HDMI and 1080p up-conversion

HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video connection. HDMI provides the best interface between a DVD recorder and compatible products, such as a digital television (DTV). When matched with a compatible TV, this single interconnecting cable combines: Multi-channel audio, uncompressed digital video, intercommunication between devices and simple control Protocols. This single cable connection ensures that all signals remain in their pure digital form and secure by use of High Definition Copy Protection (HDCP) regardless of signal output resolution. Since HDMI can support uncompressed digital video up to HDTV resolution, the DMREA18K takes advantage by up-converting the standard DVD picture resolution to 720p, 1080i or 1080p. This makes the DMREA18K a perfect match for today's digital televisions. And because this conversion is performed by the recorder, the signal remains free from excessive digital to analog artifacts. If you don't have an HDMI-compatible television, you'll still get great results from the component video connections with progressive output.

Easy operation with VIERALink&trade

Connect your DMREA18K 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 DMREA18K 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 Panasonic's DVD recorder models, like the DMREA18K 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.

Playback features and formats

Of course, you can play back all of the same formats that you can record. But your playback options don't end there. The DMREA18K also plays CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, and DVD-RAM discs. You can play back CD-R/RW discs with MP3 or WMA audio files on them for even more flexibility. What's more, the DMREA18K is DivX Home Theater Certified, so it will play the formats associated with the DivX brand.

Included with purchase

Remote control

Comparison Specifications

• 1080p up-conversion
• Multi-format playback: DVD, DVD-RAM, DVD-R/-RW, DVD-R (DL), +R/+R (DL)/+RW, CD, CD-R/RW
• Outputs: 2ch. audio output, component video output (Y, PB, PR), S-Video output, video output, HDMI output
• Inputs: 2 analog audio inputs, 2 video inputs, DV input terminal, 2 S-Video inputs
• Built-in SD card slot with transfers to DVD-RAM and from DVD-RAM
• CD, CD-R/RW playback capability: CD-DA, MP3, JPEG (HD)
• Dolby Digital® (Dolby AC-3) 2ch audio recording
• VIERALink&trade capabilities

Additional Specifications

• DVD-RAM video playback capability: DVD-VR, JPEG (HD)
• DVD-RW, DVD-R playback capability: DVD-video, DVD-VR (DVD-RW only), JPEG (HD) (DVD-R only), MP3 (DVD-R only)
• Recordable disc type: DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-R (DL), DVD-RW, +R, +R (DL), + RW
• Recording format: DVD video recording format, DVD-video format
• Image file compatible media: SD memory card includes miniSD&trade cards (a miniSD adaptor needed)
• Image file format: SD memory card, SDHC memory card
• SD image file format: JPEG conforming DCF (Design rule for Camera File System); Image file number of pixels: 34 x 34 to 6,144 x 4096
• USB 2.0 full speed terminal, HDMI output 480i/p, 720p, 1080i/p
• Playback on USB memory: JPEG, MP3, DivX®, JPEG transfers to DVD-RAM and from DVD

Manufacturer Specifications

• Recording time 4.7GB: 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: 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 system: NTSC color signal, 525 lines, 60 fields
• Recording system: MPEG2 (Hybrid VBR)
• Operating temperature: 41-104º
• Operating humidity range: 35-80º RH (no condensation)

Dimensional Specifications

• Dimensions: 2.38" H x 16.94" W x 9.81" D
• Weight: 6.16lbs

Panasonic DMR-EA18K Warranty Details

One year parts and labor

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