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Additional information

Video head cleaning

Video head clogging

The video heads are the means by which the DVD/VCR reads the picture from the tape during playback. In the unlikely event that the heads become dirty enough to be clogged, no picture will be played back. This can easily be determined if, during playback of a known good tape, there is good sound, but no picture (picture is extremely snowy). If this is the case, have the DVD/VCR checked by qualified service personnel.

Normal

When head is dirty

Note

¥DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE VIDEO HEADS OR SERVICE THE UNIT BY REMOVING THE TOP COVER.

¥Video heads may eventually wear out and should be replaced when they fail to produce clear pictures.

¥To help prevent video head clogging, use only good quality VHS tapes. Discard worn out tapes.

¥We do not recommend using wet-type head- cleaning cassettes as they may damage the unit.

Moving the recorder

If you need to move the recorder, first remove the disc and the cassette, if they are loaded, and close the disc tray. Next press STANDBY/ON to switch the power to standby. Lastly, disconnect the power cord.

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Hints on installation

We want you to enjoy using this unit for years to come, so please bear in mind the following points when choosing a suitable location for it:

Do...

￿Use in a well-ventilated room.

￿Place on a solid, flat, level surface, such as a table, shelf or stereo rack.

Don't...

￿Use in a place exposed to high temperatures or humidity, including near radiators and other heat- generating appliances.

￿Place on a window sill or other place where the recorder will be exposed to direct sunlight.

￿Use in a dusty or damp environment or in a room where it will be exposed to excessive cigarette smoke.

￿Place directly on top of an amplifier, or other component in your stereo system that becomes hot in use.

￿Use near a television or monitor as you may experience interference-especially if the television uses an indoor antenna.

￿Use in a kitchen or other room where the recorder may be exposed to smoke or steam.

￿Use on a thick rug or carpet, or cover with cloth- this may prevent proper cooling of the unit.

￿Place on an unstable surface, or one that is not large enough to support all four of the unit's feet.

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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 Editing RecordingDubbing Additional informationChapter FeaturesBefore you start Discs which can be played back Recording format Before you start Discs on which video can be recordedDVD-RW DVD-RWhen recording in the Video mode When recording in the VR modeBefore you start Disc playback in other playersControls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysFront panel Rear panelSP/SLP Controls and displays Display windowDVD VCRAUDIO/AUDIO Select Controls and displays Remote controlCLEAR/CANCEL Remote control basics Using the remote controlPower Source To USE AC Power SourceConnecting up Chapter Connecting upAntenna 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 Connect to a stereo amplifier with audio output Connecting the optical digital cable for DVD/CD playbackStereo Amplifier Built-in decoderSetting the video channel Auto clock settingGetting started Getting started ChapterEnter Using the Setup MenuGetting started OSD Language Getting started Setting the languageDVD Menu AudioTo cancel the locked parental control level Getting started Setting the parental controlTemporarily cancelling parental control Selecting parental controlClock manually Getting started Setting the clockAuto Clock Standard Time Time zoneReformat Getting started Setting the discNEW Disc Format You can format, protect, or finalize a discUndo Finalize FinalizeProtect Disc Still Mode Setting the screenDimmer Brightness of the display window DISPLAY/CALL Turning the screen display on or OFFSetting the audio Setting the image qualityLINE1 INPUT/LINE2 Input BrightnessSetting the recording Setting other items Getting started Setting the channelTV/CATV Select Auto CH MemoryPlayback Playback procedurePlayback 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 Press DISPLAY/CALL. Media information will appear Playback Checking media informationPlayback Special playback Commercial skip Playback Commercial skip / Locating a specific sceneLocating a specific scene One touch repeat Playback Repeat playbackRepeat playback ChapterTitle selection Playback Title selection / DVD menuDVD menu Press / or / to select the desired titleZooming Playback Changing angles / ZoomingChanging angles Changing soundtrack language Playback Changing soundtrack language / Sub- titlesTurning the subtitles On and Off Changing the subtitle languagePlaying back a selected track Playback CD Track Info screenExcluding specified track Press Title MENU/TOP MenuPlayback Random, repeat and program play When the file to be displayed is selected Using the Browser screenPlayback MP3/WMA/JPEG playback Limitations on MP3/WMA/JPEG CD playbackPlaying back MP3/WMA files PlaybackMP3 CD WMA CDJpeg CD Playing back Jpeg filesPress or to select Jpeg file Press Enter to play the selected pictureDifferent scanning modes Playback Progressive scanPress Play to start playback Interlaced scanLoading Playback Loading and unloading a cassette tapeUnloading Tape speed and maximum recording timePlayback Cassette tape playback Forward/Reverse picture search modeTo stop playback To rewind the tape or forward it rapidlyPicture search Adjusting tracking conditionStill picture Slow motionVideo index search system Playback Zero Return function / Video index search systemZero Return function Recording Chapter RecordingRead this before recording on disc Types of discImages that cannot be recorded RecordingDisc remaining time Recording Recording a TV program Press REC MODE/SPEED to select the recording modeCatv Cable TV channelsPress REC Auto Rewind featureTo stop recording To stop recording temporarilyTo cancel OTR Recording One-touch Timer Recording 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 Checking or changing the timer recording Timer recordingCase timer programs-overlap Setting timer recording PreparationSetup Menu screen will appear Press SetupPress 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 Changing a title name EditingKeyboard screen will appear Use the keyboard screen to enter the title nameEdit Title screen appears Erasing a scene Edit titleCheck the erased scenes Adjust the start and end pointsCombining the title Selected playlist will be erased Erasing a playlistAdding a chapter mark Editing Editing an original titleIf you want to continue to add chapter marks, repeat step To continue erasing chapter marks, repeat steps Combining chaptersChanging an original title name ¥ By selecting ÒNOÓ, the title menu appears Then the Edit Title screen will appearErasing an original title Changing a disc name Editing 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 only the specified titles or the playlist Dubbing Dubbing a disc onto a tapeWhen a video is recorded using this unit Dubbing Dubbing using other equipmentYou can connect another VCR or camcorder for dubbing Press Input Select and set the channel to L2 orSetting Appearance 169 Language code listAdditional information Additional information ChapterAdditional information Glossary Feature that automatically sets the internal clockPlayback that repeats between two set points, a and B Cable televisionUser-created titles based on each original title Additional informationProgram recorded on a disc is called a ÒtitleÓ Song on a music CD is called a ÒtrackÓAdditional information Error/Warning message list Disc Error C306 Switching to InterlaceCannot Record Protected ImageDVD/VCR Additional information TroubleshootingPatible in order to play the disc OtherAdditional information Handling discs Cleaning the pickup lensStoring discs Damaged discsHints on installation Additional information Video head cleaningMoving the recorder Video head cloggingAccessories Additional information SpecificationsGeneral VCR sectionPioneer Electronics USA INC Pioneer CorporationPioneer Electronics of CANADA, INC Pioneer Europe NV