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Toshiba DR570 DVD RecorderEnjoy the freedom of recording directly to DVD with the DR570. Convenient and versatile, this unit offers a built-in digital tuner and...
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Enjoy the freedom of recording directly to DVD with the DR570. Convenient and versatile, this unit offers a built-in digital tuner and 1080p up conversion via HDMI. Built-in ATSC/NTSC/QAM digital/analog tuner allows for tuning of analog or digital channels from over the air, or cable, including “cable-in-the-clear” digital channels. Multi-format recording and playback provides the utmost in recording media convenience with compatibility with the most popular formats (DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW). Video up conversion up to 1080p resolution via HDMITM takes your current DVDs to a new level, for an amazing viewing experience on today’s HDTVs. One Touch Recording makes recording your favorite show simple. Just connect the DR570 to your cable or satellite box and you are set to record with the push of one button! Front DV Input makes it easy to save your precious memories to DVD.
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5 Reviews from Epinions.com
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Toshiba DR570 DVD Recorder
Author's Review
I have an older TV with a set-top DTV tuner. I wanted to upgrade to a DVD recorder from my VCR. I settled on the Toshiba DR570 with a built-in DTV tuner. (replaced DR560) There were some consistent negatives relating to the remote control, but the Toshiba fit the need and price.
Solid machine, but I don’t like the remote control. Many features to learn - has detailed manual. It has a good digital tuner. The recordings are solid quality regardless of the speed used.
In the months I’ve had the Toshiba, I’ve made a range of recordings, deleted - many combinations. Everything works as intended. The menus are intuitive. If not, fiddling gets you there. It has the requirements – if not the convenience.
NEGATIVES: The remote isn’t the easiest - and a pain. No last channel recall, sound control or on-screen time readout. The recorder MUST be turned off each time to set for a new recording. Complete on-screen program information is lacking. Could give more info than it shows. No ability to record one channel and watch another. Researched on the web. Bought a simple A/B switch that allows watching one channel and record another.
Good tuner. Quality recordings. Features to learn . Good manual. Inconvenient remote. Lacking screen info.
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Pros: Good tuner, quality recordings, disk editing capability, many features, flexible. OK for the money.
Cons: Changing channels slow, no last channel recall, sound control: turn off needed to diskwrite instructions.
I have an older TV with a set-top DTV tuner. I wanted to upgrade to a DVD recorder from my VCR. I settled on the Toshiba DR570 with a built-in DTV tuner. (replaced DR560) There were some consistent negatives relating to the remote control, but the Toshiba fit the need and price.
Solid machine, but I don’t like the remote control. Many features to learn - has detailed manual. It has a good digital tuner. The recordings are solid quality regardless of the speed used.
In the months I’ve had the Toshiba, I’ve made a range of recordings, deleted - many combinations. Everything works as intended. The menus are intuitive. If not, fiddling gets you there. It has the requirements – if not the convenience.
NEGATIVES: The remote isn’t the easiest - and a pain. No last channel recall, sound control or on-screen time readout. The recorder MUST be turned off each time to set for a new recording. Complete on-screen program information is lacking. Could give more info than it shows. No ability to record one channel and watch another. Researched on the web. Bought a simple A/B switch that allows watching one channel and record another.
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