Pioneer manual DVR-231-SDVR-231-AVDVR-233-S

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DVD Recorder

DVR-231-SDVR-231-AVDVR-233-S

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Contents DVR-231-SDVR-231-AVDVR-233-S Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Information to UserImportant Safety Instructions POWER-CORD Caution Once you have established a comfortable sound level To establish a safe levelDecibel Level Example Contents Before you start FeaturesBefore you start Chapter What’s in the boxDisc / content format playback compatibility Using the remote controlGeneral disc compatibility DVD-VideoBefore you start Frequently asked questionsDVD-R/RW compatibility CD-R/RW compatibilityConnecting up Chapter Connecting upRear panel connections Front panel connectionsVCR Connecting up Easy connectionsConnecting using an S-video output Connecting up Using other types of video outputConnecting using the component video output Connect RF antenna cables as shown This enables you to watch discs Video OUT Digital COAXIAL1 Connecting up Connecting to an AV amplifier or receiverConnecting a VCR or analog camcorder Connecting up Connecting other AV sourcesPlugging Controls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysFront panel DisplayControls and displays Remote controlTimer REC Getting started Switching on and setting upGetting started Chapter Getting started Other settings you can makeUse Your time zoneGetting started Making your first recording Using the built-in TV tunerPlaying back your recording Changing TV channelsChanging audio channels Basic playbackPlaying audio CDs Playing DVD discsPlaying Video CDs Stop display Displaying disc information on- screenRecording display Play displayPlayback Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a discPlayback Chapter IntroductionNavigating discs PlaybackScanning discs Optionally Press EnterPlaying in slow motion Frame advance/frame reverseSlow 1/16 Slow 1/8 Slow 1/2 Search Mode Playback Play Mode menuPress Home Menu and select ‘Play Mode’ Enter to navigateSwitching DVD soundtracks Displaying and switching subtitlesRepeat play mode Repeat playSwitching camera angles Switching audio channelsTo display/switch the audio channel, press Audio repeatedly To switch the camera angle, press AngleRecording Chapter RecordingAbout DVD recording Recording time and picture qualityPress REC Mode repeatedly to select a recording setting Setting the picture quality/recording timeRecording Restrictions on video recording Recording equipment and copyrightRecording Basic recording from the TV Setting a timer recordingRecording Enter the timer recording settingsExtending a timer recording in progress Timer recording using the VCR Plus+ programming systemMoving the end time by 30-minute blocks Buttons to changeCanceling and stopping a timer recording in progress Timer recording FAQProgramming a new end time Playing your recordings on other DVD players Recording from an external componentFinalizing a disc PressInitializing a DVD-RW disc Editing Chapter EditingEditing Titles Title Edit EraseTitle Name EditingNavigation Mark Navi Mark Playback point Currently selected chapter numberLock Editing chapters Chapter EditErase All To lock or unlock, then press EnterCombine DivideInitial Setup menu Chapter Initial Setup menuUsing the Initial Setup menu Basic settingsAuto CH Setup Initial Setup menuTuner Then press EnterGuide CH Setup Manual CH SetupOSD Language Setup Navigator Remote ControlDisplay Video settings Initial Setup menu Disc settingsInput Adjust Audio settingsPlayback Adjust Audio Adjust settingAudio Out AudioPlayback settings Initial Setup menu Recording settingsChange Password Set PasswordChange Level Select ‘Level’Country/Area LanguageSelect by code letter Use Buttons to Change the code Action settings Visual settingsSelecting ‘Other’ languages When viewing on a widescreen TV or monitor When viewing on a standard TV or monitorAdditional information Additional information ChapterProblem Remedy Additional information TroubleshootingGeneral Additional information What kind of discs can I use for recording? Additional information Frequently asked questionsCountry/Area code list Additional information Language code listCountry/Area, Country/Area code, Country/Area code letter Message Explanation/Action Hints on installation Cleaning the pickup lensAdditional information Handling discs Storing discsMaking a timer recording Resetting the recorderSetting up Moving the recorderDynamic range Dolby DigitalMpeg audio Mpeg videoTimer Additional information SpecificationsSupplied accessories Input/OutputIndex Language audio 31, 54 code list 60 DVD menuEnglish Pioneer Corporation

DVR-231-SDVR-231-AVDVR-233-S

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