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The Panasonic DMR-EA38VK DVD recorder is equipped with an SD Memory Card slot and USB terminal, which makes it easy to view photos from your digital camera. By interpolating video data using proprietary algorithms, SD format data is up-converted to 1080x1920p HD format video data. This conversion increases the richness of the original data by almost six-fold, producing the highest possible image quality when viewing content on a large-screen HDTV. Just slip the SD card into the slot or use the cable to connect the camera to the USB terminal, and you're ready to enjoy a spectacular big-screen slideshow with family and friends. You can even listen to music recorded onto a USB device while viewing your photos. Connect your Panasonic DVD recorder to a flat-panel HDTV via an HDMI cable and the TV channel setting information is automatically downloaded to the recorder. Once the Auto Preset Download is complete, the DVD recorder will keep whichever TV channel you're watching as its receiving channel. This means you can record the program you're watching by just pressing the Record button on the VIERA remote. With VIERALink, you don't have to worry about setting the recorder to the right channel every time you want to record something. Frequently used buttons, such as Power and Open/Close, are located at the top of the main unit (this makes them easier to see when the unit is placed in a rack, where you need to look down when operating it). SD Image File Format - JPEG conforming DCF Image File Number of Pixels - 34 x 34 to 6,144 x 4096 Inputs and Outputs - 2x LINE (pin jack) Analog Audio (2 Ch) Input, 2x Line (pin jack) Video In, DV Input Terminal, 2x S Connector S-Video In, Built-in SD Card Slot, 2x LINE (pin jack) 2ch Audio Out, Component Video Out (Y, PB, PR), 1x S Connector S-Video Outputs, Optical Digital Audio Out (Dolby Digital, DTS, and PCM), and 2x Line (pin jack) Video Out Dimensions - Height 3-5/16 x W



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Rating: - * Does the job ... I purchased the machine primarily to convert VHS to DVD. For performing a straight copy, it does the job acceptably. Where it lacks sophistication is selective copying. I wanted to be able to select portions of a VHS to record; skipping small sections, perhaps rearranging the sections. The only option during recording was to press stop, reposition the tape and restart the copy. This is very crude editing. What I would rather use is the pause control to stop recording, reposition the tape or let it play through the bad spot, and then press pause again (or some other key) to restart the recording. Another nuisance is the indexing. If I have multiple stops and restarts on the VHS, the DVD will generating an index. The machine performs other functions, such as viewing pictures off an SD or USB memory, but I find them less valuable than having better editing. Rating: - * Great machine ... I bought this recorder for the purpose of transferring all of my old family VHS tapes to DVD. Since I got it, I have used it practically around the clock with no problems whatsoever. I primarily use -R and -R/W, but I've used all formats in DVD's and only one +R had a problem with a different brand player and I believe that was a fault of the other machine. I have used about every feature on this unit and all work as specified in the user manual. It is very easy to set up and use, just as you would expect from Panasonic. My only suggestion would be to read the manual first, perform the easy setup, and enjoy! Rating: - * Very Pleased ... Works great, does what I wanted, not as difficult to set up a I thought it would be. So far I have made copies of VHS tapes to DVD's, made copies of tv shows to DVD using the timer function, and copies of things for our DVR to DVD, and so far all have worked perfectly. I went with the tunerless model because unless you don't have cable or satilite you don't need a built in tuner. Also as far as the recording of copywrighted material is concerned, all units of this type would have the same issues. Rating: - * Copy Protection ... This product would be great if it were able to copy all VHS tapes. This product will record VHS tapes that do not have Macrovision VCR Tape Copy Protection. However, the tapes which do have Macrovision VCR Tape Copy Protection will not copy. I was unaware of this issue when I purchased this product. To work around the Macrovision protection, you must purchase what is called a video stabilizer. This will remove the Macrovision copy protection signal from the video stream so that it can be recorded. The setup I have arranged takes advantage of a VHS player connecting to the video stabilizer, which then connects to the recorder. However, with this setup, you must set the amount of time the VHS tape plays. Here is how it is connected: VHS Player Video cable (yellow cable) -> Video stabilizer -> Recorder VHS Player Audio cables (red and white) -> Video stabilizer -> Recorder Alternatively, you can use S-Video instead. VHS Player S-Video cable -> Video stabilizer -> Recorder There are probably better solutions for converting VHS tapes to DVDs, so I recommend you look elsewhere. Rating: - * Pefect Picture ... Having used a Panasonic DVD recorder for 5 years, I wanted to upgrade to a DVD/VHS all in one recorder. I have had excellent use of my old DVD recorder so it was a no brainer to go with Panasonic again. Still easy to use and of course the picture and sound are tops. Watching old tapes & Dvd's recorded on my old machine come out even better then before. I spoke with Panasonic years ago when I got my first DVD recorder and they suggest not only their blank DVD's but also Sony and TDK. You can always get a good buy on the Sony blanks. If you want an excellent recorder/player without a tuner,this is the way to go especially if you get your TV reception through a DVR.