Pioneer DVR-450H-S DVD Recorder
October 6, 2008
DVD player is a known fact for every one, but DVD recorder is still a new concept for most of the people. The main objective of a DVD recorder is to facilitate recording function. Though there are number of products in this field only a few offers effective performance. Pioneer DVR-450H-S DVD Recorder is one name that falls in this category. The features and effective functions contribute to the well being of the unit. The measurements of Depth 11.3”, Height 3”, Width 16.5” and weight of 9 lb promotes convenient storage.
Detailed descriptions
Unhindered efficiency makes this Pioneer DVD recorder stand out among the rest of the products. Playable disc types include VCD, SVCD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD (Audio), CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R DL and DVD+R DL. MP3, WMA and JPEG are the playable file formats compatible with the unit. In this unit 1080p (HDTV) video up conversion is made possible.
Dolby Digital (Digital out only) and DTS (Digital out only) adds to the audio performance of the unit. Connections such as Analog Audio x 1, Digital Audio Coaxial x 1, Composite Input and S-Video Input are included. Black enclosure is definitely a matter of style. All the functions of the DVD recorder can be controlled with the provided standard remote. In short Pioneer DVR-450H-S Digital Video Recorder is smart for recording performance.
| General Info | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Pioneer |
| Model | DVR-450H-S |
| Weight | 9 lb |
| Dimensions | Depth -11.3”, Height - 3”, Width - 16.5” |
| Type | Tabletop |
| Colour | Black |
| Features | |
| DVD-R Recording | Yes |
| DVD+RW Recording | Yes |
| MP3 Recording | Yes |
| DVD-RW Playback | Yes |
| DVD+R Recording | Yes |
| HDTV | Yes |
| DVD-R Playback | Yes |
| DVD+RW Playback | Yes |
| Super Audio CD Playback | Yes |
| DVD-RW Recording | Yes |
| Real Dolby | Yes |
Pioneer DVR-630H DVD Recorder
August 26, 2008
DVD recorders are widely seen in the market, but it is hard to find one that
performs well. Thus it becomes necessary to keep your eyes wide open before making a choice. Pioneer is a leading company that has hit the market in the consequent years with a range of advanced and high quality electronic gadgets. Pioneer DVR-630H DVD Recorder plays well the role of a DVD recorder.
Placing this unit in your living space adds charm to your interior as well as provides an enjoyable leisure time. With a compact dimension of (W) 420 x (H) 59 x (D) 273 mm and weighs 4.1 kg. You can have access to the recording feature in just a press of a button. 12 hours is the maximum recording time allotted for a single title. Compatible media of the device includes DVD-R, DVD-RW / DVD-R, DVD-RW, Dual-layer DVD-R, DVD+R/ RW, DVD-RAM and DVD-Video. Recordable media supported by the unit are DVD-R and DVD-RW.
In to the details
Hard disk capacity of this unit is calculated as 250 GB. The 2” LCD screen helps in the easy management of this unit. Progressive scan is supported along with real Dolby AC3. This DVD recorder supports NTSC, PAL and the standard TV tuners supported are PAL and SECAM. The various recording modes supported by the device are SP, LP, EP and fine. A Video D/A Converter 10bit / 54MHz is provided for better efficiency. A single Scart interface is also supported by the unit.
You can programme the unit for about 32 events that is 1 month. Digital video and audio standards facilitated are MPEG-1, MPEG-2 and WMA, PCM, MP3 respectively. DVD features such as resume function, set up condition memory and video noise reduction are also supported by the device. In an addition to that the unit features recording features like synchro start and high speed dubbing.
Other aspects
Infrared remote allows perfect access to all the functions thereby enhancing the quality of the work output. Digital clock and automatic timer are added benefits of the device. The included cables are Video / audio cable and Antenna cable. In order for the unit to function it requires a power supply of 49 Watt voltage of AC 220 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz. Digtal jukebox is an addition to this device.
Connectors
- 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) ( 4 PIN FireWire ) - front
- 2 x SCART (RGB) ( 21 PIN SCART ) - rear
- 1 x composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - front
- 1 x S-Video input ( 4 PIN mini-DIN ) - front
- 1 x composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear
- 1 x S-Video output ( 4 PIN mini-DIN ) - rear
- 1 x SPDIF output ( TOS Link ) - rear
- 1 x RF input - rear
- 1 x RF output - rear
- 1 x system components control bus – rear
Advantages such as speed copy and optimised copy are also possible with this unit. Disc back up, recovery recording, Chase Play and Playback with Recording are the added benefits of this DVD recorder. When considered all the factors this Pioneer DVR-630H Tabletop DVD Recorder is a complete entertainment box.
| General Info | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Pioneer |
| Model | DVR-630H |
| Weight in kg | 4.1 kg. |
| Dimensions | (W) 420 x (H) 59 x (D) 273 mm |
| Type | Tabletop |
| Features | |
| DVD+R Playback | Yes |
| DVD-RAM Playback | Yes |
| HD-DVD Playback | No |
| DVD-R Recording | Yes |
| DVD+RW Recording | No |
| Double Layer Recording | Yes |
| Progressive Scan | Yes |
| DVD-RW Playback | Yes |
| DVD+R Recording | No |
| DVD-RAM Recording | No |
| W-LAN connection | No |
| Number of Scart Interfaces | 1 |
| DVD-R Playback | Yes |
| Super Audio CD Playback | Yes |
| Real Dolby | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes |
| Firewire | Yes |
Pioneer DVR-LX60 DVD Recorder
March 3, 2008
Pioneer has designed and introduced Pioneer DVR-LX60 DVD Recorder with easy-to-execute operations. The main aim of this DVD recorder is to offer high quality recording with digital quality support. The unit allows user to play and record different format audio files. Some of the must-mention features of the unit are HHD with 250 GB storage space, analogue TV tuner, show view, EPG, one touch recording and high speed copy.
• It is essential to support distinct media types like:
1. CD
2. SVCD
3. VCD
4. CD-R
5. CD-RW
• Users can enjoy high quality music in distinct audio formats like:
1. DVD-Video
2. DVD-R
3. DVD-RW
4. DVD-R dual layer
5. DVD+R
6. DVD+RW
7. DVD+R double layer
8. DVD-RAM
9. MP3
10. WMA
11. JPEG
12. DivX
• A Hard Disk Drive (HDD) has been embedded with the unit which allows users to store up to 250 GB. Therefore you can record audio or video files up to 711 hours.
• Pioneer DVR-LX60 DVD Recorder comes with the compact dimensions like 420 mm width, 77 mm height and 288 mm depth and it weighs just 4.8 kilograms.
• It is mandatory to run Pioneer DVR-LX60 DVD Recorder to get electricity up to 240 volts.
• You can make use of the remote control for short cut access.
• Users record their files using different recording modes like:
1. XP – 53 Hours
2. SP – 106 Hours
3. LP – 212 Hours
4. EP – 319 Hours
5. SLP – 425 Hours
6. SEP – 532 Hours
7. Manual
Additional Benefits
1. Analogue TV Tuner
2. Analogue Electronic Program Guide
3. Show View
4. Pause Live TV
5. One Touch Recording
6. High Speed Copy
7. USB
8. Advanced Disc Navigator
9. Chase Play
10. Playback with Recording
11. Commercial Skip or Back
12. Digital Noise Reduction
13. Video DAC up to 108 MHz or 12-bit
14. Digital Timebase Corrector
List of terminals
1. 1 x Composite in or out
2. 1 x S-video in or out
3. 1 x Coaxial in or out
4. 1 x Component out
5. 1 x HDMI out
6. 1 x DV in
7. 1 x USB in
8. 1 x RGB Euro-SCART in or out
Pioneer DVR-LX70 DVD Recorder Review
February 8, 2008
Pioneer, a renowned firm recently introduced their new Pioneer DVR-LX70 DVD Recorder and the product is manufactured to offer high quality DVD recording. Users can use High-Definition Multimedia Interface with Consumer Electronics (CEC) Control and 36-bit Deep Colour output in this device. It is available with a built-in analogue tuner and digital Freeview TV with the advantage RF pass through. A remarkable advantage of the product is the embedded HDD.
The device supports the highest recording time up to 1422 hours with the help of HDD. Two vital functions of Pioneer DVR-LX70 DVD Recorder have been measured as HDD sleep function and time shifting. Chassis of the unit is featured with dual layer. You can record audio CDs with the maximum speed up to 6x with the help of ‘Jukebox’. You can use the USB interface for connecting your PC. It is possible to copy audio files to the HDD from your portable USB memory.
USB keyboard has been offered with the pack which can be used for editing purposes. The unit has the potential to copy from HDD to DVD-r with the copying speed up to 16x. You can play pre-recorded CDs as well as DVDs. “Time Base Corrector LSI” is a useful feature which allows user to record with high quality without jitter. You can store even the recording time on the disc with the support of ‘Disc Timer Recording’. Users can set distinct resolution settings too. You can also enjoy high quality “Dolby Digital Encoding” with the support 2 channels.
Other Notable Features
1. VR Mode Support
2. Built-in NICAM PAL TV Tuner
3. Timer with one month or 8 timer
4. 24 Hours recording
5. Quick recording function
6. Variable Data rate
7. Disc navigation thumbnail chapter view
8. Store timer settings on individual discs
9. SR control terminal
10. VBR recording on all recording video mode and VR
11. Audio record level
12. NTSC/PAL Recording
13. PAL Progressive Scan
14. Time Slip Chasing Playback
15. MP3 and WMA playback
16. Jpeg Photo Viewer for Kodak CD
17. Fuji Colour CD compatibility
18. RGB in or out

