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Before you start01 10 En • Sampling rates: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz• Bit-rates: Any (128 kbps or higher recommended)• Variable bit-rate (VBR) MP3 p
Copying and backup11 100 En Chapter 11 Copying and backup Introduction Use the copying features of this recorder to:• Back up important recordings st
Copying and backup 101 En 11 HDD to DVD copies are made in the same recording mode. When copying DVD to HDD, the copy is made in whatever recording m
Copying and backup11 102 En • Thumbnail picture markers and chapter markers for the Disc Navigator are copied, but their position in the copy may be
Copying and backup 103 En 11 • When adding titles that contain copy-once protected material, the copy-once parts will not be added.• When adding titl
Copying and backup11 104 En • Set Thumbnail – Set the thumbnail frame for a title (see Set Thumbnail on page 93).• Recording Mode – Set the pictu
Copying and backup 105 En 11 – the recorder is reset to its factory settings (see Resetting the recorder on page 157).• It may not be possible to c
Copying and backup11 106 En • Optimized 1,2 – The recording quality is automatically adjusted so that the Copy List fits on to the space available o
Copying and backup 107 En 11 • You can cancel the backup process by pressing ONE TOUCH COPY for more than one second. 5 When the data has been copi
Using the Jukebox12 108 En Chapter 12 Using the Jukebox The Jukebox feature allows you to use the recorder’s HDD to store and playback music from up
Using the Jukebox 109 En 12 • Up to 99 folders/999 files on the USB device can be copied/displayed. Connect PC Using a USB connection, you can copy W
Before you start 11 En 01 DivX ® VOD content In order to play DivX VOD (video on demand) content on this recorder, you first need to register the re
Using the Jukebox12 110 En From the PC, in Windows Media Player 10: 1. Click ‘Library’.2. Choose the artist, album or song you would like to copy, an
Using the Jukebox 111 En 12 • File whose extensions are not supported by the Jukebox (i.e. files that are not .mp3 or .wma) cannot be transferred.• F
Using the Jukebox12112En• GenreAll Genres – All albums are displayed.Genre – Only albums in the selected genre are displayed.Editing Jukebox albumsA n
The PhotoViewer 113 En 13Chapter 13 The PhotoViewer From the PhotoViewer you can view JPEG photos and picture files stored on the HDD, recordable DVD
The PhotoViewer13 114 En • If you encounter a disc that will not play, check that the disc and file formats are compatible with this recorder (see J
The PhotoViewer 115 En 13 Zooming an image During a slideshow you can zoom in to enlarge a portion of the picture by a factor of two or four. You can
The PhotoViewer13 116 En • Importing to the HDD will not work if there is insufficient space on the HDD, or if there are already the maximum number o
The PhotoViewer 117 En 13 Important • Use a blank DVD-R/-RW disc, or one that has already been initialized for Video mode recording but has nothing
The PhotoViewer13 118 En Editing files on the HDD There are a number of commands you can use to edit and organize your pictures stored on the HDD. Cr
The PhotoViewer 119 En 13 2 Display the command menu.3 Select ‘File Options’ or ‘Folder Options’.4 Select ‘Copy’ or ‘Copy Folder Contents’.5 Select a
Before you start01 12 En DVB The Digital Video Broadcasting Project, or DVB for short, is a set of open standards for digital broadcasting, covering
The PhotoViewer13 120 En 4 Select ‘Lock’ or ‘Lock Folder Contents’. Locked files are shown with a padlock icon next to them. To remove all locks with
The Disc Setup menu 121 En 14Chapter 14 The Disc Setup menu From the Disc Setup menu you can name discs, lock the contents to prevent accidental reco
The Disc Setup menu14 122 En Initialize settings You can initialize a recordable DVD-R/-RW disc for either VR mode or Video mode recording.The f
The Disc Setup menu 123 En 14 1 Select ‘Disc Setup’ from the Home Menu.2 Select ‘Optimize HDD’ then ‘Start’. A progress bar indicates how long there
The Video Adjust menu15 124 En Chapter 15 The Video Adjust menu Using the Video Adjust menu you can set up the picture quality for the built-in tuner
The Video Adjust menu 125 En 15 • PureCinema – This setting optimizes the picture for film material when the video output is set to progressive. Usu
The Video Adjust menu15 126 En 2 Move the cursor down and select ‘Detailed Settings’.3 Select the picture quality setting you want to adjust. You can
The Initial Setup menu 127 En 16Chapter 16 The Initial Setup menu Using the Initial Setup menu The Initial Setup menu is where you can set various re
The Initial Setup menu16 128 En EPG Type Select GUIDE Plus+ Use the Gemstar GUIDE Plus+ EPG. Digital EPG Use the EPG based on information provided by
The Initial Setup menu 129 En 16 Channel Options Next Screen From this screen you can skip or lock channels. Locked channels will require the correct
Before you start 13 En 01 Optimizing HDD performance As you record and edit material on the HDD, the data on the disk becomes fragmented, eventually
The Initial Setup menu16 130 En Analog TunerAuto Channel SettingAuto Scan Select your country and then wait for the recorder to auto tune into channe
The Initial Setup menu 131 En 16 Video In/OutInput Colour SystemNext Screen Proceed to the next screen to set the input colour system for the externa
The Initial Setup menu16 132 En AV2/L1 In Video • Sets the AV2 (INPUT 1/DECODER) SCART input to standard composite video. S-Video Sets the AV2 (IN
The Initial Setup menu 133 En 16 DV Input Stereo 1 • Select to use the ‘live’ audio track (recorded during the video shoot) from a camcorder that sup
The Initial Setup menu16 134 En LanguageOSD Language English • Sets the language of the on-screen displays to English. available languages Choose fro
The Initial Setup menu 135 En 16 DVD Menu Languagew/Subtitle Language •Sets the language of DVD-Video menus to the same as that set for the subtitle
The Initial Setup menu16 136 En Set Thumbnail 0 seconds • Sets the default thumbnail picture in the Disc Navigator to the first frame of the title. 30
The Initial Setup menu 137 En 16 PlaybackTV Screen Size 4:3 (Letter Box) Select if you have a standard 4:3 TV and prefer the letter box format presen
The Initial Setup menu16 138 En HDMI Output (only available when an HDMI device is connected) Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080p Constant 1920 x 1080p o
The Initial Setup menu 139 En 16 OptionsOn Screen Display On • The recorder displays operation displays ( Stop , Play , etc.) on-screen. Off Switche
Connections0214EnChapter 2ConnectionsRear panel connections1 ANTENNA IN (RF IN)/OUTConnect your TV antenna to the ANTENNA IN (RF IN) jack. The signal
The Initial Setup menu16 140 En Options 2USB Restart USB Device If the connected USB device does not respond to the recorder, try using this option t
The Initial Setup menu 141 En 16 Additional information about the TV system settings About the input line system This recorder is compatible with PAL
The Initial Setup menu16 142 En Selecting other languages for language options 1 Select ‘Other’ from the language list. This option appears in the s
Additional information 143 En 17Chapter 17 Additional information Setting up the remote to control your TV You can use the supplied remote to contro
Additional information17 144 En Minimum copying times The table below shows the minimum HDD to DVD copying time for one hour of video.Please note tha
Additional information 145 En 17 Manual recording modes The table below shows the approximate recording times for different DVD types in each manual
Additional information17 146 En • Levels separated by a bold line show where there is a noticeable change in picture quality.• Audio recording in all
Additional information 147 En 17 No picture • Check that everything is connected properly (page 14).• Check that the connected TV and/or the AV amp/r
Additional information17 148 En Can’t play a disc recorded using this recorder on another player • If the disc was recorded in DVD-R/-RW (Video mode)
Additional information 149 En 17 After briefly unplugging or after a power failure the front panel display shows ‘--:--’ • A backup battery inside the
Connections15En02Front panel connectionsOn the front panel there is a flip-down cover that hides more connections.Left side:13 DV IN A DV input i.LINK
Additional information17 150 En HDMI If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity, disconnect the power p
Additional information 151 En 17 On-screen displays The table below shows a list of error messages that you may encounter when using the recorder and
Additional information17 152 En • Repairing disc.• Repairing the HDD. During recording, the power was cut. This display appears when the power is res
Additional information 153 En 17 • You are not allowed to watch this Conditional Access Programme. A CA module or smart card (obtained from your serv
Additional information17 154 En Front-panel displays The table below shows a list of error messages that you may encounter when using the recorder an
Additional information 155 En 17 Country/Area code list Country/Area, Country/Area code , Code letter Screen sizes and disc formats Argentina, 011
Additional information17 156 En Handling discs When holding discs of any type, take care not to leave fingerprints, dirt or scratches on the disc sur
Additional information 157 En 17 Hints on installation We want you to enjoy using this unit for years to come, so please bear in mind the following p
Additional information17 158 En Specifications General Power requirements . . . . . 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 HzPower consumption . . . . . . . . . .
Additional information159En17Input/OutputAntenna . . . .75 Ω IEC 169-2 connector for VHF/UHF in/out (analog) . . . . 75 Ω IEC 169-2 connector for V
Connections02 16 En Easy connections The setup described below is a basic setup that allows you to watch and record TV programmes, and play discs. Ot
Operating InstructionsDiscover the benefits of registering your product online at http://www.pioneer.co.uk (or http://www.pioneer.eu)DVR-LX60DHDD/DVD
Connections 17 En 02 1 Connect the VIDEO OUTPUT jack to a video input on your TV. Use the yellow jack of the supplied audio/video cable for the video
Connections02 18 En 1 Connect RF antenna cables as shown. See Connecting a TV antenna on page 15 for more on RF antenna connections, including from
Connections 19 En 02 • It is not possible to watch one TV programme and record another using this setup. 1 Connect the cable from the antenna/cable T
Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly.After y
Connections02 20 En 2 Use a SCART cable (not supplied) to connect the AV1 (RGB)-TV AV connector to a SCART AV connector on your TV. This enables you
Connections 21 En 02 The HDMI connector outputs uncompressed digital video, as well as almost every kind of digital audio. 1 Use an HDMI cable to con
Connections02 22 En Connecting other AV sources Connecting a VCR or analog camcorder 1 Connect a set of audio and video inputs of your VCR or camcord
Connections 23 En 02 Important • Some USB devices may not work with this recorder.• When connecting a PC to this unit, make sure the power is turned
Controls and displays03 24 En Chapter 3 Controls and displays Front panel 1 A.TV indicator Lights when analog TV is selected. D.TV indicator Lights w
Controls and displays 25 En 03 11 Press to start or restart playback. Press to stop playback. STOP REC Press to stop recording. ONE TOUCH CO
Controls and displays03 26 En Display 1 Lights during playback; blinks when playback is paused. 2 Lights when copying. 3 Lights during recordin
Controls and displays 27 En 03 Remote control 1 STANDBY/ON Press to switch the recorder on/into standby. 2 PLAY (page 74)Press to start play
Controls and displays03 28 En 6 A.TV/D.TV Press to switch between analog TV antenna input and digital TV antenna input. The A.TV and D.TV indicat
Controls and displays 29 En 03 22 DISPLAY (page 84)Displays/changes the on-screen information displays. 23 TEXT (page 62, 63)Press to display Telet
CAUTIONThe 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 disconnec
Getting started04 30 En Chapter 4 Getting started Switching on and setting up When you switch the recorder on for the first time, you can make severa
Getting started 31 En 04 • The clock will also be set automatically here if D.TV channels are found.• If no new channels were found a message appears
Getting started04 32 En • Manual clock setting If no stations in your area are broadcasting time signals, you can set the clock manually. Use the /
Getting started 33 En 04 14 Select ‘Finish Setup’ to exit the Setup Navigator, or ‘Go Back’ if you want to start again. That completes basic setup u
Getting started04 34 En 2 Highlight ‘Postal Code’.3 Enter your postal code. The system uses your postal code to identify which TV listings data is c
Getting started 35 En 04 recorder needs to be in standby; it will wake up automatically and download new codes from the host channel. The next day, t
Getting started04 36 En • Even if you can’t use the EPG functions where you live, you can still set VIDEO Plus+ recordings and manual recordings — se
Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide 37 En 05Chapter 5 Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide This chapter is only applicable
Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide05 38 En 5 Menu bar – Gives access to the various areas of the GUIDE Plus+ system. 6 Grid – Shows
Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide 39 En 05 Lock/Unlock video window When you enter the GUIDE Plus+ system, the channel you were watch
014EnContents01 Before you startWhat’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Putting the batteries in the remote control. . . . . . . . .
Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide05 40 En • Tune to a programme that’s currently showing 1 • Set a programme to record• Lock or unlo
Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide 41 En 05 Using My Choice keywords for a search In addition to the standard categories, you can also
Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide05 42 En 3 To add a channel to your profile, press the YELLOW Action button. Select a channel from t
Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide 43 En 05 Editing a scheduled recording You can edit any parameter in a scheduled recording, or dele
Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide05 44 En 7 Press the GREEN Action button (Frequency) to change the recording frequency. Select from
Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide 45 En 05 Deleting a scheduled recording 1 Highlight the left tile of a scheduled recording.2 Press
Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide05 46 En 3 Use the number and /// buttons to enter the recording date, then press the GREEN Ac
Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide 47 En 05 Changing the source and programme number 1 Select ‘Editor’ from the Menu bar.2 Highlight t
Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide05 48 En Manual Host Channel setup The GUIDE Plus+ system will automatically identify your Host Chan
Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide 49 En 05 Switch this recorder into standby. The next morning, please perform the GUIDE Plus+ setup
5 En Switching DVD and DivX soundtracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Switching audio channels . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Switching
Using the GUIDE Plus+® electronic programme guide05 50 En •I used the One-Button-Record feature (red Action button) to set a recording, but I recorde
Using the digital electronic programme guide 51 En 06Chapter 6 Using the digital electronic programme guide This chapter is only applicable if the EP
Using the digital electronic programme guide06 52 En Using the Digital EPG Using the Digital EPG you can check the schedule of digital TV programmes,
Using the digital electronic programme guide 53 En 06 3 Enter the timer recording settings. Use the / buttons to select a field; use the / bu
Using the digital electronic programme guide06 54 En EPG Link 1 (UK only) – Choose whether or not to have this device automatically record schedu
Using the digital electronic programme guide 55 En 06 2 Highlight the timer programme you want to change... If you want to set a new timer programme
Using the digital electronic programme guide06 56 En • When you have EPG Link or Series Recording set to On , any changes in broadcast time or d
Using the digital electronic programme guide 57 En 06 3 Press then select ‘Series Search’ from the command menu panel. • The search results are d
Using the digital electronic programme guide06 58 En 3 In the ‘Time’ field select the time of day (0:00 to 23:00) to search in.4 In the ‘Genre’ field
Recording 59 En 07Chapter 7 Recording About DVD recording This recorder can record to DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-R DL and DVD+R DL me
Before you start016EnChapter 1Before you startWhat’s in the boxPlease confirm that the following accessories are in the box when you open it;• Remote
Recording07 60 En • See also Disc/content format playback compatibility on page 7 for detailed disc compatibility information. Recording to DVD-R D
Recording 61 En 07Restrictions on video recording You cannot record copy-protected video using this recorder. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Vide
Recording07 62 En Tip • When changing terrestrial digital broadcast channels, channels with a low signal strength may result in a black screen being
Recording 63 En 07 The channel banner displays an icon ( ) to indicate that the MHEG application can be run. • Press to start the MHEG application.
Recording07 64 En Setting the picture quality/ recording time Before starting a recording, you will usually want to set the picture quality/reco
Recording 65 En 07 3 Select a TV channel to record. The front panel display shows the channel number, or channel name if it’s available:• While the r
Recording07 66 En Pause Live TV The Pause Live TV feature lets you effectively pause a TV programme you’re watching. When you’re ready to resume watc
Recording 67 En 07 Using Pause Live TV 1 Start recording the current TV channel. Recording continues with playback paused.• Note that it may take up
Recording07 68 En About timer recordings Using the timer recording features you can program up to 32 timer recordings up to a month in advance.
Recording 69 En 07 • If VPS/PDC is active for two timer programmes that are programmed to start at the same time, then the programme that actually st
Before you start 7 En 01 • You can control this recorder using the remote sensor of another Pioneer component via the CONTROL IN jack on the rear p
Recording07 70 En Simultaneous recording and playback (Chase Play) Chase Play allows you to watch a recording that is still in progress from the sta
Recording 71 En 07 4 Select the HDD or DVD for recording.5 Press to start recording. • If your source is copy-protected using Copy Guard, you will no
Recording07 72 En 1 Load the disc you want to finalize. Make sure that the recorder is stopped before proceeding. 2 Select ‘Disc Setup’ from the Home
Recording 73 En 07 Important • Initializing a DVD-RW, DVD+RW or DVD-RAM disc will erase everything recorded on it. Make sure there is nothing on the
Playback08 74 En Chapter 8 Playback Introduction Most of the features described in this chapter make use of on-screen displays. Navigate these using
Playback 75 En 08 Playing DVD discs The table below shows the basic playback controls for DVD-Video, and recordable DVD discs. Playing from the HDD T
Playback08 76 En Playing CDs and WMA/MP3 discs The table below shows the basic playback controls for audio CDs 1 , and WMA/MP3 files. Playing Video C
Playback 77 En 08 Playing DivX video files The table below shows the basic playback controls for DivX video files. Pauses playback, or restarts playb
Playback08 78 En Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc Use the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc and start playbac
Playback 79 En 08 Using the Disc Navigator with playback-only discs 1 Display the Home Menu.2 Select ‘Disc Navigator’. Alternatively, for a
Before you start01 8 En HDD/DVD Recording and playback compatibility This recorder can play and record all widely-used DVD disc types, and additional
Playback08 80 En Frame advance/frame reverse You can advance or back up video on a DVD disc 1 or the HDD frame-by-frame.With Video CDs/Super
Playback 81 En 08 2 With ‘A (Loop Start)’ highlighted, press at the point you want the loop to start.3 With ‘B (Loop End)’ highlighted, press at the
Playback08 82 En After pressing ENTER to add the title/chapter/folder/track, the step number automatically moves down one.• To insert a step into t
Playback 83 En 08 Check the disc packaging for details of the soundtrack options. • Change the audio soundtrack. The current audio language is shown
Playback08 84 En Displaying disc information on-screen You can display various on-screen information about the disc loaded or the HDD. • Display/cha
Playing and recording from a DV camcorder 85 En 09Chapter 9 Playing and recording from a DV camcorder You can play back and record video from a DV ca
Playing and recording from a DV camcorder09 86 En 1 Make sure your DV camcorder is connected to the front panel DV IN jack. Also, set the camcorder t
Playing and recording from a DV camcorder 87 En 09 5 Select ‘Record to Hard Disk Drive’ or ‘Record to DVD’. The DV tape is rewound to the beginning.
Editing10 88 En Chapter 10 Editing Editing options The table below shows which commands you can use with the HDD and different disc types. *1 DVD-R/-
Editing 89 En 10 The Disc Navigator screen The Disc Navigator screen is where you can edit video content on unfinalized Video mode and DVD-R/-RW (VR
Before you start 9 En 01 Using DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL discs DVD-R DL (Dual-Layer) and DVD+R DL (Double-Layer) discs contain two recordable layers on a sin
Editing10 90 En HDD genres The large capacity of the HDD means that there may be many hours of video in the recorder. To help you organize your HDD v
Editing 91 En 10 1 Highlight the title you want to erase. • You can also use the Smart Jog to select titles. 2 Select ‘Erase’ from the command menu
Editing10 92 En Using the remote key shortcuts to input a name The table below shows the remote control key shortcuts that you can use to input chara
Editing 93 En 10 Set Thumbnail You can change the thumbnail picture that appears in the Disc Navigator for a title to any frame that appears in
Editing10 94 En 5 Highlight ‘To’ then, in the same way, find the end of the section to erase, then press ENTER. After pressing ENTER , another marke
Editing 95 En 10 3 HDD only: Select the type of edit. • For more information about these options, see Editing accuracy on page 89. 4 Select the c
Editing10 96 En 2 Select ‘Edit’ > ‘Set Genre’ from the command menu panel.3 Select a genre for the title. Lock Original only You can lock a
Editing 97 En 10 3 Select a new position for the title. After pressing ENTER , the new, updated Play List is displayed. Combine Play List only Us
Editing10 98 En 2 Select one of the user-definable genre names.3 Input a name for the genre. • The name can be up to 12 characters long.• For informa
Editing 99 En 10 Undo If you make a mistake while editing, you can generally undo it. There is one level of undo (in other words, you can only u
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