Pioneer DVR-RT300-S

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Pioneer DVR-RT300-S Recorder Review

The Pioneer DVR-RT300-S DVD Recorder and VCR Combo offers a space-saving combination of equally well-endowed technologies. This unit lets you enjoy your existing collection of VHS tapes and still move into the world of DVDs and DVRs.

Perhaps the most distinguishing of its high-end feature set is the unit's recording capabilities. You can record VHS to DVD, or DVD to VHS. This cross-recording offers a flexibility few others do. You can also play WMA and MP3 files; and view JPEGs.

The DVD player features progressive scan output. Progressive scanning, referred to as 480p for the number of horizontal lines that compose the video image, creates a picture using twice the scan lines of a conventional DVD picture, giving you higher resolution and sharper images while eliminating nearly all motion artifacts.

The tape player sports a HiFi 4-head VCR that delivers high quality video and stereo audio. VCR Plus ensures you see the best picture quality possible. A host of output choices mean you can use whichever connection is most convenient or highest-quality. There's the standard composite A/V (RCA) jacks in both the front and rear. S-Video and component video output connect higher-end TVs, and digital audio output lets you send audio to most any home theater system.

The DVR-RT300-S is a great hybrid at an even more stellar price. This unit lets you play the old-school tapes and still enjoy the newest DVD technology.

What Features Does the Pioneer DVR-RT300-S Have?

• Disc capacity: 1

• Progressive scan: Yes

• Playback formats: DVD Video, DVD-R/-RW, audio CD, CD-R/RW (includng MP3, WMA and JPEG files), VHS value

• Aspect ratio control: Yes

• Dialog enhancer: No

• Integrated amplifier: No

• Integrated receiver: No

• Front-panel operation: Yes

• Multi-angle viewing: Yes

• Black-level adjustment: No

• Chapter preview: No

• Custom bookmarks: No

• Frame advance: Yes

• Still/freeze frame: Yes

• Jog/shuttle dial on unit: No

• Karoke: No

• Multilingual support: English, French, Spanish

• Parental controls: Yes

• Picture zoom: Yes

• Play exchange: No

• Random play: Yes

• Recording capability: Yes

• Repeat play: Yes

• Resume play: Yes

• Reverse frame: Yes

• Slow motion: Yes

• Text display: Yes

• VCR capability: Yes

• Audio outputs: Digital output (DVD), composite (DVD and VCR)

• Headphone jack: No

• Video outputs: 2 composite, 1 S-video, 1 component (DVD)

• Surround sound ouptut or Virtual surround sound: Yes

• THX-certified: No

• Item width: 16.9 inches

• Item height: 3.9 inches

• Item depth: 12.3 inches

• Item weight: 12 lbs. 2 oz.

• Warranty: 1 year parts/labor

Conclusion

Record and playback both DVDs and VHS tapes! As long as the VHS format remains a viable recording and playback option, this terrific Pioneer DVD + VHS recorder is a great way to get the most out of your entertainment possibilities.

The classically styled, superbly engineered Pioneer DVR-RT300-S provides two-way recording of VHS to DVD or DVD to VHS with all the fantastic benefits of a stand-alone DVD player. It features PureCinema Progressive Scan and digital output as well as superb WMA and MP3 playback.

Its built-ion 4-Head Hi-Fi VCR graces your VHS tape collection with high quality video and stereo audio. Includes an easy-to-use remote control that unifies all the functions of both the DVD and VCR decks. A great value for an extraordinarily versatile product. The Pioneer DVR-RT300-S. Blending today and tomorrow’s best technology. Value priced!

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