Connecting Other Av Sources; Plugging In - Pioneer DVR-3100 Operating Instructions Manual

Connecting up
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Connecting other AV sources

Connecting a VCR or analog camcorder
AUDIO/VIDEO
OUTPUT
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AUDIO/VIDEO
INPUT
1 Connect a set of audio and video outputs on 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 ordinary video or S-video cables for the
video connection.
• The front panel connections make convenient
connections for a camcorder.
2 Connect a set of audio and video inputs on 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 ordinary video or S-video cables for the
video connection.
• Alternatively, you can use the AV2/(INPUT 1/
DECODER) SCART connector for audio/video input
and output with just one SCART cable.
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VIDEO/R/RW
Analog camcorder
AUDIO/VIDEO
OUTPUT
VCR
Connecting a DV camcorder
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.
Important
• This jack is for connection to DV equipment only. It is
AUDIO/VIDEO
INPUT
not compatible with digital satellite tuners or D-VHS
video decks.
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1 Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the DV
in/out jack on your DV camcorder/deck to the front
panel DV IN/OUT jack of this recorder.

Plugging in

Before plugging in for the first time, make sure that
everything is connected properly.
1 Plug the supplied AC power cable into the AC IN
inlet and the other end into a standard household
power outlet.
VIDEO/R/RW
DV
IN/OUT
DV
IN/OUT
DV camcorder
AC IN