Pioneer DVR-220, DVR-225, DVR-320 Operating Instructions Manual

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DVD Recorder

DVR-220

DVR-320

Register Your Product on www.pioneerelectronics.com

Operating Instructions

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The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

"dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR

BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE – THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR.

PLEASE WRITE THIS SERIAL NUMBER ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND

KEEP IN A SECURE AREA. THIS IS FOR YOUR SECURITY.

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Information to User

Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user’s right to operate the equipment.

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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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CAUTION : USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE

SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

CAUTION : THE USE OF OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH THIS PRODUCT WILL INCREASE EYE HAZARD.

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WARNING – TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.

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This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and use instructions should be followed.

CLEANING — The product should be cleaned only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet.

ATTACHMENTS — Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use this product near water — for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

ACCESSORIES — Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.

The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

CART — A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION

• If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), it will fit into the outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

• If this product is equipped with a three-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third

(grounding) pin, it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug.

POWER-CORD PROTECTION — Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National

Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure A.

LIGHTNING — For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

POWER LINES — An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

OVERLOADING — Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

SERVICING — Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

• When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

• If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.

• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

• If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

• If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.

• When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance — this indicates a need for service.

REPLACEMENT PARTS — When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

SAFETY CHECK — Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The product should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.

HEAT — The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

POWER SOURCES — This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.

LOCATION – The appliance should be installed in a stable location.

NONUSE PERIODS – The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left un-used for a long period of time.

ELECTRIC

SERVICE

EQUIPMENT

Fig. A

GROUND

CLAMP

ANTENNA

LEAD IN

WIRE

ANTENNA

DISCHARGE UNIT

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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DANGER

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN

OPEN. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision

Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

CAUTION – PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO

NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG

WITH AN EXTENSION CORD.

RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET

UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE

FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT

BLADE EXPOSURE.

ATTENTION – POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS

ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER

CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN

PROLONGATEUR UNE PRISE DE

COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE

DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES

PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND

SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE

A DECOUVVERT.

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NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER

THIS REMINDER IS PROVIDED TO CALL THE CATV

SYSTEM INSTALLER’S ATTENTION TO ARTICLE 820-

40 OF THE NEC THAT PROVIDES GUIDELINES FOR

PROPER GROUNDING AND, IN PARTICULAR,

SPECIFIES THAT THE CABLE GROUND SHALL BE

CONNECTED TO THE GROUNDING SYSTEM OF THE

BUILDING, AS CLOSE TO THE POINT OF CABLE

ENTRY AS PRACTICAL.

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Recording equipment and copyright: You may use this product only to reproduce or copy materials for which you own the copyright or have obtained permission to copy from the copyright owner or for which you otherwise have a legal right to reproduce or copy. Unless you own the copyright or have obtained permission from the copyright owner or otherwise have a legal right to reproduce or copy, you may be violating the law, including copyright law, and may be subject to payment of damages and other remedies.

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POWER-CORD CAUTION

Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords. The power cords should be routed such that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement.

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This product is for general household purposes. Any failure due to use for other than household purposes

(such as long-term use for business purposes in a restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which requires repair will be charged for even during the warranty period.

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This product includes FontAvenue ® fonts licenced by

NEC corporation. FontAvenue is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation.

WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with the product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California and other governmental entities to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling

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This product contains mercury. Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics

Industries Alliance : www.eiae.org.

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Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the

Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer

Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion-and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.

Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing

“comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of sound.

So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.

To establish a safe level:

• Start your volume control at a low setting.

• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.

Once you have established a comfortable sound level:

• Set the dial and leave it there.

Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future. After all, we want you listening for a lifetime.

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s

Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise. This list of sound levels is included for your protection.

Decibel

Level Example

30 Quiet library, soft whispers

40 Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic

50 Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office

60 Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine

70 Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant

80 Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at two feet.

THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS

UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE

90 Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower

100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill

120 Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap

140 Gunshot blast, jet plane

180 Rocket launching pad

Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.

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01 Before you start

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

What’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Putting the batteries in the remote control . . . . . . . . 10

Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Disc / content format playback compatibility . . . . . . 11

02 Connecting up

Rear panel connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Front panel connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Easy connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Using other types of video output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver (1) . . . 16

Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver (2) . . . 17

Connecting to an AV amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Connecting other AV sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Plugging in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

06 Recording

About DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Recording time and picture quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Restrictions on video recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Setting the picture quality/recording time . . . . . . . . 43

Basic recording from the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Setting a timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Timer recording FAQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Simultaneous recording and playback . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Recording from an external component . . . . . . . . . . 51

Automatic recording from a satellite tuner . . . . . . . . 51

Recording from a DV camcorder (DVR-320 only) . . . 52

Recording from the DV output

(DVR-320 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Playing your recordings on other DVD players . . . . . 54

Initializing a DVD-RW disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

03 Controls and displays

Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

07 Editing

The Disc Navigator screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Disc Navigator menu options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Editing VR mode Original and Video mode content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Creating and editing a VR mode Play List . . . . . . . . . 62

04 Getting started

Switching on and setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Making your first recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Using the built-in TV tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Basic playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Using the Home Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Displaying disc information on-screen . . . . . . . . . . . 31

08 Disc History

Using the Disc History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

09 The PhotoViewer

Playing a slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

10 The Disc Setup menu

Basic settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Initialize settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Finalize settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

05 Playback

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Navigating discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Scanning discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Playing in slow motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Frame advance/frame reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

The Play Mode menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Displaying and switching subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Switching DVD soundtracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Switching audio channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Switching camera angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

11 The Video/Audio Adjust menu

Setting the picture quality for TV and external inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Setting the picture quality for disc playback . . . . . . . 73

Audio DRC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

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12 The Initial Setup menu

Using the Initial Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Basic settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Tuner settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Video Out settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Audio In settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Audio Out settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Language settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Recording settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Playback settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

13 Additional information

Resetting the recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Setting up the remote to control your TV . . . . . . . . . 86

Screen sizes and disc formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

About DV (DVR-320 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Manual recording modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Information for cable/satellite/STB (set-top box) users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Country code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

On-screen displays and recorder displays . . . . . . . . 94

Handling discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Storing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Damaged discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Cleaning the pickup lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Hints on installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Moving the recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

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Before you start

Chapter 1

Before you start

Features

• Chase play VR mode

Using chase play you can start watching a recording before the recording has finished. For example, you could set a timer recording for a program that you’re going to miss the first 15 minutes of, then start watching while the recorder is still recording the program 15 minutes ahead of you.

• Simultaneous recording and playback VR mode

This feature allows you to record a broadcast program while watching something else already recorded on the same disc.

• Disc Navigator

The on-screen Disc Navigator makes finding your way around the contents of a disc easy. For recordable DVD content, moving thumbnail images are displayed for ease of use. The Disc Navigator is also where you can edit recordable DVD content.

• Disc History

The Disc History screen shows disc information, including how much free space remains for recording, for the last 30 recordable discs loaded in the recorder.

Every time you load a recordable disc, the Disc History is automatically updated with the latest information.

• Home Menu

The Home Menu gives you on-screen access to all the recorder’s features in one convenient place, from setting up the recorder, to programming a timer recording and editing a recording.

• Progressive scan-compatible

Compared to standard interlaced video, progressive scan effectively doubles the amount of video information fed to your TV or monitor. The result is a stable, flicker-free image. (Check your TV/monitor for compatibility with this feature.)

• Cinema surround sound in your home

Connect this recorder to a Dolby Digital and/or DTScompatible amplifier/receiver to enjoy full surround sound effects from Dolby Digital and DTS DVD discs.

• Easy Timer Recording

Setting the recorder to record a program is simple from the Easy Timer Recording screen. Set the channel to record and the recording quality, then graphically set the start and end times of the recording. That’s it!

• Program up to 32 timer recordings

You can program the recorder to record up to 32 programs, up to a month in advance, using the

VCR Plus+

system

for easy programming if you want.

As well as single programs, you can specify daily or weekly recordings, too.

VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.

The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.

• One-touch recording

Use one-touch recording to start recording immediately in 30 minute blocks. Each time you press the REC button, the recording time is extended by another 30 minutes.

• Optimized recording

Optimized recording adjusts the recording quality automatically if a timer recording will not fit onto a disc with the settings that you made.

• Auto Start Recording from satellite receiver or other set top box

With a satellite receiver or other set top box connected to the INPUT 1/AUTO START REC inputs of this recorder, you can start and stop recording automatically according to the timer settings of the set top box.

• High quality 16-bit Linear PCM audio

When recording using one of the high quality record settings ( FINE or MN32 ), the audio is recorded in uncompressed 16-bit Linear PCM format. This delivers great sounding audio to accompany the high picture quality. See Setting the picture quality/recording time on page 43 for more on recording modes.

• Picture quality adjustment features

During playback, you can adjust various picture quality settings to improve the picture. You can also adjust the recording picture quality. For example, if you want to make a DVD copy of an old video tape, you can optimize the picture quality before transferring it to disc.

• Find what you want to watch quickly and easily

Unlike video tape that needs to be wound to the correct place, you can jump right to the part of a DVD disc that you want to watch. Search for a point on a disc by title, chapter or time.

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Before you start

• Manual recording

In addition to the four preset recording quality modes

( FINE , SP , LP and EP ), the manual recording mode allows you to access 32 different recording quality/time settings, giving you very fine control over the recording.

• Record to and from a DV camcorder

(DVR-320 only)

This recorder has a built-in DV (Digital Video) input/ output jack for connection to a DV camcorder. This makes it ideal for transferring camcorder footage to DVD for editing. You can also transfer DVD content back to the camcorder if you need to.

• Safe, non-destructive editing VR mode

When you edit a DVD-RW, the actual content of the disc

(the Original content) is not touched. The edited version

(the Play List content) just points to various parts of the

Original content.

• Chapter marking VR mode

You can easily add chapter markers anywhere in your recordings for easy editing.

• Play Video mode recordings on a regular DVD player Video mode

Discs recorded using the Video mode can be played back on regular DVD players, including computer DVD drives compatible with DVD-Video playback

‘DVD-Video format’ recording: The use of the DVD-

Video format for recording on DVD-R and DVD-RW discs is referred to as recording in ‘Video mode’ on Pioneer’s

DVD recorders. Supporting playback of DVD-R / DVD-

RW discs is optional for manufacturers of DVD playback equipment, and there is DVD playback equipment that does not play DVD-R or DVD-RW discs recorded in the DVD-Video format.

Note: ‘Finalization’ is required.

• WMA, MP3 and JPEG file playback

This recorder can play WMA and MP3 audio files and

JPEG picture files on CD-R, CD-RW or CD-ROM discs

(see Disc / content format playback compatibility on page 11).

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Before you start

What’s in the box

Please confirm that the following accessories are in the box when you open it.

• Remote control

• AA/R6P dry cell batteries x2

• Audio/video cable (red/white/yellow)

• RF antenna cable

• Power cable

• These operating instructions

• Warranty card

Note

Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as leakage and bursting. Please observe the following:

• Don’t mix new and old batteries together.

• Don’t use different kinds of battery together— although they may look similar, different batteries may have different voltages.

• Make sure that the plus and minus ends of each battery match the indications in the battery compartment.

• Remove batteries from equipment that isn’t going to be used for a month or more.

• When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction’s rules that apply in your country or area.

Putting the batteries in the remote control

1 Open the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote control.

2 Insert two AA/R6P batteries into the battery compartment following the indications ( the compartment.

, ) inside

3 Close the cover.

Using the remote control

Keep in mind the following when using the remote control:

• Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote and the remote sensor on the unit.

• Remote operation may become unreliable if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the unit’s remote sensor.

• Remote controllers for different devices can interfere with each other. Avoid using remotes for other equipment located close to this unit.

• Replace the batteries when you notice a fall off in the operating range of the remote.

• When the batteries run down or you change the batteries, the remote control mode and TV preset codes are automatically reset. See Remote Control

Set on page 76 and Setting up the remote to control your TV on page 86 to reset them.

• Use within the operating range and angle, as shown.

23ft

• You can control this recorder using the remote sensor of another Pioneer component using the

CONTROL IN jack on the rear panel. See Rear panel connections on page 13 for more information.

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Before you start

Disc / content format playback compatibility

General disc compatibility

This recorder is compatible with a wide range of disc types (media) and formats. Playable discs will generally feature one of the following logos on the disc and/or disc packaging. Note however that some disc types, such as recordable CD and DVD, may be in an unplayable format—see below for further compatibility information.

DVD-Video DVD-R

Audio CD Video CD CD-R

DVD-RW

CD-RW

Compressed audio compatibility

• Compatible media: CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW

• Compatible formats: MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3),

Windows Media Audio (WMA)

• Sampling rates: 44.1 or 48kHz

• Bit-rates: Any (128Kbps or higher recommended)

• VBR (variable bit rate) MP3 playback: Yes

• VBR WMA playback: No

• WMA encoder compatibility: Windows Media Codec

8 (files encoded using Windows Media Codec 9 may be playable but some parts of the specification are not supported; specifically, Pro, Lossless, Voice and VBR)

• DRM (Digital Rights Management) file playback: No

(see also DRM in the Glossary on page 97)

• File extensions: .mp3, .wma (these must be used for the recorder to recognize MP3 and WMA files – do not use for other file types)

• File structure: Up to 99 folders / 999 files (if these limits are exceeded, only files and folders up to these limits are playable)

WMA (Windows Media Audio) compatibility

Fujicolor CD

• Also compatible with KODAK Picture CD

• is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co. Ltd.

DVD-R/RW compatibility

This recorder will play and record DVD-R/RW discs.

Compatible media:

• DVD-RW Ver. 1.1, Ver. 1.1 / 2x and Ver. 1.2

• DVD-R Ver. 2.0 and Ver. 2.0 / 4x / 8x

Recording formats:

• DVD-R: DVD-Video format (Video mode)

• DVD-RW: Video Recording (VR) format and DVD-

Video format (Video mode)

CD-R/RW compatibility

This recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RW discs.

• Compatible formats: CD-Audio, Video CD, ISO 9660

CD-ROM* containing MP3, WMA or JPEG files

* ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 compliant. CD physical format:

Mode1, Mode2 XA Form1. Romeo and Joliet file systems are both compatible with this recorder.

• Multi-session playback: Yes (except CD-Audio and

Video CD)

• Unfinalized disc playback: CD-Audio only

The Windows Media

logo printed on the box indicates that this recorder can playback Windows Media Audio content.

WMA is an acronym for Windows Media Audio and refers to an audio compression technology developed by

Microsoft Corporation. WMA content can be encoded by using Windows Media

Player version 7, 7.1, Windows

Media

Player for Windows

XP, or Windows Media

Player 9 Series.

Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

JPEG file compatibility

• Compatible formats: Baseline JPEG and EXIF 2.2* still image files

* File format used by digital still cameras

• Sampling ratio: 4:4:4, 4:4:2, 4:2:0

• Horizontal resolution: 160 – 5120 pixels

• Vertical resolution: 120 – 3840 pixels

• Progressive JPEG compatible: No

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Before you start

• File extensions: .jpg, jpeg, jif, jfif (must be used for the recorder to recognize JPEG files – do not use for other file types)

• File structure: The recorder can load up to 99 folders

/ 999 files at one time (if there are more files/folders that this on the disc then more can be reloaded)

PC-created disc compatibility

Discs recorded using a personal computer may not be playable in this unit due to the setting of the application software used to create the disc. In these particular instances, check with the software publisher for more detailed information.

Discs recorded in packet write mode (UDF format) are not compatible with this recorder.

Check the DVD-R/RW or CD-R/RW software disc boxes for additional compatibility information.

Frequently asked questions

• What’s the difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW?

The most important difference between DVD-R and

DVD-RW is that DVD-R is a record-once medium, while DVD-RW is a re-recordable/erasable medium.

You can re-record/erase a DVD-RW disc approximately 1,000 times.

For more information, see About DVD recording on page 42.

• What’s VR mode?

VR (Video Recording) mode is a special mode designed for home DVD recording. It allows very flexible editing of recorded material compared to

‘Video mode’. On the other hand, Video mode discs are more compatible with other DVD players.

• Can I play my recordable discs in a regular DVD player?

Generally, DVD-R discs and DVD-RW discs recorded in Video mode

are playable in a regular DVD player, but they must be ‘finalized’ first. This process fixes the contents of the disc to make them readable to other DVD players as DVD-Video discs.

DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode are playable in some players.

This indicates a product feature that is capable of playing DVD-RW discs recorded using VR mode.

Note that Pioneer cannot guarantee that discs recorded using this recorder will play on other players.

‘DVD-Video format’ recording: The use of the DVD-

Video format for recording on DVD-R and DVD-RW discs is referred to as recording in ‘Video mode’ on Pioneer’s

DVD recorders. Supporting playback of DVD-R / DVD-

RW discs is optional for manufacturers of DVD playback equipment, and there is DVD playback equipment that does not play DVD-R or DVD-RW discs recorded in the DVD-Video format.

Note: ‘Finalization’ is required.

This recorder supports the recording of ‘copy-once’ broadcast programs using the CPRM copy protection system (see CPRM on page 43) on CPRM-compliant

DVD-RW discs in VR mode. CPRM recordings can only be played on players that are specifically compatible with CPRM.

• Do I need two DVD recorders for editing? What kind of editing can I do?

Unlike editing video tape, you only need one DVD recorder to edit discs. With DVD, you edit by making a ‘Play List’ of what to play and when to play it. On playback, the recorder plays the disc according to the

Play List.

Original

Title 1 Title 2 Title 3

Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 2

Title 1 Title 2

Chapter 1

Play List

Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2

Throughout this manual, you will often see the words

Original and Play List to refer to the actual content and the edited version.

• Original content refers to what’s actually recorded on the disc.

• Play List content refers to the edited version of the disc—how the Original content is to be played.

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Connecting up

Chapter 2

Connecting up

Rear panel connections

1 2 3 4 5 6

OUT

VHF/UHF

Y P

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

OUTPUT 1

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUTPUT 2

S-VIDEO

R L

AUTO START

REC

AUDIO VIDEO

INPUT 3

S-VIDEO

CONTROL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

AC IN

1 VHF/UHF IN/OUT

Connect your TV antenna to the VHF/UHF IN jack. The signal is passed through to the VHF/UHF OUT jack for connection to your TV.

2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

A high-quality video output for connecting to a TV or monitor with a component video input.

3 Audio/video outputs 1 and 2

Two sets of audio/video outputs (stereo analog audio; composite and S-video video) that you can use to connect

TVs or monitors.

4 Audio/video inputs 1 and 3

Two sets of audio/video inputs (stereo analog audio; composite and S-video video) that you can use to connect to satellite receivers, TVs, VCR or other source component for recording.

5 CONTROL IN

Use to control this recorder from the remote sensor of another Pioneer component with a CONTROL OUT terminal and bearing the Pioneer mark. Connect the

CONTROL OUT of the other component to the CONTROL

IN of this recorder using a mini-plug cord.

6 OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT

A digital audio output for connecting to an AV receiver,

Dolby Digital/DTS decoder or other equipment with optical digital input.

7 AC IN

Connect to a power outlet using the supplied power cable after making all other connections.

Front panel connections

S-VIDEO VIDEO

PULL-OPEN

VIDEO/R/RW

On the left side of the front panel a flip-down cover hides a third audio/video input, consisting of an S-video and standard (composite) video jack, and stereo analog audio jacks.

PULL-OPEN

VIDEO/R/RW

DV IN/OUT

DVR-320 only: On the right side is the DV input/output i.LINK connector. This is for connection to a DV camcorder.

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Connecting up

Easy connections

The setup described here is a basic configuration that allows you to record TV programs on both this recorder and your

VCR. When watching recordings from this recorder, set your TV to input 1; switch to input 2 to watch a video playing in the VCR.

Important

• This recorder is equipped with copy protection technology. Do not connect this recorder to your TV via a VCR (or your VCR via this recorder) using AV cables, as the picture from this recorder will not appear properly on your TV.

• Before making or changing any rear panel connections, make sure that all components are switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet.

A/V

IN 2

A/V

OUT

VHF/UHF

OUT

VCR

A/V

IN 1

VHF/UHF

OUT

VHF/UHF

Y P P

OUTPUT 1

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUTPUT 2

S-VIDEO

R L

INPUT 1/

REC

AUDIO VIDEO

INPUT 3

S-VIDEO

CONTROL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

AC IN

Antenna/cable TV wall outlet

1 Connect your TV antenna/cable TV outlet to the

VHF/UHF IN jack on this recorder.

2 Use an RF antenna cable (one is supplied) to connect the VHF/UHF OUT jack on this recorder to the antenna input on your VCR.

• If you are not connecting a VCR in the chain, connect this recorder directly to your TV and skip the next step.

3 Use an RF antenna cable to connect the antenna output on your VCR to the antenna input on your TV.

4 Connect the AUDIO and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks (1 or 2) to a set of audio/video inputs on your TV.

Use the supplied three-pin audio/video cable. It is colorcoded to help you match them up (red/white for the right/ left audio connections and yellow for video in/outs). Make sure you match up the left and right outputs with their corresponding inputs for correct stereo sound.

5 Connect your VCR to your TV (A/V IN 2 above) using a set of audio and video cables.

Note

• See the following page if you want to use S-video or component video cables for the video connection.

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Connecting up

Using other types of video output

This recorder has standard (composite), S-video and component video outputs. The main difference between them is the quality of the picture. S-video delivers a better picture than composite video, while component video gives better picture quality still. The variety of outputs also gives you the flexibility of connecting your particular equipment using the best connection type available.

COMPONENT

INPUT S-VIDEO

INPUT

2 1

OUT

VHF/UHF

Y P P

OUTPUT 1

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUTPUT 2

S-VIDEO

R L

INPUT 1/

REC

AUDIO VIDEO

INPUT 3

S-VIDEO

CONTROL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

AC IN

1 Connecting using an S-video output

S-video carries the picture as separate color and luminance (brightness) signals.

There are two S-video outputs for connection to TVs, monitors, VCRs or other equipment.

• Use an S-video cable (not supplied) to connect an

S-VIDEO OUTPUT (1 or 2) to an S-video input on your

TV, monitor (or other equipment).

2 Connecting using the component video output

Component video carries the picture as two separate color signals, plus a luminance (brightness) signal.

See also Component Video Out on page 77 for how to set up the component video output for use with a progressive scan-compatible TV.

• Use a component video cable (not supplied) to connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to a component video input on your TV, monitor (or other equipment).

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Connecting up

Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver (1)

If you are using a cable box or satellite receiver with only a few scrambled channels, follow the setup on this page. If many or all the channels are scrambled, we recommend using the setup on the following page.

Using the setup on this page you can:

• Record unscrambled channels by selecting them on this recorder.

• Record scrambled channels by selecting them on the cable box/satellite tuner and using the Auto Start Recording feature (see Automatic recording from a satellite tuner on page 51).

• Watch one channel while recording another.

Important

• Do not connect this recorder ‘through’ your VCR, satellite receiver or cable box. Always connect each component directly to your TV or AV receiver.

A/V

IN 1

VHF/UHF

OUT

Cable box/

Satellite receiver

VHF/UHF

A/V

OUT

VHF/UHF

Y P P

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

OUTPUT 1

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUTPUT 2

S-VIDEO

R L

AUTO START

REC

AUDIO VIDEO

INPUT 3

S-VIDEO

CONTROL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

Antenna/cable TV wall outlet

1 Connect RF antenna cables as shown.

This enables you to watch and record TV channels.

2 Connect the AUDIO and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks (1 or 2) on this recorder to a set of audio/video inputs on your TV using a set of A/V cables (as supplied).

This enables you to watch the output from this recorder.

3 Connect the audio/video output of your cable box/satellite tuner to the INPUT 1/AUTO START REC jacks on this recorder using a set of A/V cables.

This enables you to record scrambled TV channels.

Note

AC IN

The diagram shows standard video connections, but you can alternatively use the S-video or component video connections if they’re available.

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Connecting up

Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver (2)

If many or all the channels you receive by cable or satellite are scrambled, we recommend using this setup.

Using the setup on this page you can:

• Record any channel by selecting it on the cable box/satellite tuner.

• Record using the Auto Start Recording feature (see Automatic recording from a satellite tuner on page 51).

Important

• Do not connect this recorder ‘through’ your VCR, satellite receiver or cable box. Always connect each component directly to your TV or AV receiver.

A/V

IN 1

TV VHF/UHF

OUT

VHF/UHF

Y P

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

OUTPUT 1

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUTPUT 2

S-VIDEO

R L

AUTO START

REC

AUDIO VIDEO

INPUT 3

S-VIDEO

CONTROL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

AC IN

VHF/UHF

OUT

VHF/UHF

Antenna/cable TV wall outlet

1 Connect RF antenna cables as shown.

This enables you to watch and record TV channels.

2 Connect the AUDIO and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks (1 or 2) on this recorder to a set of audio/video inputs on your TV using a set of A/V cables (as supplied).

This enables you to watch discs.

3 Connect the audio/video output of your cable box/satellite tuner to the INPUT 1/AUTO START REC jacks on this recorder using a set of A/V cables.

This enables you to record scrambled TV channels.

A/V

OUT

Cable box/

Satellite receiver

Note

• The setup on this page does not allow you to watch one channel and record another.

• The diagram shows standard video connections, but you can alternatively use the S-video or component video connections if they’re available.

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Connecting up

Connecting to an AV amplifier

To enjoy multichannel surround sound you need to connect this recorder to an AV amplifier/receiver using the digital optical output. In addition to the digital connection, we recommend also connecting using the stereo analog connection.

You’ll probably also want to connect a video output to your AV amplifier/receiver. Use the standard (composite) video output (as shown here), or the S-video or component video connections.

See also Audio Out settings on page 79 for how to set up the digital audio output. (Noise may be output from your speakers if the recorder is not set up to work with your AV amplifier/receiver.)

Important

• Do not connect this recorder to your TV ‘through’ your VCR or other component using A/V cables. Always connect it directly to your TV.

VHF/UHF

VIDEO

IN 4

A/V

IN 1

VIDEO

OUT

VHF/UHF

Y P

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

OUTPUT 1

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUTPUT 2

S-VIDEO

R L

AUTO START

REC

AUDIO VIDEO

INPUT 3

S-VIDEO

CONTROL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

AC IN

DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL

AV amp/ receiver

Antenna/cable TV wall outlet

1 Connect RF antenna cables as shown.

This enables you to watch and record TV channels.

2 Connect the AUDIO and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks (1 or 2) on this recorder to a set of audio/video inputs on your AV receiver.

3 Use an optical digital audio cable (not supplied) to connect the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT jack on this recorder to an optical digital input on your AV receiver.

This enables you to listen to multichannel surround sound.

4 Connect the AV receiver’s video output to a video input on your TV.

Note

• The diagram shows standard video connections, but you can alternatively use the S-video or component video connections if they’re available.

• If your AV receiver doesn’t have an optical digital input, but has a coaxial type, converter boxes that convert from optical to coaxial are available at specialist audio dealers.

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Connecting up

Connecting other AV sources

Connecting a VCR or analog camcorder

Connecting a DV camcorder (DVR-320 only)

Using the front panel DV IN/OUT jack, it is possible to connect a DV camcorder or video deck, or DVD-R/RW recorder and digitally transfer DV tapes or DVD-R/RW discs to DVD-R/RW.

VIDEO/R/RW

AUDIO/VIDEO

OUTPUT

AUDIO/VIDEO

INPUT

Important

• This jack is for connection to DV equipment only. It is not compatible with digital satellite tuners or D-VHS video decks.

2 1

VIDEO/R/RW

DV IN/OUT

Analog camcorder

AUDIO/VIDEO

INPUT

VCR

AUDIO/VIDEO

OUTPUT

1 Connect a set of audio and video outputs of your

VCR or camcorder to a set of inputs on this recorder.

This enables you to record tapes from your VCR or camcorder.

• You can use standard video or S-video cables for the video connection.

• The front panel connections make convenient connections for a camcorder input.

2 Connect a set of audio and video inputs of your

VCR or camcorder to a set of outputs on this recorder.

This enables you to record from this recorder to your VCR or camcorder.

• You can use standard video or S-video cables for the video connection.

DVR-320

DV camcorder

1 Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the DV in/out jack of your DV camcorder/video deck to the front panel DV IN/OUT jack of this recorder.

Plugging in

IN/OUT

After checking all the connections, plug in the recorder.

AC IN

1 Use the supplied power cable to connect this recorder to a power outlet.

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Controls and displays

Chapter 3

Controls and displays

Front panel

1 2 3 4

STANDBY/ON

DISC

HISTORY

DISC

NAVIGATOR

PULL-OPEN

VIDEO/R/RW

OPEN/CLOSE REC REC MODE

DV IN/OUT

Illustration shows DVR-320

1 STANDBY/ON

Press to switch the recorder on/into standby.

2 DISC HISTORY (page 67)

Press to display the Disc History screen.

3 DISC NAVIGATOR (page 33, 56)

Press to directly access the Disc Navigator screen.

4 IR remote sensor (page 10)

5 Disc tray

6 Front panel display

See Display on page 21 for details.

7 DV IN/OUT jack (DVR-320 only) (page 13, 19, 51, 52,

53)

Digital input/output jack for use with a DV camcorder.

8 +/– (page 27, 29)

Use to change TV channels, skip chapters/tracks, etc.

14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7

9 REC MODE (page 43)

Press repeatedly to change the recording mode (picture quality).

10 REC

Press to start recording.

Press to stop recording.

Press to start or restart playback.

Press to stop playback.

14 OPEN/CLOSE

Press to open/close the disc tray.

15 Front panel inputs (page 13)

Pull the cover down where indicated to access the front panel input jacks. Especially convenient for connecting camcorders and other portable equipment.

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Controls and displays

Display

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

1 PLAY

Lights during playback; blinks when paused.

2 REC

Lights during recording; blinks when recording is paused.

3 PL (page 57)

Lights when a VR mode disc is loaded and the recorder is in Play List mode.

4 PM

Lights to indicate PM (after midday) for the clock display.

5 2 3 (page 76)

Shows the remote control mode (if nothing is displayed, the remote control mode is 1).

6 REM

Lights when the character display is showing the remaining available recording time.

7 (page 77)

Lights when the component video output is set to progressive scan.

8 V

Lights when an unfinalized Video mode disc is loaded.

9 R / RW

Indicates the type of recordable DVD loaded: DVD-R or

DVD-RW.

10 CH (page 27)

Channel indicator for the built-in TV tuner.

13 14 15

12 Recording quality indicators (page 42)

FINE

Lights when the recording mode is set to FINE (best quality).

Lights when the recording mode is set to SP

(standard play).

Lights when the recording mode is set to LP (long play).

Lights when the recording mode is set to EP

(extended play).

Lights when the recording mode is set to MN

(manual recording level) mode.

13 Character display

14 Channel recording indicators

(page 78)

Indicates which channels are recorded when Dual

Mono is selected.

SAP (page 28)

Lights when the currently selected TV channel has a

Second Audio Program channel.

15 OVER (page 79)

Lights when the analog audio input level is too high.

11 (page 44)

Lights when a timer recording has been set.

(Indicator blinks if the timer has been set but there isn’t a recordable disc loaded.)

AUTO (page 51)

Lights when Auto Start Recording has been set, and during Auto Start Recording.

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Controls and displays

Remote control

STANDBY/ON

AUDIO SUBTITLE

ABC

ANGLE PLAY MODE

DEF

GHI JKL MNO

INPUT

SELECT

PQRS TUV WXYZ

VCR Plus+

DISC NAVIGATOR

CLEAR

CHANNEL

PLAY LIST

TOP MENU MENU

ENTER

HOME

MENU RETURN

REV SCAN PLAY FWD SCAN

PAUSE STOP OK BACK CM SKIP

PREV

REC

CASE

SELECTION

NEXT STEP/SLOW

STOP REC

REC MODE TIMER REC

DISC

HISTORY

NAVI

MARK

TV CONTROL

CHP

MARK

INPUT

SELECT

CHANNEL VOLUME

EASY

TIMER

DISPLAY

DVD RECORDER

Changes the audio language or channel. (When the recorder is stopped, press to change the tuner audio.)

Displays/changes the subtitles included in multilingual DVD-Video discs.

OPEN/CLOSE

1 Remote control indicator

Lights when setting up the remote control for use with a

TV (page 86) and when setting the remote control mode

(page 76).

2 STANDBY/ON

Press to switch the recorder on/into standby.

3 OPEN/CLOSE

Press to open/close the disc tray.

4 DVD playback functions

Switches camera angles on discs with multi-angle scenes.

5 PLAY MODE (page 37)

Press to display the Play Mode menu (for features such as search, repeat and program play).

6 Alphanumeric buttons and CLEAR

Use the number buttons for track/chapter/title selection; channel selection, and so on. The same buttons can also be used to enter names for titles, discs and so on.

Use CLEAR to clear an entry and start again.

7 INPUT SELECT (page 51)

Press to change the input to use for recording.

8 CHANNEL +/– (page 27)

Press to change the channel of the built-in TV tuner.

9 VCR Plus+ (page 47)

Press, then use the number buttons to enter a

PlusCode

programming number for timer recording.

10 DISC NAVIGATOR (page 33, 56) / TOP MENU

(page 29)

Press to display the Disc Navigator screen, or the top menu if a DVD-Video disc is loaded.

11 PLAY LIST (page 57) / MENU (page 29)

Press to switch between Original and Play List content on

VR mode discs, or display the disc menu if a DVD-Video disc is loaded.

12 /// (cursor buttons) and ENTER

Used to navigate all on-screen displays. Press ENTER to select the currently highlighted option.

13 HOME MENU (page 30)

Press to display the Home Menu, from which you can navigate all the functions of the recorder.

14 RETURN

Press to go back one level in the on-screen menu or display.

15 Playback controls (page 28)

REV SCAN / FWD SCAN (page 35)

Press to start reverse or forward scanning. Press again to change the speed.

PLAY

Press to start playback.

PAUSE

Press to pause playback or recording.

STOP

Press to stop playback.

CM BACK (commercial back)

Press repeatedly to skip progressively backward on the disc.

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Controls and displays

CM SKIP (commercial skip)

Press repeatedly to skip progressively forward on the disc.

PREV / NEXT

Press to skip to the previous or next title/chapter/ track/folder; or to display the previous or next menu page.

STEP/SLOW (page 36)

During playback, press to start slow-motion playback; while paused, press to show the previous or next video frame.

16 Recording controls (page 27)

REC

Press to start recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording time in blocks of 30 mins.

STOP REC

Press to stop recording.

REC MODE (page 43)

Press repeatedly to change the recording mode

(picture quality).

TIMER REC (page 46)

Press to set a timer recording from the standard

Timer Recording screen.

EASY TIMER (page 45)

Press to set a timer recording from the Easy Timer

Recording screen.

17 DISC HISTORY (page 67)

Press to display summary information (disc name, recording time left, etc.) from the last 30 recordable discs loaded.

NAVI MARK (page 34)

Press to select a thumbnail picture for the current title for use in the Disc Navigator screen.

CHP MARK (page 60)

Press to insert a chapter marker when playing/ recording a VR mode DVD-RW disc.

18 DISPLAY (page 31)

Displays/changes the on-screen information displays.

19 TV CONTROL (page 86)

After setting up, use these controls to control your TV.

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Getting started

Chapter 4

Getting started

Switching on and setting up

When you switch the recorder on for the first time, you can make several basic settings using the Setup

Navigator feature. This takes you through setting the clock, the internal TV tuner and the video and audio output settings.

If you’re using the recorder for the first time, we strongly recommend you use the Setup Navigator before starting to use the recorder.

1 Switch on your TV and set the video input to this recorder.

2 Press the STANDBY/ON button on the remote control or the front panel to switch on.

When you switch on for the first time, your TV should display the Setup Navigator screen. (If the Setup

Navigator doesn’t appear, you can also access it from the

Initial Setup menu; see page 76).

3 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select

English or French as the OSD, subtitle, audio, and

DVD menu language, then press ENTER.

STANDBY/ON

ENTER

DVD RECORDER

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

On Screen Display

Front Panel Display

Remote Control Set

English français

4 Press ENTER again to start setting up using the

Setup Navigator.

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

Clock Set

Front Panel Display

Remote Control Set

Start

Cancel

Please use the Initial Setup if you want to make more detailed settings.

• If you don’t want to use the Setup Navigator, press

(cursor down) to select Cancel , then press ENTER to exit the Setup Navigator.

5 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select

‘Antenna’ or ‘Cable’ depending on how you receive your terrestrial TV channels, then press ENTER.

You can also select Do not set if you don’t need the recorder to retune all the channels (if you’re using the

Setup Navigator for a second time, for example).

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

On Screen Display

Front Panel Display

Remote Control Set

Antenna

Cable

Do not set

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Getting started

After selecting Antenna or Cable the recorder starts automatic tuning. This takes a couple of minutes to complete.

Tuning

7/68

Cancel

• Manual clock setting

If no stations in your area are broadcasting time siganals, you can set the clock manually.

Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to set your time zone.

6 Select ‘Auto’ for automatic time setting, then press ENTER.

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

On Screen Display

Front Panel Display

Remote Control Set

Auto

Manual

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

On Screen Display

Remote Control Set

Off

USA

Alaska

1/2

Press (cursor down) then use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to set D.S.T. to On or Off, then press ENTER.

Select On if you are currently using daylight saving time.

Set the current date and time.

• Auto clock setting

Some TV channels broadcast time signals together with the program. This recorder can use these signals to set the clock automatically.

Set ‘Clock Set CH‘ to the channel preset number that broadcasts a clock signal, then move the cursor down to ‘Start’ and press ENTER.

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

Remote Control Set

Setup Mavigator

Start

The recorder takes a short while to set the time. After you see that the time has been set, select Next to proceed.

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

On Screen Display

Front Panel Display

Time Zone

D.S.T.

01 01

USA

Alaska

Off

00 AM

2004 WED

2/2

• Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to change the value in the highlighted field.

• Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to move from one field to another.

• Press ENTER to finish setting the time.

7 Select the kind of TV you have, ‘Wide (16:9)’ or

‘Standard (4:3)’.

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

Remote Control Set

Setup Mavigator

04 21

11 20

2003 MON

Start

Next

If the time could not be set automatically, press RETURN to go back to the previous screen and select Manual .

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

On Screen Display

Front Panel Display

Remote Control Set

Wide (16:9)

Standard (4:3)

Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select, then press ENTER .

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Getting started

8 Is your TV compatible with progressive scan video?

11 Is your AV receiver compatible with 96 kHz digital audio?

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

On Screen Display

Front Panel Display

Remote Control Set

Compatible

Not Compatible

Don't Know

Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select

Compatible , Not Compatible , or Don’t Know , then press ENTER .

• Note that progressive scan video is only output through the component video outputs (see page 15).

9 Is this recorder connected to an AV receiver for digital audio?

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

On Screen Display

Front Panel Display

Remote Control Set

Compatible

Not Compatible

Don't Know

Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select

Compatible , Not Compatible , or Don’t Know , then press ENTER .

• Check the operating instructions that came with your

AV receiver if you’re not sure.

12 That’s it! Press ENTER to finish setting up, or select ‘Go Back’ if you want to start again.

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

On Screen Display

Front Panel Display

Remote Control Set

Connected

Not Connected

Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select

Connected , or Not Connected , then press ENTER .

• If you select Not Connected , that completes the setup. Press ENTER to exit the Setup Navigator, or select Go Back if you want to go back and start again.

10 Select the digital audio formats your AV receiver is compatible with.

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

On Screen Display

Front Panel Display

Remote Control Set

Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital, DTS

PCM only

Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select Dolby

Digital , Dolby Digital, DTS or PCM only , then press

ENTER .

• Check the operating instructions that came with your

AV receiver if you’re not sure what it’s compatible with.

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

Clock Set

Remote Control Set

Finish Setup

Go Back

Other settings you can make

After setting up using the Setup Navigator, you should be ready to start enjoying your DVD recorder. It’s possible, however, that you may want to make a couple of additional settings, depending on how the recorder is set up for terrestrial TV broadcasts.

• Manual channel setting – This setting lets you skip channels where there is no station, as well as manually tune to stations. See Manual CH Setting on page 77.

• VCR Plus+ channel setting – This setting lets you assign guide channels to ensure that the VCR Plus+ programming system works correctly. See VCR

Plus+ CH Setting on page 77.

That completes basic setup using the Setup Navigator.

• Setting up the remote to control your TV – You can set up the supplied remote control to control many brands of TV. See Setting up the remote to control your

TV on page 86.

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Getting 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 ).

STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE

CHANNEL

4 Use 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.

• Antenna channels are numbered 2 through 69. Cable channels are numbered 1 through 125.

5 Press REC to start recording.

• By default, the recording will be in SP (standard play) mode, which will give you around 2 hours of recording from a blank DVD disc.

• You can pause recording by pressing

Press REC or PAUSE

PAUSE .

again to restart recording.

6 When you want to stop recording, press

STOP REC.

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 .

STOP

PLAY

REC STOP REC

Using the built-in TV tuner

Changing TV channels

When no disc is playing, you can change TV channels in three different ways:

DVD RECORDER

CHANNEL

1 If 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 eject the disc tray.

3 Load a blank DVD-R or DVD-RW disc with the label 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.

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 ; for channel 102, press 1 , 0 , 2,

ENTER .

• +/– buttons on the front panel

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Getting started

Note

• Antenna channels are numbered 2 through 69. Cable channels are numbered 1 through 125.

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

Changing audio channels

Some TV programs are broadcast with both a main and a

Second Audio Program (SAP). You can change the TV audio using the AUDIO button.

AUDIO

STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE

ENTER

STOP

PLAY

• Press AUDIO to change the TV audio.

The current audio channel is displayed on-screen.

Mono

Stereo

SAP

• If SAP is selected, but there is no SAP channel being broadcast, you will still hear the main audio channel.

• If the sound is poor quality when set to Stereo , you can often improve it by changing to Mono .

Basic playback

This section shows you how to use your recorder for playback of discs (DVD, CD, etc.). More playback features, such as repeat and program play, are covered in the next chapter.

Important

• Throughout this manual, the term ‘DVD’ means playback-only DVD-Video discs and DVD-R/RW. If a function is specific to a particular kind of DVD disc, it is specified.

• Some DVD-Video discs don’t allow certain playback controls to operate at certain points in the disc. This is not a malfunction.

1 Press STANDBY/ON to switch on.

Also turn on your TV and make sure that it is set to the correct video input.

2 Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.

3 Load a disc.

Load a disc with the label side facing up, using the disc tray guide to align the disc (if you’re loading a doublesided DVD-Video disc, load it with the side you want to play face down).

• If you want to play a DTS audio CD, please first read the note on page 29.

4 Press PLAY to start playback.

• If you’re playing a DVD-Video or Video CD, a disc menu may appear when you start playback. Use the

/// (cursor) buttons and ENTER to navigate

DVD disc menus, and the number buttons and

ENTER for Video CD menus.

• See the following sections for more details on playing specific kinds of discs.

5 To stop playback, press STOP.

6 When you’ve finished using the recorder, eject the disc and switch the recorder back into standby.

• To open/close the disc tray, press OPEN/CLOSE .

Remove the disc before putting the recorder into standby.

• Press standby.

STANDBY/ON to switch the recorder into

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Getting started

Playing DVD discs

The table below shows the basic playback controls for

DVD-Video, and recordable DVD discs.

PLAY

Press to start playback.

If RESUME is displayed on-screen, playback starts from the place last stopped.

STOP

Press to stop playback.

You can resume playback from the same point by pressing PLAY . (Press STOP again to cancel the resume function.)

PAUSE

Pauses playback, or restarts playback when paused.

REV SCAN FWD SCAN

Press to start scanning. Press repeatedly to increase the scanning speed. (There are four scan speeds; the current scan speed is shown on-screen.)

PREV NEXT

Press to skip to previous/next chapter/title.

(You can also use the front panel +/– buttons to do this during playback.)

CLEAR

BACK CM SKIP

STEP/SLOW

Except VR mode: During playback, enter a chapter number then press ENTER to skip directly to that chapter within the currently playing title.

On some discs, you can also use the number buttons to select numbered items in the disc menu.

VR mode only: During playback, enter a title number then press ENTER .

(Commercial back/skip) Each press skips backward/forward progressively up to a maximum of 10 minutes forward or 3 minutes back.

During playback, press to start slowmotion playback. Press repeatedly to change the playback speed.

While paused, press to advance a single frame in either direction.

TOP MENU MENU

ENTER

Press to display the ‘top’ menu or menu of a DVD-Video disc (these are often the same).

Use the cursor buttons to navigate DVD-

Video disc menus; press ENTER to select items.

Playing CDs and WMA/MP3 discs

The table below shows the basic playback controls for audio CDs, and WMA/MP3 files.

PLAY

Press to start playback.

STOP

Press to stop playback.

PAUSE

Pauses playback, or restarts playback when paused.

REV SCAN FWD SCAN

CD and MP3 only: Press to start scanning.

Press again to increase the scanning speed. (There are two scan speeds; the current scan speed is shown on-screen.)

PREV NEXT

Press to skip to previous/next track (or folder for WMA/MP3 disc). (You can also use the front panel +/– buttons to do this during playback.)

During playback, enter a track number then press ENTER to skip directly to that track.

CLEAR

Note

• If you want to play a DTS audio CD, make sure the recorder is connected to a DTS-compatible amplifier with a digital connection. Noise will be output through the analog outputs. Also make sure that

STEREO is selected using the AUDIO button (see

Switching audio channels on page 41).

• Scanning doesn’t work with WMA tracks.

RETURN

Press to return to the previous level of a

DVD-Video disc menu.

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Getting started

Playing Video CDs

The table below shows the basic playback controls for

Video CDs.

Some discs feature Playback Control (PBC for short) menus. These discs show PBC in the display when you load them and display a menu on-screen from where you can select what to watch.

PLAY

Press to start playback.

If RESUME is displayed on-screen, playback starts from the place last stopped.

STOP

Press to stop playback.

You can resume playback from the same point by pressing PLAY . (Press STOP again to cancel the resume function.)

PAUSE

Pauses playback, or restarts playback when paused.

REV SCAN FWD SCAN

Press to start scanning. Press repeatedly to increase the scanning speed. (There are two scan speeds; the current scan speed is shown on-screen.)

PREV NEXT

Press to skip to previous/next track. (You can also use the front panel +/– buttons to do this during playback.)

When a PBC menu is displayed, press to display the previous/next page.

CLEAR

During playback, enter a track number then press ENTER to skip directly to that track.

While a PBC menu screen is displayed, use to select numbered menu items.

BACK CM SKIP

STEP/SLOW

Each press skips backward/forward progressively up to a maximum of 10 minutes forward or 3 minutes back. Note that this function doesn’t work when playing in

PBC mode.

During playback, press to start slowmotion playback. Press repeatedly to change the playback speed.

While paused, press to advance a single frame (forward direction only).

RETURN

Press to display the disc menu of a Video

CD playing in PBC mode.

Note

• When playing in PBC mode, some playback features, such as search, repeat and program play are not available. You can play a PBC Video CD in non-PBC mode by pressing to start playback instead of

PLAY .

Using the Home Menu

From the Home Menu screen you can access all the features of the recorder. Press HOME MENU to display the Home Menu screen:

Timer Recording

Disc Navigator

Disc History

PhotoViewer

DV Record

Disc Setup

Initial Setup

Video/Audio Adjust

Play Mode

DVR-320 screen

Use the /// (cursor) buttons followed by ENTER to select the option you want. To exit the Home Menu, press HOME MENU .

HOME

MENU

ENTER

Timer Recording

(page 44)

Home menu options

Disc Setup (page 70)

Disc Navigator (page 33, page 56)

Disc History (page 67)

Initial Setup (page 75)

Video/Audio Adjust

(page 72)

PhotoViewer (page 68)

DV Record (DVR-320 only)

(page 52)

Play Mode (page 37)

Note

• Some options in the Home Menu may be grayed out sometimes, indicating that they are not available at the present time. For example, the Photoviewer option is grayed out unless there is a disc loaded that contains JPEG image files.

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Getting started

Displaying disc information onscreen

You can display various on-screen information about the disc loaded.

DISPLAY

7 Audio mode

Shows the broadcast audio mode for the current channel preset ( Mono , Stereo , etc.).

8 Copy control information

Shows recording restrictions.

9 Disc name

Shows the disc name.

(For CDs, this area shows playable files other than CD audio tracks; for example, Multi-format: WMA/MP3 .)

10 Finalized

Shows Finalized if a recordable DVD is finalized.

1 Press DISPLAY repeatedly to display/change the on-screen information.

• The on-screen display automatically disappears after

150 minutes.

2 To hide the information display, press DISPLAY repeatedly until it disappears.

The example displays below are a guide only; actual displays vary according to the disc loaded, etc.

Stop display 2

1 2 3

Stop

DVD-RW VR

Original

Titles

Lock Disc

11/15/2003 SAT 2:52 PM

EVENING NEWS

: Original 99

: On

Play List 15

WNBC

Stereo

Copy Once

Stop display 1

1 2 3 4 5

Stop

DVD-RW VR

Original

Disc Name

Resume

FINE (1h00m/DVD)

Finalized

: Comedy shows

Rem.

0h35m

WNBC

Stereo

Copy Once

7 8

1 Broadcast program name

2 Date and time

3 Number of titles/tracks on disc

For a VR mode DVD-RW, the number of Original and Play

List titles are shown separately.

Play display 1

9 10

1 DVD-RW Original / Play List

If a VR mode disc is loaded, this shows whether playback is currently set to Original or Play List .

2 Disc type and mode

Shows the disc type ( DVD-R , DVD-RW , CD , etc.), and the disc mode for recordable DVD, if applicable ( VR or

Video ).

3 Recording mode and time

Shows the current recording mode ( FINE , SP , LP , etc.), and the total recording time of the disc.

4 Resume

Shows Resume if playback can be resumed from the last place stopped.

5 Recording time remaining

Shows the approximate recording time left on the disc in the current recording mode.

6 Station call letters or TV channel

Shows the station call letters or TV channel preset for the built-in TV tuner.

1 2 3 4 5

Play

DVD-R Video

3–2 0. 00. 15

Chapters 15

Title Total 0. 11. 52

1 Number of chapters in title

2 Current title and chapter number

(For CD/Video CD, shows current track; for WMA/MP3, shows current folder and track; for JPEG disc, shows current folder and file.)

3 Elapsed title time

(For CD, WMA, MP3, shows elapsed track time; for Video

CD, shows elapsed disc time.)

4 Total running time of title

5 Angle indicator

Lights during multi-angle scenes.

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Getting started

Play display 2

1 2 3 4

Play

DVD-R Video

Rec

Title Name

3–2 0. 00. 15

Chapter Time

Chapter Total

0. 00. 21

0. 01. 52

4.32Mbps

: 11/21 soccer game

! #

1 Chase playback, simultaneous record/playback

Indicates that recording is in progress

2 Elapsed chapter time

3 Total running time of chapter

4 Data transfer rate

Shows the current data rate being read from the disc.

5 Copy protected material (!) / PureCinema indicator (#)

Shows ‘ !

’ if the playback material is copy-once protected.

Shows ‘ # ’ if the current video is 24 fps, progressive scan.

Recording display

1 2 3 4

Rec

DVD-R Video

3 0. 00. 15

9:00 PM – 10:00 PM

FINE (1h00m/DVD) Rem.

EVENING NEWS

0h35m

WNBC

Stereo

Copy Once

5 6

1 Current title number

2 Elapsed recording time

3 Timer recording start and stop times

Shows the start and stop times if the current recording is a timer recording.

4 Remaining recording time available

Shows the amount of space left on the disc in the current recording mode.

5 Recording mode

Shows the current recording mode ( FINE , SP , LP , etc.), and the total recording time of the disc.

6 Broadcast program title

Note

• When using the simultaneous play and record feature, the display shows information for playback only.

• Transfer rate shows the amount of video and audio information recorded on the disc. It is not an indication of picture/audio quality.

• The Video mode disc displays become the same as a

DVD-Video disc once the disc is finalized.

• The total recording time figure shown in parenthesis is calculated based on a 12cm/4.7GB disc at the displayed record setting.

• Recording and playback times for TV recordings are approximately 0.1% shorter than the actual time. This is because of the slightly different frame rates of TV broadcasts versus DVD.

• Copy Once or Can’t Record messages may appear in the stop or recording displays. These indicate that the broadcast TV program contains copy control information.

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Playback

Chapter 5

Playback

Introduction

Most of the features described in this chapter make use of on-screen displays. Navigate these using the ///

(cursor buttons) and ENTER . To go back one level from any screen, use the RETURN button. Remember also that the button guide at the bottom of every screen shows which buttons do what.

Many of the functions covered in this chapter apply to

DVD discs, Video CDs, WMA/MP3 discs and CDs, although the exact operation of some varies slightly with the kind of disc loaded. The following icons are provided to help you quickly identify which instructions you need for which kind of disc.

DVD Any kind of DVD, DVD-R or DVD-RW

DVD-Video Commercially produced DVD or finalized

Video mode DVD-R/RW

Video mode Video mode DVD-R/RW (unfinalized)

VR mode VR mode DVD-RW

CD Audio CD

Video CD Video CD

WMA/MP3 WMA or MP3 files

MP3 MP3 files

Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc.

Use the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc and start playback.

DISC NAVIGATOR

HOME

MENU

ENTER

Using the Disc Navigator with playback-only discs

DVD-Video CD Video CD WMA/MP3

1 Press HOME MENU and select ‘Disc Navigator’ from the on-screen display.

Alternatively, for a CD, Video CDor WMA/MP3 disc, you can press DISC NAVIGATOR (front panel or remote), which takes you straight to the Disc Navigator screen.

• Some DVD-Video discs don’t allow certain playback controls to operate at certain points in the disc. This is not a malfunction.

• When playing Video CDs, some functions, such as making a program list, are not available in PBC mode. Stop the disc first, then start playback by pressing .

• For discs that contain JPEG picture files, see The

PhotoViewer on page 68.

Timer Recording

Disc Navigator

Disc History

PhotoViewer

DV Record

Disc Setup

Initial Setup

Video/Audio Adjust

Play Mode

DVR-320 screen

2 Select what you want to play.

Use the

///

(cursor buttons) to highlight items and ENTER to select.

Depending on the type of disc you have loaded, the Disc

Navigator looks slightly different.

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Playback

The screen for DVD discs shows the titles on the left and the chapters on the right. Select a title, or a chapter within a title.

2 Select ‘Play’ from the menu options.

3 Use the /// (cursor buttons) to select a title to play.

4 Press ENTER to start playback.

Disc Navigator

DVD

Title (1-10)

Title 01

Title 02

Title 03

Title 04

Title 05

Title 06

Title 07

Title 08

Chapter (1-003)

Chapter 001

Chapter 002

Chapter 003 Tip

• You can also use the front panel controls: Press DISC

NAVIGATOR , then use the + / – buttons to select a title. Press PLAY to start playback.

The screen for CDs and Video CDs shows a list of tracks.

Disc Navigator

Track (1-10)

Track 01

Track 02

Track 03

Track 04

Track 05

Track 06

Track 07

Track 08

Total Time 0.58.25

Note

• The Disc Navigator is only accessible when there is a disc loaded.

• It’s not possible to use the Disc Navigator when playing a Video CD in PBC mode.

• Another way to find a particular place on a disc is to use the time search mode. See Search Mode on page 37.

The screen for WMA/MP3 discs shows a list of folders and tracks. Select a folder or a track within a folder.

Disc Navigator

WMA/MP3

Folder (1-03)

01.Rock

02.Pop

03.Dance

Track (1-004)

001.Intro

002.Escape

003.Everything You Say

004.What I Do

Changing the thumbnail picture for a title

VR mode Video mode

You can change the thumbnail picture that appears for each title in the Disc Navigator screen using the NAVI

MARK button.

ENTER

Playback starts after you press ENTER .

• For discs that contain both CD-Audio tracks and

WMA/MP3 tracks, you can switch the playback area between CD and WMA/MP3 . This can only be done while the disc is stopped.

Using the Disc Navigator with recordable discs

VR mode Video mode

When used with a recordable disc, the Disc Navigator gives you access to all the editing features of this recorder as well as the ability to browse and play titles.

See also Editing on page 56 for more on editing recordable discs.

1 Press HOME MENU and select ‘Disc Navigator’ from the on-screen display.

Alternatively, you can press DISC NAVIGATOR to go straight to the Disc Navigator screen.

PAUSE

NAVI

MARK

PLAY

STEP/SLOW

1 Start playback of the title you want to change the thumbnail for.

2 Press NAVI MARK anywhere in the title to make the displayed picture the thumbnail for that title.

• For greater control over the exact frame you want to use, you can use the PAUSE and/or slow-motion/ frame advance/reverse controls ( / ).

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Navigating discs

ALL

During playback you can easily jump to another title, chapter or track on a disc using the number buttons on the remote.

2 Optionally: Press ENTER.

• Alternatively, just wait a few seconds and playback will jump to the new track.

Scanning discs

You can fast scan discs at various speeds, forwards or backward.

ENTER

CLEAR

REV SCAN PLAY FWD SCAN

DVD-Video Video mode

1 During playback use the number buttons to enter a chapter number within the current title.

For example, for chapter 6, press 6 ; for chapter 24, press 2 , then 4 .

• To clear and start again, press CLEAR .

2 Optionally: Press ENTER.

• Alternatively, just wait a few seconds and playback will jump to the new chapter.

VR mode

1 During playback, use the number buttons to input a title number.

For example, for title 6, press 6 ; for title 24, press 2 , then 4 .

• To clear and start again, press CLEAR .

2 Optionally: Press ENTER.

• Alternatively, just wait a few seconds and playback will jump to the new title.

CD Video CD WMA/MP3

1 During playback, use the number buttons to input a track number.

For example, for track 6, press 6 ; for track 24, press 2 , then 4 .

• To clear and start again, press CLEAR .

1 During playback, press or reverse or forward scanning.

to start

• The scanning speed is shown on-screen.

2 Press the same button repeatedly to increase the scanning speed.

DVD

• Forward:

SCAN 1 SCAN 2

• Reverse:

Reverse play

SCAN 4

SCAN 3

SCAN 1

SCAN 4

SCAN 2 SCAN 3

CD Video CD

• Forward/Reverse:

SCAN 1 SCAN 2

MP3

3 To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

Note

• Depending on the disc, reverse playback may not be smooth.

• Sound can be heard while scanning audio CDs

(analog output only).

• Scanning is not possible with WMA files.

• No subtitles are displayed while scanning DVD-Video discs.

• No sound is output when scanning DVDs, except on forward SCAN 1

. (Linear PCM is output from the optical digital output during forward SCAN 1 .)

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Playback

Except during chase playback and simultaneous recording/playback.

• Depending on the disc, normal playback may automatically resume when a new chapter is reached on a DVD disc.

Frame advance/frame reverse

DVD Video CD

You can advance or back up a DVD disc frame-by-frame.

With Video CDs, you can only use frame advance.

Playing in slow motion

DVD Video CD

You can play DVDs and Video CDs at various slow motion speeds. DVDs can be played in slow motion in either direction, while Video CDs can only be played forwards in slow motion.

PAUSE

PLAY

STEP/SLOW

PLAY

STEP/SLOW

1 Press or forward playback.

to start slow motion reverse or

• The playback speed is shown on-screen.

• There is no sound during slow motion playback

2 Press the same button repeatedly to change the slow motion speed.

SLOW 1/16

SLOW 1/2

SLOW 1/8

SLOW 1/4

3 To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

1 During playback, press PAUSE.

2 Press or to back up or advance one frame.

• You can only use frame advance when playing a

Video CD.

• Hold down or frame advance.

for continuous frame reverse/

3 To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

Note

• The picture quality when using frame reverse is not as good as frame advance.

• Depending on the disc, normal playback may automatically resume when a new chapter is reached on a DVD disc.

Note

• The picture quality during slow motion playback is not as good as during normal playback and depends on the disc being played.

• Reverse slow-motion playback may not be as smooth as forward and may be better with some discs than others.

• Depending on the disc, normal playback may automatically resume when a new chapter is reached on a DVD disc.

• No sound is output during slow-motion playback.

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The Play Mode menu

ALL

The Play Mode menu gives you access to search functions, repeat and program play functions.

Important

• You can’t use the Play Mode features with Video CDs playing in PBC mode, or while a DVD disc menu is being displayed. For other restrictions, see the following sections.

Search Mode

ALL

The Search Mode feature lets you start playback from a specified point in a disc by time or by title/chapter/folder/ track number.

1 Select ‘Search Mode’ from the Play Mode menu.

2 Select one of the search options.

3 Use the number buttons to enter a title/chapter/ folder/track number or the search time (in hours, minutes & seconds).

PLAY MODE

Play Mode

Search Mode

A-B Repeat

Repeat

Program

Time Search

Title Search

Chapter Search

Input Time

0.01.00

ENTER

PLAY

CLEAR Time Search (DVD): For example, for 25 minutes into the current title, press 2, 5, 0, 0 . For 1 hour and 15 minutes and 20 seconds into the title, press 1, 1, 5, 2, 0 .

Time Search (Video CD): For example, for 45 minutes into the disc, press 4, 5, 0, 0 .

Title/Chapter/Folder/Track Search: For example, for track 6, press 6 . Alternatively, you can use the / (cursor up/ down) buttons.

4 Press ENTER.

1 Press PLAY MODE to display the Play Mode menu screen.

Tip

• You can often select what you want to watch on a

DVD disc from the disc menu. Press MENU or TOP

MENU to display the disc menu.

Play Mode

Search Mode

A-B Repeat

Repeat

Program

Time Search

Title Search

Chapter Search Note

• When using time search, playback may occasionally start slightly before or after the time you input.

• You can also access the Play Mode menu from the

Home Menu (press HOME MENU ).

2 Use the to navigate.

/// (cursor buttons) and ENTER

• To exit the Play Mode menu, press HOME MENU or

PLAY MODE .

A-B Repeat

DVD CD Video CD

The A-B Repeat function allows you to specify two points

(A and B) within a track or title that form a loop which is played over and over.

Important

• You can’t use A-B Repeat with WMA/MP3 discs.

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1 During playback, select ‘A-B Repeat’ from the

Play Mode menu.

2 With ‘A (Loop Start)’ highlighted, press ENTER at the point you want the loop to start.

VR mode

• For VR mode DVD discs, select Repeat Disc , Repeat

Title or Repeat Chapter (or Repeat Off ).

Play Mode

Search Mode

A-B Repeat

Repeat

Program

A (Loop Start)

B (Loop End)

Off

DVD-Video Video mode

• For DVD-Video and Video mode DVD discs, select

Repeat Title or Repeat Chapter (or Repeat Off ).

After setting the loop start point, the highlight will automatically move down to B(Loop End) .

3 With ‘B (Loop End)’ highlighted, press ENTER at the point you want the loop to end.

Playback immediately jumps back to the start point and plays the loop round and round.

• When playing a DVD-Video/Video mode DVD, the start and end points of the loop must be in the same title.

4 To resume normal playback, select ‘Off’ from the

A-B Repeat menu.

• You can also press CLEAR to cancel A-B Repeat play if no menu OSD (such as the Disc Navigator) is displayed.

CD Video CD

• For CDs and Video CDs, select Repeat Disc or

Repeat Track (or Repeat Off ).

WMA/MP3

• For WMA/MP3 discs, select Repeat Disc , Repeat

Folder or Repeat Track (or Repeat Off ).

3 To resume normal playback, select ‘Repeat Off’ from the Repeat Play menu.

• You can also press CLEAR to cancel repeat play if no menu OSD (such as the Disc Navigator) is displayed.

Note

• If you switch the camera angle during repeat play of a DVD-Video disc, repeat play is canceled.

• If there is a program list, you can also select Repeat

Program to repeat the program list.

Note

• If you switch camera angles while using A-B Repeat with a DVD-Video disc, A-B repeat is canceled.

Repeat play

ALL

There are various repeat play options, depending on the kind of disc loaded. It’s also possible to use repeat play together with program play to repeat the tracks/chapters in the program list (see Program play below).

1 Select ‘Repeat’ from the Play Mode menu.

2 Select a repeat play mode.

Program play

DVD-Video CD Video CD WMA/MP3

This feature lets you program the play order of titles/ chapters/folders/tracks on a disc.

1 Select ‘Program’ from the Play Mode menu.

2 Select ‘Input/Edit Program’ from the list of program options.

Play Mode

Search Mode

A-B Repeat

Repeat

Program

Input/Edit Program

Start Program Play

Cancel Program Play

Erase Program List

Play Mode

Search Mode

A-B Repeat

Repeat

Program

Repeat Disc

Repeat Title

Repeat Chapter

Repeat Off The Program edit screen that appears depends on the kind of disc loaded.

On the left side is the program list, then to the right is a list of titles (DVD), folders (WMA/MP3), or tracks (CD,

Video CDs). On the far right is a list of chapters (DVD) or tracks (WMA/MP3).

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3 Select a title, chapter, folder or track for the current step in the program list.

For a DVD disc, you can add a whole title, or a chapter within a title to the program list.

• To add a title, select the title.

• To add a chapter, first highlight the title, then press

(cursor right)and select a chapter from the list.

Program

Step

05.

06.

07.

08.

01. 01-003

02.

03.

04.

Title (1-38)

Title 01

Title 02

Title 03

Title 04

Title 05

Title 06

Title 07

Title 08

Chapter (1-004)

Chapter 001

Chapter 002

Chapter 003

Chapter 004

For a CD or Video CD, select a track to add to the program list.

5 To play the program list, press PLAY.

Program play remains active until you turn off program play (see below), erase the program list (see below), eject the disc or switch off the recorder.

Tip

• To save your program list and exit the program edit screen without starting playback, press HOME

MENU or PLAY MODE .

• You can change the program list by selecting Input/

Edit Program from the Play Mode Program menu

• During program play, press program step.

to skip to the next

• Press CLEAR during playback to switch off program play (if no menu OSD, such as the Disc Navigator, is displayed). Press while stopped to erase the program list.

Program

Step

01. 04

02.

03.

04.

05.

06.

07.

08.

Track (1-12)

Track 01

Track 02

Track 03

Track 04

Track 05

Track 06

Track 07

Track 08

Total Time 0.00.00

For a WMA/MP3 disc, you can add a whole folder, or a track within a folder to the program list.

• To add a folder, select the folder.

• To add a track, first highlight the folder, then press

(cursor right) and select a track from the list.

Other Program play functions

As well as creating and editing a program list, you can start program play, cancel program play, and erase the program list from the Play Mode menu.

1 Press PLAY MODE and select ‘Program’ from the list of functions on the left.

2 Select a program play function.

• Input/Edit Program – See above

• Start Program Play – Starts playback of a saved program list

• Cancel Program Play – Turns off program play, but does not erase the program list

• Erase Program List – Erases the program list and turns off program play

Program

Step

01. 01-003

02.

03.

04.

05.

06.

07.

08.

Folder (1-06)

01. ACP

02. Nth Degree

03. Pfeuti

04. Live

05. Glitch music

06. CodHead

Track (1-010)

001. Gravity deluxe

002. Tesla's patent

003. Border dispute

004. Delayed by rain

005. Accident incident

006. Pigeon post

007. Outernational

008. Vacuum tube

Note

• When playing a program list of DVD-Video chapters, chapters not included in the program list may be sometimes be played, depending on the disc.

• You can use repeat play with program play. Start playback of the program list then select Program

Repeat from the Repeat Play Mode menu (see

Repeat play on page 38).

After pressing ENTER to add the title/chapter/folder/ track, the step number automatically moves down one.

• To insert a step into the program list, highlight the step number where you want to insert another step, then select a chapter/title/folder/track as usual. After pressing ENTER , all the subsequent steps move down one.

• To delete a step from the program list, highlight the step you want to delete, then press CLEAR .

4 Repeat step 3 to build up a program list.

A program list can contain up to 24 titles/chapters/ folders/tracks.

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Displaying and switching subtitles

DVD-Video

Some DVD discs have subtitles in one or more languages; the disc box will usually tell you which subtitle languages are available. You can switch subtitle language during playback.

Check the disc packaging for details of the subtitle options.

Switching DVD soundtracks

DVD-Video

When playing a DVD disc recorded with two or more soundtracks (often in different languages), you can switch the soundtrack during playback.

Check the disc packaging for details of the soundtrack options.

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

CLEAR

1 Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select a subtitle option.

The current subtitle language is shown on-screen and in the front panel display.

• Press AUDIO repeatedly to select an audio soundtrack.

Audio : 1/2 Dolby Digital 2/0CH

Subtitle: 1/2 English

The toucan lives in tropical forests

2 To switch off subtitles, press SUBTITLE then

CLEAR.

Note

• Some discs only allow you to change subtitle language from the disc menu. Press TOP MENU to access.

• To set subtitle preferences, see Subtitle Language on page 80.

Note

• The sound may drop out for a few seconds when switching soundtracks.

• Some discs only allow you to change audio language from the disc menu. Press TOP MENU to access.

• To set audio language preferences, see Audio

Language on page 80.

• Some discs feature both Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks. There is no analog audio output when

DTS is selected. To listen to the DTS soundtrack, connect this recorder to a DTS decoder or AV amplifier with built-in DTS decoder via the digital output. See Connecting to an AV amplifier on page 18 for connection details.

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Switching audio channels

VR mode CD Video CD WMA/MP3

For VR mode content that has both a main and a SAP

(Secondary Audio Program) audio channel, you can switch between main ( L ), SAP ( R ), or both ( L+R ).

When playing Video CDs and audio CDs you can switch between stereo, just the left channel or just the right channel.

Switching camera angles

DVD-Video

Some DVD-Video discs feature scenes shot from two or more angles—check the disc box for details: it should be marked with a icon if it contains multi-angle scenes.

When a multi-angle scene is playing, the same icon appears on screen to let you know that other angles are available (this can be switched off if you prefer—see

Angle Indicator on page 85).

AUDIO

ANGLE

1 To display/switch the audio channel, press

AUDIO repeatedly.

The audio channel(s) currently playing are indicated onscreen.

VR mode

• L+R – Both channels (default)

• L – Left/main channel only

• R – Right/SAP channel only

•

CD Video CD WMA/MP3

Stereo – Stereo (default)

• 1/L – Left channel only

• 2/R – Right channel only

• To switch the camera angle, press ANGLE.

• The angle number is displayed on-screen.

• If the disc was paused, playback starts again with the new angle.

• Repeat play is canceled if you change the angle while repeat playback is active.

Note

• You can also change the angle from some DVD-Video disc menus. Press TOP MENU to access.

Note

• When playing a Dual Mono recording on a VR mode disc, if you are listening to the Dolby Digital soundtrack via the digital output, you cannot switch the audio channel. Set Dolby Digital Out to Dolby

Digital PCM (see Dolby Digital Out on page 79) or listen via the analog outputs if you need to switch the audio channel.

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Recording

Chapter 6

Recording

About DVD recording

This recorder can record on both DVD-R and DVD-RW media. The main difference between the two is that DVD-

R discs can only be recorded once, while DVD-RW can be recorded, erased and re-recorded many times.

A further difference between the two disc types is that only DVD-RW can be initialized for VR mode recording, which offers much more comprehensive editing functions compared to Video mode recording.

The big advantage, however, of Video mode is its compatibility with standard DVD players, most of which will not play VR mode DVD-RW discs (see also the notes below).

While DVD-R discs can only be recorded using the Video mode, you can initialize a DVD-RW disc for Video or VR mode recordings. Once initialized (any previous content is erased in this operation), all recordings on that disc will be in the chosen recording mode.

Important

• You cannot play, edit or record on unfinalized DVD-R/

RW discs recorded in Video mode on other DVD recorders. (Likewise, unfinalized Video mode discs recorded on this recorder are not playable on other players/recorders.)

• This recorder cannot record onto CD-R or CD-RW discs.

• Pioneer takes no responsibility for recording failure due to power cuts, defective discs, or damage to the recorder.

• Fingerprints and small scratches on a disc can affect playback and/or recording performance. Please take proper care of your discs.

Recording time and picture quality

There are four preset recording quality modes:

• FINE – Highest quality setting, gives about 1 hour of recording time.

• SP (Standard Play) – Default quality, sufficient for most applications, gives about 2 hours of recording time.

• LP (Long Play) – Slightly lower video quality, but doubles the recording time to around 4 hours.

• EP (Extended Play) – Use when maximum recording time is most important; EP gives you around 6 hours of recording time.

In addition to these settings, you can access 32 different recording quality/time settings when manual recording mode is on (see Manual Recording on page 82), giving you very fine control over the recording.

When setting a timer recording there is a further option,

AUTO , which maximizes the recording quality for the space available on the disc loaded at the time of recording.

In all except the FINE / MN32 modes, sound is recorded in two channel Dolby Digital format. When set to FINE /

MN32 , sound is recorded in high quality, uncompressed

Linear PCM format.

If the broadcast audio has a SAP channel and you are recording in Video mode, or in VR mode on the FINE /

MN32 setting, use the AUDIO button to select the

Mono , Stereo or SAP audio channel to record before recording starts.

Note

• Note that all recording times (both here and those shown by the recorder) are only approximate. This is because of the way that the video is recorded; you may get slightly more or slightly less, depending on what you’re recording.

Note

• Some DVD players, such as some Pioneer models, are compatible with VR mode DVD-RW discs. Check the operating instructions for your player for VR mode compatibility information.

• The maximum number of titles that can be recorded on a DVD-R/RW disc is 99.

• The maximum number of chapters recordable on a

DVD-R/RW disc is 999.

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Restrictions on video recording

• You cannot record copy-protected video using this recorder. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video discs and some satellite broadcasts. If copyprotected material is encountered during a recording, recording will pause automatically and an error message will be displayed on-screen.

• Video that is ‘copy-once only’ can only be recorded on a DVD-RW disc in VR mode (see below).

• When recording a TV broadcast or through an external input, you can display copy control information on screen. (see Displaying disc information on-screen on page 31).

Setting the picture quality/recording time

VR mode Video mode

Before starting a recording, you will usually want to set the picture quality/recording time. There are four standard settings available, which allow you to choose a balance between picture quality and recording time.

It’s also possible to create a fifth, ‘manual’ setting for picture quality/recording time. Before you can select this, however, you will need to set the Manual Recording option in the Initial Settings menu (see Manual Recording on page 82).

CPRM

CPRM is a copy protection system with scramble system regarding the recording of ‘copy once’ broadcast programs. CPRM stands for Content Protection for

Recordable Media .

This recorder is CPRM compatible, which means that you can record copy-once broadcast programs, but you cannot then make a copy of those recordings. CPRM recordings can only be made on CPRM-compatible DVD-

RW (ver. 1.1 or higher) discs formatted in VR mode.

DVD CPRM recordings can only be played on players that are specifically compatible with CPRM.

Recording equipment and copyright

You may use this product only to reproduce or copy materials for which you own the copyright or have obtained permission to copy from the copyright owner or for which you otherwise have a legal right to reproduce or copy. Unless you own the copyright or have obtained permission from the copyright owner or otherwise have a legal right to reproduce or copy, you may be violating the law, including copyright law, and may be subject to payment of damages and other remedies.

• This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U. S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision

Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

REC MODE

• Press REC MODE (remote or front panel) repeatedly to select a recording setting.

• FINE – Fine picture quality

• SP – Standard play

• LP – Long play

• EP – Extended play

• MN – Manual (available only when manual recording is on)

The setting is indicated in the front panel display, and shown on-screen together with the recording time for a blank recordable disc. If a recordable disc is loaded, the approximate remaining recording time for that disc is also shown. (Note that if the On Screen Display setting

(see On Screen Display on page 76) is Off then this information is not displayed.)

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Basic recording from the TV

VR mode Video mode

Follow the instructions below to record a TV program.

Recording starts immediately and continues until the disc is full or you stop the recording.

AUDIO

PAUSE

ENTER

REC STOP REC REC MODE

DVD RECORDER

CHANNEL

• If the recorder is stopped, you can also use the +/– buttons on the front panel to select the channel number.

3 Use the REC MODE button to set the picture quality/recording time.

• See Setting the picture quality/recording time above for detailed instructions.

4 If the broadcast audio has a SAP channel (Second

Audio Program), press AUDIO to select the audio channel to record.

Press repeatedly to switch between Mono , Stereo and

SAP audio channels.

• When recording in VR mode, both mono and SAP audio channels are recorded, allowing you to switch the audio channel on playback. The only exception to this is when the picture quality is set to FINE / MN32 , in which case you do need to select the audio channel before recording.

5 Press REC to start recording.

If you want to set a recording end time, press the REC button repeatedly. The recording time increases in 30 minute increments, up to a maximum of 6 hours. The time the recording will end is shown on-screen and in the front panel display. When the recording ends, the recorder automatically switches into standby if no other operation is being performed.

• To cancel the set recording time, press REC .

• If you want to pause recording at any time, press

PAUSE . Press again to restart the recording. (If recording in VR mode, a new chapter is started after recording restarts)

6 To stop the recording, press STOP REC.

• If you set the recording time in the previous step, you can still stop the recording anytime by pressing

STOP REC .

• Recording will stop automatically when there is no more space on the DVD.

1 Load a recordable disc.

• If you load a new blank DVD-RW disc, the recorder takes a short while to initialize the disc.

2 Use the CHANNEL +/– buttons to select the TV channel to record.

The front panel display shows the channel number:

1 1 3 0

Channel number

• While the recorder is stopped, you can also use the number buttons on the remote to select the channel.

(For channel 6, press 6 then ENTER ; for channel 24, press 2, 4 then ENTER )

Setting a timer recording

VR mode Video mode

Using the timer recording features you can program up to 32 timer recordings up to a month in advance. Timer recording programs can be set to record just once, every day, or every week.

You can set the recording quality for your timer recording in the same way as for a regular recording, but with the added option of an AUTO mode, which maximizes the recording quality for the space available on the disc.

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You can also set the recorder so that it will adjust the recording quality to try and fit the recording on to the disc if it would not otherwise fit at the recording quality you set

(see Optimized Rec on page 82 for more on this).

Easy Timer Recording

As the name suggests, Easy Timer Recording makes setting up a timer recording as simple as possible.

Important

• A timer recording can’t be set if:

– Auto Start Recording is in progress.

– There are already 32 timer programs waiting to be recorded.

• Timer recording will not start if:

– The recorder is already recording

– A disc is being initialized, finalized or unfinalized.

• Except when finalizing Video mode discs, timer recording will start when the operation preventing timer recording has finished.

• If a Video mode disc is playing when a timer recording is due to start, playback will automatically stop to allow the recording to start. (Simultaneous recording and playback is only possible with VR mode discs.)

• The timer indicator lights in the front panel display when the timer is active. If the indicator is blinking it means that there is no disc loaded, or the disc loaded is not recordable.

• Timer recordings have higher priority than the Auto

Start Recording function (see Automatic recording from a satellite tuner on page 51). A timer recording will interrupt an Auto Start Recording. (Auto Start

Recording will resume after the timer recording has finished.)

• Approximately two minutes before a timer recording is set to start, the recorder will go into timer recording standby (assuming that a recordable disc is loaded).

In timer recording standby you cannot use some functions.

HOME

MENU

ENTER

REC MODE

DVD RECORDER

CHANNEL

RETURN

EASY

TIMER

1 Press EASY TIMER.

Alternatively, you can also access from the Home Menu

(press HOME MENU and select Timer Recording then

Easy Timer Recording ).

Easy Timer Recording

12/13

12/14

12/15

AM PM

8: 00 9: 00 10: 00 11: 00 12: 00 1: 00 2: 00

12/13

WED

9:30

--:--

CHANNEL +/– 32 REC MODE FINE

2 Set the TV channel and recording quality.

• Use the CHANNEL +/– buttons to set the channel you want to record.

• Use the REC MODE button to set the recording quality. Press repeatedly to switch between FINE , SP ,

LP , EP and AUTO (and MN if manual recording mode is on).

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• The AUTO option automatically sets the best recording quality for the space available on the disc loaded at the time of recording.

3 Use /// (cursor buttons) to move the cursor to the recording start date and time on the grid.

• You can move the cursor forward or back an hour at a time using the and buttons.

Current time

Recording start time

Easy Timer Recording

12/13

12/14

12/15

AM PM

8: 00 9: 00 10: 00 11: 00 12: 00 1: 00 2: 00

12/13

WED

11:45

- -:- -

CHANNEL +/– 32 REC MODE FINE

6 Press ENTER to set the end time.

7 Select ‘Yes’ to set the timer recording and exit, or

‘No’ to go back to the timer recording screen.

The timer recording indicator ( ) lights in the front panel display to indicate the recorder is in timer recording standby.

• You can check the timer recording details you just set from the main timer recording screen (see Standard timer recording below).

Standard timer recording

The timer recording screen you can see all the timer programs already set, clear programs and set up new ones.

CLEAR

Each row of the grid is one day (you can set the timer recording for up to a month in advance). Each column is a 15 minute interval.

The darker area represents time that has already passed and can’t therefore be selected. The lighter area is time that’s available.

4 Press ENTER to set the start time.

The start date and time is displayed in the middle of the screen.

• You can go back and reset the start time if you need to by pressing RETURN .

5 Use the / (cursor left/right) to move the cursor to the recording end time on the grid.

CHANNEL +/– 32

Recording start time

Recording end time

Easy Timer Recording

12/13

12/14

12/15

AM PM

11: 00 12: 00 1: 00 2: 00 3: 00 4: 00 5: 00

12/13

WED

11:45

1:45

REC MODE FINE

HOME

MENU

ENTER

PREV NEXT

TIMER REC

1 Press TIMER REC to display the Timer Recording screen.

You can also access the Timer Recording screen from the Home Menu (press HOME MENU , select Timer

Recording , then Timer Recording (View) ).

This screen shows all the timer programs currently set.

Timer Recording

Date Start Stop CH Mode Confirm

12/13 WED 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 32 SP OK

New Input

As you move the cursor around the grid, an arrow stretches from the start time to the current cursor position, representing the length of the recording. A recording of up to 6 hours can be set.

DVD Remain 1h00m(FINE)

1/1

• The amount of free space available on the currently loaded recordable DVD is shown towards the bottom of the screen.

• In the lower-right corner, the number of timer programs already set is shown next to Tmr Pgms .

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• Each row is for one timer recording program, with the date and time information, channel, recording mode and recording status.

• If there are more than eight timer programs already set, press NEXT to switch page (go back using the PREV

Program Set

button).

• You can also clear a timer program by highlighting it and pressing CLEAR .

Select ‘New Input’ to set a new timer program, then press ENTER.

Timer Recording

Date Start Stop CH Rec Mode

12/12 TUE 10 00 AM 11 00 AM 26 SP

Ttl Name Input

3 Enter the timer recording settings.

Use the

(cursor left/right) buttons to select a field; use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to change the value.

• Date – Choose a date up to one month in advance, or select a daily or weekly program.

• Start – Set the recording start time.

• Stop – Set the recording end time (maximum length of a timer recording is 6 hours).

• CH – Choose a channel (2–69 or 1–125 for antenna or cable channels respectively, excluding skip channels), or one of the external inputs from which to record.

• Mode – Select FINE , SP , LP , EP or AUTO (See Setting the picture quality/recording time on page 43). If

Manual Recording is on, then you can also select the

MN setting.

• Ttl Name Input – Optionally, you can enter a name for the recording up to 32 characters. (Highlight

Program Set then press this option.)

(cursor down) to access

4 After entering all the timer recording information, highlight ‘Program set’ and press

ENTER.

The timer recording list screen is displayed again. The timer program you just input appears in the list.

• The rightmost column in the timer recording screen

( Confirm ) shows whether there’s enough space to record your timer program. If you selected a daily or weekly program, the date of the last recording that will fit on the disc appears (up to a maximum of one month ahead).

• If the timer program is too long to fit into the available disc space, the message Time Over appears. The program will record until the disc is full.

• If Optimized Rec (see Optimized Rec on page 82) is set to On , the recorder will adjust the recording quality to try and fit the recording on the disc. If the program is too long even when recorded in EP

(extended play), the message Time Over appears.

• If there are already the maximum number of titles or chapters on the disc, the message Title Over or

Data Over appears. (There can be up to 99 titles on a disc.)

• If a timer program overlaps another in the list, the message Overlap appears.

• If no recordable disc is loaded, the message Can’t

Rec appears.

• Standby is displayed when the recorder is in timer recording standby.

• Recording is displayed when a timer recording is in progress.

5 To exit the timer recording screen, press HOME

MENU.

• If you change the Auto Channel Setting (from cable to antenna or the other way around), existing timer programs will be erased.

Timer recording using the VCR Plus+ programming system

This system makes programming timer recordings very simple. Most TV guides publish PlusCode numbers with their program details. If you want to make a timer recording of a program, you just input the corresponding code. The date, start, stop and channel settings are made automatically. All you have to do is tell the recorder the recording mode, and whether it’s a once-only recording or a regular recording.

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VCR Plus+

CLEAR

HOME

MENU

ENTER

Tip

• You can check the timer program settings by pressing TIMER REC to display the timer recording screen.

VCR Plus+ programming with the power off

You can enter a PlusCode number when the recorder is in standby.

VCR Plus+

CLEAR

REC MODE

VCR Plus+

PlusCode#

Rec Times Once Daily Weekly

0 9 to input

REC MODE to change to change level

ENTER

1 Press ‘VCR Plus+’ to display the VCR Plus+ program screen.

You can also access this screen from the Home Menu

(press HOME MENU , select Timer Recording , then VCR

Plus+ ).

Rec Mode MN21

3 9 9 2 4 to change

Important

• You can’t use this feature until you have set up the guide channels. See VCR Plus+ CH Setting on page 77

• You can’t change the recording mode.

• You can’t program daily or weekly timer recordings.

1 Press ‘VCR Plus+’.

The front panel display shows the current recording mode and prompts you to enter the PlusCode number.

• Use the number buttons to enter the PlusCode number. (To clear the last digit entered, press

CLEAR .)

• Press REC MODE to change the recording quality

(see also Setting the picture quality/recording time on page 43). If Manual Recording is on, then you can also select the MN setting.

• Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select the

Once , Daily or Weekly recording option.

2 After making the settings, press ENTER.

The program details are shown at the bottom of the screen for a few seconds then the screen is automatically exited.

• If you haven’t set up the guide channels (or at least the guide channel for the PlusCode number that you entered), the recorder will prompt you to enter the channel number that the TV program is showing on.

P L US CODE

2 Use the number buttons to enter the PlusCode number.

2 9 32 4

• To clear the last digit entered, press CLEAR .

3 Press ENTER.

The display shows the timer settings:

Date Start time End time Recording channel.

• If CODE ERROR appears in the display, check that the PlusCode number is correct and start again from step 1 .

• If CAN’T SET appears in the display, it means that although you entered a valid PlusCode number, the program has already finished, or the guide channel is not set.

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Extending a timer recording in progress

You can extend a timer recording beyond the programmed end time in two different ways. This can be useful if a broadcast program overruns, for example.

CLEAR

2 Use the (cursor up) button to highlight the current timer recording (‘Recording’ is shown in the

‘Confirm’ column), then press ENTER.

A screen showing details of the timer recording appears.

From this screen, only the recording stop time can be changed.

HOME

MENU

ENTER

Timer Recording

Date Start Stop CH Rec Mode

12/12 TUE 10 00 AM 11 00 AM 26 SP

Program Set

Ttl Name Input

PREV

REC

NEXT

STOP REC TIMER REC

Moving the end time by 30-minute blocks

1 During timer recording, press and hold three seconds.

REC for

The timer indicator disappears from the front panel display.

2 Press REC repeatedly to extend recording in 30 minute increments.

Programming a new end time

1 During timer recording, press TIMER REC to display the Timer Recording screen.

You can also access the Timer Recording screen from the Home Menu (press HOME MENU , select Timer

Recording , then Timer Recording (View) ).

3 Set a new Stop time for the timer recording.

Use the

(cursor left/right) buttons to select the hour or minute field, then use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to change the time.

4 Press ENTER to set the new time and exit the screen.

Recording will continue until the new stop time is reached.

Canceling and stopping a timer recording in progress

After a timer recording has started, you can cancel the program (but continue recording), or stop recording completely if you need to.

REC STOP REC

Timer Recording

Date Start Stop CH Mode Confirm

12/13 WED 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 32 SP Recording

New Input

DVD Remain 1h00m(FINE)

1/1

1 During timer recording, press and hold three seconds.

REC for

Only the program is canceled (the timer indicator disappears); recording continues so that you can manually stop recording whenever you like.

2 When you want to stop recording completely, press STOP REC.

Preventing use of the recorder before a timer recording (child lock)

You can make all the front panel and remote control buttons inoperative using the child lock feature. This is useful when you set a timer recording and want to make sure that the timer settings are not changed before recording has finished.

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1 If the recorder is on, switch it into standby.

2 Press and hold STOP on the front panel for 3 seconds to lock the controls.

The front panel display briefly shows LOCK . If any buttons are pressed on the remote or front panel, LOCK is briefly displayed again.

• To unlock the recorder, press and hold STOP on the front panel for 3 seconds until the display shows

UNLOCK .

• To cancel a timer recording when the recorder is locked, first unlock the recorder (see above), then press and hold REC for 3 seconds.

Timer recording FAQ

Simultaneous recording and playback

VR mode

A feature called Chase Play makes it possible to watch a recording in progress from the start of the recording (as in, playback is ‘chasing’ the recording). For example, perhaps you have to miss the first 30 minutes of a movie on TV; you can start recording, then start watching the movie, from the beginning, while the recorder is still recording 30 minutes ahead of you.

In fact, you’re not just limited to watching the recording in progress; you can watch anything else already on the

DVD by selecting it from the Disc Navigator screen (see

Using the Disc Navigator with recordable discs on page 34).

Frequently Asked Questions

• Even though the timer is set, the recorder doesn’t start recording!

Check that the disc loaded is recordable, not locked

(see Lock Disc on page 70), and that there are fewer than 99 titles already on the DVD.

• The recorder won’t let me enter a timer program! Why not?

You can’t enter a timer program if the clock isn’t set.

• What happens when two or more timer programs overlap?

Basically, the program with the earlier recording start time has priority. However, the recorder will start recording the program with the later start time after the earlier program is finished. If two programs have the same times (but different channels, for example), the program set most recently takes priority.

• I entered a timer program, but the recorder doesn’t confirm whether or not it’s OK. Why not?

Timer confirmation only works for DVD recordings when there is a recordable disc loaded. Also make sure that the disc is not locked (see Lock Disc on page 70) and that there are fewer than 99 titles already recorded. Note that it’s possible that although the timer recording screen says OK , the recording doesn’t complete successfully because of some other reason, such as a damaged disc, etc.

Important

• Note that you must use a DVD-RW Ver. 1.1/2x or Ver.

1.2 disc to be able to use this feature.

• You may not be able to use this feature with DVD-RW discs initialized on another recorder.

• During recording, press PLAY to start playback from the beginning of the current recording, or press

DISC NAVIGATOR and select another title to play from there.

You can use all the usual playback controls, such as pause, slow-motion play, scan and skip.

• To stop playback, press continue).

STOP (recording will

• To stop recording, press continue).

STOP REC (playback will

Note

• You can’t start playback immediately after recording starts.

• When scanning, no sound is output if the recorder is also recording (see Scanning discs on page 35).

• You can’t use this feature during Auto Start

Recording, or in Auto Start Recording standby.

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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.

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 43 for more details.

INPUT

SELECT

REC

ENTER

CLEAR

REC MODE

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.

If you want to use this recorder with the timer features of your satellite tuner, see Information for cable/satellite/STB

(set-top box) users on page 92.

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

See Chapter 2 ( Connecting up ) for connection options.

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

There are three analog inputs and a DV digital input

(DVR-320 only). 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) (DVR-320 only)

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 78).

• If the aspect ratio is distorted (squashed or stretched), adjust on the source component or your

TV before recording.

3 Set up the recorder.

• Use REC MODE to set the recording quality. See

Setting the picture quality/recording time on page 43 for detailed information.

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.

1 Set 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.

2 Load a recordable disc into this recorder.

3 Check that the ‘Audio In’ settings for ‘External

Audio’ and ‘Dual Mono Recording’ are as you want them.

See Audio In settings on page 78 for more on these settings.

4 Set 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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5 Press HOME MENU and select ‘Timer Recording’, then ‘Auto Start Rec’.

6 Select ‘Start’ to switch Auto Start Recording on, or ‘Cancel’ to switch off.

7 Switch the recorder into standby.

The AUTO indicator in the front panel display lights.

The recorder will automatically switch on and start recording when the other component comes on.

Recording stops when the external component switches off.

• To cancel Auto Start Recording, press

ON . The indicator goes off.

STANDBY/

• To cancel Auto Start Recording once recording has already started, press REC for 3 seconds, then

STOP REC .

• If you use the REC button to extend a timer recording that is active during Auto Start Recording standby, Auto Start Recording is canceled. (If you want to program a new end time for the timer recording, press the front panel + button for 3 seconds, then program the new time (see also

Extending a timer recording in progress on page 49).

Note that Auto Start Recording is canceled when you do this.)

Recording from a DV camcorder

(DVR-320 only)

VR mode Video mode

You can record from a DV camcorder connected to the

DV IN/OUT jack on the front panel of this recorder. Using the recorder’s remote, you can control both the camcorder and this recorder.

Before recording, make sure that the audio input for the

DV IN/OUT jack is setup (see DV Input (DVR-320 only) on page 78).

CLEAR

ENTER

HOME

MENU RETURN

REV SCAN

PAUSE STOP

PLAY FWD SCAN

STEP/SLOW

REC MODE

Note

• You can’t set Auto Start Recording when:

• the recorder is recording or in timer recording standby.

• there is no recordable disc loaded.

• the disc loaded is locked.

• the disc loaded already contains the maximum number of titles (99).

• If Auto Start Recording is set, it will not start if another timer recording is in progress.

• Timer recordings take precedence over Auto Start

Recording. Auto Start Recording will stop if a timer recording is due to start. After the timer recording has finished, Auto Start Recording will resume.

Important

• The source signal must be DVC-SD format

• Some camcorders cannot be controlled using this recorder’s remote.

• If you connect a second recorder using a DV cable, you cannot control the second unit from this one.

• You can’t control this unit remotely from a component connected to the DV IN/OUT jack.

• You can’t record date and time information from DV cassette.

• During DV recording, if a part of the tape is blank, or has copy-protected material on it, this recorder will pause recording. Recording will restart automatically when there is a recordable signal.

• For best results when recording from a DV camcorder to this recorder, we recommend cueing the camcorder to the place you want to start recording from and setting the camcorder to playpause.

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1 Make sure your digital camcorder is connected to the front panel DV IN/OUT jack.

Also, set the camcorder to VTR mode.

2 Set up the recorder.

• Use REC MODE to set the recording quality. See

Setting the picture quality/recording time on page 43 for detailed information.

• Make sure a recordable disc is loaded.

3 From the Initial Settings menu, check that the DV audio input is setup as you require.

See DV Input (DVR-320 only) on page 78 for more on this.

• Check also that the Audio In settings for External

Audio and Dual Mono Recording are as you want them (see Audio In settings on page 78).

4 Press HOME MENU and select ‘DV Record’ from the menu.

• DV recording only works when the digital camcorder is in VTR mode with a tape loaded.

5 Find the place on the camcorder tape that you want to start recording from.

For best results, pause playback at the point from which you want to record.

• Depending on your camcorder, you can use this recorder’s remote to control the camcorder using the

, , , , , and buttons.

6 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select

‘Start Rec’ and press ENTER.

• While recording, you cannot exit the DV recording screen using the HOME MENU or RETURN button.

Note

• Depending on the connected camcorder, you may not be able to control it using the remote control supplied with this recorder.

• If the audio subcode on the DV tape cannot be read correctly, the audio type will not switch automatically. You can switch the audio manually from the External Audio setting (page 78).

• See also DV-related messages on page 91 if you encounter an error while using the DV IN/OUT jack.

Frequently Asked Questions

• I can’t get my DV camcorder to work with the recorder!

Check that the DV cable is properly connected. Also make sure that what you’re trying to record is not copy-protected.

If it still doesn’t work, try switching off the camcorder then switch back on.

• There’s a picture, but no sound!

Try switching the DV Input setting (see DV Input

(DVR-320 only) on page 78) between Stereo 1 and

Stereo 2 .

Stop

1.02.22

Control with these buttons

Stop

Start Rec

Pause Rec

Stop Rec

Remain

SP (2h00m/DVD)

1h40m

• Recording is automatically paused if the recorder detects no signal, or a copy-protected signal.

Recording restarts when there is a non-copyprotected signal.

• You can pause or stop the recording by selecting

Pause Rec or Stop Rec from the on-screen display.

You cannot control the camcorder from this remote control during recording.

• If you restart recording after stopping the camcorder, the first few seconds of the camcorder tape will not be recorded. Use the pause button on your camcorder instead and recording will start immediately.

• VR Mode only: A chapter marker is inserted every time there is a break in the timecode on the DV tape. This happens when the recording is stopped or paused then restarted, for example.

Recording from the DV output

(DVR-320 only)

VR mode Video mode

You can record non-copy-protected material from a DVD to a camcorder connected to the DV IN/OUT jack.

1 Connect the camcorder to the DV IN/OUT jack of this recorder.

2 Find the place you want to start recording from.

3 Start recording on the camcorder.

4 Play the source material.

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3 Select ‘Finalize’.

Playing your recordings on other DVD players

VR mode Video mode

Most regular DVD players can play finalized discs recorded in Video mode. A number of players (including many Pioneer models) can also play DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode, finalized or not. Check the manual that came with the player to check what kinds of discs it will play.

When you finalize a Video mode disc, a title menu is created from which you can select titles when you play the disc. There are a number of different styles of title menu to choose from to suit the content of the disc.

All the title menus are navigated in the usual way, pressing MENU or TOP MENU to display the menu, then using the /// (cursor buttons) followed by

ENTER to select titles and start playback.

Disc Setup

Basic

Initialize

Finalize

Undo Finalize

Finalize

TITLE MENU

Next Screen

Start

4 Select ‘Finalize’ from the finalize options, then

‘Next Screen’.

5 For Video mode discs only, select a title menu style, then select ‘Yes’ to start finalization or ‘No’ to cancel.

The menu you select will be the one that appears when the ‘top menu’ is selected on any DVD player.

TITLE MENU

Finalizing a disc

VR mode Video mode

Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings in place so that the disc can be played on a regular DVD player or computer equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM drive.

Note that the disc name will appear in the title menu after you finalize a disc. Make sure the disc name is as you want it before you finalize the disc as it can’t be changed afterwards. If you want to rename the disc, see Input Disc

Name on page 70 before starting the steps below.

Important

• Once you’ve finalized a disc recorded in Video mode, you can’t edit or record anything else on that disc.

However, the finalization on a DVD-RW disc maybe

‘undone’; see Undo Finalize on page 71 for how to do this.

• A VR mode disc can still be recorded and edited on this recorder even after finalizing.

1 Load the disc you want to finalize.

Make sure that the recorder is stopped before proceeding.

2 Press HOME MENU and select ‘Disc Setup’.

• Discs recorded partially or fully on the Pioneer

DVR-7000 DVD recorder do not support this feature.

These discs will have only a text title menu when finalized on this recorder.

6 The recorder will now start finalizing the disc.

During finalization:

• If the finalization process is going to take more than around 4 minutes, you can press ENTER to cancel.

Around 4 minutes before completion, the option to cancel disappears.

• How long finalization takes depends on the type of disc, how much is recorded on the disc and the number of titles on the disc. A disc recorded in VR mode can take up to 1 hour to finalize. A disc recorded in Video mode can take up to 20 minutes.

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Initializing a DVD-RW disc

DVD-RW

When you first load a blank disc, the recorder will initialize it automatically for recording. You can also manually initialize DVD-RW discs.

You can initialize a disc for either Video mode recording or VR mode recording.

Important

• Initializing a disc will erase everything recorded on it.

Make sure there is nothing on the disc that you want to keep!

• You may not be able to re-initialize a disc in a different format if it was originally initialized on an older DVD recorder.

1 Press HOME MENU and select ‘Disc Setup’.

2 Select ‘Initialize’

Disc Setup

Basic

Initialize

Finalize

VR Mode

Video Mode

Start

3 Select ‘Video Mode’ or ‘VR Mode’ from the initialize options.

4 Select ‘Start’.

It takes about 40 seconds to initialize the disc.

Initializing Disc

1 min left

Note

• By default, the recorder initializes blank DVD-RW discs for VR mode recording. See DVD-RW Auto Init.

on page 83 if you want to change the default to Video mode.

• If a disc was previously finalized on an older DVD recorder, you may not be able to re-initialize and/or initialize it for Video mode recording.

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Chapter 7

Editing

Using the Disc Navigator you can edit video content on unfinalized Video mode and VR mode DVD discs. The editing features available in the Disc Navigator depend on whether you are editing video on a Video mode or VR mode DVD, and whether you’re editing Original content, or a Play List.

With unfinalized Video mode DVDs, there are a limited number of editing commands, including naming, locking and erasing titles. Once a Video mode disc has been finalized, further editing is not possible. You can still use the Disc

Navigator to select titles for playback, however (see Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc.

on page 33).

There are two ways to edit VR mode DVD-RW discs. You can directly edit the Original content of the disc, or you can create and edit a Play List. The Play List doesn’t actually change any of the content on the disc, but just controls how the content is played back (rather like the program play feature found on CD players).

The Disc Navigator screen

Edit mode

Currently selected title

Disc Navigator

Video Mode

DVD

1 2

Disc recording mode

Disc Navigator menu options

Play

Erase

Ttl Name

Lock

All Erase

Undo

11/04Wed 12:30PM 2ch LP

Recording Time

4 5

0h30m40s

DVD Remain

0h37m(FINE)

1/1

Information for selected title

DISC NAVIGATOR

CLEAR

PLAY LIST

HOME

MENU

ENTER

RETURN

PLAY

PREV NEXT

Locked title indicator

Recording time available in the displayed recording mode

Number of title pages

1 Press DISC NAVIGATOR to display the Disc

Navigator screen.

Playback will automatically stop when you do this.

Disc Navigator

Original

DVD

1 2 3

5 6

DVD Remain

0h37m(FINE)

Play

Erase

Ttl Name

Chpt Edit

Erase Sec

Undo

1/1

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• You can also access the Disc Navigator from the

Home Menu (press HOME MENU , select Disc

Navigator then press ENTER ).

• Use the

(cursor up/down) buttons to highlight the command you want from the menu options on the left, then press ENTER . Most commands require you then to select a title (or chapter) or location from the thumbnail views area of the screen. Use the /

// (cursor buttons) followed by ENTER to do this.

• When in the thumbnails area of the screen, use the

PREV ( ) and NEXT ( ) buttons to display the previous/next page if there are more than six titles/ chapters.

• As you highlight different thumbnails, information about the title/chapter is shown in the central area of the screen. Press DISPLAY to change the information displayed.

• If you are editing a VR mode disc, press PLAYLIST to switch between Original and Play List Disc Navigator screens.

Playlist / Original indicator

Disc Navigator

Play List

DVD

Play

Erase

Ttl Name

Chpt Edit

Erase Sec

Undo

DVD Remain

0h37m(FINE)

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Disc Navigator menu options

The commands available from the Disc Navigator for different disc types is shown below.

Video mode

• Play – Play a title (page 58)

• Title Name ( Ttl Name ) – Name or rename a title

(page 58)

• Lock/Unlock – Lock or unlock a title to prevent accidental changes being made (page 61)

• Erase – Erase a title (page 58)

• Erase All – Erase all titles (page 61)

• Undo – Undo the last change (page 61)

VR mode (Original)

• Play – Play a title (page 58)

• Title Name ( Ttl Name ) – Name or rename a title

(page 58)

• Lock/Unlock – Lock or unlock a title to prevent accidental changes being made (page 61)

• Erase – Erase a title (page 58)

• Erase All – Erase all titles (page 61)

• Undo – Undo the last change (page 61)

• Chapter Edit ( Chpt Edit ) – Make detailed changes to chapters in a title (page 59)

• Erase Section (Erase Sec) – Erase a part of a title

(page 60)

• Press RETURN to get back to the menu options on the left from the thumbnail area of the Disc

Navigator.

2 To exit the Disc Navigator, press HOME MENU .

Remember

• You can change the thumbnail pictures used for titles using the NAVI MARK button—see Changing the thumbnail picture for a title on page 34.

VR mode (Play List)

• Create – Make a new Play List title (page 62)

• Chapter Edit ( Chpt Edit ) – Make detailed changes to chapters in a Play List title (page 63)

• Move – Move the position of a title in the Play List

(page 65)

• Erase All – Erase all titles in the Play List (page 65)

• Undo – Undo the last change (page 61)

• Play – Play a title (page 62)

• Erase – Erase a title from the Play List (page 62)

• Title Name ( Ttl Name ) – Name or rename a title in the Play List (page 62)

• Combine – Combine two Play List titles into one

(page 65)

• Divide – Divide a Play List title into two (page 65)

• Erase Section (Erase Sec) – Erase a part of a title

(page 64)

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Editing VR mode Original and Video mode content

These commands affect the actual content stored on the

DVD-R/RW.

1 Select ‘Erase’ from the Disc Navigator menu options.

2 Use the /// (cursor buttons) to select the title you want to erase, then press ENTER.

Disc Navigator

Original

DVD

1 Remember

• If you are editing a VR mode disc, use the PLAYLIST button to switch to the Disc Navigator Original screen.

Play

VR mode Video mode

Use this function to start playback of a title.

1 Select ‘Play’ from the Disc Navigator menu options.

2 Use the /// (cursor buttons) to select the title you want to play, then press ENTER or PLAY.

Play

Erase

Ttl Name

Chpt Edit

Erase Sec

Undo

11/04Wed 12:30PM 2ch LP

Erase Title?

Yes

DVD Remain

0h37m(FINE)

1/1

3 Highlight ‘Yes’ to confirm, or ‘No’ to cancel, then press ENTER.

4 Press RETURN to go back to the Disc Navigator menu options, or select another title to erase.

Disc Navigator

Video Mode

DVD

1 2 3

Tip

• You can erase a title quickly by pressing CLEAR when the title is highlighted. Confirm the edit by pressing

ENTER . (You can also use this method to erase titles when using the Play function, above.)

Play

Erase

Ttl Name

Lock

Erase All

Undo

11/04Wed 12:30PM 2ch LP

4 5 6

DVD Remain

0h37m(FINE)

Playback of the title you selected starts.

1/1

Tip

• You can also use the front panel controls for the Play function: Press DISC NAVIGATOR , then use the + / – buttons to select a title. Press PLAY to start playback.

Title Name (Ttl Name)

VR mode Video mode

You can give titles new names of up to 64 characters long for VR mode recordings and 32 characters for Video mode recordings.

1 Select ‘Ttl Name’ from the Disc Navigator menu options.

2 Use the /// (cursor buttons) to select the title you want to name, then press ENTER to go to the name input screen.

3 Input a name for the selected title.

Erase

VR mode Video mode

The Erase title command does slightly different things depending on what you are currently editing. If you are editing Original content on a VR mode disc the title will be erased from the disc and the available recording time will increase accordingly.

If you erase titles from a Video mode DVD-R disc, the title will disappear from the list of titles, but the available recording time will not increase. Erasing a title from a

Video mode DVD-RW disc increases the available recording time only if it is the last title on the disc.

Input Title Name

1 1/04Wed 12:30PM 2ch LP

CAPS small

A B C D E F G H I J K L M . , ? !

N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z ( ) : ;

A A A A A A Æ

E E E E I I I I #

D N O O O O O ø U U U U Y ß $ %

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 c

+ – / @ [ ¥ ] ˆ ÷

x ±

_ &

£ \ § ¨ © ¬ – ®

2 3 ´

µ ¸ – /

¿ `

OK Clear Space

• Use the /// (cursor buttons) and ENTER to select characters.

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• A name generated automatically by the recorder will already be in the name input section of the screen.

Use the

buttons to change the cursor position.

• Select CAPS or small to change to upper or lowercase, or use the CASE SELECTION buttons ( /

• You can also use the CLEAR button to delete characters directly (press and hold for 2 seconds to delete the whole name). For other remote control key shortcuts, see Using the remote key shortcuts to input a name below.

• For discs formatted on a different DVD recorder, you will see only a limited character set.

4 Highlight ‘OK’ then press ENTER to enter the name and return to the main Disc Navigator screen.

• To return to the main Disc Navigator screen without saving changes to the title name, press RETURN .

5 Press RETURN to go back to the Disc Navigator menu options, or select another title to name.

Using the remote key shortcuts to input a name

The table below shows the remote control key shortcuts that you can use to input characters in the name input screen. Pressing a button repeatedly cycles through the characters shown.

If you want to enter two characters in succession that are both on the same button (for example a P and an R ), press to advance the cursor one space manually between inputting the two characters.

Key

Characters

. , ‘ ? ! – & 1 a b c 2 ä à á â ã

æ ç d e f 3 è é ë ê g h i 4 î ï ì í ¡ j k l 5 £

[cursor back]

[change case]

Key

Characters m n o 6 ö ô ò ó ø ñ p q r s 7 $

ÿ/ß

*1 t u v 8 ü ù û ú w x y z 9

[cursor forward]

CLEAR [clear character]

Chapter Edit (Chpt Edit)

VR mode

When editing VR mode DVDs you can edit individual chapters within a title, with commands for erasing, combining and dividing. You can also play individual chapters to check their content.

1 Select ‘Chpt Edit’ from the Disc Navigator menu options.

2 Use the /// (cursor buttons) to select the title that contains the chapters you want to edit, then press ENTER.

Chapter Edit

Original

DVD Title

11/04Wed 12:30PM 2ch LP

2 3

Erase

Divide

Combine

Preview

Undo

Back

Chapter

0h03m

1/1

After selecting a title, thumbnails of each chapter appear and you’ll see that the Disc Navigator menu items change to the chapter editing commands:

• Erase – Erase chapters: Select the chapter you want to erase and press ENTER (see also the note below).

• Divide – Divide a chapter into two or more parts:

Select the chapter you want to divide. From the following screen use the playback controls (

, ,

, etc) to find the point at which you want to divide the chapter. With Divide highlighted, press

ENTER .

Divide Chapter

Original

DVD Title 12/01Wed 12:18AM

1 Recording Time

0h01m24s

1-3

Play Pause

Chapter

0h00m

0.00.52.17

Divide

Back

VCR

Plus+

<space> [finish name input]

( ) _ / : ; “ ‘ ^ @ # ∗ % ¥ | + =

{ } [ ] < >

*1 lower-case: ÿ; upper-case: ß

You can keep dividing the chapter as many times as you wish (up to 999 chapters per disc). Highlight Exit and press ENTER to return to the Chapter Edit screen.

• Combine – Combine two adjacent chapters into one:

Highlight the bar divider between two adjacent chapters and press ENTER (see also the note below)

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• Preview – Preview chapters: Select the chapter you want to play; press STOP to return to the chapter edit screen.

• Undo – Undo the last command (only works with VR mode disc edits).

3 Press RETURN to get back to the menu options on the left side of the screen.

4 To return to the Disc Navigator screen, press

RETURN again, or select ‘Back’ from the menu options on the left.

3 Use the playback controls ( , , , , etc) to find the start of the section to erase, then (with

‘From’ highlighted) press ENTER.

The bar at the bottom of the screen shows the current play position in the title. After pressing ENTER , a marker appears under the bar to show the start of the section.

Play Pause

From

0.02.09.17

Note

• It may not be possible to erase chapters less than 5 seconds long.

• It may not always be possible to combine two chapters, even though they are adjacent. If a chapter has been divided into three, then the middle chapter erased, it is not possible to combine the two remaining chapters into one.

Erase Section (Erase Sec)

VR mode

Using this command you can delete a part of an Original title, ideal for cutting out the commercial breaks in a recording made from the TV.

1 Select ‘Erase Sec’ from the Disc Navigator menu options.

2 Use the /// (cursor buttons) to select a title.

After selecting a title, the Erase Sec screen appears fro which you can mark the start and end points of the section to erase.

4 In the same way, find the end of the section to erase, then (with ‘To’ highlighted) press ENTER.

After pressing ENTER , another marker appears under the bar to show the end of the section, with the section itself marked in red.

5 Select ‘Yes’ to confirm, or ‘No’ to cancel, then press ENTER.

• You may not be able to erase very short sections (less than five seconds).

6 Erase another section from the same title, or press RETURN to get back to the main Disc Navigator screen.

Inserting chapter markers into a title

VR mode

You can create new chapters within a title using the CHP

MARK button while playing the title or during recording.

This is useful not just for navigation of the disc content but also for editing purposes.

Erase Sec

Original

DVD

Title 2

Erase Sec

12/01Wed 12:18AM

Recording Time

1-3

Play Pause

0h01m24s

0.00.52.17

From

Back

PAUSE

CHP

MARK

1 Start playback of the title you want to create new chapter markers in.

You can use the Play command from the Disc Navigator menu to do this.

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2 Press CHP MARK at any point where you want a new chapter to begin.

A chapter marker icon appears on-screen briefly to confirm a new chapter mark has been inserted:

2 Use the /// (cursor buttons) to select the title you want to lock (or unlock), then press ENTER.

Disc Navigator

Original

DVD

1 2 3

• For greater control over the exact position of chapter markers it can be useful to use the PAUSE button and/or the slow-motion and frame advance/reverse controls ( / ).

Lock

Erase All

11/15Wed 12:30PM 2ch LP

Undo

DVD Remain

0h37m(FINE)

1/1

Note

• You cannot insert chapter markers during Auto Start

Recording.

• If you pause a recording in VR mode, the recorder automatically starts a new chapter when you restart the recording.

• When recording in Video mode, the recorder automatically puts chapter markers in at regular intervals. It is not possible to add extra chapter markers manually after recording (see also Auto

Chapter (Video) on page 83).

• When recording in VR mode, the recorder automatically puts chapter markers in when the audio format changes.

• The Play List and Original content on a disc can each contain up to 999 chapters.

An unlocked title will become locked; a locked title will be unlocked. Locked titles are shown in the Disc Navigator with a padlock icon.

3 Press RETURN to go back to the Disc Navigator menu options, or select another title to lock/unlock.

Erase All

VR mode Video mode

This erases all unlocked titles from the disc (see also Lock

/ Unlock above).

1 Select ‘Erase All’ from the Disc Navigator menu options.

2 Select ‘Yes’ to confirm, or ‘No’ to cancel, then press ENTER.

Disc Navigator

Original

DVD

1 2 3

Lock / Unlock

VR mode Video mode

You can lock a title so that it can’t be edited or erased accidently. If you do need to edit it, you can always unlock it later.

Lock

Erase All

DVD Remain

0h37m(FINE)

Undo

Erase all titles?

Yes No

1/1

Important

• You can’t undo any edits made before changing the lock status. You also can’t undo a lock/unlock command using the Undo option from the Disc

Navigator menu.

1 Select ‘Lock’ from the Disc Navigator menu options.

Undo

VR mode Video mode

If you make a mistake while editing, you can generally undo it. There are three levels of undo (in other words, you can undo the last three edits you made).

• Select ‘Undo’ from the Disc Navigator menu options.

• You can’t undo anything after exiting the Disc

Navigator screen.

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Editing

Creating and editing a VR mode Play

List

VR mode

A Play List is a kind of virtual content based on the actual

(Original) content of the disc. The main advantages of this type of editing is that it is non-destructive of the video content on the disc, and it allows greater control over editing, so that you end up with the content exactly as you want it.

Erase

VR mode

This command erases a title only from the Play List. The title remains in the Original content and the available recording time does not increase.

1 Select ‘Erase’ from the Disc Navigator Play List menu options.

2 Select the title you want to erase, then press

ENTER.

Remember

• Use the PLAYLIST button to switch to the Play List edit screen.

• The Play List can contain a maximum of 99 titles.

Disc Navigator

Play List

DVD

1 2 3

DVD Remain

0h37m(FINE)

11/04Wed 12:30PM 2ch LP

Play

Erase

Ttl Name

Chpt Edit

Erase Sec

Undo

Erase Title?

Yes No

1/1

Play

VR mode

Use this function to start playback of a title.

1 Select ‘Play’ from the Disc Navigator Play List menu options.

2 Select the title you want to play, then press

ENTER.

3 Highlight ‘Yes’ to confirm, or ‘No’ to cancel, then press ENTER.

4 Press RETURN to go back to the Disc Navigator menu options, or select another title to erase.

Disc Navigator

Play List

DVD

1 2 3

Note

• The remaining recording time doesn’t change when you erase something from the Play List.

Play

Erase

Ttl Name

Chpt Edit

Erase Sec

Undo

11/04Wed 12:30PM 2ch LP

Playback of the title you selected starts.

DVD Remain

0h37m(FINE)

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Tip

• You can also use the front panel controls for the Play function: Press DISC NAVIGATOR , then use the + / – buttons to select a title. Press playback.

PLAY to start

Title Name (Ttl Name)

VR mode

You can give titles new names of up to 64 characters long.

1 Select ‘Ttl Name’ from the Disc Navigator Play

List menu options.

2 Select the title you want to name, then press

ENTER.

3 Input a name for the selected title.

Input Title Name

1 1/04Wed 12:30PM 2ch LP

CAPS small

A B C D E F G H I J K L M . , ? !

N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z ( ) : ;

A A A A A A Æ

E E E E I I I I #

D N O O O O O

U U U U Y ß $ %

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 c

+ – / @ [ ¥ ] ˆ

2 3

–

1 /

_ &

¶ · 1

¿ `

OK Clear Space

Press ENTER after selecting each character.

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• A name generated automatically by the recorder will already be in the name input section of the screen.

Use the

buttons to change the cursor position.

• Select CAPS or small to change to upper or lowercase, or use the CASE SELECTION buttons ( /

• For discs formatted on a different DVD recorder, you will see only a limited character set.

4 Highlight ‘OK’, then press ENTER to fix the name and return to the main Disc Navigator screen.

• To return to the main Disc Navigator screen without saving changes to the title name, press RETURN .

5 Press RETURN to go back to the Disc Navigator menu options, or select another title to name.

Chapter Edit (Chpt Edit)

VR mode

When editing VR mode DVDs you can edit individual chapters within a title, with commands for erasing, moving, combining and dividing. You can also play individual chapters to check their content.

1 Select ‘Chpt Edit’ from the Disc Navigator Play

List menu options.

2 Select the title that contains the chapters you want to edit, then press ENTER.

After selecting a title, thumbnails of each chapter appear and you’ll see that the Disc Navigator menu items change to the chapter editing commands:

• Divide – Divide a chapter into two or more parts:

Select the chapter you want to divide. From the following screen use the playback controls (

, ,

, etc) to find the point at which you want to divide the chapter. With Divide highlighted, press

ENTER .

Divide Chapter

Play List

DVD Title 12/01Wed 12:18AM

1 Recording Time

0h01m24s

1-3

Play Pause

Chapter

0h00m

0.00.52.17

Divide

Back

You can keep dividing the chapter as many times as you wish (up to 999 chapters per disc). Highlight Exit and press ENTER to return to the Chapter Edit screen.

• Combine – Combine two adjacent chapters into one:

Select the dividing line between two adjacent chapters and press ENTER .

• Move – Rearrange chapters: Select the chapter you want to move, press ENTER , then highlight the new location for it, then press ENTER again.

• Preview – Preview chapters: Select the chapter you want to play; press edit screen.

STOP to return to the chapter

• Undo – Undo the last command.

3 Press RETURN to get back to the menu options on the left side of the screen.

4 To return to the Disc Navigator screen, press

RETURN again, or select ‘Back’ from the menu options on the left.

Chapter Edit

Play List

DVD Title

10/07Wed 3:00PM 2ch LP

Erase

Divide

Combine

Move

Undo

Back

Chapter

0h03m

1/1

• Erase – Erase chapters: Select the chapter you want to erase and press ENTER .

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Erase Section (Erase Sec)

VR mode

Using this command you can delete a part of a Play List title, ideal for cutting out the commercial breaks in a recording made from the TV.

1 Select ‘Erase Sec’ from the Disc Navigator menu options.

2 Use the /// (cursor buttons) to select a title.

After selecting a title, the Erase Sec screen appears fro which you can mark the start and end points of the section to erase.

Create

VR mode

Use this function to add an Original title to the Play List.

When you do this, the whole title is put into the Play List

(you can erase bits you don’t need later—see Chapter Edit

(Chpt Edit) on page 63).

The title appears in the Play List complete with the chapter markers that appear in the Original. However, if you add more chapter markers to the Original later, these are not automatically copied over into the Play List title.

You can add up to 99 titles to the Play List.

1 Select ‘Create’ from the Disc Navigator Play List menu options.

2 Use the /// (cursor buttons) to select the insertion point for the new title, then press ENTER.

Erase Sec

Play List

DVD

Title 2

Erase Sec

12/01Wed 12:18AM

Recording Time

1-3

Play Pause

0h01m24s

0.00.52.17

From

Back

Disc Navigator

Play List

DVD 1 2

3 Use the playback controls ( , , , , etc) to find the start of the section to erase, then (with

‘From’ highlighted) press ENTER.

The bar at the bottom of the screen shows the current play position in the title. After pressing ENTER , a marker appears under the bar to show the start of the section.

Create

Move

Divide

Combine

Erase All

Undo

DVD Remain

0h37m(FINE)

1/1

If there are no titles in the Play List yet, this step does not apply.

3 Use the /// (cursor buttons) to select an

Original title to put into the Play List.

Play Pause

From

0.02.09.17

Disc Navigator

Play List

DVD ORG1 ORG2 ORG3

Create

Move

Divide

Combine

Erase All

Undo

11/15Wed 12:30PM 2ch LP

ORG4

DVD Remain

0h37m(FINE)

1/1

4 In the same way, find the end of the section to erase, then (with ‘To’ highlighted) press ENTER.

After pressing ENTER , another marker appears under the bar to show the end of the section, with the section itself marked in red.

5 Select ‘Yes’ to confirm, or ‘No’ to cancel, then press ENTER.

• You may not be able to erase very short sections (less than five seconds).

6 Erase another section from the same title, or press RETURN to get back to the main Disc Navigator screen.

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4 Press ENTER to add the title.

The new title appears in the updated Play List.

4 Press RETURN to go back to the Disc Navigator menu options, or select another title to move.

Disc Navigator

Play List

DVD

Create

Move

Divide

Combine

Erase All

Undo

2 3

DVD Remain

0h37m(FINE)

1/1

5 Press RETURN to go back to the Disc Navigator menu options, or select another location for a new title.

Divide

VR mode

Use this command to split a title up into two new titles.

1 Select ‘Divide’ from the Disc Navigator Play List menu options.

2 Select the title that you want to divide, then press ENTER.

3 Use the playback controls ( , , , find the place you want to divide the title.

, etc) to

Divide Chapter

Play List

DVD

Title 2

12/01Wed 12:18AM

Recording Time

2-1

Play Pause

0h01m24s

0.00.08.26

Divide

Back

Move

VR mode

Use this function to re-arrange the playing order of Play

List titles.

1 Select ‘Move’ from the Disc Navigator Play List menu options.

2 Select the title you want to move, then press

ENTER.

Disc Navigator

Play List

DVD

1 2 3

4 With ‘Divide’ highlighted, press ENTER to divide the title at the current playback position.

After pressing ENTER , the main Disc Navigator Play List screen is displayed, updated with the new title.

5 Press RETURN to go back to the Disc Navigator menu options or select another title to divide.

Create

Move

Divide

Combine

Erase All

Undo

11/15Wed 12:30PM 2ch LP

Disc Navigator

Play List

DVD

1 2 3

DVD Remain

0h37m(FINE)

1/1

3 Select a new position in the Play List for the title, then press ENTER.

Combine

VR mode

Use this function to combine two adjacent Play List titles into one.

1 Select ‘Combine’ from the Disc Navigator Play

List menu options.

2 Highlight the bar divider between the two titles you want to combine, then press ENTER.

DVD Remain

0h37m(FINE)

Disc Navigator

Play List

DVD

1 2 3 Create

Move

Divide

Combine

Erase All

Undo

1/1

DVD Remain

0h37m(FINE)

After pressing ENTER , the new, updated Play List is displayed.

Create

Move

Divide

Combine

Erase All

Undo

1/1

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After pressing ENTER , the new, updated Play List is displayed.

Disc Navigator

Play List

DVD

1 2 3

DVD Remain

0h37m(FINE)

Create

Move

Divide

Combine

Erase All

Undo 1/1

3 Press RETURN to go back to the Disc Navigator menu options, or continue combining more titles.

Erase All

VR mode

This command erases all the titles from the Play List.

1 Select ‘Erase All’ from the Disc Navigator Play List menu options.

2 Select ‘Yes’ to confirm, or ‘No’ to cancel, then press ENTER.

Disc Navigator

Play List

DVD

1 2 3

DVD Remain

0h37m(FINE)

Create

Move

Divide

Combine

Erase All

Undo

Erase all titles?

Yes No

1/1

Undo

VR mode

If you make a mistake while editing, you can generally undo it. There are three levels of undo (in other words, you can undo the last three edits you made).

• Select ‘Undo’ from the Disc Navigator Play List menu options.

• You can’t undo anything after exiting the Disc

Navigator screen.

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Chapter 8

Disc History

VR mode Video mode

The Disc History screen lets you see how much recording space remains on the last 30 recordable DVD discs loaded.

It also displays information such as disc name, the first three title names, number of titles recorded, recording mode and the lock status of the disc.

Disc name

Available recording space

Disc loaded

Selected disc

Other discs

Title information for the selected disc

Disc History

Disc Name

News

Sport

Travel

Movie

Music

Title 1

Title 2

Title 3

Today's Football

Enjoy Golf!

Social dance Lesson

DVD Remain

1/2

1h54m

2h35m

1h22m

0h30m

1h38m

Titles : 8

DVD-RW Video

Recording mode

Recording time available

Number of titles on disc

Disc type and recording mode

Disc lock indicator

Using the Disc History

1 Press DISC HISTORY to display the Disc History screen.

The most recently loaded disc appears at the top of the list, with previously loaded discs below it. If there is a disc loaded, it is shown in the list with a ‘disc in’ icon.

• The Disc History screen is also accessible from the

Home Menu.

2 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to see title information for other discs in the list.

• To remove a disc from the list, press CLEAR (you can’t remove the currently loaded disc).

• You can see the available recording time for different recording modes by pressing the REC MODE button.

3 To exit the Disc History screen, press HOME

MENU or DISC HISTORY.

Tip

• You can also use the front panel controls to view information in the Disc History screen: Press DISC

HISTORY , then use the + / – buttons to move up and down the list.

Note

• When you initialize a DVD-RW disc or record a

DVD-R disc for the first time, the recorder automatically names the disc DISC ** (where ** is a number from 1 to 99). You can rename the disc if you want to (see Input Disc Name on page 70).

• When you change the display for the available recording time using the REC MODE button, only the display is changed; the actual recording mode is not affected.

• The following discs appear in the Disc History list in gray:

– Discs with no available recording space left

– Locked discs

– Discs that contain the maximum 99 titles and/or

999 chapters

• When a Video mode disc is finalized, the information for that disc disappears from the Disc History.

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The PhotoViewer

Chapter 9

The PhotoViewer

From the PhotoViewer you can view JPEG photos and picture files stored on a CD-ROM/R/RW on your TV.

Currently selected thumbnail

Currently selected folder in folder list

Pages in folder list

PhotoViewer

File

Date/Time

01. 12/12 TUE

02. 12/13 WED

03. 12/14 THU

04. 12/15 FRI

05. 12/16 SAT

06. 12/17 SUN

07. 12/18 MON

08. 12/19 TUE

Chair No. 2

5/12/2003 10:00AM Size 1920 x 1440

1 2 3

1/2 1/3

File information

Pages in file view

Incompatible/unknown file

Playing a slideshow

1 Press HOME MENU and select ‘PhotoViewer’ to display the PhotoViewer screen.

• The PhotoViewer is only accessible when a disc containing JPEG files is loaded.

2 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select a folder from the folder list.

The first nine images from the selected folder are displayed as thumbnails in the main part of the screen.

3 Press ENTER to move to the thumbnail view area.

The first thumbnail image is highlighted.

• To get back to the folder list, press RETURN .

4 Use the /// (cursor buttons) to select a thumbnail.

• Use the and buttons to display the previous/ next page of thumbnails.

5 Press ENTER or PLAY to start playing a slideshow from the selected thumbnail.

• Use the PREV / NEXT previous/next picture, or the pause the slideshow.

buttons to display the

PAUSE button to

6 Press area.

STOP to return to the thumbnail view

7 To return to the folder view area, press RETURN.

• To exit the PhotoViewer, press HOME MENU .

Note

• Up to 999 files or 99 folders are viewable, but if there are more files/folders than this on the disc it is still possible to view them all using the Reload function

(see the following page).

• The time it takes for the recorder to load a file increases with large file sizes.

• Pictures with an aspect ratio different to your TV screen will appear with black bars top and bottom, or either side (depending on the picture).

• If you encounter a disc that will not play, check that the disc and file formats are compatible with this recorder (see JPEG file compatibility on page 11).

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The PhotoViewer

Reloading files from a disc

If you have a disc with a very large number of files and/or folders, you can still view all the images using the reload function.

1 Use the (cursor down) button to navigate to the last entry in the folder list (‘Read next: ...’).

2 Press ENTER to load the next batch of up to 999 files/99 folders from the disc.

It will take a moment (at most a minute) to load in the images.

Note

• You can press HOME MENU to exit the PhotoViewer screen while the recorder is reloading images. (If you enter the PhotoViewer again, it will resume reloading.)

Zooming the screen

During a slideshow you can zoom in to enlarge a portion of the picture by a factor of two or four. You can also move the area of the picture displayed.

1 During a slideshow, use the CHANNEL + button to zoom the picture.

2x Zoom

Repeated presses cycle between zoom off, 2x zoom and

4x zoom. The zoom factor is displayed on-screen.

2 Use the /// (cursor buttons) to move the zoomed area within the picture.

Rotating the screen

You can rotate the displayed picture during a slideshow so you can always view pictures the right way up, whichever way they were taken.

• During a slideshow, press ANGLE to rotate the displayed picture clockwise by 90º.

Press ANGLE repeatedly to continue rotating the picture in increments of 90º.

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The Disc Setup menu

Chapter 10

The Disc Setup menu

From the Disc Setup menu you can name discs, lock the contents to prevent accidental recording and erasure, initialize and finalize discs. The Disc Setup menu is accessed from the Home menu:

2 Input a name for the disc up to 64 characters long for a VR mode disc, or 32 for a Video mode disc.

• Press HOME MENU and select ‘Disc Setup’.

Input Disc Name

D ISC7

CAPS small

A B C D E F G H I J K L M . , ? !

N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z ( ) : ;

A A A A A A Æ

E E E E I I I I

D N O O O O O

U U U U Y ß $ %

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 c

+ – / @ [ ¥ ] ˆ

_ &

£ \ § ¨ © ¬ – ®

2 3 ´

µ ¸

– /

¿ `

Clear Space

Timer Recording

Disc Navigator

Disc History

PhotoViewer

DV Record

Disc Setup

Initial Setup

Video/Audio Adjust

Play Mode

DVR-320 screen

Basic settings

Input Disc Name

VR mode Video mode

When you initialize a disc for recording, the recorder automatically assigns a name for the disc ranging from

DISC 1 to DISC 99 . You can use the Input Disc Name function to change the default disc name to something more descriptive. This name appears when you load the disc and when you display disc information on-screen.

• Use the

///

(cursor buttons) and ENTER to select characters.

• Use the

buttons to change the cursor position.

• Select CAPS or small to change to upper or lowercase, or use the CASE SELECTION buttons ( /

• For discs formatted on a different DVD recorder, you will see only a limited character set.

Lock Disc

VR mode

1 Select ‘Input Disc Name’ from the Basic options, then ‘Next Screen’.

• Default setting: Off

Disc Setup

Basic

Initialize

Finalize

Input Disc Name

Lock Disc

Next Screen

Disc Setup

Basic

Initialize

Finalize

Input Disc Name

Lock Disc

Off

Set to On to prevent accidental recording, editing or erasing of the disc loaded. If you need to unlock the disc to make edits, select Off .

Important

• A locked disc can still be initialized (which will completely erase the disc).

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The Disc Setup menu

Initialize settings

DVD-RW

You can initialize a DVD-RW disc for either VR mode recording or Video mode recording. The first time you load a new DVD-RW disc, it will be automatically initialized for recording according to the DVD-RW Auto

Init. setting in the Initial Setup menu (see page 83).

The initialize menu here lets you reinitialize a disc, for example if you want to change the recording format of the disc. See Initializing a DVD-RW disc on page 55 for detailed instructions.

Finalize settings

Finalize

DVD-R DVD-RW

Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings in place so that the disc can be played on a regular DVD player or computer equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM drive.

See Playing your recordings on other DVD players on page 54 for detailed instructions.

Undo Finalize

DVD-RW

You can undo the finalization on DVD-RW discs recorded on this recorder in Video mode. You need to do this if you want to record more material or edit material already on the disc.

You can also undo the finalization of VR mode discs which have been finalized on other DVD recorders. If when you load a disc the message This disc cannot be recorded. Undo the finalization is displayed, use this command to be able to record on the disc using this recorder.

1 From the Disc Setup menu, select ‘Finalize’, then

‘Undo Finalize’ from the finalize options.

2 Select ‘Start’.

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The Video/Audio Adjust menu

Chapter 11

The Video/Audio Adjust menu

Using the Video/Audio Adjust menu you can set up the picture quality for the built-in tuner and external inputs, for disc playback, and for recording.

4 Press ENTER to select the preset.

Setting the picture quality for TV and external inputs

Picture Creation lets you choose a set of picture quality settings for the built-in TV tuner and for each external input. There are several preset settings that suit various sources, or you can create up to three of your own sets.

Creating your own set

There are three user presets in which you can save your own set of picture quality settings.

1 Follow Choosing a preset above and select one of the user presets (Memory 1, 2 or 3).

2 Select ‘Detailed Settings’.

Choosing a preset

1 With the recorder stopped, press HOME MENU and select ‘Video/Audio Adjust’.

Timer Recording

Disc Navigator

Disc History

PhotoViewer

DV Record

Disc Setup

Initial Setup

Video/Audio Adjust

Play Mode

DVR-320 screen

2 Select ‘Video Adjust’.

3 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to change the preset.

2ch

Tuner

Detailed Settings

Memory1

Detailed Settings

3 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select the picture quality setting you want to adjust.

2ch Memory1

3-D Y/C

VNR

Detail

White AGC

White Level

Black Level

Black Setup

Motion

Off

Min

7.5 IRE

Still

Max

• Use the INPUT SELECT button to switch between the built-in TV tuner and the external inputs.

• Use the CHANNEL +/– buttons to change the channel of the built-in TV tuner.

There are 6 presets available:

• Tuner – suitable for general TV broadcasts

• VCR – suitable for video cassettes

• LDP – suitable for Laserdiscs

• Memory1 – user preset 1

• Memory2 – user preset 2

• Memory3 – user preset 3

You can press DISPLAY to see the individual settings for the current preset ( Tuner , VCR or LDP ).

You can adjust the following settings:

• 3-D Y/C – Adjusts the brightness/color separation.

• VNR – Adjusts the amount of noise reduction applied to the video signal.

• Detail – Adjusts how sharp edges appear.

• White AGC – Turn on for automatic white level adjustment.

• White Level – Adjusts the intensity of white.

• Black Level – Adjusts the intensity of black.

• Black Setup – Corrects the standard reference black level.

• Hue – Adjusts overall balance between red and green.

• Chroma Level – Adjusts how rich the colors appear.

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The Video/Audio Adjust menu

4 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to adjust the currently selected picture quality setting.

5 When you have all the settings as you want them, press HOME MENU to exit.

You can now use the preset for any other input or the built-in TV tuner.

Creating your own set

There are three user presets in which you can save your own set of picture quality settings for disc playback.

1 Follow Choosing a preset above and select one of the user presets (Memory 1, 2 or 3).

2 Move the cursor down and select ‘Detailed

Settings’.

Tip

• To see more of the picture as you adjust different settings, press ENTER after selecting the setting you want to adjust.

Memory1

Detailed Settings

Note

• DVR-320 only: When the DV input is selected, only

VNR and Detail settings can be adjusted.

• When White AGC is On , the White Level setting can’t be adjusted.

3 Select the picture quality setting you want to adjust.

Memory1

Pure Cinema

YNR

CNR

QNR

Detail

White Level

Black Level

Off

Min

Auto

Max

Setting the picture quality for disc playback

This setting determines how the picture will look when playing discs.

Choosing a preset

1 With a disc playing (or paused), press HOME

MENU and select ‘Video/Audio Adjust’.

2 Select ‘Video Adjust’

3 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to change the setting.

TV(CRT)

Detailed Settings

There are 6 presets available:

• TV(CRT) – suitable for standard cathode-ray tube TVs

• PDP – suitable for plasma display screens

• Professional – suitable for professional monitors

• Memory1 – user preset 1

• Memory2 – user preset 2

• Memory3 – user preset 3

You can press DISPLAY to see the individual settings for the current preset ( TV(CRT) , PDP or Professional ).

4 Press ENTER to select the preset.

You can adjust the following settings:

• Pure Cinema – When watching DVD movies, Pure

Cinema optimizes the picture quality. If the picture appears unnatural on the default Auto setting, change to On or Off as desired. (Note that this setting can only be adjusted when the video output is set to progressive.)

See also PureCinema in the Glossary on page 98.

• YNR – Adjusts the amount of noise reduction (NR) applied to the Y (brightness) component (has no effect when the video output is set to progressive).

• CNR – Adjusts the amount of noise reduction (NR) applied to the C (color) component (has no effect when the video output is set to progressive).

• QNR – Adjusts the amount of noise reduction (NR) applied to the block noise.

• Detail – Adjusts how sharp edges appear.

• White Level – Adjusts the intensity of white.

• Black Level – Adjusts the intensity of black.

• Black Setup – Corrects the standard reference black level.

• Hue – Adjusts overall balance between red and green.

• Chroma Level – Adjusts how rich the colors appear.

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The Video/Audio Adjust menu

4 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to adjust the currently selected picture quality setting.

5 When you have all the settings as you want them, press HOME MENU to exit.

Tip

• To see more of the picture as you adjust different settings, press ENTER after selecting the setting you want to adjust.

Audio DRC

• Default setting: Off

When watching Dolby Digital material at low volume, it’s easy to lose low level sounds completely—including some of the dialog. Switching on Audio DRC (Dynamic

Range Control) can help by bringing up the low level sounds, while controlling high level peaks.

1 During playback or when paused, press HOME

MENU and select ‘Video/Audio Adjust’.

2 Select ‘Audio Adjust’.

3 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to adjust

DRC from ‘Off‘ to ‘Max’.

Audio Adjust

Audio DRC Off Max

Exactly how much difference you can hear between the settings will depend on the material.

Remember

• Audio DRC is not effective when listening to a disc via the digital output when Dolby Digital Out is set to

Dolby Digital . In this case adjust the dynamic range from your AV amplifier/receiver.

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The Initial Setup menu

Chapter 12

The Initial Setup menu

Using the Initial Setup menu

The Initial Setup menu is where you can set various recorder options for sound, picture, language and so on.

• Press HOME MENU and select ‘Initial Setup’.

Timer Recording

Disc Navigator

Disc History

PhotoViewer

DV Record

Disc Setup

Initial Setup

Video/Audio Adjust

Play Mode

DVR-320 screen

• Some settings can only be changed when the recorder is stopped. During playback these settings are grayed out in the Initial Setup menu.

• Except for the Setup Navigator, menu screens are exited automatically after 20 minutes of inactivity.

Set ‘Clock Set CH‘ to the channel preset number that broadcasts a clock signal, then move the cursor down to ‘Start’ and press ENTER.

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

On Screen Display

Front Panel Display

Start

If the time could not be set automatically, press

RETURN to go back to the previous screen and select

Manual .

• Manual clock setting

If no stations in your area are broadcasting time signals, you can set the clock manually:

• Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to set your time zone, then press ENTER .

• Press (cursor down) then use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to set daylight saving time (D.S.T.)

On or Off , then press ENTER .

Basic settings

Clock Setting

The date (month, day, year) and time must be set before you can use any of the timer recording features.

The clock can be set automatically if there is a broadcast station transmitting clock signals, or manually.

Select Auto to set the clock automatically or Manual to display the clock setting screen.

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

On Screen Display

Remote Control Set

Setup Mavigator

D.S.T.

Off

USA

Alaska

• Set the current date and time.

1/2

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

Clock Setting

On Screen Display

Front Panel Display

Remote Control Set

Setup Navigator

Auto

Manual

• Auto clock setting

Some TV channels broadcast time signals together with the program. This recorder can use these signals to set the clock automatically.

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

Front Panel Display

D.S.T.

01 01

USA

Alaska

Off

00 AM

2004 WED

2 /2

Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to change the value in the highlighted field.

Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to move from one field to another.

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The Initial Setup menu

On Screen Display

• Default setting: On

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

Clock Setting

On Screen Display

Front Panel Display

Remote Control Set

Setup Navigator

Off

After selecting a new recorder ID, you have to confirm the change by selecting Yes or No (use the / (cursor left/right) buttons), then pressing ENTER .

Note that as soon as you change the recorder ID, the remote becomes inoperative until you change the remote to the same ID.

To set the remote, press and hold RETURN and a number button ( 1 , 2 or 3 ) until the indicator on the remote lights.

On the default setting, the recorder shows on-screen operation displays ( Play, Stop and so on). Change to Off to hide these displays.

Setup Navigator

• Default setting: n/a

Front Panel Display

• Default setting: On

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

Clock Setting

On Screen Display

Front Panel Display

Remote Control Set

Setup Navigator

Start

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

Clock Setting

On Screen Display

Front Panel Display

Remote Control Set

Setup Navigator

Off The Setup Navigator appears automatically when you switch on the recorder for the first time (or after resetting the recorder). It is also available from the Initial Settings menu should you need it at any other time.

See also Switching on and setting up on page 24.

On the default setting, the time is shown in the front panel display when the recorder is in standby. Switch to

Off to have the front panel display switch off completely when in standby.

Tuner settings

Note

• When set to Off , the display still lights dimly in standby when setting a timer recording, or during

Auto Start Recording.

Auto Channel Setting

• Default setting: Antenna

Remote Control Set

• Default setting: Recorder1

You only need to set this if you are using more than one

Pioneer DVD recorder in the same room.

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

Auto Channel Setting

Manual CH Setting

VCR Plus+ CH Setting

Antenna

Cable

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

Clock Setting

On Screen Display

Front Panel Display

Remote Control Set

Setup Navigator

Recorder1

Recorder2

Recorder3

Auto Channel Setting automatically tunes the built-in TV tuner to terrestrial broadcast TV channels or cable channels. Select Antenna or Cable , depending on how you receive your TV channels, then wait for the automatic tuning to finish.

Tuning

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So that each remote control operates only its own recorder, make this setting different for each recorder and remote in the room.

There are three different recorder IDs. When set to

Recorder2 or Recorder3 , the remote control mode is shown in the front panel display.

Cancel

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The Initial Setup menu

After automatic tuning, a summary channel mapping screen is displayed.

Initial Setup

Channel Mapping Antenna

CH Skip

Off

Skip

Off

Skip

Off

Skip

Off

1/3

VCR Plus+ CH Setting

• Default setting: n/a

Guide channels are used by the VCR Plus+ system so that the channel number specified in the VCR Plus+ programming numbers can be guaranteed to correspond to the correct station.

1 Select ‘VCR Plus+ CH Setting’, then ‘Next Screen’.

Press ENTER to return to the main menu screen.

Note

• If you want to cancel before tuning has finished, press ENTER .

• You can manually tune and skip blank channels using the Manual CH Setting, below.

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

Auto Channel Setting

Manual CH Setting

VCR Plus+ CH Setting

Next Screen

2 Assign channel numbers to the guide channels as necessary.

Look in your TV guide to see which channel numbers should be assigned to which guide channels.

Manual CH Setting

• Default setting: n/a

The channel skip function lets you skip channels where there is no station so that as you change channels using the CHANNEL +/– buttons or the number buttons, you only change to channels that have a station.

The manual tuning function allows you to manually tune to stations, should you need to.

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

Auto Channel Setting

Manual CH Setting

VCR Plus+ CH Setting

Next Screen

1 From the manual channel setting screen:

• Use the CHANNEL +/– button to change channels.

• If you want to skip the displayed channel (because there is no station assigned to that channel), change the Skip setting to On .

• If you want to manually tune the displayed channel, change the AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) setting to Off , then move down to Level to manually tune to a station.

Skip

AFT

Level

Off

2ch

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

1/20

• Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to change the guide channel for setting.

• Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to change the channel number.

• Use the PREV / NEXT button to display the previous/ next 10 guide channels.

3 To return to the Initial Setup menu, press ENTER.

Video Out settings

Component Video Out

• Default setting: Interlace

You only need to make this setting if you connected this recorder to your TV using the component video jacks.

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

Component Video Out Interlace

Progressive

• To return to the Initial Setup menu, press ENTER .

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The Initial Setup menu

If your TV is compatible with progressive-scan component video, set this Progressive for the highest quality picture. If your TV is not compatible with progressive-scan video, leave it set to Interlace .

See also Progressive scan video in the glossary on page 98.

DVR-320 only: When the external audio is from the DV input, an audio subcode channel within the DV audio tells the recorder whether the audio is stereo or dual mono. This has priority over the setting you make here.

Dual Mono Recording

• Default setting: L

Important

If you switch to Progressive when using a TV that is not compatible with progressive-scan video, you will not be able to see anything displayed on your TV. If this happens, press and hold the + button on the front panel, then press

DISC HISTORY . This will set the recorder’s video output back to Interlace .

Compatibility of this unit with progressive-scan TVs

Consumers should note that not all high-definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of 525 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the ‘standard definition’ output ( Interlace ). If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model, please contact our customer service center.

This recorder is compatible with the following Pioneer displays and monitors

Plasma display

• PDP-505HD, PDP-5030HD, PDP-4330HD, PDP-5040HD, PDP-

4340HD, Pro-1000HD, Pro-800HD, Pro-1000HDI, Pro-800HDI, Pro-

1110HD, Pro-910HD, PDP-4300, PDP-5031, PDP-502MX

Projection monitor receiver

• SD-641HD5, SD-582HD5, SD-532HD5, SD-533HD5, SD-643HD5,

Pro-710HD, Pro-610HD, Pro-510HD, Pro-720HD, Pro-620HD, Pro-

520HD, Pro-730HD, Pro-630HD, Pro-530HD, Pro-730HDI, Pro-

530HDI, Pro-700HD

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

External Audio

Dual Mono Recording

DV Input

Input Level (L1)

Input Level (L2)

Input Level (L3)

When recording a dual mono source from an external input in Video mode or VR mode set to FINE / MN 32 , you can choose to record either the L (left), or the R (right) audio channel.

Note

• If you’re recording in VR mode (except when set to

FINE / MN 32 ), both channels will be recorded and you can switch them as you like on playback.

DV Input (DVR-320 only)

• Default setting: Stereo1

You need to set this if you have a camcorder using 32kHz/

12-bit sound connected to the front panel DV IN/OUT jack.

Audio In settings

External Audio

• Default setting: Stereo

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

External Audio

Dual Mono Recording

DV Input

Input Level (L1)

Input Level (L2)

Input Level (L3)

Stereo

Dual Mono

If the external source is standard stereo, leave set to

Stereo . If each channel carries a separate soundtrack, change to Dual Mono .

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

External Audio

Dual Mono Recording

DV Input

Input Level (L1)

Input Level (L2)

Input Level (L3)

Stereo1

Stereo2

Mix (Stereo1: 75%)

Mix (Stereo1: 50%)

Mix (Stereo1: 25%)

Some digital camcorders have two stereo tracks for audio. One is recorded at the time of shooting; the other is for overdubbing after shooting.

On the Stereo1 setting, the sound that was recorded while shooting is used. On the Stereo2 setting, the overdubbed sound is used. You can also choose a Mix setting of 25%, 50% or 75% for the Stereo 1 with a corresponding Stereo 2 setting of 75%, 50% or 25%.

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The Initial Setup menu

Input Level (L1 / L2 / L3)

• Default setting: 0dB

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

External Audio

Dual Mono Recording

DV Input

Input Level (L1)

Input Level (L2)

Input Level (L3)

+6dB

+3dB

0dB

– 3dB

– 6dB

You can adjust the gain of the audio from each external input individually, from –6dB to +6dB in steps of 3 dB to optimize the recorded audio level.

Audio Out settings

Digital Out

• Default setting: On

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

Digital Out

Dolby Digital Out

DTS Out

96kHz PCM Out

MPEG Out

Off

If at any time you need to switch off the digital audio output, set this to Off , otherwise leave it On .

Note

• When set to Off , all the other Audio Out settings are grayed out and can’t be set.

Dolby Digital Out

You only need to make this setting if you connected this recorder to an AV amplifier (or other component) using the digital output.

• Default setting: Dolby Digital

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

Digital Out

Dolby Digital Out

DTS Out

96kHz PCM Out

MPEG Out

Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital PCM

If your AV receiver (or other connected component) is

Dolby Digital compatible, set to Dolby Digital , otherwise set to Dolby Digital PCM . Check the manual that came with the connected component if you’re unsure whether it is Dolby Digital compatible.

DTS Out

You only need to make this setting if you connected this recorder to an AV amplifier (or other component) using the digital output.

• Default setting: On

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

Digital Out

Dolby Digital Out

DTS Out

96kHz PCM Out

MPEG Out

Off

If your AV receiver (or other connected component) has a built-in DTS decoder, set to On , otherwise set to Off .

Check the manual that came with the connected component if you’re unsure whether it is DTS compatible.

Important

• If you set to On with a non-DTS compatible amplifier, noise will be output when you play a DTS disc.

• When set to On , there is no analog audio output when playing a DTS DVD-Video disc.

• When playing a DTS audio CD (even when DTS Out is Off ), noise is output from the analog outputs. Do not play this through your amplifier and speakers.

• When playing a DTS audio CD, make sure that

Stereo is selected using the AUDIO button. See

Switching DVD soundtracks on page 40.

96kHz PCM Out

You only need to make this setting if you connected this recorder to an AV amplifier (or other component) using the digital output.

• Default setting: 96kHz

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

Digital Out

Dolby Digital Out

DTS Out

96kHz PCM Out

MPEG Out

48kHz

96kHz 48kHz

96kHz

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The Initial Setup menu

If your AV receiver (or other connected component) is compatible with high sampling rate audio (88.2 / 96 kHz), set to 96kHz , otherwise set to 96kHz 48kHz . Check the manual that came with the connected component if you’re unsure whether it is compatible with high sampling rate audio.

This setting is your preferred audio language for DVD discs. If the language you specify here is recorded on a disc, the recorder automatically plays the disc in that language (although this depends on the Auto Language setting—see Auto Language below).

Choose Other if you want to specify a language other than English or French (see Selecting ‘Other’ languages on page 81).

MPEG Out

You only need to make this setting if you connected this recorder to an AV amplifier (or other component) using the digital output.

• Default setting: MPEG PCM

Tip

• You can switch between the languages recorded on a DVD disc any time during playback using the

AUDIO button. (This does not affect this setting.)

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

Digital Out

Dolby Digital Out

DTS Out

96kHz PCM Out

MPEG Out

MPEG

MPEG PCM

If your AV receiver (or other connected component) is

MPEG audio compatible, set to MPEG , otherwise set to

MPEG PCM . Check the manual that came with the connected component if you’re unsure whether it is

MPEG compatible.

Language settings

OSD Language

• Default setting: English

Subtitle Language

• Default setting: English

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

OSD Language

Audio Language

Subtitle Language

Auto Language

DVD Menu Language

Subtitle Display

English

French

Other

This setting is your preferred subtitle language for DVD discs. If the language you specify here is recorded on a disc, the recorder automatically plays the disc with those subtitles (although this depends on the Auto Language setting—see Auto Language below).

Choose Other if you want to specify a language other than English or French (see Selecting ‘Other’ languages on page 81).

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

OSD Language

Audio Language

Subtitle Language

Auto Language

DVD Menu Language

Subtitle Display

English français

This sets the language of the on-screen menus and displays.

Tip

• You can change or switch off the subtitles on a DVD disc any time during playback using the SUBTITLE button. (This does not affect this setting.)

Auto Language

• Default setting: On

Audio Language

• Default setting: English

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

OSD Language

Audio Language

Subtitle Language

Auto Language

DVD Menu Language

Subtitle Display

Off

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

OSD Language

Audio Language

Subtitle Language

Auto Language

DVD Menu Language

Subtitle Display

English

French

Other

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The Initial Setup menu

When set to On , the recorder selects the default audio language on a DVD disc (French dialog for a French movie, for example), and displays subtitles in your preferred subtitle language only if that is set to something different. In other words, movies in your native language won’t have any subtitles, while foreign language movies will be shown with subtitles.

Set to Off to have the recorder play discs strictly according to your Audio Language and Subtitle

Language settings.

For Auto Language to work, the Audio Language and

Subtitle Language settings must be the same—see

Audio Language on page 80 and Subtitle Language on page 80.

Note

• Even when set to On , Auto Language may not work with some discs. In this case, set the audio and subtitle languages using the AUDIO and SUBTITLE buttons.

Tip

• You can still switch audio and subtitle languages on playback using the AUDIO and SUBTITLE buttons.

Subtitle Display

• Default setting: On

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

OSD Language

Audio Language

Subtitle Language

Auto Language

DVD Menu Language

Subtitle Display

Off

Assist Subtitle

When set to On , the recorder displays subtitles according to the Subtitle Language and Auto

Language settings. Set to Off to switch subtitles off altogether (although you may find that some discs override this setting). Set to Assist Subtitle to have the recorder display the extra assistive subtitles recorded on to some DVD discs.

Selecting ‘Other’ languages

1 Select ‘Other’ from the language list.

This option appears in the settings for DVD Menu

Language, Audio Language, and Subtitle Language.

2 Select the language you want.

DVD Menu Language

• Default setting: w/Subtitle Language

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

OSD Language

Audio Language

Subtitle Language

Auto Language

DVD Menu Language

Subtitle Display w/Subtitle Language

English

French

Other

Some multilingual discs have disc menus in several languages. This setting specifies in which language the disc menus should appear. Leave on the default setting for menus to appear in the same language as your

Subtitle Language —see Subtitle Language on page 80.

Choose Other if you want to specify a language other than English or French (see Selecting ‘Other’ languages on page 81).

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

Subtitle Language

Subtitle Display

English

0 5 1 4

• Select by language name: Use the

(cursor left/ right) buttons to change the language.

• Select by code number: Press (cursor down) then use the number buttons to enter the 4-digit language code.

See Language code list on page 93 for a list of available languages and corresponding codes.

3 Press ENTER to confirm and exit the screen.

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The Initial Setup menu

Recording settings

Optimized Rec

• Default setting: Off

Manual Recording

• Default setting: Off

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

Manual Recording

Optimized Rec

Navi Mark

Auto Chapter (Video)

DVD-RW Auto Init.

On (go to setup)

Off

On the default setting there are four different recording time/picture quality settings, FINE , SP , LP and EP . If you want to create a custom setting, switch on Manual

Recording and select one of the 32 manual settings.

When recording, you can select your Manual Recording setting using the REC MODE button.

1 Select ‘On (go to setup)’ to display the manual recording setting screen.

EP LP

32ch

DVD Remain 2h00m

SP FINE

MN 9 (4h00m/DVD) 2.60Mbps

Preview

2 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to change the manual recording level.

• You can also use the and buttons to cycle between levels MN1 , MN9 , MN21 and MN32 .

• To preview the recording quality, press (cursor down) and select Preview . To return to the level adjust screen, press ENTER .

3 Press ENTER to set the manual recording level and return to the menu screen.

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

Manual Recording

Optimized Rec

Navi Mark

Auto Chapter (Video)

DVD-RW Auto Init.

Off

On the default setting, if a timer program (standard, easy or VCR Plus+ programming system) is set but there isn’t enough space on the disc at the recording quality set, the recording will start, but it will be cut off when the disc is full. Set Optimized Rec to On to have the recorder automatically adjust the recording quality to fit the available disc space.

Note

• You may notice a reduction in picture quality if the recorder has to fit a lot of extra material into the remaining time available on the disc.

• If, even on recording level MN 1 , there is insufficient space available on the disc, the recording is made at level MN 1 but recording will stop once the disc is full.

• Optimized Recording only compensates for the first

(earliest starting) timer program if more than one has been set.

Navi Mark

• Default setting: 0 seconds

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

Manual Recording

Optimized Rec

Navi Mark

Auto Chapter (Video)

DVD-RW Auto Init.

0 second

30 seconds

3 minutes

Note

• The preset picture quality settings correspond to the following manual settings: FINE : MN32 , SP : MN21 ,

LP : MN9 , EP : MN1 .

• See page Manual recording modes on page 92 for detailed information on the manual recording levels.

In the Disc Navigator, each title is shown with a still frame picture to remind you what it is. This setting lets you decide the default still frame. The default setting of 0 seconds takes the first frame of the title, but you can also set it to 30 seconds or 3 minutes into the title (if the title is shorter than the setting, then the first frame is used).

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The Initial Setup menu

Auto Chapter (Video)

• Default setting: 10 minutes

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

Manual Recording

Optimized Rec

Navi Mark

Auto Chapter (Video)

DVD-RW Auto Init.

No Separation

10 minutes

15 minutes

When recording in Video mode, a new chapter is started every 10 minutes on the default setting. You can change this interval to 15 minutes , or switch off automatic chapter marking altogether with the No Separation setting.

Playback settings

TV Screen Size

• Default setting: 4:3 (Letter Box)

If you have a conventional TV, choose either 4:3 (Letter

Box) or 4:3 (Pan & Scan) . In Letter Box mode, widescreen software is shown with black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. Pan & Scan chops the sides off widescreen material to make it fit the 4:3 screen (so even though the picture looks larger on the screen, you’re actually seeing less of the movie). See Screen sizes and disc formats on page 87 for more information.

Still Picture

• Default setting: Auto

DVD-RW Auto Init.

• Default setting: VR Mode

When you load a new, blank DVD-RW disc the recorder automatically initializes it for recording. You can set it to initialize the disc for VR mode or Video mode recording.

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

Manual Recording

Optimized Rec

Navi Mark

Auto Chapter (Video)

DVD-RW Auto Init.

VR Mode

Video Mode

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

TV Screen Size

Still Picture

Seamless Playback

Parental Lock

Angle Indicator

Field

Frame

Auto

The recorder uses one of two processes when displaying a still frame from a DVD disc. The default Auto setting automatically chooses the best setting each time.

• Field – produces a stable, generally shake-free image.

• Frame – produces a sharper image, but more prone to shake than field stills.

Seamless Playback

VR mode

• Default setting: Off

During playback of a VR mode Play List, you may notice momentary interruption in the picture at edited points.

The Seamless Playback feature lets you trade-off accuracy of the edit points for more seamless playback.

When switched On , you may notice that the edit points are a few frames earlier or later than you set.

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

TV Screen Size

Still Picture

Seamless Playback

Parental Lock

Angle Indicator

4:3 (Letter Box)

4:3 (Pan & Scan)

16:9

If you have a widescreen TV, select the 16:9 setting— widescreen DVD software is then shown using the full screen area. When playing software recorded in conventional (4:3) format, the settings on your TV will determine how the material is presented—see the manual that came with your TV for details on what options are available.

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

TV Screen Size

Still Picture

Seamless Playback

Parental Lock

Angle Indicator

Off

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The Initial Setup menu

Parental Lock

• Default level: Off

• Default password: none

• Default Country code: us (2119)

Some DVD-Video discs feature a Parental Lock level. If the recorder is set to a lower level than the disc, it will require you to enter a password before the disc will play.

This gives you some control about what your children watch on your DVD recorder.

Some discs also support the Country code feature. The recorder does not play certain scenes on these discs depending on the Country code you set.

Before you can set the Parental Lock level or the Country code you must set a password. As the password owner you can change the Parental Lock level or Country code whenever you like. You can also change the password.

Parental Lock : Change Password

To change your password, confirm your existing password then enter a new one.

1 Select ‘Change Password’.

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

TV Screen Size

Still Picture

Seamless Playback

Parental Lock

Angle Indicator

Change Password

Change Level

Country Code

2 Use the number buttons to enter your existing password.

Note

• Not all discs that you may consider inappropriate for your children use the Parental Lock feature. These discs will always play without requiring the password first.

• If you forget the password, you can reset the recorder to its factory settings (see Resetting the recorder on page 86), then set a new password.

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

Still Picture

3 Press ENTER.

4 Enter a new password.

1 2 3 4

Parental Lock : Set Password

The password you set will enable you to change the

Parental Lock level and Country code setting. It is also the password that you will need to enter if you want to play a disc with a parental lock level higher than the recorder.

1 Select ‘Set Password’.

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

Still Picture

5 Press ENTER.

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

TV Screen Size

Still Picture

Seamless Playback

Parental Lock

Angle Indicator

Set Password

Change Level

Country Code

2 Use the number buttons to input a four-digit password.

Parental Lock : Change Level

1 Select ‘Change Level’.

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

TV Screen Size

Still Picture

Seamless Playback

Parental Lock

Angle Indicator

Change Password

Change Level

Country Code

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

Still Picture

Seamless Playback

Angle Indicator

1 2 3 4

3 Press ENTER to set the password.

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The Initial Setup menu

2 Use number buttons to enter your password, then press ENTER.

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

Still Picture

Angle Indicator

1 2 3 4

Off

3 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select a new parental lock level.

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

Still Picture

Angle Indicator

1 2 3 4

Off

4 Press ENTER to set the new Parental Lock level.

• Select by code letter: Use change the country code.

/ (cursor left/right) to

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

Still Picture

Number

1 2 3 4 us

2 1 1 9

• Select by code number: Press (cursor down) then use the number buttons to enter the 4-digit country code (you can find the Country code list on page 93.)

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

Still Picture

Number

1 2 3 4 us

2 1 1 9

4 Press ENTER to set the new Country code.

Parental Lock : Country Code

You may also want to refer to the Country code list on page 93.

1 Select ‘Country Code’.

Note

• Changing the country code does not take effect until the next disc is loaded (or the current disc is reloaded).

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

TV Screen Size

Still Picture

Seamless Playback

Parental Lock

Angle Indicator

Change Password

Change Level

Country Code

2 Use number buttons to enter your password, then press ENTER.

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

Still Picture

Number

1 2 3 4 us

2 1 1 9

3 Select a Country code.

There are two ways you can do this.

Angle Indicator

• Default setting: On

Initial Setup

Basic

Tuner

Video Out

Audio In

Audio Out

Language

Recording

Playback

TV Screen Size

Still Picture

Seamless Playback

Parental Lock

Angle Indicator

Off

On the default setting, when playing a DVD-Video disc that features multi-angle scenes, an icon appears onscreen during the parts of the disc where angle switching is available. Change to Off to hide the on-screen indicator.

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Additional information

Chapter 13

Additional information

Resetting the recorder

If you need to, you can reset the recorder to all its factory settings.

1 Make sure that the recorder is on.

2 Press and hold

ON.

STOP and press STANDBY/

The recorder turns off with all settings reset.

Setting up the remote to control your

TV

You can use the supplied remote to control your TV. To be able to use this feature you first have to program the remote with a maker code from the table below.

1 Press and hold down the CLEAR button, then enter the maker code for your TV.

The LED indicator on the remote controls lights.

See the table below for the list of maker codes. If there is more than one code given for your make, input the first one in the list.

• If the maker’s name of your TV doesn’t appear in the table below, you will not be able to use this remote to control your TV.

2 Press your TV.

TV to check that the remote works with

If the remote is set up correctly, the TV should switch on/ off. If it doesn’t and there is another code given for your maker, repeat step 1 with a new code.

Panasonic

Philips

Pioneer

RCA

Sanyo

Sharp

Sony

Toshiba

Victor

Zenith

Maker

Aiwa

Funai

General

Goldstar

Grandient

Hitachi

Magnavox

Mitsubishi

NEC

Using the TV remote control buttons

The table below shows how to use this remote control with your TV.

Button

INPUT SELECT

TV VOLUME

TV CHANNEL

What it does

Press to switch the TV on/off (standby)

Press to change the TV’s video input

Use to adjust the TV volume

Use to change TV channels

Code

11, 28

10, 23

06, 24, 25, 32

12, 29

08, 22, 41

00, 35, 40, 44

01, 15, 16, 17, 18

14, 21

02, 19, 27

05, 26, 31, 43

13, 33, 42

03, 20

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Additional information

Screen sizes and disc formats

When viewing on a standard TV or monitor

Screen format of disc Setting

16:9 4:3 (Letter Box)

4:3 (Pan & Scan)

Appearance

The program is shown in widescreen with black bars at the top and bottom of the screen.

The sides of the program are cropped so that the picture fills the whole screen.

4:3 16:9

4:3 (Letter Box)

4:3 (Pan & Scan)

The program appears squashed. Set to either 4:3

(Letter Box) or 4:3 (Pan &

Scan) .

The program is presented correctly on either setting.

When viewing on a widescreen TV or monitor

Screen format of disc Setting

16:9 16:9

Appearance

The program is presented in widescreen.

4:3 16:9 Your TV will determine how the picture is presented—check the manual that came with the

TV for details.

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Additional information

Troubleshooting

Incorrect operation is often mistaken for trouble and malfunction. If you think there is something wrong with this component, please check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after checking the points below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.

Note

• If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity, disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions.

General

Problem

The disc is automatically ejected after closing the disc tray

No picture

Can’t play a disc

All settings are reset

Remedy

• Check that the disc is not a DVD-RAM or other incompatible format disc

(page 11).

• Check that the disc is loaded properly (aligned in disc tray and label-side up).

• Take out the disc and clean it (page 95).

• Check that the disc has a region code compatible with the recorder (page 98).

• Check that everything is connected properly (page 13).

• Check that the connected TV and/or the AV receiver is set to the correct input.

• Make sure that the disc is NTSC format.

• The recorder may be set to progressive-scan with an incompatible TV. Reset to interlace by pressing and holding the + button (front panel) then pressing DISC

HISTORY (front panel).

• Check that the disc is not a DVD-RAM or other incompatible format disc

(page 11).

• Take out the disc and clean it (page 95).

• Check that the disc is loaded properly (aligned in disc tray and label-side up).

• There may be condensation in the recorder. Leave the recorder for an hour or so for the condensation to evaporate.

• If the recorder is unplugged (or there is a power failure) while the recorder is on, all the settings will be lost.

• Make sure that you switch the recorder into standby before unplugging the power cord.

Screen goes blank and controls are inoperative

Remote control does not work

• Press STOP then restart playback.

• If you connected this recorder to another Pioneer product using the CONTROL

IN jack, point the remote control at the other component to use (page 13).

• Set the remote control to the same ID number as the recorder (page 76). (When the batteries run down, the remote mode is automatically reset to 1.)

• Use the remote within its operating range (page 10).

• Replace the batteries (page 10).

• The Child Lock is on; turn off in order to use the recorder (page 49).

Front panel display shows ‘LOCK’ when a button is pressed

The picture freezes and the front panel and remote control buttons stop working.

• Press the front panel STANDBY/ON button to switch the power off, then switch back on and restart playback. If the power fails to switch off, press and hold

STANDBY/ON for 10 seconds until the power switches off.

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Additional information

Problem

No sound or sound is distorted

Remedy

• Make sure that the amplifier/receiver or TV is set to the correct input and the volume turned up.

• There is no sound when the picture is paused, or during scanning (even forwards at regular play speed) or slow motion play. Press PLAY to resume regular playback

• DTS discs can only be played if this recorder is connected to a DTS decoder or

DTS compatible amplifier/receiver. If you have connected a suitable decoder, also make sure that the Initial Setup > Audio Out > DTS Output setting is On .

• Some 96kHz discs do not output audio through the digital jack. In this case, switch the input of your amplifier/receiver to analog.

• Check the audio cable connections (page 13).

• If the sound is distorted, try cleaning the cable plugs.

The picture from the external input is distorted

• If the video signal from the external component is copy-protected, you cannot connect via this recorder. Connect the component directly to your TV.

Screen is stretched vertically or horizontally

• Make sure that the TV Screen Size setting (page 83) is correct for the kind of TV you have (see also page 87).

• 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 ID-1, set the connected component to output 4:3 aspect ratio (standard) video.

Can’t play a disc recorded using this recorder on another player

• If the disc was recorded in Video mode, make sure that it’s finalized (page 54).

•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 11).

• Discs recorded with copy-once material cannot be played on non-CPRM compatible players (page 43).

During playback the picture is dark or distorted

• When a copy-protected disc is played via a VCR, the picture will not display correctly. Connect the recorder directly to your TV.

Can’t control your TV using this remote control

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

(page 86)

• 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 successfully

• Check that there is some remaining blank space on the DVD (page 67).

• 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 70).

• The power may have failed during recording.

Timer program doesn’t record successfully

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

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Additional information

Problem

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

Remedy

• 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 5 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.

Frequently asked questions

In this section you can find answers to frequently asked questions on how to use your DVD recorder and what it can do.

• What kind of discs can I use for recording?

You can use DVD-R and DVD-RW discs for recording.

DVD-RAM, CD-R and CD-RW discs are not recordable using this recorder.

See Disc / content format playback compatibility on page 11 for more details.

• Can I watch recordings made using this recorder on other DVD players?

Yes. Use a DVD-R disc for you recordings (these are always recorded in Video mode). After recording, finalize the disc to make it playable on other DVD players (note that you cannot make further recordings on the disc after finalizing it).

If you want to use a DVD-RW disc, make sure that it’s initialized for recording in Video mode. As with a

DVD-R, finalize the disc after recording to make it playable in other players.

See also Playing your recordings on other DVD players on page 54.

• Can I edit recordings, or erase parts of recordings from a disc?

Yes. Recording to a VR mode DVD-RW disc gives you the most flexibility when editing. By default, when you load a new DVD-RW disc into the recorder it is initialized for recording in VR mode.

Additional information

About DV (DVR-320 only)

Using DV, also known as i.LINK, you can connect a DVequipped camcorder to this recorder using a single DV cable for input and output of audio, video, data and control signals.

The i.LINK interface is also known as IEEE 1394-1995.

“i.LINK” and the “i.LINK” logo are trademarks.

• This recorder is only compatible with DV-format

(DVC-SD) camcorders. Digital satellite tuners and

Digital VHS video recorders are not compatible.

• You cannot connect more than one DV camcorder at a time to this recorder.

• You cannot control this recorder from external equipment connected via the DV IN/OUT jack.

• It may not always be possible to control the connected camcorder via the DV IN/OUT jack.

• This recorder only outputs DVD playback video from the DV IN/OUT jack; signals from the built-in TV tuner, CD, Video CD and other inputs are not output.

• Copy-protected or copy-once video is not output from the DV IN/OUT jack.

• Digital camcorders can usually record audio as stereo 16-bit/48kHz, or twin stereo tracks of 12-bit/

32kHz. This recorder can only record one stereo audio track. Set the DV Input setting as required (see

DV Input (DVR-320 only) on page 78).

• Audio output from the DV IN/OUT jack is 16-bit only.

• Audio input to the DV IN/OUT jack should be 32 or

48kHz (not 44.1kHz).

• Picture disturbance in the recording may occur if the source component pauses playback or plays an unrecorded section of tape, or if the power fails in the source component, or the DV cable becomes disconnected.

DV-related messages

You may see the following messages appear on your TV screen when using the DV IN/OUT jack.

• No DV camcorder connected.

– The camcorder is not connected properly, or the camcorder is switched off.

• The DV camcorder is recording.

– The camcorder is recording, so you cannot start recording from the camcorder to this recorder.

• You cannot connect more than one DV camcorder at the same time.

– The DV jack on this recorder supports connection to just one camcorder.

• No tape in the DV camcorder.

– There is no cassette loaded into the connected equipment.

• The DV camcorder is in record-pause mode.

– The camcorder is in record-pause mode.

• DV camcorder playback canceled.

Recording has been paused.

– Recording was paused because the camcorder is not in playback mode.

• Cannot operate the DV camcorder.

– This recorder cannot control the camcorder. Try switching off the camcorder then switching it back on.

• Could not operate the DV camcorder.

– This recorder was not able to control the camcorder.

• Recording has stopped because the recorded material on the tape finished.

– When the recorded part of the DV tape comes to an end, this recorder automatically stops recording.

• Recording has stopped because DV camcorder playback stopped.

– Recording stopped because

DV camcorder playback was stopped or the camcorder was disconnected.

• The DV camcorder is not set for playback. Please select playback mode on the DV camcorder. – The camcorder is in camera mode.

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Manual recording modes

The table below shows the approximate recording times for all of the 32 manual recording modes, as well as the standard recording mode equivalents. Levels separated by a bold line show where there is a noticeable change in picture quality.

Audio recording in all manual recording modes is in

Dolby Digital 2ch format, except for MN32 which is in

Linear PCM format.

VR mode

Level

MN 13

MN 14

MN 15

MN 16

MN 17

MN 18

MN 19

MN 20

MN 21

MN 22

MN 23

MN 24

MN 25

MN 26

MN 1

MN 2

MN 3

MN 4

MN 5

MN 6

MN 7

MN 8

MN 9

MN 10

MN 11

MN 12

MN 27

MN 28

MN 29

MN 30

MN 31

MN 32

Rec. time

200 mins.

190 mins.

180 mins.

170 mins.

160 mins.

150 mins.

140 mins.

130 mins.

120 mins.

110 mins.

105 mins.

100 mins.

95 mins.

90 mins.

360 mins.

345 mins.

330 mins.

315 mins.

300 mins.

285 mins.

270 mins.

255 mins.

240 mins.

230 mins.

220 mins.

210 mins.

85 mins.

80 mins.

75 mins.

70 mins.

65 mins.

61 mins.

FINE

Video mode

Level

MN 13

MN 14

MN 15

MN 16

MN 17

MN 18

MN 19

MN 20

MN 21

MN 22

MN 23

MN 24

MN 25

MN 26

MN 1

MN 2

MN 3

MN 4

MN 5

MN 6

MN 7

MN 8

MN 9

MN 10

MN 11

MN 12

MN 27

MN 28

MN 29

MN 30

MN 31

MN 32

Rec. time

200 mins.

190 mins.

180 mins.

170 mins.

160 mins.

150 mins.

140 mins.

130 mins.

120 mins.

110 mins.

105 mins.

100 mins.

95 mins.

90 mins.

360 mins.

345 mins.

330 mins.

315 mins.

300 mins.

285 mins.

270 mins.

255 mins.

240 mins.

230 mins.

220 mins.

210 mins.

85 mins.

80 mins.

75 mins.

70 mins.

65 mins.

61 mins.

Information for cable/satellite/STB

(set-top box) users

The following instructions show how to use the timer features of your STB with this recorder.

Setting up

1 Connect the STB’s audio/video outputs to a set of audio/video inputs on this recorder.

2 Switch on both the STB and this recorder and switch the recorder’s input function to the STB (L1,

L2 or L3).

To check that everything is connected properly, switch on your TV and select this recorder as the video input. You should see whatever the STB is tuned to.

3 Program the IR controller supplied with your STB to send start/stop recording codes for a Pioneer VCR.

See the manual that came with the STB for how to do this.

Only the REC and STOP codes have any effect when used with this recorder:

• REC – Start recording

• STOP – Stop recording

4 Position the IR controller so that it will control this recorder.

The IR sensor on the recorder is located just above the mark on the front panel.

Making a timer recording

1 Set the timer on the STB.

See the manual that came with your STB for how to do this.

2 Switch on this recorder.

You must leave the recorder on until the recording finishes.

• At the programmed times, the STB will start and stop recording on this recorder.

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Language code list

Language (Language code letter), Language code

Japanese (ja), 1001

English (en), 0514

French (fr), 0618

German (de), 0405

Italian (it), 0920

Spanish (es), 0519

Chinese (zh), 2608

Dutch (nl), 1412

Portuguese (pt), 1620

Swedish (sv), 1922

Russian (ru), 1821

Korean (ko), 1115

Greek (el), 0512

Afar (aa), 0101

Abkhazian (ab), 0102

Afrikaans (af), 0106

Amharic (am), 0113

Arabic (ar), 0118

Assamese (as), 0119

Aymara (ay), 0125

Azerbaijani (az), 0126

Bashkir (ba), 0201

Byelorussian (be), 0205

Bulgarian (bg), 0207

Bihari (bh), 0208

Bislama (bi), 0209

Bengali (bn), 0214

Tibetan (bo), 0215

Breton (br), 0218

Catalan (ca), 0301

Corsican (co), 0315

Czech (cs), 0319

Welsh (cy), 0325

Danish (da), 0401

Bhutani (dz), 0426

Esperanto (eo), 0515

Estonian (et), 0520

Basque (eu), 0521

Persian (fa), 0601

Finnish (fi), 0609

Fiji (fj), 0610

Faroese (fo), 0615

Frisian (fy), 0625

Irish (ga), 0701

Scots-Gaelic (gd), 0704

Galician (gl), 0712

Guarani (gn), 0714

Gujarati (gu), 0721

Hausa (ha), 0801

Hindi (hi), 0809

Croatian (hr), 0818

Hungarian (hu), 0821

Armenian (hy), 0825

Interlingua (ia), 0901

Interlingue (ie), 0905

Inupiak (ik), 0911

Indonesian (in), 0914

Icelandic (is), 0919

Hebrew (iw), 0923

Yiddish (ji), 1009

Javanese (jw), 1023

Georgian (ka), 1101

Kazakh (kk), 1111

Greenlandic (kl), 1112

Cambodian (km), 1113

Kannada (kn), 1114

Kashmiri (ks), 1119

Kurdish (ku), 1121

Country code list

Country, Country code , Country code letter

Argentina, 0118 , ar

Australia, 0121 , au

Austria, 0120 , at

Belgium, 0205 , be

Brazil, 0218 , br

Canada, 0301 , ca

Chile, 0312 , cl

China, 0314 , cn

Denmark, 0411 , dk

Finland, 0609 , fi

France, 0618 , fr

Germany, 0405 , de

Hong Kong, 0811 , hk

India, 0914 , in

Indonesia, 0904 , id

Italy, 0920 , it

Japan, 1016 , jp

Korea, Republic of, 1118 , kr

Malaysia, 1325 , my

Mexico, 1324 , mx

Netherlands, 1412 , nl

New Zealand, 1426 , nz

Norway, 1415 , no

Pakistan, 1611 , pk

Philippines, 1608 , ph

Portugal, 1620 , pt

Russian Federation, 1821 , ru

Kirghiz (ky), 1125

Latin (la), 1201

Lingala (ln), 1214

Laothian (lo), 1215

Lithuanian (lt), 1220

Latvian (lv), 1222

Malagasy (mg), 1307

Maori (mi), 1309

Macedonian (mk), 1311

Malayalam (ml), 1312

Mongolian (mn), 1314

Moldavian (mo), 1315

Marathi (mr), 1318

Malay (ms), 1319

Maltese (mt), 1320

Burmese (my), 1325

Nauru (na), 1401

Nepali (ne), 1405

Norwegian (no), 1415

Occitan (oc), 1503

Oromo (om), 1513

Oriya (or), 1518

Panjabi (pa), 1601

Polish (pl), 1612

Pashto, Pushto (ps), 1619

Quechua (qu), 1721

Rhaeto-Romance (rm), 1813

Kirundi (rn), 1814

Romanian (ro), 1815

Kinyarwanda (rw), 1823

Sanskrit (sa), 1901

Sindhi (sd), 1904

Sangho (sg), 1907

Serbo-Croatian (sh), 1908

Sinhalese (si), 1909

Slovak (sk), 1911

Slovenian (sl), 1912

Samoan (sm), 1913

Shona (sn), 1914

Somali (so), 1915

Albanian (sq), 1917

Serbian (sr), 1918

Siswati (ss), 1919

Sesotho (st), 1920

Sundanese (su), 1921

Swahili (sw), 1923

Tamil (ta), 2001

Telugu (te), 2005

Tajik (tg), 2007

Thai (th), 2008

Tigrinya (ti), 2009

Turkmen (tk), 2011

Tagalog (tl), 2012

Setswana (tn), 2014

Tonga (to), 2015

Turkish (tr), 2018

Tsonga (ts), 2019

Tatar (tt), 2020

Twi (tw), 2023

Ukrainian (uk), 2111

Urdu (ur), 2118

Uzbek (uz), 2126

Vietnamese (vi), 2209

Volapük (vo), 2215

Wolof (wo), 2315

Xhosa (xh), 2408

Yoruba (yo), 2515

Zulu (zu), 2621

Singapore, 1907 , sg

Spain, 0519 , es

Sweden, 1905 , se

Switzerland, 0308 , ch

Taiwan, 2023 , tw

Thailand, 2008 , th

United Kingdom, 0702 , gb

USA, 2119 , us

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On-screen displays and recorder displays

The table below shows a list of error messages that you may encounter when using the recorder and an explanation of their meaning.

Message

• Initializing disc. Please wait a moment.

• Incompatible region number.

• Cannot record any more titles.

• No more space for file management data.

• Cannot add any more chapter marks.

• This disc cannot be recorded. Undo the finalization.

• Cannot play this disc.

• This disc cannot be recorded.

• Cannot read the CPRM information.

• Could not record the information to the disc.

• Cannot edit.

• Could not initialize disc.

• Could not complete finalization successfully.

• Could not undo finalization successfully.

• Could not successfully unlock the disc.

• Cannot record to a disc that is not CPRM compatible.

• Cannot record this content using Video mode recording.

• This content is copy protected.

• Incorrect CPRM information.

Explanation/Action

When you load a blank DVD-RW disc, the recorder automatically initializes it.

The disc loaded has an incompatible region number for the recorder and so will not play.

The disc control data limit has been reached, or the maximum number of chapters and/or titles has been reached. Erase titles/ chapters or combine chapters.

The disc was finalized on a non-Pioneer DVD recorder. Undo the finalization in order to recording/editing.

The disc may be dirty or damaged. Take out the disc, clean it and retry. If the error persists, use a new disc. If the error appears even with a new disc, please consult a Pioneer Service Center.

The video source is copy-once protected. Use a VR mode DVD-RW disc with CPRM for recording.

• The audio will conform to the [Dual Mono

Recording] setting.

• Operation stopped due to power failure.

• Could not repair the disc.

• Overheating has stopped operation.

Press DISPLAY to clear this message.

The video source is copy-protected and cannot be recorded.

The recorder could not read the CPRM information. The recorder may be damaged—please consult a Pioneer Service Center.

When recording from an external input in Video mode, or in VR mode set to MN 32, audio is recorded in Linear PCM format. You can only record the left or right channel; not both.

If during recording the power plug is disconnected from the power outlet, this message will be displayed the next time the recorder is switched on. In this case, the recording will not be recoverable.

The recorder was unable to repair the disc after a power cut. The contents of the recording will be lost.

The internal temperature of the recorder has exceeded the operating limit. If this message reappears, please contact a

Pioneer authorized service center.

(DV-320 only)

• No DV input.

• Cannot preview because there is no DV input.

No signal was detected at the DV input/output jack. This may appear if a blank section of DV tape is playing in the connected camcorder.

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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.

Damaged discs

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

This recorder 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.

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.

Cleaning the pickup lens

The DVD recorder’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 Pioneerauthorized 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 recorder 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 recorder, 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.

For more detailed care information see the instructions that come with discs.

Do not load more than one disc into the recorder.

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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:

Do...

Use in a well-ventilated room.

Place on a solid, flat, level surface, such as a table, shelf or stereo rack.

Don’t...

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

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

Use in a dusty or damp environment or in a room where it will be exposed to excessive cigarette smoke.

Place directly on top of an amplifier, or other component in your stereo system that becomes hot in use.

Use near a television or monitor as you may experience interference—especially if the television uses an indoor antenna.

Use in a kitchen or other room where the recorder may be exposed to smoke or steam.

Use on a thick rug or carpet, or cover with cloth—this may prevent proper cooling of the unit.

Place on an unstable surface, or one that is not large enough to support all four of the unit’s feet.

Moving the recorder

If you need to move the recorder, first remove the disc, if there’s one loaded, and close the disc tray. Next, press

STANDBY/ON to switch the power to standby, checking that the POWER OFF indication in the display goes off.

Lastly, disconnect the power cord. Never lift or move the unit during playback or recording—discs rotate at a high speed and may be damaged.

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DTS

Glossary

Analog audio

An electrical signal that directly represents sound.

Compare this to digital audio which can be an electrical signal, but is an indirect representation of sound. See also Digital audio .

Aspect ratio

The width of a TV screen relative to its height.

Conventional TVs are 4:3 (in other words, the screen is almost square); widescreen models are 16:9 (the screen is almost twice as wide as it is high).

Chapter

Just as a book is split up into several chapters, a title on a DVD disc is usually divided into chapters. See also Title .

Digital audio

An indirect representation of sound by numbers. During recording, the sound is measured at discrete intervals

(44,100 times a second for CD audio) by an analog-todigital converter, generating a stream of numbers. On playback, a digital-to-analog converter generates an analog signal based on these numbers. See also

Sampling frequency and Analog audio .

DTS stands for Digital Theater System. DTS is a surround system different from Dolby Digital that has become a popular surround sound format for movies.

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are registered trademarks of

Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Dynamic range

The difference between the quietest and loudest sounds possible in an audio signal (without distorting or getting lost in noise). Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks are capable of a very wide dynamic range, delivering dramatic cinema-like effects.

EXIF (Exchangeable Image File)

A file format developed by Fuji Photo Film for digital still cameras. Digital cameras from various manufacturers use this compressed file format which carries date, time and thumbnail information, as well as the picture data.

File extension

A tag added to the end of a filename to indicate the type of file. For example, “.mp3” indicates an MP3 file.

ISO 9660 format

International standard for the volume and file structure of

CD-ROM discs.

Dolby Digital

With multichannel audio, this high quality surround system is used in many movie theaters around the world.

Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby

Laboratories.

JPEG

A file format used for still images, such as photographs and illustrations. JPEG files are identified by the file extension “.jpg” or “.JPG”. Most digital cameras use this format.

DRM (Digital Rights Management)

DRM (Digital Rights Management) copy protection is a technology designed to prevent unauthorized copying by restricting playback, etc. of material on devices other the

PC (or other WMA recording equipment) used to record it. For detailed information, please see the instruction manuals or help files that came with your PC (or other

WMA recording equipment) and/or software.

MP3

MP3 (MPEG1 audio layer 3) is a compressed audio file format. Files are recognized by their file extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”.

MPEG audio

An audio format used on Video CDs and some DVD discs. This unit can convert MPEG audio to PCM format for wider compatibility with digital recorders and AV amplifiers. See also PCM .

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MPEG video

The video format used for Video CDs and DVDs. Video CD uses the older MPEG-1 standard, while DVD uses the newer and much better quality MPEG-2 standard.

Optical digital output

A jack that outputs digital audio in the form of light pulses. Connect components with optical digital jacks using a special optical cord, available from specialist audio dealers.

PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)

The most common system of encoding digital audio, found on CDs and DAT. Excellent quality, but requires a lot of data compared to formats such as Dolby Digital and MPEG audio. For compatibility with digital audio recorders (CD, MD and DAT) and AV amplifiers with digital inputs, this unit can convert Dolby Digital and

MPEG audio to PCM. See also Digital audio .

PBC (PlayBack Control) (Video CD only)

A system of navigating a Video CD through on-screen menus recorded onto the disc. Especially good for discs that you would normally not watch from beginning to end all at once—karaoke discs, for example.

Progressive scan video

Also called non-interlaced video, this method of displaying a picture updates all the lines in one pass, resulting in a more stable, flicker-free image than interlaced video (for a given scanning rate).

PureCinema

Video on a DVD disc may be either video material

(originally shot on video) or film material (originally shot on film). Video material has a frame rate of 30 frames/ second, compared to 24 frames/second for film. This recorder converts film material to 60 frames/second (in progressive scan mode). PureCinema adjusts the picture so that it matches more closely the picture quality of a cinema screen

You can see whether video on a DVD disc is film or video material by displaying the transfer rate. If a ‘#’ appears above the transfer rate display, it is film material.

Regions (DVD only)

1 ALL (example region code marks)

Regions associate discs and players with particular areas of the world. This unit will only play discs that have compatible region codes. You can find the region code of your unit by looking on the rear panel. Some discs are compatible with more than one region (or all regions).

Sampling frequency

The rate at which sound is measured to be turned into digital audio data. The higher the rate, the better the sound quality, but the more digital information is generated. Standard CD audio has a sampling frequency of 44.1kHz, which means 44,100 samples

(measurements) per second. See also Digital audio .

Title

A collection of chapters on a DVD disc. See also Chapter .

Track

Audio CDs and Video CDs use tracks to divide up the content of a disc. The DVD equivalent is called a chapter.

WMA

WMA is short for Windows Media Audio and refers to an audio compression technology developed by Microsoft

Corporation. WMA data can be encoded by using

Windows Media Player version 9 or Windows Media

Player for Windows XP. Files are recognized by their file extension “.wma” or “.WMA”.

Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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Specifications

General

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW,

Video-CD, CD,

CD-R/RW (WMA, MP3, JPEG. CD-DA)

Power requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 V, 60 Hz

Power Consumption

DVR-220 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 W

DVR-320 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 W

Power consumption in standby mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.42W

Weight

(Front Panel Display : off)

8 lb 13 oz / 4.0 kg

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420 (W) x 59 (H) x 339 (D) mm

Operating temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .+5°C to +35°C

Operating humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5% to 85%

(no condensation)

TV format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NTSC

Recording

Recording format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DVD Video Recording

DVD-VIDEO

Recordable discs

DVD-RW (DVD Re-recordable disc)

DVD-R (DVD Recordable disc)

Video recording format

Sampling frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.5MHz

Compression format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MPEG

Audio recording format

Sampling frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48kHz

Compression format. . . . . . . . .Dolby Digital or Linear PCM

(uncompressed)

Recording time

Fine (FINE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 1 hour

Standard Play (SP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 2 hours

Long Play (LP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 4 hours

Extended Play (EP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 6 hours

Manual Mode (MN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 1–6 hours

Tuner

Receivable channels

VHF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–13ch

UHF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–69ch

CATV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C1–C125ch

Timer

Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 month/32 programs

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quartz lock (12-hour digital display)

Power off memory. . . . Approx. 5 years (after manufacture)

Input/Output

VHF/UHF antenna input/output terminal . . . . VHF/UHF set

75 Ω (F-shape connector)

Video input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Input 1, 3 (rear), 2 (front)

Input level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Vp-p (75 Ω )

Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RCA jack

Video output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Output 1,2

Output level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Vp-p (75 Ω )

Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RCA jack

S-Video input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Input 1, 3 (rear), 2 (front)

Y (luminance) - Input level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Vp-p (75 Ω )

C (color) - Input level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 mVp-p (75 Ω )

Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 pin mini DIN

S-Video output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Output 1,2

Y (luminance) - Output level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Vp-p (75 Ω )

C (color) - Output level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 mVp-p (75 Ω )

Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 pin mini DIN

Component video output

Output level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y: 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω )

PB, PR: 0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω )

Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RCA jacks

Audio input. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Input 1, 3 (rear), 2 (front) L/R

Input level

During audio input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2V rms

(Input impedance: more than 22 k Ω )

Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RCA jacks

Audio output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Output 1,2 L/R

During audio output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2V rms

(Output impedance: less than 1.5 k Ω )

Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RCA jacks

Control input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mini jack

DV input/output (DVR-320 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 pin

(i.LINK/IEEE 1394 standard)

Supplied accessories

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Dry cell batteries (AA/R6P) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Audio / Video cable (red/white/yellow) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

RF antenna cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Power cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Warranty card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Note: The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice, due to improvement.

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Index

102

Index

On-screen display (OSD) 24 , 31 , 80

Optimized recording 8 , 47 , 82

Original content 9 , 12 , 22 , 31 , 56 , 57 , 58 – 62 , 64

OSD - see On-screen display (OSD)

A

Adjusting the picture quality 72 – 74

Audio DRC 74

Audio language 22 , 40 , 80

Audio settings 78 – 80

Auto language 80 , 81

C

Camcorder - see DV camcorder

Changing TV channels 27 , 86

Chase play - see Simultaneous recording and playback

Component video 13 , 15 , 77

CPRM 43 , 90 , 94

P

PBC (PlayBack Control for Video CD) 30 , 33 , 98

PhotoViewer 68 – 69

Picture quality - see Adjusting the picture quality and

Recording quality

Play List 9 , 12 , 21 , 22 , 31 , 56 , 57 , 62 – 66

Play Mode menu 22 , 37 – 39

Program play 38 , 38 – 39

Progressive scan video 8 , 21 , 26 , 32 , 73 , 78 , 98

R

Recording 27 , 32 , 42 – 55

Recording quality 42 , 43 , 72

Remote control 10 , 22 , 76

Repeat play 38 , 39

Rotating (a JPEG picture) 69

D

Disc and file formats 11 , 87

Disc compatibility - see Disc and file formats

Disc Navigator 33 – 34 , 56 – 66

Dolby Digital 8 , 26 , 40 , 41 , 42 , 74 , 79 , 97

Dual mono audio 21 , 78

DV camcorder 9 , 52 , 53 , 91

E

Easy timer recording 8 , 45

Editing recordings 56 – 66

S

SAP - see TV audio channel

Scanning 22 , 35

Setting up 24 – 26 , 86

Simultaneous recording and playback 8 , 32 , 50 , 90

Slow motion playback 36

Subtitle langauge 22 , 24 , 40 , 80 , 81

F

Finalizing discs 31 , 54 , 71

T

Timer recording 8 , 21 , 23 , 32 , 44 – 50 , 51

TV aspect ratio 25 , 83 , 87

TV audio channel 21 , 28 , 44 , 78

I

Initializing discs 42 , 55 , 71 , 83

J

JPEG picture files 9 , 11 , 31 , 68 – 69 , 97

V

VCR Plus+ 8 , 22 , 47 – 48 , 77

Video mode 9 , 11 , 12 , 21 , 32 , 42 , 54 , 55 , 58 , 71 , 83 , 90 ,

Video settings 72 – 74 , 77 – 78

VR mode 12 , 21 , 42 , 44 , 54 , 55 , 58 , 62 , 71 , 83 , 90 , 92

M

Manual channel setup 77

Manual recording mode (MN) 21 , 43 , 82 , 92

MP3 audio 9 , 11 , 29 , 97

MPEG audio 80 , 97

W

WMA audio 9 , 11 , 29 , 98

Z

Zooming (a JPEG picture) 69

O

One-touch recording 8 , 44

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Published by Pioneer Corporation.

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300 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R OP2, Canada TEL: (905) 479-4411

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178-184 Boundary Road, Braeside, Victoria 3195, Australia, TEL: (03) 9586-6300

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Operating Instructions

CAUTION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

POWER-CORD CAUTION

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

Contents

01 Before you start

02 Connecting up

06 Recording

03 Controls and displays

07 Editing

04 Getting started

08 Disc History

09 The PhotoViewer

10 The Disc Setup menu

05 Playback

11 The Video/Audio Adjust menu

12 The Initial Setup menu

13 Additional information

Before you start

Chapter 1

Before you start

Features

Before you start

Before you start

What’s in the box

Putting the batteries in the remote control

Using the remote control

Before you start

Disc / content format playback compatibility

General disc compatibility

Compressed audio compatibility

WMA (Windows Media Audio) compatibility

DVD-R/RW compatibility

CD-R/RW compatibility

JPEG file compatibility

Before you start

PC-created disc compatibility

Connecting up

Chapter 2

Connecting up

Rear panel connections

Front panel connections

Connecting up

Easy connections

Connecting up

Using other types of video output

1 Connecting using an S-video output

2 Connecting using the component video output

Connecting up

Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver (1)

Connecting up

Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver (2)

Connecting up

Connecting to an AV amplifier

Connecting up

Connecting other AV sources

Connecting a VCR or analog camcorder

Connecting a DV camcorder (DVR-320 only)

Plugging in

Controls and displays

Chapter 3

Controls and displays

Front panel

Controls and displays

Display

Controls and displays

Remote control

Controls and displays

Getting started

Chapter 4

Getting started

Switching on and setting up

Getting started

Getting started

Other settings you can make

Getting started

Making your first recording