Panasonic DIGA DMR-EH57

Affirming its industry-leading position in recordable DVD products, Panasonic is introducing new DIGA series DVD recorder DMR-EH57 - that offers 1080p image quality in both recording and playback, easy operation, and improved networking capabilities. The DMR-EH57 comes equipped with the HDMI terminal, which allows easy, single-cable connection to compatible equipment. It also offers Panasonic's proprietary VIERA Link functions for linked operation of other AV devices, and these functions are now even more convenient. Beginning with the 2007 model year, it is possible to control a DIGA recorder, when connected to a Panasonic VIERA TV, using VIERA's remote control unit. This provides convenient control over frequently used functions by using only VIERA's remote. By pressing the VIERA Link button on the remote, a DIGA menu screen can be accessed directly from the VIERA Link menu screen, to make recording settings or play a DVD. The model also offers improved image quality with 1080p technology. By combining intelligent i/p Conversion and 1080p Up-Conversion technologies, DIGA's 1080p technology renders high-resolution 1080p images from DVD movies and TV broadcasts. The DMR-EX87 and DMR-EX77 are equipped with a new digital tuner that achieves stable signal reception even under poor signal conditions, such as when signals are reflected by surrounding buildings. The new tuner also prevents the generation of block noise. This optimizes the high image and sound quality of digital broadcasts. A host of other attractive features also enhance the new DIGA models. DIGA combines original intelligent i/p conversion and up-conversion technologies to achieve superb 1080p image quality for large-screen HDTV viewing. The intelligent i/p conversion is based on Precise Pixel Generation technology and combines three functions - Pixel-Based Motion Adaptive technology, Diagonal Processing, and 2:2 Detection and Processing - to achieve the most suitable i/p conversion for the type of image being displayed. Then, to produce smoother, more natural up-conversion, DIGA creates each pixel by instantaneously calculating the eight pixels immediately to the left and right and the eight pixels above and below using high-speed processing. This results in extremely natural, high-resolution 1080p video images. The new model matches these beautiful images with pure, high fidelity sound provided by a 192-kHz 24-bit DAC audio system. In addition DMR-EH57 uses SILMIC electrolytic capacitors that feature a silk-fiber-based electrolytic paper, which is extremely resistant to vibration. Playback environment is also taken into consideration through a thorough approach to ensure the best sound possible. A special new damper is mounted closer to the HDD than in the previous models, which efficiently suppresses drive vibrations to prevent cabinet resonance. A unique Panasonic technology that optimizes fan speed control has dramatically reduced fan noise, which also lowers overall operating noise. This special damper and reduced fan noise combine to give DIGA a whisper-quiet operating performance of 30 dBA.