If you're searching for a worldwide, high-quality DVD recording solution, look no further. The Pioneer DVR-560HS Multi-System DVD Recorder offers superb versatility with the ability to record on to the internal 160GB HDD or DVD+R/W and DVD-R/W discs. It's compatible with PAL and NTSC systems, and features 1080p HD upconversion through HDMI, Pure Cinema progressive scan, USB port, DV input, DivX certification, and multi-format DVD/CD playback capabilities. To help re-create the thrill and realism of today's movie soundtracks at home, this unit offers 24-bit/192KHz processing, and a coaxial digital audio output for Dolby Digital/DTS 5.1 surround sound processing.

Moreover, this recorder offers incredible features that will be hard to match. WMA/MP3 to HDD recording, one-touch recording (HDD to DVD, DVD to HDD), high-speed recording, optimized copy, rate conversion copy, editing functions, 7 recording modes, KURO Link control, 12-bit/108MHz video processing, and a component video connectivity. With worldwide reliability, connectivity to virtually any A/V source, and simultaneous recording and playback capabilities, your entertainment choices are endless with the Pioneer DVR-560HS.

• Internal 160GB Hard Disk Drive

The DVR-560HS's internal 160GB HDD offers up to 34 hours of XP-Mode (high-resolution) recording time, and up to an amazing 455 hours (maximum) of manual mode (low-resolution) recording time. It features One-Touch and High-Speed Copy (HDD to DVD, DVD to HDD), Optimized Copy (HDD to DVD), and Rate Conversion Copy (HDD to DVD, DVD to HDD).

• High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) w/HD Video Upconversion

This unit is capable of upconverting 1080p HD video signals out through the HDMI output. This advanced digital output enables the player to carry high-definition video information through a single cable, achieving the highest quality picture available.

• HDMI KURO Link Control

With the push of a button, this unit's KURO Link function offers full control from your connected (compatible) KURO Link enabled plasma or LCD TV.

• Pure Cinema Progressive Scan

Pure Cinema Progressive Scan is capable of scanning an entire video frame at once; scan-lines commonly associated with interlaced video are drastically reduced. The result is a spectacularly clear image with no motion artifacts (stair-stepping), and details so sharp they seem as if they're etched onto the screen.

• USB Host

Connect your computer directly into the player's USB input to transfer your favorite MP3/WMA songs, DivX videos, JPEG images, and other files to the internal HDD.

• Pause Live TV

Pause Live TV offers the flexibility to pause the program you're watching and record it in real time; press the play button when you want to commence playback.

• High-Performance Outputs

With playback specifications that meet the standards of professionals, it features a 12-bit/108MHz video DAC, and a component video output for high-resolution low-distortion video playback. It also features a coaxial audio output for high-quality digital audio playback.

• DV (IEEE 1394) Input

Simply connect your digital video camera to the DV input terminal, and you're ready to record images onto the internal hard disk drive or a DVD recordable disc.

• Gracenote Database

With a push of a button the Gracenote Database enables the recorder to copy music CDs along with the relevant track information.

• Home Media Gallery

It offers Home Media Gallery 3keys function that gives you fast, one-touch access to the DivX films, photos and music that is saved on the recorder's HDD.

• DivX Playback Capabilities

DivX is video compression software, which enables high quality video to be compressed into very small files then downloaded onto CD-R or CD-RW and played back with very little loss of quality.

• Dolby Digital and DTS Decoders

Built-in processors handle the multi-channel decoders for Dolby Digital and DTS surround-sound, it's capable of advanced 24-bit processing and an outstanding sampling frequency of 192KHz.

• Media Supported

Don't worry about playback limitations with this unit, it can playback a slew of formats: DVD Video, DVD-R/W, DVD+R/W, DVD-RAM, SVCD, VCD, CD, CD-R/W, WMA, MP3, and JPEG.

• Full-Feature Remote Control

It includes a full-feature remote control able to execute every command from any angle up to ±30°.