Panasonic DMR-E55 Progressive Scan 5.1 DVD Recorder

The DMR-E55S DVD recorder can create original DVD video by recording images onto DVD-R disc, conforming to DVD video standards. DVD-R recorded discs can be played backon most DVD players, depending on the player, the DVD-R disc, and the recording condition. In addition to recording and playing DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs, the DMR-E50 can also play DVD video, music CD, CD-R and CD-RW discs. Hybrid VBRThiscombines real-time VBR (Variable Bit Rate) and visibility modulation technology, to enable long recording time with exceptionally high-quality images. Real-Time VBRIt controls the rate of MPEG2 compression in real time - varying it to enablemore efficient recording. Visibility Modulation TechnologyBy automatically discerning the human range of attention and converting the information into a digital signal, using the most effective data to assure high-quality images. PictureQuality Improvement FunctionWhen dubbing an analog source it separates TBC and 3D Y/C from a VCR or other component. This technology works together with 3D DNR, Block Noise Reduction and Mosquito Noise Reduction during playback to providesurprisingly clear results, even with recordings of old tapes. 4-Mode Recording + FR Mode RecordingYou can select the optimum recording time. There's the FR (Flexible Recording) mode that lets you record with the best picture quality possiblefor the recording time and remaining space on the disc. DVD-RAM Recording Times4.7GB about 1 hour, 9.4GB about 2 hours in XP high picture quality recording mode 4.7GB about 2 hours, 9.4GB about 4 hours in SP Standard recording mode4.7GB about 4 hours, 9.4GB about 8 hour in LP Long recording mode4.7GB about 6 hours, 9.4GB about 12 hours in EP Extra long recording mode4.7GB 60 to 360 minutes in FR Flexible recording mode DVD-R Recording Times4.7GB about 1hour in XP high picture quality recording mode 4.7GB about 2 hours in SP Standard recording mode4.7GB about 4 hours in LP Long recording mode4.7GB about 6 hours in EP Extra long recording mode 4.7GB 60 to 360 minutes in FR Flexiblerecording mode Time Slip FunctionThe super-fast 22.16Mbps data transfer rate of the high performance DVD-RAM makes the innovative Time Slip function possible. Chasing PlaybackLets you play the show from the beginning, even as itcontinues recording to the end. Simultaneous Record and PlayProvided both episodes are on the same disc, you can watch the one recorded previously while recording of the latest one continues. Time Slip Roller and ButtonJust pressthe Time Slip Roller or Time Slip Button on the remote control once during recording to start playing back the scene recorded 30 seconds before. By rolling the Time Slip Roller, you can freely search for scenes in 1-minute units anywhere within therecorded section, while watching the playback on a small on-screen window. Playlist PlaybackYou can select from among the scenes recorded on the disc and arrange them in any order you like to create your own original scenario, then save it asa playlist. You can also edit the playlists that you have created, and enjoy seamless transitions between edited scenes.