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DVD Recorder DVR-640H-S DVR-543H-S DVR-540H-S Register Your Product on www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) Operating Instructions
DVD Recorder DVR-640H-S DVR-543H-S DVR-540H-S Register Your Product on www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) Operating Instructions
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... TV tuner 36 Setting the picture quality/ recording time 37 Basic recording from the TV 37 Setting a timer recording 38 Timer recording FAQ 46 Simultaneous recording and playback (Chase Play 46 Recording from an external component 47 Automatic recording from a satellite tuner 47 Playing your recordings on other DVD players 49 Initializing recordable DVD discs 51 06 Playback Introduction 52 Basic...
... TV tuner 36 Setting the picture quality/ recording time 37 Basic recording from the TV 37 Setting a timer recording 38 Timer recording FAQ 46 Simultaneous recording and playback (Chase Play 46 Recording from an external component 47 Automatic recording from a satellite tuner 47 Playing your recordings on other DVD players 49 Initializing recordable DVD discs 51 06 Playback Introduction 52 Basic...
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... HDD 91 Playing music from the Jukebox 91 Editing Jukebox albums 92 10 The PhotoViewer (DVR-640H-S/ DVR-543H-S) Locating JPEG picture files 93 Playing a slideshow 94 Importing files to the HDD ...a USB device 97 Copying selected files to a DVD-R/-RW . . 97 Editing files on the HDD 98 Printing files 100 11 The PhotoViewer (DVR-540H-S) Locating JPEG picture files 101 Playing a ... information Minimum copying times 119 Screen sizes and disc formats 120 Troubleshooting 121 Manual recording modes 125 Language code list 126 Country/Area code list 127 Additional information for cable...
... HDD 91 Playing music from the Jukebox 91 Editing Jukebox albums 92 10 The PhotoViewer (DVR-640H-S/ DVR-543H-S) Locating JPEG picture files 93 Playing a slideshow 94 Importing files to the HDD ...a USB device 97 Copying selected files to a DVD-R/-RW . . 97 Editing files on the HDD 98 Printing files 100 11 The PhotoViewer (DVR-540H-S) Locating JPEG picture files 101 Playing a ... information Minimum copying times 119 Screen sizes and disc formats 120 Troubleshooting 121 Manual recording modes 125 Language code list 126 Country/Area code list 127 Additional information for cable...
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... Rear panel connections on the disc. Disc / content format playback compatibility • DVD+R DL 2.4 x / 2.4 x to Recorder 1. Model DVR-7000 DVR-810 H DVR-57H DVR-210 DVR-310 DVR-510H Playable Yes1,2,3 Yes1 Recordable No No 1 Discs should be finalized in front of the remote. • When... on page 16 for more information. If you want to 4 x DVD/HDD Recording and playback compatibility This recorder can control this recorder before playing. The following table shows older Pioneer DVD recorders' limited compatibility with DVDRW ver. 1.2 discs. The table below shows some...
... Rear panel connections on the disc. Disc / content format playback compatibility • DVD+R DL 2.4 x / 2.4 x to Recorder 1. Model DVR-7000 DVR-810 H DVR-57H DVR-210 DVR-310 DVR-510H Playable Yes1,2,3 Yes1 Recordable No No 1 Discs should be finalized in front of the remote. • When... on page 16 for more information. If you want to 4 x DVD/HDD Recording and playback compatibility This recorder can control this recorder before playing. The following table shows older Pioneer DVD recorders' limited compatibility with DVDRW ver. 1.2 discs. The table below shows some...
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... 104). 01 Before you start Marks used in this manual Logos HDD HDD DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+R DVD +RW DVDRAM DVD (VR) *1 DVD (Video) DVD (VR) *1 DVD (Video) *2 DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM *13, 16 4.7 Re-recordable / ì Erasable Editing of recorded ì programs Recording of Copy- ì once protected material Playback in other makers may have been tested to work reliably with this...
... 104). 01 Before you start Marks used in this manual Logos HDD HDD DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+R DVD +RW DVDRAM DVD (VR) *1 DVD (Video) DVD (VR) *1 DVD (Video) *2 DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM *13, 16 4.7 Re-recordable / ì Erasable Editing of recorded ì programs Recording of Copy- ì once protected material Playback in other makers may have been tested to work reliably with this...
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... a new two -sided disc, one of March 2005). It is compatible with a wide range of which contains DVD content -video, audio, etc. -while the other DVD recorders/players, you must finalize them. (Note that being played will be playable. Scratched discs may not play . Audio...About DualDisc playback A DualDisc is not compliant with 2.4 x to that some disc types, such as recordable CD (and DVD), may not play DVD-R DL (Video mode) or DVD+R DL discs recorded on this recorder. • Multi-session playback: Yes (except CDAudio and Video CD) • Unfinalized disc playback: ...
... a new two -sided disc, one of March 2005). It is compatible with a wide range of which contains DVD content -video, audio, etc. -while the other DVD recorders/players, you must finalize them. (Note that being played will be playable. Scratched discs may not play . Audio...About DualDisc playback A DualDisc is not compliant with 2.4 x to that some disc types, such as recordable CD (and DVD), may not play DVD-R DL (Video mode) or DVD+R DL discs recorded on this recorder. • Multi-session playback: Yes (except CDAudio and Video CD) • Unfinalized disc playback: ...
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... manuals or help files that by Microsoft Corporation. WMA content can playback Windows Media Audio content. Keeping the same terminology as DVD-Video, individual DivX video files are trademarks, or registered trademarks of compressed audio files on devices other than the PC (or... 99 folders / 999 files (if these limits are exceeded, only files and folders up to record it. 01 Before you start Compressed audio compatibility • Compatible media: CD-ROM, CD-R, CDRW, DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S only: USB WMA (Windows Media Audio) compatibility • Compatible formats: MPEG-1 Audio Layer...
... manuals or help files that by Microsoft Corporation. WMA content can playback Windows Media Audio content. Keeping the same terminology as DVD-Video, individual DivX video files are trademarks, or registered trademarks of compressed audio files on devices other than the PC (or... 99 folders / 999 files (if these limits are exceeded, only files and folders up to record it. 01 Before you start Compressed audio compatibility • Compatible media: CD-ROM, CD-R, CDRW, DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S only: USB WMA (Windows Media Audio) compatibility • Compatible formats: MPEG-1 Audio Layer...
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...Please understand that in the event of repair or replacement of the HDD or related components, all your important recordings onto DVD discs in order to move the recorder immediately after switching it off. We recommend that you need to protect against possible HDD failure. DTS "DTS"...DVD-R/-RW or CD-R/-RW software disc boxes for more detailed information. Please use , it is used to the setting of recorded material resulting from HDD failure. • Install and use the recorder on the conditions under license from Dolby Laboratories. The HDD should not be lost . 14 En Pioneer...
...Please understand that in the event of repair or replacement of the HDD or related components, all your important recordings onto DVD discs in order to move the recorder immediately after switching it off. We recommend that you need to protect against possible HDD failure. DTS "DTS"...DVD-R/-RW or CD-R/-RW software disc boxes for more detailed information. Please use , it is used to the setting of recorded material resulting from HDD failure. • Install and use the recorder on the conditions under license from Dolby Laboratories. The HDD should not be lost . 14 En Pioneer...
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... As you record and edit material on the HDD, the data on page 105). However, sometimes there will be necessary to replace the HDD unit. If used in the picture. DVD (Video) Video mode DVD-R/-RW (unfinalized) DVD (VR) VR mode DVD-R/-RW DVD+R DVD+R DVD+RW DVD+RW DVD-RAM DVD-RAM CD ...start 01 • The HDD is time to optimize the HDD (which kind of recorded material will be possible. Signs of DVD disc (recordable or playback only), finalized or not. HDD HDD DVD Any type of problems include playback unexpectedly freezing and noticeable block noise (mosaic) in...
... As you record and edit material on the HDD, the data on page 105). However, sometimes there will be necessary to replace the HDD unit. If used in the picture. DVD (Video) Video mode DVD-R/-RW (unfinalized) DVD (VR) VR mode DVD-R/-RW DVD+R DVD+R DVD+RW DVD+RW DVD-RAM DVD-RAM CD ...start 01 • The HDD is time to optimize the HDD (which kind of recorded material will be possible. Signs of DVD disc (recordable or playback only), finalized or not. HDD HDD DVD Any type of problems include playback unexpectedly freezing and noticeable block noise (mosaic) in...
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... analog camcorder STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE HDD/DVD AUDIO/VIDEO DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S OUTPUT ONE - This enables you can use standard video or S-video cables for a camcorder input. Please also see the instructions that if the device is partitioned, this recorder. CH + TOUCH STOP COPY REC ì REC DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S USB Type A USB USB PictBridge...
... analog camcorder STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE HDD/DVD AUDIO/VIDEO DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S OUTPUT ONE - This enables you can use standard video or S-video cables for a camcorder input. Please also see the instructions that if the device is partitioned, this recorder. CH + TOUCH STOP COPY REC ì REC DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S USB Type A USB USB PictBridge...
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... Controls and displays Front panel 1 2 STANDBY/ON 34 OPEN/CLOSE 56 HDD/DVD 7 8 ONE - orange when the DVD drive is selected; CH + TOUCH STOP COPY REC ì REC DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S 1 STANDBY/ON Press to switch the recorder on/into standby. 2 Disc tray 3 OPEN/CLOSE Press to open/close the ...disc tray. 4 HDD / DVD indicators Indicator lights blue when the hard disk (HDD) is selected. 5 HELP FUNCTION...
... Controls and displays Front panel 1 2 STANDBY/ON 34 OPEN/CLOSE 56 HDD/DVD 7 8 ONE - orange when the DVD drive is selected; CH + TOUCH STOP COPY REC ì REC DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S 1 STANDBY/ON Press to switch the recorder on/into standby. 2 Disc tray 3 OPEN/CLOSE Press to open/close the ...disc tray. 4 HDD / DVD indicators Indicator lights blue when the hard disk (HDD) is selected. 5 HELP FUNCTION...
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... 52) PAUSE Press to start playback. STOP (page 52) Press to navigate all on-screen displays. 03 Controls and displays Remote control STANDBY/ON 1 HDD/DVD 10 2 HELP HOME MENU STOP REC 11 TOP MENU 12 3 DISC NAVIGATOR CHANNEL ì REC 13 + 4 CM CM BACK ENTER SKIP PAUSE RETURN CHANNEL ... ONE TOUCH COPY 7 ABC DEF INPUT SELECT 15 GHI JKL MNO 8 PQRS TUV WXYZ + CLEAR 9 VCR Plus+ CLEAR OPENOPEN 1 STANDBY/ON Press to switch the recorder on/into standby. 2 HELP Press for help on how to use the current GUI screen. 3 DISC NAVIGATOR (page 57, 66) / TOP MENU (page 53)...
... 52) PAUSE Press to start playback. STOP (page 52) Press to navigate all on-screen displays. 03 Controls and displays Remote control STANDBY/ON 1 HDD/DVD 10 2 HELP HOME MENU STOP REC 11 TOP MENU 12 3 DISC NAVIGATOR CHANNEL ì REC 13 + 4 CM CM BACK ENTER SKIP PAUSE RETURN CHANNEL ... ONE TOUCH COPY 7 ABC DEF INPUT SELECT 15 GHI JKL MNO 8 PQRS TUV WXYZ + CLEAR 9 VCR Plus+ CLEAR OPENOPEN 1 STANDBY/ON Press to switch the recorder on/into standby. 2 HELP Press for help on how to use the current GUI screen. 3 DISC NAVIGATOR (page 57, 66) / TOP MENU (page 53)...
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.... 15 INPUT SELECT (page 47) Press to change the input to use the number buttons to enter a PlusCode® programming number for timer recording. 10 HDD/DVD (page 37) Press to change the subtitles included in the on . channel selection, and so on discs with multi-angle scenes. Press repeatedly ...in either direction. 6 playback function buttons AUDIO (page 36, 63) Press to go back one level in multilingual DVD-Video discs. The same buttons can navigate all the functions of the recorder. 13 ì REC Press to start One Touch Copy of 30 mins. 14 RETURN Press to change the ...
.... 15 INPUT SELECT (page 47) Press to change the input to use the number buttons to enter a PlusCode® programming number for timer recording. 10 HDD/DVD (page 37) Press to change the subtitles included in the on . channel selection, and so on discs with multi-angle scenes. Press repeatedly ...in either direction. 6 playback function buttons AUDIO (page 36, 63) Press to go back one level in multilingual DVD-Video discs. The same buttons can navigate all the functions of the recorder. 13 ì REC Press to start One Touch Copy of 30 mins. 14 RETURN Press to change the ...
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...; Lights during playback; EP / SEP Lights when the recording mode is set to XP (best quality). blinks when recording is paused. 4 PM Lights to indicate PM (after midday) for the built-in TV tuner. 8 Character display 9 R / RW Lights when a recordable DVD-R or DVD-RW disc is loaded. 10 PL (page 66) Lights... when a VR mode disc is loaded and the recorder is set to EP (extended play) or SEP (superextended play ). LP / SLP Lights when the...
...; Lights during playback; EP / SEP Lights when the recording mode is set to XP (best quality). blinks when recording is paused. 4 PM Lights to indicate PM (after midday) for the built-in TV tuner. 8 Character display 9 R / RW Lights when a recordable DVD-R or DVD-RW disc is loaded. 10 PL (page 66) Lights... when a VR mode disc is loaded and the recorder is set to EP (extended play) or SEP (superextended play ). LP / SLP Lights when the...
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... use the Setup Navigator before you receive your terrestrial TV channels. Clock Setting Help Complete this recorder. Tuning 7/68 Cancel This will also set the audio, subtitle and DVD menu language preferences. • Select Do not set if you want to make several basic ...in the Setup Navigator by pressing RETURN. 30 En STANDBY/ON 2 Switch on the recorder. p Clock SLeattningguage Help English Setup Navigator Français After selecting Antenna or Cable the recorder starts automatic tuning. Setup Navigator Start Cancel Please use the Setup Navigator, press to...
... use the Setup Navigator before you receive your terrestrial TV channels. Clock Setting Help Complete this recorder. Tuning 7/68 Cancel This will also set the audio, subtitle and DVD menu language preferences. • Select Do not set if you want to make several basic ...in the Setup Navigator by pressing RETURN. 30 En STANDBY/ON 2 Switch on the recorder. p Clock SLeattningguage Help English Setup Navigator Français After selecting Antenna or Cable the recorder starts automatic tuning. Setup Navigator Start Cancel Please use the Setup Navigator, press to...
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...y our D V D r ec orde r! ENTER 10 Select 'Finish Setup' to exit the Setup Navigator, or 'Go Back' if you want to recordable DVD. Press ENTER to skip using the manual channel setting. 04 Getting started ENTER 7 Select the TV screen type, 'Wide (16:9)' or 'Standard (4:3)'. Clock ...etup Clock STeVttiSngcreen Size Help Setup Navigator Wide (16:9) Standard (4:3) ENTER 8 Select whether or not your TV is complete! Please copy recordings you want to keep to start again. Finish Setup Go Back That completes basic setup using the Setup Navigator. • If there are...
...y our D V D r ec orde r! ENTER 10 Select 'Finish Setup' to exit the Setup Navigator, or 'Go Back' if you want to recordable DVD. Press ENTER to skip using the manual channel setting. 04 Getting started ENTER 7 Select the TV screen type, 'Wide (16:9)' or 'Standard (4:3)'. Clock ...etup Clock STeVttiSngcreen Size Help Setup Navigator Wide (16:9) Standard (4:3) ENTER 8 Select whether or not your TV is complete! Please copy recordings you want to keep to start again. Finish Setup Go Back That completes basic setup using the Setup Navigator. • If there are...
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... initialized for one title is compatible with standard DVD players (many of which mode you want to DVD-R, DVDRW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-R DL and DVD+R DL media. Note 1 Some DVD players, such as some Pioneer models, are not recordable. • The maximum continuous recording time for Video mode or VR mode recording. Video mode is less flexible when it...
... initialized for one title is compatible with standard DVD players (many of which mode you want to DVD-R, DVDRW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-R DL and DVD+R DL media. Note 1 Some DVD players, such as some Pioneer models, are not recordable. • The maximum continuous recording time for Video mode or VR mode recording. Video mode is less flexible when it...
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... set which channel you want to DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL discs is 12 hours. When 34 En Recording to DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL discs Recording to record from the first layer to 99 titles can record, erase and re-record as many hours of the hard ...disk drive means that you can be recorded on a DVDR DL (Video mode) disc. No more recording is 999 and 99 respectively. 05 Recording • Pioneer takes no responsibility for recording...
... set which channel you want to DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL discs is 12 hours. When 34 En Recording to DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL discs Recording to record from the first layer to 99 titles can record, erase and re-record as many hours of the hard ...disk drive means that you can be recorded on a DVDR DL (Video mode) disc. No more recording is 999 and 99 respectively. 05 Recording • Pioneer takes no responsibility for recording...
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... have a legal right to reproduce or copy, you can switch on the HDD. This recorder is prohibited. 35 En In other rights owners. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video discs and some satellite broadcasts. patents and other remedies. Reverse engineering or disassembly is ... copy protection/scrambling system developed for the recording of those recordings. DVD CPRM recordings can only be played on page 64). The table below ), or DVD-RAM. If copy-protected material is recorded in VR mode, DVD-RAM discs or on playback. Recording equipment and copyright You may be subject to...
... have a legal right to reproduce or copy, you can switch on the HDD. This recorder is prohibited. 35 En In other rights owners. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video discs and some satellite broadcasts. patents and other remedies. Reverse engineering or disassembly is ... copy protection/scrambling system developed for the recording of those recordings. DVD CPRM recordings can only be played on page 64). The table below ), or DVD-RAM. If copy-protected material is recorded in VR mode, DVD-RAM discs or on playback. Recording equipment and copyright You may be subject to...
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... is poor quality when set of a dual mono broadcast is displayed on- Note • When recording to the HDD with both a main and a Second Audio Program (SAP). cable channel. AUDIO • Press to DVD in Video mode, or on the LPCM setting, only one channel of AV inputs: INPUT SELECT... 1 Select the cable box input. In this case, you can change the audio type. CHANNEL + • CHANNEL CHANNEL +/- 05 Recording Using the built-in TV tuner There ...
... is poor quality when set of a dual mono broadcast is displayed on- Note • When recording to the HDD with both a main and a Second Audio Program (SAP). cable channel. AUDIO • Press to DVD in Video mode, or on the LPCM setting, only one channel of AV inputs: INPUT SELECT... 1 Select the cable box input. In this case, you can change the audio type. CHANNEL + • CHANNEL CHANNEL +/- 05 Recording Using the built-in TV tuner There ...