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DVD Recorder &VCR DVR-RT500 DVR-RT300 Register Your Product on www.pioneerelectronics.com Operating Instructions
DVD Recorder &VCR DVR-RT500 DVR-RT300 Register Your Product on www.pioneerelectronics.com Operating Instructions
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...other intellectual property rights owned by the plug. The power cords should be violating the law, including copyright law, and may use this DVD/VCR from the copyright owner or for which you own the copyright or have obtained permission to copy from a cold to ON and ...have obtained permission from the copyright owner or otherwise have a legal right to use in the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance : www.eiae.org. D1-4-2-8_En Recording equipment and copyright: You may...
...other intellectual property rights owned by the plug. The power cords should be violating the law, including copyright law, and may use this DVD/VCR from the copyright owner or for which you own the copyright or have obtained permission to copy from a cold to ON and ...have obtained permission from the copyright owner or otherwise have a legal right to use in the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance : www.eiae.org. D1-4-2-8_En Recording equipment and copyright: You may...
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... Auto clock setting / Setting the video channel 22 SETUP MENU 23 Using the SETUP MENU 23 Setting the language 24 OSD LANGUAGE 24 DVD MENU 24 AUDIO 24 SUBTITLE 24 Setting the parental control 25 Selecting parental control 25 Temporarily cancelling parental control 25 Setting the clock 26... skip / Locating a specific scene 37 Repeat playback 38 One touch repeat 38 A-B repeat playback 38 Title, Chapter repeat playback 38 Title selection / DVD menu 39 Changing angles / Zooming 40 Changing soundtrack language 41 Changing the subtitle language 41 The CD Track Info screen 42 6 En
... Auto clock setting / Setting the video channel 22 SETUP MENU 23 Using the SETUP MENU 23 Setting the language 24 OSD LANGUAGE 24 DVD MENU 24 AUDIO 24 SUBTITLE 24 Setting the parental control 25 Selecting parental control 25 Temporarily cancelling parental control 25 Setting the clock 26... skip / Locating a specific scene 37 Repeat playback 38 One touch repeat 38 A-B repeat playback 38 Title, Chapter repeat playback 38 Title selection / DVD menu 39 Changing angles / Zooming 40 Changing soundtrack language 41 Changing the subtitle language 41 The CD Track Info screen 42 6 En
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... a selected track 42 Random playback 43 Repeat playback of selected track 43 Repeat playback of Microsoft Corporation in Video mode DVD-R : DVD-R CD : Audio CD and CD-R/CD-RW VCR : Video tape 7 En DVD-Video : DVD-Video VR mode : DVD-RW in VR mode Video mode : DVD-RW in the United States and/or other countries.
... a selected track 42 Random playback 43 Repeat playback of selected track 43 Repeat playback of Microsoft Corporation in Video mode DVD-R : DVD-R CD : Audio CD and CD-R/CD-RW VCR : Video tape 7 En DVD-Video : DVD-Video VR mode : DVD-RW in VR mode Video mode : DVD-RW in the United States and/or other countries.
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...unnecessary scene from disc to video tape. • Dubbing cannot be played back. Playback function • A realistic, powerful, Movie Theater sound DVD-Video When connected to Dolby Digital and DTS compliant devices, you can enjoy realistic, powerful surround sound. • Playback the scene you want...which support the progressive video input, you can enjoy high quality picture. • One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) VR mode Video mode DVD-R VCR The One-touch Timer Recording feature provides a simple and convenient way to make recordings using the VCR Plus+® system*1 for...
...unnecessary scene from disc to video tape. • Dubbing cannot be played back. Playback function • A realistic, powerful, Movie Theater sound DVD-Video When connected to Dolby Digital and DTS compliant devices, you can enjoy realistic, powerful surround sound. • Playback the scene you want...which support the progressive video input, you can enjoy high quality picture. • One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) VR mode Video mode DVD-R VCR The One-touch Timer Recording feature provides a simple and convenient way to make recordings using the VCR Plus+® system*1 for...
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... (CD) that conform to the region number of these particular instances, check with labels containing "1" or "ALL". Model DVR-7000 DVR-810H/DVR-57H DVR-210/DVR-310/DVR-510H Playable Yes1,2,3 Yes1 Recordable No No 1 Discs should be finalized in general. If a disc is "1". •... The unit will play . 2 Cannot read the CPRM information will appear on the TV monitor. Do not playback the following table shows older Pioneer DVD...
... (CD) that conform to the region number of these particular instances, check with labels containing "1" or "ALL". Model DVR-7000 DVR-810H/DVR-57H DVR-210/DVR-310/DVR-510H Playable Yes1,2,3 Yes1 Recordable No No 1 Discs should be finalized in general. If a disc is "1". •... The unit will play . 2 Cannot read the CPRM information will appear on the TV monitor. Do not playback the following table shows older Pioneer DVD...
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...When you use the Video mode, you can newly record on the disc by formatting the disc. Format modes that can be used for DVD-R and DVD-RW (Ver.1.1/1.2). • When you can record on the media type as shown in the Video mode. • You can record ... and editing (Original/playlist) Playback, recording and editing (Original/playlist) Playback and recording Editing (with limitation) Playback and recording Editing (with other DVD players. • Recording, editing or playback of the audio modes can repeatedly record and erase. You have to editing operations. • In this...
...When you use the Video mode, you can newly record on the disc by formatting the disc. Format modes that can be used for DVD-R and DVD-RW (Ver.1.1/1.2). • When you can record on the media type as shown in the Video mode. • You can record ... and editing (Original/playlist) Playback, recording and editing (Original/playlist) Playback and recording Editing (with limitation) Playback and recording Editing (with other DVD players. • Recording, editing or playback of the audio modes can repeatedly record and erase. You have to editing operations. • In this...
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... by erasing all desired recording. The interval between chapters can be recorded onto any more information on page 28.) When you can playback DVD-RW and DVD-R. Conformity to 1 title. When recording in the Video mode When a disc recorded in the Video mode is finalized, it cannot be... Note • The finalization process may require from a few minutes up to 1 hour depending on the disc type and the amount of DVD player or DVD-ROM drive, therefore, will automatically be played back in other players A disc recorded in the Video mode is automatically created. We cannot guarantee...
... by erasing all desired recording. The interval between chapters can be recorded onto any more information on page 28.) When you can playback DVD-RW and DVD-R. Conformity to 1 title. When recording in the Video mode When a disc recorded in the Video mode is finalized, it cannot be... Note • The finalization process may require from a few minutes up to 1 hour depending on the disc type and the amount of DVD player or DVD-ROM drive, therefore, will automatically be played back in other players A disc recorded in the Video mode is automatically created. We cannot guarantee...
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... Slot IR Remote senser FF (Fast Forward) button Disc tray REC button PLAY button DVD indicator Display window STANDBY/ON button VCR/DVD button DVD/VCR common VCR EJECT button AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO IN (LINE 2) jacks DVD S-VIDEO IN (LINE 2) jack CHANNEL -/+ buttons REW (Rewind) button STOP button... OPEN/CLOSE button Rear panel AC power cord DVD COMPONENT OUT jacks RF OUT jack RF IN jack DVD COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack DVD S-VIDEO IN (LINE 1) jack DVD S-VIDEO DVD/VCR common DVD OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT jack AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO AUDIO OUT jack FAN IN (LINE...
... Slot IR Remote senser FF (Fast Forward) button Disc tray REC button PLAY button DVD indicator Display window STANDBY/ON button VCR/DVD button DVD/VCR common VCR EJECT button AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO IN (LINE 2) jacks DVD S-VIDEO IN (LINE 2) jack CHANNEL -/+ buttons REW (Rewind) button STOP button... OPEN/CLOSE button Rear panel AC power cord DVD COMPONENT OUT jacks RF OUT jack RF IN jack DVD COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack DVD S-VIDEO IN (LINE 1) jack DVD S-VIDEO DVD/VCR common DVD OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT jack AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO AUDIO OUT jack FAN IN (LINE...
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... pressing the REC MODE/SPEED repeatedly. 2 CD Appears when a CD is selected in auto resume. Timer recording display. XP/SP/LP/SLP 4 DVD recording modes. CD-R Appears when a CD-R is inserted. VCR Appears when the tuner built into this unit is temporarily stopped. When you press ... and displays 02 Display window 2 4 P 1 3 No. Video tape is inserted. CD-RW Appears when a CD-RW is temporarily stopped. DVD-RW Appears when a DVD-RW is set to video mode, VR does not appear. C 36CH CATV channel display. 2CH TV channel display. L1/L2 The external input channel...
... pressing the REC MODE/SPEED repeatedly. 2 CD Appears when a CD is selected in auto resume. Timer recording display. XP/SP/LP/SLP 4 DVD recording modes. CD-R Appears when a CD-R is inserted. VCR Appears when the tuner built into this unit is temporarily stopped. When you press ... and displays 02 Display window 2 4 P 1 3 No. Video tape is inserted. CD-RW Appears when a CD-RW is temporarily stopped. DVD-RW Appears when a DVD-RW is set to video mode, VR does not appear. C 36CH CATV channel display. 2CH TV channel display. L1/L2 The external input channel...
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entering a Pluscode for INDEX marks on /off. 2 VCR EJECT (page 48) Ejects the cassette tapes. 3 DVD OPEN/CLOSE (page 33) Opens or closes the tray. 4 DVD/VCR (page 78, 79) Switches to operation between VCR and DVD. 5 0-9 Use for VCR playback. 39 PLAY MODE (page 37) Selects the playback mode. 40 REPEAT (page 38... entering a password (page 25); deletes the timer recording program (page 59, 61). 11 TITLE MENU/TOP MENU (page 34, 39, 42, 64) Selects titles of a DVD disc. 12 CH +/- (page 54) Use to select TV channels. / (page 23, 33, 37, 60) Up/down cursor buttons 13 TRK +/- (page 50) Use to...
entering a Pluscode for INDEX marks on /off. 2 VCR EJECT (page 48) Ejects the cassette tapes. 3 DVD OPEN/CLOSE (page 33) Opens or closes the tray. 4 DVD/VCR (page 78, 79) Switches to operation between VCR and DVD. 5 0-9 Use for VCR playback. 39 PLAY MODE (page 37) Selects the playback mode. 40 REPEAT (page 38... entering a password (page 25); deletes the timer recording program (page 59, 61). 11 TITLE MENU/TOP MENU (page 34, 39, 42, 64) Selects titles of a DVD disc. 12 CH +/- (page 54) Use to select TV channels. / (page 23, 33, 37, 60) Up/down cursor buttons 13 TRK +/- (page 50) Use to...
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... the plus and minus ends of each other than the other equipment located close to turn the DVD/VCR on the back of the remote control. • The / / / are no obstacles between the DVD screen (DVD mode) and the VCR screen (VCR mode). 2 Insert two AAA/R03 batteries into the battery... on AC. Using the remote control Keep in mind the following : • Don't mix new and old batteries together. • Don't use of DVD/VCR, switches the screen between the remote and the remote sensor on the unit. • Remote operation may have an electrician replace the obsolete outlet...
... the plus and minus ends of each other than the other equipment located close to turn the DVD/VCR on the back of the remote control. • The / / / are no obstacles between the DVD screen (DVD mode) and the VCR screen (VCR mode). 2 Insert two AAA/R03 batteries into the battery... on AC. Using the remote control Keep in mind the following : • Don't mix new and old batteries together. • Don't use of DVD/VCR, switches the screen between the remote and the remote sensor on the unit. • Remote operation may have an electrician replace the obsolete outlet...
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...) 75 Ω coaxial cable 16 En Antenna connection If you are switched off and unplugged from the TV and connect it to a DVD/VCR. ANTENNA TO DVD/VCR CONNECTION The DVD/VCR must be connected "between" the antenna and the TV. Below are a cable (CATV) subscriber, skip ahead to the TV. ..., make sure that all components are using an antenna system, follow the connection diagram. 1 Combination UHF/VHF antenna with 75 Ω coaxial cable DVD/VCR 2 Combination UHF/VHF antenna with 300 Ω twin lead (flat) wire Matching transformer 300 Ω input 75 Ω output...
...) 75 Ω coaxial cable 16 En Antenna connection If you are switched off and unplugged from the TV and connect it to a DVD/VCR. ANTENNA TO DVD/VCR CONNECTION The DVD/VCR must be connected "between" the antenna and the TV. Below are a cable (CATV) subscriber, skip ahead to the TV. ..., make sure that all components are using an antenna system, follow the connection diagram. 1 Combination UHF/VHF antenna with 75 Ω coaxial cable DVD/VCR 2 Combination UHF/VHF antenna with 300 Ω twin lead (flat) wire Matching transformer 300 Ω input 75 Ω output...
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... or VHF antenna is required. • If you are using and follow the connection diagram. Note • A clear picture will not be obtained by the DVD/VCR unless the antenna signal is not recommended. The use of an outdoor type antenna is used, set the TV/CATV menu option to the... cable (supplied) Splitter TV 75 Ω input 75/300 Ω outputs (not supplied) 3 TV with 300 Ω UHF and 300 Ω VHF antenna inputs To DVR/VCR RF antenna cable (supplied) Splitter TV 75 Ω input 300 Ω outputs (not supplied) Note • If both UHF and VHF antennas have connected...
... or VHF antenna is required. • If you are using and follow the connection diagram. Note • A clear picture will not be obtained by the DVD/VCR unless the antenna signal is not recommended. The use of an outdoor type antenna is used, set the TV/CATV menu option to the... cable (supplied) Splitter TV 75 Ω input 75/300 Ω outputs (not supplied) 3 TV with 300 Ω UHF and 300 Ω VHF antenna inputs To DVR/VCR RF antenna cable (supplied) Splitter TV 75 Ω input 300 Ω outputs (not supplied) Note • If both UHF and VHF antennas have connected...
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... channel, usually channel 3 or 4. Prevents • Recording one channel while watching another . • Using the DVD/VCR tuner to select channels. 3 Incoming cable DVD/VCR TV Converter/ descrambler Note • If you must be tuned to the video channel output of the converter/descrambler... channel while watching any channel selected at the converter box. TV scrambled). • Using the programmable timer to the En output of the DVD/VCR (either 3 or 4). Note 18 • Whenever a converter/descrambler box is scrambled, you must have a descrambler box for those...
... channel, usually channel 3 or 4. Prevents • Recording one channel while watching another . • Using the DVD/VCR tuner to select channels. 3 Incoming cable DVD/VCR TV Converter/ descrambler Note • If you must be tuned to the video channel output of the converter/descrambler... channel while watching any channel selected at the converter box. TV scrambled). • Using the programmable timer to the En output of the DVD/VCR (either 3 or 4). Note 18 • Whenever a converter/descrambler box is scrambled, you must have a descrambler box for those...
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...to record only the channel selected at the converter box. Prevents • Recording scrambled channels. 6 Splitter Incoming cable Converter/ descrambler DVD/VCR TV A/B switch Allows • Recording of one channel while watching another. • Using the programmable TV timer to record...up 03 Important • Make sure the TV/CATV menu option is set to select channels. 5 Splitter Incoming cable Converter/descrambler DVD/VCR TV A/B switch Allows • Recording of nonscrambled channels. • Recording of all channels through the converter while recording ...
...to record only the channel selected at the converter box. Prevents • Recording scrambled channels. 6 Splitter Incoming cable Converter/ descrambler DVD/VCR TV A/B switch Allows • Recording of one channel while watching another. • Using the programmable TV timer to record...up 03 Important • Make sure the TV/CATV menu option is set to select channels. 5 Splitter Incoming cable Converter/descrambler DVD/VCR TV A/B switch Allows • Recording of nonscrambled channels. • Recording of all channels through the converter while recording ...
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... output To Video input To Audio (L) input TV Audio/video cable (supplied) To Audio (R) input Connect to a TV with S-Video output (for DVD/CD playback) If your TV, with component video cables (not supplied). To turn off the progressive indicator, make sure that the progressive indicator on the... jacks to a TV using an S-Video cable (not supplied) instead of connecting the video input of video and audio inputs and outputs. DVD audio (L) output DVD/VCR Component video output To Audio (L) input To Audio (R) input TV Audio cable (not supplied) Component video cable (not supplied) To ...
... output To Video input To Audio (L) input TV Audio/video cable (supplied) To Audio (R) input Connect to a TV with S-Video output (for DVD/CD playback) If your TV, with component video cables (not supplied). To turn off the progressive indicator, make sure that the progressive indicator on the... jacks to a TV using an S-Video cable (not supplied) instead of connecting the video input of video and audio inputs and outputs. DVD audio (L) output DVD/VCR Component video output To Audio (L) input To Audio (R) input TV Audio cable (not supplied) Component video cable (not supplied) To ...
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.... Connecting up 03 Connect to a stereo amplifier with audio output You can enjoy high quality audio by using the optical or coaxial digital output. DVD/VCR Audio (L) output Stereo Amplifier To Audio (L) input To Audio (R) input Audio cable (not supplied) Audio (R) output Connect to a TV with ...built-in digital surround (for DVD/CD playback) If you are useful only for DVD/CD playback) You may connect to an AV Amplifier with an optical digital cable (not supplied) instead of an audio amplifier...
.... Connecting up 03 Connect to a stereo amplifier with audio output You can enjoy high quality audio by using the optical or coaxial digital output. DVD/VCR Audio (L) output Stereo Amplifier To Audio (L) input To Audio (R) input Audio cable (not supplied) Audio (R) output Connect to a TV with ...built-in digital surround (for DVD/CD playback) If you are useful only for DVD/CD playback) You may connect to an AV Amplifier with an optical digital cable (not supplied) instead of an audio amplifier...
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... auto clock feature to select the VCR position. After the clock is set automatically, you turn the DVD/VCR on during auto clock setting, the clock is not set the clock manually. (See page 26... antenna or cable is unsuccessful, select the PBS channel carrying the XDS information, then turn on the DVD/VCR after the auto clock operation completed. • When shipped from the unit and/or the remote...: 1 Press and hold 3 or 4 on the display for 3 seconds in the standby mode to turn the DVD/VCR off. The VCR indicator will flash on the remote control for about 4 seconds. 2 Turn ON the TV...
... auto clock feature to select the VCR position. After the clock is set automatically, you turn the DVD/VCR on during auto clock setting, the clock is not set the clock manually. (See page 26... antenna or cable is unsuccessful, select the PBS channel carrying the XDS information, then turn on the DVD/VCR after the auto clock operation completed. • When shipped from the unit and/or the remote...: 1 Press and hold 3 or 4 on the display for 3 seconds in the standby mode to turn the DVD/VCR off. The VCR indicator will flash on the remote control for about 4 seconds. 2 Turn ON the TV...
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... CH SETUSPUBTITLE OTHER LANGUAGE ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH AU TO M AT I C ENGLISH FRANCAIS E S PA N O L OTHER ---AU TO M AT I C 4 Press or to CH 3. 1 Press SETUP while the DVD and video tape is indicated by green color cannot be selected. Using the SETUP MENU The following example shows the basic setting procedure of several...
... CH SETUSPUBTITLE OTHER LANGUAGE ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH AU TO M AT I C ENGLISH FRANCAIS E S PA N O L OTHER ---AU TO M AT I C 4 Press or to CH 3. 1 Press SETUP while the DVD and video tape is indicated by green color cannot be selected. Using the SETUP MENU The following example shows the basic setting procedure of several...