Reviews of the Pioneer DVR-533H-S
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CNET Review
The Good: The Pioneer DVR-533H-S is dual-layer DVD-R compatible; solid recording quality; intuitive, comprehensive menus; free TV Guide electronic programming guide worked properly in our tests; high-speed video dubbing and archiving; custom recording modes; FireWire input; 30-second (or longer) commercial skip.
The Bad: The Pioneer DVR-533H-S cannot record to DVD+R/RW or DVD-RAM; TV Guide not compatible with satellite TV and is clunkier than TiVo; crowded remote; no coaxial digital audio output.
The Bottom Line: With dual-layer recording, a host of conveniences, and a slim look, the full-featured Pioneer DVR-533H-S recorder seems like a bargain.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 91/100 and users 65/100. Comparing these reviews to 40014 other Digital Video Recorders (DVR) reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 71/100 = Good.
Manufacturer: Pioneer North America
Part number: DVR-533H-S
General
- Width 16.5 in
- Depth 10.7 in
- Height 2.3 in
- Weight 9 lbs
System
- A/V System Recommended Use Home
- Max Recording Capacity 170 hour(s)
- Features Chasing playback, Variable bitrate (VBR), Simultaneous recording and playback
Audio System
- Output Mode Stereo
- Digital Audio Format DTS digital output, Dolby Digital output
Connectors
- Optical Digital Output Yes
TV Tuner
- TV tuner qty 1
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Digital Storage Media Hard disk drive - 80 GB
Recording Features
- Synchro Start Yes
- High Speed Dubbing Yes
Video Features
- Commercial Skip Yes
- Electronic Program Guide TV Guide On Screen
- Program Guide Features Timer Programming
Clock & Alarm
- Clock Yes (digital)
- Timer Record
Remote Control
- Type Remote control
- Technology Infrared
Connections
- Connector Type 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, 2 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 2 x Composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 2 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 2 x S-Video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x SPDIF output - Rear, 1 x RF input - Rear, 1 x RF output - Rear, 1 x Remote control - Rear, 1 x G-Link Interface - Rear
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included Antenna cable, Video / audio cable
Power
- Type Internal
Battery
- Battery None
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
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