Pioneer dvr-rt500 - Manual (Page 8)

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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 enjoy editing the programs you record.
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 to see immediately
DVD-Video VR mode Video mode DVD-R
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 VR mode Video mode DVD-R
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 playback CD
MP3 and WMA files can be played back. Also, you can
display JPEG files on the TV screen and enjoy them as a
slide show.
• Progressive scan
DVD-Video VR mode Video mode DVD-R
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.
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 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)
VR mode Video mode DVD-R VCR
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 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 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
VR mode Video mode DVD-R VCR
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.
Chapter 1
Before you start
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