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New Panasonic DIGA DVD Recorders Boast Fast Response Times

Source:  Panasonic

January 5th 2005

Affirming its industry-leading position in recordable DVD products, Panasonic introduces three new DIGAd DVD recorders that offer consumers unsurpassed DVD recording and playback flexibility. The line's newest feature is lightning-fast response in start-up, recording and Electronic Program Guide display ¯ as quick as 1 second.

Improved horizontal resolution in LP mode renders images twice as sharp as last year's models, delivering up to 500 lines. A new 12-bit analog-to-digital converter provides high bit, high rate sampling to convey even subtle nuances and produce smooth, beautiful recordings with astounding depth.

The three new models, DMR-ES10, DMR-ES30V and DMR-EH50, have added DVD-RW (video format) and +R recording, and +RW playback capability, for enhanced compatibility with personal computers and DVD players.

"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 Alberto Reggiani, Panasonic national marketing manager. "Now, with expanded multi-format recording and playback capability, they also let consumers enjoy all their DVDs, no matter which format they choose."

All three models also record DVD-RAM, DVD-R, +R and DVD-RW discs; and can play back DVD-RAM, DVD-R1, +R1, DVD-RW1, +RW1, DVD-Audio, DVD-video, video CD, audio CD (CD-DA), and CD-R/RW2 MP3**/JPEG formatted discs.

Model DMR-ES30V includes all the features of the DMR-ES10 and adds a built-in VHS VCR.

The DMR-EH50 features a 100GB3 hard disk drive, offering users up to 177 hours4 of recording time. The TV Guide On Screend Program Guide makes recording TV programs as easy as using a PVR, only without subscription fees or telephone line hook-up. It also features a new, Smart Wheeld user-friendly remote control to quickly find recorded programs and start playback faster than ever (200x quick search and fast-forward smooth search.)

The DMR-EH50's built-in SD Memory Card slot5 and SD viewer for JPEG images allow fast, easy networking and file sharing between the DVD recorder and many personal computers, digital cameras and camcorders, and other SD-enabled A/V devices, such as Panasonic's line of fully integrated VIERA plasma displays.

"With its multiple format compatibility and SD slot, the DMR-EH50 clearly expresses Panasonic's 'Lifestream' product concept ¯ whole-life connectivity, anytime, anyplace, and ability to share multimedia content via a 'ubiquitous network' of interoperable products," said Reggiani.

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