Pioneer DVR-LX70 Multi-System DVD Recorder

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Product Highlights

  • Internal 500GB HDD
  • 1080p Upconversion
  • Built-in TV Tuners
  • HDMI Deep Color Out
  • DV Input
  • USB Input
  • Editing/Dubbing Capabilities
  • DivX Certified
  • Dolby Digital Decoder
  • Records: DVD+R/W, DVD-R/W, DVD-RAM

This unit has only an analog broadcast tuner and will require a converter box after February 17, 2009, to receive over-the-air broadcasts with an antenna because of the Nation's transition to digital broadcasting. Analog-only TVs should continue to work as before with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. For more information, call the Federal Communications Commission at 1-888-225-5322 (TTY: 1-888-835-5322) or visit the Commission's digital television website at: www.dtv.gov.
This unit may require a multi-system TV or system converter to view PAL DVDs in the US.

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The Pioneer DVR-LX70 Multi-System DVD Recorder combines functionality and versatility, with abilities to record PAL or NTSC signals onto DVD+R/W, DVD-R/W, and DVD-RAM discs with a choice of 6 different recording speeds. Also, enjoy the ability to record up to 1142 hours (MN mode) onto the internal 500GB hard disc drive, and then edit the content. Your current DVD library will look and sound better than ever before, because this unit is a progressive scan component player capable of upconverting your DVDs to a 1080p high-definition experience.

Moreover, this player offers exquisite audio reproduction that will be hard to match, by incorporating a 192KHz/24-bit audio D/A converter. It offers Dolby Digital audio decoding, DivX Home Theater Certification, DV (IEEE) front-input, USB Direct Input, HDMI (Ver 1.3) output, PAL/SECAM/DVB-t TV tuners. With connectivity to virtually any A/V source, one-touch recording, simultaneous recording and playback capabilities, your entertainment choices are endless with the Pioneer DVR-LX70.

Note! This unit may require a multi-system TV or system converter to view PAL DVDs in the US.
This item is imported and it is not supported by a MFR warranty.
To support this product B&H Photo provides a 90 day warranty.

Internal 500GB Hard Disk Drive
Enjoy the convenience of recording PAL or NTSC onto the internal 500GB hard disc, it offers up to 7 recording modes: XP (106 hrs), SP (212 hrs), LP (424 hrs), EP (638 hrs), SLP (850 hrs), SEP (1064 hrs), and MN (1422 hrs).
Built-in NTSC, PAL, and SECAM Tuners
This unit offers built-in NTSC, PAL, and SECAM TV tuners, capable of receiving and recording your favorite TV shows in both systems. In addition, it features a DVB-T tuner capable of receiving Europe's HDTV broadcasts. Note: this unit requires a multi-system TV to view PAL DVDs in the US.
High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) 1080p
It has a high-bandwidth processor capable of upconverting 720p/1080i and 1080p through the HDMI (Ver 1.3) output. HDMI supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable.
Pure Cinema Progressive Scan Technology
This recorder is a progressive scan player, 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.
DV (IEEE 1394) Input
Just connect your digital video camera to the unit's front-panel DV terminal, and you're ready to record images onto a DVD recordable disc.
Recordable DVD Media
Record your favorite shows onto DVD-R/W, DVD+R/W, and DVD-RAM discs, offering up to 6 recording modes.
Multi-Format Player
Don't worry about limited playback capabilities, it can play DVD-Video, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL, DVD-RAM, SVCD, VCD, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, WMA, and JPEG images.
DivX Home Theater Certified
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.
High-Performance Outputs
With playback specifications that meet the standards of professionals, it features a component video output for high-resolution low-distortion video playback, and a coaxial digital audio output for high-quality audio playback to your home theater system.
One-Touch Recording
This unit offers the ability to set a recording time at the touch of a button. The recording automatically stops when the recording time you set is reached or the disc is full.
Dolby Digital Sound
It offers a built-in Dolby Digital decoder capable of advanced 24-bit processing and an outstanding sampling frequency of 192KHz.
Full-Feature Remote Control
It includes a full-feature remote control able to execute every command from any angle up to ±30°.
Video
System NTSC/PAL/SECAM
Region All
Hard Disk Drive 500GB
Recording Modes XP (106 hrs), SP (212 hrs), LP (424 hrs), EP (638 hrs), SLP (850 hrs), SEP (1064 hrs), MN (1422 hrs)
Compression Format MPEG-2
Progressive Scan Output Yes
HD Upconversion Yes, 720p/1080i/1080p
Format Compatibility
DVD Recording Media DVD-R
DVD-RW
DVD+R
DVD+RW
DVD-RAM
DVD Playback Media DVD-Video
DVD-R
DVD-RW
DVD-R DL
DVD+R
DVD+RW
DVD+R DL
SVCD
VCD
CD-R/CD-RW Playback Yes/Yes
Dolby Digital/DTS Yes
MP3 Playback Yes
WMA Playback Yes
Picture CD/JPEG No/Yes
SACD/DVD-Audio Playback No/Yes
Audio
Built-in Decoder Yes
HDCD Decoding No
Audio D/A Converter Yes, 192KHz/24-bit
Virtual Surround Yes
Bass Management No
Convenience
Program Timer Weeks/Events Yes
Digital Media Slot No
TV Tuner PAL-B/G/D/K/I
SECAM-B/G/D/K
NTSC
DVB-t HDTV (Europe)
TiVo No
VCR Plus+ No
Slow Motion Playback Yes
Frame-by-Frame Playback Yes
Bookmarking No
Playback Zoom Yes
Connectors
Inputs S-Video - x1
A/V Composite - x2 (RCA)
DV (IEEE) - x1
RF Antenna - x1 (Coaxial)
Euro-SCART (RGB) - x1
Outputs Coaxial Digital Audio - x1 (RCA)
S-Video - x1
Component Video - x1 (RCA)
A/V Composite - x1 (RCA)
HDMI (Ver 1.3) - x1
Euro-SCART (RGB) - x1
Other Ports USB - x1
General
Remote Control Yes
Power Requirements 110-240VAC, 50/60Hz
Dimensions (WxHxD) 16.6 x 3.0 x 13.9" (420 x 77 x 355mm)
Weight 14.5 lbs (6.6kg)
Color Black

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Pioneer DVR-LX70 Multi-System DVD Recorder
 
4.5

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      3.0

      Convenient all-in-on package

      By Steenea

      from New York, NY

      About Me Casual User

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Attractive Design
      • Simple Controls

      Cons

      • Confusing Set Up

      Best Uses

        Comments about Pioneer DVR-LX70 Multi-System DVD Recorder:

        Our office bought this product to transfer our many VHS tapes to DVD. When all was said and done the product did it job. However, a week-long dialogue between myself and Pioneer was required first (support was prompt and thorough via email, a BIG plus). This product is set up for a Korean market and I had to bear the dizzying effects of setting up the machine from a scrolling screen! One other con is that the recording can only take place in real time hence a 2 hour movie will take 2 plus hours(with finalizing)to record. However, I'm sure this fault is due to the VHS technology, still, for the price couldn't Pioneer speed it up a bit?

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        (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Rare Hard Drive Recorder w/ US Tuner!

        By HHN

        from Honolulu, HI

        About Me Enthusiast

        Verified Reviewer

        Pros

        • Attractive Design
        • Fast Recording
        • Hard Drive to Record To
        • Huge Storage Capacity
        • No Monthly Fees
        • US Tuner

        Cons

        • Default is PAL System
        • Learning Curve on Usage
        • Need to Manually Tune

        Best Uses

        • Archiving TV Shows
        • Home
        • Movies
        • Recording Sports Events
        • Storage
        • Transferring Home Video

        Comments about Pioneer DVR-LX70 Multi-System DVD Recorder:

        Finding a DVR with Hard Drive and NTSC Tuner for the US Market has become next to impossible. Many of the brands that made these units in the past (Panasonic, Toshiba) no longer do. This is one of the few (only?) units I've seen available.

        If you plan to use the NTSC tuner on this unit in the United States on a standard coxial cable (F Connector), you will need to buy two adapters. I found both of these at my neighborhood RS electronics store and they are also available online. One PAL Female (European TV) to F Connector (Female) and One PAL Male (European TV) to F Connector (Female). They are both relatively inexpensive (less then $15 for both).

        The default on this unit is 625 line system (PAL), you will need to change it to 525 (NTSC)or the video and sound will be bad.

        The default for HMDI output will be 1080p, if your TV isn't 1080p, you will need to use the included component video cables (red, white, yellow) first to view the set up screen to change the default (to 720p).

        Auto tune didn't work as expected. This unit would not automatically tune all of my unscrambled US cable stations... it tuned most, but they were not in order. I ended up manually tuning and assigning all of my cable TV stations. (Selecting US and M/N sound). That took about 15 minutes.... but was relatively simple.

        Despite all of the effort required in the initial set up, this unit is well worth all of the trouble as it now works like a charm. The learning curve might be a little steep for someone new to DVR's, but it's operation was very much like my old Panasonic units so it was easy for me to use.

        The Automatic TV Guide and Auto Time setting didn't work for me (in my area), but I don't mind manually programming the shows I record.

        This Pioneer unit is great, lots of storage on the Hard Drive, Chase recording, no monthly fee and the ability to xfer to DVD's from the Hard drive. It's a Little expensive, but still Highly recommended for the functionality it provides. Get them while you can.

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        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Pioneer's quality shines

        By Alastair

        from Southern California

        About Me Enthusiast

        Verified Reviewer

        Pros

        • Consistent Performance
        • Durable
        • Easy To Use
        • High Quality Picture

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Home

          Comments about Pioneer DVR-LX70 Multi-System DVD Recorder:

          Was searching for a high-end recorder with hard- drive, and Pioneer has the quality and features that doesn't disappoint. The only distraction so far is the clock and timer functions use international date and times format only, otherwise it's straight forward and easy to use. As expected, the picture and sound quality are also excellent. Highly recommend!

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          (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          I would buy this productagain and again

          By odilon1

          from Recife, PE - Brazil

          About Me Enthusiast

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Consistent Performance
          • Durable
          • Easy To Use
          • High Quality Picture

          Cons

          • Unattractive Design

          Best Uses

          • Home

          Comments about Pioneer DVR-LX70 Multi-System DVD Recorder:

          To record tv program and play DVD-film.
          HDD with great capacity (500 Gb) is good for
          storage.
          Programable, record and store for long time

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          What's in the Box

          Pioneer DVR-LX70 Multi-System DVD Recorder
          • Remote Control
          • A/V Cable (RCA)
          • RF Antenna Cable
          • 2 x AAA Batteries
          • User Manual
          • 90-Day Parts and Labor Warranty
          Note: This item is imported and it is not supported by a MFR warranty.
          To support this product B&H Photo provides a 90 day warranty.
           
           
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