Connecting up Connecting an external decoder box | Pioneer DVR-3100

Connecting up

Connecting an external decoder box (1)

If you have an external, dedicated decoder box for your satellite or cable TV system, use the setup described on this page.

Important

•Do not connect your decoder box directly to this recorder.

•Information from the decoder (for example, relating to pay TV services), is only viewable when this recorder is off (in standby).

•For timer recording to work properly on this recorder, the VCR/satellite receiver/cable box must also be switched on during recording.

•It is not possible to watch one TV program and record another using this setup.

SCART AV
CONNECTOR
4	TV

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		AV 2/INPUT 1				AV 1(RGB)-TV
IN
INPUT 1/				OUTPUT		DIGITAL	CONTROL	AC IN
AUTO REC				OUTPUT		OUT
R	L		R	L
OUT
AUDIO	VIDEO	S-VIDEO	AUDIO	VIDEO	S-VIDEO	OPTICAL	IN
VHF/UHF

	3
	2
SCART AV	SCART AV
CONNECTOR	CONNECTOR
Decoder	VCR/Satellite receiver	ANTENNA
	/Cable box	ANTENNA
	/Cable box	IN
		IN

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Antenna/cable TV wall outlet

1Connect the cable from the antenna/cable TV outlet to the antenna input on your VCR/satellite receiver/cable box.

2Use a SCART cable (not supplied) to connect your decoder to your VCR/satellite receiver/cable box. See the manual for your decoder box for more detailed instructions.

3Use a SCART cable to connect your VCR/satellite receiver/cable box to the AV2/(INPUT 1/DECODER) AV connector on this recorder.

4Use a SCART cable to connect the AV1(RGB)-TV AV connector to your TV.

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Pioneer DVR-3100 operating instructions Connecting up Connecting an external decoder box

Contents

DVR-3100 Page Operating Environment H045 En Contents Additional information Initial Setup menu Before 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 DVD-R/RW compatibility General disc compatibilityCD-R/RW compatibility WMA Windows Media Audio compatibility Jpeg file compatibility Frequently asked questions Original Connecting up Chapter Connecting upRear panel connections Front panel connections Connecting 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 output Connect 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 amplifier Plugging Connecting up Connecting other AV sources Front panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter REC Controls and displays DisplayREM Fine REV 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 started Select the TV screen type, ‘Standard 43’ or ‘Wide 169’ Use the cursor left/right buttons to set your time zoneConnected, or Not Connected, then press Enter Digital, Dolby Digital, DTS or PCM only, then press That completes basic setup using the Setup Navigator Other settings you can makeChannel presets are numbered Making your first recording Playing back your recording Using the built-in TV tunerChanging TV channels Changing audio channels Basic playback Switching between TV and DVD Playing CDs and WMA/MP3 discs Playing DVD discs Playing Video CD/Super VCDs Using the Home Menu Play display Getting started Displaying disc information on- screenStop display Recording display Recording modeCopy protected material Remaining recording time available Playback Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a discPlayback Chapter Introduction Playback Using the Disc Navigator with recordable discsChanging the thumbnail picture for a title Select ‘Play’ from the menu options Use Playback Navigating discs Using the front panel controlsScanning discs Optionally Press Enter Scan Playing in slow motionScan 2 Scan 3 Scan During playback, press Pause Frame advance/frame reverse Play Mode Playback Play Mode menuSearch Mode At the point you want the loop to start, press RepeatRepeat play Other Program play functions Program playRepeat to build up a program list Start Program Play Starts playback of a saved program list Clear Displaying and switching subtitlesSwitching DVD soundtracks Switching camera angles Playback Switching the audio channelTo display/switch the audio channel, press Audio repeatedly To switch the camera angle, press Angle Recording Chapter RecordingAbout DVD recording Recording time and picture quality Press REC Mode repeatedly to select a recording setting Setting the picture quality/recording timeRecording Recording equipment and copyright Load a recordable disc Recording Basic recording from the TVUse the Audio button to select the audio channel to record To stop the recording, press Stop REC Direct recording from TV Setting a timer recording Press Easy Timer Easy timer recordingSet the TV channel and recording quality Press Enter to set the start time Press Timer REC to display the Timer Recording screen Standard timer recordingEnter the timer recording settings To exit the timer recording screen, press Home Menu Press Showview to display the ShowView program screen Timer recording using the ShowView programming systemShowView programming with the power off Stopping or extending a timer recording in progress Timer recording FAQPress Showview Press and hold REC for 3 seconds Set up the recorder See Connecting up for connection optionsRecording Simultaneous recording and playback Recording from an external component See Audio In settings on page 81 for more on these settings Press REC when you’re ready to start recordingAutomatic recording from a satellite tuner Recording from a DV camcorder Press Home Menu and select ‘DV Record’ from the menu Also, set the camcorder to VTR mode Recording Recording from the DV output For Video mode discs only, select a title menu stylePlaying your recordings on other DVD players Finalizing a disc It 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 Play Editing Editing VR mode Original and Video mode contentErase Title Name Ttl Name Chapter Edit Chpt Edit Using the remote key shortcuts to input a name Lock / Unlock Inserting chapter markers into a title Erase All Creating and editing a VR mode Play ListUndo Select ‘Undo’ from the Disc Navigator menu options List menu options You can give titles new names of up to 64 characters longSelect ‘Ttl Name’ from the Disc Navigator Play Create New title appears in the updated Play ListMove Press Enter to add the title Combine Divide Disc History Chapter Using the Disc HistoryDisc History PhotoViewer Chapter PhotoViewerPlaying a slideshow Reloading files from a disc Rotating the screen PhotoViewerZooming the screen Disc Setup menu Chapter Disc Setup menuBasic settings Input Disc Name Finalize settings Disc Setup menu Initialize settingsFinalize Undo Finalize Video/Audio Adjust menu Chapter Video/Audio Adjust menuSetting the picture quality for TV and external inputs Choosing a preset Setting the picture quality for disc playback Video/Audio Adjust menu Change the setting Black Setup setting applies only when playing Ntsc discsAudio DRC Virtual Surround Initial Setup menu Chapter Initial Setup menuUsing the Initial Setup menu Clock Setting Power Save Initial Setup menuInput Line System On Screen Display Remote Control Set Tuner settingsSetup Navigator Auto Channel Setting Auto Scan Manual CH Setting Auto Channel Setting Download from TV Channel Swapping ShowView CH Setting Input Colour System Initial Setup menu Video In / Out settingsAV1 Out AV2/L1 Ntsc on PAL TV Audio In settingsNicam Select Tuner Level Bilingual Recording Input Level L1 / L2 / L3 Audio Out settingsDV Input Digital Out DTS Out Language settings96kHz PCM Out Mpeg Out Audio Language Default setting w/Subtitle LanguageSubtitle Language Auto Language Subtitle Display Recording settingsSelecting ‘Other’ languages Manual Recording Playback settings Frame Search Still PictureSeamless Playback Parental Lock Parental Lock Change Level Parental Lock Set PasswordParental Lock Change Password Parental Lock Country Code Angle Indicator Setting up the remote to control your Resetting the recorderUsing the TV remote control buttons Additional information Additional information Screen sizes and disc formats General Additional information Troubleshooting Additional information What kind of discs can I use for recording? Additional information Frequently asked questions DV-related messages Additional information About DV Additional information Manual recording modes Country code list Additional information Language code listLanguage Language code letter, Language code Country, Country code, Country code letter Audio will conform to the Bilingual Recording setting This content is copy protectedRepairing disc Incompatible region number Hints on installation Cleaning the pickup lensAdditional information Handling discs Storing discs Glossary Moving the recorder Mpeg video Mpeg audioOptical digital output PCM Pulse Code Modulation Timer Additional information SpecificationsTuner Input/Output PIN no Supplied accessoriesAV Connectors 21-pin connector assignment 104 105 Index Index Zooming a Jpeg picture WMA audio 7, 9, 31 VRB1316-A Pioneer Corporation