Panasonic Introduces DVD Recorder With 120 GB Hard Drive

15-Jul-03

Panasonic has introduces the DMR-E100H DVD recorder with a built-in 120 GB hard drive as the newest member of its ""DIGA"" line.The DMR-E100H gives consumers the option of recording on either a DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc, or storing up to 160 hours of video on its hard disk drive.The DMR-E100H can be used for storing and playing back digital video (MPEG-2/MPEG-4) and photos (JPEG/TIFF) from a compatible digital video camcorder/camera with an SD Memory Card slot or PCMCIA slot.The DMR-E100H will be available in August at an MSRP of $1,199.95.The DMR-E100H can record MPEG-4 image data at the same time it is recording MPEG-2 data to the hard disk. The DMR-E100H can also transfer MPEG data to an SD Memory Card at high speeds for storage or for use in other devices. In addition, MPEG-4 or MPEG-2 data recorded by such devices can be transferred to the DMR-E100H via an SD Memory Card for editing or storage on the hard disk. The DMR-E100H can also convert MPEG-2 data to MPEG-4 and copy it onto an SD Memory Card in a single step. Recording is 12x normal speed for DVD-RAM and 24x normal speed for DVD-R (both in EP mode). Recording from a DVD-RAM disc to the DMR-E100H hard disk drive is also possible. The DMR-E100H lets users view a previously recorded program on a DVD-RAM disc or the hard disk drive while simultaneously recording a different program. With Chasing Playback, users can also view the recorded portion of a live program, from the beginning, while continuing to record that program until its completion. The Time Slip feature also allows viewers to replay a scene recorded 30 seconds earlier without disrupting the recording process.""The DMR-E100H allows consumers to take full advantage of a hard drive and DVD-RAM's capabilities,"" says Alberto Reggiani, National Marketing Manager for DVD products. ""They won't copy over previously recorded shows by mistake. Also, they don't have to search for the beginning of an earlier recorded program--one touch of a button brings them back to the start for almost immediate playback.""The DMR-E100H offers a host of other useful and convenient functions:- Auto Renewal Recording, a PVR-like function, lets users automatically record a favorite show every day or every week onto the hard disk or DVD-RAM disc.- Using the DV input terminal and DV cable (IEEE 1394), images can be recorded from a digital camcorder directly to the hard disk drive or a DVD-RAM or DVD-R. To make editing easier, the DV Automatic Recording mode creates a playlist, which consists of a sequence of thumbnail still images, each representing a different scene.- Thumbnail display of contents is also possible for recording to a DVD-RAM or DVD-R. Users can select the sequence of scenes they want to play back.The DMR-E100H also features progressive scan video output.The DVD video recording technology used in the DMR-E100H complies with the DVD-RAM recording formats standardized by the DVD Forum. DVD-RAM provides a single format for computer and video-based applications.For more information, visit www.panasonic.com.

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