Playback Settings - Pioneer DVR-3100 Operating Instructions Manual

The Initial Setup menu
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Optimized Rec
• Default setting: Off
Initial Setup
Basic
Tuner
Video In/Out
Audio In
Audio Out
Language
Recording
Playback
On the default setting, if a timer program (standard, easy
or ShowView 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.
• Optimized recording can't be used together with
VPS/PDC.
Navi Mark
• Default setting: 0 seconds
Initial Setup
Basic
Tuner
Video In/Out
Audio In
Audio Out
Language
Recording
Playback
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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En
Manual Recording
On
Optimized Rec
Off
Navi Mark
Auto Chapter (Video)
DVD-RW Auto Init.
Manual Recording 0 second
Optimized Rec 30 seconds
Navi Mark
3 minutes
Auto Chapter (Video)
DVD-RW Auto Init.
Auto Chapter (Video)
• Default setting: 10 minutes
Initial Setup
Basic Manual Recording
Tuner Optimized Rec
Video In/Out Navi Mark
Audio In Auto Chapter (Video)
Audio Out DVD-RW Auto Init.
Language
Recording
Playback
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.
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 Manual Recording
Tuner Optimized Rec
Video In/Out Navi Mark
Audio In Auto Chapter (Video)
Audio Out DVD-RW Auto Init.
Language
Recording
Playback

Playback settings

TV Screen Size
• Default setting: 4:3 (Letter Box)
Initial Setup
Basic TV Screen Size
Tuner Still Picture
Video In/Out Frame Search
Audio In Seamless Playback
Audio Out Parental Lock
Language Angle Indicator
Recording
Playback
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.
No Separation
10 minutes
15 minutes
VR Mode
Video Mode
4:3 (Letter Box)
4:3 (Pan & Scan)
16:9