Panasonic DMR-E55K Progressive-Scan DVD Recorder/Player (Black)
Panasonic DMR-E55K Progressive-Scan DVD Recorder/Player (Black)
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Product Type: CE
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It's a digital world. A world where sound surrounds you and pictures dazzle the imagination. It's a world where the excitement of the movies is captured and brought to life on a simple five-inch disc - the size of a CD. Welcome to the incredible world of DVD. As a leader in digital technology, Panasonic made possible and forever changed the face of home theatre. Panasonic has packed big-screen excitement into the world's smallest and lightest DVD player. Come and experience the ultimate in home theatre entertainment.PRODUCT FEATURES: DVD RAM recordings up to 16 hours (EP Mode, 9.4GB Disc); DVD-R recordings up to 8 hours (EP Mode, 4.7GB Disc); Time Slip Function; Chasing Playback; Simultaneous Play & Record; One Touch Record & Play; Direct Navigator; Play list; NTSC Tuner with VHF, UHF, CATV Coverage; Includes VCR Plus+ Programming; Visibility Modulation Technology; Hybrid VBR: Variable Bit Rate Technology; 20-bit Dolby Digital A/D 2-Channel Recordings; 3 Line Inputs with: Composite, S-Video, L & R Audio; 5-Mode Recording Modes; Progressive Scan 480P/480I Video Playback; Compatible Formats: VCD, DVD, DVD-R & DVD-RAM; Composite, S-Video, Component Video Outputs; Compatible Formats: CD, CD-R/RW1, DVD-Audio (2ch), DVD-R & DVD-RAM; Built-In: 96kHz 24-bit Dolby Digital & DTS decoders, 2-Channel Decoders; DTS & Dolby Digital Compatible Optical Output; MP3 Playback (music files on CD-R/RW).
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Panasonic's DMR-E55K DVD player/recorder grants unprecedented recording time on double-sided 9.4 GB recordable DVDs--up to 16 hours, or 8 hours per side (and on standard 4.7 GB discs, in EP mode). The DMR-E55K's joint support of DVD-RAM and DVD-R media provides the best of both worlds: DVD-R for the highest compatibility (letting you share video recordings with virtually anyone with a DVD player) and DVD-RAM (for rewritability and benefits like TimeSlip, chasing playback, and simultaneous play and record). DVD-RAM offers the perfect method for recording and rerecording favorite programs--over 100,000 times on the same disc. Using DVD-RAM, you can also edit your videos on a multimedia computer with video editing/production software.
You can take DVD-RAM discs out of their protective cartridges and play them on PCs equipped with a 4.7 GB/9.4 GB DVD-RAM drive or DVD-ROM drive that's compatible with 4.7 GB/9.4 GB DVD-RAM. In addition to an attractive price tag, the feature-rich DMR-E55K offers the benefits of progressive-scan video playback (for use with high-definition and HD-ready TVs), MP3 CD playback, enhanced time-shifting, and instant access times.
With instant recording onto a DVD disc, there's no need to have to find blank space, as with a VHS tape. Just press record and the unit will automatically find space on the disc, much like a computer's disk drive. Panasonic's Time Slip feature lets you replay a scene recorded earlier while a program is still in progress, without disrupting the recording process. And chasing playback lets you watch from the beginning a show whose recording is still in progress.
You can easily transfer your favorite VHS tape recordings to space-saving discs. Personal movie libraries and family videos can be archived, preserved, easily cataloged and accessed, and even edited right from the disc.
Input TBC (time base corrector) removes jitter from the input signal, while 3D Y/C separation circuitry precisely separates the luminance (Y) and chrominance (C) portions of the video signal to minimize dot crawl and color smearing caused by interference between the video signal's Y and C color subcomponents. These functions are particularly effective when recording from analog video sources such as a conventional VCR and camcorder. Combined with the 3D DNR applied during playback, the result can be a surprising restoration of image quality from old videocassettes.
Connections include component-, composite-, and S-video outputs, multiple composite- and S-video inputs, an optical digital-audio output for surround-sound passthrough to a compatible (Dolby Digital/DTS 5.1) audio/video surround receiver, and RCA stereo analog audio inputs.
Progressive Scanning
Progressive scanning, otherwise known as 480P (p=progressive), creates a picture signal with double the scan lines of a conventional interlaced picture, 480I (I=interlaced), to create a noticeably sharper image. The 480P image offers higher picture resolution and eliminates virtually all motion artifacts. Even on large screens, the progressive scan lines are barely noticeable and picture flickering is greatly reduced, so you can enjoy extended viewing without eye fatigue. There are also many advantages to progressive conversion. Progressive-scan DVD players can handle both progressive and conventional interlaced video.
The Benefits of Progressive Vs. Interlaced Scanning
| Standard DVD-Video players use interlaced scanning to produce a picture. Interlaced scanning combines two fields to generate a picture of 525 scan lines (480 of which are displayed). Your television projects an interlaced image by first scanning the 240 odd-numbered lines of one field (in 1/60th of a second), followed by the 240 even-numbered lines of the other field (in 1/60th of a second). So, it takes two fields to build one frame of video. |  |
Progressive-scan DVD players have a progressive video processor, which enables all 525 lines (480 of which are displayed) to be scanned at the exact same time. A television with 480P component inputs can completely scan the entire image in 1/60th of a second, so it only takes one field to build one frame of video. The result is a smoother and sharper picture, with high resolution and no motion artifacts.
What's in the Box
DVD player/recorder, remote control, remote batteries, user's manual, and a stereo analog audio interconnect/composite-video cable.
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Mitsubishi Diamond Pro 710s 17" Diamondtron Natural Flat Monitor
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With a firm grasp of future technology, the Mitsubishi Diamond Pro 710s 17-inch Diamondtron natural flat monitor fuses remarkable image performance with top innovative design. The 710s utilizes its lack of screen curvature by displaying naturally smooth, high-quality images without the curved optical effect of most computer monitors. Image distortions are virtually eliminated. The monitor's flat surface wipes out annoying reflections and glare, thus dramatically reducing eye fatigue. Image quality is also kept at a superior level through an impressive 0.25-millimeter dot pitch and 1,600 x 1,200 maximum resolution with a refresh rate of 65 Hz (130 Hz at lower resolution).Exceptionally easy to use, the Diamond Pro 710s comes equipped with an enhanced onscreen display control system--a multilanguage icon-based control panel integrated with front-panel buttons. Comfort continues to be a prominent theme with the monitor's integrated swivel base, allowing users the freedom to choose the perfect viewing angle.
The Mitsubishi Diamond Pro 710s is easy to set up and is compatible with both PCs and Macintoshes. It is backed by a three-year limited warranty on parts and labor.
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The Diamond Pro line truly represents the pinnacle in monitor performance for power users who demand the absolute finest. These models incorporate the award winning Diamondtron NF (Natural Flat) aperture grille CRT. Ideally suited for advanced applications such as CAD/CAM/CAE, imaging and professional desktop publishing.The Diamond Pro 710 is a truly distortion-free, flat-screen monitor providing easier viewing and less eye strain. Affordably priced, the 17-inch (16.0-inch diagonal viewable image) Diamondtron NF color monitor is the value and technology choice for general business and home applications.Electronics:
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