Pioneer DVR-231-AV, DVR-231-S, DVR-233-S Playing DVD discs, Playing audio CDs, Playing Video CDs

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04Getting started

Press STANDBY/ON to switch the recorder into standby.

Playing DVD discs

The table below shows the basic playback controls for DVD-Video, and recordable DVD discs.

Press to start or restart playback.

If RESUME is displayed on-screen, play- back starts from the place last stopped.

Press to pause playback; press again to restart playback.

Press to stop playback.

You can resume playback from the same point by pressing . (Press again to cancel the resume function.)

During playback, press to start scan- ning. Press repeatedly to increase the scanning speed.

Press and hold while paused to start slow-motion playback. Press repeatedly to change the playback speed.

While paused, press to advance a single frame in either direction.

Press to skip to previous/next chapter/title. (You can also use the front panel +/– but- tons to do this during playback.)

CM SKIP (Commercial skip). Each press skips for- ward progressively up to a maximum of

ten minutes.

 

 

 

 

• Except VR mode: during playback, enter a

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chapter number then press ENTER to skip

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directly to that chapter within the currently

 

 

 

 

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playing title.

 

 

 

 

On some discs, you can also use the num-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENTER

ber buttons to select numbered items in

 

 

 

 

the disc menu.

VR mode only: during playback, enter a title number then press ENTER.

All: Press CLEAR to clear a number entry and start again.

Press to display the ‘top’ menu or menu of TOP MENU MENU a DVD-Video disc (these are often the

same).

Use the cursor buttons to navigate DVD-

Video disc menus; press ENTER to select

ENTER items.

RETURN Press to return to the previous level of a

DVD-Video disc menu.

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Playing audio CDs

The table below shows the basic playback controls for audio CDs.

Press to start playback.

Press to pause playback; press again to restart playback.

Press to stop playback.

Press to start scanning. Press again to increase the scanning speed. (There are two scan speeds; the current scan speed is shown on-screen.)

Press to skip to previous/next track. (You can also use the front panel +/buttons to do this during playback.)

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During playback, enter a track number

 

then press ENTER to skip directly to that

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track.

 

 

 

 

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Press CLEAR to clear a number entry and

 

 

 

 

start again.

ENTER

Note

If you want to play a DTS audio CD, make sure the recorder is connected to a DTS-compatible amp/ receiver with a digital connection. Noise will be output through the analog outputs. Also make sure that STEREO is selected using the AUDIO button (see Switching audio channels on page 32).

Playing Video CDs

The table below shows the basic playback controls for Video CDs.

Some discs feature Playback Control (PBC for short) menus. These discs show PBC in the display when you load them and display a menu on-screen from where you can select what to watch.

Press to start or restart playback.

If RESUME is displayed on-screen, play- back starts from the place last stopped.

Press to pause playback; press again to restart playback.

Press to stop playback.

You can resume playback from the same point by pressing . (Press again to cancel the resume function.)

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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 To establish a safe level Once you have established a comfortable sound levelDecibel Level Example Contents Features Before you startBefore you start Chapter What’s in the boxUsing the remote control Disc / content format playback compatibilityGeneral disc compatibility DVD-VideoFrequently asked questions Before you startDVD-R/RW compatibility CD-R/RW compatibilityConnecting up Connecting up ChapterRear panel connections Front panel connectionsConnecting up Easy connections VCRConnecting up Using other types of video output Connecting using an S-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 up Connecting other AV sources Connecting a VCR or analog camcorderPlugging Controls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel DisplayRemote control Controls and displaysTimer REC Switching on and setting up Getting startedGetting started Chapter Other settings you can make Getting startedUse Your time zoneUsing the built-in TV tuner Getting started Making your first recordingPlaying back your recording Changing TV channelsBasic playback Changing audio channelsPlaying DVD discs Playing audio CDsPlaying Video CDs Displaying disc information on- screen Stop displayPlay display Recording displayUsing the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc PlaybackPlayback Chapter IntroductionPlayback Navigating discsScanning discs Optionally Press EnterFrame advance/frame reverse Playing in slow motionSlow 1/16 Slow 1/8 Slow 1/2 Playback Play Mode menu Search ModePress Home Menu and select ‘Play Mode’ Enter to navigateDisplaying and switching subtitles Switching DVD soundtracksRepeat play mode Repeat playSwitching 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 recording Recording equipment and copyrightSetting a timer recording Recording Basic recording from the TVEnter the timer recording settings RecordingTimer recording using the VCR Plus+ programming system Extending a timer recording in progressMoving the end time by 30-minute blocks Buttons to changeTimer recording FAQ Canceling and stopping a timer recording in progressProgramming a new end time 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 settingsInitial Setup menu Auto CH SetupTuner Then press EnterManual CH Setup Guide CH SetupOSD Language Remote Control Setup NavigatorDisplay Initial Setup menu Disc settings Video settingsAudio settings Input AdjustPlayback Adjust Audio Adjust settingAudio Audio OutInitial Setup menu Recording settings Playback settingsSet Password Change PasswordChange Level Select ‘Level’Language Country/AreaSelect by code letter Use Buttons to Change the code Visual settings Action settingsSelecting ‘Other’ languages When viewing on a standard TV or monitor When viewing on a widescreen TV or monitorAdditional information Additional information ChapterAdditional information Troubleshooting Problem RemedyGeneral Additional information Additional information Frequently asked questions What kind of discs can I use for recording?Additional information Language code list Country/Area code listCountry/Area, Country/Area code, Country/Area code letter Message Explanation/Action Cleaning the pickup lens Hints on installationAdditional information Handling discs Storing discsResetting the recorder Making a timer recordingSetting up Moving the recorderDolby Digital Dynamic rangeMpeg audio Mpeg videoAdditional information Specifications TimerSupplied accessories Input/OutputLanguage audio 31, 54 code list 60 DVD menu IndexEnglish Pioneer Corporation