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Pioneer DVR-310 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 DVD Recorder DVR-310 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 2 Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.
  • Page 3 [For PX model] NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents 01 Before you start 06 Recording Features ........6 About DVD recording .
  • Page 5 12 The Initial Setup menu Using the Initial Setup menu ....73 Basic settings ......73 Tuner settings .

  • Page 6: Before You Start

    Before you start Chapter 1 Before you start • Program up to 32 timer recordings You can program the recorder to record up to 32 Features programs, up to a month in advance, using the ® VCR Plus+ system for easy programming if you want. •...
  • Page 7 ‘DVD-Video format’ recording: The use of the DVD- Video format for recording on DVD-R and DVD-RW discs is referred to as recording in ‘Video mode’ on Pioneer’s DVD recorders. Supporting playback of DVD-R / DVD- RW discs is optional for manufacturers of DVD...

  • Page 8: What's In The Box

    Note What’s in the box Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please leakage and bursting. Please observe the following: confirm that the following accessories are in the box • Don’t mix new and old batteries together.

  • Page 9: Disc / Content Format Playback Compatibility

    Before you start DVD-R/RW compatibility Disc / content format playback This recorder will play and record DVD-R/RW discs that use DVD-Video format (Video mode), and DVD-RW discs compatibility that use the Video Recording (VR) format. It is compatible with DVD-RW Ver. 1.1 and Ver. 1.1 / 2x, and DVD-R Ver. 2.0 and Ver.

  • Page 10: Compressed Audio Compatibility

    Before you start Compressed audio compatibility There are many different recording bit-rates available to encode MP3 files. This recorder has been designed to be This recorder will play CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW discs compatible with all of them. Audio encoded at 128Kbps containing files saved in the MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3) should sound close to regular CD Audio quality.
  • Page 11 ‘DVD-Video format’ recording: The use of the DVD- Video format for recording on DVD-R and DVD-RW discs is referred to as recording in ‘Video mode’ on Pioneer’s DVD recorders. Supporting playback of DVD-R / DVD- RW discs is optional for manufacturers of DVD...

  • Page 12: Connecting Up

    Dolby Digital/DTS decoder or other equipment with optical digital input. CONTROL IN Use to control this recorder from the remote sensor of another Pioneer component with a CONTROL OUT terminal and bearing the Pioneer mark. Connect the CONTROL OUT of the other component to the CONTROL IN of this recorder using a mini-plug cord.

  • Page 13: Easy Connections

    Connecting up Easy connections The setup described here is a basic configuration that allows you to record TV programs on both this recorder and your VCR. When watching recordings from this recorder, set your TV to input 1; switch to input 2 to watch a video playing in the VCR.

  • Page 14: Using Other Types Of Video Output

    Connecting up Using other types of video output This recorder has standard (composite), S-video and component video outputs. The main difference between them is the quality of the picture. S-video delivers a better picture than composite video, while component video gives better picture quality still.

  • Page 15: Connecting To A Cable Box Or Satellite Receiver (1)

    Connecting up Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver (1) If you are using a cable box or satellite receiver with only a few scrambled channels, follow the setup on this page. If many or all the channels are scrambled, we recommend using the setup on the following page. Using the setup on this page you can: •...

  • Page 16: Connecting To A Cable Box Or Satellite Receiver (2)

    Connecting up Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver (2) If many or all the channels you receive by cable or satellite are scrambled, we recommend using this setup. Using the setup on this page you can: • Record any channel by selecting it on the cable box/satellite tuner. •...

  • Page 17: Connecting To An Av Amplifier

    Connecting up Connecting to an AV amplifier To enjoy multichannel surround sound you need to connect this recorder to an AV amplifier/receiver using the digital optical output. In addition to the digital connection, we recommend also connecting using the stereo analog connection.

  • Page 18: Connecting Other Av Sources

    Connecting up Important Connecting other AV sources • This jack is for connection to DV equipment only. It is not compatible with digital satellite tuners or D-VHS Connecting a VCR or analog camcorder video decks. VIDEO/R/RW VIDEO/R/RW AUDIO/VIDEO AUDIO/VIDEO IN/OUT OUTPUT INPUT IN/OUT...

  • Page 19: Controls And Displays

    Controls and displays Chapter 3 Controls and displays Front panel FUNCTION STANDBY/ON DISC NAVIGATOR OPEN/CLOSE STOP PAUSE PLAY STOP REC PULL – OPEN DV IN/OUT VIDEO/R/RW STANDBY/ON SMART JOG dial Press to switch the recorder on/into standby. STOP REC DISC NAVIGATOR (page 33, 56) Press to stop recording.

  • Page 20: Display

    Controls and displays Display PLAY 10 Recording quality indicators (page 43) Lights during playback; blinks when paused. FINE Lights when the recording mode is set to FINE (best Lights during recording; blinks when recording is quality). paused. PL (page 56) Lights when the recording mode is set to SP Lights when a VR mode disc is loaded and the recorder is (standard play).

  • Page 21: Remote Control

    Controls and displays ANGLE (page 42) Remote control Switches camera angles on discs with multi-angle scenes. PLAY MODE (page 38) Press to display the Play Mode menu (for features such STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE as search, repeat and program play). Alphanumeric buttons and CLEAR Use the number buttons for track/chapter/title selection;...
  • Page 22 Controls and displays CM SKIP Press to skip 30 seconds forward on the disc (about the length of a typical TV commercial); press repeatedly to skip up to 4 minutes. PREV / NEXT Press to skip to the previous or next title/chapter/ track/folder;...

  • Page 23: Getting Started

    Getting started Chapter 4 Getting started Switch on your TV and set the video input to this recorder. Switching on and setting up When you switch the recorder on for the first time, you Press the STANDBY/ON button on the remote can make several basic settings using the Setup control or the front panel to switch on.

  • Page 24: Manual Clock Setting

    Getting started • Use the (cursor left/right) buttons to If the time could not be set automatically, press choose your country, then press ENTER. RETURN to go back to the previous screen and select Manual. Initial Setup • Manual clock setting Country Selection If no stations in your area are broadcasting time Basic...

  • Page 25: Other Settings You Can Make

    Getting started Select the TV screen type, ‘Standard (4:3)’ or Use the (cursor up/down) buttons to select Dolby ‘Wide (16:9)’. Digital, Dolby Digital, DTS or PCM only, then press ENTER. • Check the operating instructions that came with your Initial Setup AV amplifier if you’re not sure what it’s compatible Clock Set TV Screen Size...

  • Page 26: Making Your First Recording

    Getting started Press REC to start recording. • By default, the recording will be in SP (standard play) Making your first recording mode, which will give you around 2 hours of This quick guide shows you how to make a basic recording from a blank DVD disc.

  • Page 27: Basic Playback

    Getting started Changing audio channels • In Video mode, or if the recording mode is FINE/ MN32, only one channel of a bilingual broadcast is recorded. In this case, decide which language/audio program you want to record before recording by AUDIO setting the Bilingual Recording setting (see Bilingual Recording on page 79).
  • Page 28 Getting started Playing DVD discs Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray. The table below shows the basic playback controls for Load a disc. DVD-Video, and recordable DVD discs. Load a disc with the label side facing up, using the disc tray guide to align the disc (if you’re loading a double- Press to start playback.
  • Page 29 Getting started Playing CDs and WMA/MP3 discs Playing Video CD/Super VCDs The table below shows the basic playback controls for The table below shows the basic playback controls for audio CDs, and WMA/MP3 files. Video CD/Super VCDs. Some discs feature Playback Control (PBC for short) Press to start playback.

  • Page 30: Using The Home Menu

    Getting started Using the Home Menu Displaying disc information on- screen From the Home Menu screen you can access all the features of the recorder. Press HOME MENU to display You can display various on-screen information about the the Home Menu screen: disc loaded.
  • Page 31 Getting started Audio mode Play display 2 Shows the broadcast audio mode for the current channel preset (Mono, Stereo, etc.). 2 3 4 Copy control information Play 3–2 0. 00. 15 Shows recording restrictions. DVD-R Video Chapter Time 0. 00. 21 Chapter Total 0.
  • Page 32 Getting started Note • When using the simultaneous play and record feature, the display shows information for playback only. • If Frame Search is On (see Frame Search on page 84), the frame number is shown next to the elapsed time display when the disc is paused.

  • Page 33: Playback

    Playback Chapter 5 Playback Introduction Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc. Most of the features described in this chapter make use of on-screen displays. Navigate these using the DVD-Video Video CD Super VCD WMA/MP3 (cursor buttons) and ENTER. To go back one level from any screen, use the RETURN button.

  • Page 34: Changing The Thumbnail Picture For A Title

    Playback The screen for DVD discs shows the titles on the left and Note the chapters on the right. Select a title, or a chapter within a title. • The Disc Navigator is only accessible when there is a disc loaded. •...

  • Page 35: Navigating Discs

    Playback Video CD Super VCD WMA/MP3 Navigating discs During playback, use the number buttons to input a track number. For example, for track 6, press 6; for track 24, press 2, During playback you can easily jump to another title, then 4.

  • Page 36: Playing In Slow Motion

    Playback During playback, press to start Note reverse or forward scanning. • The scanning speed is shown on-screen. • Depending on the disc, reverse playback may not be smooth. Press the same button repeatedly to increase the • Sound can be heard while scanning audio CDs scanning speed.

  • Page 37: Frame Advance/Frame Reverse

    Playback Using the front panel controls Frame advance/frame reverse During playback, press PAUSE. Video CD Super VCD Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the display shows ‘PAUSE’. You can advance or back up a DVD disc frame-by-frame. With Video CD/Super VCDs, you can only use frame Turn the SMART JOG dial to start slow motion advance.

  • Page 38: The Play Mode Menu

    Playback Search Mode The Play Mode menu The Search Mode feature lets you start playback from a specified point in a disc by time or by title/chapter/folder/ The Play Mode menu gives you access to search track number. functions, repeat and program play functions. Select ‘Search Mode’...

  • Page 39: Repeat Play

    Playback A-B Repeat Repeat play Video CD The A-B Repeat function allows you to specify two points There are various repeat play options, depending on the (A and B) within a track or title that form a loop which is kind of disc loaded.

  • Page 40: Program Play

    Playback Program play • To add a track, first highlight the folder, then press (cursor right) and select a track from the list. DVD-Video Video CD Super VCD WMA/MP3 This feature lets you program the play order of titles/ Program chapters/folders/tracks on a disc.

  • Page 41: Displaying And Switching Subtitles

    Playback • Cancel Program Play – Turns off program play, but Note does not erase the program list • Some discs only allow you to change subtitle • Erase Program List – Erases the program list and language from the disc menu. Press TOP MENU to turns off program play access.

  • Page 42: Switching The Audio Channel

    Playback Switching the audio channel Switching camera angles VR mode Video CD Super VCD WMA/MP3 DVD-Video For VR mode content recorded with bilingual audio, you Some DVD-Video discs feature scenes shot from two or can switch between left (L) channel, right (R) channel, or more angles—check the disc box for details: it should be both (L+R).

  • Page 43: Recording

    Recording Note About DVD recording • Some DVD players, such as some Pioneer models, This recorder can record on both DVD-R and DVD-RW are compatible with VR mode DVD-RW discs. Check media. The main difference between the two is that DVD-...

  • Page 44: Restrictions On Video Recording

    Recording Restrictions on video recording Setting the picture quality/recording time • You cannot record copy-protected video using this recorder. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video VR mode Video mode discs and some satellite broadcasts. If copy- protected material is encountered during a Before starting a recording, you will usually want to set recording, recording will pause automatically and an the picture quality/recording time.

  • Page 45: Basic Recording From The Tv

    Recording • While the recorder is stopped, you can also use the number buttons on the remote to select the channel. Basic recording from the TV (For channel 6, press 6 then ENTER; for channel 24, VR mode Video mode press 2, 4 then ENTER) •...

  • Page 46: Setting A Timer Recording

    Recording Easy timer recording Setting a timer recording As the name suggests, easy timer recording makes setting up a timer recording as simple as possible. VR mode Video mode Using the timer recording features you can program up to 32 timer recordings up to a month in advance. Timer recording programs can be set to record just once, every day, or every week.

  • Page 47: Standard Timer Recording

    Recording Standard timer recording (cursor buttons) to move the cursor to the recording start date and time on the The timer recording screen you can see all the timer grid. programs already set, clear programs and set up new ones. Current time Recording start time Easy Timer Recording...

  • Page 48: Programming System

    Recording Select ‘New Input’ to set a new timer program, • If a timer program overlaps another in the list, the then press ENTER. message Overlap appears. • If no recordable disc is loaded, the message Can’t Rec appears. Timer Recording •...
  • Page 49 Recording • Use the number buttons to enter the PlusCode Press ’VCR Plus+’. programming number. (To clear the last digit The front panel display shows the current recording entered, press CLEAR.) mode and prompts you to enter the PlusCode programming number. •...

  • Page 50: Timer Recording Faq

    Recording If the recorder is on, switch it into standby. Simultaneous recording and Press and hold STOP on the front panel for 3 playback seconds to lock the controls. The front panel display briefly shows LOCK. If any buttons VR mode are pressed on the remote or front panel, LOCK is briefly displayed again.

  • Page 51: Recording From An External Component

    Recording Press REC when you’re ready to start recording. Recording from an external • The recorder will only start recording from the DV IN/ component OUT jack if there is a valid signal. Recording will also pause if the signal is interrupted during recording. VR mode Video mode You can record from an external component, such as a...

  • Page 52: Recording From A Dv Camcorder

    Recording The recorder will automatically switch on and start recording when the other component comes on. Recording from a DV camcorder Recording stops when the external component switches off. VR mode Video mode • To cancel Auto Start Recording, press STANDBY/ You can record from a DV camcorder connected to the ON.

  • Page 53: Recording From The Dv Output

    Recording Make sure your digital camcorder is connected to • While recording, you cannot exit the DV recording the front panel DV IN/OUT jack. screen using the HOME MENU or RETURN button. Also, set the camcorder to VTR mode. Set up the recorder. Note •...

  • Page 54: Playing Your Recordings On Other Dvd Players

    However, the finalization on a DVD-RW disc maybe • Discs recorded partially or fully on the Pioneer ‘undone’; see Undo Finalize on page 69 for how to do DVR-7000 DVD recorder do not support this feature.

  • Page 55: Initializing A Dvd-Rw Disc

    Recording Initializing a DVD-RW disc DVD-RW When you first load a blank disc, the recorder will initialize it automatically for recording. You can also manually initialize DVD-RW discs. You can initialize a disc for either Video mode recording or VR mode recording. Important •...

  • Page 56: Editing

    Editing Chapter 7 Editing Using the Disc Navigator you can edit video content on unfinalized Video mode and VR mode DVD discs. The editing features available in the Disc Navigator depend on whether you are editing video on a Video mode or VR mode DVD, and whether you’re editing Original content, or a Play List.

  • Page 57: Disc Navigator Menu Options

    Editing • You can also access it from the Home Menu (press HOME MENU, select Disc Navigator then press Disc Navigator menu options ENTER) The commands available from the Disc Navigator for • When selecting titles, use the PREV ( ) and NEXT different disc types is shown below.

  • Page 58: Editing Vr Mode Original And Video Mode Content

    Editing Select ‘Erase’ from the Disc Navigator menu options. Editing VR mode Original and Video mode content Use the (cursor buttons) to select the title you want to erase, then press ENTER. These commands affect the actual content stored on the DVD-R/RW.
  • Page 59 Editing Chapter Edit (Chpt Edit) • Select CAPS or small to change to upper or lower- case, or use the CASE SELECTION buttons ( VR mode When editing VR mode DVDs you can edit individual • You can also use the CLEAR button to delete chapters within a title, with commands for erasing, characters directly (press and hold for 2 seconds to combining and dividing.
  • Page 60 Editing Press RETURN to get back to the menu options on Note the left side of the screen. • You cannot insert chapter markers during Auto Start To return to the Disc Navigator screen, press Recording. RETURN again, or select ‘Back’ from the menu •...

  • Page 61: Creating And Editing A Vr Mode Play List

    Editing Erase All Remember VR mode Video mode • Use the PLAYLIST button to switch to the Play List edit screen. This erases all unlocked titles from the disc (see also Lock / Unlock on page 60). • The Play List can contain a maximum of 99 titles. Select ‘Erase All’...
  • Page 62 Editing Chapter Edit (Chpt Edit) Highlight ‘Yes’ to confirm, or ‘No’ to cancel, then press ENTER. VR mode When editing VR mode DVDs you can edit individual Note chapters within a title, with commands for erasing, • The remaining recording time doesn’t change when moving, combining and dividing.
  • Page 63 Editing Press RETURN to get back to the menu options on Press ENTER to add the title. the left side of the screen. The new title appears in the updated Play List. To return to the Disc Navigator screen, press Disc Navigator RETURN again, or select ‘Back’...

  • Page 64: Erase All

    Editing Press RETURN to go back to the Disc Navigator After pressing ENTER, the new, updated Play List is menu options, or select another title to move. displayed. Divide Disc Navigator Play List VR mode Use this command to split a title up into two new titles. DVD Remain 0h37m(FINE) Select ‘Divide’...

  • Page 65: Disc History

    Disc History Chapter 8 Disc History VR mode Video mode The Disc History screen lets you see how much recording space remains on the last 30 recordable DVD discs loaded. It also displays information such as disc name, the first three title names, number of titles recorded, recording mode and the lock status of the disc.

  • Page 66: The Photoviewer

    The PhotoViewer Chapter 9 The PhotoViewer From the PhotoViewer you can view JPEG photos and picture files stored on a CD-ROM/R/RW on your TV. Currently selected thumbnail PhotoViewer File Chair No. 2 Size 1920 x 1440 File information Date/Time 10:00 12/05/2003 01.
  • Page 67 The PhotoViewer Note • You can press HOME MENU to exit the PhotoViewer screen while the recorder is reloading images. (If you enter the PhotoViewer again, it will resume reloading.) Zooming the screen During a slideshow you can zoom in to enlarge a portion of the picture by a factor of two or four.

  • Page 68: The Disc Setup Menu

    The Disc Setup menu Chapter 10 The Disc Setup menu From the Disc Setup menu you can name discs, lock the • Use the buttons to change the cursor contents to prevent accidental recording and erasure, position. initialize and finalize discs. The Disc Setup menu is •...

  • Page 69: Initialize Settings

    The Disc Setup menu Initialize settings DVD-RW You can initialize a DVD-RW disc for either VR mode recording or Video mode recording. The first time you load a new DVD-RW disc, it will be automatically initialized for recording according to the DVD-RW Auto Init.

  • Page 70: The Video/Audio Adjust Menu

    The Video/Audio Adjust menu Chapter 11 The Video/Audio Adjust menu Using the Video/Audio Adjust menu you can set up the picture quality for the built-in tuner and external inputs, for disc playback, and for recording. Creating your own set Setting the picture quality for TV and There are three user presets in which you can save your own set of picture quality settings.

  • Page 71: Setting The Picture Quality For Disc Playback

    The Video/Audio Adjust menu Creating your own set Use the (cursor left/right) buttons to adjust the currently selected picture quality setting. There are three user presets in which you can save your own set of picture quality settings for disc playback. When you have all the settings as you want them, press HOME MENU to exit.

  • Page 72: Audio Drc

    The Video/Audio Adjust menu Use the (cursor left/right) buttons to adjust the currently selected picture quality setting. Virtual Surround • Default setting: Off When you have all the settings as you want them, press HOME MENU to exit. Switch on Virtual Surround to enjoy surround sound effects from just two speakers.

  • Page 73: The Initial Setup Menu

    The Initial Setup menu Chapter 12 The Initial Setup menu Set ‘Clock Set CH‘ to the channel preset number that broadcasts a clock signal, then move the Using the Initial Setup menu cursor down to ‘Start’ and press ENTER. The Initial Setup menu is where you can set various recorder options for sound, picture, language and so on.

  • Page 74: On Screen Display

    The Initial Setup menu On Screen Display Set the date (day/month/year) and time, then press ENTER to make all the settings. • Default setting: On Initial Setup Initial Setup Manual Clock Setting Basic Clock Setting Clock Setting Basic Clock Setting Tuner Input Line System Tuner...

  • Page 75: Tuner Settings

    Choose ‘Tuner’ from the Initial Setup menu, then ‘Auto Channel Setting’, then ‘Next Screen’. • Default setting: Recorder1 You only need to set this if you are using more than one Pioneer DVD recorder in the same room. Initial Setup Basic Auto Channel Setting...
  • Page 76 The Initial Setup menu Channel Swapping Select ‘Manual CH Setting’, then ‘Next Screen’. The preset swap feature lets you swap the channel assignments of different programs. This is so that you Initial Setup can group together station presets which naturally go Basic Auto Channel Setting Next Screen...

  • Page 77: Video In / Out Settings

    The Initial Setup menu Press ENTER to swap the presets. Video In / Out settings If you want to swap more presets, press (cursor left), then repeats steps 3 to 5. Input Colour System Press HOME MENU to finish and exit. •...

  • Page 78: Component Video Out

    TV set compatibility with this model, please contact our customer service center. 525 System 3.58 NTSC Auto This recorder is compatible with the following Pioneer displays and monitors 3.58 NTSC Plasma display PAL–60 • PDP-502MX, PDP-505HD, PDP-5030HD, PDP-4330HD,...

  • Page 79: Audio In Settings

    The Initial Setup menu Bilingual Recording Audio In settings • Default setting: A/L Initial Setup NICAM Select Basic NICAM Select • Default setting: NICAM Tuner Tuner Level Video In/Out External Audio Audio In Bilingual Recording Audio Out DV Input Initial Setup Language Input Level (L1) Recording...

  • Page 80: Audio Out Settings

    The Initial Setup menu DTS Out You can adjust the gain of the audio from each external input individually, from –6dB to +6dB in steps of 3 dB to You only need to make this setting if you connected this optimize the recorded audio level.

  • Page 81: Language Settings

    The Initial Setup menu MPEG Out This setting is your preferred audio language for DVD discs. If the language you specify here is recorded on a You only need to make this setting if you connected this disc, the recorder automatically plays the disc in that recorder to an AV amplifier (or other component) using the language (although this depends on the Auto Language digital output.

  • Page 82: Subtitle Display

    The Initial Setup menu Subtitle Display When set to On, the recorder selects the default audio language on a DVD disc (French dialog for a French • Default setting: On movie, for example), and displays subtitles in your preferred subtitle language only if that is set to Initial Setup something different.

  • Page 83: Recording Settings

    The Initial Setup menu Optimized Rec Recording settings • Default setting: Off Initial Setup Manual Recording Basic Manual Recording • Default setting: Off Tuner Optimized Rec Video In/Out Navi Mark Audio In Auto Chapter (Video) Audio Out DVD-RW Auto Init. Initial Setup Language Recording...

  • Page 84: Playback Settings

    The Initial Setup menu Auto Chapter (Video) If you have a conventional TV, choose either 4:3 (Letter Box) or 4:3 (Pan & Scan). In Letter Box mode, • Default setting: 10 minutes widescreen software is shown with black bars at the top and bottom of the screen.

  • Page 85: Seamless Playback

    The Initial Setup menu Seamless Playback Parental Lock : Set Password The password you set will enable you to change the VR mode Parental Lock level and Country code setting. It is also the • Default setting: Off password that you will need to enter if you want to play a disc with a parental lock level higher than the recorder.
  • Page 86 The Initial Setup menu Parental Lock : Country Code Press ENTER. You may also want to refer to the Country code list on Enter a new password. page 95. Select ‘Country Code’. Initial Setup Change Password Basic TV Screen Size Tuner Still Picture Initial Setup...

  • Page 87: Angle Indicator

    The Initial Setup menu Angle Indicator • Default setting: On Initial Setup Basic TV Screen Size Tuner Still Picture Video In/Out Frame Search Audio In Seamless Playback Audio Out Parental Lock Language Angle Indicator Recording Playback On the default setting, when playing a DVD-Video disc that features multi-angle scenes, an icon appears on- screen during the parts of the disc where angle switching is available.

  • Page 88: Additional Information

    Philips 57, 85 one in the list. Pioneer 50, 80 • If the maker’s name of your TV doesn’t appear in the table below, you will not be able to use this remote to control your TV.

  • Page 89: Screen Sizes And Disc Formats

    Additional information Screen sizes and disc formats When viewing on a standard TV or monitor Screen format of disc Setting Appearance 16:9 4:3 (Letter Box) The program is shown in widescreen with black bars at the top and bottom of the screen.

  • Page 90: Troubleshooting

    Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after checking the points below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work. General...
  • Page 91 5 years from factory shipping. Reset the clock and other recorder settings to use the recorder again. To have the battery replaced, contact your dealer or a Pioneer Service Center. Front panel display shows ‘LOCK’ • The Child Lock is on; turn off in order to use the recorder (page 49).

  • Page 92: Frequently Asked Questions

    Additional information Note • If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity, disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions. • Can I record a copy-once protected program from a subscription satellite or cable channel? Frequently asked questions Yes, but you’ll need to use a CPRM-compatible DVD-...

  • Page 93: About Dv

    Additional information DV-related messages About DV You may see the following messages appear on your TV screen when using the DV IN/OUT jack. Using DV, also known as i.LINK, you can connect a DV- • No DV camcorder connected. – The camcorder is equipped camcorder to this recorder using a single DV not connected properly, or the camcorder is switched cable for input and output of audio, video, data and...

  • Page 94: Manual Recording Modes

    Additional information 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.

  • Page 95: Language Code List

    Additional information Language code list Language (Language code letter), Language code Japanese (ja), 1001 Bhutani (dz), 0426 Kirghiz (ky), 1125 Sinhalese (si), 1909 English (en), 0514 Esperanto (eo), 0515 Latin (la), 1201 Slovak (sk), 1911 French (fr), 0618 Estonian (et), 0520 Lingala (ln), 1214 Slovenian (sl), 1912 German (de), 0405...

  • Page 96: On-Screen Displays And Recorder Displays

    • Cannot add any more chapter marks. chapters or combine chapters. • This disc cannot be recorded. Undo the final- The disc was finalized on a non-Pioneer DVD recorder. Undo the ization. finalization in order to recording/editing. • Cannot play this disc.

  • Page 97: Handling Discs

    This unit is designed for use with conventional, fully circular discs only. Use of shaped discs is not Handling discs recommended for this product. Pioneer disclaims all When holding discs of any type, take care not to leave liability arising in connection with the use of shaped fingerprints, dirt or scratches on the disc surface.

  • Page 98: Moving The Recorder

    Additional information Use in a dusty or damp environment or in a room Dolby Digital where it will be exposed to excessive cigarette smoke. Place directly on top of an amplifier, or other With multichannel audio, this high quality surround component in your stereo system that becomes hot in system is used in many movie theaters around the world.
  • Page 99 Additional information MPEG audio Regions (DVD only) (example region code marks) Regions associate discs and players with particular An audio format used on Video CDs and some DVD areas of the world. This unit will only play discs that have discs.

  • Page 100: Specifications

    Additional information Tuner Specifications Receivable channels PAL B/G PAL I General Frequency Channel Frequency Channel VHF (low) 47 - 89 MHz E2 - E4 44 - 89 MHz A - C System ..... . . DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW, X - Z X - Z Video-CD, CD, CD-R/RW (WMA, MP3, JPEG.

  • Page 101: Supplied Accessories

    Additional information Audio input ....Input 1, 3 (rear), 2 (front) L/R Input level During audio input ......2V rms (Input impedance: more than 22 kΩ) Jacks .

  • Page 102: Index

    Index Index Adjusting the picture quality 70–72 NICAM audio 27, 79 Audio DRC 72 NTSC 38, 43, 71, 72, 74, 77, 78 Audio language 21, 41, 81 Audio settings 79–81 Auto language 81, 82 One-touch recording 6, 45 Auto Scan - see Automatic channel setup On-screen display (OSD) 30, 81 Automatic channel setup 23, 75 Optimized recording 6, 48, 83...
  • Page 103 Index WMA audio 7, 10, 29, 99 Zooming (a JPEG picture) 67...
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