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Pioneer DVR-320 Operating Instructions Manual

Pioneer DVR-320 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 DVD Recorder DVR-220 DVR-320 ® Operating Instructions...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, 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.

  • Page 3: Operating Environment

    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. The cut-off plug should be disposed of and must not be inserted into any 13 amp socket as this can result in electric shock.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Automatic recording from a satellite tuner ..54 Recording from a DV camcorder (DVR-320 only) . . . 55 Recording from the DV output (DVR-320 only) ..56 Playing your recordings on other DVD players ..56 Initializing a DVD-RW disc .
  • Page 5 Frequently asked questions ....96 About DV (DVR-320 only) ..... 97 Language code list.

  • Page 6: Before You Start

    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.
  • Page 7 ‘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...

  • Page 8: What's In The Box

    • Use within the operating range and angle, as shown. • 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 12 for more information.

  • Page 9: Disc / Content Format Playback Compatibility

    DVD-RW Ver. 1.2 / 4x discs. If you want to share DVD-RW discs between this recorder and an older recorder/writer, we recommend using Ver. 1.1 discs. The following table shows older Pioneer DVD recorder compatibility with DVD-RW Ver. 1.2 / 4x discs. Model DVR-7000 DVR-3100/ DVR-5100H Discs should be finalized in this recorder before playing.
  • Page 10 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...
  • Page 11 Before you start • 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.

  • Page 12: Connecting Up

    S-video and standard (composite) video jack, and stereo analog audio jacks. PULL-OPEN DVR-320 only: On the right side is the DV input/output i.LINK connector. This is for connection to a DV mark. Connect the camcorder.

  • Page 13: Extra Features For Use With Compatible Tvs

    Connecting up Extra features for use with compatible TVs When this recorder is connected to a TV that features T- V Link, EasyLink, MegaLogic, SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NexTView Link using a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable (not supplied), the following functions are available: •...

  • Page 14: Easy Connections

    Connecting up Easy connections The setup described below is a basic setup that allows you to watch and record TV programs, and play discs. Other types of connections are explained starting on the following page. Important • These connections use SCART cables (not supplied). If your TV (or VCR) does not have a SCART connection, see the following page for connecting up using the supplied audio/video cable.

  • Page 15: Using Other Types Of Audio/Video Output

    Connecting up Using other types of audio/video output If you can’t use the SCART AV connector to connect your TV to this recorder, there are standard audio/video output jacks, as well as an S-video output. Using the supplied audio/video cable AUDIO INPUT VIDEO...

  • Page 16: Connecting To A Cable Box Or Satellite Receiver

    Connecting up Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver If you have a cable or satellite receiver with a built-in decoder, connect it to this recorder and your TV as shown on this page. If you are using a separate decoder box for your cable/satellite TV, set up following the instructions on the next page.

  • Page 17: Connecting An External Decoder Box (1)

    Connecting up Connecting an external decoder box (1) If you have an external, dedicated decoder box for your satellite or cable TV system, use the setup described on this page. Important • Do not connect your decoder box directly to this recorder. •...

  • Page 18: Connecting An External Decoder Box (2)

    Connecting up Connecting an external decoder box (2) If you only have a decoder, connect it to this recorder and your TV as shown on this page. Using the setup on this page you can: • Record scrambled channels received using the recorder’s built-in TV tuner. Important •...

  • Page 19: Connecting To An Av Amplifier/Receiver

    Connecting up Connecting to an AV amplifier/receiver To enjoy multichannel surround sound you need to connect this recorder to an AV amplifier/receiver using the digital optical output. In addition to a digital connection, we recommend also connecting using the stereo analog connection for compatibility with all discs and sources.

  • Page 20: Connecting Other Av Sources

    REC (INPUT 1/DECODER) SCART connector for audio/video input and output with just one SCART cable. 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.

  • Page 21: Controls And Displays

    IR remote sensor (page 8) Disc tray Front panel display See Display on page 22 for details. DV IN/OUT jack (DVR-320 only) (page 12, 20, 53, 55, 56, 84, 97) Digital input/output jack for use with a DV camcorder. +/– (page 28, 30, 46) Use to change TV channels, skip chapters/tracks, etc.

  • Page 22: Display

    Controls and displays Display PLAY Lights during playback; blinks when paused. Lights during recording; blinks when recording is paused. PL (page 59, 64) Lights when a VR mode disc is loaded and the recorder is in Play List mode. 2 3 (page 79) Shows the remote control mode (if nothing is displayed, the remote control mode is 1).

  • Page 23: Remote Control

    HISTORY MARK TV CONTROL INPUT CHANNEL SELECT DVD RECORDER Remote control indicator Lights when setting up the remote control for use with a TV (page 92) and when setting the remote control mode (page 79). STANDBY/ON Press to switch the recorder on/into standby.
  • Page 24 Controls and displays 15 RETURN Press to go back one level in the on-screen menu or display. 16 Playback controls (page 29) REV SCAN / FWD SCAN Press to start reverse or forward scanning. Press again to change the speed. PLAY Press to start playback.

  • Page 25: Getting Started

    If you’re using the recorder for the first time, we strongly recommend you use the Setup Navigator before starting to use the recorder. STANDBY/ON ENTER DVD RECORDER Switch on your TV and set the video input to this recorder. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the remote control or the front panel to switch on.

  • Page 26: Manual Clock Setting

    Getting started • Select Do not set if you want to skip setting up the channels (because they have already been set up, for example). • You can only use the Download from TV feature if you connected this recorder to your TV using a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable connected to the AV1(RGB)-TV connector, and if your TV supports this function (check your TV’s instruction manual for...

  • Page 27: Other Settings You Can Make

    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.

  • Page 28: Making Your First Recording

    Recording is covered in much more detail in chapter 6 (Recording). STANDBY/ON STOP STOP REC DVD RECORDER If they aren’t already on, switch on your TV and this recorder. STANDBY/ON to switch on. Press • Make sure that the video input on your TV is set to this recorder.

  • Page 29: Basic Playback

    Getting started Note • Channel presets are numbered 1–99. • You can’t change TV channels during playback or recording, or while in recording standby. Changing audio channels You can change the audio channel of the broadcast or external input signal. AUDIO •...

  • Page 30: Getting Started

    Getting started STANDBY/ON STOP Press STANDBY/ON to switch on. Also turn on your TV and make sure that it is set to the correct video input. Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray. 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 double- sided DVD-Video disc, load it with the side you want to play face down).
  • Page 31 Getting started Playing CDs and WMA/MP3 discs The table below shows the basic playback controls for audio CDs, and WMA/MP3 files. Press to start playback. PLAY Press to stop playback. STOP Pauses playback, or restarts playback PAUSE when paused. CD and MP3 only: Press to start scanning. REV SCAN FWD SCAN Press again to increase the scanning...

  • Page 32: Using The Home Menu

    (page 47) Disc Navigator (page 35, page 58) Disc History (page 69) PhotoViewer (page 70) DV Record (DVR-320 only) (page 55) • Some options in the Home Menu may be grayed out /Super VCD to start playback Displaying disc information on-...
  • Page 33 Getting started Resume Shows Resume if playback can be resumed from the last place stopped. Recording time remaining Shows the approximate recording time left on the disc in the current recording mode. Preset name and number Shows the preset name and preset number for the currently selected channel.
  • Page 34 Getting started Recording mode Shows the current recording mode (FINE, SP, LP, etc.), and the total recording time of the disc. Note • When using the simultaneous play and record feature, the display shows information for playback only. • Data transfer rate shows the amount of video and audio information recorded on the disc.

  • Page 35: Playback

    Initial Setup Disc History Video/Audio Adjust PhotoViewer Play Mode DV Record DVR-320 screen 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.

  • Page 36: Changing The Thumbnail Picture For A Title

    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. Disc Navigator Title (1-10) Title 01 Title 02 Title 03 Title 04 Title 05 Title 06 Title 07 Title 08...

  • Page 37: Navigating Discs

    Playback Start playback of the title you want to change the thumbnail for. 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 PAUSE and/or slow-motion/ use, you can use the frame advance/reverse controls (...

  • Page 38: Playing In Slow Motion

    Playback • No subtitles are displayed while scanning DVD-Video discs. • Analog and digital sound is output when scanning DVDs with Dolby Digital or Linear PCM sound on forward SCAN 1. (Linear PCM is output from the optical digital output.*) No sound is output when using other scan speeds.

  • Page 39: The Play Mode Menu

    Playback The Play Mode menu 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 CD/ Super VCDs playing in PBC mode, or while a DVD disc menu is being displayed.

  • Page 40: Program Play

    Playback During playback, select ‘A-B Repeat’ from the Play Mode menu. With ‘A (Loop Start)’ highlighted, press ENTER at the point you want the loop to start. Play Mode Search Mode A (Loop Start) A-B Repeat B (Loop End) Repeat Program After setting the loop start point, the highlight will automatically move down to B(Loop End).
  • Page 41 Playback 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. •...

  • Page 42: Displaying And Switching Subtitles

    Playback 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.

  • Page 43: Switching Audio Channels

    Playback Switching audio channels VR mode Video CD Super VCD For VR mode content recorded with bilingual audio, you can switch between left (L) channel, right (R) channel, 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.

  • Page 44: Recording

    SECAM recordings, or NTSC and PAL-60. See also Input Line System on page 78. 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.

  • Page 45: Restrictions On Video Recording

    Recording 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.

  • Page 46: Basic Recording From The Tv

    AUDIO PAUSE STOP REC DVD RECORDER Load a recordable disc. • If you load a new blank DVD-RW disc, the recorder takes a short while to initialize the disc. Use the CHANNEL +/– buttons to select the TV channel to record.

  • Page 47: Setting A Timer Recording

    Recording Direct recording from TV If you connected this recorder to your TV using a SCART cable, and your TV supports Direct Recording, you can record whatever is currently being shown on the TV without having to worry about what channel preset the recorder is on.
  • Page 48 As the name suggests, Easy Timer Recording makes setting up a timer recording as simple as possible. HOME MENU DVD RECORDER Alternatively, you can also access from the Home Menu (press HOME MENU and select Timer Recording then Easy Timer Recording).

  • Page 49: Standard Timer Recording

    Recording Use the (cursor left/right) to move the cursor to the recording end time on the grid. Recording start time Recording end time Easy Timer Recording 13/12 14/12 15/12 13/12 11:45 13:45 CHANNEL + / – Pr 7 REC MODE FINE As you move the cursor around the grid, an arrow stretches from the start time to the current cursor...

  • Page 50: Programming System

    Recording • CH – Choose a channel (1–99, excluding skip channels), or one of the external inputs from which to record. • Mode – Select FINE, SP, LP, EP or AUTO (See Recording time and picture quality on page 44). If Manual Recording is on, then you can also select the MN setting.
  • Page 51 Recording • Use the buttons to switch VPS/PDC On or Off. 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 programming number that you entered), the recorder will prompt you to enter the channel number that the TV program...
  • Page 52 Recording Moving the end time by 30-minute blocks During timer recording, press and hold three seconds. The timer indicator disappears from the front panel display. Press REC repeatedly to extend recording in 30 minute increments. Programming a new end time Note that it is only possible to program a new end time for a timer recording when VPS/PDC is off.

  • Page 53: Timer Recording Faq

    Recording Timer recording FAQ 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 73), and that there are fewer than 99 titles already on the DVD. •...

  • Page 54: Automatic Recording From A Satellite Tuner

    • AV2/L1 – Input 1/Auto Start Rec • L2 – Input 2 (front panel) • DV – DV input/output (front panel) (DVR-320 only) Check that the Audio In settings for External Audio, Bilingual Recording and DV Input are as you want them (see Audio In settings on page 83).

  • Page 55: Recording From A Dv Camcorder (Dvr-320 Only)

    From the Initial Settings menu, check that the DV audio input is setup as you require. See DV Input (DVR-320 only) on page 84 for more on this. • Check also that the Audio In settings for External Audio and Bilingual Recording are as you want them (see Audio In settings on page 83).

  • Page 56: Recording From The Dv Output (Dvr-320 Only)

    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 84) between Stereo 1 and Stereo 2. Recording from the DV output (DVR-320 only)

  • Page 57: Initializing A Dvd-Rw Disc

    ‘top menu’ is selected on any DVD player. Finalize TITLE MENU • 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.

  • Page 58: Editing

    Editing 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.

  • Page 59: Disc Navigator Menu Options

    Editing • 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.

  • Page 60: Editing Vr Mode Original And Video Mode Content

    Editing Editing VR mode Original and Video mode content These commands affect the actual content stored on the DVD-R/RW. Remember • If you are editing a VR mode disc, use the PLAYLIST button to switch to the Disc Navigator Original screen.
  • Page 61 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. Highlight ‘OK’ then press ENTER to enter the name and return to the main Disc Navigator screen.
  • Page 62 Editing • 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). Press RETURN to get back to the menu options on the left side of the screen.

  • Page 63: Erase All

    Editing Use the playback controls ( , , 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.

  • Page 64: Creating And Editing A Vr Mode Play List

    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.
  • Page 65 Using the remote key shortcuts to input a name on page 61. • For discs formatted on a different DVD recorder, you will see only a limited character set. Highlight ‘OK’, then press ENTER to fix the name and return to the main Disc Navigator screen.
  • Page 66 Editing 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. Select ‘Erase Sec’ from the Disc Navigator menu options.
  • Page 67 Editing Press ENTER to add the title. The new title appears in the updated Play List. Disc Navigator Play List Create Move Divide Combine Erase All Undo Press RETURN to go back to the Disc Navigator menu options, or select another location for a new title.
  • Page 68 Editing After pressing ENTER, the new, updated Play List is displayed. Disc Navigator Play List Create Move Divide Combine Erase All Undo 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.

  • Page 69: Disc History

    Disc History 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.

  • Page 70: The Photoviewer

    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 folder in folder list Pages in folder list Playing a slideshow Press HOME MENU and select ‘PhotoViewer’ to display the PhotoViewer screen.
  • Page 71 The PhotoViewer 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.

  • Page 72: The Disc Setup Menu

    For other remote control key shortcuts, see Using the remote key shortcuts to input a name on page 61. • For discs formatted on a different DVD recorder, you will see only a limited character set. Note •...

  • Page 73: Initialize Settings

    The Disc Setup menu Lock Disc. VR mode • Default setting: Off Disc Setup Basic Input Disc Name Initialize Lock Disc Finalize 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.

  • Page 74: The Video/Audio Adjust Menu

    With the recorder stopped, press HOME MENU and select ‘Video/Audio Adjust’. Timer Recording Disc Navigator Disc History PhotoViewer DV Record DVR-320 screen Select ‘Video Adjust’. Use the (cursor left/right) buttons to change the preset. Tuner Detailed Settings • Use the INPUT SELECT button to switch between the built-in TV tuner and the external inputs.

  • Page 75: Setting The Picture Quality For Disc Playback

    ENTER after selecting the setting you want to adjust. 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.

  • Page 76: Audio Drc

    The Video/Audio Adjust menu Note • The Black Setup setting applies only when playing NTSC discs. 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.

  • Page 77: The Initial Setup Menu

    Video/Audio Adjust PhotoViewer Play Mode DV Record 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.

  • Page 78: On Screen Display

    The Initial Setup menu Set the date (day/month/year) and time, then press ENTER to make all the settings. Initial Setup Manual Clock Setting Basic Clock Setting Clock Setting Tuner Input Line System Date Video In/Out On Screen Display Audio In Front Panel Display Time Audio Out...

  • Page 79: Tuner Settings

    • When a timer recording is set with VPS/PDC on, SCART through is always active. 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 Clock Setting Recorder1...

  • Page 80: Manual Ch Setting

    The Initial Setup menu Note • You can fine-tune individual stations using the Manual CH Setting feature. See Manual CH Setting below for how to use this. Auto Channel Setting : Download from TV If you connected this recorder to your TV using the AV1(RGB)-TV AV connector, and if your TV supports this function, you can download all the channels that your TV is tuned to.

  • Page 81: Channel Swapping

    The Initial Setup menu Channel Swapping The preset swap feature lets you swap the channel assignments of different programs. This is so that you can group together station presets which naturally go together. Select ‘Channel Swapping’. Initial Setup Basic Auto Channel Setting Next Screen Tuner Manual CH Setting...

  • Page 82: Video In / Out Settings

    The Initial Setup menu Video In / Out settings Input Colour System • Default setting: Auto Initial Setup Basic Input Colour System Tuner AV1 Out Video In/Out AV2/L1 In Audio In NTSC on PAL TV Audio Out Language Recording Playback On the default setting, the recorder automatically detects whether the video signal from the built-in tuner or from one of the external inputs is PAL, SECAM, 3.58 NTSC or...

  • Page 83: Audio In Settings

    Stereo. If each channel carries a separate soundtrack, change to Bilingual. 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 bilingual.

  • Page 84: Audio Out Settings

    • If you’re recording in VR mode (except when set to FINE/MN32), 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.

  • Page 85: Language Settings

    The Initial Setup menu DTS Out You only need to make this setting if you connected this recorder to an AV amp/receiver (or other component) using the digital output. • Default setting: On Initial Setup Basic Digital Out Tuner Dolby Digital Out Video In/Out DTS Out Audio In...

  • Page 86: Subtitle Language

    The Initial Setup menu Choose Other if you want to specify a language other than those listed (see Selecting ‘Other’ languages on page 87). • You can switch between the languages recorded on a DVD disc any time during playback using the AUDIO button.

  • Page 87: Recording Settings

    The Initial Setup menu 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.

  • Page 88: Playback Settings

    The Initial Setup menu • Optimized Recording only compensates for the first (earliest starting) timer program if more than one has been set. • Optimized recording can’t be used together with VPS/PDC. Navi Mark • Default setting: 0 seconds Initial Setup Basic Manual Recording Tuner...

  • Page 89: Seamless Playback

    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.
  • Page 90 The Initial Setup menu Press ENTER. Enter a new password. Initial Setup Change Password Basic TV Screen Size Tuner Still Picture Video In/Out Seamless Playback Current Password Audio In Parental Lock Parental Lock Audio Out Angle Indicator New Password Language Recording Playback Press ENTER.

  • Page 91: Angle Indicator

    The Initial Setup menu Angle Indicator • Default setting: On Initial Setup Basic TV Screen Size Tuner Still Picture Video In/Out Seamless Playback Audio In Parental Lock Audio Out Angle Indicator Language Recording Playback On the default setting, when playing a DVD-Video disc that features multi-angle scenes, an icon appears on- screen during the parts of the disc where angle switching is available.

  • Page 92: Additional Information

    61, 65 STANDBY/ Fujitsu Funai Goldstar Grandiente Grundig 51, 82 Hitachi 56, 60, 83, 86 Mitsubishi Nokia 53, 81 Panasonic 58, 72 Philips 57, 85 Pioneer 50, 80 Salora Samsung 73, 75 Sanyo Sharp Sony Tandy Telefunken Thomson Toshiba Victor...

  • Page 93: Screen Sizes And Disc Formats

    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) 16:9 4:3 (Letter Box) 4:3 (Pan & Scan) When viewing on a widescreen TV or monitor Screen format of disc Setting 16:9 16:9...

  • Page 94: Troubleshooting

    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. General...
  • Page 95 This battery should last approximately five years from factory shipping. Reset the clock and other recorder settings to use the recorder again. To have the battery replaced, contact your dealer or a Pioneer Service Center.

  • Page 96: Frequently Asked Questions

    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.

  • Page 97: About Dv (Dvr-320 Only)

    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 84). • 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).

  • Page 98: Language Code List

    Additional information 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...

  • Page 99: On-Screen Displays And Recorder Displays

    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.

  • Page 100: Handling Discs

    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 Pioneer- authorized service center. Although lens cleaners for CD players are commercially available, we do not reco-...

  • Page 101: Condensation

    Additional information 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.

  • Page 102: Glossary

    Additional information 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);...
  • Page 103 Additional information 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.

  • Page 104: Specifications

    DVR-220 ........23 W DVR-320 ........26 W Power consumption in standby mode Weight .

  • Page 105: Supplied Accessories

    Control input .......Mini jack DV input/output (DVR-320 only) ....4 pin (i.LINK/IEEE 1394 standard)

  • Page 106: Index

    Index Adjusting the picture quality Audio DRC Audio language Audio settings – Auto language Auto Scan - see Automatic channel setup Automatic channel setup AV amplifier (connecting to) – AV connector Bilingual audio Camcorder - see DV camcorder Changing TV channels Chase play - see Simultaneous recording and play- back CPRM...
  • Page 107 Timer recording TV aspect ratio TV audio channel TV system - see Input line system and Input colour sys- Video mode – VIDEO Plus+ – – Video settings VPS/PDC VR mode WMA audio Zooming (a JPEG picture) –...
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