why I say it's the best DVR for TW?
first, CPRM compatible even w/o finalize, this is very important to me b/c I already moved >500 discs by Sharp HRD2!
other HDMI DVRs either don't support CPRM or cable isn't fully compatible.scaler works great! see clearer PQ via HDMI [v1.2a] at 1080i/720p on Tosh62.
NTSC tuner with ST/SAP audio b/c Disney/Discovery have many bilingual shows.
all write discs [write on all DVD formats from +-DL, -RAM, -+R/W], PAL/NTSC progressive, supports DivX, region FREE!
400G HDD can record 1137hr shows, ie, 47 days! enough to travel around the world.
live thumbnails, so can quickly peek eash show.
edit is easy, can delete unwanted ads before move.
one touch copy, of course, copy free content only.
1.5x faster playback with sound. saves much time to watch show!
playback PQ has so many options to adjust! xNRs, gamma, hue, chroma, black/white levels, sharpness, detail,.........
auto start REC jacks are really handy!
timer recording setup is very easy/simple.
DBS related.
it can direct record from tuner via svideo. now you see the value of 'white card'!
if record on HDD, can move to disc after edit.
if record on disc, can edit but can't move back to HDD.
can't record from IO or Sharp b/c of copy once even use CPRM.
downs:
iLink only supports DV. but I have IO 500R for HDV/DVHS if needed.
for same $ as 541 here, I feel like I get a free 490 with 400G!
if you don't need such big HDD, you can choose 645 for same features as 745 has.
you can see all 3 DVRs at show. Pio TW only got <50 units [645+745] yesterday, so hurry up if you want the best DVR now!
unless you use copy guard remover which degrades PQ.
pricey, less choice, old.....
, but Pio TW is 1 month behind and more $.
