Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit DVR-231-S du fabricant Pioneer
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POWER-CORD CAUTION Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc.
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Contents 6 En Contents 01 Before you start Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 What’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Putting the batteries in the remote control . . .
Before you start 01 7 En English Chapter 1 Before you start Features • Progressive scan-compatible Compared to standard interlaced video, progressive scan effectively doubles the amount of video information fed to your TV or monitor. (Check your TV/monitor for compatibility with this feature.
Before you start 01 8 En Putting the batteries in the remote control 1 Open the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote control. 2 Insert two AA/R6P batteries into the battery compartment following the indications ( , ) inside the compartment.
Before you start 01 9 En English – The DVD-Video content on DVD side of a DualDisc may or may not be played with this product. – Since audio content on ‘non-DVD’ side of a DualDisc is not compliant with the Compact Disc Digital Audio specification, it may or may not be played with this product.
Connecting up 02 10 En Chapter 2 Connecting up Rear panel connections 1 AC IN Connect to a power outlet using the supplied power cable only. 2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT A high-quality video output for connecting to a TV or monitor with a component video input.
Connecting up 02 11 En English Easy connections The setup described here is a basic configuration that allows you to record TV programs on both this recorder and your VCR. When watching recordings from this recorder, set your TV to input 1; switch to input 2 to watch a video playing in the VCR.
Connecting up 02 12 En Using other types of video output This recorder has standard (composite), S-video and component video outputs. The main difference between them is the quality of the picture. S-video delivers a better picture than composite video, while component video gives better picture quality still.
Connecting up 02 13 En English Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver (1) If you are using a cable box or satellite receiver with only a few scrambled channels, follow the setup on this page. If many or all the channels are scrambled, we recommend using the setup on the following page.
Connecting up 02 14 En Connecting to a cable box or satellite receiver (2) If many or all the channels you receive by cable or satellite are scrambled, we recommend using this setup. Using the setup on this page you can: • Record any channel by selecting it on the cable box/satellite tuner.
Connecting up 02 15 En English 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.
Connecting up 02 16 En Connecting other AV sources Connecting a VCR or analog camcorder 1 Connect a set of audio and video outputs of your VCR or camcorder to a set of inputs on this recorder. This enables you to record tapes from your VCR or camcorder.
Controls and displays 03 17 En English Chapter 3 Controls and displays Front panel 1 STANDBY/ON Press to switch the recorder on/into standby. 2 Front panel inputs (page 10) Audio/video inputs, convenient for connecting a video camera. 3 Front panel display See below for details.
Controls and displays 03 18 En 11 2 3 (page 48) Shows the remote control mode (if nothing is displayed, the remote control mode is 1). 12 PM Lights to indicate PM (after midday) for the clock display. Remote control 1 STANDBY/ON Press to switch the recorder on/into standby.
Controls and displays 03 19 En English TIMER REC Press to set a timer recording from the standard Timer Recording screen. CM SKIP Press repeatedly to skip progressively forward through the audio or video playing.
Getting started 04 20 En Chapter 4 Getting started Switching on and setting up When you switch the recorder on for the first time, you can make several basic settings using the Setup Navigator. This takes you through setting the clock and the internal TV tuner settings.
Getting started 04 21 En English 6 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select ‘Auto’ or ‘Manual’ clock setting, then press ENTER. • Auto clock setting Some TV channels broadcast time signals together with the program. This recorder can use these signals to set the clock automatically.
Getting started 04 22 En Making your first recording This quick guide shows you how to make a basic recording of a TV program to a recordable DVD. Recording is covered in much more detail in chapter 6 ( Recording ). 1 If they aren’t already on, switch on your TV and this recorder.
Getting started 04 23 En English Note • Antenna channels are numbered 2 through 69. Cable channels are numbered 1 through 125. Changing audio channels Some TV programs are broadcast with both a main and a Second Audio Program (SAP). You can change the TV audio using the AUDIO button.
Getting started 04 24 En • Press STANDBY/ON to switch the recorder into standby. Playing DVD discs The table below shows the basic playback controls for DVD-Video, and recordable DVD discs. Playing audio CDs The table below shows the basic playback controls for audio CDs.
Getting started 04 25 En English Note • When playing in PBC mode, some playback features, such as search and repeat play are not available. Displaying disc information on- screen You can display various on-screen information about the disc loaded. 1 Press DISPLAY repeatedly to display/change the on-screen information.
Getting started 04 26 En 4 Lock Disc On or Off 5 Number of titles/tracks on disc Play display 1 1 Disc type and mode Shows the disc type ( DVD-R , DVD-RW , CD , No Disk etc.), and the disc mode for recordable DVD, if applicable ( VR or Video ). Shows PBC if a Video CD is in playback control (PBC) mode.
Playback 05 27 En English Chapter 5 Playback Introduction Most of the features described in this chapter make use of on-screen displays. Navigate these using the /// (cursor buttons) and ENTER . To go back one level from any screen, use the RETURN button.
Playback 05 28 En Note • The Disc Navigator is only accessible when there is a disc loaded. • Another way to find a particular place on a disc is to use the time search mode. See Search Mode on page 30. Navigating discs During playback you can easily jump to another title, chapter or track on a disc using the number buttons on the remote.
Playback 05 29 En English • When scanning DVDs with Dolby Digital or Linear PCM sound on forward Scan1 , Linear PCM is output from the coaxial digital output. No sound is output when using other scan speeds. • Depending on the disc, normal playback may automatically resume when a new chapter is reached on a DVD disc.
Playback 05 30 En The Play Mode menu The Play Mode menu gives you access to search and repeat play functions. Important • You can’t use the Play Mode features with Video CDs playing in PBC mode, or while a DVD disc menu is being displayed. For other restrictions, see the following sections.
Playback 05 31 En English Note • When using time search, playback may occasionally start slightly before or after the time you input. Repeat play There are various repeat play options, depending on the kind of disc loaded. 1 Select ‘Repeat’ from the Play Mode menu.
Playback 05 32 En • Press AUDIO repeatedly to select an audio soundtrack. Note • The sound may drop out momentarily when switching soundtracks. • Some discs only allow you to change audio language from the disc menu. Press TOP MENU to access. • To set audio language preferences, see Language on page 54.
Recording 06 33 En English Chapter 6 Recording About DVD recording This recorder can record on both DVD-R and DVD-RW media. The main difference between the two is that DVD- R discs can only be recorded once, while DVD-RW can be recorded, erased and re-recorded many times.
Recording 06 34 En Restrictions on video recording • You cannot record copy-protected video using this recorder. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video discs and some satellite broadcasts. If copy- protected material is encountered during a recording, recording will pause automatically and an error message will be displayed on-screen.
Recording 06 35 En English Basic recording from the TV Follow the instructions below to record a TV program. Recording starts immediately and continues until the disc is full or you stop the recording. 1 Load a recordable disc. • If you load a new blank DVD-RW disc, the recorder takes a short while to initialize the disc.
Recording 06 36 En • Timer recording will not start if: – The recorder is already recording. – A disc is being initialized, finalized or unfinalized. • Except when finalizing Video mode discs, timer recording will start when the operation preventing timer recording has finished.
Recording 06 37 En English 5 To exit the timer recording screen, press HOME MENU. • If you change the Auto Channel Setting (from cable to antenna or the other way around), existing timer programs will be erased. Timer recording using the VCR Plus+ ® programming system This system makes programming timer recordings very simple.
Recording 06 38 En 2 Press REC repeatedly to extend recording in 30 minute increments. Programming a new end time 1 During timer recording, press TIMER REC to display the Timer Recording screen. You can also access the Timer Recording screen from the Home Menu (press HOME MENU , select Timer Recording , then Timer Rec (View) ).
Recording 06 39 En English • What happens when two or more timer programs overlap? Basically, the program with the earlier recording start time has priority. However, the recorder will start recording the program with the later start time after the earlier program is finished.
Recording 06 40 En 4 Select ‘Finalize’. 5 Select Finalize ‘Start’. 6 Video mode only: All the titles on the disc are displayed. 7T he recorder will now start finalizing the disc. during finalization: • How long finalization takes depends on the type of disc, how much is recorded on the disc and the number of titles on the disc.
Editing 07 41 En English Chapter 7 Editing Using this recorder you can edit video content on unfinalized Video mode and VR mode DVD discs. More detailed editing is possible on VR mode discs, which can be edited at the chapter level. Video mode discs can only be edited at the title level.
Editing 07 42 En Title Name You can give titles names up to 64 characters long for VR mode recordings and 32 characters for Video mode recordings. 1 Select ‘Title Name’ from the Title Edit menu options. 2 Use the / buttons to select the title you want to name, then press ENTER to go to the name input screen.
Editing 07 43 En English Lock You can lock a title so that it can’t be edited or erased accidently. If you do need to edit it, you can always unlock it later. 1 Select ‘Lock’ from the Title Edit menu options. 2 Use the / buttons to select the title you want to lock (or unlock), then press ENTER .
Editing 07 44 En Divide Use this command to divide a chapter into two new ones. 1 Select ‘Divide’ from the Chapter Edit menu options. 2 Use the / buttons to select the title containing the chapter you want to divide , then press ENTER. 3 Use the /// (cursor buttons) to select the chapter, then press ENTER.
The Initial Setup menu 08 45 En English Chapter 8 The Initial Setup menu Using the Initial Setup menu The Initial Setup menu is where you can set various recorder options for sound, picture, language and so on. • Press HOME MENU and select ‘Initial Setup’.
The Initial Setup menu 08 46 En 1 Select ‘Manual’. 2 Use the / buttons to set your time zone, then press ENTER. 3 Press then use the / buttons to set daylight saving time (D.S.T.) On or Off, then press ENTER. 4 Set the current date and time.
The Initial Setup menu 08 47 En English Note • If you want to cancel before tuning has finished, press ENTER . • You can manually tune and skip blank channels using the Manual CH Setting, below. Manual CH Setup • Default setting: n/a From the manual channel setup screen you can manually fine tune channels and set channels to skip.
The Initial Setup menu 08 48 En • Select ‘OSD Language’ then use the / buttons to select a language option. Display • Default setting: On You can have the recorder show or hide on-screen operation displays (for Play, Stop, etc.), and choose whether to switch the front panel display on or off when the recorder is in standby.
The Initial Setup menu 08 49 En English Disc settings Lock Disc • Default setting: Off Set to On to prevent accidental recording, editing or erasing of the disc loaded. If you need to unlock the disc to make edits, select Off . Important •A locked disc can still be initialized (which will completely erase the disc).
The Initial Setup menu 08 50 En Important If you switch to Progressive when using a TV that is not compatible with progressive-scan video, you will not be able to see anything displayed on your TV. If this happens, press and hold the + button on the front panel, then press STANDBY/ON .
The Initial Setup menu 08 51 En English From the Audio Adjust screen, use the / buttons to adjust the Audio DRC setting On or Off . ( Off leaves the dynamic range untouched; On ‘squashes’ the dynamic range, making it good for lower-level listening.
The Initial Setup menu 08 52 En Recording settings Optimized Rec • Default setting: Off On the default setting, if a timer program (Standard or VCR Plus+ programming system) is set but there isn’t enough space on the disc at the recording quality set, the recording will start, but it will be cut off when the disc is full.
The Initial Setup menu 08 53 En English Note • Not all discs that you may consider inappropriate for your children use the Parental Lock feature. These discs will always play without requiring the password first.
The Initial Setup menu 08 54 En 4 Press ENTER to set the new Parental Lock level. Country/Area • Default Country/Area code: us (2119) 1 Select ‘Country / Area ’. 2 Use number buttons to enter your password, then press ENTER. 3 Select a Country/Area code.
The Initial Setup menu 08 55 En English Tip • You can switch between the audio and subtitle languages recorded on a DVD disc any time during playback using the AUDIO and SUBTITLE buttons. (This does not affect these settings.) Selecting ‘Other’ languages 1 Select ‘Other’ from the language list.
Additional information 09 56 En Chapter 9 Additional information Screen sizes and disc formats When viewing on a standard TV or monitor Screen format of disc Setting Appearance 16:9 4:3 (Letter Box) The program is shown in wi d escreen with black bars at the top an d bottom of the screen.
Additional information 09 57 En English Troubleshooting Incorrect operation is often mistaken for trouble and malfunction. If you think there is something wrong with this component, please check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component.
Additional information 09 58 En • If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity, disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions.
Additional information 09 59 En English Frequently asked questions In this section you can find answers to frequently asked questions on how to use your DVD recorder and what it can do. • What kind of discs can I use for recording? You can use DVD-R and DVD-RW discs for recording.
Additional information 09 60 En Language code list Language (Language code letter), Language code Country/Area code list Country/Area, Country/Area code , Country/Area code letter Japanese (ja), 1001 .
Additional information 09 61 En English On-screen displays and recorder displays The table below shows a list of error messages that you may encounter when using the recorder and an explanation of their meaning. Message Explanation/Action • Initializing disc.
Additional information 09 62 En Handling discs When holding discs of any type, take care not to leave fingerprints, dirt or scratches on the disc surface. Hold the disc by its edge or by the center hole and edge. Damaged or dirty discs can affect playback and recording performance.
Additional information 09 63 En English Place directly on top of an amplifier, or other component in your stereo system that becomes hot in use. Use near a television or monitor as you may experience interference—especially if the television uses an indoor antenna.
Additional information 09 64 En Dolby Digital Dolby® Digital Recording enables consumers to record high-quality video with stereo sound on recordable DVD discs. The technology, when utilized instead of PCM recording, also saves recordable disc space, allowing for higher video resolution or extended recording time on each DVD.
Additional information 09 65 En English Specifications General System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW, Video-CD, CD, CD-R/RW (CD-DA) Power requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 V, 60 Hz Power Consumption .
66 En Index A Audio digital output settings 51 input settings 51 setting preferences for audio language 54 setting which channel to record 35 switching on playback 31 , 32 switching TV audio 23 C CD A.
67 En English V Video CD compatibility 8 playback control (PBC) 24 , 55 playback controls for 24 , 27 – 32 DVR-230_KU.book Page 67 Thursday, January 27, 2005 2:42 PM.
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Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Pioneer DVR-231-S c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Pioneer DVR-231-S - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Pioneer DVR-231-S, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Pioneer DVR-231-S va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Pioneer DVR-231-S, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Pioneer DVR-231-S.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Pioneer DVR-231-S. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Pioneer DVR-231-S ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
