Pioneer DVR-3100 Additional information Handling discs, Storing discs, Cleaning the pickup lens

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Additional information

Handling discs

When holding discs of any type, take care not to leave fingerprints, dirt or scratches on the disc surface. Hold the disc by its edge or by the center hole and edge.

Damaged or dirty discs can affect playback and recording performance. Take care also not to scratch the label side of the disc. Although not as fragile as the recorded side, scratches can still result in a disc becoming unusable.

Should a disc become marked with fingerprints, dust, etc., clean using a soft, dry cloth, wiping the disc lightly from the center to the outside edge as shown in the diagram below.

If necessary, use a cloth soaked in alcohol, or a commercially available cd/DVD cleaning kit to clean a disc more thoroughly. Never use benzine, thinner or other cleaning agents, including products designed for cleaning vinyl records.

Storing discs

Although CDs and DVD discs are more durable than vinyl records, you should still take care to handle and store discs correctly. When you're not using a disc, return it to its case and store upright. Avoid leaving discs in excessively cold, humid, or hot environments (including under direct sunlight).

Don't glue paper or put stickers onto the disc, or use a pencil, ball-point pen or other sharp-tipped writing instrument. These could all damage the disc.

This unit is designed for use with conventional, fully circular discs only. Use of shaped discs is not recommended for this product. Pioneer disclaims all liability arising in connection with the use of shaped discs.

Cleaning the pickup lens

The DVD player’s lens should not become dirty in normal use, but if for some reason it should malfunction due to dust or dirt, consult your nearest Pioneer-authorized service center. Although lens cleaners for CD players are commercially available, we do not recommend using them since some may damage the lens.

Condensation

Condensation may form inside the player if it is brought into a warm room from outside, or if the temperature of the room rises quickly. Although the condensation won’t damage the player, it may temporarily impair its performance. For this reason you should leave it to adjust to the warmer temperature for about an hour before switching on and using.

Hints on installation

We want you to enjoy using this unit for years to come, so please bear in mind the following points when choosing a suitable location for it:

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For more detailed care information see the instructions

Do...

Use in a well-ventilated room.

that come with discs.

Place on a solid, flat, level surface, such as a table,

Do not load more than one disc into the player.

shelf or stereo rack.

Damaged discs

Discs spin at high speed inside the player. If you can see that a disc is cracked, chipped, warped, or otherwise damaged, don't risk using it in your player—you could end up damaging the unit.

Don’t...

Use in a place exposed to high temperatures or humidity, including near radiators and other heat- generating appliances.

Place on a window sill or other place where the player will be exposed to direct sunlight.

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Contents DVR-3100 Page Operating Environment H045 En Contents Additional information Initial Setup menuFeatures Before you startBefore you start Chapter Before you start Putting the batteries in the remote control Using the remote controlBefore you start What’s in the box 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 outputThis enables you to watch and record TV channels This enables you to watch discsConnect RF antenna cables as shown 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 sourcesControls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel Fine Controls and displays DisplayREC REMControls and displays Remote control ReturnREV Scan / FWD Scan Controls and displays CM SkipPrev / Next Switching on and setting up Getting startedGetting started Chapter 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 MenuGetting started Displaying disc information on- screen Stop displayPlay 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 discsPlaying in slow motion Scan 2 Scan 3 ScanScan During playback, press Pause Frame advance/frame reversePlayback Play Mode menu Search ModePlay Mode Repeat Repeat playAt the point you want the loop to start, press Start Program Play Starts playback of a saved program list Program playOther Program play functions Repeat to build up a program listDisplaying and switching subtitles Switching DVD soundtracksClear 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 settingsTimer recording using the ShowView programming system ShowView programming with the power offPress Showview to display the ShowView program screen 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 playersPress Home Menu and select ‘Disc Setup’ Select ‘Initialize’ Recording Initializing a DVD-RW discIt takes about 40 seconds to initialize the disc Editing Editing ChapterDisc Navigator screen Playlist / Original indicator EditingDisc Navigator menu options 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 UndoYou can give titles new names of up to 64 characters long Select ‘Ttl Name’ from the Disc Navigator PlayList menu options Press Enter to add the title New title appears in the updated Play ListCreate MoveCombine DivideUsing the Disc History Disc HistoryDisc History Chapter Reloading files from a disc PhotoViewerPhotoViewer Chapter Playing a slideshowPhotoViewer Zooming the screenRotating 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 Set Password Parental Lock Change PasswordParental Lock Change Level 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 TunerSupplied accessories AV Connectors 21-pin connector assignmentPIN no 104 105 Index IndexZooming a Jpeg picture WMA audio 7, 9, 31VRB1316-A Pioneer Corporation