Pioneer DVR-RT501-S Read this before recording on disc, Types of disc, Recording modes

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05Recording

Read this before recording on disc

This section explains things you must know to record onto a disc. Read it before attempting to record.

NOTE:

Should a power failure occur or should the AC cord plug be disconnected while recording, editing, initializing, finalising or any other function, the program being recorded will be lost or the disc may not be playable. Manufacturer can not guarantee against loss of program or disc should this occur.

Types of disc

You can use DVD-RW and DVD-R discs to record video.

DVD-RW discs

¥Ver 1.1/1.2 discs can be formatted for recording in either of the two modes: the VR mode or the Video mode. Ver.1.0 discs can only be formatted for recording in the VR mode.

¥High quality images and sound can be repeatedly recorded about 1,000 times.

¥A disc formatted in the VR mode can have as many as 99 original titles and playlist titles each. Discs formatted in the Video mode can have up to 99 original titles.

DVD-R discs

¥Discs can only be recorded in the Video mode.

¥Discs can be recorded only once.

¥Up to 99 titles can be created.

For more information on recording format, see “Recording format” (page 10).

Notes on recording in the Video mode

¥The Video mode cannot be selected for Ver. 1.0 DVD-RW discs.

¥The remaining available area on the disc decreases as recording progresses. Additional contents can be recorded in the remaining time area, but it cannot be overwritten into the recorded area.

¥To format a new DVD-RW in the Video mode, set the automatic format feature to the Video mode. (See page 23.)

NOTES:

Recording time can change for the following reasons.

¥When image quality is poor as during poor TV reception.

¥When recording on a disc that has been edited before.

¥When the video is followed with recordings of still images or just audio.

Recording modes

There are 4 modes for recording on disc. Recording time and quality vary according to mode.

Recording

Recording time

Quality

mode

 

 

 

 

 

XP

Approx. 60 min

Can record high quality images.

SP

Approx. 120 min

Can record normal quality images.

LP

Approx. 240 min

Quality deteriorates slightly, but

recording time is longer.

 

 

EP

Approx. 360 min

Recording time is prioritised over

quality.

 

 

 

 

 

¥ Recording time above is based on a 4.7GB disc.

Since DVD recording is performed using VBR (Variable Bit Rate), recording time varies according to the recorded content.

To know the correct recording time, stop recording and check the media information. (See page 32.)

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Contents DVR-RT501-s Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Kingdom Operating EnvironmentFor USE in the United Contents Tape playback Media markWhat is Moisture CONDENSATION? PrecautionsBefore using your unit When YOU Experience the Above CONDI- TionsAccessories CopyrightRecording function FeaturesPlayback function Edit functionRegion management information DiscDiscs which can be played back Operating DVD-VideoRecording format VR modeVideo mode Format modes that can be used with each discDisc playback in other players When recording in the VR modeWhen recording in the Video mode Title/Chapter/TrackChannel +/Ð Parts and functionsFront STANDBY/ONCD-RW SP/LPCD-R DVDRemote control DVD/VCRHow to install the batteries Use dry cell batteries type AAA/R03Playback connection Connecting this unit to your TV using the Scart connectionsBasic connections Connection to a Satellite ReceiverProgressive outputs Connect to a Stereo Amplifier with AudioOutput Interlaced outputsPreparation Automatic TV tuning and clock settingVarious settings BBCEnter Using the Setup MenuPreparation ReturnSetting the language Selectable languagesTo cancel the locked parental control level Setting the parental controlTemporarily cancelling parental control Selecting parental controlTo set the Auto Time Setting the clockSetting the disc You can format, protect, or finalise a discNEW Disc Format Dimmer Brightness of the display window Other System SetupSetting the screen DISPLAY/CALL Turning the screen display on or OFFÒrgbó Still by FrameVideo This section describes audio settings Setting the audioSetting the recording This section describes recording settingsDivX VOD Setting the otherÒUsing theSETUP Menuó onpage Be labelled EXT / AUX etcTo skip a channel position Setting the channelAutomatic station presetting Select Òtuningó tuning scale and press Various settings Replace TV station positionsManual TV station presetting Select Òmoveó and press EnterPress OPEN/CLOSE. The disc tray will open Playback procedureDisc playback ¥ If a non-compatible disc is loadedTitle menu will appear Playback by selecting a titlePress Title Menu Press Enter or PlayChecking media information Special playback Commercial skip Play mode screen will appearCommercial skip / Locating a specific scene Locating a specific sceneRepeat playback Repeat playbackOne touch repeat Title, Chapter repeat playbackTitle selection / DVD menu DVD menuZooming Changing angles / Zooming / SubtitlesChanging angles SubtitlesKaraoke playback Changing soundtrack language / Karaoke playbackChanging soundtrack language Vo. onExcluding specified track Various operations on CDPlaying back a selected track Press Title MENU/TOP MenuRepeat playback of all tracks Random playbackRepeat playback of selected track Playing back programsMP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX playback Using the Browser screenWhen the file to be displayed is selected Limitations on MP3/WMA/ JPEG/DivX file playbackPlaying back MP3/WMA files MP3 file specificationsWMA file specifications Press To select Jpeg file Jpeg file specificationPlaying back Jpeg files Next or the previous page. SeeDivX video file specifications Playing back DivX video filesProgressive scan Progressive scanDifferent scanning modes Interlaced scan Loading and unloading a cassette tape Tape playbackTo stop playback Forward/Reverse picture search modeCassette tape playback To rewind the tape or forward it rapidlyStill picture Adjusting tracking conditionPicture search Slow motionVideo index search system Zero Return function / Video index searchsystemZero Return function Types of disc Read this before recording on discRecording Recording modesCopy Free unrestricted recording Disc remaining timeImages that cannot be recorded Copy Never recording prohibitedPress the numeric keys or CH + / to Recording a TV programMODE/SPEED is pressed Press REC Appears on the screen for aboutTo stop recording To stop recording temporarilyPress numeric keys or CH + / to select One-touch Timer Recording OTRTo cancel OTR There are two ways to enter a Checking the channel setup to use the Video Plus+ systemVideo Plus+ programming system Guide CH noUse the numeric keys to enter the PlusCode number Setting the timer program using the Video Plus+ systemPress Video Plus+ TYPE!#$OK% Once Case Timer programs-overlap Checking or changing the timer recordingCancelling the timer recording Timer REC SET screen will appear Timer recordingSetting timer recording Preparation PressPress or to select Òdateó and press Enter Select the recording mode and press EnterPress or to select Òtypeó and press Enter Press or to select Òchó and press EnterProgram Deleted Parts Nicam programmes are divided into 4 types as shown below Output selection for DVD VR mode Video mode DVD-RStereo recording and playback Original title Editing the discEditing the disc PlaylistEditing a playlist Creating a playlistChanging a title name Press Display to return the title menuErasing a scene Edit title Press Enter Edit Title screen appears+*,!%& * !# Combining the title Title MenuErasing a playlist Press Enter Selected playlist will be erasedEditing an original title Adding a chapter markCombining chapters Changing an original title name Erasing a scene Edit title Erasing an original title You can change a disc name from the title menu Changing a disc nameChanging a disc name Inputting characters Editing the disc Using the keyboard screenKeyboard screen types There are two methods for inputting charactersErasing a character Cancelling character inputCancel Selecting between uppercase and lowercase lettersYou can record video or audio on a video tape onto a disc Dubbing a tape onto a discDubbing Dubbing only a specified scene Dubbing a disc onto a tapeDubbing only the specified titles or the playlist You can connect another VCR or camcorder for dubbing Dubbing using other equipmentWhen a video is recorded using this unit Preparation Dubbing with Scart cable not supplied Dubbing Playback unit connectionDubbing with A/V-cable or S-Video cable not supplied DTS GlossaryAdditional information MP3Screen sizes and disc formats Setup MenuScreen sizes and disc formats Language code list Error/Warning message list Cause Possible SolutionsDVD Problems and troubleshootingSymptoms Possible Solutions VCR/DVD Video Head Clogging Video head cleaningResetting the recorder Other Additional information DontGeneral SpecificationsAccessories VCR sectionAdditional information Additional information Pioneer Corporation
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