Features - Pioneer DVR-RT501-S Operating Instructions Manual

Before using your unit
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Features

Not only can you playback and record video tapes,
but you can also playback DVD discs or make
recordings using DVD-RW/DVD-R discs with this
unit. In addition, you can edit the programs you have
recorded.
Playback function
A realistic, powerful, Movie Theater sound
DVD-Video
When connected to Dolby Digital and DTS compli-
ant devices, you can enjoy realistic, powerful
surround sound.
Playback the scene you want to see immediately
Video mode
VR mode
DVD-Video
As DVDs do not require rewinding like video tapes,
you can get to the scene you wish to watch immedi-
ately. A variety of search functions allow you to find
the scene you wish to watch.
Title menu
Video mode DVD-R
VR mode
As thumbnail images are displayed in the title menu,
you can find the title you want to play back quickly.
• The title list appears on finalised DVD-RW disc
(recorded in the Video mode) and DVD-R disc.
MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX
CD
MP3/WMA files can be played back. Also, you can
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display JPEG/DivX
them.
Progressive scan-compatible
Video mode
VR mode
DVD-Video
Compared to standard interlaced video, progressive
scan effectively doubles the amount of video
information fed to your TV or monitor. The result is a
stable, flicker-free image. (Check your TV/monitor for
compatibility with this feature.)
Recording function
Timer recording
VR mode Video mode DVD-R
You can program the recorder to record up to 12
programs, up to a month in advance, using the
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VIDEO Plus+ system*
want. As well as single programs, you can specify
daily or weekly recordings, too.
*1 VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered
trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
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license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
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One-touch Timer Recording (OTR)
Video mode DVD-R
VR mode
The One-touch Timer Recording feature provides a
simple and convenient way to make a timed record-
ing.
Edit function
Editing recorded material without changing
the original titles
VR mode
You can create a playlist based on the original titles.
The playlist won't affect the original titles. If you erase
the playlist, the original titles remain. It is recom-
mended to create and edit the playlist to prevent
important titles from being erased accidentally.
Chapter mark
VR mode
You can add (or delete) a chapter mark to (from) the
original title. This function is useful when searching
for the scene you wish to watch that you have
marked with the Chapter mark function.
Erasing scenes
VR mode
You can erase an unnecessary scene from the
created playlist or the original titles.
Combining titles
VR mode
You can combine several original titles or playlists to
a separate playlist.
Dubbing function
Dubbing a tape onto a disc or a disc onto a
tape
Video mode DVD-R
VR mode
With just this one unit, you can dub however you
like, from video tape to disc, or from disc to video
tape.
• Dubbing cannot be carried out when attempting
to copy a "copy guarded" video tape or disc.
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