Before You Start; Features - Pioneer DVR-RT502 Operating Instructions Manual

Before you start

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Chapter 1
Before you start

Features

Not only can you playback and record video tapes, but
you can also playback DVD discs or make recordings
using DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R discs with this unit.
In addition, you can enjoy editing the programs you
record.
Playback function
• A realistic, powerful, Movie Theater sound
When connected to Dolby Digital and DTS compliant
devices, you can enjoy realistic, powerful surround
sound.
• Playback the scene you want to see immediately
DVD-Video RAM VR mode Video mode
As DVD's do not require rewinding like video tapes, you
can get to the scene you wish to watch immediately. A
variety of search functions allow you to find the scene
you wish to watch.
• Title menu
RAM
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 finalized DVD-RW disc
(recorded in the Video mode) and DVD-R disc.
• MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX
MP3, WMA and DivX
you can display JPEG files on the TV screen and enjoy
them as a slide show.
• Progressive scan
RAM DVD-Video VR mode Video mode
This unit supports the progressive scanning system. If
your TV is equipped with component video input jacks
which support the progressive video input, you can
enjoy high quality picture. Check your TV/monitor for
compatibility with this feature.
• Chase Playback
You can begin playback from the beginning of a
program currently being recorded. You will find this
function of great advantage on long programs, as you
do not have to wait for the end of recording to begin
playback.
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DVD-Video
DVD-R
VR mode Video mode DVD-R
® playback
CD
®
files can be played back. Also,
DVD-R
RAM
Recording function
• Timer recording
RAM VR mode Video mode
You can program the recorder to record up to 12
programs, up to a month in advance, using the
VCR Plus+ ® system *1 for easy programming if you want.
As well as single programs, you can specify daily or
weekly recordings, too.
*1 VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks
of Gemstar Development Corporation.
The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under
license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
• One-touch Timer Recording (OTR)
RAM VR mode Video mode
The One-touch Timer Recording feature provides a
simple and convenient way to make a timed recording.
Edit function
• Editing recorded material without changing the
original titles
RAM
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 recommended to
create and edit the playlist to prevent important titles
from being erased accidentally.
• Chapter mark
RAM
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
RAM
You can erase an unnecessary scene from the created
playlist or the original titles.
• Combining titles
RAM
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
RAM
VR mode Video mode
With just this one unit, you can dub whatever 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.
DVD-R VCR
DVD-R VCR
VR mode
VR mode
VR mode
DVD-R VCR