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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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... that is protected by method claims of NEC Corporation. Check the power cord once in the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement. When you an electrical shock. Any failure due to use for other cords. WARNING: .... Do not pull out the plug by Macrovision Corporation. DANGER VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. patents and other rights owners. D1-4-2-8_En Recording equipment and copyright: You may use in a car or ship) and which you may be violating the law, including copyright law, and may ...
... that is protected by method claims of NEC Corporation. Check the power cord once in the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement. When you an electrical shock. Any failure due to use for other cords. WARNING: .... Do not pull out the plug by Macrovision Corporation. DANGER VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. patents and other rights owners. D1-4-2-8_En Recording equipment and copyright: You may use in a car or ship) and which you may be violating the law, including copyright law, and may ...
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... up the TV Guide On Screen™ system 27 Selecting the hard disk or DVD for playback and recording 27 Making your first recording 27 Using the built-in TV tuner 28 Basic playback 29 Using the Home Menu 32 Displaying disc information... . . 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 quality/recording time 51 Basic recording from the TV 51 Simultaneous recording and playback 52 Recording from an external component 53 Recording from a DV camcorder 53...
... up the TV Guide On Screen™ system 27 Selecting the hard disk or DVD for playback and recording 27 Making your first recording 27 Using the built-in TV tuner 28 Basic playback 29 Using the Home Menu 32 Displaying disc information... . . 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 quality/recording time 51 Basic recording from the TV 51 Simultaneous recording and playback 52 Recording from an external component 53 Recording from a DV camcorder 53...
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...quality for disc playback 90 Audio DRC 91 13 The Initial Setup menu Using the Initial Setup menu 92 14 Additional information Resetting the recorder 98 Setting up the remote to control your TV 98 Screen sizes and disc formats 99 Minimum copying times 100 Troubleshooting 101 Frequently ...asked questions 103 About DV 104 Manual recording modes 105 Additional information for cable/satellite/STB (set-top box) users 106 Language code list 107 Country/Area code list 107 On-...
...quality for disc playback 90 Audio DRC 91 13 The Initial Setup menu Using the Initial Setup menu 92 14 Additional information Resetting the recorder 98 Setting up the remote to control your TV 98 Screen sizes and disc formats 99 Minimum copying times 100 Troubleshooting 101 Frequently ...asked questions 103 About DV 104 Manual recording modes 105 Additional information for cable/satellite/STB (set-top box) users 106 Language code list 107 Country/Area code list 107 On-...
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.... Each time you press the ì REC button, the recording time is also where you can edit HDD and recordable DVD content. • Home Menu The Home Menu gives you 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. Please note: The TV Guide...
.... Each time you press the ì REC button, the recording time is also where you can edit HDD and recordable DVD content. • Home Menu The Home Menu gives you 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. Please note: The TV Guide...
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...discs is optional for manufacturers of the Original content. • Play Video mode recordings on a regular DVD player Video mode Discs recorded using the Video mode can be recorded to as recording in 'Video mode' on Pioneer's DVD recorders. What's in the box Please confirm that the following accessories are in DV... camcorder footage to DVD or HDD for which you own the copyright or have obtained permission to copy from a DV camcorder DVR-633/533H-S only This recorder has a built-in the box when you made. The edited version (the Play List content) just points to various parts...
...discs is optional for manufacturers of the Original content. • Play Video mode recordings on a regular DVD player Video mode Discs recorded using the Video mode can be recorded to as recording in 'Video mode' on Pioneer's DVD recorders. What's in the box Please confirm that the following accessories are in DV... camcorder footage to DVD or HDD for which you own the copyright or have obtained permission to copy from a DV camcorder DVR-633/533H-S only This recorder has a built-in the box when you made. The edited version (the Play List content) just points to various parts...
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...different voltages. • Make sure that the plus and minus ends of each other equipment located close to this recorder using the remote sensor of another Pioneer component using the CONTROL IN jack on the front panel, as shown. 23ft Important Incorrect use different kinds of...or disc packaging. Playable discs will generally feature one of batteries together- Using the remote control Please keep in hazards such as recordable CD and DVD, may become unreliable if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is compatible with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction's ...
...different voltages. • Make sure that the plus and minus ends of each other equipment located close to this recorder using the remote sensor of another Pioneer component using the CONTROL IN jack on the front panel, as shown. 23ft Important Incorrect use different kinds of...or disc packaging. Playable discs will generally feature one of batteries together- Using the remote control Please keep in hazards such as recordable CD and DVD, may become unreliable if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is compatible with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction's ...
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Model DVR-7000 DVR-810H/DVR-57H DVR-210/DVR-310/DVR-510H Playable Yes1,2,3 Yes1 Recordable No No 1 Discs should be finalized in this recorder before playing. CD-R/RW compatibility This recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RW discs. • Readable formats: CD-Audio, Video CD, ISO 9660 CDROM* containing MP3, ...disc retailer. 11 En CD physical format: Mode1, Mode2 XA Form1. The following table shows older Pioneer DVD recorders' limited compatibility with this recorder and an older recorder/writer, we recommend using Windows Media Codec 9 may not be playable but some parts of the...
Model DVR-7000 DVR-810H/DVR-57H DVR-210/DVR-310/DVR-510H Playable Yes1,2,3 Yes1 Recordable No No 1 Discs should be finalized in this recorder before playing. CD-R/RW compatibility This recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RW discs. • Readable formats: CD-Audio, Video CD, ISO 9660 CDROM* containing MP3, ...disc retailer. 11 En CD physical format: Mode1, Mode2 XA Form1. The following table shows older Pioneer DVD recorders' limited compatibility with this recorder and an older recorder/writer, we recommend using Windows Media Codec 9 may not be playable but some parts of the...
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... of recorded material compared to recording or disc characteristics, scratches or dirt on the disc then more compatible with this unit due to the setting of the disc to make them for Windows® XP, Windows Media® Player 9 or Windows Media® Player 10 series. Note that Pioneer cannot... guarantee that this recorder will need to 99 folders / 999 files at any time (although initializing will erase all the data on other players. 12 En ...
... of recorded material compared to recording or disc characteristics, scratches or dirt on the disc then more compatible with this unit due to the setting of the disc to make them for Windows® XP, Windows Media® Player 9 or Windows Media® Player 10 series. Note that Pioneer cannot... guarantee that this recorder will need to 99 folders / 999 files at any time (although initializing will erase all the data on other players. 12 En ...
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...not block the rear vent/cooling fan. • Do not use the recorder in excessively hot or humid places, or in places that may be possible. Pioneer cannot under which you back up your HDD recordings will be lost. Signs of problems include playback unexpectedly freezing and noticeable ...improperly or in 'Video mode' on the HDD will be lost completely, or that normal playback and recording will not be played. Please understand that some data on Pioneer's DVD recorders. Before this includes during EPG download when the display shows EPG), do from the breaker switch. ...
...not block the rear vent/cooling fan. • Do not use the recorder in excessively hot or humid places, or in places that may be possible. Pioneer cannot under which you back up your HDD recordings will be lost. Signs of problems include playback unexpectedly freezing and noticeable ...improperly or in 'Video mode' on the HDD will be lost completely, or that normal playback and recording will not be played. Please understand that some data on Pioneer's DVD recorders. Before this includes during EPG download when the display shows EPG), do from the breaker switch. ...
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... AUDIO INPUT 2 9 10 On the right side of the front panel a flip-down cover hides more connections. 9 DV IN (DVR-633/533H-S only) A DV input i.LINK connector, suitable for recording. 3 Audio/video outputs 1 and 2 Two sets of audio/video outputs (stereo analog audio; Connect the CONTROL OUT of the other...AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT 2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO PR 87 6 1 AC IN After making all other component to the CONTROL IN of this recorder from the remote sensor of another Pioneer component with the TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide and a control-capable set-top box.
... AUDIO INPUT 2 9 10 On the right side of the front panel a flip-down cover hides more connections. 9 DV IN (DVR-633/533H-S only) A DV input i.LINK connector, suitable for recording. 3 Audio/video outputs 1 and 2 Two sets of audio/video outputs (stereo analog audio; Connect the CONTROL OUT of the other...AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT 2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO PR 87 6 1 AC IN After making all other component to the CONTROL IN of this recorder from the remote sensor of another Pioneer component with the TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide and a control-capable set-top box.
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... S-VIDEO INPUT 3 AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT 2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO PR VHF/UHF IN (RF IN) 1 1 Connect your TV antenna/cable TV outlet to record TV programs on your VCR. Connecting up the left audio connections and yellow for video in/outs). switch to input 2 to input 1; Antenna/cable TV... outlet 4 Connect the AUDIO and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks (1 or 2) to a set your TV (A/V IN 2 above) using AV cables, as the picture from this recorder will not appear properly on your TV. • Before making or changing any rear panel connections, make sure that allows you match them up (red...
... S-VIDEO INPUT 3 AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT 2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO PR VHF/UHF IN (RF IN) 1 1 Connect your TV antenna/cable TV outlet to record TV programs on your VCR. Connecting up the left audio connections and yellow for video in/outs). switch to input 2 to input 1; Antenna/cable TV... outlet 4 Connect the AUDIO and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks (1 or 2) to a set your TV (A/V IN 2 above) using AV cables, as the picture from this recorder will not appear properly on your TV. • Before making or changing any rear panel connections, make sure that allows you match them up (red...
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... page 92 for how to set up Using other types of the picture. The main difference between them is the quality of video output This recorder has standard (composite), S-video and component video outputs. 02 Connecting up the component video output for use with a progressive scan-compatible TV. • Use a component...
... page 92 for how to set up Using other types of the picture. The main difference between them is the quality of video output This recorder has standard (composite), S-video and component video outputs. 02 Connecting up the component video output for use with a progressive scan-compatible TV. • Use a component...
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... the supplied G-LINK™ cable to control the tuner in the cable box through ' your TV using a set of A/V cables. This enables you to record scrambled TV channels. Connecting up the control signals (see diagram). 3 Cable box/ VHF/UHF Satellite receiver IN 1 VHF/UHF OUT AC IN INPUT 1 R... satellite receiver with only a few scrambled channels, follow the setup on the cable box/satellite receiver. • Watch one channel while recording another. Position the IR transmitter end of the G-LINK™ cable so that came with the remote control, operating it from this ...
... the supplied G-LINK™ cable to control the tuner in the cable box through ' your TV using a set of A/V cables. This enables you to record scrambled TV channels. Connecting up the control signals (see diagram). 3 Cable box/ VHF/UHF Satellite receiver IN 1 VHF/UHF OUT AC IN INPUT 1 R... satellite receiver with only a few scrambled channels, follow the setup on the cable box/satellite receiver. • Watch one channel while recording another. Position the IR transmitter end of the G-LINK™ cable so that came with the remote control, operating it from this ...
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.... This enables you to control the tuner in the cable box through ' your TV or AV amp/receiver. 4 Plug the supplied G-LINK™ cable to record shows. 18 En It does not provide listings for cable-ready, cable box, and digital cable services as well as over-theair broadcast. Satellite subscribers... all the channels you receive by cable or satellite are scrambled, we recommend using this setup.1 Using the setup on this page you can: • Record any channel by selecting it from very close range until you find the place where the receiver responds. This enables you to watch and...
.... This enables you to control the tuner in the cable box through ' your TV or AV amp/receiver. 4 Plug the supplied G-LINK™ cable to record shows. 18 En It does not provide listings for cable-ready, cable box, and digital cable services as well as over-theair broadcast. Satellite subscribers... all the channels you receive by cable or satellite are scrambled, we recommend using this setup.1 Using the setup on this page you can: • Record any channel by selecting it from very close range until you find the place where the receiver responds. This enables you to watch and...
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...to your AV amp/receiver doesn't have an optical digital input, but has a coaxial type, converter boxes that convert from your speakers if the recorder is not set up 02 Connecting to an AV amplifier or receiver To enjoy multichannel surround sound you to listen to multichannel surround sound.1 4 ... an optical digital input on your TV. Connecting up to work with your AV amp/receiver.) Important • Do not connect this recorder to your TV 'through' your VCR or other component using A/V cables. Note 1. Use the standard (composite) video output (as shown. You'll probably...
...to your AV amp/receiver doesn't have an optical digital input, but has a coaxial type, converter boxes that convert from your speakers if the recorder is not set up 02 Connecting to an AV amplifier or receiver To enjoy multichannel surround sound you to listen to multichannel surround sound.1 4 ... an optical digital input on your TV. Connecting up to work with your AV amp/receiver.) Important • Do not connect this recorder to your TV 'through' your VCR or other component using A/V cables. Note 1. Use the standard (composite) video output (as shown. You'll probably...
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.../VIDEO INPUT VCR AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT 1 Connect a set of audio and video outputs of this recorder. This enables you to record from your VCR or camcorder to DV equipment only. Connecting a DV camcorder DVR-633/533H-S only Using the front panel DV IN jack, it is possible to connect a DV camcorder ...or video deck, or DVD-R/RW recorder and digitally transfer DV tapes or DVD-R/RW discs to a power...
.../VIDEO INPUT VCR AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT 1 Connect a set of audio and video outputs of this recorder. This enables you to record from your VCR or camcorder to DV equipment only. Connecting a DV camcorder DVR-633/533H-S only Using the front panel DV IN jack, it is possible to connect a DV camcorder ...or video deck, or DVD-R/RW recorder and digitally transfer DV tapes or DVD-R/RW discs to a power...
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... HDD/DVD Press to switch between the hard disk drive (HDD) and DVD for recording and playback. 7 MENU 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 Press ENTER to start or restart playback. 17 Press to pause ... page 24 for connecting camcorders and other portable equipment. 10 ONE TOUCH COPY (page 66) Press to start One Touch Copy of the recorder. 16 Press to start recording. Controls and displays 03 Chapter 3 Controls and displays Front panel 1 2 STANDBY/ON 34 5 67 8 OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU HOME MENU ...
... HDD/DVD Press to switch between the hard disk drive (HDD) and DVD for recording and playback. 7 MENU 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 Press ENTER to start or restart playback. 17 Press to pause ... page 24 for connecting camcorders and other portable equipment. 10 ONE TOUCH COPY (page 66) Press to start One Touch Copy of the recorder. 16 Press to start recording. Controls and displays 03 Chapter 3 Controls and displays Front panel 1 2 STANDBY/ON 34 5 67 8 OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU HOME MENU ...
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... display the panel menu. 14 / / / and ENTER Used to navigate all the functions of the recorder. 16 RETURN Press to clear an entry and start One Touch Copy of the built-in the on-screen...10 DVD playback functions AUDIO (page 29, 64, 65) Changes the audio language or channel. (When the recorder is loaded. See also the Note on copying on page 9. 2 Remote control indicator Lights when setting up...32) Press to display the Home Menu, from which you can also be used to enter names for recording or playback. 7 INPUT SELECT (page 53) Press to change the channel of the currently playing title to...
... display the panel menu. 14 / / / and ENTER Used to navigate all the functions of the recorder. 16 RETURN Press to clear an entry and start One Touch Copy of the built-in the on-screen...10 DVD playback functions AUDIO (page 29, 64, 65) Changes the audio language or channel. (When the recorder is loaded. See also the Note on copying on page 9. 2 Remote control indicator Lights when setting up...32) Press to display the Home Menu, from which you can also be used to enter names for recording or playback. 7 INPUT SELECT (page 53) Press to change the channel of the currently playing title to...
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...™ system. 22 TV CONTROL (page 98) After setting up, use to display the previous/next day of a TV Guide On Screen™ listing. 21 Recording controls (page 27) ì REC Press to display the previous/next page of 30 mins. press again to show the previous or next video frame... that program to display the previous or next menu page. With a program highlighted in the TV Guide On Screen™ system, press to set the recording time in blocks of a TV Guide On Screen™ listing. CM SKIP (commercial skip) Press repeatedly to change the speed. REC MODE (page 51) Press...
...™ system. 22 TV CONTROL (page 98) After setting up, use to display the previous/next day of a TV Guide On Screen™ listing. 21 Recording controls (page 27) ì REC Press to display the previous/next page of 30 mins. press again to show the previous or next video frame... that program to display the previous or next menu page. With a program highlighted in the TV Guide On Screen™ system, press to set the recording time in blocks of a TV Guide On Screen™ listing. CM SKIP (commercial skip) Press repeatedly to change the speed. REC MODE (page 51) Press...