Panasonic created 2005 DMR to identify and differentiate its series of DVD Recorder
products. The name DMR symbolises "Fast, High Quality and Easy." As a leader of the DVD
Recorder industry, Panasonic’s policy is to fully utilise its proprietary recording technology
to create enjoyable video recording.
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DMR-EH60 DVD Recorder with 200GB Hard Disk Drive and SD Slot
*1
1 Sec. Quick Start for Recording on DVD-RAM & Hard Disk Drive
Up to 64x High Speed Dubbing from Hard Disk Drive
SD Card Slot (Photo transfer & viewing) and DV Input (Camcorder Connection)
2 x LP Horizontal Resolution (500 Lines)
Multi-Format Recording & Playback:
DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R, +RW (Playback only)
More Ideal
Extended Recording Time – 355 Hours (EP [8H] Mode)
High Picture Quality
Smooth & Quick Search with Smart Wheel-Remote Control
Features
TM
DMR-EH50 DVD Recorder with 80GB Hard Disk Drive and SD Slot
1 Sec. Quick Start for Recording on DVD-RAM and Hard Disk Drive
Up to 64x High Speed Dubbing from Hard Disk Drive
2x LP Horizontal Resolution (500 Lines)
SD Card Slot (Photo transfer & viewing)
Multi-Format Recording & Playback:
DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R, +RW
(Playback only)
More Ideal
Extended Recording Time – 142 Hours (EP [8H] Mode)
High Picture Quality
Smooth & Quick Search with Smart Wheel-Remote Control
Features
TM
DMR-ES30V DVD Recorder /VCR Combo
One-Touch VHS Dubbing to DVD
1 Sec. Quick Start for Recording on DVD-RAM
2x LP Horizontal Resolution (500 Lines)
Twin Tuner for Simultaneous Recording to VHS
& DVD
1 Sec. Quick Start for Recording on DVD-RAM*2 2x LP Horizontal Resolution (500 Lines)
16 Hour Recording to DVD-RAM (9.4GB Double- High Picture Quality
sided, EP Mode) Multi-Format Recording & Playback:
DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R, +RW
(Playback only)
*1 From the power off state, recording on DVD-RAM and HDD starts about 1 second after first pressing the Power button and then
sequentially pressing the REC button (Quick Start Mode).
*2 From the power off state, recording on DVD-RAM starts about 1 second after first pressing the Power button and then
sequentially pressing the REC button (Quick Start Mode).
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1 Sec. Quick Start for Recording on DVD-RAM and Hard Disk Drive
Thanks to high-speed quick start, both the hard disk drive and the
DVD-RAM disc are ready to record just one second after switching
on the power. Being able to record almost immediately means you'll
never miss the scenes you want to catch.
ON AIR
POWER ONRECORDING START
Conventional
DVD
Recorder
Approx. 20 Sec.
*
POWER ON
2005
DIGA
* DMR-EH60/EH50: From the power off state, recording on DVD-RAM and HDD starts about 1 second after first pressing the Power button and then sequentially pressing the REC button (Quick Start Mode).
DMR-ES30V/DMR-ES10: From the power off state, recording on DVD-RAM starts about 1 second after first pressing the Power button and then sequentially pressing the REC button (Quick Start Mode).
1 Sec.
Max. 64x High-Speed Dubbing from Hard Disk Drive
RECORDING START
*1
EH60 & EH50 Only
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. For example, you can record a
one-hour program (originally recorded
in EP [8H] mode) from the hard disk
drive to a DVD-RAM disc in just 1.5
minutes, or to a DVD-R disc in only 1
minute. What's more, you can also
record from DVD-RAM to the hard disk drive.
Recording
to a DVD-RAM
Max. *2 Recording
to a DVD-R
Recording Time from Hard Disk Drive to DVD in Maximum Speed
On Hard Disk DriveTo DVD-R (8x speed disc)
Recorded Program
Mode
XP
SP
LP
EP (6H)
EP (8H)
*1 Recording from the hard disk drive to a DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc cannot be used with images for which only single-generation
recording is allowed. When recording these images to a DVD-RAM disc, the original image on the hard disk drive is erased.
*2 Note: Actual disc-writing time. Speed decreases as the amount of material to be dubbed increases.
1 hour
1 hour
1 hour
1 hour
1 hour
Recording Time
8.7 min.
3.8 min.
1.9 min.
1.3 min.
56 sec.
Recording Speed
Max. 8x
Max. 16x
Max. 32x
Max. 48x
Max. 64x
To DVD-RAM (5x speed disc)
*2
Recording Time
12 min.
6 min.
3 min.
2 min.
1.5 min.
Recording Speed
5x
10x
20x
30x
40x
45
To +R (8x speed disc)
Recording Time
8.7 min.
3.8 min.
1.9 min.
1.3 min.
56 sec.
Recording Speed
Max. 8x
Max. 16x
Max. 32x
Max. 48x
Max. 64x
To DVD-RW (4x speed disc)
*2
Recording Time
15 min.
7.5 min.
3.8 min.
2.5 min.
1.9 min.
(Approximate)
Recording Speed
4x
8x
16x
24x
32x
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2x LP Horizontal Resolution (500 Lines)
Virtual Multi Encode System
The Virtual Multi Encode System enables LP mode recording with the
same 500 lines (D1) of horizontal resolution as that in the SP and XP
modes. Which is double the horizontal resolution compared to the 250
lines (1/2 D1) of conventional LP mode recording. Thanks to this, you
can enjoy viewing extended recordings (4 hours[single-sided
What's a D1 format and 1/2 D1 Format?
D1:
500 lines of horizontal resolution
provided by conventional systems when
recording in the SP and XP modes.
Conventional Recording in LP ModeNEW System Recording in LP Mode
Horizontal Resolution
250 Lines
DVD-RAM/R] / 8 hours[double-sided DVD-RAM]) with exceptionally
detailed images and twice the picture quality. The Virtual Multi Encode
2x
System achieves this by virtually encoding multiple aspects of a scene,
such as detail and movement, while selecting the encoding system
that assures optimum picture quality.
VCR Refresh Dubbing to DVD4x Natural Gradation
1/2 D1:
250 lines of horizontal resolution
provided by conventional systems when
recording in the LP mode.
Horizontal Resolution
500 Lines
*Pictures simulated.
Time Base Corrector(TBC) + 3D Digital Noise Reduction(DNR)
When connecting a VCR and DIGA to record VHS videotape images onto
a DVD disc, the Time Base Corrector helps reduce jitter and performs
signal conversion to create a stable signal. At the same time, 3D DNR
detects and virtually eliminates randomly generated noise and color
irregularities to help minimise flicker. Thanks to these two
technologies, the tape input signal is automatically detected and
optimum processing is performed to provide an easy way to even more
beautiful digital recordings.
Image Sent from the VCRImage Recorded onto the DVD
Irregular
colour
Jitter
TBC
+
3D DNR
*Pictures simulated.
Long Time Recording with High Picture
Quality
The DMR ENGINE assures long time recording with
even better picture quality. With the DMR-EH60
featuring a built-in 200GB† hard disk drive, you can
record up to 355 hours. With the DMR-EH50 featuring
a built-in 80GB† hard disk drive, you can record up to
142 hours.You can also record up to 8 hours of
material on a single-sided disc (or up to 16 hours on
a double-sided 9.4GB† DVD-RAM disc).
Five Recording Modes
To Meet Your Needs
XP High picture quality recording mode
SP Standard recording mode
EP Extra long recording mode (6H
EP Extra long recording mode (8H
Flexible Recording - recording the best quality pictures in a set time
* In EP mode you can select either 6 hours or 8 hours of recording. The sound quality in 6-hour EP mode
is higher quality than in 8-hour EP mode.
†
1GB = one billion bytes. Useable capacity will be less.
ES10 / ES30V / EH50 /EH60EH50
DVD-RAM
9.4GB
†
4.7GB
(Double Sided)
*
*
4 hours
12 hours
16 hours
2 hours
)
6 hours
)
8 hours
DVD-R
†
4.7GB
1 hour2 hours1 hour
2 hours
4 hours8 hours4 hoursLP Long recording mode68 hours
*
6 hours
*
8 hours
60 to 480 min. [4.7GB†]FR Flexible recording mode
†
*
*
Hard Disk Drive
†
80GB
17 hours
34 hours
106 hours
142 hours
*
*
12bit Analogue-to-Digital Converter
Using the 12bit Analogue-to-Digital converter provides an extremely
dense 4,096 steps of gradation. Compared to the 1,024 steps possible
with a regular 10bit Analogue-to-Digital converter, this enables
recording with four times as many smooth steps. The result is faithful
reproduction of the details in both the bright and dark parts of scenes,
so that for the first time you can see everything there is to see.
Other Technologies for High Picture
Quality Recording, Playback and Dubbing
Real-Time Variable Bit Rate Control
The Panasonic DVD Recorders feature original quality rate
control to achieve the bit rate that most effectively improves
picture quality. By varying the compression rate to match
image data volume and scene complexity, helps assure both
high picture quality and efficient recording.
Integrated Noise Reduction [NR]
This incredible noise reduction function helps eliminate
noise components one pixel at a time, leaving the picture
signal virtually untouched, for improved reproduction of
fast-moving images. The effect of this noise reduction
†
*
*
method is even more evident in longer recording modes.
Visibility Modulation Technology
This discerns the range of attention of the human eye with
respect to changes in picture brightness, saturation, color,
and contours and other points in 16 x 16 pixel blocks. By
lowering the compression rate for areas of the picture that
command a high degree of attention, this reduces distortion.
What's more, this advanced technology analyses the
characteristics of detailed images, and searches for areas in
the images that can improve picture quality to a high degree.
It then reduces compression for these areas to further reduce
distortion. The result is clear, sharp reproduction of the parts
in images that contrast strongly with the background.
4x
4,096
Gradation
*Pictures simulated.
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Multi-Format Recording & Playback
Ultimate Versatility of DVD-RAM and Multi-Format Flexibility in Recording & Playback
The ultimate DVD Recorder, a DVD-RAM offers multi-format data compatibility that
lets you record TV programs, still pictures and MPEG4 images. And in addition to
superb DVD-RAM recording/playback, you're ready to enjoy DVD-R*1,DVD-RW*1 and
+R*2 recording/playback, and improved compatibility with DVD Players and PCs for
a trouble-free, secure recording environment. Naturally, playback of all DVD
formats is also possible, so you don't have to worry about whether your DMR can
play back everything in your current video library. What's more, a DMR lets you
take advantage of handy DVD-RAM features for even more entertainment
possibilities.
*1 Video format *2 Single layer
Smooth & Quick Search with Smart
Wheel-Remote Control
The Smart Wheel-Remote ControlTM offers an easy way
to operate 200x speed Quick Search and fast-forward
with 2x-5x Smooth Search. Now you can find desired
programs and start playback faster than ever. Based
TM
EH60 & EH50 Only
DV Auto Recording
EH60 Only
Simply connect a digital video camera to
the DV input terminal, and you’re ready
to record images from the video camera
onto the hard disk or a DVD-RAM disc.
on universal design, the user-friendly remote is also
comfortable in the hand. What's more, you can also
control the Direct Navigator with Smart Wheel-Remote
TM
Control
, and easily access recordedcontents.
Recording to DVD-R/RW, +R through DV
input available with manual recording.
DVD-RAMDVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R+R+RW
(Video)(VR)(Video)(VR)
Recording & PlaybackPlayback
DV Cable
Photo*1 Storage & Viewer with SD Slot
EH60 & EH50 Only
Use the memory card
slots to transfer images
from an SD card to a
DVD-RAM disc or the
built-in hard disk drive.
View the images in a
*2
Direct Navigator for Easy & Quick Search
EH60 & EH50 Only
Find desired programs fast. 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 programs by date or title.
Moving-Picture Thumbnails
slide show on your TV,
or use DPOF*3 settings
for automatic printing to your printer.
*1 The DMR-EH60/EH50 are compatible with DCF [Design rule for Camera File system] based still
picture (JPEG) files and TIFF (uncompressed RGB chunky) files recorded using a digital camera.
*2 The DMR-EH60/EH50 is compatible with the MultiMediaCard.
*3 DPOF settings can be made only for data on SD cards. When DPOF settings are made with the
DMR-EH60/EH50, it will cancel all settings (except for the number of prints) that were made by any other
equipment.
One-Touch VHS Dubbing to DVD
ES30V OnlyES30V Only
Simply press a button, DMR-ES30V lets you transfer material from a
VHS tape to a DVD-RAM/DVD-R disc or vice versa. This means you can
easily record your entire video library to DVD for a collection that takes
up much less space. During
tape-to-DVD-RAM transfer,
You can check the selected program with
moving pictures and sound.
2 Program Parallel Recording
with Twin Tuner
The Twin Tuner lets you record two TV programs simultaneously - one
onto tape and the other onto a DVD disc. Just select the medium that
best suits your needs. With this handy function, you can record
programs on two different channels at the same time.
Switchable
there's also a handy function
that reads recording start
VHS
DVD
(VISS) signals on a tape, and
automatically creates a
program list on the
DVD-RAM disc.
* One-Touch VHS Dubbing to DVD is
possible with DVD-RAM discs and DVD-R
discs that have not been finalised.
List Display
This is convenient for when you have recorded
many program onto a hard disk drive.
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Play
REC
Playback Screen
Recording Screen
Convenient Features for All Models
Time Slip Functions (HDD & DVD-RAM only)
Chasing Playback
You set the DVD Recorder to start recording at 6:00 PM, when your favorite
show begins. The problem is that you get home at 7:00 PM, while the
program is still in progress. With the handy Chasing Playback function,
you don’t have to wait till recording is finished to watch the show. You can
play it from the beginning while it continues to record to the end.
6:007:008:009:0010:0011:0012:00
Conventional
Chasing
Playback
Press
the Play button
Recording
Chasing Playback
Simultaneous Recording & Playback
While you’re recording this week's episode of your favorite show, you may
want to watch last week’s episode. The Simultaneous Record & Play
function makes it possible. It lets you record one program while you watch
another one that has already been recorded onto the same disc.
REC
REC
Play
Play
Time Slip Button
Just press the Time Slip button once during recording to start playing back
the scene recorded 30 seconds before. You can also use the cursor keys to
return to any point from 1 to 480 minutes ago while watching the playback
on a screen.
Playback
Watch from the beginning
even during recording
Quick View (x1.3) (HDD & DVD-RAM only)
You can play back at 1.3 times the normal speed*1, complete with sound,
so you can quickly check the contents of a recorded program when you
don't have time to watch it at normal speed. This feature can even be used
during Chasing Playback
*1 Cannot be used with programs recorded in the Linear PCM format, or with DVD-R or DVD-Video discs.
*2 Cannot be used while recording in XP or FR mode.
On Air
9:009:30
Recording
9:2010:3011:00
*2
.
10:0010:3011:00
Quick Playback
Catch Up!
Progressive Scan (PAL/NTSC)
PAL Progressive Scan for Plasma Display/LCD/LCD Projector
Panasonic DVD Recorders are equipped with a high-precision progressive
video processor that handles 25-frame (NTSC: 30-frame) progressive scan
*2
. This lets you enjoy high-resolution progressive playback of
images
original DVD images.
*1 With compatible inputs.
*2 To enjoy a progressive scan picture, a TV with progressive scan capabilities must be used.
Progressive ScanNormal
*1
Time Slip
Button
Playback Screen
Playback Screen
Recording Screen
Recording Screen
One-touch Recording & Playback
The One-touch Record feature seeks out empty space onto the hard disk
drive or onto a DVD-RAM disc before it begins recording, eliminating the
possibility of accidentally recording over a previously recorded program.
With the One-touch Play feature, blank portions of the disc are
automatically skipped, saving you the need to manually search for the
desired program.
Playlist Playback
You can select from among the scenes recorded on a disc and arrange
them in any order you want, to create your own original scenario, then
save it as a playlist. You can also enjoy seamless transitions between
edited scenes.
* Up to 99 playlists can be created, and up to 999 scenes can be registered.
*
(HDD & DVD-RAM only)
Original video data
*Pictures simulated.
Playlist Recording from Hard Disk Drive
You can select from among the scenes recorded
on a disc and arrange them in any order you want,
to create your own original scenario, then save it as a playlist. You can
also enjoy seamless transitions between edited scenes.
* Up to 99 playlists can be created, and up to 999 scenes can be registered.
Recording Mode Conversion
When recording at normal speed from the hard disk drive to a DVD-RAM
or DVD-R disc, you can convert from one recording mode to another
* It is not possible to convert to a higher-version mode.
High-Quality Linear PCM Audio
In addition to Dolby Digital audio recording, Panasonic DVD Recorder can
record sound using linear PCM (pulse code modulation) without
compressing the audio signal. The resulting sound quality is superb.
* XP mode only.
EH60 & EH50 Only
EH60 & EH50 Only
*
*
.
CPRM Recording Capability (HDD & DVD-RAM only)
The Panasonic DVD Recorder is ready for future "CPRM* required
programs" that permit the recording of only first generation copies.
* CPRM: Content Protection for Recordable Media.
Erase
Playlist 1Playlist 2
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Specifications
Playable Discs
Recordable Discs
Recording Format
Built-in Hard Disk Drive Capacity
Recording Time
TELEVISION
VIDEO
AUDIO
VHS
SD/PC Card Slot
Power Supply
Power Consumption
Dimensions (W x D x H)
Weight
Operating Temperature
Operating Humidity Range
*1: Discs recorded and finalised on DVD video recorders/cameras. *2: It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the
condition of the recording. *3: Discs recorded on the Panasonic DVD Recorder may not be able to play on some DVD players,
depending on the player, the disc, and recording condition. *4: In EP mode you can select either 6 hours or 8 hours of recording.
The sound quality in 6-hour EP mode is higher quality than in 8-hour EP mode.
*5: DMR-EH50 and DMR-EH60 are compatible with SD Memory Card. A PC Card adaptor conforming to PC Card standards is
necessary. This unit is compatible with DCF based, still picture (JPEG) files recorded using a digital camera. This unit is not
compatible with sound, moving pictures or still pictures not in accordance with DCF standards (i.e. MOTION JPEG etc), or with
*1
*3
XP mode
SP mode
LP mode
EP mode
Tuner System
Channel Coverage
Video System
Recording System
Input
Output
Component video output
Recording System
Input
Output
DV Input
Playable Format
Operations
Rec. System
Card Slot
*5
Image File
Video in
S-Video in
RGB In
Video out
S-Video out
RGB out
Audio in
Audio out
2ch
5.1ch
Digital Audio Out
Rec. Mode
VHS to DVD Transfer
Compatible Media
Format
Image File Format
Number of pixels
Approx. 44 hours (with built-in Hard Disk Drive),
Approx. 89 hours (with built-in Hard Disk Drive),
Approx. 177 hours (with built-in Hard Disk Drive),
Video out for VCR/DVD (pin jack), Video out for DVD (pin jack)
Y:1.0 Vp-p, PB:0.7 Vp-p, PR:0.7 Vp-p
Video out for VCR/DVD (pin jack), Video out for DVD (pin jack)
Optical terminal (PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG
AC 220 - 240V, 50Hz
5 - 40 ºC
10-80 %RH (no condensation)
moving pictures or still pictures not in accordance with DCF standards (i.e. MOTION JPEG etc), or with types of still pictures
other than JPEG / TIFF. When saving still pictures on Hard Disk Drive, it is recommended that you copy them to the PC card
or DVD-RAM also.
†1 GB = one billion bytes. Useable capacity will be less.
* Specifications are subject to change without notice. Weight and dimensions are approximate.
AV1/AV2/AV3 (pin jack)
AV2/AV3 (S terminal)
-
Video out for DVD (S terminal)
x500 JET REW with E-180 Casset,
x35 Search, Quick Erase, Repeat Play
36 W (Approx. 3 W [Power save mode])
-
Dolby Digital 2ch
AV1/AV2/AV3 (pin jack)
-
-
Hi-Fi, SQPB
SP/LP/EP
One-touch 2-way Transfer
-
-
-
-
-
430 x 352 x 89 mm
Approx. 5.6 kg
†
Disc)
†
Disc)
PAL- B
AV1/AV2 (21 pin), AV3/AV4 (pin jack)
AV2 (21 pin), AV3/AV4 (S terminal)
AV2 (21 pin) [PAL]
AV1/AV2 (21 pin), Video out (pin jack)
AV1 (21 pin), S-Video out (S terminal)
AV1 (21 pin) [PAL]
Dolby Digital 2ch
AV1/AV2 (21 pin), AV3/AV4 (pin jack)
AV1/AV2 (21 pin), Audio out (pin jack)
23 W (Approx. 3W [Power save mode])
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
430 x 337 x 63 mm
Approx. 3.5 kg
Panasonic is Revolutionising the AV and PC Network
Panasonic AV Equipment Will Maximise
the Convenience of DVD-RAM, with DVD Recorders
Easy to Record a TV Program with a DVD Recorder
Viewing and Storing Images from a Digital Camera
Editing and Storing Pictures from a Digital Video
Camera
DVD Recorder
Media Line-Up
DVD-RAM Disc
LM-AF120LE
120min/4.7GB-3x speed
Non Cartridge
SD Memory Card
RP-SDK02G
†
1GB = one billion bytes. Useable capacity will be less.
* Useable capacity will be less.
*
Pro High Speed
20MB/s Transfer rate
†
LM-AB120LE
120min/4.7GB-3x speed
Type 2 (removable)