Recording From An External Component; Automatic Recording From A Satellite Tuner - Pioneer DVR-310-S Operating Instructions Manual

Recording
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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.
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. 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)
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 74).
• 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.
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REC MODE
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 42 for more details.
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.
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 74 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.
5 Press and hold the FUNCTION button on the front
panel for 3 seconds.
The recorder goes into standby and the AUTO indicator
in the front panel display lights.