This title will remain in the same place after combining with another title. 2 Select ‘Edit’ > ‘Combine’ from the command menu panel. 3 Select[...]

  • Page 113

    Editing 09 113 En Multi-Mode Multi-Mode allows you to select several titles, then select a command that will be applied to all of them. In this way you can select multiple titles and then erase them all at once, for example. 1 Select ‘Multi-Mode’ from the command menu panel. 2 Select titles from the title list. Selected titles are marked with a[...]

  • Page 114

    Copying and backup 10 114 En Chapter 10 Copying and backup Introduction Use the copying features of this recorder to: • Back up important recordings stored on the HDD to a DVD. • Make a DVD copy of a recording on the HDD to play in another player. • Transfer video from a DVD to the HDD for editing. • Transfer edited video from the HDD to DV[...]

  • Page 115

    Copying and backup 10 115 En Cancelling One Touch Copy You can cancel a One Touch Copy once it’s started. • Press and hold for more than a second. Copying is cancelled and the video already copied is erased. • If you cancel a HDD to DVD-R/+R copy, the space available for recording does not return to the pre- copy figure. Notes on copying usin[...]

  • Page 116

    Copying and backup 10 116 En 3 Select ‘HDD  DVD’. • If this is the first time to create a Copy List, skip to step 5 below. 4 If there is already a Copy List stored in the recorder, choose whether to ‘Create New Copy List’ or ‘Continue Using Previous Copy List’. • If you select Continue Using Previous Copy List , skip to step 10 b[...]

  • Page 117

    Copying and backup 10 117 En 8 To edit a title, highlight it using the / buttons, then press ENTER. A menu of editing commands appears: • Erase – Erase individual titles from the Copy List (see Erase on page 106). • Title Name – Name or rename a title in the Copy List (see Title Name on page 107). • Erase Section – Erase part of a[...]

  • Page 118

    Copying and backup 10 118 En Copying from DVD to HDD Important • The DVD to HDD Copy screen isn’t accessible when a finalized Video mode DVD-R/-RW or a DVD-Video is loaded. As long as the disc is not Copy Guard protected, you can still use the One Touch Copy function, however (See One Touch Copy on page 114). • The recorder can only store one[...]

  • Page 119

    Copying and backup 10 119 En • Optimized 1,2 – 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 [...]

  • Page 120

    Copying and backup 10 120 En 4 Select ‘Start’. • To see the progress of the backup, press DISPLAY . • You can cancel the backup process by pressing ONE TOUCH COPY for more than one second. 5 When the data has been copied, take out the disc and load a blank* recordable DVD. * If you’re using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, the disc doesn’t have to b[...]

  • Page 121

    Using the Jukebox 11 121 En Chapter 11 Using the Jukebox The Jukebox feature allows you to use the recorder’s HDD to store and playback music from up to 999 of your CDs. You can also transfer WMA/MP3 files stored on CD -R/-RW/-ROM, DVD, USB device or PC. Once on the HDD, you can name albums and tracks, assign them a genre, and set tracks that you[...]

  • Page 122

    Using the Jukebox 11 122 En 1 Connect the PC via USB cable. The screen below is displayed. Choose ‘Take no action’ and click ‘OK’. *Depending on the settings for Windows Media Player 10, the screen shown below may not be displayed. 2 Select ‘Jukebox’ from the Home Menu. 3 Select ‘Connect PC’. 4 Select ‘Yes’ to confirm, or ‘No?[...]

  • Page 123

    Using the Jukebox 11 123 En For more information refer to the Help menu of Windows Media Player 10. • To cancel the synchronization process while it is underway, press ENTER on the remote control. The Connect PC screen is closed. • If synchronization fails, make sure that the Pioneer. HDD/DVD-Recorder device is selected at the synchronization s[...]

  • Page 124

    Using the Jukebox 11 124 En • If you want to start playback from a selected track in an album, or play a track that is set to Jump, press  to enter the track list then select a track to play. • Press SUBTITLE or ANGLE to change the page. Changing the album view 1 From the album list, display the view options menu panel. 2 Select a view optio[...]

  • Page 125

    The PhotoViewer 12 125 En Chapter 12 The PhotoViewer From the PhotoViewer you can view JPEG photos and picture files stored on the HDD, recordable DVD or CD-R/ -RW/-ROM, or on a USB-equipped digital camera. 1 You can also import files and save them to the recorder’s HDD or a DVD-R/-RW disc. Locating JPEG picture files 1 Select ‘PhotoViewer’ f[...]

  • Page 126

    The PhotoViewer 12 126 En Changing the display style of the PhotoViewer You can choose to display photos by grouping them by folder, file, or number of thumbnails. 1 Display the View Options panel. 2 Choose ‘Display Mode’ or ‘Style’ then press ENTER to see the available view options. • Display Mode – Choose between folder and file displ[...]

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    The PhotoViewer 12 127 En Zooming an image During a slideshow you can zoom in to enlarge a portion of the picture by a factor of two or four. You can also move the area of the picture displayed. 1 Press during the slideshow to zoom the picture. Repeated presses cycle between zoom off, 2x zoom and 4x zoom. The zoom factor is displayed on-screen. 2 U[...]

  • Page 128

    The PhotoViewer 12 128 En Selecting multiple files or folders The Multi-Mode allows you to select multiple folders/files at once for importing or editing. 1 Select the folder containing the files you want to import. 2 Display the command menu. 3 Select ‘Multi-Mode’ from the menu. 4 Select files/folders from the list. An orange check mark box( ?[...]

  • Page 129

    The PhotoViewer 12 129 En Copying selected files to a DVD-R/-RW This feature allows you just to copy some of the files stored on HDD to a DVD. A slideshow of the files is also recorded on the disc as a Video mode title, making it possible to view the photos on other DVD players/recorders that may not be compatible with JPEG file playback. Note howe[...]

  • Page 130

    The PhotoViewer 12 130 En 3 Select ‘File Options’ or ‘Folder Options’. 4 Select ‘Erase’ or ‘Erase Folder’. 5 Select ‘Yes’ to confirm, or ‘No’ to cancel. • You can also erase a file or folder by pressing CLEAR when the file or folder is highlighted. Press ENTER to confirm. Copying files 1 Select the file(s) or folder(s) you[...]

  • Page 131

    The PhotoViewer 12 131 En Locking/Unlocking files Locking files will protect them from accidental erasure and prevent them from being renamed. Use the same process to both lock and unlock files. Locked files are displayed in the PhotoViewer with a padlock icon. 1 Select the file(s) you want to lock (or unlock). • To lock/unlock multiple files or [...]

  • Page 132

    The Disc Setup menu 13 132 En Chapter 13 The Disc Setup menu From the Disc Setup menu you can name discs, lock the contents to prevent accidental recording and erasure, initialize and finalize discs. The Disc Setup menu is accessed from the Home menu. Basic settings Input Disc Name When you initialize a disc for recording, the recorder automaticall[...]

  • Page 133

    The Disc Setup menu 13 133 En DVD+RW and DVD-RAM discs can also be initialized as a way of erasing the entire disc. When initializing a DVD -RAM disc, select VR mode. See Initializing recordable DVD discs on page 89 for detailed instructions. Finalize settings Finalize Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings in place so that the disc can be played on[...]

  • Page 134

    The Video Adjust menu 14 134 En Chapter 14 The Video Adjust menu Using the Video Adjust menu you can set up the picture quality for the built-in tuner and external inputs, for disc playback, and for recording. Setting the picture quality for TV and external inputs Picture Creation lets you choose a set of picture quality settings for the built-in T[...]

  • Page 135

    The Video Adjust menu 14 135 En • 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. 4 Adjust the currently selected setting. 5 Press to exi[...]

  • Page 136

    The Video Adjust menu 14 136 En 3 Select the picture quality setting you want to adjust. You can adjust the following settings: • Prog. Motion – Adjusts the motion and still picture quality when video output is set to progressive. (Prog. Motion is ineffective when PureCinema is On.) • PureCinema – This setting optimizes the picture for film[...]

  • Page 137

    The Initial Setup menu 15 137 En Chapter 15 The Initial Setup menu Using the Initial Setup menu The Initial Setup menu is where you can set various recorder options for sound, picture, language and so on. Some settings can only be changed when the recorder is stopped. During playback and recording these settings are grayed out in the Initial Setup [...]

  • Page 138

    The Initial Setup menu 15 138 En Add New Channels Next Screen Automatically scans for new digital channels. After the scan is complete the recorder tells you whether any new channels were found, and if so, how many . (Y ou can cancel the scan before it has finished by pressing HOME MENU or RETURN/EXIT . In this case, no new channels are set.) Chan[...]

  • Page 139

    The Initial Setup menu 15 139 En Analog T uner Auto Channel Setting Auto Scan Select your country and then wait for the recorder to auto tune into channels in your area. After auto scan has finished, the channel mapping screen appears showing which channels have been assigned to which programme numbers. Y ou can skip unwanted channels using the Ma[...]

  • Page 140

    The Initial Setup menu 15 140 En A V1 Out Video • Sets the AV1 (RGB)-TV SCART output to standard composite video (compatible with all TVs). S-Video Sets the AV1 (RGB)-TV SCART output to S-video. Recommended if you are using a long SCART cable. RGB Sets the AV1 (RGB)-TV SCART output to RGB. Good quality but check your TV for compatibility . Note t[...]

  • Page 141

    The Initial Setup menu 15 141 En Audio Out Dolby Digital Out Dolby Digital • Output a Dolby Digital signal when a Dolby Digital source is being played. Dolby Digital  PCM Convert Dolby Digital sources to Linear PCM output. Use if your connected equipment doesn’t have a Dolby Digital decoder . DTS Out On • Output a DTS signal when a DTS sou[...]

  • Page 142

    The Initial Setup menu 15 142 En Auto Language On • On this setting: • DVD-V ideo discs whose main audio track is in your default language will play using that language, without subtitles. • Discs whose main audio track is not in your default language but that have a subtitle track in your default language will play the original audio track w[...]

  • Page 143

    The Initial Setup menu 15 143 En Auto Chapter (Video) No Separation Automatic chapter marking is switched off . 10 minutes • When recording in Video mode, chapter markers are inserted every 10 minutes. 15 minutes Chapter markers are inserted every 15 minutes. This settings applies to recording or real-time copying to Video mode DVD-R/-RW discs. A[...]

  • Page 144

    The Initial Setup menu 15 144 En D.TV Age Limit Next Screen Use this screen to enter an age limit for D.TV programmes. Programmes that are broadcast with age suitability guidelines that fall above the age set here will require the correct password to be entered before the channel can be viewed. Y ou must also enter your password in order to change [...]

  • Page 145

    The Initial Setup menu 15 145 En Remote Control Mode Recorder 1–3 (default: Recorder 1) If you are using more than one recorder in the same room, set them to different IDs. This setting sets the recorder ID; to change the remote controller ID, press and hold RETURN/EXIT then press 1 , 2 or 3 to set. The remote will only control a recorder with th[...]

  • Page 146

    The Initial Setup menu 15 146 En Additional information about the TV system settings About the input line system This recorder is compatible with PAL, SECAM, 3.58 NTSC and PAL-60 TV systems. The Input Line System and Input Colour System settings determine how the recorder treats incoming video signals from an external input. Please note the followi[...]

  • Page 147

    The Initial Setup menu 15 147 En Selecting other languages for language options 1 Select ‘Other’ from the language list. This option appears in the settings for DVD Menu Language, Audio Language, and Subtitle Language. 2 Select the language you want. • Select by language name: Use the / buttons to change the language. • Select by code[...]

  • Page 148

    Additional information 16 148 En Chapter 16 Additional information Setting up the remote to control your TV You can use the supplied remote to control your TV. To be able to use this feature you first have to program the remote with a maker code from the table on the following page. 1 Switch on your TV. 2 Press and hold down the CLEAR button, then [...]

  • Page 149

    Additional information 16 149 En TV Preset code list Please note that there are cases where only certain functions may be controllable after assigning the proper preset code, or the codes for the manufacturer in the list will not work for the model that you are using. Manufacturer Code(s) Manufacturer Code(s) Manufacturer Code(s) Manufacturer Code([...]

  • Page 150

    Additional information 16 150 En Minimum copying times The table below shows the minimum HDD to DVD copying time for one hour of video. Please note that not all discs are compatible with high-speed copying. 1 Check with the disc manufacturer for compatibility. Note that all times in the above table are approximate. Also that actual copy speed varie[...]

  • Page 151

    Additional information 16 151 En Manual recording modes The table below shows the approximate recording times for different DVD types in each manual recording mode, as well as the standard recording mode equivalents. For recording time on the HDD, see Specifications (DVR-LX60D) on page 162 . *1 Recording time may be slightly shorter for certain dis[...]

  • Page 152

    Additional information 16 152 En Troubleshooting Incorrect operation is often mistaken for trouble and malfunction. If you think there is something wrong with this component, please check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot[...]

  • Page 153

    Additional information 16 153 En No sound or sound is distorted • Make sure that the amp/receiver or TV is set to the correct input and the volume turned up. • There is no sound when the picture is paused, or during scanning or slow motion play . Press  PLAY to resume regular playback. • DTS audio can only be played back if the recorder ?[...]

  • Page 154

    Additional information 16 154 En Can’t recor d or does not record successfully • Check that there is some remaining blank space on the DVD/HDD. • For a DVD-R/-RW (Video mode) or DVD+R , check that the disc isn’t already finalized. • Check the limits on the number of titles and chapters on a disc: – HDD: 999 titles – VR mode: 99 title[...]

  • Page 155

    Additional information 16 155 En HDMI If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity, disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions. If the picture freezes and the front panel and remote control buttons stop working • Press  (Stop) then try restarti[...]

  • Page 156

    Additional information 16 156 En On-screen displays The table below shows a list of error messages that you may encounter when using the recorder and an explanation of their meaning. Message Explanation/Action • Initializing disc. Please wait a moment. When you load a blank DVD-RW or DVD+RW disc, the recorder automatically initializes it. • Inc[...]

  • Page 157

    Additional information 16 157 En • The HDD has not been sufficiently optimized. Please optimize again. 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. • An error occurred. Ple[...]

  • Page 158

    Additional information 16 158 En Front-panel displays The table below shows a list of error messages that you may encounter when using the recorder and an explanation of their meaning. Language code list Language (Language code letter), Language code Message Explanation/Action • E01 The HDD may be damaged or broken. Please ask your nearest Pionee[...]

  • Page 159

    Additional information 16 159 En Country/Area code list Country/Area, Country/Area code , Code letter Screen sizes and disc formats Argentina, 0118 , ar Australia, 0121 , au Austria, 0120 , at Belgium, 0205 , be Brazil, 0218 , br Canada, 0301 , ca Chile, 0312 , cl China, 0314 , cn Denmark, 0411 , dk Finland, 0609 , fi France, 0618 , fr Germany, 040[...]

  • Page 160

    Additional information 16 160 En Handling discs When holding discs of any type, take care not to leave fingerprints, dirt or scratches on the disc surface. Hold the disc by its edge or by the center hole and edge. Damaged or dirty discs can affect playback and recording performance. Take care also not to scratch the label side of the disc. Although[...]

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    Additional information 16 161 En Hints on installation We want you to enjoy using this recorder for years to come, so please bear in mind the following points when choosing a suitable location for it: Do...  Use in a well-ventilated room.  Place on a solid, flat, level surface, such as a table, shelf or stereo rack. Don’t...  Use in a pl[...]

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    Additional information 16 162 En Specifications (DVR-LX60D) General Power requirements . . . . . . . . . .220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 W Power consumption in standby mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.69 W (Front panel display: off) Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    Additional information 16 163 En Input/Output Antenna . . . . . . . . . 75 Ω IEC 169-2 connector for VHF/UHF in/out (analog) . . . . . . . . . 75 Ω IEC 169-2 connector for VHF/UHF in/out (digital) Video input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AV2 (Input 1), Input 2 (front), Input 3 (rear) Input level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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