01Before using your unit

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

DVD-Video VR mode Video mode DVD-R

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

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 finalised DVD-RW disc (recorded in the Video mode) and DVD-R disc.

MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX® playback

CD

MP3/WMA files can be played back. Also, you can display JPEG/DivX¨ files on the TV screen and enjoy them.

Progressive scan-compatible

DVD-Video VR mode Video mode DVD-R

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

VCR

You can program the recorder to record up to 12 programs, up to a month in advance, using the VIDEO Plus+¨ system*1 for easy programming if you want. As well as single programs, you can specify daily or weekly recordings, too.

*1 VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered

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The VIDEO 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 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 wonÕt 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

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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Pioneer DVR-RT501-S operating instructions Features, Playback function, Recording function, Edit function, Dubbing function