Pioneer DVR-3100 operating instructions Playback Chapter, Introduction

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Chapter 5

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Introduction

Most of the features described in this chapter make use of on-screen displays. Navigate these using the

(cursor buttons) and ENTER. To go back one level from any screen, use the RETURN button. Remember also that the button guide at the bottom of every screen shows which buttons do what.

Many of the functions covered in this chapter apply to DVD discs, Video CDs, Super VCDs, WMA/MP3 discs and CDs, although the exact operation of some varies slightly with the kind of disc loaded. The following icons are provided to help you quickly identify which instructions you need for which kind of disc.

DVD Any kind of DVD, DVD-R or DVD-RW

DVD-VideoCommercially produced DVD or finalized Video mode DVD-R/RW

Video mode Video mode DVD-R/RW (unfinalized)

VR mode VR mode DVD-RW

CD Audio CD

Video CD Video CD

Super VCD Super VCD

WMA/MP3 WMA or MP3 files

MP3 MP3 files

•Some DVD-Video discs don’t allow certain playback controls to operate at certain points in the disc. This is not a malfunction.

•When playing Video CDs, some functions, such as making a program list, are not available in PBC

mode. Stop the disc first, then start playback by

pressing .

•For discs that contain JPEG picture files, see The PhotoViewer on page 68.

Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc.

DVD-Video

CD

Video CD

Super VCD WMA/MP3

Use the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc and start playback. You can use the Disc Navigator when a disc is playing or stopped.

DISC NAVIGATOR

ENTER

HOME

MENU

1Press HOME MENU and select ‘Disc Navigator’ from the on-screen display.

Alternatively, for a CD, Video CD, Super VCD or WMA/ MP3 disc, you can press DISC NAVIGATOR (front panel or remote), which takes you straight to the Disc Navigator screen.

Timer Recording	Disc Setup
Disc History	Initial Setup
PhotoViewer	Video/Audio Adjust
Disc Navigator	Play Mode
DV Record

2 Select what you want to play.

Use the(cursor buttons) to highlight items and ENTER to select.

Depending on the type of disc you have loaded, the Disc Navigator looks slightly different.

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Contents DVR-3100 Page Operating Environment H045 En Contents Additional information Initial Setup menuBefore you start Chapter FeaturesBefore you start Before you start Before you start What’s in the box Putting the batteries in the remote controlUsing the remote control WMA Windows Media Audio compatibility General disc compatibilityDVD-R/RW compatibility CD-R/RW compatibilityJpeg file compatibility Frequently asked questionsOriginal 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 Connecting up Connecting an external decoder box Scart AV Connector This enables you to listen to multichannel surround sound Connecting up Connecting to an AV amplifierPlugging Connecting up Connecting other AV sourcesFront panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Fine Controls and displays DisplayREC REMREV Scan / FWD Scan Controls and displays Remote controlReturn Prev / Next Controls and displaysCM Skip Getting started Chapter Switching on and setting upGetting started Enter Getting startedDigital, Dolby Digital, DTS or PCM only, then press Use the cursor left/right buttons to set your time zoneSelect the TV screen type, ‘Standard 43’ or ‘Wide 169’ Connected, or Not Connected, then press EnterMaking your first recording Other settings you can makeThat completes basic setup using the Setup Navigator Channel presets are numberedChanging audio channels Using the built-in TV tunerPlaying back your recording Changing TV channelsBasic playback Switching between TV and DVDPlaying CDs and WMA/MP3 discs Playing DVD discsPlaying Video CD/Super VCDs Using the Home MenuPlay display Getting started Displaying disc information on- screenStop display Remaining recording time available Recording modeRecording display Copy protected materialIntroduction Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a discPlayback Playback ChapterSelect ‘Play’ from the menu options Use Using the Disc Navigator with recordable discsPlayback Changing the thumbnail picture for a titleOptionally Press Enter Using the front panel controlsPlayback Navigating discs Scanning discsScan Playing in slow motionScan 2 Scan 3 Scan During playback, press Pause Frame advance/frame reversePlay Mode Playback Play Mode menuSearch Mode At the point you want the loop to start, press RepeatRepeat play Start Program Play Starts playback of a saved program list Program playOther Program play functions Repeat to build up a program listClear Displaying and switching subtitlesSwitching DVD soundtracks To switch the camera angle, press Angle Playback Switching the audio channelSwitching 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 RecordingTo stop the recording, press Stop REC Recording Basic recording from the TVLoad a recordable disc Use the Audio button to select the audio channel to recordDirect recording from TV Setting a timer recordingPress Enter to set the start time Easy timer recordingPress Easy Timer Set the TV channel and recording qualityTo exit the timer recording screen, press Home Menu Standard timer recordingPress Timer REC to display the Timer Recording screen Enter the timer recording settingsPress Showview to display the ShowView program screen Timer recording using the ShowView programming systemShowView programming with the power off Press and hold REC for 3 seconds Timer recording FAQStopping or extending a timer recording in progress Press ShowviewRecording from an external component See Connecting up for connection optionsSet up the recorder Recording Simultaneous recording and playbackRecording from a DV camcorder Press REC when you’re ready to start recordingSee Audio In settings on page 81 for more on these settings Automatic recording from a satellite tunerPress Home Menu and select ‘DV Record’ from the menu Also, set the camcorder to VTR modeFinalizing a disc For Video mode discs only, select a title menu styleRecording Recording from the DV output Playing your recordings on other DVD playersIt takes about 40 seconds to initialize the disc Press Home Menu and select ‘Disc Setup’ Select ‘Initialize’Recording Initializing a DVD-RW disc Disc Navigator screen EditingEditing Chapter Disc Navigator menu options Playlist / Original indicatorEditing Title Name Ttl Name Editing Editing VR mode Original and Video mode contentPlay EraseChapter Edit Chpt Edit Using the remote key shortcuts to input a nameLock / Unlock Inserting chapter markers into a titleSelect ‘Undo’ from the Disc Navigator menu options Creating and editing a VR mode Play ListErase All UndoList menu options You can give titles new names of up to 64 characters longSelect ‘Ttl Name’ from the Disc Navigator Play Press Enter to add the title New title appears in the updated Play ListCreate MoveCombine DivideDisc History Chapter Using the Disc HistoryDisc History Reloading files from a disc PhotoViewerPhotoViewer Chapter Playing a slideshowRotating the screen PhotoViewerZooming the screen Input Disc Name Disc Setup menuDisc Setup menu Chapter Basic settingsUndo Finalize Disc Setup menu Initialize settingsFinalize settings FinalizeChoosing 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 menuVirtual Surround Black Setup setting applies only when playing Ntsc discsChange the setting Audio DRCClock 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 TVChannel Swapping ShowView CH SettingAV2/L1 Initial Setup menu Video In / Out settingsInput Colour System AV1 OutTuner Level Audio In settingsNtsc on PAL TV Nicam SelectDigital Out Audio Out settingsBilingual Recording Input Level L1 / L2 / L3 DV InputMpeg Out Language settingsDTS Out 96kHz PCM OutAuto Language Default setting w/Subtitle LanguageAudio Language Subtitle LanguageManual Recording Recording settingsSubtitle Display Selecting ‘Other’ languagesPlayback settings Parental Lock Still PictureFrame Search Seamless PlaybackParental Lock Change Level Parental Lock Set PasswordParental Lock Change Password Parental Lock Country Code Angle IndicatorAdditional information Resetting the recorderSetting up the remote to control your Using the TV remote control buttonsAdditional information Screen sizes and disc formats General Additional information TroubleshootingAdditional information What kind of discs can I use for recording? Additional information Frequently asked questionsDV-related messages Additional information About DVAdditional information Manual recording modes Country, Country code, Country code letter Additional information Language code listCountry code list Language Language code letter, Language codeIncompatible region number This content is copy protectedAudio will conform to the Bilingual Recording setting Repairing discStoring discs Cleaning the pickup lensHints on installation Additional information Handling discsGlossary Moving the recorderPCM Pulse Code Modulation Mpeg audioMpeg video Optical digital outputInput/Output Additional information SpecificationsTimer TunerPIN no Supplied accessoriesAV Connectors 21-pin connector assignment 104 105 Index IndexZooming a Jpeg picture WMA audio 7, 9, 31VRB1316-A Pioneer Corporation