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Pioneer DVR-220 operating instructions Contents

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01 Before you start

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 What’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Putting the batteries in the remote control . . . . . . . . 10 Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Disc / content format playback compatibility . . . . . . 11

02 Connecting up

Rear panel connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Front panel connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Easy connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Using other types of video output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver (1) . . . 16 Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver (2) . . . 17 Connecting to an AV amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Connecting other AV sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Plugging in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

03 Controls and displays

Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

06 Recording

About DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Recording time and picture quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Restrictions on video recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Setting the picture quality/recording time . . . . . . . . 43 Basic recording from the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Setting a timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Timer recording FAQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Simultaneous recording and playback . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Recording from an external component . . . . . . . . . . 51 Automatic recording from a satellite tuner . . . . . . . . 51 Recording from a DV camcorder (DVR-320 only) . . . 52 Recording from the DV output

(DVR-320 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Playing your recordings on other DVD players . . . . . 54 Initializing a DVD-RWdisc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

07 Editing

The Disc Navigator screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Disc Navigator menu options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Editing VR mode Original and Video mode

content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Creating and editing a VR mode Play List . . . . . . . . . 62

04 Getting started

Switching on and setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Making your first recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Using the built-in TV tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Basic playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Using the Home Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Displaying disc information on-screen . . . . . . . . . . . 31

08 Disc History

Using the Disc History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

09 The PhotoViewer

Playing a slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

05 Playback

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents

of a disc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Navigating discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Scanning discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Playing in slow motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Frame advance/frame reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 The Play Mode menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Displaying and switching subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Switching DVD soundtracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Switching audio channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Switching camera angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

10 The Disc Setup menu

Basic settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Initialize settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Finalize settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

11 The Video/Audio Adjust menu

Setting the picture quality for TV and external

inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Setting the picture quality for disc playback . . . . . . . 73 Audio DRC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

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Contents

DVR-220 DVR-320 Information to User Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenImportant Safety Instructions POWER-CORD Caution To establish a safe level Once you have established a comfortable sound levelDecibel Level Example Contents Initial Setup menu Additional informationFeatures Before you startBefore you start Chapter Before you start Putting the batteries in the remote control Using the remote controlBefore you start What’s in the box DVD-R/RW compatibility General disc compatibilityCompressed audio compatibility CD-R/RW compatibilityFrequently asked questions PC-created disc compatibilityRear panel connections Connecting upConnecting up Chapter Front panel connectionsConnecting up Easy connections OUTConnecting up Using other types of video output Connecting using an S-video outputConnecting using the component video output This enables you to watch and record TV channels This enables you to watch the output from this recorderConnect RF antenna cables as shown This enables you to watch discs Connecting up Connecting to an AV amplifier This enables you to listen to multichannel surround soundConnecting a DV camcorder DVR-320 only Connecting up Connecting other AV sourcesConnecting a VCR or analog camcorder PluggingFront panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter STANDBY/ONREC Controls and displays DisplayPlay REMREV Scan / FWD Scan Controls and displays Remote controlReturn PauseControls and displays Prev / NextStop REC Switching on and setting up Getting startedGetting started Chapter Getting started Connected, or Not Connected, then press Enter Other settings you can makeCompatible, Not Compatible, or Don’t Know, then press Enter Digital, Dolby Digital, DTS or PCM only, then pressPlaying back your recording Using the built-in TV tunerGetting started Making your first recording Changing TV channelsBasic playback Changing audio channelsPlaying DVD discs Playing CDs and WMA/MP3 discsUsing the Home Menu Playing Video CDsGetting started Displaying disc information on- screen Stop displayPlay display Recording display Copy protected material ! / PureCinema indicator #Recording mode Remaining recording time availablePlayback Chapter Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a discPlayback IntroductionChanging the thumbnail picture for a title Using the Disc Navigator with recordable discsPlayback Select ‘Play’ from the menu options UseScan 1 Scan 2 Scan 3 Scan Playback Navigating discsScanning discs Scan 1 ScanFrame advance/frame reverse Playing in slow motionSlow 1/4 Play Mode Playback Play Mode menuSearch Mode RepeatRepeat play Program playOther Program play functions Repeat to build up a program listPlayback Displaying and switching subtitles Switching DVD soundtracksClear To display/switch the audio channel, press Audio repeatedly Playback Switching audio channelsSwitching camera angles To switch the camera angle, press AngleAbout DVD recording RecordingRecording Chapter Recording time and picture qualitySetting the picture quality/recording time Recording Restrictions on video recordingRecording equipment and copyright Load a recordable disc Setting a timer recordingRecording Basic recording from the TV Front panel display shows the channel numberRecording Easy Timer RecordingPress Easy Timer Set the TV channel and recording qualityYou can move the cursor forward or back an hour at Standard timer recordingPress Timer REC to display the Timer Recording screen Press Enter to set the start timeTimer recording using the VCR Plus+ programming system Enter the timer recording settingsTo exit the timer recording screen, press Home Menu VCR Plus+ programming with the power off US CodeMoving the end time by 30-minute blocks Extending a timer recording in progressCanceling and stopping a timer recording in progress Programming a new end timeSimultaneous recording and playback Timer recording FAQYou can’t enter a timer program if the clock isn’t set UnlockRecording Recording from an external component Set up the recorderPress REC when you’re ready to start recording Automatic recording from a satellite tunerRecording from a DV camcorder DVR-320 only Also, set the camcorder to VTR mode Recording from the DV output DVR-320 onlyPress Home Menu and select ‘DV Record’ from the menu Recording Playing your recordings on other DVD players Finalizing a discPress Home Menu and select ‘Disc Setup’ Select ‘Initialize’ Recording Initializing a DVD-RW discIt takes about 40 seconds to initialize the disc Editing Editing ChapterDisc Navigator screen Playlist / Original indicator EditingDisc Navigator menu options Erase Editing Editing VR mode Original and Video mode contentPlay Title Name Ttl NameUsing the remote key shortcuts to input a name Chapter Edit Chpt EditI 4 î ï ì í ¡ Select ‘Erase Sec’ from the Disc Navigator menu options Use Erase Section Erase SecInserting chapter markers into a title TitleUndo Lock / UnlockErase All This erases all unlocked titles from the disc see also LockEditing Creating and editing a VR mode Play List You can give titles new names of up to 64 characters longPress Enter after selecting each character Input a name on Create Original title to put into the Play ListCombine DivideMove Press Enter to add the titleThis command erases all the titles from the Play List Select ‘Undo’ from the Disc Navigator Play List menu optionsUsing the Disc History Disc HistoryDisc History Chapter PhotoViewer PhotoViewer ChapterPlaying a slideshow Zooming the screen PhotoViewerReloading files from a disc Rotating the screenBasic settings Disc Setup menuDisc Setup menu Chapter Input Disc NameFinalize Disc Setup menu Initialize settingsFinalize settings Undo FinalizeSetting the picture quality for TV and external inputs Video/Audio Adjust menuVideo/Audio Adjust menu Chapter Choosing a presetVideo/Audio Adjust menu Setting the picture quality for disc playbackSelect the picture quality setting you want to adjust Audio DRC Using the Initial Setup menu Initial Setup menuInitial Setup menu Chapter Clock SettingInitial Setup menu Tuner settingsVCR Plus+ CH Setting Video Out settingsManual CH Setting Component Video OutDual Mono Recording Audio In settingsExternal Audio DV Input DVR-320 onlyAudio Out settings Language settings DVD Menu Language Subtitle DisplaySelecting ‘Other’ languages Optimized Rec Initial Setup menu Recording settingsManual Recording Navi MarkPlayback settings Parental Lock Parental Lock Set PasswordParental Lock Change Password Parental Lock Change LevelAngle Indicator Parental Lock Country CodeUsing the TV remote control buttons Resetting the recorderSetting up the remote to control your Additional informationAdditional information Screen sizes and disc formats Additional information Troubleshooting GeneralAdditional information Frequently asked questions What kind of discs can I use for recording?Additional information About DV DVR-320 only DV-related messagesAdditional information Manual recording modes Setting upMaking a timer recording Information for cable/satellite/STB set-top box usersKorea, Republic of, 1118, kr Operation stopped due to power failure This content is copy protectedAudio will conform to the Dual Mono Recording setting Incompatible region numberStoring discs Cleaning the pickup lensAdditional information Handling discs Damaged discsAdditional information Hints on installation Moving the recorderDon’t Additional information Glossary PCM Pulse Code Modulation Mpeg videoOptical digital output PBC PlayBack Control Video CD onlyTimer Additional information SpecificationsSupplied accessories TunerIndex IndexPioneer Corporation VRB1333-A

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