Panasonic DIGA DMR-EZ45VEBS

If future proofing is important in selecting your DVD recorder, the Panasonic DMREZ45V could well be the model of choice. Besides combining both DVD Recorder and VHS Recorder in one neat unit, this model comes equipped with an integrated digital terrestrial tuner ready for the start of the analog switch-off, now just a couple of years away. It also boasts an HDMI terminal and the technology to upscale standard definition material to high definition quality - a perfect partner for a HD panel. DVD recorder with integrated Freeview tuner is an increasingly popular choice for those wanting to upgrade to digital, and benefit from up to an additional 40 TV and 24 radio channels. The DIGA DMREZ45V also has an analog tuner, rising to the challenge of accommodating both consumers who have adequate digital terrestrial reception and those who are yet to enjoy strong enough reception. By connecting an HDMI cable to your HD ready TV, you can enjoy your DVDs in beautiful high quality pictures on par with that of High Definition. You can also convert other standard definition material, such as VHS recordings or JPEG digital photos from your SD card, to HD level for playback with improved picture quality. The DMR-EZ45V offers recording onto and playback from ALL DVD disk types, i.e. DVD RAM -R/+-RW, +R/++RW, including the dual layer and 16 x speed -R disks, allowing total freedom of choice and potential to share cherished recordings This recorder is so simple to use. The DMR-EZ45V features a task-oriented Graphic User Interface (GUI) An Iconic menu for Playback, Schedule, Delete, Copy, and Other Functions, making it easy to select and complete the most popular functions with the minimum of button presses and totally intuitive to use even for the least technical user. The DMR-EZ45V maintains the full 500 lines horizontal resolution in LP mode, allowing four whole hours (not just two) of recording to be put onto a standard DVD without sacrificing picture quality from the best quality XP mode. DMR-EZ45V is a great tool for VHS archiving. Not only can precious footage be archived from VHS to DVD, but also you can actually improve the picture quality of your old VHS recordings during archiving. The DMR-EZ45V is also environmentally friendly. By combining advanced nanotechnology with its extensive system technology, Panasonic has developed a new system - LSI. The result is higher speed and lower electricity consumption. The key to this energy saving design lies in low energy consumption in standby, which is 50 percent less of that in conventional models.