Pioneer DVR-RT300 manual Before you start, Chapter, Features

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-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-VideoWhen 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 DVDÕs 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.

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•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 wonÕt 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 Òcopy guardedÓ video tape or disc.

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