New Panasonic DIGA DVD
Recorders Offer 1-Second Quick Start for Recording and SP-Mode Picture Quality
in LP Mode
recording and playback -
Osaka, Japan - Panasonic, by which Matsushita Electric
Industrial Co., Ltd. is known, today introduced five new models of its DIGA
line, demonstrating continuing advances in ease of use and picture quality of
its DVD recorders. New features include 1-second quick start for recording* and
Electronic Program Guide (EPG) display as well as superior picture quality in
the long recording (LP) mode and multi-format recording and playback.
The three models, DMR-EH50, DMR-ES30V and DMR-ES10, will be available in
Japan on April 1 and DMR-EH60 and DMR-EH70V will be on the market on May 1,
2005.
All the five models ready the hard disk and DVD-RAM disc for
recording only 1 second after switching on the power. The DMR-EH70V, DMR-EH60
and DMR-EH50 also offer unrivaled 1-second quick start for EPG display by simply
pressing the EPG button. This enables users to record or schedule recording
without missing scenes.
With the new DIGA Engine II LSI, the five models
render images that are twice as sharp as previous models, delivering the same
500 lines of horizontal resolution in the LP mode as that in the standard
recording (SP) mode. To achieve such high-quality picture recording, Panasonic
incorporated into the new LSI a virtual multi-encoding system that virtually
encodes multiple aspects of a scene while selecting the encoding system that
assures optimum picture quality. A new 12-bit analog-to-digital converter also
quadruples gradation to 4,096 steps, resulting in smooth and faithful
reproduction of the details to retain subtle nuances of the original images.
In addition to DVD-RAM recording and playback, all the new models offer
flexibility of DVD-R/+R and -RW (video mode) recording and DVD-R/+R/-RW and +RW
playback. The multi-format support enhances compatibility with personal
computers and DVD players and makes it simple for users to choose recording
media.
The EPG has a new look with an improved color scheme and layout
for easy viewing and operation. The new keyword search on the EPG screen helps
the user to choose favorite programs to record.
The DMR-EH60, DMR-EH50
and DMR-EH70V come with an easy-to-operate remote control featuring a jog dial
for easy editing as well as smooth and quick image search, allowing up to 200x
fast-forward and fast-rewind by turning the dial. These three models are also
equipped with an SD Memory Card slot, providing connectivity with other
SD-compatible devices including digital still cameras, mobile phones, personal
computers and VIERA plasma TV sets to share JPG still pictures.
The
DMR-EH60 has a built-in 300 GB hard disk drive (HDD) and DMR-EH50 has a 200 GB
HDD, offering up to 532 hours and 355 hours of recording in the extra long
recording (EP) mode, respectively. The DMR-EH70V features a 200 GB HDD and a VHS
recorder, allowing for six-way dubbing between a VHS tape and the HDD, a DVD
disc and a VHS tape and the HDD and a DVD disc with one touch of a button. The
DMR-EH60 and DMR-EH70V are equipped with a BS analog tuner. The DMR-ES30V has a
built-in VHS recorder, letting the user transfer material from a VHS tape to a
DVD disc or vice versa.
As with other DIGA recorders, the five new
models offer all the benefits of DVD-RAM such as Chasing Playback, simultaneous
recording and playback and multi-format data compatibility.
The DIGA
line-up now consists of nine models including the DMR-E700BD Blu-ray Disc
(BD)/DVD recorder to offer a variety for consumers to select a model which best
suits their needs.
Source: Panasonic
