Pioneer DVR-RT501-S operating instructions Recording a TV program, MODE/SPEED is pressed

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05Recording

Recording a TV program

DVD-Video VR mode

DVD-R

VCR

You can record programs you watch on TV onto video tapes or DVDs.

Preparation:

¥Turn ON the TV and select its AV channel (this may be labelled EXT / AUX etc.).

¥Load a recordable DVD or video tape into the unit.

¥ Press DVD/VCR to select the appropriate mode.
1 Press REC MODE/SPEED to select the
recording mode.
The recording mode will appear on the
TV monitor and change every time REC
MODE/SPEED is pressed.
VCR recording modes: SP/LP
DVD recording modes: XP/SP/LP/EP
SP is the normal recording mode for
video tapes. LP offers 2 times the
recording time as SP. For more informa-
tion on DVD recording modes, see page
50.

2Press the numeric keys or CH + / – to

select the channel to be recorded.

CH 29

1~9 : e.g. 5 = press Ò5Ó

10~80 : e.g. 29 = press Ò2Ó and Ò9Ó within 2 seconds.

VCR mode

CH 29

3Press REC.

Ò Ó appears on the screen for about 4

INDEX

seconds and recording will start.

DVD mode

NOTES:

¥When recording onto a DVD, it takes some time from when you press REC until recording actually starts.

Press REC a little before your preferred starting point.

With a video tape, recording starts almost at the same time you press REC.

¥If the erase prevention tab of video tapes is removed, the tape will eject when REC is pressed for recording.

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Contents DVR-RT501-s Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open For USE in the United Operating EnvironmentKingdom Contents Tape playback Media markPrecautions Before using your unitWhat is Moisture CONDENSATION? When YOU Experience the Above CONDI- TionsAccessories CopyrightFeatures Playback functionRecording function Edit functionDisc Discs which can be played backRegion management information Operating DVD-VideoVR mode Video modeRecording format Format modes that can be used with each discWhen recording in the VR mode When recording in the Video modeDisc playback in other players Title/Chapter/TrackParts and functions FrontChannel +/Ð STANDBY/ONSP/LP CD-RCD-RW DVDRemote control DVD/VCRHow to install the batteries Use dry cell batteries type AAA/R03Connecting this unit to your TV using the Scart connections Basic connectionsPlayback connection Connection to a Satellite ReceiverConnect to a Stereo Amplifier with Audio OutputProgressive outputs Interlaced outputsAutomatic TV tuning and clock setting Various settingsPreparation BBCUsing the Setup Menu PreparationEnter ReturnSetting the language Selectable languagesSetting the parental control Temporarily cancelling parental controlTo cancel the locked parental control level Selecting parental controlSetting the clock Setting the discTo set the Auto Time You can format, protect, or finalise a discNEW Disc Format Other System Setup Setting the screenDimmer Brightness of the display window DISPLAY/CALL Turning the screen display on or OFFVideo Still by FrameÒrgbó Setting the audio Setting the recordingThis section describes audio settings This section describes recording settingsSetting the other ÒUsing theSETUP Menuó onpageDivX VOD Be labelled EXT / AUX etcAutomatic station presetting Setting the channelTo skip a channel position Various settings Replace TV station positions Manual TV station presettingSelect Òtuningó tuning scale and press Select Òmoveó and press EnterPlayback procedure Disc playbackPress OPEN/CLOSE. The disc tray will open ¥ If a non-compatible disc is loadedPlayback by selecting a title Press Title MenuTitle menu will appear Press Enter or PlayChecking media information Special playback Play mode screen will appear Commercial skip / Locating a specific sceneCommercial skip Locating a specific sceneRepeat playback One touch repeatRepeat playback Title, Chapter repeat playbackTitle selection / DVD menu DVD menuChanging angles / Zooming / Subtitles Changing anglesZooming SubtitlesChanging soundtrack language / Karaoke playback Changing soundtrack languageKaraoke playback Vo. onVarious operations on CD Playing back a selected trackExcluding specified track Press Title MENU/TOP MenuRandom playback Repeat playback of selected trackRepeat playback of all tracks Playing back programsUsing the Browser screen When the file to be displayed is selectedMP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX playback Limitations on MP3/WMA/ JPEG/DivX file playbackWMA file specifications MP3 file specificationsPlaying back MP3/WMA files Jpeg file specification Playing back Jpeg filesPress To select Jpeg file Next or the previous page. SeeDivX video file specifications Playing back DivX video filesDifferent scanning modes Interlaced scan Progressive scanProgressive scan Loading and unloading a cassette tape Tape playbackForward/Reverse picture search mode Cassette tape playbackTo stop playback To rewind the tape or forward it rapidlyAdjusting tracking condition Picture searchStill picture Slow motionZero Return function Zero Return function / Video index searchsystemVideo index search system Read this before recording on disc RecordingTypes of disc Recording modesDisc remaining time Images that cannot be recordedCopy Free unrestricted recording Copy Never recording prohibitedRecording a TV program MODE/SPEED is pressedPress the numeric keys or CH + / to Press REC Appears on the screen for aboutTo stop recording To stop recording temporarilyTo cancel OTR One-touch Timer Recording OTRPress numeric keys or CH + / to select Checking the channel setup to use the Video Plus+ system Video Plus+ programming systemThere are two ways to enter a Guide CH noPress Video Plus+ Setting the timer program using the Video Plus+ systemUse the numeric keys to enter the PlusCode number TYPE!#$OK% Once Cancelling the timer recording Checking or changing the timer recordingCase Timer programs-overlap Timer recording Setting timer recording PreparationTimer REC SET screen will appear PressSelect the recording mode and press Enter Press or to select Òtypeó and press EnterPress or to select Òdateó and press Enter Press or to select Òchó and press EnterProgram Deleted Parts Stereo recording and playback Output selection for DVD VR mode Video mode DVD-RNicam programmes are divided into 4 types as shown below Editing the disc Editing the discOriginal title 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 Changing a disc name Changing a disc nameYou can change a disc name from the title menu Editing the disc Using the keyboard screen Keyboard screen typesInputting characters There are two methods for inputting charactersCancelling character input CancelErasing a character Selecting between uppercase and lowercase lettersDubbing Dubbing a tape onto a discYou can record video or audio on a video tape onto a disc Dubbing only the specified titles or the playlist Dubbing a disc onto a tapeDubbing only a specified scene When a video is recorded using this unit Preparation Dubbing using other equipmentYou can connect another VCR or camcorder for dubbing Dubbing with A/V-cable or S-Video cable not supplied Dubbing Playback unit connectionDubbing with Scart cable not supplied Glossary Additional informationDTS MP3Screen sizes and disc formats Setup MenuScreen sizes and disc formats Language code list Error/Warning message list Cause Possible SolutionsSymptoms Possible Solutions VCR/DVD Problems and troubleshootingDVD Resetting the recorder Video head cleaningVideo Head Clogging Other Additional information DontSpecifications AccessoriesGeneral VCR sectionAdditional information Additional information Pioneer Corporation