06Recording

Recording from an external component

VR mode Video mode

You can record from an external component, such as a camcorder or VCR, connected to one of the recorder’s external inputs.

INPUT

SELECT

CLEAR

ENTER

REC

REC MODE

1Make sure that the component you want to record from is connected properly to the DVD recorder.

See Chapter 2 (Connecting up) for connection options.

2Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select one of the external inputs to record from.

There are three analog inputs and a DV digital input. The current input is shown on-screen and in the front panel display:

L1 – Input 1/Auto Start Rec

L2 – Input 2 (front panel)

L3 – Input 3

DV – DV input/output (front panel)

Check that the Audio In settings for External Audio, Dual Mono Recording and DV Input are as you want them (see Audio In settings on page 74).

If the aspect ratio is distorted (squashed or stretched), adjust on the source component or your TV before recording.

3Set up the recorder.

Use REC MODE to set the recording quality. See Setting the picture quality/recording time on page 43 for detailed information.

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4 Press REC when you’re ready to start recording.

The recorder will only start recording from the DV IN/ OUT jack if there is a valid signal. Recording will also pause if the signal is interrupted during recording.

Note

If your source is copy-protected using CopyGuard, you will not be able to record it. See Restrictions on video recording on page 42 for more details.

Automatic recording from a satellite tuner

VR mode Video mode

If you have a satellite tuner or some other kind of set top box connected to the L1 input, you can have the recorder start and stop recording automatically with the timer settings of the connected component. (If the other component doesn’t have a built-in timer, you’ll need to use it with an external timer unit.)

After setting up for Auto Start Recording, this recorder starts recording when it detects a signal from the other component. When the signal ceases, the recorder stops recording.

Important

It takes a little while for this recorder to switch on and start recording after detecting a signal. Please bear this in mind when setting the timer.

1Set the timer for the satellite receiver (or other component), then switch it into standby (if necessary).

Check the manual that came with the receiver if you’re not sure how to do this.

2Load a recordable disc into this recorder.

3Check that the ‘Audio In’ settings for ‘External Audio’ and ‘Dual Mono Recording’ are as you want them.

See Audio In settings on page 74 for more on these settings.

4Set up the recorder.

Use REC MODE to set the recording quality. See Setting the picture quality/recording time on page 43 for detailed information.

5Press and hold the FUNCTION button on the front panel for 3 seconds.

The recorder goes into standby and the AUTO indicator in the front panel display lights.

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Pioneer DVR-310 Recording Recording from an external component, Automatic recording from a satellite tuner

DVR-310 specifications

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