Pioneer DVR-233-S, DVR-231-AV, DVR-231-S manual This enables you to watch discs

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02Connecting up

Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver (2)

If many or all the channels you receive by cable or satellite are scrambled, we recommend using this setup.

Using the setup on this page you can:

• Record any channel by selecting it on the cable box/satellite tuner.

Important

Do not connect this recorder ‘through’ your VCR, satellite receiver or cable box. Always connect each component directly to your TV or AV amp/receiver.

 

 

 

 

VHF/UHF

 

 

 

 

IN

TV

A/V

 

 

 

 

IN 1

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL

VHF UHF

IN

Y

PB

PR

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

AC IN

R AUDIO L

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

OUTPUT

INPUT 1

R

AUDIO

L

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

3

1

A/V

OUT

VHF/UHF

OUT

Cable box/

VHF/UHF

Satellite receiver

IN

1

Antenna/cable TV wall outlet

1Connect the RF antenna cables as shown. This enables you to watch and record TV channels.

2Connect the AUDIO and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks on this recorder to a set of audio/video inputs on your TV using a set of A/V cables (as supplied).

This enables you to watch discs.

3Connect the audio/video output of your cable box/satellite tuner to the INPUT 1 jacks on this recorder using a set of A/V cables.

This enables you to record scrambled TV channels.

Note

The setup on this page does not allow you to watch one channel and record another.

The diagram shows standard video connections, but you can alternatively use the S-video or component video connections if they’re available.

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Contents DVR-231-SDVR-231-AVDVR-233-S Information to User Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenImportant Safety Instructions POWER-CORD Caution Decibel Level Example To establish a safe levelOnce you have established a comfortable sound level Contents Before you start Chapter FeaturesBefore you start What’s in the boxGeneral disc compatibility Using the remote controlDisc / content format playback compatibility DVD-VideoDVD-R/RW compatibility Frequently asked questionsBefore you start CD-R/RW compatibilityRear panel connections Connecting upConnecting up Chapter Front panel connectionsConnecting up Easy connections VCRConnecting using the component video output Connecting up Using other types of video outputConnecting using an S-video output Connect RF antenna cables as shown This enables you to watch discs Connecting up Connecting to an AV amplifier or receiver Video OUT Digital COAXIAL1Plugging Connecting up Connecting other AV sourcesConnecting a VCR or analog camcorder Front panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter DisplayRemote control Controls and displaysTimer REC Getting started Chapter Switching on and setting upGetting started Use Other settings you can makeGetting started Your time zonePlaying back your recording Using the built-in TV tunerGetting started Making your first recording Changing TV channelsBasic playback Changing audio channelsPlaying Video CDs Playing DVD discsPlaying audio CDs Displaying disc information on- screen Stop displayPlay display Recording displayPlayback Chapter Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a discPlayback IntroductionScanning discs PlaybackNavigating discs Optionally Press EnterSlow 1/16 Slow 1/8 Slow 1/2 Frame advance/frame reversePlaying in slow motion Press Home Menu and select ‘Play Mode’ Playback Play Mode menuSearch Mode Enter to navigateRepeat play mode Displaying and switching subtitlesSwitching DVD soundtracks Repeat playTo display/switch the audio channel, press Audio repeatedly Switching audio channelsSwitching camera angles To switch the camera angle, press AngleAbout DVD recording RecordingRecording Chapter Recording time and picture qualityRecording Restrictions on video recording Setting the picture quality/recording timePress REC Mode repeatedly to select a recording setting Recording equipment and copyrightSetting a timer recording Recording Basic recording from the TVEnter the timer recording settings RecordingMoving the end time by 30-minute blocks Timer recording using the VCR Plus+ programming systemExtending a timer recording in progress Buttons to changeProgramming a new end time Timer recording FAQCanceling and stopping a timer recording in progress Finalizing a disc Recording from an external componentPlaying your recordings on other DVD players PressInitializing a DVD-RW disc Editing Titles Title Edit EditingEditing Chapter EraseNavigation Mark Navi Mark EditingTitle Name Playback point Currently selected chapter numberErase All Editing chapters Chapter EditLock To lock or unlock, then press EnterDivide CombineUsing the Initial Setup menu Initial Setup menuInitial Setup menu Chapter Basic settingsTuner Initial Setup menuAuto CH Setup Then press EnterOSD Language Manual CH SetupGuide CH Setup Display Remote ControlSetup Navigator Initial Setup menu Disc settings Video settingsPlayback Adjust Audio settingsInput Adjust Audio Adjust settingAudio Audio OutInitial Setup menu Recording settings Playback settingsChange Level Set PasswordChange Password Select ‘Level’Select by code letter Use Buttons to Change the code LanguageCountry/Area Selecting ‘Other’ languages Visual settingsAction settings Additional information When viewing on a standard TV or monitorWhen viewing on a widescreen TV or monitor Additional information ChapterGeneral Additional information TroubleshootingProblem Remedy Additional information Additional information Frequently asked questions What kind of discs can I use for recording?Country/Area, Country/Area code, Country/Area code letter Additional information Language code listCountry/Area code list Message Explanation/Action Additional information Handling discs Cleaning the pickup lensHints on installation Storing discsSetting up Resetting the recorderMaking a timer recording Moving the recorderMpeg audio Dolby DigitalDynamic range Mpeg videoSupplied accessories Additional information SpecificationsTimer Input/OutputLanguage audio 31, 54 code list 60 DVD menu IndexEnglish Pioneer Corporation