Pioneer DVR-7000, DVR-310, DVR-330-S Initial Setup menu Chapter, Using the Initial Setup menu

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11The Initial Setup menu

Chapter 11

The Initial Setup menu

Using the Initial Setup menu

The Initial Setup menu is where you can set various recorder options for sound, picture, language and so on.

Some settings can only be changed when the recorder is stopped. During playback and recording these settings are grayed out in the Initial Setup menu.

Except for the Setup Navigator, menu screens are exited automatically after 20 minutes of inactivity.

Press HOME MENU and select ‘Initial Setup’.

In the table below, the default option is marked with a •.

Tip

Some of the Initial Setup menu screens shown in this section vary slightly depending on the country or region of purchase.

Setting

Options

Explanation

Basic Settings

 

 

 

 

 

Clock Setting

Auto

Set the channel that broadcasts a clock signal and the clock will be set

 

 

automatically.

 

 

 

 

Manual •

If there is no channel that broadcasts a clock signal in your area, you

 

 

can set the time and date manually.

 

 

 

 

Display

Set preferences for time and date display format.

The clock must be set in order to use timer recording.

Input Line System

525 System

Use for NTSC or PAL-60 recording from an external input.

 

 

 

 

625 System •

Use for standard PAL or SECAM recording.

See also About the input line system on page 74 for more information on this setting.

Power Save

On

No antenna input signals are passed through to the outputs when the

 

 

recorder is in standby.

 

 

 

 

Off •

When the recorder is in standby, all signals arriving at the antenna

 

 

inputs are passed along to the outputs.

 

 

 

Help Setting

On •

Switches on the automatic Help screens for GUI displays.

 

 

 

 

Off

Switches off the automatic Help screens for GUI displays. (Press HELP

 

 

on the remote to manually display the Help screen.)

 

 

 

Setup Navigator

Start

Select to start the Setup Navigator. See also Switching on and setting

 

 

up on page 23.

 

 

 

Tuner Settings

 

 

 

 

 

Auto Channel Setting

Next Screen

Proceed to the next screen, select select your country, then wait for

 

 

automatic tuning to complete. The channel mapping screen should

 

 

appear when the recorder is set up. Press ENTER to exit this screen.

 

 

 

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Contents DVR-330-S Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Operating Environment Ventilation CautionContents Resetting the recorder Setting up the remote to control your TVAdditional information IndexBefore you start Chapter FeaturesBefore you start Play Video mode recordings on a regular DVD Player Before you startRecord from a DV camcorder Safe, non-destructive editingBefore you start What’s in the box Putting the batteries in the remote controlUsing the remote control General disc compatibility DVD-R/RW compatibilityCD-R/RW compatibility Compressed audio compatibilityPC-created disc compatibility WMA Windows Media Audio compatibilityJpeg file compatibility Original Connecting up Connecting up ChapterRear panel connections Front panel connectionsConnecting up Easy connections Connecting using the component video output Connecting up Using other types of video outputConnecting using an S-video output This enables you to watch and record TV channels This enables you to watch the output from this recorderThis enables you to record scrambled TV channels Connect RF antenna cables as shownThis enables you to watch discs Connecting up Connecting to an AV amplifier or receiver This enables you to listen to multichannel surround sound.1After checking all the connections, plug in the recorder Connecting up Connecting other AV sourcesPlugging Front panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Controls and displays Remote control ReturnControls and displays Controls and displays Display NtscLP / SLP EP / SEPGetting started Chapter Switching on and setting upGetting started Auto-tuning channels Auto clock settingManual clock setting Getting startedOther settings you can make Making your first recordingSelect the TV screen type, ‘Wide 169’ or ‘Standard 43’ Is your TV compatible with progressive scan video?Using the built-in TV tuner Playing back your recordingChanging TV channels Changing audio channelsBasic playback Nicam a Nicam BPlaying DVD discs Playing CDs and WMA/MP3 discsUsing the Home Menu Playing Video CD/Super VCDsHome Menu Home menu optionsPlay display Getting started Displaying disc information on- screenStop display Copy protected material ! / PureCinema indicator # Recording modeRecording display Remaining recording time availableRecording Recording ChapterAbout DVD recording Recording time and picture qualitySetting the picture quality/recording time Press REC Mode repeatedly to select a recording settingRecording Recorded audio Restrictions on video recordingSetting a timer recording Recording Basic recording from the TVEasy Timer Recording RecordingTimer recording using the G-Code programming system Current time Recording start timePress Enter to set the start time Press Enter to set the end timeSetting a manual timer recording Code programming with the power offIf there are more than five timer programs already Enter the timer recording settingsTo exit the timer recording screen, press Home Menu Tip This area you can setEditing a timer program Extending a timer recording in progressDeleting a timer program Skipping a regular timer programTimer recording FAQ Canceling and stopping a timer recording in progressRecorder won’t let me enter a timer program! Why not? What happens when two or more timer programs overlap?See Connecting up for connection options Recording from an external componentSet up the recorder Press REC when you’re ready to start recordingSee Audio In Settings on page 69 for more on these settings Automatic recording from a satellite tunerAlso, set the camcorder to VTR mode Press Home Menu and select ‘DV Record’ from the menuUse Press EnterPlaying your recordings on other DVD players Finalizing a discCan’t get my DV camcorder to work with the recorder There’s a picture, but no soundIt takes about 30 seconds to initialize the disc Press Home Menu and select ‘Disc Setup’ Select ‘Initialize’Initializing a recordable DVD disc Playback Playback ChapterIntroduction Navigating discsUsing the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc PlaybackUsing the Disc Navigator with playback-only discs Scanning discsScan Scan 1 ScanPlay Mode menu Play ModePlayback Playing in slow motion Frame advance/frame reverseSearch Mode RepeatRepeat play Title/Chapter/Folder/Track Search For example, for trackProgram play Repeat to build up a program listDisplaying and switching subtitles Switching DVD soundtracksOther Program play functions ClearSwitching audio channels Switching camera anglesTo display/switch the audio channel, press Audio repeatedly To switch the camera angle, press AngleEditing Editing ChapterDisc Navigator screen To exit the Disc Navigator, press Home MenuEditing Command menu panel options Video mode VR mode Original Play ListCreate PlayUsing the remote key shortcuts to input a name EditingErase Title NameKey Characters Set ThumbnailErase Section Lock DivideChapter Edit Select ‘Edit’ ‘Lock’ from the command menu panel Select ‘Edit’ ‘Combine’ from the command menu panelMove CombineCan’t edit my disc Select ‘Undo’ from the command menu panelUndo Playing a slideshow PhotoViewerPhotoViewer Chapter PhotoViewer Reloading files from a discZooming the image Rotating an imageDisc Setup menu Disc Setup menu ChapterBasic settings Input Disc NameDisc Setup menu Initialize settings Finalize settings1Finalize Undo FinalizeVideo/Audio Adjust menu Video/Audio Adjust menu ChapterSetting the picture quality for TV and external inputs Choosing a presetVideo/Audio Adjust menu Setting the picture quality for disc playbackSelect the picture quality setting you want to adjust Built-in TV tunerAudio DRC ‘Max’Initial Setup menu Initial Setup menu ChapterUsing the Initial Setup menu Setting Options ExplanationInitial Setup menu Mpeg Mpeg PCMAudio Language English OtherAuto Language DVD Menu Language w/Subtitle LanguageRecording Settings Manual Recording On go to setup Optimized RecPresentation for widescreen material Pan & ScanParental Lock Set Password Change PasswordRemote Control Mode Recorder Change LevelSelecting other languages for language options Additional information about the TV system settingsAdditional information about component video output Resetting the recorder Setting up the remote to control yourUsing the TV remote control buttons Additional informationAdditional information Screen sizes and disc formats When viewing on a standard TV or monitorWhen viewing on a widescreen TV or monitor General Additional information TroubleshootingProblem Remedy Additional information Frequently asked questions Can I play a VR mode DVD-RW disc in another DVD player?What kind of discs can I use for recording? See also Cprm on Can I play a disc while recording?Additional information About DV DV-related messagesVR mode DVD Video mode DVD Resolution Level Additional information Manual recording modesAdditional information Language code list Country/Area code listLanguage Language code letter, Language code Country/Area, Country/Area code, Code letterMessage Explanation/Action Cleaning the pickup lens Handling discsCondensation Storing discsMoving the recorder Additional information Hints on installationGlossary DRM Digital Rights Management Mpeg audioMpeg video Optical digital outputRegions DVD-Video only Sampling frequencyTitle TrackAdditional information Specifications TimerTuner DVD-R/DVD-RWLINK/IEEE 1394 standard Supplied accessoriesInput/Output Connecting 12, 18 error messages 80 recording from Language audio 52, 71 code list 82 DVD menuIndex Maximum number per title/disc 32 CprmPage Pioneer Corporation VRB1377-A
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