Pioneer DVR-320-S operating instructions Additional information

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Problem

Remedy

The picture is distorted

• Change the Input Line System setting (page 74). (You can also change it by

 

pressing the + button and DISC NAVIGATOR on the front panel simultaneously

 

with the recorder stopped.)

 

 

Screen is stretched vertically or hori-

• Make sure that the TV Screen Size setting (page 83) is correct for the kind of TV

zontally

you have (see also page 88).

 

• If you have a widescreen TV, check its aspect ratio settings.

 

• This recorder’s input switches into wide mode automatically according to the

 

input signal. When the unit connected is not compatible with VIDEO ID-1

 

(widescreen signalling), set the connected component to output 4:3 aspect ratio

 

(standard) video.

 

 

Can’t play a disc recorded using this

• If the disc was recorded in Video mode, make sure that it’s finalized (page 52).

recorder on another player

•Some players will not play recordable DVD discs, even when recorded in Video

 

mode and finalized.

 

• If the disc was recorded in VR mode, the other player must be specifically RW

 

compatible in order to play it (page 9).

 

• Discs recorded with copy-once material cannot be played on non-CPRM

 

compatible players (page 43).

 

 

During playback the picture is dark

• When a copy-protected disc is played via a VCR, the picture will not display

or distorted

correctly. Connect the recorder directly to your TV.

 

 

Can’t control your TV using this

• If there is more than one code listed for your make of TV, try each one in turn

remote control

(page 87).

 

• It is possible that none of the codes listed will work with your particular model of

 

TV, even if the maker appears in the remote control code list.

 

 

Can’t record or does not record suc-

• Check that there is some remaining blank space on the DVD.

cessfully

• For a Video mode disc, check that the disc isn’t already finalized.

 

• A DVD disc may contain up to 99 (Original) titles and 999 chapters. Check that

 

these limits have not been reached.

 

• Check that the source you are trying to record is not copy protected.

 

• For a VR formatted disc, check that the disc isn’t locked (page 68).

 

• Check that you are recording with the same TV system (PAL, NTSC, etc.) as the

 

disc has already been recorded in. All recordings on a disc must be in the same TV

 

system (page 74).

 

• The power may have failed during recording.

 

 

Timer program doesn’t record suc-

• When setting the recording channel, make sure you set the recorder’s built-in TV

cessfully

tuner, not the TV’s built-in tuner.

 

• When recording to a Video mode disc, programs that are copy-once protected

 

cannot be recorded. Use a VR mode formatted disc for copy-once material

 

(page 43).

 

• Two timer programs may have overlapped, in which case only the earlier one will

 

record completely.

 

• The power may have failed during recording.

 

• Check that the recorder’s TV system (PAL, NTSC, etc.) settings are the same as

 

the channel set for recording.

After briefly unplugging or after a power failure the front panel dis- play shows ‘--:--’

•A backup battery inside the recorder keeps the clock and other settings from being reset when there is no power to the recorder. This battery should last approximately five years from factory shipping.

Reset the clock and other recorder settings to use the recorder again. To have the battery replaced, contact your dealer or a Pioneer Service Center.

Front panel display shows ‘LOCK’ • The Child Lock is on; turn off in order to use the recorder (page 49). when a button is pressed

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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 informationFeatures 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 CD-R/RW compatibility General disc compatibilityDVD-R/RW compatibility Compressed audio compatibilityWMA Windows Media Audio compatibility Jpeg file compatibilityPC-created disc compatibility Original Rear panel connections Connecting upConnecting up Chapter Front panel connectionsConnecting up Easy connections VCRConnecting up Using other types of video output Connecting using an S-video outputConnecting using the component video output This enables you to watch and record TV channels This enables you to watch the output from this recorderConnect RF antenna cables as shown 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 recorderControls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel REM Controls and displays DisplayPlay FineREV Scan / FWD Scan Controls and displays Remote controlReturn PauseControls and displays Prev / NextStop REC Switching on and setting up Getting startedGetting started Chapter 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 VCDsUsing the Home Menu Displaying disc information on- screenStop display 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 PressPlayback Play Mode menu Search ModePlay Mode Repeat Repeat playRepeat to build up a program list Program playOther Program play functions Start Program Play Starts playback of a saved program listDisplaying and switching subtitles Switching DVD soundtracksClear 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 qualitySetting the picture quality/recording time Recording Restrictions on video recordingRecording equipment and copyright 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 timeTimer recording using the G-Code programming system Enter the timer recording settingsTo exit the timer recording screen, press Home Menu Code programming with the power off Extending a timer recording in progressCOD E Canceling and stopping a timer recording in progress Moving the end time by 30-minute blocksProgramming a new end time Recording Timer recording FAQ You can’t enter a timer program if the clock isn’t setSimultaneous recording and playback 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 discEditing Editing ChapterDisc Navigator screen Playlist / Original indicator EditingDisc Navigator menu options 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 UndoCreating and editing a VR mode Play List You can give titles new names of up to 64 characters longPress Enter after selecting each character 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 optionsUsing the Disc History Disc HistoryDisc History Chapter Playing a slideshow PhotoViewerPhotoViewer Chapter Reloading files from a discPhotoViewer Zooming the screenRotating 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 presetVideo/Audio Adjust menu Setting the picture quality for disc playbackSelect the picture quality setting you want to adjust 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 SwappingVideo In / Out settings Code CH SettingInput Colour System 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 Change Password Parental Lock Change LevelParental Lock Country Code 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
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