Pioneer DVR-231-S User manual

Connecting up
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 feature. This takes you through setting the clock and the internal TV tuner settings.
If you're using the recorder for the first time, we strongly recommend you use the Setup Navigator before starting to use the recorder.
OSD Language English
OSD Language
Switch on the recorder.
Also switch on your TV
and make sure that the
video input is set to this
recorder.
Select an OSD language. Start using the Setup
Navigator.
Date
Time
Clock Set CH
Auto
Manual
Manual
Set the clock.
Manual
USA
Alaska
Date
Time
Time Zone
D.S.T.
01 / 01 / 2005 SAT
12 : 00 AM
Off
Auto
Manual
Select Manual to start setting
the clock.
• Use the / buttons to set your time zone,
then press .
• Use the / buttons to set D.S.T (Daylight
Saving Time) On or Off, then press ENTER.

That completes basic setup using the
Setup Navigator.
Finish setting up.
Setup is complete!
Enjoy using your DVD recorder!
Finish Setup
Setup Navigator
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Select how you receive
your TV channels.
Tuning
Please wait a moment. 20/68 Cancel
After selecting Antenna or Cable
the recorder starts automatic
tuning. This takes a couple of
minutes to complete.
Cable
Do not set
Antenna
Tuner
Complete this setup before you start using your recorder.
Please use the Initial Setup if you want to make more
detailed settings.
Start
Cancel
Setup Navigator

Putting the batteries in the
remote control
•Insert two AA/R6P batteries
into the battery compartment
following the indications (,)
inside the compartment.
REC CMSKIP RECMODE TIMERREC
RETURN
DISCNAVIGATOR
TOP
MENU
MENU
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AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE
STANDBY/ON DISPLAY
ENTER


/ /


CH+
CH–
HOME
MENU
INPUT

DVD RECORDER
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REC CMSKIP RECMODE TIMERREC
RETURN
DISCNAVIGATOR
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MENU
MENU
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AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE
STANDBY/ON DISPLAY
ENTER


/ /


CH+
CH–
HOME
MENU
INPUT

DVD RECORDER
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REC CMSKIP RECMODE TIMERREC
RETURN
DISCNAVIGATOR
TOP
MENU
MENU
VCR
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AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE
STANDBY/ON DISPLAY
ENTER


/ /


CH+
CH–
HOME
MENU
INPUT

DVD RECORDER
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VHF UHF
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
INPUT1
OUTPUT
RL
RL
YP
B
P
R
DIGITAL
OUT
IN
OUTPUT
RL
YP
B
P
R
DIGITAL
OUT
VHF UHF
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Antenna/
Cable TV
Wall outlet
Wall outlet
Please refer to the main operating instructions if you want to connect other
components, such as a cable box or satellite receiver.
• Set the time and date.
Use the / buttons to
change the value in the
highlighted field; use the
/ buttons to move
from one field to another.
• Press ENTER to finish
setting the time.
REC CMSKIP RECMODE TIMERREC
RETURN
DISCNAVIGATOR
TOP
MENU
MENU
VCR
Plus+
123
456
7890
CLEAR
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE
STANDBY/ON DISPLAY
ENTER


/ /


CH+
CH–
HOME
MENU
INPUT

DVD RECORDER
//
REC CMSKIP RECMODE TIMERREC
RETURN
DISCNAVIGATOR
TOP
MENU
MENU
VCR
Plus+
123
456
7890
CLEAR
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE
STANDBY/ON DISPLAY
ENTER


/ /


CH+
CH–
HOME
MENU
INPUT

DVD RECORDER
//
REC CMSKIP RECMODE TIMERREC
RETURN
DISCNAVIGATOR
TOP
MENU
MENU
VCR
Plus+
123
456
7890
CLEAR
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE
STANDBY/ON DISPLAY
ENTER


/ /


CH+
CH–
HOME
MENU
INPUT

DVD RECORDER
VCR
Plus +
DISPLAYSTANDBY/ON
Quick Start Guide
<VRG1009-A>
REC CMSKIP RECMODE TIMERREC
RETURN
DISCNAVIGATOR
TOP
MENU
MENU
VCR
Plus+
123
456
7890
CLEAR
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE
STANDBY/ON DISPLAY
ENTER


/ /


CH+
CH–
HOME
MENU
INPUT

DVD RECORDER
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If you’re using a
widescreen TV, please
also see Visual Settings
in the main Operating
instructions to set the
TV Screen Size.
Product Use Questions –[phone]
In the event that you have additional questions, Pioneer maintains a Toll-Free Customer Service Hotline at [phone].
Telephone lines are open Monday through Friday 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Pacific Time) and Saturday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Pacific Time).

Making your first recording
This quick guide shows you how to make a basic recording of a TV program to a recordable DVD.
Select the TV channel you want
to record.
You can also use the number buttons: For
example, to select channel 4, press 4then
ENTER; for channel 34, press 3, 4, ENTER; for
channel 102, press 1, 0, 2, ENTER.
Start recording.
•When you want to stop recording, press
STOP.
•The TV program will be recorded on the DVD
disc as a single title with one or more
chapters.
After recording:
Press PLAY to start playback.
Playing back your recordings
Show the Disc Navigator.
•The Disc Navigator is also accessible from
the Home Menu. Press HOME MENU and
select Disc Navigator.
Use the Disc Navigator to browse and playback video on recordable DVDs, and to view information
on titles.
Disc Navigator
DVD-VR Titles ORG 04, PL 02 Remain 00h20m (XP)
Title 01 Original
The lively big tree
Recording Time 00h30m00s
01 02 03 PL01
06/29 TUE
11:00PM 06/30 WED 11:00PM 07/01 THU 11:00PM 07/02 FRI 11:00PM
Select title you want to play
then press ENTER.
•Use the / buttons to browse the list of
titles.
OPEN/
CLOSE OPEN/ CLOSE
The label side
face-up, using
the disc guide to
align the disc.
The recorder will
take a moment to
initialize the disc
for recording.
Open the disc tray. Load a blank DVD-RW. Close the disc tray.
OPEN/
CLOSE
OPEN/
CLOSE
OPEN/
CLOSE
Open the disc tray and load the supplied blank DVD-RW disc.
Use ONLY discs that feature one of these logos:
•Look for the disc logo on the disc and/or the disc packaging.
•This recorder is not compatible with DVD+R, DVD+RW or DVD-RAM.
DVD-R
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Play

Rec
DVD-RW

Play

Rec
DVD-Video

Play
Rec
After playing:
If you want to erase or edit your recording,
please see the chapter on editing in the main
operating instructions.