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General| Brand | Pioneer |
|---|---|
| Model | DVR-320 |
| Category | DVD Recorder |
| Language | English |
Covers lightning flash symbol and risk of electric shock from uninsulated parts.
Warning against exposing the apparatus to rain or moisture.
Caution regarding the Class 1 laser product inside the unit.
Notes on the STANDBY/ON switch and disconnecting the plug when unused.
Warning against placing naked flame sources on the apparatus.
Specifies temperature, humidity, and location restrictions for operation.
Details on required space around the unit for heat dissipation.
Instructions on handling the power cord to prevent shock or fire.
Guidance on plug disposal and fuse requirements for UK use.
Introduces features like Chase Play, Disc Navigator, Home Menu, and recording modes.
Lists all items provided with the DVD recorder.
Instructions for battery installation and remote usage tips.
Details on supported disc types and logos.
Specifics on playback and recording for recordable discs.
Information on MP3 and WMA file playback compatibility.
Specifies formats and requirements for WMA and JPEG files.
Guidance on discs created using personal computers.
Explains the difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW discs.
Explains VR mode and its advantages over Video mode.
Addresses common queries about disc playback on other players.
Identifies and describes all ports on the rear panel.
Identifies and describes all ports on the front panel.
Lists functions available when connected to compatible TVs via SCART.
Allows recording of the TV program currently being viewed.
Copies channel presets from TV to the recorder.
Downloads TV settings like language and aspect ratio.
Illustrates basic connection of antenna and VCR.
Diagrams for connecting TV and VCR via SCART.
Connects TV using standard analog audio/video cables.
Connects TV using an S-video cable for better quality.
Connects a cable/satellite receiver directly to the recorder and TV.
Details SCART connections between components.
Connects decoder to VCR/satellite box via SCART.
Connects VCR/satellite box to recorder via SCART.
Connects recorder to decoder via SCART.
Notes on required settings for decoder setup.
Connects for multichannel surround sound via digital output.
Connects for compatibility with all discs and sources.
Connects VCR/camcorder for recording or playback.
Connects DV camcorder for digital transfer.
Instruction for connecting the AC power cable.
Identifies and describes the buttons and jacks on the front panel.
Explains lights for PLAY, REC, and PAUSE status.
Indicators for disc type, VR mode, VPS/PDC, etc.
Lights indicating FINE, SP, LP, EP, and MN recording modes.
Explains indicators for Bilingual Broadcast, NTSC, OVER, etc.
Identifies key buttons like STANDBY/ON, PLAY, REC, and menu controls.
Buttons for AUDIO, SUBTITLE, and ANGLE.
Buttons for HOME MENU, DISC NAVIGATOR, and cursor controls.
Detailed functions for playback: Play, Pause, Stop, Scan, Skip, Slow Motion.
Buttons for REC, REC MODE, TIMER REC, and EASY TIMER.
Buttons for DISC HISTORY, NAVI MARK, and CHP MARK.
Buttons for DISPLAY, TV CONTROL, and TV DIRECT REC.
Steps for setting up the recorder for the first time.
Details the steps within the Setup Navigator.
Covers Auto Scan and Download from TV for channel tuning.
Explains automatic vs. manual clock setting methods.
Setting the recorder's date, time, and time zone.
Configuring aspect ratio and digital audio connections.
Manual tuning, VIDEO Plus+ CH, and TV remote control setup.
Step-by-step guide for making a first recording.
Methods for selecting TV channels using the tuner.
Selecting different audio tracks or languages.
Changing between tuner and external input sources.
Defines terms like 'DVD', 'Video mode', and 'VR mode'.
Covers basic controls like Play, Stop, Pause, and Scan.
Includes Menu Navigation, Commercial Skip, and Slow Motion.
Playback controls for CDs, WMA/MP3 discs.
Playback controls specific to VCD and Super VCD discs.
How to access and use the main menu.
How to display various disc details on screen.
How to turn off the on-screen information display.
Details shown during playback (e.g., resume, angle indicator).
Details shown during recording (e.g., remaining time, mode).
Overview of playback features and on-screen navigation.
Browsing the contents of a disc using the navigator.
How to navigate different disc types using number buttons.
Using the NAVI MARK button to change title thumbnails.
Features for browsing and editing recordable discs.
Jumping between content using number buttons.
Performing fast forward or reverse scanning.
Adjusting playback speed for slow motion.
Advancing or reversing video frame by frame.
How to open and use the Play Mode menu.
Choosing search criteria like time or title.
Inputting search details (time, title, chapter).
Defining the start (A) and end (B) points for looping.
Setting loop parameters and resuming normal playback.
Choosing repeat modes like Disc, Title, Folder, or Track.
Building and modifying playback sequences.
Steps for adding content to a program list.
Inserting or deleting steps in the program list.
Executing the programmed playback sequence.
How to select or turn off subtitles.
How to select different audio tracks during playback.
Selecting audio channels for VR mode, CD, VCD, and Super VCD.
Changing viewing angles for multi-angle DVD scenes.
Explains differences between DVD-R and DVD-RW discs.
Details the two recording modes and their compatibility.
Describes the four quality levels affecting recording time.
Covers manual settings and AUTO mode for timer recordings.
Information on recording copy-protected or copy-once content.
Details the Content Protection for Recordable Media system.
How to choose between FINE, SP, LP, and EP modes.
Setting custom recording quality/time using MN levels.
Step-by-step instructions for recording TV programs.
How to record the current TV program directly.
Programming up to 32 timer recordings in advance.
Conditions that prevent timer recordings from starting.
How to start the simplified timer recording setup.
Configuring recording channel and quality settings.
Specifying the desired start date and time for recording.
How to view and manage existing timer programs.
Inputting details for a new timed recording.
Configuring channel, recording mode, and VPS/PDC.
Entering a name for the recording.
How to use PlusCode numbers for simple timer recording.
Inputting the code and selecting recording options (Once/Daily/Weekly).
Allows entering timer recordings when the unit is in standby.
Ways to extend recording if a program overruns.
Adjusting the recording end time in increments.
Setting a new end time for a timer recording.
How to cancel a timer recording in progress.
How to enable/disable the child lock feature.
Answers to common timer recording problems.
Watch recording from the start while it's still recording.
Prerequisite for recording from external sources.
Configuring automatic recording from external devices.
Activating the feature and putting the recorder in standby.
Prerequisites for connecting and recording from DV camcorders.
Steps to initiate recording from a DV camcorder.
Describes pauses, stops, and common DV messages.
Answers to common issues with DV camcorder connections.
Information on playing discs on other players.
Explains why and how to finalize discs for playback.
Choosing finalize options and selecting the next screen.
Steps to start finalization and option to cancel.
How discs are initialized automatically or manually.
Choosing between VR mode and Video mode initialization.
Introduction to editing video content using the Disc Navigator.
Description of the Disc Navigator interface elements.
Editing commands for original VR mode content.
Editing commands for VR mode playlists.
How to play titles directly from the Disc Navigator.
How to erase titles from the disc.
How to rename titles on the disc.
Details on entering names using the on-screen keyboard.
Commands for erasing, dividing, and combining chapters.
Detailed functions for chapter manipulation.
How to add new chapter markers to a title.
Confirming the section erase operation.
Preventing accidental editing or erasing of titles.
Removing all unlocked titles from the disc.
Reverting the last few editing actions.
How to play titles from a created playlist.
Removing titles from a playlist.
Renaming titles within a playlist.
Editing chapters within playlist titles.
Manipulating playlist items like dividing or combining.
Removing specific sections from playlist titles.
Adding original titles to the playlist.
Rearranging the order of titles in the playlist.
Splitting a title into two new titles in the playlist.
Merging two adjacent titles into one in the playlist.
Removing all titles from the playlist.
Reverting the last few editing actions on the playlist.
Viewing information on the last 30 recordable discs loaded.
How to display and move through the Disc History screen.
Viewing JPEG photo files as a slideshow.
Loading additional files from discs with many items.
Enlarging and moving the view within a picture.
Rotating images clockwise by 90 degrees.
Introduction to disc naming, locking, initializing, and finalizing.
How to assign a custom name to a disc.
Preventing accidental recording, editing, or erasing of discs.
Preparing DVD-RW discs for VR or Video mode recording.
Fixing recordings for playback and how to undo finalization.
Adjusting picture settings for tuner and external inputs.
Saving user-defined picture quality settings.
Adjusting picture settings for playing discs.
Saving user-defined picture quality settings for discs.
Adjusting audio dynamics to improve low-level sounds.
Navigating the menu for recorder options.
Setting the clock automatically or manually.
Setting the video signal standard (PAL, SECAM, NTSC).
Configuring on-screen and front panel display behavior.
Adjusting power saving modes.
Setting the remote control ID for multi-recorder use.
Information on accessing the Setup Navigator.
Performing an automatic scan for TV channels.
Copying channel information from a connected TV.
Manually tuning channels and skipping unused ones.
Rearranging channel assignments for easier grouping.
Configuring guide channels for VIDEO Plus+ programming.
Setting the color system for tuner and external inputs.
Configuring the AV1 (SCART) output signal type.
Configuring the AV2 (SCART) input signal type.
Configuring NICAM audio and tuner audio level.
Settings for external sources and bilingual audio.
Configuring DV input and adjusting input levels.
Choosing which audio channel to record for bilingual sources.
Settings specific to DV input, like stereo modes.
Configuring digital audio output and Dolby Digital.
Configuring digital outputs for DTS, PCM, and MPEG audio.
Setting on-screen display and preferred audio language.
Setting preferred subtitles and automatic language selection.
Configuring DVD menu language and subtitle display.
Specifying custom languages not in the default list.
Enabling manual recording and selecting quality levels.
Automatically adjusting recording quality to fit disc space.
Setting default still frame and auto chapter intervals.
Choosing the mode for automatic DVD-RW disc initialization.
Configuring aspect ratio and still picture display.
Trading edit accuracy for smoother playback.
Setting a password to control disc playback based on rating.
Modifying the existing password for parental controls.
Adjusting the parental lock rating level.
Setting the country code to restrict disc scenes.
Controlling the on-screen icon for angle switching.
Procedure to restore the recorder to its default state.
Programming the remote to operate the TV.
Functions available for controlling the TV with the remote.
How 16:9 content appears on standard and widescreen TVs.
How 4:3 content appears on standard and widescreen TVs.
Troubleshooting common problems like disc ejection and no picture.
Resolving issues with reset settings and remote control operation.
Troubleshooting audio distortion and external input picture problems.
Addressing issues with distorted or stretched video.
Troubleshooting playback compatibility and recording errors.
Resolving timer recording failures and power loss effects.
Answers common questions about discs, recording, and editing.
Addresses questions on playback compatibility and remote issues.
Solutions for common errors like LOCK display or frozen screen.
Details on DV cable usage, compatibility, and limitations.
Explains messages and behavior during DV recording.
A list of language codes for various languages.
A list of country codes for region settings.
Explanations for messages related to disc initialization and region codes.
Explanations for messages related to recording and CPRM.
Explanations for messages related to operation and overheating.
Guidelines for holding, cleaning, and caring for discs.
Instructions for storing discs and cleaning the pickup lens.
Explanations for DV input and TV system mismatch errors.
Advice on preventing condensation inside the recorder.
Recommendations for choosing a suitable location for the unit.
Instructions for safely moving the unit.
Table showing recording times for manual modes.
Definitions for terms like Analog Audio, Aspect Ratio, Chapter, Digital Audio.
Definitions for audio technologies and copy protection.
Definitions for common file formats.
Definition for MPEG audio format.
Definitions for MPEG Video, Optical Output, PCM, PBC, Regions, Sampling Frequency.
Definitions for Title, Track, and WMA audio format.
Details on system type, power requirements, weight, and dimensions.
Operating conditions and TV system compatibility.
Details on recording formats, times, and recordable discs.
Technical details for tuner and connection ports.
Technical details for audio and DV input/output connections.
Pinout details for the 21-pin AV connector.
Lists all accessories included with the product.
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