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Pioneer DVR-231-S User Manual

Pioneer DVR-231-S
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DVD Recorder
DVR-231-S
DVR-231-AV
DVR-233-S
Operating Instructions
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Pioneer DVR-231-S Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDVD Recorder
Recordable FormatsDVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW
Playback FormatsDVD-Video, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD, CD-R, CD-RW
Video EncodingMPEG-2
TunerNTSC
Audio EncodingDolby Digital
ConnectorsComposite video output, S-Video output, Coaxial digital audio output

Summary

Operating Instructions

Safety and Warnings

General Safety Precautions

Covers electrical shock risks, user-serviceable parts, and general hazard alerts.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Safe Operation and Handling

Covers reading instructions, cleaning, attachments, water/moisture, ventilation, and power.

Installation and Environmental Safety

Details placement, grounding, lightning protection, and heat considerations.

Servicing and Hazard Prevention

Addresses servicing, damage, replacement parts, and fire/shock prevention.

Additional Safety and Handling Warnings

Laser Radiation Safety

Warns about laser radiation exposure when the unit is open.

Power Cord and Product Usage

Provides instructions for safe power cord handling and product usage limitations.

Health and Environmental Advice

Laser Warning Label

Explains the Class 3B laser warning label found inside the unit.

Chapter 1: Before you start

Features Overview

Highlights key capabilities like progressive scan and timer programming.

Chapter 2: Connecting up

Rear Panel Connections

Identifies and explains all input/output ports on the rear panel.

Connecting up (Continued)

Easy Connections Setup

Provides a simple setup for recording TV programs on the recorder and VCR.

Using Other Video Output Types

Details S-video and component video connections for enhanced picture quality.

Cable/Satellite Receiver Setup (1)

Connects receiver to recorder for recording unscrambled and scrambled channels.

Cable/Satellite Receiver Setup (2)

Connects receiver to recorder for recording any channel from the tuner.

Connecting to AV Amplifier or Receiver

Details digital coaxial and analog connections for multichannel audio.

Connecting Other AV Sources

Connects VCRs or analog camcorders for recording or playback.

Controls and Displays (Continued)

Remote Control Functions

Lists and describes all buttons on the remote control for operation.

Chapter 4: Getting Started

Initial Setup and Configuration

Covers first-time setup using the Setup Navigator for clock and tuner.

Getting Started (Continued)

Making Your First Recording

A quick guide on how to record a TV program to a DVD disc.

Chapter 6: Recording

Recording Quality Modes

Details the six recording quality modes and their trade-offs.

Recording (Continued)

Video Recording Restrictions

Information on copy-protected video and copy-once material recording.

Basic TV Recording

Step-by-step instructions for recording a TV program.

Timer Recording Programming

Setting up single, daily, or weekly timer recordings.

Recording from External Components

Recording audio/video from camcorders or VCRs.

Initializing a DVD-RW Disc

How to prepare a blank DVD-RW disc for recording (Video or VR mode).

Timer Recording Setup

How to program recordings in advance using timers.

Setting Recording Quality

How to select recording quality settings (XP, SP, LP, etc.).

Chapter 8: The Initial Setup Menu

Using the Initial Setup Menu

Overview of accessing and using the setup menu.

Clock Setting Procedures

Explains how to set the date and time automatically or manually.

The Initial Setup Menu (Continued)

Tuner Setup Options

Configuring tuner settings, including auto channel setup.

Disc Settings Management

Options for locking discs, initializing, finalizing, and undoing finalization.

Digital Audio Output Configuration

Setting digital audio output formats (Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM) for AV receivers.

Recording Settings Control

Configuring optimized recording quality and auto chapter creation.

Setting Parental Lock Password

Establishing a password for parental lock and country/area code settings.

Automatic Channel Setup

Automatic tuning of TV channels based on reception type.

Additional Information (Continued)

Troubleshooting Guide

Lists common issues and their solutions, covering picture, sound, and disc errors.

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