Panasonic Introduces Third Generation DVD Recorder

3-Jul-02

Panasonic is launching its third generation DVD recorder, the DMR-E30. The Panasonic DMR-E30 features the Time Slipô function, progressive scan, and a host of other convenience features, all in a sleek new package. The DMR-E30 DVD recorder is planned for August introduction, with a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $799.95.The new DVD recorder allows consumers to digitally record picture and sound, up to 12 hours on a double-sided DVD-RAM disc, and up to six hours on a single-sided DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc, via Panasonic's Hybrid VBR (variable bit rate) technology. ""This new DMR-E30 DVD video recorder builds upon our leadership position in DVD technology,"" said Alberto Reggiani, Panasonic's National Marketing Manager for DVD products. ""Combining the best of all worlds, the DMR-E30 offers recording on DVD-RAM over 100,000 times on the same disc, and DVD-R, which is widely regarded as the most compatible of the DVD formats. ""Rewriteable DVD-RAM discs offer huge storage capacity of 4.7 to 9.6 gigabytes per disc and give consumers greater versatility and control over what they want to keep or delete,"" commented Reggiani. ""Because DVD-RAM provides a single format for computer and video-based applications, it provides a practical and flexible way to manage multiple PC video needs.""The Time Slip feature allows viewers to replay a scene recorded 30 seconds earlier without disrupting the recording process, by touching a button on the remote.Time Slip also allows the recorder's Simultaneous Record and Play function, a convenient feature for recording a favorite TV series. For example, the consumer can watch last week's episode of his/her favorite show while recording this week's episode, from the same disc at the same time. The DMR-E30 also provides a 16-program timer recording feature.The DMR-E30 features progressive scan, doubling the scan lines of an interlaced signal (from 480i to 480p) by scanning all 525 lines in 1/60 of a second for each pass.In addition to virtually unlimited rewrite capability, the DMR-E30 allows you to use your DVD recorder like a personal video recorder, or PVR. Recording is instantaneous with the touch of one button. The DMR-E30 will automatically find blank space on the disc and begin recording. Because of DVD-RAM's fast transfer rate, you can view the recorded portion of an ongoing program from the beginning, while at the same time recording the program in progress. And you can do this all from the remote control.In addition to recording new video content, the DMR-E30 also allows consumers to transfer their favorite VHS tape recordings to discs.When connected to home theater components, the DMR-E30 enables consumers to enjoy playback of multiple digital entertainment formats, including DVD-Video, music CDs, CD-R, and CD-RW discs. The Direct Navigator function lets users instantly access recorded material from an on-screen menu that lists recording dates, times, channels, and (user-entered) titles.The DMR-E30 also provides a feature to the video editing enthusiast. The Playlist function lets the user perform simple nonlinear video editing, such as rearranging the order of scenes, skipping over unwanted scenes, and creating custom play lists of favorite scenes on a disc.

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