Panasonic DMR-EZ17K Progressive Scan DVD Recorder with Digital Tuner, Super Multi-Format Recording & Playback and DV Input

Thanks to high-speed Quick Start, DVD-RAM discs are ready to record just one second after switching on the power. Being able to record almost immediately means you'll never miss the scenes you want to catch.

The Accutune Digital Tuner is a high performance hybrid tuner capable of receiving both digital and analog broadcasts. It uses a signal processor to effectively control noise and distortion, and its proprietary matching circuits allow it to transform and separate digital or analog signals. When digital broadcast signals drop out, generally the picture either disappears or becomes filled with block-noise, but the Accutune™ Digital Tuner produces a beautiful picture even under difficult reception conditions, such as when there are obstacles interfering with direct signal access.

This DVD recorder offers twice the horizontal resolution (500 lines vs. the 250-line standard) of many other DVD recorders when recording in LP mode. What does this mean? It means you can fit up to four hours of recordings on one DVD (4.7GB capacity) and still enjoy the crisp, vibrant and exceptionally detailed images delivered by 500 lines of horizontal resolution.

Panasonic DVD recorders are equipped with a high-precision progressive video processor that handles 30-frame progressive scan images on NTSC discs. This lets you enjoy high-resolution progressive playback of original DVD images.

Product Specifications:

• Recordable Disc Type DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW
• Multi-Format Playback (Playable Disc Type) DVD (DVD-Video), DVD-RAM (DVD-VR), DVD-R/-RW (DVD-Video, DVD-VR: DVD-RW only),
• DVD-R (DL) (DVD-Video), +R/+R (DL)/+RW (Video), CD, CD-R/RW (CD-DA, MP3, JPEG)
• DVD-RAM Video Playback Capability Yes
• DVD-R Playback Capability Yes
• CD-R/RW Playback Yes
• MP3 Playback Capability Yes
• CONVENIENCE: .
• EZ Sync™ HDAVI Control No
• Time Slip Function Chasing Playback
• Simultaneous Record and Play
• Time SlipTM Button
• Built-in VCR No
• One-Touch Record and Play Yes
• 1 Second Quick Start Yes, using DVD-RAM discs only
• Playlist Playback Yes
• Direct Navigator Yes
• Selectable Recording Modes XP/SP/LP/EP
• On-Screen Menu Icons Yes
• Hi Speed Smooth Scan Y
• New Direct Navigator Yes
• Quick View Yes
• Bilingual Recording Yes
• Commercial Skip Yes
• VIDEO: .
• 2x LP Horizontal Resolution Recording Yes
• VHS Refresh Dubbing to DVD No
• Progressive Scanning Yes
• Horizontal Resolution 500 lines
• Image Viewer/Storage (for memory cards) JPEG files
• AUDIO: .
• Dolby Digital® (Dolby AC-3) 2ch Audio Recording Yes
• Advanced Surround (V.S.S.) Yes
• INPUT/OUTPUT: .
• HDMI Interface No
• DV Input Terminal Yes
• Built-in SD Card Slot No
• A/V Inputs Y
• 2ch Audio Out Yes
• A/V Outputs Y
• Component Video Out (Y, PB, PR) Yes
• S-Video Outputs 1
• Composite Video Outputs LINE (pin jack) x 1
• Digital Audio Out Optical (Dolby Digital, DTS, and PCM)
• Video In LINE (pin jack) x 2
• S-Video In S Connector x 2
• Audio In LINE (pin jack) x 2
• OTHER: .
• Power Source AC 120V, 60Hz
• Power Consumption Normal Use: Approx. 24W
• Quick Start ON: Approx. 14.1W
• Shipping Condition: Approx. 2.4W
• Remote Control Y
• Model Color Silver
• Color Silver
• Recording Format (DVD-Ram) DVD Video Recording Format
• Recording Format (DVD-R, DVD-R(DL), DVD-RW) DVD-Video Format
• 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 Channel Analog/Digital Analog/Digital 2-69ch
• CATV Channel Analog/Digital Analog/Digital 1-135ch
• TV System NTSC color signal, 525 lines, 60 fields
• Recording System MPEG2 (Hybrid VBR)
• VHS Playable Format No
• VHS Operations No
• VHS Rec. Mode No
• VHS Copying Way No
• SD Compatible Media No
• SD Format No
• SD Image File Format No
• SD Number of Pixels No
• Operating Temperature 41-104°degrees
• Operating Humidity Range 35-80% RH (no condensation)
• 1080p Up-Conversion with HDMI No
• Digital Broadcast Capable-Built in ATSC Tuner Yes
• Automatic Program Information Acquisition Yes
• Long Time Recording with High Picture Quality (EP mode: 8 hours) Yes
• Real-Time Variable Bit Rate Control Yes
• Auto Drive Select No
• Auto DVD Disc Finalizing Yes
• JPEG & Video Recording on the same disc (DVD-RAM only) No
• Universal Design GUI (Graphic User Interface) Yes
• CPRM Recording Capability (DVD-RAM only) Yes
• Dimensions (H x W x D) 23/8'' x 16-15-16'' x 915/16''
• Weight 6.16 lbs

What's in the Box:

* Panasonic DMR-EZ17 Progressive Scan DVD Recorder
* Remote Control
* Batteries
* Owners Manual
* AV Cable