This is a great product, but only if you take the time to work out how to use all the features and link them together. However, my wife who has never had any problems with technology cannot fathom it, and has to ask me to carry out any recording functions.
That having been said the playback, ... Read review
Advantages: Great quality, lots of useful features Disadvantages: Takes a lot of time to work out how to use!
...Also films and sport are shown in different colours so are easy to pick out.
The remote link function is also handy. It means the DVR can be hidden from view and the remote operated via the TV remote sensor (if a pioneer TV).
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This is a great product, but only if you take the time to work out how to use all the features and link them together. However, my wife who has never had any problems with technology cannot fathom it, and has to ask me to carry out any recording functions.
That having been said the playback, recording and sound quality are all very good - especially through HDMI cable.
The player has a few tricks up its sleeve in that it can store pictures from a digital camera and has a jukebox to store music from MP3 players.
The in-built TV guide is exceptional. You can list your preferences and the guide will then automatically show recommended programmes for viewing and recording. Also films and sport are shown in different colours so are easy to pick out.
The remote link function is also handy. It means the DVR can be hidden from view and the remote operated via the TV remote sensor (if a pioneer TV).
CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RAM, SVCD, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD, CD, Video CD
Type
DVD recorder
Connectors
Coaxial Digital Output
Built-in
Audio system
Output Mode
Stereo
System
Features
Simultaneous recording and playback, variable bitrate (VBR), chasing playback, time base correction (TBC)
Max Recording Capacity
455 hour(s)
A/V System Recommended Use
Home
General
Width
42 cm
Product Type
DVD recorder / HDD recorder with digital TV tuner
Weight
4.8 kg
Height
7.9 cm
Depth
31.8 cm
MPN
DVR-545HX-S
Digital player (recorder)
Digital Storage Media
Hard disc drive - 160 GB
Video features
Electronic Programme Guide
Showview, Digital EPG
Commercial Skip
Built-in
Digital tv tuner
Tuner Qty
1
Digital TV Tuner Type
DVB-T
Clock & alarm
Timer
Record
Clock
Yes (digital)
Remote control
Technology
Infrared
Type
Remote control
Connections
Connector Type
2 x SCART ( 21 PIN SCART ) - rear
1 x remote control - rear
1 x S-Video output ( 4 PIN mini-DIN ) - rear
1 x S-Video input ( 4 PIN mini-DIN ) - rear
1 x SPDIF output ( RCA phono ) - rear
1 x component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear
1 x G-Link Interface
1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - rear
1 x USB
Power
Power Consumption Operational
52 Watt
Voltage Required
AC 230V ( 50/60 Hz )
Type
Internal
Manufacturer's product description
The DVR-545HX-S has an integrated digital (DVB-T) tuner and a 160GB hard disk drive - which will give you up to 455 hours of recording time. You can play and record almost everything, including DVD-R (including Dual Layer), DVD -RW, DVD+R (including Double Layer), DVD+RW and DVD-RAM. If you frequently download film content from the web, it also meets the DivX Home Theatre certification standard to provide high quality playback of compressed video. Via the DV-In, you can also copy and edit footage from your digital camcorder.
