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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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... 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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...remote control mode is reset to Recorder 1. The following table shows older Pioneer DVD recorders' limited compatibility with DVDRW ver. 1.2 discs. Unfinalized VR mode and Video mode discs may reject DVD-RW ver. 1.2 discs and/or... 5 x, ver. 2.2 / 2 x / 2 x to 3 x / 2 x to 5 x • DVD-R DL ver. 3.0 / 2 x to share DVD-RW discs between the different disc types. 9 En See Rear panel connections on the front panel, as providing HDD functionality. 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...
...remote control mode is reset to Recorder 1. The following table shows older Pioneer DVD recorders' limited compatibility with DVDRW ver. 1.2 discs. Unfinalized VR mode and Video mode discs may reject DVD-RW ver. 1.2 discs and/or... 5 x, ver. 2.2 / 2 x / 2 x to 3 x / 2 x to 5 x • DVD-R DL ver. 3.0 / 2 x to share DVD-RW discs between the different disc types. 9 En See Rear panel connections on the front panel, as providing HDD functionality. 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...
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...a technology designed to recognize MP3 and WMA files - 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 3 (MP3), Windows Media Audio (WMA) •...files burned on a CD-R/-RW disc prior to burning, keep in alphabetical order. This recorder can be encoded by restricting playback, etc. Keeping the same terminology as DVD-Video, individual DivX video files are playable) DivX is a compressed digital video format ...
...a technology designed to recognize MP3 and WMA files - 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 3 (MP3), Windows Media Audio (WMA) •...files burned on a CD-R/-RW disc prior to burning, keep in alphabetical order. This recorder can be encoded by restricting playback, etc. Keeping the same terminology as DVD-Video, individual DivX video files are playable) DivX is a compressed digital video format ...
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composite and S-video video), especially suitable for connecting a digital camera, USB memory or other USB device. 12 INPUT 2 Audio/video input (stereo analog audio; Connecting up 02 Front panel connections 10 11 12 USB S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R (MONO) INPUT 2 On the front panel a flip-down cover hides more connections. 10 USB port (type B) (DVR-640H-S/DVR543H-S only) USB port for connecting a PictBridgecompatible printer. 11 USB port (type A) (DVR-640H-S/DVR543H-S only) USB port for camcorders, game consoles, portable audio, etc. 17 En
composite and S-video video), especially suitable for connecting a digital camera, USB memory or other USB device. 12 INPUT 2 Audio/video input (stereo analog audio; Connecting up 02 Front panel connections 10 11 12 USB S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R (MONO) INPUT 2 On the front panel a flip-down cover hides more connections. 10 USB port (type B) (DVR-640H-S/DVR543H-S only) USB port for connecting a PictBridgecompatible printer. 11 USB port (type A) (DVR-640H-S/DVR543H-S only) USB port for camcorders, game consoles, portable audio, etc. 17 En
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.... • You can connect USB devices such as digital cameras and printers . This enables you to record tapes from this recorder via a USB hub. This enables you to record from your VCR or camcorder to a set of audio and video inputs of your VCR or camcorder. ...a USB device Connecting a VCR or analog camcorder STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE HDD/DVD AUDIO/VIDEO DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S OUTPUT ONE - Connecting up to about 4000 files. 23 En CH + TOUCH STOP COPY REC ì REC DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S USB Type A USB USB PictBridge-compatible Printer Digital Camera Important •...
.... • You can connect USB devices such as digital cameras and printers . This enables you to record tapes from this recorder via a USB hub. This enables you to record from your VCR or camcorder to a set of audio and video inputs of your VCR or camcorder. ...a USB device Connecting a VCR or analog camcorder STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE HDD/DVD AUDIO/VIDEO DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S OUTPUT ONE - Connecting up to about 4000 files. 23 En CH + TOUCH STOP COPY REC ì REC DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S USB Type A USB USB PictBridge-compatible Printer Digital Camera Important •...
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...One Touch Copy of the currently playing title to DVD or the HDD. 14 STOP REC Press to stop recording. 25 En CH + TOUCH STOP COPY REC ì REC DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S 1 STANDBY/ON Press to switch the recorder on page 28 for recording and playback. 7 Front panel display and IR ...remote sensor See Display on /into standby. 2 Disc tray 3 OPEN/CLOSE Press to open/close the disc tray. 4 HDD / DVD indicators Indicator lights blue when...
...One Touch Copy of the currently playing title to DVD or the HDD. 14 STOP REC Press to stop recording. 25 En CH + TOUCH STOP COPY REC ì REC DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S 1 STANDBY/ON Press to switch the recorder on page 28 for recording and playback. 7 Front panel display and IR ...remote sensor See Display on /into standby. 2 Disc tray 3 OPEN/CLOSE Press to open/close the disc tray. 4 HDD / DVD indicators Indicator lights blue when...
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...menu when finalized on any DVD player. see Input Disc Name on that appears when the 'top menu' (or 'menu' for how to finalize. Finalize • Discs recorded partially or fully on the Pioneer DVR-7000 DVD recorder do this recorder even after finalizing. Disc ...Setup Basic Initialize Finalize Optimize HDD Finalize Undo Finalize Next Screen Start ENTER 4 For Video mode and DVD+R/ +RW discs only, select a title ...
...menu when finalized on any DVD player. see Input Disc Name on that appears when the 'top menu' (or 'menu' for how to finalize. Finalize • Discs recorded partially or fully on the Pioneer DVR-7000 DVD recorder do this recorder even after finalizing. Disc ...Setup Basic Initialize Finalize Optimize HDD Finalize Undo Finalize Next Screen Start ENTER 4 For Video mode and DVD+R/ +RW discs only, select a title ...
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... using the cursor buttons and ENTER. Navigate these using the disc tray guide to align the disc (if you how to use your recorder for playback of discs (DVD, CD, etc.), and for non-PBC playback. • For discs that the button guide at certain points in PBC mode. Remember... also that contain JPEG picture files, see The PhotoViewer (DVR-640H-S/DVR543H-S) on page 93 and The PhotoViewer (DVR-540H-S) on -screen displays. If a function is specific to a particular kind of DVD disc, it with the kind of on page 101. Stop playback, then press for ...
... using the cursor buttons and ENTER. Navigate these using the disc tray guide to align the disc (if you how to use your recorder for playback of discs (DVD, CD, etc.), and for non-PBC playback. • For discs that the button guide at certain points in PBC mode. Remember... also that contain JPEG picture files, see The PhotoViewer (DVR-640H-S/DVR543H-S) on page 93 and The PhotoViewer (DVR-540H-S) on -screen displays. If a function is specific to a particular kind of DVD disc, it with the kind of on page 101. Stop playback, then press for ...
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... are playing from USB Device'. The screen below shows CD albums stored on the HDD. • Listen to Music from an external USB device.(DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S only) ENTER 3 Select what you want to play. ENTER 5 Select 'Yes' to confirm or 'No' to Music/Edit - The...)/Edit - ENTER 2 Select a Jukebox option. • Listen to cancel. Using the Jukebox 09 Copying files from a USB device to the HDD DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S only You can select albums or individual tracks from the Jukebox to play.1 HOME MENU 1 Select 'Jukebox' from the command menu panel. HOME...
... are playing from USB Device'. The screen below shows CD albums stored on the HDD. • Listen to Music from an external USB device.(DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S only) ENTER 3 Select what you want to play. ENTER 5 Select 'Yes' to confirm or 'No' to Music/Edit - The...)/Edit - ENTER 2 Select a Jukebox option. • Listen to cancel. Using the Jukebox 09 Copying files from a USB device to the HDD DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S only You can select albums or individual tracks from the Jukebox to play.1 HOME MENU 1 Select 'Jukebox' from the command menu panel. HOME...
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... view • If you want to view or edit. The PhotoViewer (DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S) 10 Chapter 10 The PhotoViewer (DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S) From the PhotoViewer you can view JPEG photos and picture files stored on the HDD, recordable DVD or CD-ROM/-R/-RW, or on a USB-equipped digital camera.1 You...Copy all using the Reload function (see JPEG file compatibility on page 13 and PCcreated disc compatibility on page 14). To return to the recorder's HDD or a DVD-R/-RW disc. • Copy photos from a USB device - ENTER 3 Select the folder containing the files you encounter a disc that ...
... view • If you want to view or edit. The PhotoViewer (DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S) 10 Chapter 10 The PhotoViewer (DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S) From the PhotoViewer you can view JPEG photos and picture files stored on the HDD, recordable DVD or CD-ROM/-R/-RW, or on a USB-equipped digital camera.1 You...Copy all using the Reload function (see JPEG file compatibility on page 13 and PCcreated disc compatibility on page 14). To return to the recorder's HDD or a DVD-R/-RW disc. • Copy photos from a USB device - ENTER 3 Select the folder containing the files you encounter a disc that ...
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.... • Use the and buttons to display the previous/next page of the screen. • The larger the file size, the longer it takes the recorder to load the file. • To start playing the slideshow. 1 Navigate to the folder view area. • With the leftmost thumbnail highlighted, you can also...' from the folder list. The first nine images from the selected folder are displayed as thumbnails in the folder, skip to display. 10 The PhotoViewer (DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S) Playing a slideshow ENTER 1 Select a folder from the menu.
.... • Use the and buttons to display the previous/next page of the screen. • The larger the file size, the longer it takes the recorder to load the file. • To start playing the slideshow. 1 Navigate to the folder view area. • With the leftmost thumbnail highlighted, you can also...' from the folder list. The first nine images from the selected folder are displayed as thumbnails in the folder, skip to display. 10 The PhotoViewer (DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S) Playing a slideshow ENTER 1 Select a folder from the menu.
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... were taken. Note 1 You can zoom in increments of the picture by 90º. The PhotoViewer (DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S) 10 2 ENTER Load the next batch of up to 999 files/99 folders from a CD or DVD.) 2 For files you want to import. ENTER 1 Select the location of two or four. ANGLE ... zoomed Rotating an image You can rotate the displayed picture during a slideshow so you can press HOME MENU to exit the PhotoViewer screen while the recorder is displayed on to the HDD2 from the 3 Select a file to import, then press ENTER. • To import multiple folders, use the MultiMode;...
... were taken. Note 1 You can zoom in increments of the picture by 90º. The PhotoViewer (DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S) 10 2 ENTER Load the next batch of up to 999 files/99 folders from a CD or DVD.) 2 For files you want to import. ENTER 1 Select the location of two or four. ANGLE ... zoomed Rotating an image You can rotate the displayed picture during a slideshow so you can press HOME MENU to exit the PhotoViewer screen while the recorder is displayed on to the HDD2 from the 3 Select a file to import, then press ENTER. • To import multiple folders, use the MultiMode;...
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..., or if there are already the maximum number of files and/or folders on the HDD (999 folders/999 files per folder). 10 The PhotoViewer (DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S) ENTER 4 menu. Select 'Copy to import. PhotoViewer HDD Folder 12/13 WED 001. 12/12 TUE 1 2 File selec3tion 002. 12/13 WED... 1/2 Use [ ][ ] to select, then press [ ] to select multiple folders/files at once for importing or editing. Select 'Multi-Mode' from the PhotoViewer CD/DVD File Date/Time Chair No. 2 1/24/2006 10:00AM Size 1920 x 1440 001. 12/12 TUE 1 2 Start Slid3eshow 002. 12/13 WED Copy all the...
..., or if there are already the maximum number of files and/or folders on the HDD (999 folders/999 files per folder). 10 The PhotoViewer (DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S) ENTER 4 menu. Select 'Copy to import. PhotoViewer HDD Folder 12/13 WED 001. 12/12 TUE 1 2 File selec3tion 002. 12/13 WED... 1/2 Use [ ][ ] to select, then press [ ] to select multiple folders/files at once for importing or editing. Select 'Multi-Mode' from the PhotoViewer CD/DVD File Date/Time Chair No. 2 1/24/2006 10:00AM Size 1920 x 1440 001. 12/12 TUE 1 2 Start Slid3eshow 002. 12/13 WED Copy all the...
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...copy all the files on a connected USB device to view the photos on other operation is also recorded on the HDD' from the main PhotoViewer menu. Copying selected files to a DVD-R/-RW This feature allows you just to copy some of the files is possible. A slideshow of ...the files stored on another DVD player (copying selected files doesn't automatically finalize the disc). The PhotoViewer (DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S) 10 Importing files from a USB device Use this feature to copy all the files contained in...
...copy all the files on a connected USB device to view the photos on other operation is also recorded on the HDD' from the main PhotoViewer menu. Copying selected files to a DVD-R/-RW This feature allows you just to copy some of the files is possible. A slideshow of ...the files stored on another DVD player (copying selected files doesn't automatically finalize the disc). The PhotoViewer (DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S) 10 Importing files from a USB device Use this feature to copy all the files contained in...
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... selec3tion 002. 12/13 WED Start Slideshow 003. 12/14 THU 4 004. 12/15 FRI 5 New Fold6er Folder Options 005. 12/16 SAT Copy to DVD 006. 12/17 SUN 7 007. 12/18 MON 8 Multi-Mo9de Cancel 008. 12/19 TUE 1/2 Use [ ][ ] to select, then press [ ] to display the menu... 1/2 Press ENTER to select file. Press RETURN to go back to erase. • To erase multiple folders, use to display the menu. 10 The PhotoViewer (DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S) • Note that have been locked. • Folders containing locked files can be up to 999 folders on page 96. • Erasing a folder...
... selec3tion 002. 12/13 WED Start Slideshow 003. 12/14 THU 4 004. 12/15 FRI 5 New Fold6er Folder Options 005. 12/16 SAT Copy to DVD 006. 12/17 SUN 7 007. 12/18 MON 8 Multi-Mo9de Cancel 008. 12/19 TUE 1/2 Use [ ][ ] to select, then press [ ] to display the menu... 1/2 Press ENTER to select file. Press RETURN to go back to erase. • To erase multiple folders, use to display the menu. 10 The PhotoViewer (DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S) • Note that have been locked. • Folders containing locked files can be up to 999 folders on page 96. • Erasing a folder...
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...13 WED 003. 12/14 THU 4 004. 12/15 FRI 005. 12/16 SAT 2 Start Slid3eshow Erase File Options Copy 5 Print Rename Fil6e Copy to DVD Lock Multi-Mode 006. 12/17 SUN 7 007. 12/18 MON 008. 12/19 TUE 8 9 Cancel Cancel 1/2 Press ENTER to confirm. Naming files and... 'Copy Folder Contents'. Press ENTER to display the menu. if there are displayed in it. • To copy multiple folders, use the MultiMode; The PhotoViewer (DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S) 10 ENTER 4 Select 'Yes' to confirm, or 'No' to cancel. • You can also erase a file or folder by pressing CLEAR when ...
...13 WED 003. 12/14 THU 4 004. 12/15 FRI 005. 12/16 SAT 2 Start Slid3eshow Erase File Options Copy 5 Print Rename Fil6e Copy to DVD Lock Multi-Mode 006. 12/17 SUN 7 007. 12/18 MON 008. 12/19 TUE 8 9 Cancel Cancel 1/2 Press ENTER to confirm. Naming files and... 'Copy Folder Contents'. Press ENTER to display the menu. if there are displayed in it. • To copy multiple folders, use the MultiMode; The PhotoViewer (DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S) 10 ENTER 4 Select 'Yes' to confirm, or 'No' to cancel. • You can also erase a file or folder by pressing CLEAR when ...
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...1/3 Locked files are using that the printer (and your printer-check the printer manual for the recorder to communicate with a padlock icon next to lock (or unlock). • To lock/unlock ...is connected to the USB port will enable you are shown with the printer. 10 The PhotoViewer (DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S) ENTER 1 Select the file(s) you can cancel by pressing ENTER. see Selecting multiple files...15 FRI 005. 12/16 SAT 2 Start Slid3eshow Erase File Options Copy 5 Print Rename Fil6e Copy to DVD Lock Multi-Mode 006. 12/17 SUN 7 007. 12/18 MON 008. 12/19 TUE 8 9 ...
...1/3 Locked files are using that the printer (and your printer-check the printer manual for the recorder to communicate with a padlock icon next to lock (or unlock). • To lock/unlock ...is connected to the USB port will enable you are shown with the printer. 10 The PhotoViewer (DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S) ENTER 1 Select the file(s) you can cancel by pressing ENTER. see Selecting multiple files...15 FRI 005. 12/16 SAT 2 Start Slid3eshow Erase File Options Copy 5 Print Rename Fil6e Copy to DVD Lock Multi-Mode 006. 12/17 SUN 7 007. 12/18 MON 008. 12/19 TUE 8 9 ...
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...the folder containing the files you encounter a disc that will not play, check that the disc and file formats are more files/folders than this recorder (see the following page). 101 En The first nine images from which to start the sideshow. • Use the and buttons to start ...all using the Reload function (see JPEG file compatibility on page 13 and PCcreated disc compatibility on page 14). The PhotoViewer (DVR-540H-S) 11 Chapter 11 The PhotoViewer (DVR-540H-S) From the PhotoViewer you can view JPEG photos and picture files stored on CD-ROM/-R/RW.1 Locating JPEG picture files ...
...the folder containing the files you encounter a disc that will not play, check that the disc and file formats are more files/folders than this recorder (see the following page). 101 En The first nine images from which to start the sideshow. • Use the and buttons to start ...all using the Reload function (see JPEG file compatibility on page 13 and PCcreated disc compatibility on page 14). The PhotoViewer (DVR-540H-S) 11 Chapter 11 The PhotoViewer (DVR-540H-S) From the PhotoViewer you can view JPEG photos and picture files stored on CD-ROM/-R/RW.1 Locating JPEG picture files ...
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... 4 Press to return to the folder view area. • With the leftmost thumbnail highlighted, you can also move the zoomed 102 En 11 The PhotoViewer (DVR-540H-S) • Use PREV / NEXT to display the previous/next picture, or PAUSE to pause the slideshow. • Depending on -screen. 2 area. ANGLE • Press...
... 4 Press to return to the folder view area. • With the leftmost thumbnail highlighted, you can also move the zoomed 102 En 11 The PhotoViewer (DVR-540H-S) • Use PREV / NEXT to display the previous/next picture, or PAUSE to pause the slideshow. • Depending on -screen. 2 area. ANGLE • Press...