question about DVD Recorders with HDD

[wharf]

Can anyone tell me off a unit that they are pleased with that allows us to edit the info in the list of programs on the HDD so that we can see whats there without opening each one?

[Frobozz]

I'm not sure if this is what you mean, but the Pioneer DVR-520H has a "navigator" window which shows thumbnails of the different titles that are on the HDD. When you select one of the functions and highlight a thumnail, the thumbnail starts playing in the thumbnail view with sound so you can preview it without actually selecting it.

[wharf]

I'm not sure if this is what you mean, but the Pioneer DVR-520H has a "navigator" window which shows thumbnails of the different titles that are on the HDD. When you select one of the functions and highlight a thumnail, the thumbnail starts playing in the thumbnail view with sound so you can preview it without actually selecting it.

That is apparently whast i have. The problem is that the only info that is shown is the date/time that i did the transfer. I want to be able to edit that to show the title and air date.

[Frobozz]

The Pioneer shows a thumbnail that actually plays, as I mentioned. It also automatically enters a program name and the recording time, date and setting. The program name may be the title of a TV show if it is transmitted over cable to the Pioneer, or it is the channel number (or line input number). Any of this text can be edited.

[starwarrior29]

The Panasonic E80 allows you to enter the titles and plays whichever clip you are on in the background when you are scrolling through the direct navigator playlist.

[wharf]

The Panasonic E80 allows you to enter the titles and plays whichever clip you are on in the background when you are scrolling through the direct navigator playlist.

With the help of another, i have been able to edit the program info on the HDD. I dislike the whole thumbnail concept though. I prefer a list like this screen shot of the Panny unit. I have not been able to locate that function in the Toshiba manual. Anybody know if the function is available on the Toshiba?