Pioneer DVR-231-S manual Getting started Making your first recording, Using the built-in TV tuner

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04Getting started

Making your first recording

This quick guide shows you how to make a basic recording of a TV program to a recordable DVD.

Recording is covered in much more detail in chapter 6 (Recording).

STANDBY/ON

CH+

CH–

REC

DVD RECORDER

1If they aren’t already on, switch on your TV and this recorder.

Press STANDBY/ON to switch on.

Make sure that the video input on your TV is set to this recorder.

2 Press OPEN/CLOSE (front panel only) to open the disc tray.

3Load a blank DVD-R or DVD-RW disc with the label side face-up, using the disc tray guide to align the disc.

When you load a new, blank DVD-RW disc, the recorder will take a moment to initialize it for recording.

4Use the CH +/– buttons to select the TV channel you want to record from.

You can also use the +/– buttons on the front panel if the recorder is stopped.

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Antenna channels are numbered 2 through 69. Cable channels are numbered 1 through 125.

5 Press REC to start recording.

By default, the recording will be in SP (standard play) mode, which will give you around two hours of recording from a blank DVD disc. The different recording mode and their recommended uses are covered in mode detail in Chapter 6.

• You can pause recording by pressing . Press REC or again to restart recording.

6 When you want to stop recording, press .

Playing back your recording

The TV program you just recorded should be on the DVD disc as a single title with one or more chapters.

• Press to start playback.

If you want to stop playback before the end of the recording, press .

Using the built-in TV tuner

Changing TV channels

There are three different ways to select TV channels. Note that you can’t change the TV channel during playback, recording or during recording standby.

1 2 3

4 5 6

7

8

9

0

CH+

ENTER

CH–

CH +/– buttons on the remote

Number buttons on the remote – For example, to select channel 4, press 4 then ENTER; for channel 34, press 3, 4, ENTER; for channel 102, press 1, 0, 2, ENTER. (If you don’t press ENTER, the channel changes after a few seconds.)

+/– buttons on the front panel

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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 Once you have established a comfortable sound level To establish a safe levelDecibel Level Example 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 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 Connecting up Connecting to an AV amplifier or receiver Video OUT Digital COAXIAL1Connecting a VCR or analog camcorder Connecting up Connecting other AV sourcesPlugging Front panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter DisplayRemote control Controls and displaysTimer REC Getting started Switching on and setting upGetting started Chapter 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 audio CDs Playing DVD discsPlaying Video 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 EnterPlaying in slow motion Frame advance/frame reverseSlow 1/16 Slow 1/8 Slow 1/2 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 changeCanceling and stopping a timer recording in progress Timer recording FAQProgramming a new end time 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 EnterGuide CH Setup Manual CH SetupOSD Language Setup Navigator Remote ControlDisplay 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’Country/Area LanguageSelect by code letter Use Buttons to Change the code Action settings Visual settingsSelecting ‘Other’ languages Additional information When viewing on a standard TV or monitorWhen viewing on a widescreen TV or monitor Additional information ChapterProblem Remedy Additional information TroubleshootingGeneral Additional information Additional information Frequently asked questions What kind of discs can I use for recording?Country/Area code list Additional information Language code listCountry/Area, Country/Area code, Country/Area code letter 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