RCA SCENIUM Digital Media Recorder with DVD Player (DRS7000N) Review

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(More customer reviews)After purchasing this unit and programming it to record my favorite shows, I found that it often displays "An error occurred" when it is time for it to begin recording a show.
The errors were intermitent, and there was no apparent cause, so I exchanged the unit for a new one. The new one does the same thing.
I sent an e-mail message to RCA technical support, but they did not respond. If I cannot resolve this problem, I will probably return the unit for a refund.

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Now you can enjoy the best features of a progressive scan DVD player and digital video recorder in a single powerful device. The DRS7000N is equipped with a 40 GB hard drive, which lets you record up to 35 hours of over-the-air, cable, and satellite broadcasts for later viewing. Digital video recording is far superior to traditional VCR recording, as it gives the viewer more control, provides a better picture, and stores far more footage--all without the hassles of videocassettes. Adding to the DVR's value is the built-in DVD player, which not only plays your favorite movies, but also saves space in your entertainment cabinet by combining two components in one.
The DVD player employs progressive scan technology to render seamless, flicker-free images on high-definition and HD-ready TVs. Progressive scanning, called 480p for the number of horizontal lines that compose the video image, creates a picture with twice the scan lines of a conventional DVD picture, giving you higher resolution and sharper images while eliminating nearly all motion artifacts. The enhanced frame rate makes DVD movies look as good (or better) than they do in the theater.
Adding to the DVD player's value is its support for audio CDs, CD-R/RWs, VCDs, SVCDs, and even MP3 files burned on a CD-R disc. Users can even watch JPEG slideshows through the digital photo viewer, and then play an MP3 soundtrack over the top. And to enjoy the best possible sound, viewers can connect the DVD player to an A/V surround receiver via the coaxial and optical digital outputs. The device supports both Dolby Digital and DTS surround formats, along with virtual surround sound.
A final bonus stems from the onboard, no-fee GUIDE Plus+ Gold interactive TV guide, which makes it easier than ever to schedule recordings on the DVR. Viewers simply locate the program they want to record on the easy-to-navigate display and then hit the timer button. The device also supports one-touch recording should you want to record a show immediately.
Additional features include multiple inputs and outputs, including an iLink DV input and component and S-video outputs; a multilingual onscreen display (English, French, and Spanish); and a multibrand remote control. The DRS7000N measures 16.9 by 3.9 by 14.4 inches (W x H x D) and is backed by a one-year warranty on parts and a 90-day warranty on labor.
What's in the Box DRS7000N DVR/DVD player, remote control, two AA batteries, A/V cable, user's manual.

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