Panasonic DMR-PWT500 3D BluRay Freeview HD+ Recorder

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Panasonic DMR-PWT500 £329.99 3D Blu Ray Disc Freeview HD+ Recorder with 320GB HDD and Freeview HD Twin tuner. You now have the ability to record HD broadcasts and watch Blu Ray movies.

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The 2D-3D Conversion makes it possible to convert images from DVDs and Blu-ray discs into 3D with natural depth perception. So you can watch your prize DVD movie collection in 3D for greater viewing enjoyment.

Even more, the AVCHD movie files recorded with HD Camcorders can also be converted from 2D to 3D. * Except for 1080/60p,1080/50p movie files recorded with Panasonic HD Camcorder.

Set the GUI screen background for your Blu-ray Disc player to any image you want. For example, you can use a photo that you took with a digital camera and stored onto an SD Memory Card.

Advanced 2D image technology accumulated over the years at the Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory (PHL) has also been applied to 3D image playback, allowing high quality images to approach original film quality. Lifelike 3D images with dramatic leaping effects and enhanced depth, lustre and texture are beautifully reproduced.

Zone B playback of Blu Ray Disc only

The processing performance is improved to support the frame sequential method used in Full HD 3D. It faithfully reproduces the original image quality of 3D movies.

DLNA

Using DLNA technology, with the integrated WiFi n or ethernet connection of the DMR-PWT500 can access files on the DLNA Server compliant PC or HD recorders (DIGA). By simply connecting to home network (LAN), you can enjoy AVCHD, WMV, and JPEG on your PC or AVCHD files and recorded programmes on your DIGA. VIERA CAST and other online content can be enjoyed wirelessly by accessing your Wireless LAN router.

Viera Link

Simply press the VIERA Link button on the VIERA's remote control and select "Player" on the VIERA Link Menu screen. The Blu-ray Disc player's menu will display on the TV screen, and you can begin playback of a Blu-ray disc or select from the Blu-ray disc menu.

Viera Cast

VIERA CAST with Skype lets you enjoy real-time visual communication on a large screen with faraway family and friends by displaying their images on the TV. The Blu-ray Disc players also feature a convenient and unique Auto Answering Video Message function. Let Panasonic’s Skype compatible DMR-PWT500 expands your range of communication from the living room to the world

With VIERA CAST you can access YouTube, Picasa, and other Internet sites from the special VIERA CAST screen. YouTube lets you watch the newest video clips, and Picasa lets you view Web-based photos. You can also check weather and stock information on other sites.

SD Card Slot/USB Input
The DMR-PWT500 is equipped with a card and USB slot that makes it easy to transfer images from an HD camcorder or digital still camera that uses SD/USB Memory. Simply insert the memory module, and the DMR-PWT500 fills a large-screen TV with AVCHD-format video images (not USB) or JPEG stills in full 1920x 1080 resolution. You can also playback MP3, and DiVX/DiVX HD/MKV files.

Twin Tuners

The DMR-PWT500 is equipped with twin tuners, making it possible to record two TV programmes broadcast at the same time. When the recorder is used together with a VIERA flat-panel TV, Panasonic's unique VIERA Link functions can be used to control recording operations. This allows the viewer to use the VIERA TV's remote control to record in a way that is similar to pausing a TV programme that is being watched. Programmes that have been recorded and stored in the hard disk drive can be converted to the H.264 format and saved. By compressing data more compactly than standard DR (Direct Record) mode recording, the H.264 format lets viewers use their hard disk drive space more efficiently or store more TV programmes on a single Blu-ray Disc. Up to 24 hours of HD content can be stored on one Blu-ray disc (in high speed copy mode), meaning you could get a whole series of your favourite programmes on one disc.

Watch One Channel, Record Another
Record Two Channels simultaneously, even two HD channels
Watch a Blu Ray disc or DVD whilst recording two channels
Watch a recording from the HDD whilst recording two channels

Convenience with Freeview+
Recording and Viewing Freedom with Freeview+ Twin Tuner - With more than 30 digital TV and radio channels to choose from it's fairly likely that at some point you'll want to record two programmes broadcast at the same time. The Freeview+ Twin Tuner allows you the freedom to do this and offers a multitude of other viewing and recording options.
Freeview+ EPG
The Freeview+ EPG organises channels into easy to use categories with this 8-day on-screen programme guide. Find what you want at the touch of a button and save all your favourites so they're easy to find.
Series Record (with grouping view)
Set the timer to record just once and each programme in the series will automatically be recorded. Recorded series' are easily located as they are automatically archived in the same folder.
Schedule Change
Even if the broadcast schedule changes, programmes are correctly and completely recorded.

Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio
In terms of audio, the new DMR-PWT500 support the superior surround sound of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-Master Audio Essential on Blu-ray Disc media. Users can connect the recorder to a compatible amplifier and enjoy the stunningly high quality 7.1-channel surround sound of Blu-ray Discs. The new recorders can save images from an HD camcorder or LUMIX digital camera onto the built-in hard disk drive or a Blu-ray Disc. In the past, you needed to use a computer or other device to save images like these, but Panasonic's three new models make it easy to create discs right in the living room. Music CDs also can be recorded onto the hard disk drive. The DMR-PWT500is compatible with gracenote, so song titles and artist names are automatically recorded together with the music.

5.1ch Surround Sound Recording and Playback
The Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus surround sound signal embedded in HD broadcasts can also be recorded. By adding an AV receiver and speaker system, you can enjoy recordings complete with 5.1-channel surround sound.

Subtitle and Audio Description Recording and Playback
The High Definition Recorder can record the subtitle and audio description data that is included with some digital broadcasts. Because these are also recorded digitally, they can be switched on or off during playback.

H.264 Encoder

Panasonics original H.264 Encoder responds to the movement in a video image and compresses it so that the recorded image is as clear and vivid as possible. H.264 conversion recording is particularly convenient if you want to save space on your HDD or want to record a number of programmes onto a Blu-ray Disc.

One Remote Operation (VIERA Link)
VIERA Link lets you operate a variety of compatible Panasonic audio, video and imaging products with one easy to use VIERA remote control.
Pause Live TV (VIERA Link)
Pause Live TV lets you freeze TV programmes just like pausing a DVD. Select Pause Live TV on the VIERA Link Menu and the TV programme is temporarily saved on the hard disk drive. You can watch the rest of the programme, right from the stopped frame, at a later time.
Direct TV Rec. (VIERA Link)
If you want to record the programme youre watching, you can start immediately by pressing the VIERA Link button on the VIERA remote control and selecting Direct TV Rec. on the VIERA Link menu screen. You can also start Direct TV Rec. by pressing Direct TV REC. button on VIERA remote.

Zone B playback of Blu Ray Disc only

HD Camcorder
Take the SD memory card from your HD camcorder and watch the movies you've just shot. Then simply record them onto Blu Ray disc for archiving.

Digital Camera
Photos you've just taken can be viewed immediately via an SD card or USB cable, then simply record onto Blu Ray for convenience.

Recording Times (approx.)

Mode	HDD (320GB)	25GB BD-RE/R	50GB BD-RE/R	4.7GB DVD-R	8.5GB DVD-R
DR(HD)	79h
DR(SD)	154h
HG	48h
HX	73h
HE	110h
HL	147h
HM	214h
XP	66h
SP	134h
LP	269h
EP	404h

Media Playback: Internal 320GB HDD; 3D Blu ray Disc and Blu ray Disc region B only (Europe), BD-Rom; DVD Region 1-6; DVD-ROM; DVD-R; DVD-R DL; DVD-RW (Video/VR); DiVX; CD; CD-R; CD-RW

Video: HD Content Output via HDMI (Disc Native Resolution) Video Up-Conversion for SD DVD up to 1080p; 148.5 MHz/12bits; 3:2/2:2 pulldown; Mode : (Normal/ Soft /Fine/Cinema/Personal: Image : Luminosity, Colours, Contrast, Gamma
Recording: MPEG2 (Hybrid VBR)/ MPEG4-AVC/H.264

Audio: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, Dolby True HD; DTS HD, DTS Master, 192KHz/24 bits; Advanced Surround Sound; Dynamic Range Control; Bass Management
Recording: Dolby Digital (XP, SP, LP, EP: mode : 2ch), Linear PCM (XP mode), Dolby Digital [DR mode(freesat), HG,HX, HE, HL mode: MAX. 5.1ch] Dolby Digital Plus [DR mode(freesat) : MAX. 5.1ch], MPEG(DR mode: 2ch)
Power: 23W /0.2W Standby

Input/Output Terminals:

HDMI	YPbPr	CVBS	Audio i/o	Memory	PC	Network	Antenna	CAM
x1 v1.4	-	-	x1 Optical Out	x2 USB 2.0	-	Integrated WiFi	RFin/RFout	-
		-		SD/SDHC/XC		10/100 MB/s
			x1 L/R Out