You can store and play almost every kind of media format on the DVR-560HX, including DivX ... more
compressed movie files and content from your camcorder. Copying DivX films, JPEG photos or music files (MP3 and WMA) from the PC to the recorder is easy. Connect ...
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Advantages: Backs up 4.7GB of your important data Disadvantages: None as yet
On a never ending quest to improve my computer set up I decided I needed to purchase a DVD recorder drive of some sort. Backing up my important data using my CD-R drive was a time consuming operation which used four CD-R`s every time. I had been put off by the high price of DVD recorder drives while they remained fairly new but over the past few months prices have dropped to such an extent that a DVD recorder drive can now be bought for under £100. When I saw the PioneerDVR ? 106 drive available for £88 at Dabs.com I did not hesitate in ordering the drive which duly arrived just two days later.
Now a problem that faces consumers when they decide to buy a DVD recorder drive is that there is more than one type of blank DVD media that can be recorded upon, these are DVD-R and DVD+R. Many people have argued long and hard extolling ...
Advantages: Very good sound quality, many options, Sound Retriever technology Disadvantages: Interface could be better
That car radio system is a blast. Intuitive controls, usb and ipod control are really adding up to the fun here.
I had a bit of trouble installing because the main problem with aftermarket systems is that illumination wire that you never know where to tie up. I ended up frying my dashboard dimmer switch which is a 65$ value!
Just be careful when installing those things! For the radio itself, the advantages are the legendary Pioneer sound quality. The downside I think is the menu navigation. If you have an iPod filled with music, choosing an artist can soon become a long task to accomplish e.g: you have to turn that button soooo many times. But else it really looks great and as I said, USB control is really cool. Personnaly I installed a 160gb HD powered by my lighter plug directly connected to the unit. Never change the disc again! ...
Advantages: Sexy, packed with features, smart design, easy to use Disadvantages: price?
A month or so ago I purchased a new car, MK4 VW Golf 1.9 TDI. Not being brand new, I wanted to make some changes to make it feel more like mine. First thing I noticed was the out-dated sound system in the car. Despite being a 51 reg, it came with a tape deck of all things and a 6-disc CD changer. Ugly, boring and outdated. I wanted something a bit snazzier. I had seen other Golfs with single DIN units, meaning there was a horrible gap in the dash board. Opting for double-din was the only logical choice. Most double din units are expensive and incorporate a DVD player or sat nav of some sort. I wasn't after that, just something to play MP3 CD's and the radio. When i saw this one though, i fell in love. The sexy fascia, blue lights and jam packed features made it a must buy.
The pioneer FH-P80BT comes with a number of cool features ...
Progressive scanning, JPEG photo playback, dual layer DVD recording
Digital player (recorder)
Digital Storage Media
Hard disc drive - 160 GB
Recording features
High Speed Dubbing
Built-in
Tv tuner
Type
Standard
Tuner Qty
1
Reception System
PAL, SECAM
Video features
Electronic Programme Guide
Showview
Digital tv tuner
Digital TV Tuner Type
DVB-T
Tuner Qty
1
Slot(s)
Type
1 x Common Interface slot
Remote control
Type
Remote control
Connections
Connector Type
1 x USB ( 4 PIN USB Type A ) - front
1 x USB ( 4 PIN USB Type B ) - front
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) - front
1 x S-Video input ( 4 PIN mini-DIN ) - front
1 x composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - front
1 x component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear
1 x S-Video output ( 4 PIN mini-DIN ) - rear
1 x composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear
1 x HDMI output ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - rear
1 x SPDIF output ( RCA phono ) - rear
2 x SCART ( 21 PIN SCART ) - rear
1 x composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear
1 x S-Video input ( 4 PIN mini-DIN ) - rear
1 x G-Link Interface - rear
Miscellaneous
Cables Included
Antenna cable
Video / audio cable
Power
Type
Internal
Voltage Required
AC 230V ( 50/60 Hz )
Power Consumption Operational
51 Watt
Manufacturer's product description
You can store and play almost any kind of media format on the DVR-560HX, including DivX compressed movie files and content from your camcorder. Copying DivX films, JPEG photos or music files (MP3 and WMA) from the PC to the recorder is easy. Connect your computer via USB and simply drag and drop the required files onto the hard disk. Music CDs can be copied at the touch of a button and stored on the hard disk along with the relevant track information from the Gracenote Database installed in the recorder. The DVR-560HX has an integrated DVB-T and analog TV tuner which enables you to receive and record a host of terrestrial radio and TV programs in outstanding digital quality. If you use pay TV, you can plug your smart card directly into the recorder's CI slot, no additional decoder box required. Have more control over how you watch TV with the pause live TV feature, offering you the flexibility to pause the program you're watching and record it in real time. Press the play button when you want to pick up where you left off. And above all, the system is easy to control; one straightforward remote gives you quick and easy access to all the functions and content. The remote's Home Media Gallery 3keys function gives you rapid, one-touch access to the DivX films, photos and music you've saved on the recorder.
