05 recording, About dvd recording, About hdd recording – Pioneer DVR-530H-S User Manual
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Chapter 5
Recording
About DVD recording
This recorder can record on both DVD-R and DVD-RW 
media. The main difference between the two is that 
DVD-R discs can only be recorded once, while DVD-RW 
can be recorded, erased and re-recorded many times.
Both types of disc can be initialized for
Video mode
or
VR
mode
recording. Each has its advantages, and it depends
on what you want to do with the recording which mode 
you choose.
If you want to edit your recordings in any significant way, 
VR mode is the one to go for as it offers greater 
possibilities for cutting, copying, and changing the way 
the video is presented.
Video mode is less flexible when it comes to editing, but 
it has the advantage that it is compatible with standard 
DVD players (many of which won’t play VR mode discs
1
).
Once a disc is initialized for a particular mode, all 
recording on that disc will be in that mode.
Important
• The maximum number of titles and chapters that can
be recorded on a VR mode disc is 99 and 999 
respectively; on a Video mode disc the maximum 
number of titles and chapters is 99 and 99. No more 
recording is possible on a disc that already contains 
the maximum number of chapters/titles.
• Unfinalized Video mode discs are not usable in other
DVD recorders. Likewise, unfinalized video mode 
discs recorded using other recorders are not usable 
in this recorder.
• If power to the recorder is cut (due to a power outage,
the plug being pulled from the power outlet, etc.) 
during recording, editing, initializing, finalizing or 
other operation, some recorded material on the disc, 
or the disc itself, may become unusable. In this case, 
try re-initializing the disc (DVD-RW only), or use a 
new disc. Pioneer is not responsible for lost 
recordings, damaged discs or other losses in these 
cases.
• Fingerprints and small scratches on a disc can affect
playback and/or recording performance. Please take 
proper care of your discs.
• See also
Disc / content format playback compatibility
on page 8 for detailed disc compatibility information.
• Although this recorder can record PAL-N, NTSC and
PAL-M, you can’t mix multiple TV line systems on one 
disc. A disc can contain PAL-N recordings, or NTSC 
and PAL-M. See also 
Additional information about the
TV system settings
on page 98.
About HDD recording
Recording to the internal hard disk drive (HDD) is very 
flexible; you have the full choice of recording quality 
options, including manual mode, and of course you can 
record, erase and re-record as many times as you like.
The capacity of the hard disk drive means that you can 
store many hours of video on it, even using the higher 
quality recording modes.
Important
• The maximum number of titles/chapters per title that
can be recorded on the HDD is 999 and 99 
respectively. No more recording is possible on the 
HDD after the maximum number of titles has been 
reached.
• The maximum continuous recording time for one title
is 12 hours.
• It is possible to record both PAL and NTSC titles on
the HDD. Before recording, you need to make sure 
that the Input Line System setting (page 98) matches 
the TV line system of the source you’re recording.
HDD Video mode compatibility
When recording to the HDD you can choose to record in 
one of two formats. Set the format from the HDD 
Recording Format item in the Initial Setup menu (see 
page 96).
When set to Video Mode On, high-speed copying from 
HDD to Video mode DVD is possible. When recording a 
broadcast with a Secondary Audio Program (SAP) 
channel, set which channel you want to record from the 
Initial Setup menu (see 
Dual Mono Recording
on
page 93).
When HDD Recording Format is set to Video Mode Off, 
high-speed copying isn’t possible. However, when SAP is 
selected as the broadcast audio channel, both the main 
and SAP channels are recorded and you can switch the 
audio on playback.
Note
1.Some DVD players, such as some Pioneer models, are compatible with VR mode discs. Check the operating instructions for your player for
VR mode compatibility information.
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