Why Should I Buy An Hd Recorder - Panasonic DMR-XS350 Help Manual

Why should I buy an HD recorder?

freesat Built in
Having two freesat tuners built in, the HD recorders can receive and
record over 140 digital TV channels, with no monthly bills. freesat also
offers the UK's first free high definition service. freesat is available in
most locations in the UK, even those that cannot receive Freeview. For
the latest information on freesat please visit: www.freesat.co.uk
These products do not have Freeview tuners.
Full HD Recording and Playback
Full HD broadcasts can be received, recorded on and played back
from the hard disc. It is even possible to archive and share your high
definition recordings on Blu-ray discs (BD850 and BD750). The
recordings can also be copied to DVD (in standard definition) on all 3
models.
Dolby Digital Surround Sound
The HD recorders will record in Dolby Digital 5.1 sound onto the hard
disk drive (HDD). The Blu-ray models will also output up to 7.1 channel
surround sound from a Blu-ray disc playback (output via HDMI).
Two Tuners (with Timer Recording)
All three models have twin freesat HD tuners with EPG for easy timer
programme setting. Two tuners enable the recording of two separate
programmes at the same time, independently of the TV's tuners. Its
even possible to replay a recording previously recorded on the HDD or
replay a BD/DVD while recording two programmes. This is one of the
most versatile playback and recording devices on the market!
Multi-Format Drives
The BD models are equipped with a BD recording drive that can record
on and replay the most common formats of BD and DVD Disc,
including RAM discs. The XS350 records and replays all types of DVD
disc, including RAM discs.
SD Card Slot (with HD AVCHD Playback)
Play and copy JPG (still pictures from a Panasonic camera ) MPEG2
(standard definition video from a Panasonic camcorder) and AVCHD
(HD video video from a Panasonic camcorder) from an SD card
inserted into the SD Card Slot. Video footage can also be edited on the
HDD and burned to disc.
Viera Cast
View Picasa™ web albums and YouTube™ videos via the freesat
recorder without the need for a PC (page 31).
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