Panasonic DMR-E100HS Progressive Scan DVD Player with 120GB Hard Disk

Panasonic DMR-E100HS Progressive Scan DVD Player with 120GB Hard Disk

Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description
Early Adopters Pick: July 2003. This DVD recorder features the industry's largest included hard drive--120 GB.

The Panasonic DMR-E100HS not only records DVDs and holds more than 100 hours of audio/video programming in its built-in memory--it also boasts a built-in SD card slot for reading and writing MPEG2 and MPEG4 video. Now you can copy TV shows or archived video footage to portable media that will play in a laptop, camera, or other device. And guess what? This technological wonder is also a progressive-scan DVD player that's equipped to handle DVDs, CDs, and MP3-encoded discs.

The DMR-E100HS's 120 GB hard drive (HDD) provides up to 150 hours of recording time, plus you can write up to 6 hours of programming to removable 4.7 GB DVD-RAM discs (in Extended Play mode in each case), thanks to Panasonic's original Hybrid VBR (variable bit rate) technology. This puppy would seem to have written the book on flexibility, letting you play back recorded programs--from DVD-RAM or HDD--while watching another program on DVD-RAM or HDD (when, for instance, you wish to view and archive footage to tape at the same time), and you can play files from the hard drive while recording to another part of it (even at high bit rates). You get high-speed transfers (22 Mbps) to and from HDD to DVD-RAM, and a quick-record function that rapidly locates a blank section of disc to begin writing to.

In addition to recording new video content, the DMR-E100HS lets you transfer favorite VHS recordings to durable, space-saving discs. Personal movie libraries and family videos can be archived, preserved, and easily cataloged and accessed. Picture-enhancing technologies include 3D noise reduction, block noise reduction, and mosquito noise reduction. You can even perform simple non-linear video editing, such as rearranging the order of scenes, skipping over unwanted scenes, and creating custom playlists of favorite scenes on a disc.

DVD-RAM is perfect for instant chapter access and for multiple rerecordings, while DVD-R is widely regarded as the most widely compatible of the many DVD formats (great for sharing camcorder footage with loved ones). When recording to a DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc, a feature called relief recording automatically checks to see if there's enough remaining disc space to complete the recording. If there isn't, the unit will store the program on the hard disk (provided there's sufficient space there).

Inputs consist of one DV, three composite-video, three S-video, one RF input, and the SD card slot. The IEEE 1394 DV input lets you connect a compatible digital camcorder (via IEEE 1394 cable) and transfer home movies onto either the hard disk or to a DVD-RAM/DVD-R. To simplify navigation through the resulting recordings, a DV Auto Record feature generates a playlist for these transfers by creating a new chapter for every instance of "stop" or "pause" used in the original recording. Once the playlist has been created, it's easy to change the order and duration of the chapters, create new ones, and delete the ones you don't want using the on-screen menu.

For HDD recordings, the Direct Navigator lets you access recorded material from an onscreen menu that lists recording dates, times, channels, and titles. Finding and viewing recorded material is simple because there's no need to search, fast-forward, or rewind.

The PC card slot is compatible with standard PC card, SD memory card, CompactFlash card, MultiMediaCard, Smart Media card, and Memory Stick. Other features include two-channel Dolby Digital audio recording, bilingual recording, commercial skip, Advanced Surround (simulated surround sound from two speakers), Cinema Mode, and a built-in time-base corrector that delivers highly stable, natural images.

Panasonic DMR-E100HS Progressive Scan DVD Player with 120GB Hard Disk
Average customer rating:

$700 repair bill

Not perfect, but close. Making my own movie dvd's!

dvd

Fantastic Product!

Great recorder, TERRIBLE DV features (no DVD dubbing)

Panasonic DMR-E100HS Progressive Scan DVD Player with 120GB Hard Disk

Manufacturer: Panasonic
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Accessories:

Memorex 4.7GB 2.4x DVD+RW (25 Pack Spindle)

Memorex 4.7GB 4x DVD+R 4.7GB (100-Pack Spindle)

Memorex 4.7GB 4x DVD-R Media (100-Pack Spindle)

Memorex 4.7GB 4x DVD-R (25-Pack Spindle)

Memorex 4.7GB 4x DVD+R Media (25-Pack Spindle)

Product Features:

120 GB hard drive stores up to 150 hours of audio/visual programming

DVD-RAM and DVD-R compatibility for ultimate speed, storage, and flexibility (archive between hard disk and recordable media)

Progressive-scan video outputs render seamless, flicker-free images on high-definition and HD-ready TVs

Compatible with MP3, TIFF, and JPEG file types

ASIN: B0000AKABI

Amazon.com Product Description

Early Adopters Pick: July 2003. This DVD recorder features the industry's largest included hard drive--120 GB.

The Panasonic DMR-E100HS not only records DVDs and holds more than 100 hours of audio/video programming in its built-in memory--it also boasts a built-in SD card slot for reading and writing MPEG2 and MPEG4 video. Now you can copy TV shows or archived video footage to portable media that will play in a laptop, camera, or other device. And guess what? This technological wonder is also a progressive-scan DVD player that's equipped to handle DVDs, CDs, and MP3-encoded discs.

Product Description

MODEL- DMR-E100HS VENDOR- PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS FEATURES- Progressive-Scan DVD Video Recorder With Built-in 120 GB Hard Disk and SD and PC Card slots records to DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs. * Built-in 120GB Hard Disk Drive Stores up to 160 hours of recording in EP mode) * PC Card Slot Compatible with Standard PC Card, SD Memory Card, CompactFlash Card, MultiMediaCard, Smart Media Card, and Memory Stick. * Built-in SD Card Slot * SD Card Playable File Formats Still Picture: JPEG and TIFF Video: MPEG4 and MPEG2 * DV Input Terminal The IEEE 1394 DV input terminal allows you to connect a compatible digital camcorder to the DVD recorder (via IEEE 1394 cable) and transfer your home movies onto the hard disk or a DVD-RAM/DVD-R disc. To make it easier to navigate through the digital camcorder recordings that you transferred to the DVD recorder (hard disk or DVD-RAM/DVD-R disc), the DV Auto Record feature automatically generates a playlist for these transferred recordings by creating a new chapter for every instance of "stop" or "pause" used in the original recording. Once the playlist has been created, you can easily change the order and duration of the chapters, create new ones, and delete the ones you dont want using the on-screen menu. * Relief Recording When recording to a DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc, this feature automatically checks to see if theres enough disc space remaining to complete the recording, and if there isnt, the program will be recorded onto the hard disk to assure that it gets recorded in its entirety. (There must be enough space on the hard disk to record the program).

Customer Reviews:

$700 repair bill.......2006-08-04

Panasonic is off my list, I will never buy another Pansonic product. After spending almost $1,000 on this purchase it stopped working in only two years. The estimated cost of repairs at the Panasonic service center was over $700. Live and learn.

Not perfect, but close. Making my own movie dvd's!.......2005-02-11

Wish it had a IEEE connector in the back instead of just the front. If my HD Receiver had IEEE output, I'd be in heaven. However...

I record from my Sony SAT300 Hi-def receiver. No, the Panasonic doesn't record in HD, but the digital pic via s-video makes for the BEST and CLEANEST recordings imaginable. It even records widescreen! Then I trim the beginning and end of fluff, and remove the commercials. Now I can make my own "edited for tv" movie dvd. It is frikken great!

Modes: XP ~ 10 mbit. Similar to Superbit-DVD.
SP ~ 5 Mbit. Pretty much the rate all DVD movies play.

Do the math. Record a 2 hour TV movie in XP (Best mode). After editing you have a 90 minute XP movie. Record to a DVD in FR (flex recording mode). The variable bit rate means your movie is about 6 Mbit. 25% better than the store bought DVD!

Also recorded lots of old family VHS to DVD, and mini-dv. Editing is great though there is no "undo", so be careful.

I can live with the little quirks about it. It lets me edit and burn dvd's without relying on quirkier pc's!

dvd.......2004-12-28

i love this dvd recorder yes i really do i love this more than anything yes i do this is so cool yes it is i love this very very very much thankyou very much panasonic i love u too

Fantastic Product!.......2004-10-07

I have had this unit for about 6 months and I absolutely love it. I have successfully used it for the following:

- Setting up the HD to record TV shows like a TIVO without the monthly fee. For example, there are reruns on every weekday afternoon of an old show I like and I have set up my unit to record from the same channel at the same time every weekday. I also automatically record Saturday Night Live every week while I am out. Although the DMR E100H is not able to control the channel switching of a cable box (for instance, you are away for a week and want to record 5 different programs which all come on at different times and on different channels), there is an easy work-around for this. Almost all cable boxes nowadays allow the user to separately program the cable box (with the remote usually) to switch channels according to a timed schedule for many weeks in advance. So once you have programmed the DMR E100H to record what you want it to and when, you must then program the cable box to channel switch with a corresponding schedule (the cable companies built this capability in originally to facilitate VCR recording of cable TV). This practice is not quite as easy as using a TIVO, but is still very simple to do (sounds more complicated than it is I am sure) and no monthly fee is necessary.

- Backing up VHS tapes onto DVD - I have transferred all my old VHS tapes to DVDs with great results. Clearly, you need a good VCR for this as well.

- Backing up DV tapes onto DVD - great for preserving home movies.

- High speed dubbing of HD content onto DVD. This is a fantastic feature, but this HD content must first have been recorded in "high speed DVD" mode (this must be manually switched on in the "Setup" menu - no reason to ever switch it off after this). For example, you may program your unit to record an HBO movie onto your HDD at a certain time. You can then edit slightly to trim off anything unwanted in the beginning and the end and then make as many DVD copies (in high quality - SP mode has been very impressive to my eye) as you wish at high speed. A two hour movie on your HD can be copied at high speed to a DVD-R and finalized in less than 20 minutes.

- Making copies of DVDs. Note that you will need another DVD player as the input, but I have been able to make excellent copies of existing DVDs (even copies of commercial DVDs can be made if you have certain available devices which counter copy protection - obviously such copies are illegal other than for personal use (acceptable under "fair use" laws).

- Looking at pictures I have taken with my digital camera on my big screen TV. I simply take out the compact flash card from my camera and plug it into the DMR E100H (I did need to buy a $10 adapter to do this - the compact flash card inserts into the adapter which mimics a PC card and is then inserted into the PC Card slot of the DMR E100H (SD cards can be inserted directly).

Great recorder, TERRIBLE DV features (no DVD dubbing).......2004-09-21

The other reviews speak much of this great product so I will not duplicate their raves. It IS all that! My main problem, a problem without a "real world" solution, is that these units, BY FEDERAL LAW, are required to PREVENT DUBBING (copying) of ANY DVD to the Hard Drive (HDD), even if it was a PERSONAL DVD made by me with no copy protection technology.

Basically, if you put in a lot of DV video to the HDD, burn it to a DVD or DVD-RAM, then delete the HDD content to make room for new content, you cannot go back later on and make any copies of the DVD you made previously. You can't DUB it, nor can you play it to the HDD. You are FORCED to either pipe it in from the INPUTS with another DVD player at 1x speed (slow) or hook up the DV camera and play the DV tapes back into the machine all over again, as well as REBUILD the DETAILED menus and titles. A BIG WASTE of TIME!!!!!!!

With my primary uses, this is a RESTRICTION that I cannot live with and I returned this unit to Amazon. I now use the excellent PLEXTOR PX-712UF DVD Burner with my Toshiba notebook for all my DVD needs and it works FLAWLESSLY. I make a DVD, then later I make as many copies as I desire, most in less than 15 minutes. Just what I needed!

I really liked the DMR-E100HS and really tried to make it work. Panasonic is bound by the STUPID federal law and it is not their fault. If you don't need the DV functionality, then this unit is AMAZING!!!

Also, don't forget to TURN ON the HIGH SPEED DUBBING switch in the SETTINGS of the unit. Why this is not a DEFAULT is beyond me.

Sorry Amazon & Panasonic... this unit is coming back.

Robert

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