Affirming its position as the industry leader in DVD recording products, Panasonic introduces a convenient new DIGA DVD recorder DMR-EH80V in the Middle East.
Equipped with a 200-GB hard disk drive (HDD), this new integrated VHS VCR/DVD recorder enables one-touch 6-way dubbing among hard disk drive, DVD, and VHS sources. An SD card slot adds a fourth source -- the SD Memory Card -- to make the DMR-EH80V a 4-in-1 multifunctional recorder. A quick response in starting up, recording and Electronic Program Guide appearance enhances operation, and LP (long-play) mode features the same level of high-resolution recording as conventional SP (standard-play) mode.
The One-Touch 6-Way Dubbing button on the DMR-EH80V makes it possible to dub between the hard disk drive and a DVD disc, a VHS tape and the hard disk drive, and a VHS tape and a DVD disc, by pressing only one button. For example, the user can store several S-VHS or VHS tapes onto the hard disk without all the work of connecting a separate VCR with cables and settings, and then easily edit the stored data and save the result onto a DVD disc. In addition, the SD card slot of this handy 4-in-1 model lets the user view images taken with a digital still camera, and save them onto the hard disk drive or a DVD disc.
“Panasonic DIGA DVD Recorders offer all the benefits of the DVD-RAM format, like simultaneous recording and playback, random access, Chasing Playback, on-disc editing, and multi-format data compatibility that lets you record TV programs and still pictures,” said Naka Koji, Product Manager (AV), Panasonic. “Now, with multi-format recording and playback capability, the Panasonic DIGA DVD Recorders also let consumers enjoy all their DVDs, no matter which format they choose.”
The DMR-EH80V also stands out for its lightning-fast response – as quick as 1 second – in start-up, recording and Electronic Program Guide display. And in LP mode the DMR-EH80V delivers up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution, for images that are twice as sharp as those from last year's models. Thanks to a new 12-bit Analog-to-Digital converter that provides high-bit, high-rate sampling, the DMR-EH80V can convey subtle image nuances and produce smooth, beautiful recordings with remarkable depth.
The DMR-EH80V can record on DVD-RAM, DVD-R, +R and DVD-RW discs and play back DVD-RAM, DVD-R, +R, DVD-RW, +RW, DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, SVCD, Video CD, Audio CD (CD-DA), and CD-R/RW (CD-DA, Video CD, SVCD, MP3/JPEG formatted) discs. The multi-format compatibility also means that users can play all of their DVDs on the DMR-EH80V, no matter what the format.
Built into the DMR-EH80V is a 200-GB hard disk drive that holds up to 355 hours of recordings. The Electronic Program Guide “GUIDE Plus+ System” brings a PVR level of ease to recording TV programs, only without subscription fees or telephone line hook-up. And the DMR-EH80V also includes the user-friendly "Smart Wheel-Remote Control", which gives users control over 200x quick searches and fast-forward smooth searching, so you can find recorded programs and start playback more quickly than ever.
The DMR-EH80V features a built-in DV terminal that makes it possible to dub DV-quality images from a digital video camera onto the DMR-EH80V's hard disk drive or a DVD disc. And a built-in SD card slot and SD viewer for JPEG images. Users can enjoy quick, easy networking and file sharing between the DMR-EH80V and many personal computers, digital still and video cameras, Panasonic's VIERA line of plasma displays, and other SD-enabled A/V devices.
