PANASONIC DMR-ES15 MULTI-SYSTEM, MULTI-ZONE DVD-RECORDER, PROGRESSIVE SCAN, DV INPUT, COMPONENT OUTP 

Panasonic DMR-ES15 Multi-system, Multi-zone DVD-Recorder, Progressive Scan, DV Input, Component Outp

Product Code: DMR-ES15 Price: Check Latest The Panasonic DMR-ES15 Multi-System, Multi-Zone DVD-Recorder combines functionality and versatility, with abilities to record your favorite TV shows or home movies onto a slew of DVD formats. Your current DVD library will look and sound better than ever before, because the DMR-ES15 is a Progressive scan player with a built-in high-bandwidth component video output. In addition, a DV (IEEE) input terminal makes it easy to record DVDs from your digital camcorder. How simple is that? Moreover, the DMR-ES15 offers incredible features that will be hard to match. Enjoy the awesome power of Dolby Digital and DTS audio decoding, one second quick-start recording, and time-slip function. With world-wide features, connectivity to various A/V sources, TV Guide On Screen, hi-speed dubbing, and simultaneous recording and playback capabilities, your entertainment choices are endless with the Panasonic DMR-ES15. Key Features  Recordable DVD Media Record your favorite shows onto DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+RW, and DVD-RAM DVD discs. The DMR-ES15 is also compatible with DVD+R Double layer media and provides up to 14 hours of media recording.  Multi-Format Player Don't worry about limited playback capabilities, the DMR-ES15 can play DVD, DVD-RW (VR Mode), DVD-RW (Video Mode), DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, VCD and CD-DA discs. Also, you can play your favorite songs from CDs or MP3 files, and JPEG images.  Progressive Scan The DMR-ES15 is a progressive scan DVD player, capable of scanning an entire video frame at once; scan-lines commonly associated with interlaced video are drastically reduced. The result is a spectacularly clear image with no motion artifacts (stair-stepping), and details so sharp they seem as if they're etched onto the screen.  Quick Start Recording Thanks to high-speed quick-start, with DVD-RAM disc, you 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 Monday night kick off!  Simultaneous Recording and Playback While you're recording this week's episode of your favorite TV show, you may want to watch last week's episode. No need to worry, the DMR-ES15 features a simultaneous recording and playback function which enables you to record one program while you watch another one that has already been recorded onto the same disc.  High-Performance Outputs With playback specifications that meet the standards of professionals, the DMR-ES15 features a component video output for high-resolution low-distortion video playback, and an optical digital audio output for high-quality audio playback.  Dolby Digital and DTS Sound The DMR-ES15 offers built-in Dolby Digital and DTS decoders capable of advanced 24-bit processing and an outstanding sampling frequency of 96 kHz. Video System PAL - NTSC Region 1 - 5 Hard Disk Drive No Progressive Scan Output Yes HD Upconversion No Format Compatibility DVD Recording Media DVD-RW DVD-R DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM DVD Playback Media DVD-RW (VR Mode) DVD-RW (Video Mode) DVD-R DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM CD-R/CD-RW Playback Yes/Yes Dolby Digital/DTS Yes/Yes MP3 Playback Yes WMA Playback N/A Picture CD/JPEG No/Yes SACD/DVD-Audio Playback No/Yes Audio Built-in Decoder Yes HDCD Decoding No Audio D/A Converter Yes, 96 kHz/24-bit Virtual Surround No Bass Management No Convenience Digital Media Slot No TV Tuner Yes TiVo No VCR Plus+ No Slow Motion Playback Yes Frame-by-Frame Playback Yes Bookmarking No Playback Zoom Yes Connectors Inputs DV Input (i-Link) - x1 S-Video - x1 A/V Composite - x1 (RCA) Outputs Optical Digital Audio - x1 S-Video - x1 Component Video - x1 (RCA) A/V Composite - x1 (RCA) Other Ports No General Remote Control N/A Power Requirements 220-240V AC, 50-60 Hz Dimensions (WxHxD) 16.9 x 2.3 x 12.4" (430 x 58 x 315mm) Weight 7.1 lbs (3.2 kg) Color Silver Item Includes Remote Control Power Cord RF Coaxial Cable A/V Cable (RCA) 2 x AA Batteries