Pioneer DVR-320 Automatic recording from a satellite tuner, Set up the recorder

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2Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select one of the external inputs to record from.

There are two analog inputs and a DV digital input (DVR-

320only). The current input is shown on-screen and in the front panel display:

•AV2/L1 – Input 1/Auto Start Rec

•L2 – Input 2 (front panel)

•DV – DV input/output (front panel) (DVR-320 only)

Check that the Audio In settings for External Audio, Bilingual Recording and DV Input are as you want them (see Audio In settings on page 83).

•If the aspect ratio is distorted (squashed or stretched), adjust on the source component or your TV before recording.

3Set up the recorder.

•Use REC MODE to set the recording quality. See Setting the picture quality/recording time on page 45 for detailed information.

4 Press REC when you’re ready to start recording.

•DVR-320 only: The recorder will only start recording from the DV IN/OUT jack if there is a valid signal. Recording will also pause if the signal is interrupted during recording.

Note

•If your source is copy-protected using CopyGuard, you will not be able to record it. See Restrictions on video recording on page 45 for more details.

Automatic recording from a satellite tuner

VR mode Video mode

If you have a satellite tuner or some other kind of set top box connected to the AV2/L1 input, you can have the recorder start and stop recording automatically with the timer settings of the connected component. (If the other component doesn’t have a built-in timer, you’ll need to use it with an external timer unit.)

After setting up for Auto Start Recording, this recorder starts recording when it detects a signal from the other component. When the signal ceases, the recorder stops recording.

Important

•It takes a little while for this recorder to switch on and start recording after detecting a signal. Please bear this in mind when setting the timer.

•If Auto Start Recording is set, it will not start if another timer recording is in progress.

•Timer recordings take precedence over Auto Start Recording. Auto Start Recording will stop if a timer recording is due to start. After the timer recording has finished, Auto Start Recording will resume.

1Set the timer for the satellite receiver (or other component), then switch it into standby (if necessary).

Check the manual that came with the receiver if you’re not sure how to do this.

2Load a recordable disc into this recorder.

3Check that the ‘Audio In’ settings for ‘External Audio’ and ‘Bilingual Recording’ are as you want them.

See Audio In settings on page 83 for more on these settings.

4Set up the recorder.

•Use REC MODE to set the recording quality. See Setting the picture quality/recording time on page 45 for detailed information.

5Press HOME MENU and select ‘Timer Recording’, then ‘Auto Start Recording’.

6Select ‘Yes’ to switch Auto Start Recording on, or ‘No’ to switch off.

7Switch the recorder into standby.

The AUTO indicator in the front panel display lights.

The recorder will automatically switch on and start recording when the other component comes on. Recording stops when the external component switches off.

• To cancel Auto Start Recording, press STANDBY/ ON while the recorder is in standby. The AUTO indicator goes off.

•To cancel Auto Start Recording once recording has already started, press REC for three seconds, then

STOP REC.

•When a timer recording is in progress ahead of Auto Start Recording, some functions, such as extending the timer recording and chase play, are not available. Press the front panel + button for three seconds to cancel Auto Start Recording without affecting the timer recording. The AUTO indicator goes off.

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