Pioneer DVR-231-AV, DVR-231-S, DVR-233-S manual Contents

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Contents

01 Before you start

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 What’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Putting the batteries in the remote control . . . . . . . . . 8 Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Disc / content format playback compatibility . . . . . . . 8

02 Connecting up

Rear panel connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Front panel connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Easy connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Using other types of video output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver (1) . . . 13 Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver (2) . . . 14 Connecting to an AV amplifier or receiver. . . . . . . . . 15 Connecting other AV sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Plugging in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

03 Controls and displays

Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

04 Getting started

Switching on and setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Making your first recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Using the built-in TV tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Basic playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Displaying disc information on-screen . . . . . . . . . . . 25

05 Playback

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents

of a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Navigating discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Scanning discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Playing in slow motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Frame advance/frame reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 The Play Mode menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Displaying and switching subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Switching DVD soundtracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Switching audio channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Switching camera angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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06 Recording

About DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Recording time and picture quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Restrictions on video recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Setting the picture quality/recording time . . . . . . . . 34 Basic recording from the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Setting a timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Timer recording FAQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Recording from an external component . . . . . . . . . . 39 Playing your recordings on other DVD players . . . . . 39 Initializing a DVD-RW disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

07 Editing

Editing Titles (Title Edit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Editing chapters (Chapter Edit). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

08 The Initial Setup menu

Using the Initial Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Basic settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Disc settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Video settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Audio settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Recording settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Playback settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

09 Additional information

Screen sizes and disc formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Country/Area code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 On-screen displays and recorder displays . . . . . . . . 61 Handling discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Storing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Damaged discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Cleaning the pickup lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Hints on installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Moving the recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Resetting the recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Additional information for cable/satellite/

STB (set-top box) users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

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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 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 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 Front panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter DisplayRemote control Controls and displaysTimer REC Switching on and setting up Getting startedGetting 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 DVD discs Playing audio CDsPlaying 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 EnterFrame advance/frame reverse Playing in slow motionSlow 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 changeTimer recording FAQ Canceling and stopping a timer recording in progressProgramming 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 EnterManual CH Setup Guide CH SetupOSD Language Remote Control Setup NavigatorDisplay 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’Language Country/AreaSelect by code letter Use Buttons to Change the code Visual settings Action settingsSelecting ‘Other’ languages Additional information When viewing on a standard TV or monitorWhen viewing on a widescreen TV or monitor 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 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
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