PIONEER DVR-550H-S/WVXK5 - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

Operating Instructions

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DVR-550H-S HDD/DVD RECORDER

HDD/D

RECORDER

Operating

Instructions

<VRB1460-A>

Printed in UK

Published by Pioneer Corporation.

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PIONEER CORPORATION

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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.

Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly.

After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.

The exclamation point within an equilateral

triangle is intended to alert the user to the

presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the

literature accompanying the appliance.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,

within an equilateral triangle, is intended to

alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

"dangerous voltage" within the product's

enclosure that may be of sufficient

magnitude to constitute a risk of electric

shock to persons.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR

BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

IMPORTANT

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WARNING

This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire

or shock hazard, do not place any container filed

with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or

flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain

or moisture.

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WARNING

The voltage of the available power supply differs

according to country or region. Be sure that the

power supply voltage of the area where this unit

will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230 V

or 120 V) written on the rear panel.

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Before plugging in for the first time, read the following

section carefully.

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 rear of the product.

Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

The following caution label appears on your unit.

Location: inside of the unit

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CAUTION

ATTENTION

CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN, AVOID EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM.

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RADIATIONS LASER VISIBLES ET INVISIBLES DE CLASSE 3B QUAND OUVERT. ÉVITEZ TOUT EXPOSITION AU FAISCEAU.

ADVARSEL

KLASSE 3B SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING. UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.

VARNING

KLASS 3B SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD. UNDVIK ATT UTSÄTTA DIG FÖR STRÅLEN.

VARO!

AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYVÄLLE JA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LUOKAN 3B LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.

PRECAUCIÓN CUANDOSE ABRE HAY RADIACIÓN LÁSER DE CLASE 3B VISIBLE E INVISIBLE. EVITE LA EXPOSICIÓN A LOS RAYOS LÁSER.

VORSICHT

BEI GEÖFFNETER ABDECKUNG IST SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG DER KLASSE 3B IM GERÄTEINNEREN VORHANDEN.

NICHT DEM LASERSTRAHL AUSSETZEN!

This product complies with the Low Voltage Directive

(73/23/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC), EMC Directives

(89/336/EEC, amended by 92/31/EEC and

93/68/EEC).

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WARNING

To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked

flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the

equipment.

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If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for used

electronic products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling.

Private households in the 25 member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return their used electronic products free of charge to

designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you purchase a similar new one).

For countries not mentioned above, please contact your local authorities for the correct method of disposal.

By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential

negative effects on the environment and human health.

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CAUTION

The STANDBY/ON switch on this unit will not

completely shut off all power from the AC outlet.

Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect

device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from

the AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore,

make sure the unit has been installed so that the

power cord can be easily unplugged from the AC

outlet in case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard,

the power cord should also be unplugged from the

AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time

(for example, when on vacation).

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Operating Environment

Operating environment temperature and humidity:

+5 ºC to +35 ºC (+41 ºF to +95 ºF); less than 85 %RH

(cooling vents not blocked)

Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in

locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or

strong artificial light)

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VENTILATION CAUTION

When installing this unit, make sure to leave space

around the unit for ventilation to improve heat

radiation (at least 10 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and

10 cm at each side).

WARNING

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for

ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the

product, and to protect it from overheating. To

prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be

blocked or covered with items (such as newspapers,

table-cloths, curtains) or by operating the

equipment on thick carpet or a bed.

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If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC

outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed

and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and

mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of

this unit should be performed only by qualified

service personnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the

cut-off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Make

sure it is properly disposed of after removal.

The equipment should be disconnected by removing

the mains plug from the wall socket when left

unused for a long period of time (for example, when

on vacation).

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This product is for general household purposes. Any

failure due to use for other than household purposes

(such as long-term use for business purposes in a

restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which

requires repair will be charged for even during the

warranty period.

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POWER-CORD CAUTION

Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the

plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power

cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a

short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a

piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the

cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other

cords. The power cords should be routed such that they

are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord

can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check

the power cord once in a while. When you find it

damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized

service center or your dealer for a replacement.

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Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified

service personnel.

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IMPORTANT: 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 ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark

or the BSI mark

on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug

must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be obtained from your local dealer.

If the fitted moulded plug is unsuitable for your socket outlet, then the fuse shall be removed and the plug cut off and disposed of

safely. There is a danger of severe electrical shock if the cut off plug is inserted into any 13 amp socket.

If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue : Neutral

Brown : Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in

your plug, proceed as follows ;

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the

letter

N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the

letter

L or coloured RED.

How to replace the fuse: Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse.

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Contents

01 Before you start

What's in the box

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Putting the batteries in the

remote control

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Using the remote control

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Disc/content format playback

compatibility

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

About the internal hard disk drive

. . . . . . 12

Symbols used in this manual

. . . . . . . . . 13

02 Connections

Rear panel connections

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Front panel connections

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Easy connections

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Using other types of audio/

video output

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Connecting to a cable box, satellite receiver

or digital terrestrial receiver

. . . . . . . . . . . 18

Connecting an external

decoder box (1)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Connecting an external

decoder box (2)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Connecting to an AV amplifier/

receiver

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Connecting using HDMI

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Connecting other AV sources

. . . . . . . . . 22

Plugging in

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

03 Controls and displays

Front panel

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Display

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Remote control

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

04 Getting started

Switching on and setting up

. . . . . . . . . . 28

Setting up the GUIDE Plus+®

system

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

05 Using the GUIDE Plus+®

electronic programme guide

The GUIDE Plus+® system

. . . . . . . . . . 34

Using the GUIDE Plus+® system

. . . . . 34

Areas

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

GUIDE Plus+® FAQ and

troubleshooting

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

06 Recording

About DVD recording

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

About HDD recording

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Recorded audio

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Restrictions on video recording

. . . . . . . 50

Using the built-in TV tuner

. . . . . . . . . . . 50

Setting the picture quality/

recording time

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Basic recording from the TV

. . . . . . . . . . 52

Pause Live TV

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Setting a timer recording

. . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Simultaneous recording and playback

(Chase Play)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Recording from an external

component

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Playing your recordings on other DVD

players

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Initializing recordable DVD discs

. . . . . . 61

DVD-RW Auto Initialize

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

07 Playback

Introduction

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Basic playback

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Using the Disc Navigator to browse the

contents of a disc

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Scanning discs

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Playing in slow motion

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Frame advance/frame reverse

. . . . . . . . 69

The Play Mode menu

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

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Displaying and switching subtitles

. . . . . 71

Switching DVD and DivX

soundtracks

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Switching audio channels

. . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Switching camera angles

. . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Displaying disc information

on-screen

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

08 Playing and recording from a DV

camcorder

Playing from a DV camcorder

. . . . . . . . . 75

Recording from a DV camcorder

. . . . . . . 75

About DV

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

09 Editing

Editing options

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

The Disc Navigator screen

. . . . . . . . . . . . 79

10 Copying and backup

Introduction

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

One Touch Copy

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Using Copy Lists

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Using disc backup

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

11 Using the Jukebox

Copying music to the HDD

. . . . . . . . . . . 97

Playing music from the Jukebox

. . . . . . . 97

Editing Jukebox albums

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

12 The PhotoViewer

Locating JPEG picture files

. . . . . . . . . . 100

Changing the display style of the

PhotoViewer

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Playing a slideshow

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Reloading files from a disc

. . . . . . . . . . 102

Importing files to the HDD

. . . . . . . . . . . 102

Selecting multiple files or folders

. . . . . 103

Copying selected files to a

DVD-R/-RW

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Editing files on the HDD

. . . . . . . . . . . . 104

13 The Disc Setup menu

Basic settings

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Initialize settings

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Finalize settings

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Optimize HDD

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Initialize HDD

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

14 The Video Adjust menu

Setting the picture quality for TV and external

inputs

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Setting the picture quality for disc

playback

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

15 The Initial Setup menu

Using the Initial Setup menu

. . . . . . . . 113

Selecting other languages for language

options

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

16 Additional information

Minimum copying times

. . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Manual recording modes

. . . . . . . . . . . 127

Troubleshooting

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

If the picture freezes and the front panel

and remote control buttons stop

working

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

On-screen displays

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Front-panel displays

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Language code list

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Country/Area code list

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Screen sizes and disc formats

. . . . . . . 137

Handling discs

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Cleaning the pickup lens

. . . . . . . . . . . 138

Condensation

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Hints on installation

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Moving the recorder

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Resetting the recorder

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Specifications

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

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