DVD Recorders

Rugged OFF-ROAD design for durable entertainment on the go!

Features:

• OFF-ROAD design Made for the rigors of an active lifestyle with Anti-Shock Protection (ASP) and Impact Shield Rubber Edges.
• 8.4" LCD screen Widescreen 16:9 format.
• Versatile Entertainment Plays DVDs, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, Music CDs, Kodak Picture CDs, MP3 audio and JPEG image files on CD-R/RW.
• Built-in stereo speakers.

Features
· 1 Sec.Start/Rec-Play
· Multi-Frmt Playback
· Progressive Scan
· 500 Line Resolution

records to DVD-R & DVD-RW, DVD+R, and DVD-RAM * plays DVD-Video, DVD-R & DVD-RW, DVD+R & DVD+RW , DVD-RAM, and Video CD * plays DVD-Audio, CD-R & CD-RW, and MP3 CD-R & CD-RW * Direct Navigator displays recordings on each disc by thumbnail image, title, date, and channel * six recording modes (XP, SP, LP, EP-6H, EP-8H, flexible) *

The Panasonic DMR-ES10K DVD recorder offers a low priced, user-friendly DVD recorder. Record from the television signal, or dub from a connected VCR.

Technically, the unit rivals its higher-priced pals. The 2x LP horizontal resolution recording captures 500 lines of resolution-in quality terms, the resolution is superb, even in LP mode.

The interface stands out too. Come home mid-stream? Chasing Playback lets you start to watch a program already in progress while you continue recording it. Other smart features include Time Slip, which lets you record the current episode while you watch last week's episode.

The physical design is user friendly too. Front A/V inputs, including S-video and composite, make connecting other components quick-and-easy. Hid away in the rear are a host of other connectors: more S-video and composite inputs; and component, S-video and RF outputs. Optical digital output for DTS and Dolby Digital surround sound provide yet another connectivity option. Of course, a remote control is included.

For the combination of features and price, the DMR-ES10K is hard to beat. If you've a large tape collection to transfer, or want to better manage your television viewing, this should definitely make your short-list.

Features
· Multi-Format Recording: DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW
· Multi-Format Playback: DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW
· One-Touch 2-Way Transfer (DVD < -- >VHS)
· Time Slip™ Functions, chasing Playback, simultaneous Record and Play, Time Slip™ Button
· 1 Second Quick Start

records to DVD-Rs & DVD-RWs, DVD+Rs, and DVD-RAM discs * plays DVD-Video, DVD-R & DVD-RW, DVD+R & DVD+RW , DVD-RAM, and Video CD * plays CDs, audio CD-Rs & CD-RWs, and MP3 CDs * Direct Navigator displays recordings on each disc by thumbnail image, title, date, and channel * four recording modes (XP, SP, LP, EP) *

For ultimate recording and playback quality and versatility, look no further than Panasonic's DMR-ES30VS combination DVD player/recorder and 4-head/hi-fi VCR. The space-saving combo device offers the flexibility of recording on both DVD-RAM--ideal for instant chapter access and for multiple rerecordings--as well as DVD-R, DVD+R, and rewritable DVD-RW for full flexibility in recording and sharing your favorite programs (you can tailor your choice of format to the playback capabilities of your friends and family).

With the DMR-ES30VS you can digitally record superb picture and sound--up to 8 hours on a single-sided DVD-RAM or DVD-R/RW or DVD+R, thanks to Panasonic's original VBR (variable bit rate) technology. (Rewriteable DVD-RAM discs can be rewritten over 100,000 times and offer 4.7 to 9.6 gigabytes per disc.)

The company's Time Slip feature lets the DVD recorder be used like a digital video recorder, or DVR. You sit down to watch this week's episode of your favorite show and realize that you never got around to watching your recording of last week's episode. Not a problem with Panasonic's Time Slip feature, which includes the ability to perform simultaneous recording and playback. Select this week's episode in the electronic program guide (EPG), start recording, and as it records you can watch your recording of last week's episode.

In addition to recording new video content, the DMR-ES30VS lets you transfer favorite VHS recordings to durable, space-saving discs. The Direct Navigator instantly accesses recorded material from an onscreen menu that lists recording dates, times, channels, and titles. Finding and viewing recorded material are simple, because there's no need to search, fast-forward, or rewind. And, with one-touch 2-way transferring, you can dub a VHS tape to DVD by pushing a single button or vice-versa (so long as the disc isn't copy protected).

One-touch DVD recording will save your favorite programs from accidental overwriting by automatically scanning the disc for blank space before starting the recording process. No more worries that your favorite sitcom's season finale will be overwritten by a family member's Sunday fishing show.

As a player, the DMR-ES30VS offers a progressive-scan video output for optimal picture quality when viewing a DVD movie on a high-definition or HD-ready TV. Progressive scanning doubles the scan lines of an interlaced signal by scanning all 525 lines in 1/60 of a second for each full pass. The higher-density video signal creates film-like DVD images with rich detail, extraordinary depth of field, and precise color reproduction.

VCR features include quasi S-VHS playback (plays Super-VHS tapes at standard-VHS resolution), Jet Search super-fast playback scanning, Jet Rewind, repeat play, and long-recording ability (10 hours to 1 VHS T-180 cassette). VCR Plus+ simplifies advanced programming. You can also record a TV program to VHS while you play or record something else on DVD.

What's in the Box
DVD/VCR combo, a remote control, remote batteries, a user's manual, an AC power cord, a coaxial RF video cable, a stereo analog audio/composite-video cable (RCA), and a warranty/registration card.

Features
· i.Link digital-video input for camcorders (DV/D8)
· VHS to DVD and DVD to VHS dubbing ability (subject to Macrovision anti-piracy protection)
· Combination DVD recorder/player and VCR with VCR Plus+ electronic program guide to simplify advance recording
· Plays and records DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, and VHS videocassette
· Plays MP3 music and JPEG image CD-R/CD-RW

front-panel i.LINK (IEEE 1394) input (for use with a digital camcorder) * selectable progressive-scan mode for smoother video with HD-compatible TVs (via the component video output) * optical and coaxial digital outputs for Dolby Digital?®/DTS?®/PCM * records to DVD-R & DVD-RW, DVD+R & DVD+RW * plays DVD-Video, DVD-R & DVD-RW, DVD+R & DVD+RW, Video CD, CD, CD-R & CD-RW, MP3-encoded CD-R & CD-RW, and photo CDs (JPEG) *

Now you can make digital archives of your favorite VHS tapes and copy your homemade DVDs to share with friends and family on VHS. Sony's RDR-VX500 DVD recorder/VCR combo saves space while simplifying component hookups. Offering broad format flexibility through DVD+R/+RW and DVD-R/-RW versatility, the deck permits dubbing from VHS to DVD and from DVD to VHS (subject to Macrovision anti-piracy technology in the source media).

In addition, the recorder sports a handy i.Link digital-video interface so you can copy DV/Digital8 camcorder tapes directly to long-lasting recordable DVDs. Other features include progressive-scan output for DVD (480p) for high-quality video reproduction on high-definition and HD-ready TVs, JPEG digital image and MP3 music playback from CD-R/CD-RW, and VCR Plus+ programming for easy navigation and control.

Progressive scanning, referred to as 480p for the number of horizontal lines that compose the video image, creates a picture using twice the scan lines of a conventional DVD picture, giving you higher resolution and sharper images while eliminating nearly all motion artifacts.

Features
· Front-panel IEEE 1394/DV input provides a quick and easy connection with a compatible digital camcorder
· Measures 16.5 x 3.3 x 13 inches (W x H x D)
· DVD recorder/player with built-in 160 GB hard drive and free TiVo Basic service (pause, rewind, instant replay, 3-day advance recording)
· Up to 200 hours of audio/video storage on hard-disk drive (HDD); records to DVD-R or DVD-RW
· Component-video output for both DVD and TiVo content; DVD offers progressive-scan output for use with high-definition and HD-ready TVs

built-in 160GB hard drive for recording/playback (holds up to 200 hours) * TiVo Basic 3-day on-screen program guide * IEEE 1394 DV front-panel input for use with a digital camcorder * records to DVD-R & DVD-RW * plays DVD-Video, DVD-R & DVD-RW, CD, CD-R & CD-RW, MP3 and WMA CD-R & CD-RW, and picture CDs (JPEG) *

A digital entertainment device for both movie buffs and technophiles, Toshiba's RS-TX60 digital media server features DVD recording abilities alongside TiVo Series2 technology with free TiVo Basic service included with purchase. The unit's high-capacity, 160 GB hard-disk drive (HDD) stores up to 200 hours of audio/video storage (depending on the quality level you select), while DVD recording gives you the option for archiving your VHS and camcorder footage and for easy recording of your favorite TV programs. A convenient, front-panel DV input (IEEE 1394) is perfect for quick transfers of camcorder material onto the hard-disk drive and then to DVD.

The unit also comes with a 45-day free trial of the TiVo Plus service so you can try features unique to the TiVo Plus service, including the ability to search for programs by title, set up Season Pass recordings for your favorite shows, and create actor, director, and keyword WishLists searches.

With TiVo Basic Service included and without paying a subscription fee, you can record your favorite TV shows onto the HDD and watch them on your schedule. You can also record content from the hard disk drive to a DVD media (DVD-R or DVD-RW) quickly and easily. The easy-to-use TiVo interface can automatically create a DVD menu for easy navigation. DVDs can be named according to your program selections, or you may manually enter a title.

This is a great DVD player, too. Whether your living room is currently home to an HDTV or you're merely thinking of "someday," the RS-TX60 will deliver the full potential of your commercial DVDs. Progressive scanning, referred to as 480p for the number of horizontal lines that compose the video image, gives you higher resolution and sharper images than standard 480i signals while eliminating nearly all motion artifacts. Toshiba's Digital Cinema Progressive feature (3:2 pulldown detection and reversal) digitally corrects frame distortion in film-based material to display a film-frame-accurate picture.

The recorder/player's ColorStream Pro component-video output (selectable for 480p/480i) works for both DVD and TiVo content. There are 2 composite-video-based AV inputs, 1 S-video input, and 1 RF coaxial input (for an antenna signal or a feed from an older VCR or cable box). A set of left/right analog-audio outputs channel audio to Dolby Pro Logic receivers and stereo televisions, while both Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel surround-sound signals can be routed through the player's Toslink optical digital-audio output for direct connection to a full-featured audio/video receiver.

The DVD drive is fully compatible with your MP3 and WMA music CDs and will even play discs full of your favorite JPEG digital photos for ready-made slide shows right in your living room.

A supplied IR blaster cable for cable-box and satellite receiver control (C3 Control) connects to the back of the recorder and transmits an infrared (IR) signal to change channels on your cable or satellite box, as needed, for advance recording--freeing you from having to pretune the correct channel ahead of time.

The included, no-fee TiVo Basic service features a 3-day rolling program guide, TV "Trick Play" features (such as the ability to pause and rewind live TV), instant replay/instant skip, and manual recording capability with repeat function. The unit is fully upgradeable to the TiVo Plus Service (subscription required: $12.95 per month or a "product lifetime" fee of $299 that's good for as long as your RS-TX60 remains operational), which includes TiVo's Home Media Option for remote (online) scheduling, access to MP3/JPEG digital media files from your PC, and multi-room viewing with no additional TiVo receivers.

What's in the Box
DVD/HDD recorder/player, a remote control, remote batteries, an IR blaster cable, a user's manual, a stereo analog audio interconnect/composite-video cable, and warranty/registration information.