Pioneer DVR-231-s Operating Instructions Manual page 13

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Connecting to an AV amplifier or receiver
To enjoy multichannel surround sound you need to connect this recorder to an AV amp/receiver using the digital
coaxial output. In addition to the digital connection, we recommend also connecting using the stereo analog
connection.
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You'll probably also want to connect a video output to your AV amp/receiver. Use the standard (composite) video
output (as shown here), or the S-video or component video connections.
Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver (1)
See also Audio Out on page 51 for how to set up the digital audio output. (Noise may be output from your speakers if
you are using a cable box or satellite receiver with only a few scrambled channels, follow the setup on this page. If
the recorder is not set up to work with your AV amp/receiver.)
many or all the channels are scrambled, we recommend using the setup on the following page.
Using the setup on this page you can:
Important
• Record unscrambled channels by selecting them on this recorder.
nnections
• Record scrambled channels by selecting them on the cable box/satellite tuner. • Do not connect this recorder to your TV 'through' your VCR or other component using A/V cables. Always connect
escribed here is a basic configuration that allows you to record TV programs on both this recorder and your it directly to your TV.
• Watch one channel while recording another.
watching recordings from this recorder, set your TV to input 1; switch to input 2 to watch a video playing
Important
• Do not connect this recorder 'through' your VCR, satellite receiver or cable box. Always connect each component
ortant
directly to your TV or AV amp/receiver.
order is equipped with copy protection technology. Do not connect this recorder to your TV via a VCR (or
R via this recorder) using AV cables, as the picture from this recorder will not appear properly on your TV.
making or changing any rear panel connections, make sure that all components are switched off and
ed from the wall outlet.
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1 Connect RF antenna cables as shown.
This enables you to watch and record TV channels.
AC IN
2 Connect the AUDIO and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks on
this recorder to a set of audio/video inputs on your
AV amp/receiver.
3 Use a coaxial digital audio cable (not supplied) to
Connect RF antenna cables as shown.
connect the COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT jack on this
his enables you to watch and record TV channels.
recorder to a coaxial digital input on your AV amp/
Connect the AUDIO and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks on receiver.
his recorder to a set of audio/video inputs on your This enables you to listen to multichannel surround
t your TV antenna/cable TV outlet to the
V using a set of A/V cables (as supplied). sound.
N jack on this recorder.
his enables you to watch the output from this recorder.
RF antenna cable (one is supplied) to
Connect the audio/video output of your cable
e VHF/UHF OUT jack on this recorder to
ox/satellite tuner to the INPUT 1 jacks on this
a input on your VCR.
ecorder using a set of A/V cables.
e not connecting a VCR in the chain, connect
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his enables you to record scrambled TV channels.
order directly to your TV and skip the next
TV
A/V
IN 1
TV
A/V
1
IN 1
2
TV
VHF/UHF
IN
3
VHF/UHF
Cable box/ OUT
Satellite receiver
AC IN
VCR
VHF/UHF
IN
AC IN
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Y P B P R
R L
AUDIO VIDEO
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a set of audio/video inputs on your TV.
Use the supplied three-pin audio/video cable. It is color-
coded to help you match them up (red/white for the right/
left audio connections and yellow for video). Make sure
you match up the left and right outputs with their
corresponding inputs for correct stereo sound.
5
VHF/UHF
4
VIDEO
OUT
VHF/UHF
IN
AV amp/
A/V
A/V
receiver
IN 2
IN 1
VHF/UHF
VHF/UHF
OUT
5
IN
2
A/V
OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DIGITAL
A/V
OUT
Y P P
B R
OUT
R L
OUTPUT INPUT 1
AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO
3
2
Antenna/cable TV
VHF UHF
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DIGITAL
OUT
Y P P
B R wall outlet
R L OUTPUT INPUT 1 4 R L Connect the AV amp/receiver's video output to a
AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO
VHF UHF
DIGITAL IN
OUT video input on your TV.
OUT
R L
OUTPUT INPUT 1
S-VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO
Note
Antenna/cable TV
wall outlet • The diagram shows standard video connections, but
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you can alternatively use the S-video or component
video connections if they're available.
Note
Antenna/cable TV
• If your AV amp/receiver doesn't have a coaxial digital
The diagram shows standard video connections, but
wall outlet
input, but has an optical type, converter boxes that
you can alternatively use the S-video or component
Connect the AUDIO and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks to
convert from coaxial to optical are available at
video connections if they're available.
specialist audio dealers.
Connect your VCR to your TV (A/V IN 2 above)
IN
VIDEO
IN
DIGITAL IN
1
COAXIAL
3
VHF UHF
IN
OUT
R L
AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO
1
1
IN
OUT
1
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