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Pioneer DVR-540H User Manual

Pioneer DVR-540H
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Operating Instructions
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DVR-540H-S
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DVD RECORDER
DVD RECORDER
Operating Instructions
<VRB1411-A>Printed in UK
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Published by Pioneer Corporation.
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Pioneer DVR-540H Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPioneer
ModelDVR-540H
CategoryDVD Recorder
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Before you start

What’s in the box

Confirms the accessories included with the product when opening the box.

Using the remote control

Provides guidelines for optimal operation of the remote control unit.

Disc compatibility information

Details on compatible media types and DVD/HDD recording compatibility.

Internal hard disk drive usage

Information regarding the care and protection of the internal HDD.

Connecting up

Rear and front panel connections

Overview of all connectors available on the rear and front panels.

Easy connections guide

A basic setup guide for watching and recording TV programs.

Connecting external devices

Instructions for connecting cable boxes, satellite receivers, and decoders.

Controls and displays

Front panel overview

Identifies and explains the functions of the recorder's front panel controls.

Display indicators

Explanation of the various lights and indicators on the front panel display.

Remote control functions

Detailed explanation of all buttons and their functions on the remote control.

Getting started

Initial setup procedure

Guide to the first-time setup using the Setup Navigator feature.

Channel tuning and time settings

Steps for automatic channel tuning, country selection, and clock setting.

GUIDE Plus+ system setup

Procedure for setting up the interactive on-screen programming guide.

Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic program guide

GUIDE Plus+ system overview

Introduction to the free, interactive on-screen television programming guide.

Navigating and using GUIDE Plus+

Summary of remote buttons and common screen elements for navigation.

Recording and managing programs

How to schedule, edit, and delete recordings via Schedule Area.

Troubleshooting GUIDE Plus+

Frequently asked questions and solutions for GUIDE Plus+ system issues.

Recording

DVD and HDD recording basics

Information on recording to DVD discs and the internal hard disk drive.

Recording setup and options

Adjusting picture quality, recording time, and audio settings.

Basic and timer recording procedures

Step-by-step guides for basic TV recording and setting timer recordings.

Chase Play and external component recording

Simultaneous recording/playback and recording from external sources.

Playback

Basic playback controls

Instructions for basic playback of discs and HDD content.

Playing different media types

Playback procedures for CDs, WMA/MP3, Video CDs, and DivX files.

Using the Disc Navigator

How to browse contents of discs and HDD using the Disc Navigator.

Advanced playback modes

Using Search, A-B Repeat, Repeat, and Program Play features.

Editing

Editing options and Disc Navigator

Overview of editing commands and the Disc Navigator screen.

Basic editing functions

Instructions for Erase, Title Name, and Set Thumbnail editing.

Advanced editing functions

Procedures for Divide, Chapter Edit, and Combine editing.

Editing management tools

Using Lock, Move, Multi-Mode, and Undo features for editing.

Copying and backup

Copying overview and One Touch Copy

Introduction to copying features and the One Touch Copy method.

Using Copy Lists for advanced copying

Guide to creating and using Copy Lists for sophisticated copying tasks.

Using disc backup feature

Simple method to create a backup copy of finalized discs.

Using the Jukebox

Copying music to the HDD

Steps to copy music from CDs and WMA/MP3 files to the recorder's HDD.

Playing and managing music in Jukebox

How to select, play, and change the view of music albums.

Editing Jukebox albums

Commands for editing album titles, genres, and playback behavior.

The PhotoViewer

Viewing JPEG files and slideshows

How to locate JPEG photos and start a slideshow.

Image manipulation features

Instructions for zooming and rotating images during slideshows.

The Disc Setup menu

Basic settings: Naming and Locking discs

Options for naming discs and locking contents to prevent changes.

Disc Initialization and Finalization

Procedures for initializing discs for recording and finalizing for playback.

HDD Optimization and Initialization

Steps to optimize HDD performance and initialize the HDD.

The Video Adjust menu

Picture quality for TV/external inputs

Adjusting picture quality settings for TV tuner and external inputs.

Picture quality for disc playback

Setting picture quality presets and custom adjustments for disc playback.

The Initial Setup menu

Initial setup overview and tuner configuration

Basic setup for clock, tuner, input systems, and power save.

Video and audio settings

Configuration for video inputs/outputs and audio output formats.

Language and recording settings

Setting audio, subtitle, menu languages, and recording modes.

TV system and language selection

Adjusting TV system settings and selecting display languages.

Additional information

Minimum copying times

Table showing minimum HDD to DVD copying times for various modes.

Manual recording modes

Details on approximate recording times for manual modes and resolutions.

Troubleshooting guide

Provides remedies for common operational problems and malfunctions.

Disc handling and maintenance

Guidelines for handling, storing, and cleaning discs, and pickup lens care.

Specifications

General specifications

Details on power, dimensions, operating conditions, and TV system.

Disc compatibility and recording formats

Lists of readable discs and supported recording disc types/formats.

Recording time details

Information on recording times for HDD and various DVD disc types.

Input/Output ports and connectors

Detailed breakdown of all input and output terminals and their assignments.

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