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Pioneer DVR-220 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 DVD Recorder DVR-220 DVR-320 Register Your Product on www.pioneerelectronics.com Operating Instructions...
  • Page 2 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. IMPORTANT NOTICE –...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 4 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. This product is for general household purposes. Any...
  • Page 5 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.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents 01 Before you start Features ........8 What’s in the box .
  • Page 7 12 The Initial Setup menu Using the Initial Setup menu ....75 Basic settings ......75 Tuner settings .

  • Page 8: 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 9 ‘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 10: What's In The Box

    • 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.

  • Page 11: Disc / Content Format Playback Compatibility

    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.
  • Page 12 ‘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 13: Connecting Up

    TVs, VCR or other source component for recording. 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.

  • Page 14: Easy Connections

    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.

  • Page 15: Using Other Types Of Video Output

    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.

  • Page 16: Connecting To A Cable Box Or Satellite Receiver (1)

    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: •...

  • Page 17: Connecting To A Cable Box Or Satellite Receiver (2)

    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. •...

  • Page 18: Connecting To An Av Amplifier

    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.

  • Page 19: Connecting Other Av Sources

    Connecting up Connecting other AV sources Connecting a VCR or analog camcorder VIDEO/R/RW AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT Analog camcorder AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT 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.

  • Page 20: Controls And Displays

    Controls and displays Chapter 3 Controls and displays Front panel STANDBY/ON DISC DISC HISTORY NAVIGATOR PULL-OPEN Illustration shows DVR-320 STANDBY/ON Press to switch the recorder on/into standby. DISC HISTORY (page 67) Press to display the Disc History screen. DISC NAVIGATOR (page 33, 56) Press to directly access the Disc Navigator screen.

  • Page 21: Display

    Controls and displays Display PLAY Lights during playback; blinks when paused. Lights during recording; blinks when recording is paused. PL (page 57) Lights when a VR mode disc is loaded and the recorder is in Play List mode. Lights to indicate PM (after midday) for the clock display. 2 3 (page 76) Shows the remote control mode (if nothing is displayed, the remote control mode is 1).

  • Page 22: 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 86) and when setting the remote control mode (page 76). STANDBY/ON Press to switch the recorder on/into standby.
  • Page 23 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;...

  • Page 24: 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 DVD RECORDER recorder. control or the front panel to switch on. When you switch on for the first time, your TV should display the Setup Navigator screen.

  • Page 25: Manual Clock Setting

    Getting started After selecting Antenna or Cable the recorder starts automatic tuning. This takes a couple of minutes to complete. Tuning 7/68 Cancel Select ‘Auto’ for automatic time setting, then press ENTER. Initial Setup Clock Setting Basic Clock Set Tuner On Screen Display Video Out Front Panel Display...

  • Page 26: 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 27: Making Your First Recording

    STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE CHANNEL PLAY 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 28: Basic Playback

    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).
  • Page 29 Getting started Playing DVD discs The table below shows the basic playback controls for DVD-Video, and recordable DVD discs. Press to start playback. PLAY If RESUME is displayed on-screen, play- back starts from the place last stopped. Press to stop playback. STOP You can resume playback from the same point by pressing...

  • Page 30: Using The Home Menu

    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.

  • Page 31: Displaying Disc Information On-Screen

    Getting started Displaying disc information on- screen You can display various on-screen information about the disc loaded. DISPLAY Press DISPLAY repeatedly to display/change the on-screen information. • The on-screen display automatically disappears after 150 minutes. To hide the information display, press DISPLAY repeatedly until it disappears.
  • Page 32 Getting started Play display 2 Play 3–2 0. 00. 15 DVD-R Video Chapter Time Chapter Total Title Name 11/21 soccer game Chase playback, simultaneous record/playback Indicates that recording is in progress Elapsed chapter time Total running time of chapter Data transfer rate Shows the current data rate being read from the disc.

  • Page 33: Playback

    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.

  • Page 34: 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 35: Navigating Discs

    Playback Navigating discs During playback you can easily jump to another title, chapter or track on a disc using the number buttons on the remote. CLEAR ENTER DVD-Video Video mode During playback use the number buttons to enter a chapter number within the current title. For example, for chapter 6, press 6;...

  • Page 36: Playing In Slow Motion

    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. Playing in slow motion Video CD You can play DVDs and Video CDs at various slow motion speeds.

  • Page 37: 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 CDs playing in PBC mode, or while a DVD disc menu is being displayed.

  • Page 38: 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 39 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 40: 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 41: Switching Audio Channels

    Playback Switching audio channels VR mode 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.

  • Page 42: Recording

    Please take proper care of your discs. 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 43: Restrictions On Video Recording

    Recording 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 copy- protected material is encountered during a recording, recording will pause automatically and an error message will be displayed on-screen. •...

  • Page 44: 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 45 CHANNEL ENTER HOME MENU RETURN REC MODE EASY TIMER DVD RECORDER 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...

  • Page 46: Standard Timer Recording

    Recording • The AUTO option automatically sets the best recording quality for the space available on the disc loaded at the time of recording. (cursor buttons) to move the cursor to the recording start date and time on the grid. •...

  • Page 47: Programming System

    Recording • 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 button).
  • Page 48 Recording VCR Plus+ HOME MENU 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+). VCR Plus+ PlusCode# 3 9 9 2 4 MN21 Rec Mode Rec Times...
  • Page 49 Recording 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 ENTER HOME MENU PREV NEXT STOP REC TIMER REC Moving the end time by 30-minute blocks During timer recording, press and hold...

  • Page 50: Timer Recording Faq

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

  • Page 51: Recording From An External Component

    Recording Recording from an external component VR mode Video mode You can record from an external component, such as a camcorder or VCR, connected to one of the recorder’s external inputs. INPUT SELECT CLEAR ENTER REC MODE Make sure that the component you want to record from is connected properly to the DVD recorder.

  • Page 52: Recording From A Dv Camcorder (Dvr-320 Only)

    Recording Press HOME MENU and select ‘Timer Recording’, then ‘Auto Start Rec’. Select ‘Start’ to switch Auto Start Recording on, or ‘Cancel’ to switch off. 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.

  • Page 53: Recording From The Dv Output (Dvr-320 Only)

    Recording Make sure your digital camcorder is connected to the front panel DV IN/OUT jack. Also, set the camcorder to VTR mode. 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.

  • Page 54: Playing Your Recordings On Other Dvd Players

    ‘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 55: Initializing A Dvd-Rw Disc

    Recording 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 •...

  • Page 56: 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 57: 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 58: 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 59 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 60 Editing • Preview – Preview chapters: Select the chapter you STOP to return to the chapter want to play; press 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 61: Erase All

    Editing 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: • For greater control over the exact position of chapter markers it can be useful to use the and/or the slow-motion and frame advance/reverse controls (...

  • Page 62: 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 63 Using the remote key shortcuts to input a name on page 59. • 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 64 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 65 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 66 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 67: 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 68: 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 69 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. Use the (cursor down) button to navigate to the last entry in the folder list (‘Read next: ...’).

  • Page 70: The Disc Setup Menu

    For other remote control key shortcuts, see Using the remote key shortcuts to input a name on page 59. • For discs formatted on a different DVD recorder, you will see only a limited character set. Lock Disc VR mode •...

  • Page 71: Initialize Settings

    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.

  • Page 72: The Video/Audio Adjust Menu

    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. 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...

  • Page 73: Setting The Picture Quality For Disc Playback

    The Video/Audio Adjust menu Use the (cursor left/right) buttons to adjust the currently selected picture quality setting. 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.

  • Page 74: Audio Drc

    The Video/Audio Adjust menu Use the (cursor left/right) buttons to adjust the currently selected picture quality setting. When you have all the settings as you want them, press HOME MENU to exit. • To see more of the picture as you adjust different settings, press ENTER after selecting the setting you want to adjust.

  • Page 75: The Initial Setup Menu

    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 Setup Disc Navigator...

  • Page 76: Tuner Settings

    Auto Start Recording. 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 Tuner...

  • Page 77: Video Out Settings

    The Initial Setup menu After automatic tuning, a summary channel mapping screen is displayed. Initial Setup Channel Mapping Antenna Skip Skip Skip Press ENTER to return to the main menu screen. Note • If you want to cancel before tuning has finished, press ENTER.

  • Page 78: Audio In Settings

    ‘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-...

  • Page 79: Audio Out Settings

    The Initial Setup menu Input Level (L1 / L2 / L3) • Default setting: 0dB Initial Setup Basic External Audio +6dB Tuner Dual Mono Recording +3dB Video Out DV Input Audio In Input Level (L1) – 3dB Audio Out Input Level (L2) –...

  • Page 80: Language Settings

    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 the manual that came with the connected component if you’re unsure whether it is compatible with high sampling rate audio.

  • Page 81: Subtitle Display

    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.

  • Page 82: Recording Settings

    The Initial Setup menu Recording settings Manual Recording • Default setting: Off Initial Setup Basic Manual Recording Tuner Optimized Rec Video Out Navi Mark Audio In Auto Chapter (Video) Audio Out DVD-RW Auto Init. Language Recording Playback On the default setting there are four different recording time/picture quality settings, FINE, SP, LP and EP.

  • Page 83: Playback Settings

    The Initial Setup menu Auto Chapter (Video) • Default setting: 10 minutes Initial Setup Basic Manual Recording No Separation Tuner Optimized Rec 10 minutes Video Out Navi Mark 15 minutes Audio In Auto Chapter (Video) Audio Out DVD-RW Auto Init. Language Recording Playback...

  • Page 84: Parental Lock

    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 85: Angle Indicator

    The Initial Setup menu Use number buttons to enter your password, then press ENTER. Initial Setup TV Screen Size Parental Lock : Change Level Basic Still Picture Tuner 1 2 3 4 Password Seamless Playback Video Out Parental Lock Parental Lock Audio In Angle Indicator Audio Out...

  • Page 86: Additional Information

    10, 23 Grandient Hitachi 06, 24, 25, 32 Magnavox 12, 29 Mitsubishi Panasonic 08, 22, 41 Philips Pioneer 00, 35, 40, 44 01, 15, 16, 17, 18 Sanyo 14, 21 Sharp 02, 19, 27 Sony Toshiba 05, 26, 31, 43...

  • Page 87: 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 88: 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. Note •...
  • Page 89 Additional information Problem No sound or sound is distorted The picture from the external input is distorted Screen is stretched vertically or hori- zontally Can’t play a disc recorded using this recorder on another player During playback the picture is dark or distorted Can’t control your TV using this remote control...

  • Page 90: Frequently Asked Questions

    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. • Can I record a copy-once protected program from a subscription satellite or cable channel? Yes, but you’ll need to use a CPRM-compatible DVD-...

  • Page 91: About Dv (Dvr-320 Only)

    Additional information About DV (DVR-320 only) Using DV, also known as i.LINK, you can connect a DV- equipped 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”...

  • Page 92: Manual Recording Modes

    STB is tuned to. MN 4 315 mins. MN 5 300 mins. to send start/stop recording codes for a Pioneer VCR. MN 6 285 mins. See the manual that came with the STB for how to do MN 7 270 mins.

  • Page 93: Language Code List

    Additional information Language code list Language (Language code letter), Language code Japanese (ja), 1001 Bhutani (dz), 0426 English (en), 0514 Esperanto (eo), 0515 French (fr), 0618 Estonian (et), 0520 German (de), 0405 Basque (eu), 0521 Italian (it), 0920 Persian (fa), 0601 Spanish (es), 0519 Finnish (fi), 0609 Chinese (zh), 2608...

  • Page 94: 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 95: 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 recommend using them since some may damage the lens.

  • Page 96: Hints On Installation

    Additional information 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.

  • Page 97: 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 98 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 99: Specifications

    Power Consumption DVR-220 ........23 W DVR-320 .
  • Page 100 Index Index Adjusting the picture quality Audio DRC Audio language – Audio settings Auto language Camcorder - see DV camcorder Changing TV channels Chase play - see Simultaneous recording and play- back Component video CPRM Disc and file formats Disc compatibility - see Disc and file formats –...
  • Page 101 253 Alexandra Road, #04-01, Singapore 159936 TEL: 656-472-1111 PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 178-184 Boundary Road, Braeside, Victoria 3195, Australia, TEL: (03) 9586-6300 PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. Blvd.Manuel Avila Camacho 138 10 piso Col.Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico,D.F. 11000 TEL: 55-9178-4270 K002E Printed in China <VRB1333-A>...

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