8 best panasonic hdd media players

Product description

Enjoy premium home entertainment in brilliant UHD and high-quality sound with the Panasonic DP-UB420 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player. Panasonic's HCX (Hollywood Cinema Experience) processor maximizes color, clarity and detail in 4K/HDR formats HDR10+, HDR10 and Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG). And 4K High-Precision Chroma processing for stunning natural tones, textures and depth. All enhanced by high-clarity premium sound. Command a variety of operations without your remote with Alexa or Google Assistant plus access a wider variety of 4K content with 4K VOD streaming from Prime Video, Netflix and YouTube. Bask in superior sound with a 192-kHz/32-bit 4-DAC for high-res audio that reveals both rich and delicate tones. Twin HDMI terminals separate and transmit A/V signals for higher sound quality. Connect to your home audio system for Hi-Res studio master sound from DSD (5. 6 MHz/2. 8 MHz/11. 2MHz) and ALAC music files plus WAV/FLAC/MP3/AAC/WMA/AIFF formats. Additional features include Mirroring, Full HD 3D Blu-Ray Disc playback and Wi-Fi for 4K networking.

• Premium home entertainment enjoy high-dynamic range playback in three 4K/HDR formats HDR10+, HDR10 and hybrid log-gamma (hog)
• Panasonic HCX Processor (Hollywood Cinema experience) delivers powerful, precise Chroma and HDR processing for beyond-dazzling color and detail in your 4K/HDR content
• Works with Alexa command a variety of operations without your remote with Alexa, Plus Access a wider variety of 4K content with 4K VOD streaming from Netflix, YouTube and prime video; Also works with Google Assistant
• 4K high-precision Chroma Processor 4K image color signals (4: 2: 0) are interpolated into 4K (4: 4: 4) by a multi-tap Chroma process for stunning color and details, Natural textures and depth
• Hi-res sound Connect to your audio system for Hi-Res studio Master sound from DSD (5. 6 MHz/2. 8 MHz/11. 2MHz) and ALAC music files and WAV/FLAC/MP3/AAC/WMA/AIFF formats
• 4K VOD Supported: Designed for Comfortable and Smart Image Viewing
• TWIN HDMI PURE AV (Twin Isolated Output): High-Quality Sound

User questions & answers

Question:	Does this play h.265 movies through its USB input
Answer:	yes and also WMA4
Question:	Does this play 4k only or does it also play blu-ray and/or dvds? nothing in product description to answer this
Answer:	Thank you for your question. Yes it plays both. Please refer to the link below for a more detailed answer: http://help.panasonic.ca/PCS/OperatingInstructions/TQBS0233_Eng.pdf#page=6
Question:	I'm getting audio/video dropouts with this player connected to my yamaha receiver then on to a sony a8h oled. happens with cd's and dvd's. any ideas
Answer:	you must select "DVD", i suggest you use HDMI from player to amplifier then use HDMI from amplifier to TV, it's no problem for me.
Question:	Is this a Native 4k or 4K Upscale
Answer:	It's native 4K Ultra HD, and it will upscale regular bluray to 4K.

Product features

HDR10+, HDR10 and HLG Formats

Panasonic's advanced Ultra HD Blu-ray player supports 4K/HDR formats like next-generation HDR10+ dynamic metadata, HDR10, the standard HDR format for films and UHD Blu-ray discs, and Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG).

HCX Processor

Panasonic's Hollywood Cinema Experience processor confidently delivers precise chroma and HDR processing for beyond-dazzling color and detail in all your 4K/HDR content.

Vivid tones, natural textures and depth

Panasonic‘s unique 4K High Precision Chroma Processing. 4K image color signals (4:2:0) are integrated into 4K (4:4:4) by a multi-tap chroma process for full, natural tones and textures, and depth.

Works with Alexa

Panasonic's DP-UB420 includes voice assist with Amazon Alexa. A wide, convenient variety of operations, such as play, pause, fast forward and even your viewing experience can be easily controlled without a remote for hands-free convenience. Works with the Google Assistant, too.

Closer than ever to real life

Panasonic's original image processing technologies produce HDR images with higher-than-ever definition. From one scene to the next, mapping is applied to instantly adjust brightness levels in all your HDR content. Even HDR images from HDR10 and TV footage that don't support formats like HDR10+ and Hybrid Log-Gamma deliver dazzling playback.

4K Direct Chroma Upscaling

By upconverting Full-HD chrominance and luminance signals directly into 4K signals, Panasonic's upscaling technologies produce 4K images with natural textures and incredible depth. To fully enjoy 4K Upscaling a 4K/UHD TV is required.

High-clarity premium sound

192-kHz/32-bit 4-DAC supports and delivers high-resolution audio to reveal full, rich sounds and delicate tones of musical instruments and vocal performances. Twin HDMI terminals separate and transmit video and audio signals for higher, more satisfying sound quality.

Enhanced sound purity

HDMI Low Clock Jitter Process faithfully reproduces the original sound recorded onto your Blu-ray discs and DVDs for exceptional audio no matter which brand of TV or AV receiver you have.

Hi-Res playback

In addition to WAV/FLAC/MP3/AAC/WMA/AIFF formats, DSD (5.6 MHz/2.8 MHz/11.2MHz) and ALAC music files can be faithfully reproduced for dazzling Hi-Res sound. Simply connect your Panasonic DP-UB420 to your home audio system to revel in music sources equivalent to true studio master sound quality.

4K VOD streaming for Prime Video, Netflix and YouTube

Prime Video, Netflix and You Tube streaming enhances your 4K content choices. These high-definition internet video signals are processed by Panasonic's 4K High-Precision Chroma Processor to wow you with sharp, natural imaging.

Product description

Panasonic DVD-S700 1080p Up-Convert DVD Player. Create smooth high-resolution images 1080p up-conversion raises image quality by correcting, in pixel units, the brightness signals of images in recorded content, DVD movies, and other media. Clear, beautiful pictures this high-speed, high-precision circuit converts DVD video signals using 4-times oversampling for progressive scan playback and 8-times oversampling for interlace scan playback. The high-density conversion process results in clear, beautiful pictures with high resolution and high S/N ratio.

• Up-convert DVD video to Full-HD 1080p with fine detail
• Enjoy smooth, detailed video from virtually any DVD
• Hear superior audio from DVDs/CDs with Dolby Digital sound
• View content from USB memory devices
• Audio S/N: 90dB

User questions & answers

Question:	Will this unit play in the loop mode
Answer:	Thank you for reaching out! Yes this unit will play videos on repeat.
Question:	will this playback DVD +rw media
Answer:	yes, it has played everything I have thrown at it, very versatile.
Question:	dose this player remember where it stops
Answer:	Don't you just love all the conflicting answers to this simple question? So I'm going to assume using good faith that everyone is answering truthfully. Then logically that means there are several variations of the Panasonic DVD Player DVD-S700 where this function does not work on one variation (let's say maybe the black version) and it does on the white version. How else can you explain that I just received the black version and there's no way this resume function works using any of the straightforward or convoluted instruction provided in the manual, in the answers below, or instructions found by googling. Sorry folks, if you want the safe answer, it is no this does not resume where you left off after stopping (not pausing since that would be a "dah") the episode. Just as an aside, I've owned many dvd players over the years, and this is the first one I've encountered where this function doesn't work.
Question:	Why not get a BluRay player that upscales regular DVDs? Wouldn't that be far more versatile
Answer:	I'm getting this over a modern Blu-ray player for a number of reasons. A. This device can be easily unlocked to play any region DVD's, a region free Blu-ray player costs around $200. B. I want a dedicated DVD player that is made strictly for that purpose as I have a huge DVD collection and not many Blu-ray's, for many Blu-ray players, the DVD aspect is somewhat of an afterthought and not the purpose of the machine, you will notice in reading Blu-ray player reviews, people often complain about their players not playing older dvd's getting error messages with DVD's ect., it is a different technology and an "add on " for a Blu-ray player. C. Modern Blu-ray players try to do too much, they have all this technology and bells and whistles, there are a lot more things to go wrong in them, freeze up and fry the machines, ect., they also are constantly getting on the internet and updating software and that can make the machine more prone to go bad too with one bad line of code or a virus. My Sony Blu-ray player jumped on the internet and reported me to Sony because it thought the disk I was watching was a bootleg, my player actually tattled on me while whatching a movie and the machine froze and I got a notice in my email from Sony accusing me of pirating. In any event for me anyway, there are a number of reasons I would choose a good basic player for $50 and not have all the bells, whistles and headaches. Here's another interesting article related to modern Blu-ray players, apparently they only work as long as they keep updating copyrights, and the company can decide at any given time not to update older machines, and you will never be able to watch newer disks once this happens. http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2013/09/26/call-kurtis-why-your-samsung-blu-ray-player-may-not-play-your-movies/

Product features

See the Difference HD Makes

Instantly up-convert DVD movies to the breathtaking clarity of 1080p HD. This versatile, easy-to-use home entertainment player scans, up-converts and plays back formats that include DVD-ROM/R/RW/+R/+RW, plus CD(CD-DA)/CG-G/VCD/SVCD.

Power Resume Convenience

Few things are more annoying than having the power go out in the middle of a DVD movie. But when power comes back, simply turn the TV and DVD-S700 back on and Panasonic's Power Resume automatically picks up where the movie left off.*

*Within approximately 10 seconds of the actual point when power was interrupted.

High-End Audio

Up-converted DVDs deserve high-def audio to match. And for that, the DVD-S700 does not disappoint. Every DVD video is accompanied by Dolby Digital sound for maximum entertainment impact. You'll also experience the same level of audio quality while playing your music CDs.

Additional Conveniences

The player's compact design is also dustproof. An advantage that lets you place the DVD-S700 on dust-prone shelves or in cabinets without worrying about any DVD/CD performance issues caused by dust buildup.

Show Off Your Photos

Turn your digital photo collections into fun, musical JPEG slideshows to show everyone on your big screen TV. Simply insert a photo CD, DVD or USB device, turn on the TV and enjoy.

• This DVD Player will play PAL and NTSC DVDs from Any Country and this player works with any TV worldwide
• 1080p Up-Conversion/ 108MHz/12bit DAC/ Dust Proof Design/ Power Resume/ Xvid Compatible/ USB/ Black Finish
• Playable Disc: DVD-R*/DVD-R DL*/DVD-RW*, +R*/ +R DL*/ +RW*, MP3, JPEG,CD, CD-R/-RW, Xvid, SVCD,
• Power resume DVD even after a power failure, CD ripping, Multi-format playback
• It will change the video signal of a PAL contents and output it to NTSC format
• Audio output: Output level: 2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB) Output connector: Pin jack (1 System) Number of connectors: 2 channel , Video output: Output level: 1.0 Vp-p (75 ohms ) Output connector: Pin jack (1 System)

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this a legal "not tampered" official manufacturer's product
Answer:	I just read the other answer and now I don't know how to answer. I feel that the answer to the question...is...yes. It is not a "tampered with, official manufacturer's product".
Question:	Have hdmi output
Answer:	Yes, it does have hdmi output which I connect into tv.
Question:	Is this 110 or 220 v - the description says 220, but one of the reviews said
Answer:	The one I received was 110 voltage made for the American market, so it was no good for me as I live in Australia and our household power is 240 voltage so I sent it back to the seller.
Question:	Purchased this dvd player in august...now as of last night it stopped playing completely...just shows panasonic & "read" in corner...whats up
Answer:	That is almost as long as my unit lasted! I will never buy Panasonic products again. The unit prior, it lasted 9 months. Sorry for the grief................

Product description

Panasonic DMR-EZ48VP-K is an upconvert DVD Recorder with VHS VCR, Digital Tuner, 1080p Up-Conversion, HDMI Simple Connection, VIERALink, SD Memory Card Slot, USB Terminal and Super Multi-Format Recording & Playback.1080p Upconverting VHS DVD Recorder with Built In Tuner.

From the Manufacturer

1080p Up-Conversion

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.



Digital Tuner Capable

The high-performance hybrid digital tuner is capable of receiving both digital and analog broadcasts. And even when digital signals drop out because of interference with direct signal access, which makes the picture either disappear or become filled with block noise, the Digital Tuner still produces a beautiful picture.



Easy Operation with VIERALink™

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.



Expansion of Usages

The Panasonic DMR-EZ48VK 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.



Universal Design

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.

• 1080p Upconversion via HDMI. Dub from VHS to DVD.
• Multi Format playback , DVD, DivX, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD, CD-R, CD-RW.
• Viera Link to Panasonic Televisions
• Built In Digital Tuner for DVD Recorder
• SD card slot

User questions & answers

Question:	What’s can you have your unit repaired? We had a lightning strike and the unit doesn’t power up now
Answer:	As long as it's a pioneer and has a IR receiver it will work.
Question:	Can this vcr DVDs record 3 hours
Answer:	Works great, son had to show me 4 times how to work some of the features, love it but at 71 every thing needs at least 5 times for son to show me how to work it. Hes 41 and knows how to work things, and if he don't we call in my 12 year old grandson.
Question:	I had dmr ez48v so flash tell rc 2 so no menu open,all time rc 2 flash for .I am try swtich to menu not work.then what I doing try ? thank
Answer:	The remote works for any
Question:	Does it record tv on the sdhc card? or play downloaded video
Answer:	You have to have a power source. There are very inexpensive amps that you can by through Amazon for $20 - $40 if you don't have huge speakers. These will only allow you to use one thing at a time. CD player. tape player or turntable can be easily changed. If you have bigger speakers, a strong enough amp can still be purchase for $100 or less if you don't care about a tuner. For about $140 you can have everything. I just bought a Sony STR-DH 130 that has lots of power, hooks up everything and has a tuner . Check out Sony STR-DH130 on Amazon and it will show you an assortment.

Product description

DVD Search Speed up to 100x Type DVD player Media Type CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD-R, Video CD Audio D/A Converter 24bit / 96kHz Media Load Type tray Supported Digital Audio Standards MP3 VCR Timer Backup 24 hour(s) Device Type VCR Media Type VHS Head Cleaner automatic Video Head Qty 4 Playback Speed LP, SLP, SP Recording Speed LP, SLP, SP VCR Additional Features one-touch recording/playback TV TUNER Channel coverage Cable:1-125, UHF:14-69, VHF:2-13 Tuner Qty 1 TV Tuner Qty analog tuner Analog Channel Presets 181 Stereo Reception System MTS AutoClock Set Yes REMOTE CONTROL Type universal remote control Remote Control Technology infrared VCR FEATURES Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes Commercial Skip Yes Indexing Functions automatic indexing AutoClock Set Yes CONNECTIONS Qty 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 Type RF input, RF output, S-Video output, SPDIF output, audio line-out, component video output, composite video/audio input, composite video/audio input, composite video/audio output Connector Location front, rear, rear, rear, rear, rear, rear, rear, rear

• Panasonic PV-D4733S Double Feature DVD/VCR Combination Deck
• DVD
• VCR
• Player
• Complete with remote av cables and digital online instruction manual in PDF

User questions & answers

Question:	Does this allow you to put vhs tapes onto dvds
Answer:	I wonder if it would be worthwhile to repair vs. purchasing a new unit. I personally would not repair it. In the future plug into a surge suppressor. Try this: Pull the plug for a few minutes. Then plug it back in. Then hold down the power button continuously for one minute. If it does not reboot, say good-bye.
Question:	Can you use a universal remote
Answer:	Yes, you can select 1:2 hrs 2:00hrs 2:30 hrs 3:00 hrs
Question:	Does it come with cables and remote
Answer:	Not sure what your problem is? Are you having an issue with the set-up menu? I assume the RC means the remote for your programming? Many options are contingent on setting the time and date. Do you still have your manual? If not, I think you can get one from Panasonic's website, but not sure.
Question:	can this combo be used for bubbing from vcr to dvd
Answer:	I never attempted to record TV on to the SD card, because playback of video/music from the SD card was slow and cumbersome. The issues experienced with this unit were many and if you review the 1 and 2 Star ratings, you will note many common problems. If you already own this unit I wish you success. If you are considering the purchase of this unit, I wish you LOTS of luck because it will likely raise your blood pressure 10 points! I ended up trashing my EZ47V and reinstalling my JVC HR-S3500 (SUPER VHS) & purchasing a SONY BDP-S 6200 Blu-Ray Player. The JVC unit is over 10 years old and functions without problems. The SONY Blu-Ray Player occasionally locks up and must be 'unplugged' to reset. (Oh, if you do not already have a 3D TV/Monitor there is absolutely no reason to buy a 3D Blu-Ray Player. The extra $ will be wasted).

Product description

Panasonic Figure 8 cable for use with all Panasonic Blu Ray Players DMP-BD30 DMP-BD60 DMP-BD80 DMP-BD330 DMP-BD130 DMP-BD230 DMP-BDT330 DMP-BDT230, DMP-BDT360, DMP-BDT460

• Works on PANASONIC Blu Ray Players
• Model: DMP-BD30 DMP-BD60 DMP-BD80 DMP-BD330 DMP-BD130 DMP-BD230 DMP-BDT330 DMP-BDT230, DMP-BDT 460
• Model DMP-BD79, DMP-BD89, DMP-BDT360, DMP-BDT460
• Input: 100-240V 50/60Hz Auto (world-wide use)
• DC Plug Style: A/B - The adapter Type B can be used in the following countries: American Samoa, Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guam, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Japan, Liberia, Mexico, Micronesia, Monserrat, Nicaragua, Okinawa, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Saint Kitts & Nevis, Tahiti, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, USA, Venezuela, Virgin Islands

User questions & answers

Question:	how long is the cable (a very important feature I don't see listed
Answer:	Yes. This unit is Wi Fi enable. It has a very strong signal and has never dropped on me.
Question:	Does it work on dvd player model dvd-s
Answer:	Yes. This unit will stream Netflix AND Vudu 3d movies.

Product description

Panasonic, DVD Recorder, DV Input, HDMI, SD Card Slot

Record your home movies and your favorite TV programs easily to DVD disc with the Panasonic DMR-ES25S progressive scan recorder/player, which provides ultimate flexibility in recording media options. It also includes an HDMI digital audio/video output, which can "up-convert" standard DVD movie discs to near HD resolution. Where standard DVD players (even progressive scan models) provide just 480 lines of resolution, the DMR-ES25S up-converts the picture up to 720p and 1080i high-def video formats--taking full advantage of your HD television's sparkling resolution. (Note that your TV must have an HDMI connection; HDMI cable not included.)

Choose from a full spectrum of recordable DVD media--write-once DVD+R and DVD-R discs or rewritable DVD-RW/+RW and DVD-RAM discs. (For temporary storage, such as your favorite weekly shows, DVD-RAM discs are a great choice as they can be rewritten more times than DVD-RW/+RW discs.) It's easy to record TV programming with the built-in analog TV tuner with RF pass-through and seven-day TV Guide electronic programming guide. In addition to standard DVD movie and CD audio discs and its compatible recordable formats, the DMR-ES25S can play back CD-R/RW, dual layer DVD-R/+R, and VCD disc formats as well as JPEG, and MP3 digital formats. You can also view individual images and photo slideshows using the integrated Secure Digital (SD) memory card slot (compatible with JPEG and TIFF file formats).

Panasonic's Time Slip function consists of two features designed to give you added flexibility and control when making DVD recordings: Chasing Playback and Simultaneous Record & Play. With Chasing Playback, you don't have to wait for an entire program to be recorded before watching it from beginning to end. This feature allows you to watch a program that's currently being recorded from any point that's already been recorded--while continuing to record the live program in progress. Simultaneous Record & Play allows you to record a program onto a disc while simultaneously watching any other program that's previously been recorded on the same disc.

You can set your recorder to one of five different recording speeds, each varying in recording quality and length. EP mode yields the most recording time, LP & SP modes provide less recording time with higher quality recording, and XP mode gives you the highest quality recording. There's also the FR (Flexible Recording) mode that lets you record with the best picture quality possible for the recording time and remaining space on the disc.

The Direct Navigator feature makes it easy to find a previously recorded program on a disc. A list of recording dates, times, channels and (user-entered) titles are shown on screen. With the Playlist Playback function, you can perform simple non-linear video editing using, such as rearranging the order of scenes, skipping over unwanted scenes, or copying selections

Jump directly to any spot on a disc and begin playback or recording right away with the Rapid Random Access function when using DVD-RAM discs. Even if there is no sequential area of empty space available, this DVD recorder can record data on available space throughout the rest of the disc. You will also avoid searching for a blank spot to start recording, or accidentally recording over desired material.

Enjoy a great picture on you flat screen LCD or plasma HDTV using the component video output, and immersive surround sound via the optical digital audio output for Dolby Digital and DTS home theater effects. It also offers a FireWire port (also known as IEEE1394 or i.Link) for direct connection to a digital video camcorder, enabling you to download footage directly to disc. The full lineup of video and audio connections includes:

• RF Input: 1
• Composite video/audio input: 2 (1 front)
• Composite video/audio output: 1
• S-Video input: 2 (1 front)
• S-Video output: 1
• Component video output: 1
• HDMI audio/video output: 1
• Digital audio output: 1 optical

Tech Talk

HDMI is a lossless, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface to link any audio/video source (such as a set-top box, DVD player, or AV receiver) with your TV--all over a single cable. It provides up to a 5 GB per second bandwidth for transmitting pure digital video and audio signals with no degradation in the transfer. It can carry up to eight discrete audio channels, making it compatible with 7.1-channel surround sound systems. Signals are encrypted with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) to prevent recording. HDMI is fully backward-compatible with most DVI connections .

Component video (also called Y/Pb/Pr) features a three-jack video input, which provides separate connections for luminance (Y), blue color difference (PB) and red color difference (PR). This results in increased bandwidth for color information, resulting in a more accurate picture with clearer color reproduction and less bleeding than you would get with S-Video or composite (RCA yellow video plug) connections. You will need a separate RCA left/right audio cable for sound.

High Definition Formats: The most common high-def (HD) video format is 720p, which displays video at 720 vertical by 1280 horizontal pixels. The "p" denotes that it is progressive scan, meaning that all video lines are filled at the same time. The 1080i format displays video at 1080 vertical by 1920 horizontal pixels, and the "i" means that it is interlaced (the old-school way of presenting video where the screen scans the odd-numbered video lines first, then the even-numbered lines). The 1080p format has the same pixel resolution as 1080i, but it is a progressive scan format and thus has a constant vertical resolution of 1080 lines.

What's in the Box

DVD recorder/player, remote control (with batteries), AV cable, RF cable, power cord, one DVD-RAM disc, printed operating instructions

• Slim-profile up-converting DVD player/recorder; measures 16.9 x 2.3 x 9.8 inches
• Easily record TV programming with 7-day TV guide; FireWire port for direct dubbing from camcorder; Secure Digital slot for photo slideshows
• Records onto DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, and DVD-RAM; plays back dual-layer DVD-R/+R and CD-R/RW
• Connections: HDMI (1 out), composite (2 in, 1 out), S-Video (2 in, 1 out), component (1 out), RF (1 in)
• Optical digital audio out for Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound

User questions & answers

Question:	does it have hdmi in & hdmi out
Answer:	You can
Question:	Can this unit record from cable dvdr box ? how would the hook up be from this unit to the cable box
Answer:	I think so yeah at the moment I'm not home and I would not buy it the box is slow even with great internet connection the android system is outdated as well
Question:	can I record from my computer to this dvd recorder
Answer:	It will connect to internet through your modem. You will need to know the password to your WiFi if is secured, that is it.
Question:	can record tv programs directly from my comcast set top box as long as the set top box is turned on to the channel I want to record
Answer:	Yes, you can watch it.

Product description

SDR-H80-K black SD/HDD camcorder

From the Manufacturer

The 60 GB Panasonic SDR-H80 HDD camcorder features a 70x zoom lens that has the power you need to take dramatic close-ups of even distant subjects. But with long-distance zoom shots, even a tiny bit of hand shake has a huge effect on picture quality. That's where optical image stabilization comes in. Together, they provide clear, dynamic images of distant subjects in both still and motion images.



Features the iA function which automatically judges the scene and makes the best possible settings, so you get wonderful shots in virtually any situation. Forget about bothersome settings during important scenes and trust iA to give you the optimal shots.



With the included software VideoCam Suite, it's easy to upload a video clip to YouTube website for sharing videos with people all around the world. Expands the fun of video shooting even more.



Panasonic H80 Camcorder Highlights



Optical 70x Ultra Zoom

This 70x zoom lens has the power you need to take dramatic close-ups or get remarkable shots of even distant subjects. But with long-distance zoom shots, even a tiny bit of hand shake has a huge effect on picture quality. That's where optical image stabilization comes in. Panasonic's Advanced O.I.S. shifts a corrective lens as you shoot to help eliminate the effects of hand shake, so you get clear, sharp shots even at high zoom levels. It's an essential feature for getting the most out of this incredible zoom lens.

Advanced O.I.S.

Panasonic's Advanced O.I.S. helps suppress the effects of hand-shake as you shoot, for both motion and still images. This system uses gyrosensors to detect even tiny amounts of hand-shake, then shifts a lens and adjusts the optical axis to compensate - all at an astounding 4,000 times per second. It also covers approximately 3 times the stabilization area of our previous SD9 model. Because the system is optical, there's minimal loss of image quality even when viewed on a large-screen TV.



Pure Color Engine

The Pure Color Engine converts the CCD output signal from a complementary color signal into an RGB signal at an early stage and extracts the low-frequency luminance component from the RGB signal. This innovative engine also achieves truly superb color reproduction for high-zoomed pictures.



Soft Skin Mode

When this function detects skin tones, it softens the focus in that area. This has a skin beautifying effect, which makes wrinkles and lines appear less noticeable. When turned on, this function makes blemishes and moles look less conspicuous, while preserving resolution in areas of the picture outside of the skin.



Shooting Functions



iA (Intelligent Auto)

Sometimes a scene is backlit or too dark, or it's difficult to get a good focus on the subject. Adjusting the settings every time is not only a hassle, it can be very tricky. That's where iA comes in. This powerful function senses the shooting conditions and automatically makes the settings and activates functions that will deliver optimal results. With both motion and still images, iA lets you forget about bothersome settings and makes it easy to capture beautiful, well-focused images.



Face Detection AE/AF

This mode captures faces beautifully. Face Detection automatically senses the ambient lighting and adjusts the exposure accordingly, so faces are bright and easy to see. The focus also prioritizes the faces, and skin tones are smoothed. Faces in the center of the frame serve as the reference for adjustments, but the function can detect up to 15 faces in all.



Shake Detection: Advanced O.I.S.

When hand-shake is detected while shooting, the Advanced O.I.S. system is automatically activated to compensate for blurring and produce beautiful recorded images. Because the system is optical, there's only minimal loss of image quality even when viewed on a large-screen TV.



Scene Selection: Intelligent Scene Selector

The shooting conditions are detected, and the optimal Scene mode is automatically selected. Even if the subject should change, there's no need to manually redo the settings, so you can concentrate entirely on your shot.



60 GB Hard Drive

The internal hard drive lets you record continuously for up to 54 hours without changing a disc, SDHC/SD Memory Card or other recording media.



One-touch Navigation and Joystick Control

The joystick makes the camera much easier to use, letting you control all basic operations quickly. As you shoot, just watch the image in the monitor and follow the instruction guide. You can handle a number of operations quickly and easily, without even taking your eye off the subject.

• Help Mode Not sure what a certain icon means? Just switch on the Help mode and select the icon. It's explained for you on the LCD monitor. This makes it easier to learn the icons, and you spend less time reading the operating manual.

Pre-rec Function

This clever new function records three seconds of images even before you actually begin shooting. The images are held temporarily in the camcorder's internal memory, before recording onto the SDHC/SD Memory Card begins. This helps ensure that you won't miss the start of a moment you want to record, such as when an event begins all of a sudden. For example, if you're waiting to snap a shot of a jumping dolphin, you can press the REC button after you've made sure that the dolphin has cleared the surface of the water. The camcorder will record the entire scene, from the instant of the dolphin's jump until it disappears again into the sea.



Color Night View

Leave the light off. Color Night View gives you images with color even in dim lighting (2 lx). Light from the LCD is gentle and easy on the eyes, so you can snap shots of sleeping children without waking them up.



Auto Power LCD

The LCD brightness can be adjusted manually to suit the surroundings. In Auto mode, the LCD brightness is adjusted automatically in 16 smooth steps depending on the surroundings. In darker rooms it adjusts to a lower brightness, making it easier to frame the shot. Outside, it adjusts to around twice the brightness for easy viewing even on sunny days.



0.8-second Quick Start

Simply flip open the LCD and you're ready to shoot in just 0.8 second. When Eco mode is also used, the power turns off whenever the camcorder has not been operated for 5 minutes. This reduces wasted power consumption, and enables a longer battery life.



World Time

Handy for travellers, this function makes it easy to set the camcorder time when you cross time zones and again when you return home. Simply select your destination from the displayed map, and the camcorder is automatically set for that time zone. The time for two different places can be set--such as home and destination--and you can switch between the times by simply pressing a button.



Easy Editing

You can do some polished editing using just the camera itself. For example, you can delete scenes right on the spot or change the scene sequence to create your own scenarios.

• Playlist Edit It's easy to change the sequence of the scenes you've recorded, and then play them back.
• Dividing and Deleting This function makes it easy to split up the recorded scenes and delete the front half or back half.

Editing and Networking



Web Mode for Easy Uploading to YouTube

• Shooting YouTube limits videos to 10 minutes. In Web mode the camcorder uses a 10-minute countdown system, so you're assured that the recording won't be too long for YouTube, and you won't have to edit it down after shooting.
• Uploading The Upload mode in the VideoCam Suite (included) is automatically activated as soon as the camcorder is connected to the PC. To upload, simply choose the image file you want and click the Upload button. Encoding is no longer a hassle, as the software does all the work for you.

Included Editing Software: VideoCam Suite 2.0

VideoCam Suite editing software is just the tool you need to make polished, smartly finished productions. It lets you load images into your PC for putting scenes in a different order and delete the ones you don't want with simple operation. When you're finished with your video production, you can use VideoCam Suite to reserve the edited version onto a DVD disc.

• USB 2.0 (HS Mode) USB 2.0 compatibility lets you upload a motion picture data to a PC at high speed over a single USB cable.

Easy DVD Copying

Connect the H80 directly to a DVD burner via a USB cable. You can then copy recordings from the SDHC/SD Memory Card or HDD to a DVD disc with easy operation. The disc you make can be played on DVD players, so playback is easy too.



VIERA Image Viewer

If your VIERA TV has an SD Memory Card Slot and can play MPEG2 files, you're equipped for spectacular viewing. Just slip your card into the slot and get ready to watch beautiful motion pictures on VIERA's large screen. You get all the fun of seeing your images on the big screen, with none of the hassle of connecting cables.



Storing on a DIGA

If you have an MPEG2-compatible DIGA with an internal hard disk and SD Memory Card Slot, saving your images on the hard disk is as easy as inserting an SDHC/SD Memory Card into the slot. This saves space you'd otherwise need for storing the recording media, and makes playback easier. And once the data is on the hard disk, it's easy to copy it to a DVD disc.

• 1CCD camera system
• Records to 60 GB built-in Hard Disk Drive or SD memory cards
• 70x optical zoom; 100x digital zoom
• Intelligent Auto Mode automatically selects Face Detection, Scene Selector, Optical Image Stabilizer and Intelligent Contrast Control
• 2.7-inch widescreen touch-panel LCD

User questions & answers

Question:	I saw nothing in the description about being a flip screen, is it
Answer:	That was the plan , but I returned machine because all tapes skipped. I purchased another VCR and transferred tapes to DVDs on separate DVD machine.
Question:	does have hdni output
Answer:	It depends upon what your cable setup is. When my area switched to digital TV (HD and otherwise), the DMR unit would only record the channel I was watching, so the utility of programming or watching one thing while recording another was lost. I have to use the set top box DVR provided by my cable company.
Question:	can you pause while recording
Answer:	How much ya got?
Question:	Does this have a port for RCA cable
Answer:	No, it will not. Progressive Scan DVD Recorder with Built-In VCR - Records to DVD-RAM/-R/-RW/+R Discs
Question:	can i transfer my vhs tapes to a dvd with this machine
Answer:	Hi there, I don't believe so. More often then not, you're going to be about $100 higher in price for the combo players with dvd recording capabilities. Hope this helps!
Question:	Can you record tv programs but just not HD programsc
Answer:	Yes you can use a universal remote with this unit.take a look at the one I'm selling it's in Very good shape.
Question:	how much does it cost
Answer:	This unit comes with power cable and remote. I think have rca cables somewhere I can include.
Question:	Will this also record on +RW discs as well
Answer:	You must have a VHS/DVD Combo "recorder" to do this. I do not believe this unit has the capacity to access this feature. There are several combo recorders for sale here on Amazon. I know tyat Magnavox makes a great combo recorder in black. Panasonic may also make one. Also check zenith, sony, and philips!