PANASONIC 400GB HDD/ DVD RECORDER DMR-EX88

DVD-RECORDER 400GB HDD DVB TUN [Model No: DMR-EX88]
* 400GB Hard Disk Drive
* 1080p Up-Conversion with HDMI
* VIERA Link & HDMI Simple Connection
* Integrated DVB Tuner (SD)
Integrated DVB-T Digital Tuner
Digital broadcasts offer a higher picture and sound quality experience!
DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) delivers Digital Television entertainment to the home. A huge variety of programs, information and services are available in brilliant digital quality. Panasonic now introduces integrated DVB Digital Tuners DVD-Recorders to its range, allowing you to fully take advantage of Digital Television broadcasts. Watching and enjoying Digital Television transmissions is easier than ever with Panasonic integrated DVB Digital Tuner DVD-Recorders.
Features & Benefits
Integrated DVB-T Digital Tuner (SD)
The DMR-EX88 features an integrated DVB Digital Tuner (SD) for viewing enjoyment. The integrated tuner allows for Digital broadcasting reception without the use of an external tuner incorporated into a set-top box. High quality digital television enjoyment has never been easier with a Panasonic DVD-Recorder. The hybrid digital tuner offered in the DMR-EX88 also supports Analogue broadcasts for broadcasters not yet offering digital broadcasting.
7 Day EPG
The DMR-EX88 also supports 7 day Electronic Program Guide where transmitted by each broadcaster, 7 day EPG makes recording a breeze, simply select the program you wish to record by name rather than remembering days, dates and times.
HDMI Connection
With HDMI connection, recorded images are transmitted with no deterioration for high quality reproduction. Both video and audio signals are transmitted over a single cable, so connection is easier and there is less clutter.
Viera-Link for easy operation
With a single cable, HDMI enables transmission of not only A/V signals but also control signals. All you have to do to enjoy a new level of operation convenience is hook up to a VIErA or home theater system with Viera Link compatibility. When you want home theater entertainment, for example, just press a button on the remote. Power to all the components switches on, TV input and other settings are automatically adjusted, and the show's ready to begin. It's that easy.
400GB Hard Disk Drive
The built-in 400GB Hard Disk Drive lets you record an enormous amount of programming without using a DVD. With a massive 534 hours of capacity and editing capabilities, you can have the freedom to store a massive amount of your favourite programs. Should you wish to archive the informattion, you can easily record it to DVD.
1 Second Quick Start Recording
Thanks to high-speed quick-start, both the Hard Disk Drive and the DVD-RAM disc are ready to record just 1 second after switching on the power. Being able to record almost instantly means that you will never miss the start of the game.
2x Resolution in LP Mode
Our recorders provide exceptional recording quality. You can enjoy viewing extended recordings (4 hours, single-sided DVD-RAM/-R) with exceptionally detailed images and 2x the picture quality. The virtual multi encode system provides LP recording mode with 500 lines of horizontal resolution - twice the resolution of conventional LP recording mode.
500 Line Horizontal Resolution
4x Natural Gradation (12-bit Analogue to Digital Converter)
Greater natural gradation and amazingly rich pictures are delivered with 4096 steps of grey. The 12-bit analogue-to-digital converter has 4x the gradation found with a conventional 10-bit analogue-to-digital converter. Resulting in a faithful reproduction of details, so you can see for the first time, everything there is to see!
12 bit Analogue to Digital Converter
534 Hours Extended Recording Time with High Picture Quality
The innovative DMR engine inside Panasonic DVD Recorders assures long recording time combined with outstanding picture quality. Our DVD recorders offer the unique combination of outstanding picture quality and long recording time to either Hard Disk Drive or DVD. You can record up to 8 hours of material on a single-sided disc, or 534 hours onto an 400GB Hard Disk Drive.
Super Multi-Format Recording & Playback: Supports all DVD formats
Incredible recording versatility with Super Multi-Format recording and playback. You can enjoy recording of DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R & DVD+RW formats. Naturally playback of all DVD formats is also possible, so you don't have to worry about whether your DVD Recorder can playback everything in your current video library.
This new DVD Recorder is also officially DivX certified, and will play DivX 6, 5,4,3 and DivX VOD video content.
DV-Input for Easy Transfer from a Digital Video Camera
With the DMR-EX88 transferring material recorded on a Digital Video Camera is Quick & Easy. You can simply transfer digital recording to Hard Disk Drive or DVD while maintaining breaks in your recording. DV-Input is the ideal solution for those wishing to transfer material from a video camera while maintaining the highest quality.
High-speed Dubbing from Hard Disk Drive
You can perform high-speed recording from the hard disk drive to a DVD-RAM (5x speed compatible) or DVD-R (8x speed compatible) at the touch of a button. You can record a 1-hour program (originally recorded in EP [8H] mode) from the hard disk drive to DVD-R disc in only 1 minute!
SD Card Slot for Photo Storage and Viewing
You can view photos and images in JPEG format on your television from SD Card, CD, DVD-RAM or Hard Disk Drive. You even have the freedom to transfer between storage devices.
Direct Navigator for Easy and Quick Search
On Screen Menu Personalisation
With Direct Navigator technology graphical user interface you can find desired material on the hard drive quickly. Just press the direct navigator button to display thumbnails of all the programs on the hard disk drive or a DVD-RAM disc, then, select the one you want and press enter. It's that easy! and with "List Display" you can sort the programs by date or title.
High Speed Dubbing
You can perform high-speed recording from the Hard Disk Drive to a DVD-RAM (5x speed comp.) or DVD-R (8x speed comp.) at the touch of one button. For, example you can record a one-hour program (originally recorded in EP [8H] mode) from the hard disk drive to a DVD-RAM in just 1.5 minutes or a DVD-R disc in 1 minute.
Time Slip Functions
TimeSlip Button:
Just press the Time Slip button on the remote control to go back and view any point in the previous 8 hours of recording. You can even rewind and fast forward through the content as you desire while maintaining recording.
Chasing Playback:
Set your DVD Recorder to begin recording, then with Chasing Playback you can commence viewing the program at any stage during while recording.
Simultaneous Recording & Playback:
Enjoy watching a program pre-recorded to DVD-RAM disc while recording another program to the same disc. You can conveniently catch up on the previous week's episode while recording this week's program.
Progressive Scan (PAL/NTSC)
PAL/NTSC Progressive Scan for optimal picture quality on a variety of viewing devices. Panasonic DVD Recorders are equipped with a high-precision progressive video processor. This feature enables you to view the highest quality images with all our DVD recorders.
G-Code Recording Function
G-Code Recording Supported
Programme your DVD Recorder to record your TV shows using the G-Code Recording system.
16:9 Widescreen Recording
All Panasonic DVD Recorders will record 16:9 Aspect Ratio (Widescreen) when receiving Widescreen input from a Digital Television Tuner. Recording is performed as normal and you will be able to view full 16:9 format for playback.
WARNING
THE COPYRIGHT ACT 1968 DOES NOT PERMIT THE UNRESTRICTED USE OF THIS RECORDER TO COPY FILMS, SOUND RECORDINGS OR BROADCASTS TO ANY RECORDING MEDIA. THE ACT ONLY PERMITS TO COPY BROADCASTS FOR PRIVATE AND DOMESTIC PURPOSES IN LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES.
PANASONIC DOES NOT AUTHORISE ANY USE OF THIS RECORDER IN ANY WAY WHICH MAY AMOUNT TO A BREACH OF ANY LAW OR THE RIGHTS OF ANY OWNER OF COPYRIGHT IN FILM OR BROADCAST.
Specifications
No. of Discs 1
CD-R Playback1 Yes
CD-RW Playback2 No
MP3 CD Playback3 Yes
DVD Audio Playback TBC
SACD Playback No
VCD Playback Yes
LD Playback No
DVD Recordable4 Yes
Compatible Playable Disc Types5 DVD-RAM, DVD-RAM (VR), DVD-R (Video), DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW (Video), DVD-RW(VR), DVD+RW
Compatible Recordable Disc Types6 DVD-RAM, DVD-RAM (VR), DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD-R (Video), DVD-RW(VR), DVD-RW, DVD-RW (Video), DVD+RW
Zone 4
Progressive Scan Yes
Dolby Digital® Decoder Built-in Yes (2ch)
Inbuilt DTS Decoder Yes
HighMAT 4 Compatible7 No
THX Certified No
Karaoke Function No
Display Dimmer No
G-Code Recording Supported8 Yes
Electronic Program Guide (EPG) Support9 Yes - 7 Day
Inbuilt Hard Disc Drive Yes
Hard Disc Drive [HDD] - Capacity (GB)10 400
Recording Time Available To Hard Disc (XP Mode) (Hrs) 89
Recording Time Available To Hard Disc (SP Mode) (Hrs) 178
Recording Time Available To Hard Disc (LP Mode) (Hrs) 357
Recording Time Available To Hard Disc (EP Mode) (Hrs) 534
Recording Time Available To 4.7GB Disc (XP Mode) (Hrs) 1
Recording Time Available To 4.7GB Disc (SP Mode) (Hrs) 2
Recording Time Available To 4.7GB Disc (LP Mode) (Hrs) 4
Recording Time Available To 4.7GB Disc (EP Mode) (Hrs) 6
TV Tuner Receiving System PAL
Tuner Channel Coverage CCIR (PAL - BG): - VHF: E2 - E12, UHF: E21 - E69, CATV: S01 - S05, M1 - M10, S21 - S41
Video System (PAL colour signal, 625 lines, 50 fields)
Recording System (Video) MPEG2 (Hybrid VBR)
Recording System (Audio) Dolby Digital 2ch.
A/V 1: [1 terminal]
A/V 2: [1 terminal]
A/V 3: [1 terminal]
A/V 4: [1 terminal]
A/V OUT: Audio [RCA]
Component Video Output(s) Yes
DV Input/Output (IEEE 1394)11 Yes - Input Only
Coaxial Digital Out No
Optical Digital Out Yes
Digital Audio Out Optical Terminal
HDMI Input/Output Output Only
Card Slot/s SD Memory Card Slot
Compatible Media - Image Files (SD Card Slot) SD Memory Card
Compatible Media - Image Files (PC Card Slot) A PC Card Adaptor conforming to PC Card Standards
Image File Formats via Card Slots JPEG conforming DCF (Design rule for Camera File system)
Image File via Card Slot - Pixel Dimension Range min.: 320 x 240
Compatible Media - Video Files (SD Card Slot) SD Memory Card
Compatible Media - Video Files (PC Card Slot) Mobile hard disc (read only)
Card Slot/s - Video File (MPEG4) Codec Video: MPEG4 conforming
Card Slot/s - Video File (MPEG4) Number of Pixels super fine / fine: 320 x 240 (QVGA)
Card Slot/s - Video File (MPEG4) Recording rate (max.) super fine: 1050Kbps
Card Slot/s - Video File (MPEG4) File Format SD-Video format conforming (ASF)
Card Slot/s - Video File (MPEG2) Codec12 MPEG2 (SD-Video Entertainment Video Profile)
Card Slot/s - Video File (MPEG2) File Format SD-Video format conforming
Power (Mains) AC 220-240, 50Hz / 60Hz
Power Consumption - Normal (Watts) 34
Power Consumption - Power Save Mode approx. (Watts) 2
Operating Temperature Range - Minimum (degrees C) 5
Operating Temperature Range - Maximum (degrees C) 40
Operating Humidity Range 10-80 %RH (no condensation)
Width (mm) 430
Height (mm) 59
Depth (mm) 330
Weight (kg) 4.3
Colour(s) Black
1 Plays CD-DA format audio CD-R and CD-RW discs. May not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW discs due to the condition of the recording.
2 Plays CD-DA format audio CD-R and CD-RW discs. May not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW discs due to the condition of the recording.
3 For content recorded on CD-R/RW media from CDs for your personal use. Playability may vary depending on contents and discs.
4 This unit can play back Panasonic DVD-R discs recorded and finalised with a Panasonic DVD video recorder. It may not be able to play some DVD-R discs depending on the disc and the condition of the recording.
5 *This unit can play back Panasonic DVD-R discs recorded with a Panasonic DVD video recorder. A recording may not be able to be played back depending on the DVD-R disc and the recording condition. *It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the condition of the recording.
6 DVD-R discs recorded on the Panasonic DVD video recorder may not be able to be played on some DVD players, depending on the player, the DVD-R disc, and the recording condition.
7 Windows Media, the Windows logo, HighMAT and the HighMAT logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks, of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
8 G-Code is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. All rights reserved
9 EPG view & record is dependent on the transmission of this data from each individual broadcaster
10 1GB = one billion bytes. Useable capacity will be less.
11 DV (IEEE 394) connection standard is capable of transferring data-signal input and output via a single connection. The function is dependent on the software and hardware within the machine being configured for this purpose.
12 *Video Recording conversion and transfer is possible from card to HDD or DVD-RAM disc. *After Video Recording conversion and transfer to HDD or DVD-RAM disc the playback is possible.