Panasonic 2005 - Manual (Page 4)

Conventional
DVD
Recorder
2005
DIGA
ON AIR
1 Sec.
POWER ON
Approx. 20 Sec.
RECORDING START
POWER ON RECORDING START
1 Sec. Quick Start for Recording on DVD-RAM and Hard Disk Drive *
Thanks to high-speed quick start, both the hard disk drive and the
DVD-RAM disc 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.
Recording Time from Hard Disk Drive to DVD in Maximum Speed
On Hard Disk Drive To DVD-R (8x speed disc)
(Approximate)
Mode
XP
SP
LP
EP (6H)
EP (8H)
Recorded Program
1 hour
1 hour
1 hour
1 hour
1 hour
Recording Time
8.7 min.
3.8 min.
1.9 min.
1.3 min.
56 sec.
Recording Speed*2
Max. 8x
Max. 16x
Max. 32x
Max. 48x
Max. 64x
To DVD-RAM (5x speed disc)
Recording Time
12 min.
6 min.
3 min.
2 min.
1.5 min.
Recording Speed
5x
10x
20x
30x
40x
To +R (8x speed disc)
Recording Time
8.7 min.
3.8 min.
1.9 min.
1.3 min.
56 sec.
Recording Speed*2
Max. 8x
Max. 16x
Max. 32x
Max. 48x
Max. 64x
To DVD-RW (4x speed disc)
Recording Time
15 min.
7.5 min.
3.8 min.
2.5 min.
1.9 min.
Recording Speed
4x
8x
16x
24x
32x
Max. 64x High-Speed Dubbing from Hard Disk Drive *1
You can perform high-speed recording
from the hard disk drive to a DVD-RAM
(5x speed compatible) or DVD-R (8x
speed compatible) at the touch of a
button. For example, you can record a
one-hour program (originally recorded
in EP [8H] mode) from the hard disk
drive to a DVD-RAM disc in just 1.5
minutes, or to a DVD-R disc in only 1
minute. What's more, you can also
record from DVD-RAM to the hard disk drive.
*1 Recording from the hard disk drive to a DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc cannot be used with images for which only single-generation
recording is allowed. When recording these images to a DVD-RAM disc, the original image on the hard disk drive is erased.
*2 Note: Actual disc-writing time. Speed decreases as the amount of material to be dubbed increases.
2x LP Horizontal Resolution (500 Lines) What's a D1 format and 1/2 D1 Format?
D1:
500 lines of horizontal resolution
provided by conventional systems when
recording in the SP and XP modes. 1/2 D1:
250 lines of horizontal resolution
provided by conventional systems when
recording in the LP mode.
Conventional Recording in LP Mode NEW System Recording in LP Mode
Horizontal Resolution
250 Lines
Horizontal Resolution
500 Lines
2x
Virtual Multi Encode System
The Virtual Multi Encode System enables LP mode recording with the
same 500 lines (D1) of horizontal resolution as that in the SP and XP
modes. Which is double the horizontal resolution compared to the 250
lines (1/2 D1) of conventional LP mode recording. Thanks to this, you
can enjoy viewing extended recordings (4 hours[single-sided
DVD-RAM/R] / 8 hours[double-sided DVD-RAM]) with exceptionally
detailed images and twice the picture quality. The Virtual Multi Encode
System achieves this by virtually encoding multiple aspects of a scene,
such as detail and movement, while selecting the encoding system
that assures optimum picture quality.
*Pictures simulated.
VCR Refresh Dubbing to DVD 4x Natural Gradation
Time Base Corrector(TBC) + 3D Digital Noise Reduction(DNR)
When connecting a VCR and DIGA to record VHS videotape images onto
a DVD disc, the Time Base Corrector helps reduce jitter and performs
signal conversion to create a stable signal. At the same time, 3D DNR
detects and virtually eliminates randomly generated noise and color
irregularities to help minimise flicker. Thanks to these two
technologies, the tape input signal is automatically detected and
optimum processing is performed to provide an easy way to even more
beautiful digital recordings.
10bit Analog-to-Digital Converter 12bit Analog-to-Digital Converter
1,024
Gradation
4,096
Gradation
4x
Image Sent from the VCR Image Recorded onto the DVD
Jitter
Irregular
colour
TBC + 3D DNR
12bit Analogue-to-Digital Converter
Using the 12bit Analogue-to-Digital converter provides an extremely
dense 4,096 steps of gradation. Compared to the 1,024 steps possible
with a regular 10bit Analogue-to-Digital converter, this enables
recording with four times as many smooth steps. The result is faithful
reproduction of the details in both the bright and dark parts of scenes,
so that for the first time you can see everything there is to see.
*Pictures simulated.
*Pictures simulated.
Other Technologies for High Picture
Quality Recording, Playback and Dubbing
Real-Time Variable Bit Rate Control
The Panasonic DVD Recorders feature original quality rate
control to achieve the bit rate that most effectively improves
picture quality. By varying the compression rate to match
image data volume and scene complexity, helps assure both
high picture quality and efficient recording.
Visibility Modulation Technology
This discerns the range of attention of the human eye with
respect to changes in picture brightness, saturation, color,
and contours and other points in 16 x 16 pixel blocks. By
lowering the compression rate for areas of the picture that
command a high degree of attention, this reduces distortion.
What's more, this advanced technology analyses the
characteristics of detailed images, and searches for areas in
the images that can improve picture quality to a high degree.
It then reduces compression for these areas to further reduce
distortion. The result is clear, sharp reproduction of the parts
in images that contrast strongly with the background.
Integrated Noise Reduction [NR]
This incredible noise reduction function helps eliminate
noise components one pixel at a time, leaving the picture
signal virtually untouched, for improved reproduction of
fast-moving images. The effect of this noise reduction
method is even more evident in longer recording modes.
The DMR ENGINE assures long time recording with
even better picture quality. With the DMR-EH60
featuring a built-in 200GB
† hard disk drive, you can
record up to 355 hours. With the DMR-EH50 featuring
a built-in 80GB
† hard disk drive, you can record up to
142 hours.You can also record up to 8 hours of
material on a single-sided disc (or up to 16 hours on
a double-sided 9.4GB
† DVD-RAM disc).
Flexible Recording - recording the best quality pictures in a set time
* In EP mode you can select either 6 hours or 8 hours of recording. The sound quality in 6-hour EP mode
is higher quality than in 8-hour EP mode.
† 1GB = one billion bytes. Useable capacity will be less.
60 to 480 min. [4.7GB † ] FR Flexible recording mode
DVD-R
4.7GB †
2 hours
6 hours*
(Double Sided)
4 hours
12 hours*
4.7GB †
2 hours
6 hours*
DVD-RAM Hard Disk Drive Five Recording Modes
To Meet Your Needs
SP Standard recording mode
XP High picture quality recording mode
EP Extra long recording mode (6H)
EP Extra long recording mode (8H)
80GB †
142 hours
1 hour 2 hours 1 hour
34 hours
106 hours
4 hours 8 hours 4 hours LP Long recording mode 68 hours
17 hours
8 hours* 16 hours* 8 hours*
9.4GB †
Long Time Recording with High Picture
Quality
ES10 / ES30V / EH50 /EH60 EH50
EH60 & EH50 Only
4 5
Max. *2 Recording
to a DVD-R
Recording
to a DVD-RAM
* DMR-EH60/EH50: From the power off state, recording on DVD-RAM and HDD starts about 1 second after first pressing the Power button and then sequentially pressing the REC button (Quick Start Mode).
DMR-ES30V/DMR-ES10: From the power off state, recording on DVD-RAM starts about 1 second after first pressing the Power button and then sequentially pressing the REC button (Quick Start Mode).
EH60
200GB †
355 hours
89 hours
266 hours
177 hours
44 hours