Product Description

 

Features:

The DMR-BS850 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 freesat+
Recording and Viewing Freedom with freesat+ Twin Tuner - With more than 140 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 freesat+ Twin Tuner allows you the freedom to do this and offers a multitude of other viewing and recording options.
Freesat+ EPG
The freesat+ 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.


For outstanding playback performance, all three new recorders feature high-image-quality PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus* and P4HD, two technology systems that earned high acclaim in Panasonic Blu-ray Disc players. These technologies give films purchased in disc form a level of beauty rivalling the original film recording, and they deliver deep, detailed images from recorded TV programmes. The three new models are compatible with Blu-ray standard's BD-Live function, so users can download special features and images from the Internet for extra enjoyment.


Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio
In terms of audio, the new DMR-BS850 and BS750 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-BS850 is 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 Blu-ray Disc/High Definition DVD 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.

Juke Box with gracenote
Data from music CDs and USB devices can be easily transferred to DIGA's hard disk drive. It supports gracenote® so titles and artist names are automatically saved together with the music CD data. It also supports the ID3 Tag title information that is embedded in music data. The new DIGA is like a jukebox filled with your favourite music.
CD Database Update
If the pre-installed CD database does not contain the latest album titles, you can download new title data to your recorder from the internet.

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.


H.264 Encoder
Panasonic's 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 TVâ€Â 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 you're watching, you can start immediately by pressing the VIERA Link button on the VIERA remote control and selecting “Direct TV Rec.â€Â on the VIERA Link menu screen. You can also start Direct TV Rec. by pressing “Direct TV REC.â€Â button on VIERA remote.

Zone B playback of Blu Ray Disc only

Final Standard Profile 2.0
BD-Live (BD-ROM Profile 2) lets users connect the Blu-ray Disc Players to the Internet to download data such as images and subtitles, and to join in quizzes and multi-player interactive games that are linked to bonus movie content contained on Blu-ray discs. BD-Live also supports other interactive functions, such as Picture-in-Picture and Audio Mixing. As you watch a movie, for example, the director can appear in a small window and give you the inside scoop on what's happening.
Picture In Picture
With Picture-in-Picture, a small sub-window is displayed over the main image. There are four Picture-in-Picture modes, each offering distinct functions. They include Enhanced Commentary, Backstage Pass Function, Peek Behind The Animation and Audio Mixing.
Enhanced Commentary
Blu-ray disc media goes a big step beyond the kind of audio commentary provided in many DVD movies, such as a director discussing the film. Enhanced Commentary makes it possible, for example, for the director or actors to appear in the sub-window (as if they are standing in front of the screen) and point to actors or equipment as they make their comments.
Backstage Pass Function
This lets you access additional information provided about people, places or things in a Blu-ray disc movie. Just use the remote control to select an element highlighted on the screen, and a sub-window opens with the information. For example, there could be notes about the clothing or accessories an actor is wearing or the restaurant in which a scene is set.
Peek Behind The Animation
While playing back a movie with dubbed-in voices - for example, a feature-length animation? this feature lets you watch in a sub-window as the voice actors read their parts. You can see the voice actors' gestures and expressions as they speak, giving you an inside look at a whole facet of moviemaking you've never seen before.
SD Card Slot/USB Input
The DMR-BS850 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-BS850 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 files.

Recording

DR Mode Recording
In DR mode you can record a digital broadcast signal without the slightest loss in quality, directly to your HDD. The precise HD picture quality, 5.1 channles surround sound, subtitile and audio description, are all recorded perfectly

High Speed archiving from HDD to Disc
Using H.264 conversion recording  and changing to HG, HX, HE, and HL mode allows ultra-fast copying of data on your HDD
A 1 hour of TV content in HD can be archived onto Blu Ray disc in 1 m 24 s

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 (500GB)	25GB BD-RE/R	50GB BD-RE/R	4.7GB DVD-R	8.5GB DVD-R
DR-HD	77h	3h30m	7h30m
DR-SD	215h	10h15m	21h
HG	80h	4h	8h
HX	120h	6h	12h
HE	180h	9h	18h
HL	240h	12h	24h
XP	110h	5h15m	10h30m	1h	1h45m
SP	220h	10h30m	21h	2h	3h35m
LP	442h	21h	42h	4h	7h10m
EP	664h	31h30m	63h	6h	10h45m

Video:

P4HD (Pixel Precision Progressive Processing for HD)
To get the best HD images from a BD-Video disc, you need a player that renders high-quality progressive images, expresses motion smoothly, and draws sharp diagonal lines. The DMR-BS850's P4HD processes more than 15 billion pixels per second and applies the optimum processing to every pixel in the video data on the disc. The result is images with exceptional resolution.
PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus is a high quality image-processing technology developed by Panasonic to precisely process each pixel of the Blu-ray Disc video signal in the vertical direction. It reproduces colour data with twice the accuracy of conventional systems to keep colours faithful and sharp. P4HD processes more than 15 billion pixels per second and applies the optimal processing to every pixel. So that it can render progressive images superbly, expresses motion smoothly, and draws crisp diagonal lines.

Panasonic's 4:4:4 pulldown
Panasonic's developed high-precision 4:4:4 signal technology also processes each pixel of the Blu-ray Disc video signal in the horizontal direction, to complement vertical direction processing. When viewed on a VIERA high-end model, which features 4:4:4 signal compatibility, it recreates images with the original film quality to further enhance movie enjoyment.

HDMI V.1.3a with Deep Colour
The DMR-BS850's HDMI output is Deep Colour compatible. While the earlier HDMI V.1.2 offers 8-bit, 256-step gradation, HDMI V.1.3a bumps it all the way up to 12-bit, 4,096-step gradation. This helps the DMR-BS850 reproduce natural looking colours with smooth gradation and minimal colour banding.
*An HDMI V.1.3 with Deep Colour compatible TV is required.
Panasonic's developed high-precision 4:4:4 signal technology also processes each pixel of the Blu-ray Disc video signal in the horizontal direction, to complement vertical direction processing. When viewed on a VIERA high-end model, which features 4:4:4 signal compatibility, it recreates images with the original film quality to further enhance movie enjoyment.

1080/24p Playback
The DMR-BS850 provides 1080/24p output (via HDMI). It reproduces movie images from a Blu-ray Disc in their original 24p form, with no need for conversion. You see movies in the same format used in movie theatres.

Media Playback: Internal 500GB HDD; 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: 58W /0.4W Standby

Input/Output Terminals:

• SD Card Slot
• USB 2.0 terminal
• i.Link (Firewire) terminal
• HDMI v1.3a
• Component Video Output
• Composite Video Output/ S-Video Output
• Ethernet Port (RJ45) 10/100 MBs
• Optical Digital Audio Output; Coaxal Digital Audio Output
• LNB Input x2

In the Box: 1x Remote Control; 1x User's Manual

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Product Dimensions

 

Dimension: 430mm wide x 330mm deep x 66mm high
Weight: 4kg

 

 

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