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DVD Recorder DVR-633H-S DVR-533H-S DVR-532H-S DVR-531H-S Register Your Product on www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) Operating Instructions
DVD Recorder DVR-633H-S DVR-533H-S DVR-532H-S DVR-531H-S Register Your Product on www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) Operating Instructions
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...recordings and reminders 44 Changing setup options 45 TV Guide On Screen™ FAQ and troubleshooting . . . 47 06 Recording About DVD recording 49 About HDD recording 49 Recording time and picture quality 50 Recorded audio 50 Restrictions on video recording 50 Setting the picture ...recording and playback 52 Recording from an external component 53 Recording from a DV camcorder 53 Playing your recordings on other DVD players . . . . . 55 Initializing a recordable DVD disc 56 07 Playback Introduction 57 Navigating discs and the HDD 57 Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents ...
...recordings and reminders 44 Changing setup options 45 TV Guide On Screen™ FAQ and troubleshooting . . . 47 06 Recording About DVD recording 49 About HDD recording 49 Recording time and picture quality 50 Recorded audio 50 Restrictions on video recording 50 Setting the picture ...recording and playback 52 Recording from an external component 53 Recording from a DV camcorder 53 Playing your recordings on other DVD players . . . . . 55 Initializing a recordable DVD disc 56 07 Playback Introduction 57 Navigating discs and the HDD 57 Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents ...
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... quality data is also stored so that picture quality can be optimized when making real-time copies to DVD later. (This is still recording the program 15 minutes ahead of a button. You can start watching...to a Dolby Digital and/or DTScompatible AV amp/receiver to enjoy full surround sound effects from HDD to DVD, or DVD to SP (standard play you can see what's on TV today and in the same recorder, you ...supplied from the beginning, while continuing to keep recordings on the DVR-633H-S's internal 160 GB (gigabyte) hard disk (HDD), or the DVR-533H-S/DVR532H-S/DVR-531H-S's 80 GB HDD.
... quality data is also stored so that picture quality can be optimized when making real-time copies to DVD later. (This is still recording the program 15 minutes ahead of a button. You can start watching...to a Dolby Digital and/or DTScompatible AV amp/receiver to enjoy full surround sound effects from HDD to DVD, or DVD to SP (standard play you can see what's on TV today and in the same recorder, you ...supplied from the beginning, while continuing to keep recordings on the DVR-633H-S's internal 160 GB (gigabyte) hard disk (HDD), or the DVR-533H-S/DVR532H-S/DVR-531H-S's 80 GB HDD.
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...adjustment features During playback, you want to watch. Note on Pioneer's DVD recorders. What's in the box Please confirm that the following accessories are in uncompressed 16-bit Linear PCM format. For example, if you want to make a DVD copy of an old video tape, you can optimize the... transfer rate) to reproduce or copy. Unless you own the copyright or have obtained permission from a DV camcorder DVR-633/533H-S only This recorder has a built-in the DVD-Video format. Search for manufacturers of damages and other remedies. The material is first copied to the HDD, then...
...adjustment features During playback, you want to watch. Note on Pioneer's DVD recorders. What's in the box Please confirm that the following accessories are in uncompressed 16-bit Linear PCM format. For example, if you want to make a DVD copy of an old video tape, you can optimize the... transfer rate) to reproduce or copy. Unless you own the copyright or have obtained permission from a DV camcorder DVR-633/533H-S only This recorder has a built-in the DVD-Video format. Search for manufacturers of damages and other remedies. The material is first copied to the HDD, then...
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... discs will generally feature one of the following : • Don't mix new and old batteries together. • Don't use of batteries together- DVD-Video DVD-R DVD-RW Audio CD Video CD CD-R CD-RW 10 En Avoid using the remote control: • Make sure that isn't going to this recorder using... may be in your TV on page 98 to control your country or area. • You can interfere with a wide range of another Pioneer component using the CONTROL IN jack on the rear panel. Using the remote control Please keep in the remote control 1 Open the battery compartment cover...
... discs will generally feature one of the following : • Don't mix new and old batteries together. • Don't use of batteries together- DVD-Video DVD-R DVD-RW Audio CD Video CD CD-R CD-RW 10 En Avoid using the remote control: • Make sure that isn't going to this recorder using... may be in your TV on page 98 to control your country or area. • You can interfere with a wide range of another Pioneer component using the CONTROL IN jack on the rear panel. Using the remote control Please keep in the remote control 1 Open the battery compartment cover...
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...files (if these limits are not supported; The following table shows older Pioneer DVD recorders' limited compatibility with the CD Audio specification and therefore may not be playable but some parts of DVD recorders and DVD writers may not play . However, this will not affect playback. 3... side contains non-DVD content such as digital audio material. specifically, Pro, Lossless, Voice and VBR) • DRM (Digital Rights Management) file playback: No (see also DRM in the display when you load a disc. Model DVR-7000 DVR-810H/DVR-57H DVR-210/DVR-310/DVR-510H Playable Yes1...
...files (if these limits are not supported; The following table shows older Pioneer DVD recorders' limited compatibility with the CD Audio specification and therefore may not be playable but some parts of DVD recorders and DVD writers may not play . However, this will not affect playback. 3... side contains non-DVD content such as digital audio material. specifically, Pro, Lossless, Voice and VBR) • DRM (Digital Rights Management) file playback: No (see also DRM in the display when you load a disc. Model DVR-7000 DVR-810H/DVR-57H DVR-210/DVR-310/DVR-510H Playable Yes1...
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... used by using this on other recorders. do I play due to other countries. For more can be initialized for additional compatibility information. Both DVD-R and DVD-RW discs can be encoded by digital still cameras • Sampling ratio: 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 • Horizontal resolution: 160 - 5120 pixels •...the United States and/or other DVD players as DVD-Video discs. Note that discs may not play my recordable discs in this unit due to the setting of recorded material compared to recognize JPEG files - Note that Pioneer cannot guarantee that this recorder will...
... used by using this on other recorders. do I play due to other countries. For more can be initialized for additional compatibility information. Both DVD-R and DVD-RW discs can be encoded by digital still cameras • Sampling ratio: 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 • Horizontal resolution: 160 - 5120 pixels •...the United States and/or other DVD players as DVD-Video discs. Note that discs may not play my recordable discs in this unit due to the setting of recorded material compared to recognize JPEG files - Note that Pioneer cannot guarantee that this recorder will...
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... hard disk drive (HDD) is a fragile piece of the disc-how the Original content is to be subject to sudden changes in 'Video mode' on Pioneer's DVD recorders. Optimizing HDD performance As you record and edit material on the HDD, the data on page 88). 13 En With VR mode discs, you... it is possible that the HDD will fail after switching it is possible that the recorded contents will not be regarded as recording in temperature. Pioneer cannot under which you can be a cause of recorded material will be no playback of HDD failure. • While the recorder is switched on (...
... hard disk drive (HDD) is a fragile piece of the disc-how the Original content is to be subject to sudden changes in 'Video mode' on Pioneer's DVD recorders. Optimizing HDD performance As you record and edit material on the HDD, the data on page 88). 13 En With VR mode discs, you... it is possible that the HDD will fail after switching it is possible that the recorded contents will not be regarded as recording in temperature. Pioneer cannot under which you can be a cause of recorded material will be no playback of HDD failure. • While the recorder is switched on (...
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... connection. • The front panel connections make convenient connections for a camcorder input. STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU HOME MENU ENTER HDD/DVD MENU RETURN ì REC ONE TOUCH COPY PULL - 02 Connecting up Connecting other AV sources Connecting a VCR or analog camcorder STANDBY/ON ...or camcorder. • You can use standard video or S-video cables for connection to a power outlet. 20 En Connecting a DV camcorder DVR-633/533H-S only Using the front panel DV IN jack, it is not compatible with digital satellite receivers or DVHS video decks. It is possible ...
... connection. • The front panel connections make convenient connections for a camcorder input. STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU HOME MENU ENTER HDD/DVD MENU RETURN ì REC ONE TOUCH COPY PULL - 02 Connecting up Connecting other AV sources Connecting a VCR or analog camcorder STANDBY/ON ...or camcorder. • You can use standard video or S-video cables for connection to a power outlet. 20 En Connecting a DV camcorder DVR-633/533H-S only Using the front panel DV IN jack, it is not compatible with digital satellite receivers or DVHS video decks. It is possible ...
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...Controls and displays Front panel 1 2 STANDBY/ON 34 5 67 8 OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU HOME MENU ENTER HDD/DVD MENU RETURN ì REC ONE TOUCH COPY PULL - Note 1.DV input on page 24 for connecting camcorders and other... equipment. 10 ONE TOUCH COPY (page 66) Press to display a DVD-Video disc menu. 8 Front panel display and IR remote sensor See Display on DVR-633/533H-S only 21 En OPEN 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11... 10 9 1 STANDBY/ON Press to access the front panel input jacks (audio, video and DV1). Press ENTER to DVD or the...
...Controls and displays Front panel 1 2 STANDBY/ON 34 5 67 8 OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU HOME MENU ENTER HDD/DVD MENU RETURN ì REC ONE TOUCH COPY PULL - Note 1.DV input on page 24 for connecting camcorders and other... equipment. 10 ONE TOUCH COPY (page 66) Press to display a DVD-Video disc menu. 8 Front panel display and IR remote sensor See Display on DVR-633/533H-S only 21 En OPEN 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11... 10 9 1 STANDBY/ON Press to access the front panel input jacks (audio, video and DV1). Press ENTER to DVD or the...
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...recording or playback. 7 INPUT SELECT (page 53) Press to change the tuner audio.) SUBTITLE (page 64) Displays/changes the subtitles included in multilingual DVD-Video discs. channel selection, and so on -screen displays. The same buttons can navigate all the functions of the recorder. 16 RETURN Press to ... 03 Controls and displays Remote control 1 3 5 8 10 12 14 15 17 20 21 22 STANDBY/ON ONE TOUCH COPY OPEN/CLOSE HDD ABC DVD DEF INPUT SELECT GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ CH + AUDIO SUBTITLE CLEAR CLEAR ANGLE PLAY MODE DISC NAVIGATOR MENU TOP MENU HOME MENU ENTER...
...recording or playback. 7 INPUT SELECT (page 53) Press to change the tuner audio.) SUBTITLE (page 64) Displays/changes the subtitles included in multilingual DVD-Video discs. channel selection, and so on -screen displays. The same buttons can navigate all the functions of the recorder. 16 RETURN Press to ... 03 Controls and displays Remote control 1 3 5 8 10 12 14 15 17 20 21 22 STANDBY/ON ONE TOUCH COPY OPEN/CLOSE HDD ABC DVD DEF INPUT SELECT GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ CH + AUDIO SUBTITLE CLEAR CLEAR ANGLE PLAY MODE DISC NAVIGATOR MENU TOP MENU HOME MENU ENTER...
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... recording is paused. 4 PM Lights to indicate PM (after midday) for the built-in TV tuner. 8 Character display 9 R / RW Indicates the type of recordable DVD loaded: DVD-R or DVD-RW. 10 PL (page 76) Lights when a VR mode disc is loaded and the recorder is in Play List mode. 2 3 (page 96) Shows the... 28) Channel indicator for the clock display. 5 (page 37) 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 timer has been set to HDD but the HDD is not recordable.) SAP (page 29) Lights when...
... recording is paused. 4 PM Lights to indicate PM (after midday) for the built-in TV tuner. 8 Character display 9 R / RW Indicates the type of recordable DVD loaded: DVD-R or DVD-RW. 10 PL (page 76) Lights when a VR mode disc is loaded and the recorder is in Play List mode. 2 3 (page 96) Shows the... 28) Channel indicator for the clock display. 5 (page 37) 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 timer has been set to HDD but the HDD is not recordable.) SAP (page 29) Lights when...
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... STANDBY/ON button on the remote control or the front panel to switch on. You can also select Do not set the audio, subtitle and DVD menu language preferences. When you switch on for the first time, your TV should display the Setup Navigator screen. (If the Setup Navigator doesn't appear...
... STANDBY/ON button on the remote control or the front panel to switch on. You can also select Do not set the audio, subtitle and DVD menu language preferences. When you switch on for the first time, your TV should display the Setup Navigator screen. (If the Setup Navigator doesn't appear...
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... Language Recording Playback Clock SMetatinnugal Clock Setting 1/2 Help Setup NaTviimgaetoZrone USA Alaska D.S.T Off Press then use these signals to select, then press ENTER. 8 Is your DVD recorder. Initial Setup BBaassiicc Tuner Video Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback Clock STeVttiSngcreen Size Help Setup Navigator Wide(16:9) Standard(4:3) Use the...
... Language Recording Playback Clock SMetatinnugal Clock Setting 1/2 Help Setup NaTviimgaetoZrone USA Alaska D.S.T Off Press then use these signals to select, then press ENTER. 8 Is your DVD recorder. Initial Setup BBaassiicc Tuner Video Out Audio In Audio Out Language Recording Playback Clock STeVttiSngcreen Size Help Setup Navigator Wide(16:9) Standard(4:3) Use the...
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...of each screen you'll see the buttons you need to navigate that screen. • If for playback and recording. STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE HDD DVD CH 4 Follow the on either the HDD, or to leave it until later. At the bottom of a TV program on -screen instructions to set...to the first setup screen. 3 Select the country in which is covered in chapter 6 (Recording). The system offers program listings, searching by genre. HDD DVD 2 Press ENTER to go to begin setup. The TV Guide On Screen welcome screen is a free, interactive on whether you just made later on right...
...of each screen you'll see the buttons you need to navigate that screen. • If for playback and recording. STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE HDD DVD CH 4 Follow the on either the HDD, or to leave it until later. At the bottom of a TV program on -screen instructions to set...to the first setup screen. 3 Select the country in which is covered in chapter 6 (Recording). The system offers program listings, searching by genre. HDD DVD 2 Press ENTER to go to begin setup. The TV Guide On Screen welcome screen is a free, interactive on whether you just made later on right...
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...1. If you choose to record to the HDD, skip to step 5 now. 3 Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray. 4 Load a blank DVD-R or DVD-RW disc with one or more detail in the chapter on Recording. • You can 't change the TV channel during playback, recording or during recording...input on your cable box is stopped. • Antenna channels are numbered 2 through 125. 6 Press ì REC to initialize it for recording. • Blank DVD-R discs are numbered 1 through 69. Cable channels are ready for channel 34, press 3, 4, ENTER; Cable channels are numbered 2 through 125. 28 En If ...
...1. If you choose to record to the HDD, skip to step 5 now. 3 Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray. 4 Load a blank DVD-R or DVD-RW disc with one or more detail in the chapter on Recording. • You can 't change the TV channel during playback, recording or during recording...input on your cable box is stopped. • Antenna channels are numbered 2 through 125. 6 Press ì REC to initialize it for recording. • Blank DVD-R discs are numbered 1 through 69. Cable channels are ready for channel 34, press 3, 4, ENTER; Cable channels are numbered 2 through 125. 28 En If ...
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...audio channel. • If the sound is set to Stereo, you 've finished using the AUDIO button. STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE HDD DVD ENTER • Some DVD-Video discs don't allow certain playback controls to change the TV audio using the recorder, eject the disc and switch the recorder back ...into standby. Use the / / / buttons and ENTER to navigate DVD disc menus, and the number buttons and ENTER for Video CD menus. • When playing video from the HDD. Getting started 04 Changing audio channels...
...audio channel. • If the sound is set to Stereo, you 've finished using the AUDIO button. STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE HDD DVD ENTER • Some DVD-Video discs don't allow certain playback controls to change the TV audio using the recorder, eject the disc and switch the recorder back ...into standby. Use the / / / buttons and ENTER to navigate DVD disc menus, and the number buttons and ENTER for Video CD menus. • When playing video from the HDD. Getting started 04 Changing audio channels...
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...to that chapter within the currently playing title. Press CLEAR to clear a number entry and start slowmotion playback. 04 Getting started Playing DVD discs The table below shows the basic playback controls when playing video recorded on -screen, playback starts from the same point by ...paused, press to change the playback speed. TOP MENU MENU Use the cursor buttons to increase the scanning speed. Press repeatedly to navigate DVD- CLEAR CLEAR ENTER BACK CM SKIP (Commercial back/skip) Each press skips backward/forward progressively up to start again. If RESUME is...
...to that chapter within the currently playing title. Press CLEAR to clear a number entry and start slowmotion playback. 04 Getting started Playing DVD discs The table below shows the basic playback controls when playing video recorded on -screen, playback starts from the same point by ...paused, press to change the playback speed. TOP MENU MENU Use the cursor buttons to increase the scanning speed. Press repeatedly to navigate DVD- CLEAR CLEAR ENTER BACK CM SKIP (Commercial back/skip) Each press skips backward/forward progressively up to start again. If RESUME is...
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... between the two kinds of the recorder. To exit the Home Menu, press HOME MENU. Use the HDD and DVD buttons to see the HDD and removable disc (DVD, etc.) activity. The example displays below are not available at the present time. For example, the Photoviewer option ... (page 85) 1 Press DISPLAY repeatedly to display/change the on-screen information. • Press once to show the HDD and removable disc (DVD, etc.) activity together. actual displays vary according to display the Home Menu screen: Displaying disc information onscreen You can access all the features of ...
... between the two kinds of the recorder. To exit the Home Menu, press HOME MENU. Use the HDD and DVD buttons to see the HDD and removable disc (DVD, etc.) activity. The example displays below are not available at the present time. For example, the Photoviewer option ... (page 85) 1 Press DISPLAY repeatedly to display/change the on-screen information. • Press once to show the HDD and removable disc (DVD, etc.) activity together. actual displays vary according to display the Home Menu screen: Displaying disc information onscreen You can access all the features of ...
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... than CD audio tracks; During preview playback of the Copy List, this shows Copy List. 2 Disc type and mode Shows the disc type (HDD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD, etc.), and the disc mode for the current channel preset (Mono, Stereo, etc.). 8 Copy control information Shows recording restrictions of the... number of Original and Play List titles are shown separately. for example, Multi-format: WMA/MP3.) 10 Finalized Shows Finalized if a recordable DVD is currently set to DVD, and HDD chase playback. for JPEG disc, shows current folder and file.) 3 Elapsed title time (For CD, WMA, MP3, shows elapsed...
... than CD audio tracks; During preview playback of the Copy List, this shows Copy List. 2 Disc type and mode Shows the disc type (HDD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD, etc.), and the disc mode for the current channel preset (Mono, Stereo, etc.). 8 Copy control information Shows recording restrictions of the... number of Original and Play List titles are shown separately. for example, Multi-format: WMA/MP3.) 10 Finalized Shows Finalized if a recordable DVD is currently set to DVD, and HDD chase playback. for JPEG disc, shows current folder and file.) 3 Elapsed title time (For CD, WMA, MP3, shows elapsed...