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Pioneer DVR-RT401-S User Manual

Pioneer DVR-RT401-S
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DVD Recorder & VCR
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Table of Contents

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Pioneer DVR-RT401-S Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDVD VCR Combo
BrandPioneer
ModelDVR-RT401-S
Video FormatNTSC
DVD Recorder TypeDVD Recorder
VCR TypeVHS
Number of Discs1
Recordable DVD FormatsDVD-R, DVD-RW
Tuner TypeNTSC
Remote ControlYes
Depth12.8 inches
Playback FormatsDVD, VCD
Playable File FormatsMP3
InputsComposite, S-Video
OutputsComposite, S-Video
ConnectionsS-Video

Summary

Before You Start

Disc Compatibility

Lists compatible discs, region management, and discs that cannot be played.

Recording Formats

Explains VR and Video modes for recording and their available functions.

Controls and Displays

Display Window Indicators

Explains the meaning of symbols and indicators on the unit's display window.

Remote Control Layout

Identifies all buttons on the remote control and their corresponding functions.

Connecting Up

Cable TV Connections

Details on connecting the unit to cable TV systems, including descrambler boxes.

Connections with TV or Audio Component

Explains how to connect to TVs via Audio/Video, S-Video, and Component outputs, and to amplifiers.

Getting Started

Using the SETUP MENU

General procedure for navigating and using the device's setup menu.

Setting the Disc

Procedures for formatting, protecting, and finalizing discs.

Recording Settings

Configuring initial recording settings like destination, mode, and chapter marks.

Playback

Special Playback Modes

Covers fast forward, review, still, frame advance, and slow motion.

Progressive Scan Playback

Enabling progressive scan for higher picture quality with compatible TVs.

Cassette Tape Playback

Loading, playing, stopping, and basic operations for VCR tapes.

Recording

Recording Modes

Explains the four recording modes (XP, SP, LP, EP) and their quality/time trade-offs.

Images That Cannot Be Recorded

Information on copy-restriction signals and their impact on recording.

Recording a TV Program

Step-by-step guide to recording TV programs using manual or timer settings.

One-touch Timer Recording (OTR)

How to quickly set timed recordings using the OTR function.

VCR Plus+ Programming System

Setting up and using the VCR Plus+ system for easy timer recording.

Timer Recording

How to set up timer recordings for specific dates, times, and channels.

Editing

Dubbing

Additional Information

Error/Warning Message List

Troubleshooting guide listing error messages and their solutions.

Troubleshooting

Common problems and solutions for DVD/VCR, VCR, and other functions.

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