Pioneer DVR-320-S Getting started Making your first recording, Using the built-in TV tuner

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04Getting started

Making your first recording

This quick guide shows you how to make a basic recording of a TV program to a recordable DVD.

Recording is covered in much more detail in chapter 6 (Recording).

5 Press REC to start recording.

•By default, the recording will be in SP (standard play) mode, which will give you around two hours of recording from a blank DVD disc.

• You can pause recording by pressing PAUSE. Press REC or PAUSE again to restart recording.

6When you want to stop recording, press

STOP REC.

STANDBY/ON

OPEN/CLOSE

CHANNEL

PLAY

STOP

REC STOPREC

1If they aren’t already on, switch on your TV and this recorder.

Press STANDBY/ON to switch on.

•Make sure that the video input on your TV is set to this recorder.

2 Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.

3Load a blank DVD-R or DVD-RW disc with the label side face-up, using the disc guide to align the disc.

•When you load a new, blank DVD-RW disc, the recorder will take a moment to initialize it for recording.

4Use the CHANNEL +/– buttons to select the TV channel you want to record from.

•You can also use the +/– buttons on the front panel if the recorder is stopped.

•Channel presets are numbered 1–99.

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Playing back your recording

The TV program you just recorded should be on the DVD disc as a single title with one or more chapters.

• Press PLAY to start playback.

If you want to stop playback before the end of the recording, press STOP.

Using the built-in TV tuner

Changing TV channels

There are three different ways to select TV channels. Note that you can’t change the TV channel during playback, recording or during recording standby.

CHANNEL

ENTER

•CHANNEL +/– buttons on the remote

•Number buttons on the remote – For example, to select channel 4, press 4 then ENTER; for channel 34, press 3, 4, ENTER.

•+/– buttons on the front panel

Note

•Channel presets are numbered 1–99.

•You can’t change TV channels during playback or recording, or while in recording standby.

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Contents DVR-320-S LASERPRODUCTCLASS1 POWER-CORD Caution Operating EnvironmentContents Setting up the remote to control your TV Language settings Recording settings Playback settingsResetting the recorder Additional informationBefore 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 CD-R/RW compatibility General disc compatibilityDVD-R/RW compatibility Compressed audio compatibilityPC-created disc compatibility WMA Windows Media Audio compatibilityJpeg file compatibility Original Rear panel connections Connecting upConnecting up Chapter Front panel connectionsConnecting up Easy connections VCRConnecting using the component video output Connecting up Using other types of video outputConnecting using an S-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 watch discs Connecting up Connecting to an AV amplifier or receiver This enables you to listen to multichannel surround soundPlugging Connecting up Connecting other AV sourcesConnecting a VCR or analog camcorder After checking all the connections, plug in the recorderFront panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter REM Controls and displays DisplayPlay FineREV Scan / FWD Scan Controls and displays Remote controlReturn PauseStop REC Controls and displaysPrev / Next Getting started Chapter Switching on and setting upGetting started Getting started EnterOther settings you can make Playing back your recording Using the built-in TV tunerGetting started Making your first recording Changing TV channelsNicam Basic playbackChanging audio channels Nicam a Nicam BPress OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray Load a disc Press STANDBY/ON to switch onPlaying DVD discs To stop playback, press StopPlaying CDs and WMA/MP3 discs Playing Video CD/Super VCDsStop display Using the Home MenuDisplaying disc information on- screen Play display Recording displayGetting started Playback Chapter Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a discPlayback IntroductionChanging the thumbnail picture for a title Using the Disc Navigator with recordable discsPlayback Select ‘Play’ from the menu optionsScan 1 Scan 2 Scan 3 Scan Navigating discsScanning discs Scan Scan 2 ScanSlow 1/2 Frame advance/frame reversePlaying in slow motion PressPlay Mode Playback Play Mode menuSearch Mode Repeat Repeat playRepeat to build up a program list Program playOther Program play functions Start Program Play Starts playback of a saved program listClear Displaying and switching subtitlesSwitching DVD soundtracks To display/switch the audio channel, press Audio repeatedly Playback Switching audio channelsSwitching camera angles To switch the camera angle, press AngleAbout DVD recording RecordingRecording Chapter Recording time and picture qualityRecording equipment and copyright Setting the picture quality/recording timeRecording Restrictions on video recording Load a recordable disc Setting a timer recordingRecording Basic recording from the TV Use the Audio button to select the audio channel to recordRecording Easy Timer RecordingPress Easy Timer Set the TV channel and recording qualityCurrent time Recording start time Standard timer recordingPress Timer REC to display the Timer Recording screen Press Enter to set the start timeTo exit the timer recording screen, press Home Menu Timer recording using the G-Code programming systemEnter the timer recording settings COD E Code programming with the power offExtending a timer recording in progress Programming a new end time Canceling and stopping a timer recording in progressMoving the end time by 30-minute blocks Simultaneous recording and playback Recording Timer recording FAQYou can’t enter a timer program if the clock isn’t set Recording Recording from an external component Set up the recorderPress REC when you’re ready to start recording Automatic recording from a satellite tunerPlaying your recordings on other DVD players Finalizing a discPress Home Menu and select ‘Disc Setup’ Select ‘Initialize’ Press Home Menu and select ‘Disc Setup’ Select ‘Finalize’How to change the recorder’s setting Initializing a DVD-RW discDisc Navigator screen EditingEditing Chapter Disc Navigator menu options Playlist / Original indicatorEditing Erase Editing Editing VR mode Original and Video mode contentPlay Title Name Ttl NameI 4 î ï ì í ¡ Using the remote key shortcuts to input a nameChapter Edit Chpt Edit L 5 £Select ‘Erase Sec’ from the Disc Navigator menu options Use Inserting chapter markers into a titleErase Section Erase Sec TitleErase All You can’t undo a Lock commandLock / Unlock UndoPress Enter after selecting each character Creating and editing a VR mode Play ListYou can give titles new names of up to 64 characters long Input a name on Create Original title to put into the Play ListCombine DivideMove Press Enter to add the titleThis command erases all the titles from the Play List Select ‘Undo’ from the Disc Navigator Play List menu optionsDisc History Chapter Using the Disc HistoryDisc History Playing a slideshow PhotoViewerPhotoViewer Chapter Reloading files from a discRotating the screen PhotoViewerZooming the screen Basic settings Disc Setup menuDisc Setup menu Chapter Input Disc NameFinalize settings Disc Setup menuInitialize settings FinalizeSetting the picture quality for TV and external inputs Video/Audio Adjust menuVideo/Audio Adjust menu Chapter Choosing a presetSelect the picture quality setting you want to adjust Video/Audio Adjust menuSetting the picture quality for disc playback Audio DRC Using the Initial Setup menu Initial Setup menuInitial Setup menu Chapter Clock SettingOn Screen Display Initial Setup menuInput Line System Front Panel DisplayRemote Control Set Tuner settingsPower Save Setup Navigator Auto Channel Setting Auto ScanManual CH Setting Channel SwappingInput Colour System Video In / Out settingsCode CH Setting PAL Secam Component Video OutNtsc on PAL TV PALInitial Setup menu Audio In settings Audio Out settingsDTS Out Dolby Digital Out96kHz PCM Out Mpeg OutAudio Language Initial Setup menu Language settingsOSD Language Subtitle LanguageSubtitle Display Recording settingsDVD Menu Language Selecting ‘Other’ languagesPlayback settings Seamless Playback Parental Lock Set PasswordStill Picture Parental LockParental Lock Country Code Parental Lock Change PasswordParental Lock Change Level Angle Indicator Press Enter to set the new Country codeUsing the TV remote control buttons Resetting the recorderSetting up the remote to control your Additional informationAdditional information Screen sizes and disc formats Additional information Troubleshooting GeneralAdditional information Frequently asked questions What kind of discs can I use for recording?Language Language code letter, Language code Additional information Language code listCountry code list Country, Country code, Country code letterOperation stopped due to power failure This content is copy protectedAudio will conform to the Bilingual Recording setting Repairing discDamaged discs Cleaning the pickup lensHandling discs Storing discsManual recording modes Hints on installationAdditional information Condensation Moving the recorderAdditional information Glossary Progressive scan video PCM Pulse Code ModulationPBC PlayBack Control Video CD/Super VCD only PureCinemaTuner Additional information SpecificationsTimer Input/OutputSupplied accessories Pioneer Corporation VRB1336-A