Benefit: This drive, similar to what is used in a personal computer, can store recorded broadcast programming and dubbed content. The RD-XS32 will allow high-speed dubbing from the HDD to a DVD-RAM, DVD-R or DVD-RW without any deterioration of the digital MPEG-2 signal and provides instant access to recorded programs. So forget about searching for blank videotape when you want to record, simply hit RECORD and let the HDD do all the work.

Benefit: DVD-RAM is a high-capacity, high-performance optical disk that allows data to be read, written, erased, and rewritten more than 100,000 times. DVD-RAM offers all the benefits of DVD including high-capacity, (double-sided: 9.4 GB total storage), high speed (x2/x4/x8 dubbing from HDD to DVD-RAM) and backwards, maintaining the integrity of the MPEG2 digital signal. DVD-RAM is re-writeable, offers quick access with high-quality images and sound.

Benefit: Users can select from three separate stereo audio formats depending upon the desired audio quality: Dolby Digital® 1 (192kbs), Dolby Digital® 2 (384kbs) and PCM (1546kbs).

Benefit: Makes navigation and operation simpler and faster than the full menu.

Benefit: Users can easily check space availablity among an on-screen listing of discs with having to load each individual disc.

Benefit: Sends the audio signal to an audio/video receiver in its digital form allowing access to the Dolby Digital® /DTS® track encoded on the DVD disc.