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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
Owner's Manual
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...BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. ATTENTION - D1-4-2-8_En Recording equipment and copyright: You may be authorized by tugging the cord and never...other governmental entities to cause cancer and birth defects or other than household purposes (such as this DVD/VCR from a cold to copy from the copyright owner or for home and other remedies. patents ...payment of this product only 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. K041_En...
...BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. ATTENTION - D1-4-2-8_En Recording equipment and copyright: You may be authorized by tugging the cord and never...other governmental entities to cause cancer and birth defects or other than household purposes (such as this DVD/VCR from a cold to copy from the copyright owner or for home and other remedies. patents ...payment of this product only 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. K041_En...
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...recording on installation 89 Specifications 90 * WMA (Windows MediaTM Audio) compatibility Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows logo are indicated using other countries. Media mark Each applicable media are trademarks, or registered trademarks 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... cleaning 89 Moving the recorder 89 Hints on disc 52 Recording a TV program 54 One-touch Timer Recording (OTR 56 VCR Plus+® programming system 57 Timer recording 59 Stereo recording and playback 62 07 ...
...recording on installation 89 Specifications 90 * WMA (Windows MediaTM Audio) compatibility Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows logo are indicated using other countries. Media mark Each applicable media are trademarks, or registered trademarks 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... cleaning 89 Moving the recorder 89 Hints on disc 52 Recording a TV program 54 One-touch Timer Recording (OTR 56 VCR Plus+® programming system 57 Timer recording 59 Stereo recording and playback 62 07 ...
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...function is recommended to create and edit the playlist to prevent important titles from ) the original title. Recording function • Timer recording VR mode Video mode DVD-R VCR You can program the recorder to record up to 8 programs, up to a separate playlist. Also, you can display JPEG files on the...jacks 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 copy a "copy guarded" video tape or disc. If ...
...function is recommended to create and edit the playlist to prevent important titles from ) the original title. Recording function • Timer recording VR mode Video mode DVD-R VCR You can program the recorder to record up to 8 programs, up to a separate playlist. Also, you can display JPEG files on the...jacks 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 copy a "copy guarded" video tape or disc. If ...
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... SLP is inserted. SP/SLP 2 VCR recording modes. Note 13 • Some discs may not playback correctly, or chapter number, playback time, etc may not be displayed. Timer recording display. DVD-R Appears when a DVD-R is inserted. Display 1 Description Lights during playback of DVD and CD. Lights during DVD recording. XP/SP/LP/SLP 4 DVD recording modes. SP or SLP is...
... SLP is inserted. SP/SLP 2 VCR recording modes. Note 13 • Some discs may not playback correctly, or chapter number, playback time, etc may not be displayed. Timer recording display. DVD-R Appears when a DVD-R is inserted. Display 1 Description Lights during playback of DVD and CD. Lights during DVD recording. XP/SP/LP/SLP 4 DVD recording modes. SP or SLP is...
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...27 REC (page 54, 56, 80) Starts recording. 28 REC MODE/SPEED (page 54, 56) Selects the recording mode. 29 DUBBING (page 78) Copies VCR to DVD or DVD to VCR. 30 AUDIO/AUDIO SELECT Switches sound between the external inputs. 8 VCR Plus+ (page 58) Display the VCR Plus+ program screen. 9 RETURN (page 23,...CLOCK/COUNTER (page 51) Changes the front panel display mode. 42 TV/VCR (page 22, 55) Switches input between VCR and DVD. 5 0-9 Use for VCR Plus+ timer programming (page 58). 6 TIMER REC (page 59, 61) Sets the unit to start recording at a preset time. 7 INPUT SELECT (page 80) Switches between ...
...27 REC (page 54, 56, 80) Starts recording. 28 REC MODE/SPEED (page 54, 56) Selects the recording mode. 29 DUBBING (page 78) Copies VCR to DVD or DVD to VCR. 30 AUDIO/AUDIO SELECT Switches sound between the external inputs. 8 VCR Plus+ (page 58) Display the VCR Plus+ program screen. 9 RETURN (page 23,...CLOCK/COUNTER (page 51) Changes the front panel display mode. 42 TV/VCR (page 22, 55) Switches input between VCR and DVD. 5 0-9 Use for VCR Plus+ timer programming (page 58). 6 TIMER REC (page 59, 61) Sets the unit to start recording at a preset time. 7 INPUT SELECT (page 80) Switches between ...
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... a single 75 Ω output for UHF and VHF reception. Connect the antenna to the DVD/VCR properly. • For better quality recording, an indoor antenna or a telescopic antenna is good. Connecting up 03 DVD/VCR TO TV CONNECTION After you have 300 Ω twin lead (flat) wires, use a combiner having two ...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 ...
... a single 75 Ω output for UHF and VHF reception. Connect the antenna to the DVD/VCR properly. • For better quality recording, an indoor antenna or a telescopic antenna is good. Connecting up 03 DVD/VCR TO TV CONNECTION After you have 300 Ω twin lead (flat) wires, use a combiner having two ...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 ...
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... channels. • Use of the programmable TV timer. • Recording of one channel while watching another . 2 DVD/VCR Converter/ descrambler Incoming cable Note • To record from converter/descrambler, DVD/VCR tuner must tune the DVD/VCR to the video channel output of the DVD/VCR (either 3 or 4). Allows • Recording of nonscrambled channels. • Use of the converter/descrambler box...
... channels. • Use of the programmable TV timer. • Recording of one channel while watching another . 2 DVD/VCR Converter/ descrambler Incoming cable Note • To record from converter/descrambler, DVD/VCR tuner must tune the DVD/VCR to the video channel output of the DVD/VCR (either 3 or 4). Allows • Recording of nonscrambled channels. • Use of the converter/descrambler box...
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... channels through the converter box. Consult your existing descrambler must be used. Below are six common methods of connection. 4 Splitter Incoming cable Converter/ descrambler DVD/VCR A/B switch Allows • Recording of one channel while watching another (scrambled or unscrambled) channel. • Using the programmable timer to a cable system. There are available from cable...
... channels through the converter box. Consult your existing descrambler must be used. Below are six common methods of connection. 4 Splitter Incoming cable Converter/ descrambler DVD/VCR A/B switch Allows • Recording of one channel while watching another (scrambled or unscrambled) channel. • Using the programmable timer to a cable system. There are available from cable...
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...loud noise will be output only from the rear panel. If you can enjoy the various audio systems such as AUX, DVD, CD, etc.) of noise that it was recorded. Otherwise, any line-level inputs (such as Dolby Digital and DTS by connecting the audio output to your amplifier. Connect... (VR mode) which was recorded from the speakers or analogue stereo outputs. • Some DTS decoders which does not contain a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder. DVD/VCR Coaxial digital To Video intput audio output TV Video output Video cable (not supplied) Coaxial digital cable (not supplied) AV Amplifier ...
...loud noise will be output only from the rear panel. If you can enjoy the various audio systems such as AUX, DVD, CD, etc.) of noise that it was recorded. Otherwise, any line-level inputs (such as Dolby Digital and DTS by connecting the audio output to your amplifier. Connect... (VR mode) which was recorded from the speakers or analogue stereo outputs. • Some DTS decoders which does not contain a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder. DVD/VCR Coaxial digital To Video intput audio output TV Video output Video cable (not supplied) Coaxial digital cable (not supplied) AV Amplifier ...
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...clock is not set. • After a power failure or disconnection of a recorded tape or DVD disc, or to watch a program selected by the VCR's channel selector, the TV must connect the antenna or cable before turning the DVD/VCR on. • With cable box connection, if the auto clock setting is ...saving time. (See page 26.) Press STANDBY/ON to select the VCR position. When a TV is connected, for 3 seconds in step 1. 3 Press STANDBY/ON to turn on the DVD/VCR. 4 Press TV/VCR to turn the DVD/VCR on the DVD/VCR after the antenna or cable is connected with the power turned off ...
...clock is not set. • After a power failure or disconnection of a recorded tape or DVD disc, or to watch a program selected by the VCR's channel selector, the TV must connect the antenna or cable before turning the DVD/VCR on. • With cable box connection, if the auto clock setting is ...saving time. (See page 26.) Press STANDBY/ON to select the VCR position. When a TV is connected, for 3 seconds in step 1. 3 Press STANDBY/ON to turn on the DVD/VCR. 4 Press TV/VCR to turn the DVD/VCR on the DVD/VCR after the antenna or cable is connected with the power turned off ...
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...appear on your TV, proceed as follows: set to CH 3. 1 Press SETUP while the DVD and video tape is indicated by green color cannot be selected. This completes the setting procedure..., press SETUP. 23 En Note • When shipped from factory, the video channel is set the VCR 3/4 channel selector and the TV to CH 3 or 4, playback a prerecorded tape and tune the TV... SETUP MENU consists of the SETUP MENU. Note • For items that require different operations from the video cassette recorder. SETUP MENU TIMER REC SET S Y S T E MOSSEDTLUAPN G UAG E AV SETUDPVD MENU REC SETAUPDIO CH ...
...appear on your TV, proceed as follows: set to CH 3. 1 Press SETUP while the DVD and video tape is indicated by green color cannot be selected. This completes the setting procedure..., press SETUP. 23 En Note • When shipped from factory, the video channel is set the VCR 3/4 channel selector and the TV to CH 3 or 4, playback a prerecorded tape and tune the TV... SETUP MENU consists of the SETUP MENU. Note • For items that require different operations from the video cassette recorder. SETUP MENU TIMER REC SET S Y S T E MOSSEDTLUAPN G UAG E AV SETUDPVD MENU REC SETAUPDIO CH ...
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... turned on or a channel selection is treated as the monaural sound of the left channel. Setting the recording This section describes recording settings. For the procedure, see page 52. Select "INITIAL REC TO" and select "DVD" or "VCR". This function applies only when the program is available. Select "INITIAL REC MODE" and select XP...
... turned on or a channel selection is treated as the monaural sound of the left channel. Setting the recording This section describes recording settings. For the procedure, see page 52. Select "INITIAL REC TO" and select "DVD" or "VCR". This function applies only when the program is available. Select "INITIAL REC MODE" and select XP...
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...played back even with other DVD players. Press TITLE MENU to clear the title menu, then press DVD/VCR to switch to normal use, press . Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode. • Load a recorded DVD. • Press DVD/VCR to playback. The first original... title or playlist will light.) 1 Press TITLE MENU. 05 Playback Playback by selecting a title VR mode Video mode DVD-R When playing back a recorded disc, you can display the title menu and select...
...played back even with other DVD players. Press TITLE MENU to clear the title menu, then press DVD/VCR to switch to normal use, press . Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode. • Load a recorded DVD. • Press DVD/VCR to playback. The first original... title or playlist will light.) 1 Press TITLE MENU. 05 Playback Playback by selecting a title VR mode Video mode DVD-R When playing back a recorded disc, you can display the title menu and select...
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... it to the video input mode. • Load a recordable DVD or video tape into the unit. • Press DVD/VCR to select the appropriate mode. 1 Press REC MODE/SPEED to select the recording mode. 06 Recording Recording a TV program VR mode Video mode DVD-R VCR You can record programs you watch on DVD recording modes, see page 52. 2 Set the TV/CATV...
... it to the video input mode. • Load a recordable DVD or video tape into the unit. • Press DVD/VCR to select the appropriate mode. 1 Press REC MODE/SPEED to select the recording mode. 06 Recording Recording a TV program VR mode Video mode DVD-R VCR You can record programs you watch on DVD recording modes, see page 52. 2 Set the TV/CATV...
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... 30 seconds in the DVD recording pause mode.). 55 En Press REC a little before your preferred starting point. See pages 18, 19. Note • If the disc space become full, the recording is recording, press TV/VCR to avoid recording unwanted material. Note • When recording onto a DVD, even if STOP is pressed for recording. Recording may continue for about...
... 30 seconds in the DVD recording pause mode.). 55 En Press REC a little before your preferred starting point. See pages 18, 19. Note • If the disc space become full, the recording is recording, press TV/VCR to avoid recording unwanted material. Note • When recording onto a DVD, even if STOP is pressed for recording. Recording may continue for about...
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...to use the / buttons to change it just once or regularly, and then select the DVD or the VCR for recording. Use the / buttons to select the item you want to select, then press ENTER again. recording start time • END - SETUP MENU TIMER REC SET TYPE DAT E NEW ONCE...the new timer recording in your TV listings guide) for the VCR Plus+ system to record it , press ENTER then use the VCR Plus+ system above). 1 Press VCR Plus+. Note that for the program you want to record, tell the recorder whether you want to the DVD or the VCR • REC MODE - VCR Plus+ TYPE DATE...
...to use the / buttons to change it just once or regularly, and then select the DVD or the VCR for recording. Use the / buttons to select the item you want to select, then press ENTER again. recording start time • END - SETUP MENU TIMER REC SET TYPE DAT E NEW ONCE...the new timer recording in your TV listings guide) for the VCR Plus+ system to record it , press ENTER then use the VCR Plus+ system above). 1 Press VCR Plus+. Note that for the program you want to record, tell the recorder whether you want to the DVD or the VCR • REC MODE - VCR Plus+ TYPE DATE...
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... the unit stands by for the both DVD and VCR at the same time. • You can playback the DVD during the DVD timer recording. • If a recordable tape is not inserted or no disc space is DVD recording only, the unit will change the timer recording, select the program to allow recording. the TV program is on channel 12...
... the unit stands by for the both DVD and VCR at the same time. • You can playback the DVD during the DVD timer recording. • If a recordable tape is not inserted or no disc space is DVD recording only, the unit will change the timer recording, select the program to allow recording. the TV program is on channel 12...
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... stands by for recording. • If the program is DVD recording only, the unit will change to VCR mode automatically. (The DVD mode cannot be selected.) • If the program is the same as that for the recording a program for the timer recording, repeat the steps 3 to use the timer recording for the both DVD and VCR at the same...
... stands by for recording. • If the program is DVD recording only, the unit will change to VCR mode automatically. (The DVD mode cannot be selected.) • If the program is the same as that for the recording a program for the timer recording, repeat the steps 3 to use the timer recording for the both DVD and VCR at the same...
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...; Remove the erase-protection tab of the copyright holder. recording space becomes full. • The videos recorded from accidentally being erased. • Confirm the disc space before operation. 1 Press DVD/VCR to set the unit to VCR mode. DVD recording Note • Dubbing cannot be used . - Confirm that the VCR indicator lights. 4 Press DUBBING. • The unit is...
...; Remove the erase-protection tab of the copyright holder. recording space becomes full. • The videos recorded from accidentally being erased. • Confirm the disc space before operation. 1 Press DVD/VCR to set the unit to VCR mode. DVD recording Note • Dubbing cannot be used . - Confirm that the VCR indicator lights. 4 Press DUBBING. • The unit is...