Panasonic Diga DMR-ES30VEGS

Panasonic Diga DMR-ES30VEGS ... line's newest feature is lightning-fast response in start-up, recording and Electronic Program Guide display - as quick as 1 second.

Improved horizontal resolution in LP mode renders images twice as sharp as last year's models, delivering up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution. A new 12bit Analog-to-Digital converter provides high bit, high rate sampling to convey even subtle nuances and produce smooth, beautiful recordings with astounding depth. What's more, these models have the PAL Progressive Scan feature, so you can enjoy highly detailed, high-resolution playback.

The new model, DMR-ES30V, has added DVD-RW (video format) and +R recording and +RW playback capability for compatibility with Personal Computers and DVD Players.

Panasonic DIGA DVD Recorders offer all the benefits of the DVD-RAM format, like simultaneous recording and playback, random access, Chasing Playback, on-disc editing, and multi-format data compatibility that lets you record TV programs and still pictures on the same disc. Now, with multi-format recording and playback capability, they also let consumers enjoy all their DVDs, no matter which format they choose.

The DMR-ES30V features a built-in VHS VCR, so it can dub S-VHS quality images to DVD. The twin tuners also let the DMR-ES30V record two programs simultaneously, one to DVD and the other to VHS tape.