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Pioneer DVR-920H - User Manual

Pioneer DVR-920H
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DVD Recorder
DVR-920H
Operating Instructions
DVR-04_HDD_UK.book 1 ページ 2004年9月10日 金曜日 午後7時3分

Table of Contents

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Summary

Before you start

Connecting up

Rear panel connections

Identifies and explains all input/output ports on the rear of the unit.

Connecting to a cable box, satellite receiver or digital terrestrial receiver

Guides on connecting external receivers for TV recording.

Connecting an external decoder box (1)

Instructions for connecting a dedicated external decoder box.

Connecting an external decoder box (2)

Alternative connection method for an external decoder box.

Connecting using HDMI

Explains how to connect the recorder to a display via HDMI for high-quality output.

Controls and displays

Front panel

Identifies controls and indicators on the front panel of the recorder.

Display

Explains the information shown on the recorder's front panel display.

Remote control

Details the functions and layout of the remote control.

Getting started

Switching on and setting up

Guides through the initial setup process using the Setup Navigator.

Setting up the GUIDE Plus+ system

Instructions for setting up the interactive TV program guide.

Making your first recording

A quick guide to making a basic TV recording.

Basic playback

General guide to playing back discs and HDD content.

Using the GUIDE Plus+ electronic program guide

The GUIDE Plus+ System

Introduction to the interactive TV program guide and its features.

Using GUIDE Plus+

Explains the common elements and navigation within the GUIDE Plus+ interface.

The Schedule Area

Managing scheduled timer recordings.

GUIDE Plus+ FAQ and troubleshooting

Answers to common questions and solutions for GUIDE Plus+ issues.

Play

Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc.

How to use the Disc Navigator to find and play content on discs.

Using the Disc Navigator with recordable discs and the HDD

Navigating and playing content from recordable discs and the HDD.

Recording

About DVD recording

Explains the differences between DVD-R and DVD-RW media and modes.

About HDD recording

Information on recording to the internal hard disk drive and its organization.

Recording time and picture quality

Details on preset recording modes and their time/quality trade-offs.

Setting the picture quality;recording time

How to select recording quality and time settings before recording.

Basic recording from the TV

Step-by-step guide for recording TV programs.

Direct recording from TV

Recording the current TV broadcast directly without setup.

Setting a timer recording

How to program recordings in advance using timer functions.

Easy Timer Recording

A simplified method for setting timer recordings.

Recording from an external component

Recording audio/video from connected external devices.

Recording from a DV camcorder

How to record video from a DV camcorder via the front panel jack.

Finalizing a disc

Steps to finalize discs for playback on standard DVD players.

Copying and back-up

High-speed copying

Details on the fast, digital copying process between HDD and DVD.

One Touch Copy1 (HDD to DVD)

Simple copying of titles from HDD to DVD with one button.

One Touch Copy1 (DVD to HDD)

Simple copying of titles from DVD to HDD with one button.

Copying from HDD to DVD3

Building a Copy List to transfer titles from HDD to DVD.

Recording the Copy List

How to execute the created Copy List to record onto a DVD.

Copying from DVD to HDD1

Transferring titles from a DVD to the HDD using a Copy List.

Using disc back-up1

Creating a backup copy of finalized Video mode discs.

Editing

The Disc Navigator screen

Overview of the interface for editing video content.

Editing VR mode Original, Video mode and HDD content

How to edit content on VR mode discs, Video mode discs, and HDD.

The Disc Setup menu

Basic settings

Setting disc names and other basic disc-related configurations.

Lock Disc

Preventing accidental editing or erasure of disc content.

Initialize settings

Preparing DVD-RW discs for recording (VR or Video mode).

Finalize settings

Fixing recordings for playback on standard DVD players.

The Video;Audio Adjust menu

Setting the picture quality for TV and external inputs

Adjusting picture settings for tuner and external video sources.

Setting the picture quality for disc playback

Configuring picture settings specifically for DVD and other disc playback.

The Initial Setup menu

Using the Initial Setup menu

Overview of the initial setup options for the recorder.

Basic settings

Configuring essential settings like clock and language.

Setup Navigator

Initial setup guide accessed automatically on first use.

Tuner settings

Configuring channel scanning and manual tuning.

Video In; Out settings

Adjusting color system and output settings for video connections.

Audio In settings

Configuring audio input types, NICAM, and tuner levels.

Audio Out settings

Setting digital audio output formats (Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM).

Recording settings

Setting manual recording levels and optimized recording options.

Playback settings

Configuring TV screen size and other playback behaviors.

Parental Lock

Setting up parental controls and passwords.

HDMI Output

Configuring settings for HDMI connection and output.

Additional information

Resetting the recorder

Restoring the recorder to its factory default settings.

Setting up the remote to control your TV

Programming the remote to operate a connected TV.

Troubleshooting

Common problems and their solutions for the recorder.

Frequently asked questions

Answers to common user queries about the recorder's functionality.

Specifications

Recording

Information on recording formats, recordable discs, and time/quality settings.

Input;Output

Specifications for all input and output terminals and signals.

Summary

Before you start

Connecting up

Rear panel connections

Identifies and explains all input/output ports on the rear of the unit.

Connecting to a cable box, satellite receiver or digital terrestrial receiver

Guides on connecting external receivers for TV recording.

Connecting an external decoder box (1)

Instructions for connecting a dedicated external decoder box.

Connecting an external decoder box (2)

Alternative connection method for an external decoder box.

Connecting using HDMI

Explains how to connect the recorder to a display via HDMI for high-quality output.

Controls and displays

Front panel

Identifies controls and indicators on the front panel of the recorder.

Display

Explains the information shown on the recorder's front panel display.

Remote control

Details the functions and layout of the remote control.

Getting started

Switching on and setting up

Guides through the initial setup process using the Setup Navigator.

Setting up the GUIDE Plus+ system

Instructions for setting up the interactive TV program guide.

Making your first recording

A quick guide to making a basic TV recording.

Basic playback

General guide to playing back discs and HDD content.

Using the GUIDE Plus+ electronic program guide

The GUIDE Plus+ System

Introduction to the interactive TV program guide and its features.

Using GUIDE Plus+

Explains the common elements and navigation within the GUIDE Plus+ interface.

The Schedule Area

Managing scheduled timer recordings.

GUIDE Plus+ FAQ and troubleshooting

Answers to common questions and solutions for GUIDE Plus+ issues.

Play

Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc.

How to use the Disc Navigator to find and play content on discs.

Using the Disc Navigator with recordable discs and the HDD

Navigating and playing content from recordable discs and the HDD.

Recording

About DVD recording

Explains the differences between DVD-R and DVD-RW media and modes.

About HDD recording

Information on recording to the internal hard disk drive and its organization.

Recording time and picture quality

Details on preset recording modes and their time/quality trade-offs.

Setting the picture quality;recording time

How to select recording quality and time settings before recording.

Basic recording from the TV

Step-by-step guide for recording TV programs.

Direct recording from TV

Recording the current TV broadcast directly without setup.

Setting a timer recording

How to program recordings in advance using timer functions.

Easy Timer Recording

A simplified method for setting timer recordings.

Recording from an external component

Recording audio/video from connected external devices.

Recording from a DV camcorder

How to record video from a DV camcorder via the front panel jack.

Finalizing a disc

Steps to finalize discs for playback on standard DVD players.

Copying and back-up

High-speed copying

Details on the fast, digital copying process between HDD and DVD.

One Touch Copy1 (HDD to DVD)

Simple copying of titles from HDD to DVD with one button.

One Touch Copy1 (DVD to HDD)

Simple copying of titles from DVD to HDD with one button.

Copying from HDD to DVD3

Building a Copy List to transfer titles from HDD to DVD.

Recording the Copy List

How to execute the created Copy List to record onto a DVD.

Copying from DVD to HDD1

Transferring titles from a DVD to the HDD using a Copy List.

Using disc back-up1

Creating a backup copy of finalized Video mode discs.

Editing

The Disc Navigator screen

Overview of the interface for editing video content.

Editing VR mode Original, Video mode and HDD content

How to edit content on VR mode discs, Video mode discs, and HDD.

The Disc Setup menu

Basic settings

Setting disc names and other basic disc-related configurations.

Lock Disc

Preventing accidental editing or erasure of disc content.

Initialize settings

Preparing DVD-RW discs for recording (VR or Video mode).

Finalize settings

Fixing recordings for playback on standard DVD players.

The Video;Audio Adjust menu

Setting the picture quality for TV and external inputs

Adjusting picture settings for tuner and external video sources.

Setting the picture quality for disc playback

Configuring picture settings specifically for DVD and other disc playback.

The Initial Setup menu

Using the Initial Setup menu

Overview of the initial setup options for the recorder.

Basic settings

Configuring essential settings like clock and language.

Setup Navigator

Initial setup guide accessed automatically on first use.

Tuner settings

Configuring channel scanning and manual tuning.

Video In; Out settings

Adjusting color system and output settings for video connections.

Audio In settings

Configuring audio input types, NICAM, and tuner levels.

Audio Out settings

Setting digital audio output formats (Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM).

Recording settings

Setting manual recording levels and optimized recording options.

Playback settings

Configuring TV screen size and other playback behaviors.

Parental Lock

Setting up parental controls and passwords.

HDMI Output

Configuring settings for HDMI connection and output.

Additional information

Resetting the recorder

Restoring the recorder to its factory default settings.

Setting up the remote to control your TV

Programming the remote to operate a connected TV.

Troubleshooting

Common problems and their solutions for the recorder.

Frequently asked questions

Answers to common user queries about the recorder's functionality.

Specifications

Recording

Information on recording formats, recordable discs, and time/quality settings.

Input;Output

Specifications for all input and output terminals and signals.

Pioneer DVR-920H Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDVD Recorder
Hard Drive Capacity250 GB
Video Recording FormatMPEG-2
InputsComposite, S-Video, Component, HDMI
Audio D/A Converter24-bit / 192 kHz
Progressive ScanYes
DTS Digital OutYes
Remote ControlYes
Recording FormatDVD-R, DVD-RW
Playback FormatDVD, CD, MP3
Audio Recording FormatDolby Digital
Output Resolution480p
OutputsHDMI, Composite, S-Video, Component
Video D/A Converter10-bit
Connectors FrontComposite, S-Video
Connectors RearComposite, S-Video, Component, HDMI
Video Recording ModesSP, LP, EP

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