Panasonic DMR-EA18 Progressive Scan DVD Recorder with 1080p Up-Conversion, HDMI Simple Connection, VIERALink, SD Memory Card Slot, USB Terminal and Super Multi-Format Recording & Playback

By interpolating video data using proprietary algorithms, SD format data is up-converted to 1080 x 1920p HD format video data. This conversion increases the richness of the original data by almost six fold, producing the highest possible image quality when viewing content on a large-screen HDTV.

Connect your Panasonic DVD recorder to your VIERA flat-panel HDTV via an HDMI cable, and the TV channel setting information is automatically downloaded to the recorder. Once the Auto Preset Download is complete, the DVD recorder will keep whichever TV channel you're watching as its receiving channel. This means you can record the program you're watching by just pressing the Record button on the VIERA remote. With VIERALink, you don't have to worry about setting the recorder to the right channel every time you want to record something.

The Panasonic DMR-EA18VK DVD recorder is equipped with an SD Memory Card slot and USB terminal, which makes it easy to view photos from your digital camera. Just slip the SD card into the slot or use the cable to connect the camera to the USB terminal, and you're ready to enjoy a spectacular big-screen slideshow with family and friends. You can even listen to music recorded onto a USB device while viewing your photos.

All of our DVD recorder models are designed in compliance with Panasonic's Universal Design principles. Frequently used buttons (Power, Open/Close) are located at the top of the main unit to make them easier to see when the unit is placed in a rack and you need to look down when operating it. Both the remote control and graphical user interface (GUI) were designed for easy use by everyone, based on the results of a Panasonic survey.

Product Specifications:

• Multi-Format Playback (Playable Disc Type): DVD, DVD-RAM, DVD-R/-RW, DVD-R(DL), +R/+R(DL)/+RW, CD, CD-R/RW
• DVD Playback Capability: DVD-Video
• DVD-RAM Video Playback Capability : DVD-VR, JPEG (HD)
• DVD-RW, DVD-R Playback 1 Capability: DVD-Video, DVD-VR(DVD-RW only), JPEG (HD)(DVD-R only), MP3 2(DVD-R only)
• DVD-R (DL) Playback Capability: DVD-Video
• +R/ +R (DL), +RW Playback Capability: Video
• CD, CD-R/RW Playback 3 Capability: CD-DA, MP3 4, JPEG (HD)

Playback Specifications:

• Recordable Disc Type: DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-R (DL), DVD-RW, +R, +R(DL), +RW
• DVD-RAM: Ver 2.0 (2x speed), Ver 2.1 (2-3x speed), Ver 2.2 (2-5x speed)
• DVD-R: Ver 2.0 (1x speed, 1-4x speed, 1-8x speed), Ver 2.1 (1-16x speed)
• DVD-R: (DL) Ver 3.0 (2-4x speed, 2-8x speed)
• DVD-RW: Ver 1.1 (1x speed, 1-2x speed), Ver 1.2 (2-4x speed, 2-8x speed)
• +R: Ver 1.0 (2.4x speed), Ver 1.1 (2.4-4x speed), Ver 1.2 (2.4-8x speed), Ver 1.3 (2.4-16x speed)
• +R (DL): Ver 1.0 (2.4x speed), Ver 1.1 (2.4-8x speed)
• +RW : Ver 1.1 (2.4x speed), Ver 1.2 (2.4-4x speed)
• Recording Format: DVD Video Recording Format, DVD-Video Format
• Dolby Digital(R) (Dolby AC-3) 2ch Audio Recording: Yes

Input / Output Specifications:

• Analog Audio: (2 Ch) Input: LINE (pin jack) x 2
• Video In: LINE (pin jack) x 2
• DV Input Terminal: Yes
• S-Video In: S Connector x 2
• Built-in SD Card Slot: Yes, with Transfers to DVD-RAM and from DVD-RAM
• 2ch Audio Out: LINE (pin jack) x 1
• Component Video Out: (Y, PB, PR) 1080i/720p/480p/480i
• S-Video Outputs: S Connector x 1
• Video Out: LINE (pin jack) x 1
• HDMI Output: 480i/p, 720p, 1080i/p: Yes

SD Card Slot Specifications:

• Image File Compatible Media: SD Memory Card includes miniSD(TM) Cards (A miniSD Adaptor needs to be inserted.)
• Image File Format: FAT12, FAT16 (SD Memory Card) FAT32 (SDHC Memory Card)
• SD Image File Format: JPEG conforming DCF (Design rule for Camera File System)
• Image File Number of Pixels: 34 x 34 to 6,144 x 4096 (Sub sampling: 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)

USB Specifications:

• USB (standard, format, playback, transfers): USB 2.0 Full Speed, Format: FAT 16, FAT 32; Playback on USB Memory: JPEG, MP3 5, DivX(R); JPEG Transfers to DVD-RAM & from DVD
• JPEG: Format: Sub sampling 4:2:2, 4:2:0; Compatible Pixels: between 34 x 34 and 6144 x 4096 pixels
• JPEG Items: Max. # of Folders: 300 recognizable folders per disc on this unit (including the root folder); Max. # of JPEG files: 3000 recognizable JPEG files per disc on this unit
• MP3: Compatible compression rate: 32kbps-320kbps; Compatible sampling rate: 16kHz, 22.05kHz, 24kHz, 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz
• MP3 Items: Max. # of Folders: 99 recognizable folders per disc on this unit (including the root folder); Max. # of Files: 999 recognizable files per disc on this unit

General Specifications:

• Power Source: AC 120V, 60Hz
• Power Consumption: Approx.: 25W, Quick Start On: Approx. 9.8W, Shipping Condition: Approx. 2.1W
• Recording Time 4.7GB (Approximate): XP Mode 1 hour, SP Mode 2 hours, LP Mode 4 hours, EP Mode 6/8 hours
• Recording Time 8.5GB DVD-R DL/+R DL Disc (Approximate): XP Mode 1 hour & 45 minutes, SP Mode 3 hours & 35 minutes, LP Mode 7 hours & 10 minutes, EP Mode 10 hours & 45 minutes/14 hours & 20 minutes
• TV System: NTSC color signal, 525 lines, 60 fields
• Recording System: MPEG2 (Hybrid VBR)
• Operating Temperature: 41-104 degrees F
• Dimensions (H x W x D) in.: 2-3/8 x 16-15/16 x 9-13/16
• Weight: 6.16 lbs

What's in the Box:

* Panasonic DMR-EA18 DVD Recorder
* Remote Control
* 2 x AA Batteries
* Antenna Cable
* User's Manual