Pioneer DVR-RT300 manual Before you start, Chapter, Features

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Chapter 1

Before you start

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 enjoy editing the programs you record.

Playback function

•A realistic, powerful, Movie Theater sound DVD-VideoWhen connected to Dolby Digital and DTS compliant 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 DVDÕs do not require rewinding like video tapes, you can get to the scene you wish to watch immediately. 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 finalized DVD-RW disc (recorded in the Video mode) and DVD-R disc.

• MP3/WMA/JPEG playback CD

MP3 and WMA files can be played back. Also, you can display JPEG files on the TV screen and enjoy them as a slide show.

•Progressive scan

DVD-Video VR mode Video mode

DVD-R

This unit supports the progressive scanning system. If your TV is equipped with component video input jacks which support the progressive video input, you can enjoy high quality picture.

Recording function

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Timer recording VR mode Video mode DVD-R

VCR

You can program the recorder to record up to 8 programs, up to a month in advance, using the

VCR Plus+¨ system*1 for easy programming if you want. As well as single programs, you can specify daily or weekly recordings, too.

*1 VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.

The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

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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 recording.

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 recommended 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.

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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-RT500DVR-RT300 Equipment Keep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your SecurityInformation to User Important Safety Instructions Moisture will Condense on the Unit in the FOLLOW- ING Cases POWER-CORD CautionWhen YOU Experience the Above Conditions We Want You Listening For a Lifetime Contents Recording EditingDubbing Additional informationChapter FeaturesBefore you start Discs which can be played back Before you start Discs on which video can be recorded Recording formatDVD-RW DVD-RWhen recording in the VR mode When recording in the Video modeBefore you start Disc playback in other playersControls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel Rear panelControls and displays Display window SP/SLPDVD VCRAUDIO/AUDIO Select Controls and displays Remote controlCLEAR/CANCEL Using the remote control Remote control basicsPower Source To USE AC Power SourceConnecting up Connecting up ChapterAntenna connection Antenna to DVD/VCR ConnectionTo DVR/VCR Connecting upDVD/VCR to TV Connection Prevents Connecting up Catvcable TV connectionsAllows Make sure the TV/CATV menu option is set to the Catv mode Connect to a TV with S-Video output for DVD/CD playback Connecting up Connections with the TV or audio componentConnect to a TV with Audio/Video output Connecting the optical digital cable for DVD/CD playback Connect to a stereo amplifier with audio outputStereo Amplifier Built-in decoderAuto clock setting Setting the video channelGetting started Getting started ChapterEnter Using the Setup MenuGetting started Getting started Setting the language OSD LanguageDVD Menu AudioGetting started Setting the parental control To cancel the locked parental control levelTemporarily cancelling parental control Selecting parental controlGetting started Setting the clock Clock manuallyAuto Clock Standard Time Time zoneGetting started Setting the disc ReformatNEW Disc Format You can format, protect, or finalize a discUndo Finalize FinalizeProtect Disc Setting the screen Still ModeDimmer Brightness of the display window DISPLAY/CALL Turning the screen display on or OFFSetting the image quality Setting the audioLINE1 INPUT/LINE2 Input BrightnessSetting the recording Getting started Setting the channel Setting other itemsTV/CATV Select Auto CH MemoryPlayback procedure PlaybackPlayback Chapter Press Play to start playback Press Stop to end playbackPress or to select the title you want to playback Playback Playback by selecting a titlePress Title MENU. The title menu will appear Playback Checking media information Press DISPLAY/CALL. Media information will appearPlayback Special playback Commercial skip Playback Commercial skip / Locating a specific sceneLocating a specific scene Playback Repeat playback One touch repeatRepeat playback ChapterPlayback Title selection / DVD menu Title selectionDVD menu Press / or / to select the desired titleZooming Playback Changing angles / ZoomingChanging angles Playback Changing soundtrack language / Sub- titles Changing soundtrack languageTurning the subtitles On and Off Changing the subtitle languagePlayback CD Track Info screen Playing back a selected trackExcluding specified track Press Title MENU/TOP MenuPlayback Random, repeat and program play Using the Browser screen When the file to be displayed is selectedPlayback MP3/WMA/JPEG playback Limitations on MP3/WMA/JPEG CD playbackPlayback Playing back MP3/WMA filesMP3 CD WMA CDPlaying back Jpeg files Jpeg CDPress or to select Jpeg file Press Enter to play the selected picturePlayback Progressive scan Different scanning modesPress Play to start playback Interlaced scanPlayback Loading and unloading a cassette tape LoadingUnloading Tape speed and maximum recording timeForward/Reverse picture search mode Playback Cassette tape playbackTo stop playback To rewind the tape or forward it rapidlyAdjusting tracking condition Picture searchStill picture Slow motionVideo index search system Playback Zero Return function / Video index search systemZero Return function Recording Recording ChapterRead this before recording on disc Types of discImages that cannot be recorded RecordingDisc remaining time Press REC MODE/SPEED to select the recording mode Recording Recording a TV programCatv Cable TV channelsAuto Rewind feature Press RECTo stop recording To stop recording temporarilyRecording One-touch Timer Recording OTR To cancel OTRExample Seconds Press Recording timeRecording VCR Plus+ programming system What is the VCR Plus+ programming system?Checking the channel setup to use the VCR Plus+ system Setting the timer program using the VCR Plus+ system Timer recording Checking or changing the timer recordingCase timer programs-overlap Setting timer recording PreparationPress Setup Setup Menu screen will appearPress or to select Timer REC SET Press or to select NEW and press EnterRecording Press or to select REC Mode and pressSelect OK and press Enter Output Sound Heard on Selection Both Speakers Recording Stereo recording and playbackOutput selection Editing the disc EditingEditing Chapter Will be used as the base of a playlist Editing Editing a playlistCreating a playlist Editing Changing a title nameKeyboard screen will appear Use the keyboard screen to enter the title nameErasing a scene Edit title Edit Title screen appearsAdjust the start and end points Check the erased scenesCombining the title Erasing a playlist Selected playlist will be erasedEditing Editing an original title Adding a chapter markIf you want to continue to add chapter marks, repeat step To continue erasing chapter marks, repeat steps Combining chaptersChanging an original title name Then the Edit Title screen will appear ¥ By selecting ÒNOÓ, the title menu appearsErasing an original title Editing Changing a disc name Changing a disc namePress Title Menu to display the title menu Press To display the editing menuUsing the keyboard screen Clear Dubbing a tape onto a disc DubbingDubbing Chapter Dubbing Dubbing a disc onto a tape Dubbing only the specified titles or the playlistDubbing Dubbing using other equipment When a video is recorded using this unitYou can connect another VCR or camcorder for dubbing Press Input Select and set the channel to L2 orLanguage code list Setting Appearance 169Additional information Additional information ChapterFeature that automatically sets the internal clock Additional information GlossaryPlayback that repeats between two set points, a and B Cable televisionAdditional information User-created titles based on each original titleProgram recorded on a disc is called a ÒtitleÓ Song on a music CD is called a ÒtrackÓAdditional information Error/Warning message list Switching to Interlace Disc Error C306Cannot Record Protected ImageAdditional information Troubleshooting DVD/VCROther Patible in order to play the discCleaning the pickup lens Additional information Handling discsStoring discs Damaged discsAdditional information Video head cleaning Hints on installationMoving the recorder Video head cloggingAdditional information Specifications AccessoriesGeneral VCR sectionPioneer Corporation Pioneer Electronics USA INCPioneer Electronics of CANADA, INC Pioneer Europe NV
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