Pioneer DVR-230-S manual Contents

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01 Before you start

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 What’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Putting the batteries in the remote control . . . . . . . . .6 Using the remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Disc / content format playback compatibility. . . . . . . .7

02 Connecting up

Rear panel connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Front panel connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Easy connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Using other types of video output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver (1) . . .12 Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver (2) . . .13 Connecting to an AV amplifier or receiver . . . . . . . . .14 Connecting other AV sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Plugging in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

03 Controls and displays

Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

04 Getting started

Switching on and setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Making your first recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Using the built-in TV tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Basic playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Displaying disc information on-screen . . . . . . . . . . .24

05 Playback

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents

of a disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Navigating discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Scanning discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Playing in slow motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Frame advance/frame reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 The Play Mode menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Displaying and switching subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Switching DVD soundtracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Switching audio channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Switching camera angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

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06 Recording

About DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Recording time and picture quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Restrictions on video recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Setting the picture quality/recording time . . . . . . . . .34 Basic recording from the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Setting a timer recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Timer recording FAQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Recording from an external component . . . . . . . . . .39 Playing your recordings on other DVD players . . . . .39 Initializing a DVD-RW disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

07 Editing

Editing Titles (Title Edit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Editing chapters (Chapter Edit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

08 The Initial Setup menu

Using the Initial Setup menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Basic settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Disc settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Video settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Audio settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Recording settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Playback settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

09 Additional information

Screen sizes and disc formats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Time Zone list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Country/Area code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 On-screen displays and recorder displays . . . . . . . . .64 Handling discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Storing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Damaged discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Cleaning the pickup lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Hints on installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Moving the recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Resetting the recorder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

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Contents DVR-230-S Operating Environment Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenVentilation Caution Contents Features Before you startBefore you start Chapter What’s in the boxBefore you start Putting the batteries in the remote control Using the remote controlGeneral disc compatibility DVD-R/RW compatibilityCD-R/RW compatibility Compressed audio compatibilityBefore you start Frequently asked questionsPC-created disc compatibility Connecting up Connecting up ChapterRear panel connections Front panel connectionsConnecting up Easy connections VCRConnecting using an S-video output Connecting up Using other types of video outputConnecting using the component video output This enables you to watch the output from this recorder This enables you to watch and record TV channelsConnect RF antenna cables as shown This enables you to watch discs Connecting up Connecting to an AV amplifier or receiver This enables you to listen to multichannel surround soundConnecting a VCR or analog camcorder Connecting up Connecting other AV sourcesPlugging Controls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel DisplayControls and displays Remote control Timer RECPlayback and recording controls DVD playback functionsSwitching on and setting up Getting startedGetting started Chapter UseGetting started Other settings you can make Making your first recordingUsing the built-in TV tuner Playing back your recordingChanging TV channels Changing audio channelsPress STANDBY/ON to switch on Getting started Basic playbackPlaying DVD discs To stop playback, pressPlaying audio CDs and MP3s Playing Video CDsStop display Displaying disc information on- screenPlay display Angle indicator Copy protected material !/ PureCinema indicator #Recording display Lights during multi-angle scenesUsing the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc PlaybackPlayback Chapter IntroductionUsing the Disc Navigator with MP3 discs PlaybackNavigating discs Title to play You can also use the front panel + / buttonsScanning discs Playing in slow motionSlow 1/16 Slow 1/8 Slow 1/2 Scanning speed is shown on-screenFrame advance/frame reverse Play Mode menuEnter to navigate Repeat play mode Search ModeRepeat play Playback Displaying and switching subtitles Switching DVD soundtracksPress Subtitle repeatedly to select a subtitle option Current subtitle language is shown on-screenPlayback Switching audio channels Switching camera anglesTo display/switch the audio channel, press Audio repeatedly To switch the camera angle, press AngleRecording Recording ChapterAbout DVD recording Recording time and picture qualitySetting the picture quality/recording time Press REC Mode repeatedly to select a recording settingRecording Restrictions on video recordingSetting a timer recording Recording Basic recording from the TVEnter the timer recording settings Timer recording using the G-Codeprogramming system Extending a timer recording in progressMoving the end time by 30-minute blocks Buttons to changeCanceling and stopping a timer recording in progress Timer recording FAQProgramming a new end time Recording Recording from an external component Playing your recordings on other DVD playersFinalizing a disc PressInitializing a DVD-RW disc Editing Editing ChapterEditing Titles Title Edit EraseEditing Title NameNavigation Mark Navi Mark Playback point Currently selected chapter numberEditing chapters Chapter Edit LockErase All To lock or unlock, then press EnterDivide CombineInitial Setup menu Initial Setup menu ChapterUsing the Initial Setup menu Basic settingsAuto CH Setup Auto Scan Initial Setup menuTuner Channel Swapping Manual CH SetupSwap Use Buttons to display the previous Next Remote Control Set Guide PresetDisplay OSD LanguageSetup Navigator Power SaveDefault setting n/a Default setting OffInitial Setup menu Disc settings Video settingsInput Adjust Playback AdjustUse Buttons to change the channel Preset then press Video Out Component VideoAudio Adjust setting Audio settingsAudio Audio Out Recording settingsOptimized Rec Playback settings Set PasswordAuto Chapter DVD-RW Auto InitChange Password Password.Country/AreaChange Level Lock levelLanguage Select a Country/Area codeSelect by code letter Use Buttons to Change the code Press Enter to set the new Country/Area codeAction settings Visual settingsSelecting ‘Other’ languages When viewing on a standard TV or monitor When viewing on a widescreen TV or monitorAdditional information Additional information ChapterProblem Remedy Additional information TroubleshootingGeneral Additional information Additional information Frequently asked questions What kind of discs can I use for recording?Additional information Time Zone list Country / City Time ZoneAdditional information Language code list Country/Area code listLanguage Language code letter, Language code Country/Area, Country/Area code, Country/Area code letterMessage Cleaning the pickup lens Additional information Handling discsStoring discs Damaged discsAdditional information Hints on installation Resetting the recorderMoving the recorder GlossaryDynamic range File extensionISO 9660 format Mpeg audioTimer Additional information SpecificationsInput/Output Supplied accessories Language audio 31, 56 code list 63 DVD menu IndexIndex PAL 33, 46 Picture qualityIndex Pioneer Corporation VRB1387-A
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