Pioneer DVR-231-S, DVR-231-AV, DVR-233-S Before you start Chapter, Features, What’s in the box

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Video mode

Before you start

Chapter 1

Before you start

Features

•Progressive scan-compatible

Compared to standard interlaced video, progressive scan effectively doubles the amount of video information fed to your TV or monitor. (Check your TV/monitor for compatibility with this feature.)

•Cinema surround sound in your home Connect this recorder to a Dolby Digital and/or DTS- compatible AV amp/receiver to enjoy full surround sound effects from Dolby Digital and DTS DVD discs.

•Program up to 32 timer recordings

You can program the recorder to record up to 32 programs, up to a month in advance, using the

VCR Plus+® system*1 for easy programming if you want. As well as single programs, you can specify daily or weekly recordings, too.

*1 VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.

The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

•One Touch Recording

Use One Touch Recording to start recording immediately in 30 minute blocks. Each time you press the REC button, the recording time is extended by another 30 minutes.

•Optimized recording

Optimized recording adjusts the recording quality automatically if a timer recording will not fit onto a disc with the settings that you made. Note that the quality of recordings may be reduced if a longer recording time is used.

•High quality 16-bit Linear PCM audio

When recording using the high quality setting (XP), the audio is recorded in uncompressed 16-bit Linear PCM format. This delivers great sounding audio to accompany the high picture quality.

•Find what you want to watch quickly and easily Unlike video tape that needs to be wound to the correct place, you can jump right to the part of a DVD disc that you want to watch. Search for a point on a disc by title, chapter or time.

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•Play Video mode recordings on a regular DVD

player

Discs recorded using the Video mode can be played back on regular DVD players, including computer DVD drives

compatible with DVD-Video playback*2.

*2 ‘DVD-Video format’ recording: The use of the DVD- Video format for recording on DVD-R and DVD-RW discs is referred to as recording in ‘Video mode’ on Pioneer’s DVD recorders. Supporting playback of DVD-R / DVD- RW discs is optional for manufacturers of DVD playback equipment, and there is DVD playback equipment that does not play DVD-R or DVD-RW discs recorded in the DVD-Video format.

Note: ‘Finalization’ is required.

What’s in the box

Please confirm that the following accessories are in the box when you open it.

•Remote control

•AA/R6P dry cell batteries x2

•Audio/video cable (red/white/yellow)

•RF antenna cable

•Power cable

•Blank DVD-RW disc

•Quick start guide

•These operating instructions

•Warranty card

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Contents DVR-231-SDVR-231-AVDVR-233-S Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Information to UserImportant Safety Instructions POWER-CORD Caution Once you have established a comfortable sound level To establish a safe levelDecibel Level Example Contents What’s in the box FeaturesBefore you start Before you start ChapterDVD-Video Using the remote controlDisc / content format playback compatibility General disc compatibilityCD-R/RW compatibility Frequently asked questionsBefore you start DVD-R/RW compatibilityFront panel connections Connecting upConnecting up Chapter Rear panel connectionsVCR Connecting up Easy connectionsConnecting 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 Video OUT Digital COAXIAL1 Connecting up Connecting to an AV amplifier or receiverConnecting a VCR or analog camcorder Connecting up Connecting other AV sourcesPlugging Display Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Front panelControls and displays Remote controlTimer REC Getting started Switching on and setting upGetting started Chapter Your time zone Other settings you can makeGetting started UseChanging TV channels Using the built-in TV tunerGetting started Making your first recording Playing back your recordingChanging audio channels Basic playbackPlaying audio CDs Playing DVD discsPlaying Video CDs Stop display Displaying disc information on- screenRecording display Play displayIntroduction Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a discPlayback Playback ChapterOptionally Press Enter PlaybackNavigating discs Scanning discsPlaying in slow motion Frame advance/frame reverseSlow 1/16 Slow 1/8 Slow 1/2 Enter to navigate Playback Play Mode menuSearch Mode Press Home Menu and select ‘Play Mode’Repeat play Displaying and switching subtitlesSwitching DVD soundtracks Repeat play modeTo switch the camera angle, press Angle Switching audio channelsSwitching camera angles To display/switch the audio channel, press Audio repeatedlyRecording time and picture quality RecordingRecording Chapter About DVD recordingRecording equipment and copyright Setting the picture quality/recording timePress REC Mode repeatedly to select a recording setting Recording Restrictions on video recordingRecording Basic recording from the TV Setting a timer recordingRecording Enter the timer recording settingsButtons to change Timer recording using the VCR Plus+ programming systemExtending a timer recording in progress Moving the end time by 30-minute blocksCanceling and stopping a timer recording in progress Timer recording FAQProgramming a new end time Press Recording from an external componentPlaying your recordings on other DVD players Finalizing a discInitializing a DVD-RW disc Erase EditingEditing Chapter Editing Titles Title EditPlayback point Currently selected chapter number EditingTitle Name Navigation Mark Navi MarkTo lock or unlock, then press Enter Editing chapters Chapter EditLock Erase AllCombine DivideBasic settings Initial Setup menuInitial Setup menu Chapter Using the Initial Setup menuThen press Enter Initial Setup menuAuto CH Setup TunerGuide CH Setup Manual CH SetupOSD Language Setup Navigator Remote ControlDisplay Video settings Initial Setup menu Disc settingsAudio Adjust setting Audio settingsInput Adjust Playback AdjustAudio Out AudioPlayback settings Initial Setup menu Recording settingsSelect ‘Level’ Set PasswordChange Password Change LevelCountry/Area LanguageSelect by code letter Use Buttons to Change the code Action settings Visual settingsSelecting ‘Other’ languages Additional information Chapter When viewing on a standard TV or monitorWhen viewing on a widescreen TV or monitor Additional informationProblem Remedy Additional information TroubleshootingGeneral Additional information What kind of discs can I use for recording? Additional information Frequently asked questionsCountry/Area code list Additional information Language code listCountry/Area, Country/Area code, Country/Area code letter Message Explanation/Action Storing discs Cleaning the pickup lensHints on installation Additional information Handling discsMoving the recorder Resetting the recorderMaking a timer recording Setting upMpeg video Dolby DigitalDynamic range Mpeg audioInput/Output Additional information SpecificationsTimer Supplied accessoriesIndex Language audio 31, 54 code list 60 DVD menuEnglish Pioneer Corporation
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