Pioneer DVR-RT501-S Features, Playback function, Recording function, Edit function

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01Before using your unit

Features

Not only can you playback and record video tapes, but you can also playback DVD discs or make recordings using DVD-RW/DVD-R discs with this unit. In addition, you can edit the programs you have recorded.

Playback function

A realistic, powerful, Movie Theater sound

DVD-Video

When connected to Dolby Digital and DTS compli- ant devices, you can enjoy realistic, powerful surround sound.

Playback the scene you want to see immediately

DVD-Video VR mode Video mode DVD-R

As DVDs do not require rewinding like video tapes, you can get to the scene you wish to watch immedi- ately. A variety of search functions allow you to find the scene you wish to watch.

Title menu

VR mode Video mode DVD-R

As thumbnail images are displayed in the title menu, you can find the title you want to play back quickly.

•The title list appears on finalised DVD-RW disc (recorded in the Video mode) and DVD-R disc.

MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX® playback

CD

MP3/WMA files can be played back. Also, you can display JPEG/DivX¨ files on the TV screen and enjoy them.

Progressive scan-compatible

DVD-Video VR mode Video mode DVD-R

Compared to standard interlaced video, progressive scan effectively doubles the amount of video information fed to your TV or monitor. The result is a stable, flicker-free image. (Check your TV/monitor for compatibility with this feature.)

Recording function

Timer recording

VR mode Video mode DVD-R

VCR

You can program the recorder to record up to 12 programs, up to a month in advance, using the VIDEO Plus+¨ system*1 for easy programming if you want. As well as single programs, you can specify daily or weekly recordings, too.

*1 VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered

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One-touch Timer Recording (OTR)

VR mode Video mode DVD-R

VCR

The One-touch Timer Recording feature provides a simple and convenient way to make a timed record- ing.

Edit function

Editing recorded material without changing the original titles

VR mode

You can create a playlist based on the original titles. The playlist wonÕt affect the original titles. If you erase the playlist, the original titles remain. It is recom- mended to create and edit the playlist to prevent important titles from being erased accidentally.

Chapter mark

VR mode

You can add (or delete) a chapter mark to (from) the original title. This function is useful when searching for the scene you wish to watch that you have marked with the Chapter mark function.

Erasing scenes

VR mode

You can erase an unnecessary scene from the created playlist or the original titles.

Combining titles

VR mode

You can combine several original titles or playlists to a separate playlist.

Dubbing function

Dubbing a tape onto a disc or a disc onto a tape

VR mode Video mode DVD-R

VCR

With just this one unit, you can dub however you like, from video tape to disc, or from disc to video tape.

•Dubbing cannot be carried out when attempting to copy a Òcopy guardedÓ video tape or disc.

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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 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 OFFÒrgbó Still by FrameVideo 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 etcTo skip a channel position Setting the channelAutomatic station presetting 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 playbackPlaying back MP3/WMA files MP3 file specificationsWMA file specifications Jpeg file specification Playing back Jpeg filesPress To select Jpeg file 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 playbackForward/Reverse picture search mode Cassette tape playbackTo stop playback To rewind the tape or forward it rapidlyAdjusting tracking condition Picture searchStill picture Slow motionVideo index search system Zero Return function / Video index searchsystemZero Return function 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 temporarilyPress numeric keys or CH + / to select One-touch Timer Recording OTRTo cancel OTR Checking the channel setup to use the Video Plus+ system Video Plus+ programming systemThere are two ways to enter a 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 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 Nicam programmes are divided into 4 types as shown below Output selection for DVD VR mode Video mode DVD-RStereo recording and playback 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 You can change a disc name from the title menu Changing a disc nameChanging a disc name 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 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 Glossary Additional informationDTS 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 DontSpecifications AccessoriesGeneral VCR sectionAdditional information Additional information Pioneer Corporation
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