Pioneer DVR-330-S manual Frequently asked questions, What kind of discs can I use for recording?

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The picture freezes and the front panel and remote control buttons stop working

Press STOP then try restarting playback.

Press the front panel STANDBY/ON button to switch the power off, then switch back on and restart playback. If the power fails to switch off, press and hold

STANDBY/ON for 10 seconds until the power switches off.

If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity, disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions.

Frequently asked questions

In this section you can find answers to frequently asked questions on how to use your DVD recorder and what it can do..

What kind of discs can I use for recording?

You can use DVD-R and DVD-RW discs for recording. DVD-RAM, CD-R and CD-RW discs are not recordable using this recorder.

See Disc / content format playback compatibility on page 9 for more details.

Can I watch recordings made using this recorder on other DVD players?

Yes. Use a DVD-R disc for you recordings (these are always recorded in Video mode). After recording, finalize the disc to make it playable on other DVD players (note that you cannot make further recordings on the disc after finalizing it).

If you want to use a DVD-RW disc, make sure that it’s initialized for recording in Video mode. As with a DVD-R, finalize the disc after recording to make it playable in other players.

See also Playing your recordings on other DVD players on page 44.

Can I edit recordings, or erase parts of recordings from a disc?

Yes. Recording to a VR mode DVD-RW disc gives you the most flexibility when editing. By default, when you load a new DVD-RW disc into the recorder it is initialized for recording in VR mode.

See also Editing on page 54.

Can I play a VR mode DVD-RW disc in another DVD player?

Look for the ‘RW Compatible’ mark on the other DVD player to see if it will play VR mode DVD-RW discs. If the player does not recognize the disc when you load it, try finalizing it in the recorder, then try again.

See also Playing your recordings on other DVD players on page 44.

Can I record a copy-once protected program from a subscription satellite or cable channel?

Yes, but you’ll need to use a CPRM-compatible DVD- RW disc initialized for VR mode recording. (Look on the disc package to see if it is CPRM compatible.)

See also CPRM on page 33.

Can I play a disc while recording?

Yes. For simultaneous recording and playback, use a 2x speed compatible DVD-RW initialized for VR mode recording (the disc should be a DVD-RW Ver. 1.1 (CPRM-compatible), or Ver. 1.2.

See also Simultaneous recording and playback on page 40.

I changed the batteries in the remote control and now it doesn’t work!

Most likely the remote control ID does not match the recorder. After changing the batteries, the remote ID is reset to 1; if the recorder is set to something else, the remote will not work with it.

See Remote Control Mode on page 73 for how to set the ID of the recorder and the remote.

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Contents DVR-330-S Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Ventilation Caution Operating EnvironmentContents Index Resetting the recorderSetting up the remote to control your TV Additional informationBefore you start FeaturesBefore you start Chapter Safe, non-destructive editing Play Video mode recordings on a regular DVD PlayerBefore you start Record from a DV camcorderUsing 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 Easy connections Connecting 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 and record TV channelsThis enables you to watch the output from this recorder This enables you to record scrambled TV channelsThis enables you to watch discs This enables you to listen to multichannel surround sound.1 Connecting up Connecting to an AV amplifier or receiverPlugging Connecting up Connecting other AV sourcesAfter checking all the connections, plug in the recorder Controls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysFront panel Return Controls and displays Remote controlControls and displays EP / SEP Controls and displays DisplayNtsc LP / SLPGetting started Switching on and setting upGetting started Chapter Getting started Auto-tuning channelsAuto clock setting Manual clock settingIs your TV compatible with progressive scan video? Other settings you can makeMaking your first recording Select the TV screen type, ‘Wide 169’ or ‘Standard 43’Changing audio channels Using the built-in TV tunerPlaying back your recording Changing TV channelsNicam a Nicam B Basic playbackPlaying CDs and WMA/MP3 discs Playing DVD discsHome menu options Using the Home MenuPlaying Video CD/Super VCDs Home MenuStop display Getting started Displaying disc information on- screenPlay display Remaining recording time available Copy protected material ! / PureCinema indicator #Recording mode Recording displayRecording time and picture quality RecordingRecording Chapter About DVD recordingRestrictions on video recording Setting the picture quality/recording timePress REC Mode repeatedly to select a recording setting Recording Recorded audioRecording Basic recording from the TV Setting a timer recordingRecording Easy Timer RecordingPress Enter to set the end time Timer recording using the G-Code programming systemCurrent time Recording start time Press Enter to set the start timeCode programming with the power off Setting a manual timer recordingThis area you can set If there are more than five timer programs alreadyEnter the timer recording settings To exit the timer recording screen, press Home Menu TipSkipping a regular timer program Editing a timer programExtending a timer recording in progress Deleting a timer programWhat happens when two or more timer programs overlap? Timer recording FAQCanceling and stopping a timer recording in progress Recorder won’t let me enter a timer program! Why not?Recording from an external component 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 69 for more on these settingsPress Enter Also, set the camcorder to VTR modePress Home Menu and select ‘DV Record’ from the menu UseThere’s a picture, but no sound Playing your recordings on other DVD playersFinalizing a disc Can’t get my DV camcorder to work with the recorderInitializing a recordable DVD disc Press Home Menu and select ‘Disc Setup’ Select ‘Initialize’It takes about 30 seconds to initialize the disc Navigating discs PlaybackPlayback Chapter IntroductionPlayback Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a discScan 1 Scan Using the Disc Navigator with playback-only discsScanning discs ScanFrame advance/frame reverse Play Mode menuPlay Mode Playback Playing in slow motionTitle/Chapter/Folder/Track Search For example, for track Search ModeRepeat Repeat playRepeat to build up a program list Program playClear Displaying and switching subtitlesSwitching DVD soundtracks Other Program play functionsTo switch the camera angle, press Angle Switching audio channelsSwitching camera angles To display/switch the audio channel, press Audio repeatedlyTo exit the Disc Navigator, press Home Menu EditingEditing Chapter Disc Navigator screenPlay Editing Command menu panel optionsVideo mode VR mode Original Play List CreateTitle Name Using the remote key shortcuts to input a nameEditing EraseErase Section Set ThumbnailKey Characters Chapter Edit DivideLock Combine Select ‘Edit’ ‘Lock’ from the command menu panelSelect ‘Edit’ ‘Combine’ from the command menu panel MoveUndo Select ‘Undo’ from the command menu panelCan’t edit my disc PhotoViewer Chapter PhotoViewerPlaying a slideshow Rotating an image PhotoViewerReloading files from a disc Zooming the imageInput Disc Name Disc Setup menuDisc Setup menu Chapter Basic settingsUndo Finalize Disc Setup menu Initialize settingsFinalize settings1 FinalizeChoosing a preset Video/Audio Adjust menuVideo/Audio Adjust menu Chapter Setting the picture quality for TV and external inputsBuilt-in TV tuner Video/Audio Adjust menuSetting the picture quality for disc playback Select the picture quality setting you want to adjust‘Max’ Audio DRCSetting Options Explanation Initial Setup menuInitial Setup menu Chapter Using the Initial Setup menuInitial Setup menu Mpeg PCM MpegDVD Menu Language w/Subtitle Language Audio Language EnglishOther Auto LanguagePan & Scan Recording Settings Manual Recording On go to setupOptimized Rec Presentation for widescreen materialChange Level Parental Lock Set PasswordChange Password Remote Control Mode RecorderAdditional information about component video output Additional information about the TV system settingsSelecting other languages for language options 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 See also Cprm on Can I play a disc while recording? Frequently asked questionsCan I play a VR mode DVD-RW disc in another DVD player? What kind of discs can I use for recording?DV-related messages Additional information About DVAdditional information Manual recording modes VR mode DVD Video mode DVD Resolution LevelCountry/Area, Country/Area code, Code letter Additional information Language code listCountry/Area code list Language Language code letter, Language codeMessage Explanation/Action Storing discs Cleaning the pickup lensHandling discs CondensationGlossary Additional information Hints on installationMoving the recorder Optical digital output DRM Digital Rights ManagementMpeg audio Mpeg videoTrack Regions DVD-Video onlySampling frequency TitleDVD-R/DVD-RW Additional information SpecificationsTimer TunerInput/Output Supplied accessoriesLINK/IEEE 1394 standard Maximum number per title/disc 32 Cprm Connecting 12, 18 error messages 80 recording fromLanguage audio 52, 71 code list 82 DVD menu IndexPage VRB1377-A Pioneer Corporation
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