Pioneer DVR-520H - Manual (Page 112)

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Manual recording modes
The table below shows the approximate recording times
for all of the 32 manual recording modes, as well as the
standard recording mode equivalents. Levels separated
by a bold line show where there is a noticeable change in
picture quality. The divisions for HDD recording are the
same as those for Video mode.
Audio recording in all manual recording modes is in
Dolby Digital 2ch format, except for MN32 which is in
Linear PCM format.
Additional information for cable/
satellite/STB (set-top box) users
The following instructions show how to use the timer
features of your STB with this recorder.
Setting up
1 Connect the STB’s audio/video outputs to a set of
audio/video inputs on this recorder.
2 Switch on both the STB and this recorder and
switch the recorder’s input function to the STB (L1,
L2 or L3).
To check that everything is connected properly, switch on
your TV and select this recorder as the video input. You
should see whatever the STB is tuned to.
3 Program the IR controller supplied with your STB
to send start/stop recording codes for a Pioneer VCR.
See the manual that came with the STB for how to do
this.
Only the REC and STOP codes have any effect when used
with this recorder:
• REC – Start recording
• STOP – Stop recording
4 Position the IR controller so that it will control
this recorder.
The IR sensor on the recorder is located just above the
mark on the front panel.
Making a timer recording
1 Set the timer on the STB.
See the manual that came with your STB for how to do
this.
2 Switch on this recorder.
You must leave the recorder on until the recording
finishes.
• At the programmed times, the STB will start and stop
recording on this recorder.
VR mode
Video mode /
HDD
Level Rec. time Level Rec. time
MN 1 360 mins. EP MN 1 360 mins.
MN 2 345 mins. MN 2 345 mins.
MN 3 330 mins. MN 3 330 mins.
MN 4 315 mins. MN 4 315 mins.
MN 5 300 mins. MN 5 300 mins.
MN 6 285 mins. MN 6 285 mins.
MN 7 270 mins. MN 7 270 mins.
MN 8 255 mins. MN 8 255 mins.
MN 9 240 mins. LP MN 9 240 mins.
MN 10 230 mins. MN 10 230 mins.
MN 11 220 mins. MN 11 220 mins.
MN 12 210 mins. MN 12 210 mins.
MN 13 200 mins. MN 13 200 mins.
MN 14 190 mins. MN 14 190 mins.
MN 15 180 mins. MN 15 180 mins.
MN 16 170 mins. MN 16 170 mins.
MN 17 160 mins. MN 17 160 mins.
MN 18 150 mins. MN 18 150 mins.
MN 19 140 mins. MN 19 140 mins.
MN 20 130 mins. MN 20 130 mins.
MN 21 120 mins. SP MN 21 120 mins.
MN 22 110 mins. MN 22 110 mins.
MN 23 105 mins. MN 23 105 mins.
MN 24 100 mins. MN 24 100 mins.
MN 25 95 mins. MN 25 95 mins.
MN 26 90 mins. MN 26 90 mins.
MN 27 85 mins. MN 27 85 mins.
MN 28 80 mins. MN 28 80 mins.
MN 29 75 mins. MN 29 75 mins.
MN 30 70 mins. MN 30 70 mins.
MN 31 65 mins. MN 31 65 mins.
MN 32 61 mins. FINE MN 32 61 mins.