July 2006

Smarthouse

If you're after a DVD/HDD recorder, add this Pioneer model to your short list. Competition is fierce, though, so make sure you know which features are most important to you before buying

October 2005

Home Cinema Choice

The DVR-530 represents a significant step forward for Pioneer's DVD recorder range - one that puts it in the top division of digital recorders.

August 2005

The Australian

The 530 contains some useful tweaks for late adopters, but keeps the basic technology that made the 510 and the 520 successful, satisfying and easy to use.