Pioneer DVR-320 operating instructions Playing CDs and WMA/MP3 discs, Playing Video CD/Super VCDs

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Getting started

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Playing CDs and WMA/MP3 discs

The table below shows the basic playback controls for audio CDs, and WMA/MP3 files.

PLAY Press to start playback.

STOP Press to stop playback.

PAUSE Pauses playback, or restarts playback

when paused.

REV SCAN FWD SCAN CD and MP3 only: Press to start scanning. Press again to increase the scanning speed. (There are two scan speeds; the current scan speed is shown on-screen.)

PREV NEXT Press to skip to previous/next track (or folder for WMA/MP3 disc). (You can also use the front panel +/– buttons to do this during playback.)

During playback, enter a track number then press ENTER to skip directly to that track.

Press CLEAR to clear a number entry and

CLEAR

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 43).

•Scanning doesn’t work with WMA tracks.

Playing Video CD/Super VCDs

The table below shows the basic playback controls for Video CD/Super VCDs.

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.

PLAY Press to start playback.

Video CD only: If RESUME is displayed on- screen, playback starts from the place last stopped.

STOP Press to stop playback.

Video CD only: You can resume playback from the same point by pressing PLAY. (Press STOP again to cancel the resume function.)

PAUSE Pauses playback, or restarts playback

when paused.

REV SCAN FWD SCAN Press to start scanning. Press repeatedly to increase the scanning speed.

 

 

 

 

Press to skip to previous/next track. (You

 

 

PREV

NEXT

 

 

 

 

can also use the front panel +/– buttons to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

do this during playback.)

 

 

 

 

When a PBC menu is displayed, press to

 

 

 

 

display the previous/next page.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

During playback, enter a track number

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

then press ENTER to skip directly to that

 

 

 

 

track.

 

 

 

 

Press CLEAR to clear a number entry and

 

 

 

CLEAR

start again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

While a PBC menu screen is displayed,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENTER

use to select numbered menu items.

BACK CM SKIP Video CD only: Each press skips backward/ forward progressively up to a maximum of 10 minutes forward or three minutes back.

Note that this function doesn’t work when playing in PBC mode.

STEP/SLOW During playback, press to start slow- motion playback. Press repeatedly to change the playback speed.

While paused, press to advance a single frame (forward direction only).

RETURN Press to display the disc menu of a Video CD/Super VCD playing in PBC mode.

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Contents DVR-220DVR-320 LASERPRODUCTCLASS1 Operating Environment POWER-CORD CautionContents Index Resetting the recorderSetting up the remote to control your TV Additional informationBefore you start FeaturesBefore you start Chapter Before you start Using the remote control Putting the batteries in the remote controlBefore you start What’s in the box Compressed audio compatibility General disc compatibilityDVD-R/RW compatibility CD-R/RW compatibilityJpeg file compatibility WMA Windows Media Audio compatibilityPC-created disc compatibility Original Front panel connections Connecting upConnecting up Chapter Rear panel connectionsConnecting up Extra features for use with compatible TVs Connecting up Easy connections Connect the Video Output jack to a video input on your TV Connecting up Using other types of audio/video outputConnect RF antenna cables as shown This enables you to watch and record TV channelsThis enables you to watch discs This enables you to record scrambled TV channelsConnecting up Connecting an external decoder box Scart AV Connector This enables you to listen to multichannel surround sound Connecting up Connecting to an AV amplifier/receiverPlugging Connecting up Connecting other AV sourcesSTANDBY/ON Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Front panelControls and displays Display Angle Controls and displays Remote controlAudio SubtitleControls and displays Enter Switching on and setting upGetting started Getting started ChapterGetting started Digital, Dolby Digital, DTS or PCM only, then press Other settings you can makeSelect the TV screen type, ‘Standard 43’ or ‘Wide 169’ Connected, or Not Connected, then press EnterChanging TV channels Using the built-in TV tunerGetting started Making your first recording Playing back your recordingNicam Switching between TV and DVDBasic playback Changing audio channelsTo stop playback, press Stop Press STANDBY/ON to switch onPlaying DVD discs Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray Load a discPlaying Video CD/Super VCDs Playing CDs and WMA/MP3 discsUse Using the Home MenuDisplaying disc information on- screen Stop displayRecording display Play displayRecording mode Introduction Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a discPlayback Playback ChapterSelect ‘Play’ from the menu options Using the Disc Navigator with recordable discsPlayback Changing the thumbnail picture for a titleScan Scan 2 Scan Navigating discsScanning discs Scan 1 Scan 2 Scan 3 ScanPress Playing in slow motionFrame advance/frame reverse Slow 1/2Repeat Playback Play Mode menuSearch Mode Play ModeProgram play Repeat playRepeat to build up a program list Other Program play functionsSwitching DVD soundtracks Playback Displaying and switching subtitlesClear To switch the camera angle, press Angle Playback Switching audio channelsSwitching camera angles To display/switch the audio channel, press Audio repeatedlyRecording time and picture quality RecordingRecording Chapter About DVD recordingRecording Restrictions on video recording Setting the picture quality/recording timeRecording equipment and copyright Use the Audio button to select the audio channel to record Recording Basic recording from the TVLoad a recordable disc Front panel display shows the channel numberRecording Setting a timer recordingDirect recording from TV Current time Recording start time Easy Timer RecordingPress Easy Timer Set the TV channel and recording qualityPress Enter to set the end time Standard timer recordingPress Timer REC to display the Timer Recording screen Enter the timer recording settingsTo exit the timer recording screen, press Home Menu Timer recording using the Video Plus+ programming systemNext Video Plus+ programming with the power offExtending a timer recording in progress LUS CodeMoving the end time by 30-minute blocks Canceling and stopping a timer recording in progressProgramming a new end time Simultaneous recording and playback Recording Timer recording FAQYou can’t enter a timer program if the clock isn’t set See Connecting up for connection optionsAutomatic recording from a satellite tuner Set up the recorderPress REC when you’re ready to start recording See Audio In settings on page 83 for more on these settingsPress Home Menu and select ‘DV Record’ from the menu Also, set the camcorder to VTR modeRecording from a DV camcorder DVR-320 only AV2/L1 In is set to Decoder see AV2/L1 In onPlaying your recordings on other DVD players Recording from the DV output DVR-320 onlyFinalizing a disc Initializing a DVD-RW disc Press Home Menu and select ‘Disc Setup’ Select ‘Finalize’How to change the recorder’s setting Press Home Menu and select ‘Disc Setup’ Select ‘Initialize’Editing Chapter EditingDisc Navigator screen Editing Playlist / Original indicatorDisc Navigator menu options Title Name Ttl Name Editing Editing VR mode Original and Video mode contentPlay EraseKey Characters ’ ? Using the remote key shortcuts to input a nameChapter Edit Chpt Edit EditingTitle Inserting chapter markers into a titleErase Section Erase Sec Select ‘Erase Sec’ from the Disc Navigator menu options UseThis erases all unlocked titles from the disc see also Lock Lock / UnlockErase All UndoYou can give titles new names of up to 64 characters long Editing Creating and editing a VR mode Play ListPress Enter after selecting each character Input a name on Original title to put into the Play List CreatePress Enter to add the title DivideMove CombineSelect ‘Undo’ from the Disc Navigator Play List menu options This command erases all the titles from the Play ListDisc History Using the Disc HistoryDisc History Chapter Reloading files from a disc PhotoViewerPhotoViewer Chapter Playing a slideshowZooming the screen PhotoViewerRotating the screen Press Home Menu and select ‘Disc Setup’ Disc Setup menuDisc Setup menu Chapter Basic settingsInitialize settings Disc Setup menuFinalize settings Choosing a preset Video/Audio Adjust menuVideo/Audio Adjust menu Chapter Setting the picture quality for TV and external inputsSetting the picture quality for disc playback Video/Audio Adjust menuSelect the picture quality setting you want to adjust Audio DRC Black Setup setting applies only when playing Ntsc discsClock Setting Initial Setup menuInitial Setup menu Chapter Using the Initial Setup menuOn Screen Display Initial Setup menuPower Save Input Line SystemAuto Channel Setting Auto Scan Tuner settingsRemote Control Set Setup NavigatorManual CH Setting Auto Channel Setting Download from TVSet Video Plus+ CH Channel SwappingAV2/L1 Initial Setup menu Video In / Out settingsInput Colour System AV1 OutTuner Level Audio In settingsNtsc on PAL TV Nicam SelectAudio Out settings Language settings DVD Menu Language Default setting w/Subtitle LanguageSubtitle Language Auto LanguageOptimized Rec Recording settingsSelecting ‘Other’ languages Manual RecordingPlayback settings Parental Lock Parental Lock Set PasswordParental Lock Change Password Seamless PlaybackParental Lock Country Code Parental Lock Change LevelAngle Indicator Additional information Resetting the recorderSetting up the remote to control your Using the TV remote control buttonsWhen viewing on a widescreen TV or monitor When viewing on a standard TV or monitorAdditional information Screen sizes and disc formats Problem Remedy Additional information TroubleshootingGeneral Additional information Problem Frequently asked questionsDV-related messages Additional information About DV DVR-320 onlyCountry, Country code, Country code letter Additional information Language code listCountry code list Language Language code letter, Language codeMessage Damaged discs Cleaning the pickup lensHandling discs Storing discsMoving the recorder Hints on installationAdditional information Condensation Manual recording modesAdditional information Glossary PBC PlayBack Control Video CD/Super VCD only Mpeg videoOptical digital output PCM Pulse Code ModulationInput/Output Additional information SpecificationsTimer TunerAV Connectors 21-pin connector assignment Supplied accessoriesPIN no Index Video mode 7, 9, 10, 22, 34, 44, 56, 57, 60, 73, 88, 96 VRB1335-A Pioneer Corporation

DVR-320 specifications

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