Pioneer DVR-233-S manual Timer recording FAQ, Canceling and stopping a timer recording in progress

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2 Press REC repeatedly to extend recording in 30 minute increments.

Programming a new end time

1During timer recording, press TIMER REC to display the Timer Recording screen.

You can also access the Timer Recording screen from the Home Menu (press HOME MENU, select Timer Recording, then Timer Rec (View)).

Timer Rec (View)

Date

Start

Stop

CH

Rec Mode

12/12 SUN

7:00 AM

08:00 AM

002

SP

 

 

New Input

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remain

 

 

 

01h00m(XP)

1/1

 

 

 

 

 

2 Use the

button to highlight the current timer

recording, then press ENTER.

A screen showing details of the timer recording appears. From this screen, only the recording stop time can be changed.

Timer Rec (View)

Date

Start

Stop

 

CH

RecMode

12/12 SUN

07 : 00 AM

08 :

00 AM

002

SP

Program Set

3 Set a new Stop time for the timer recording.

Use the

buttons to select the hour or minute field,

then use the

buttons to change the time.

4Press ENTER to set the new time and exit the screen.

Recording will continue until the new stop time is reached.

Canceling and stopping a timer recording in progress

After a timer recording has started, you can cancel the program (but continue recording), or stop recording completely if you need to.

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REC

1 During timer recording, press and hold REC for three seconds.

Only the program is canceled (the timer indicator disappears); recording continues so that you can manually stop recording whenever you like.

2When you want to stop recording completely, press .

Preventing use of the recorder before a timer recording (child lock)

You can make all the front panel and remote control buttons inoperative using the child lock feature. This is useful when you set a timer recording and want to make sure that the timer settings are not changed before recording has finished.

1 If the recorder is on, switch it into standby.

2 Press and hold on the front panel for three seconds to lock the controls.

The front panel display briefly shows LOCK. If any buttons are pressed on the remote or front panel, LOCK is briefly displayed again.

• To unlock the recorder, press and hold on the front panel for three seconds until the display shows

UNLOCK.

To cancel a timer recording when the recorder is locked, first unlock the recorder (see above), then press and hold REC for three seconds.

Timer recording FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Even though the timer is set, the recorder doesn’t start recording!

Check that the disc loaded is recordable, not locked (see Lock Disc on page 49), and that there are fewer than 99 titles already on the DVD.

The recorder won’t let me enter a timer program! Why not?

You can’t enter a timer program if the clock isn’t set.

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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