The DMR-EX98V is a really impressive piece of kit - flexible, convenient and surprisingly easy to use considering the vast amount of features on board. And in terms of picture quality the Panasonic is near flawless, whether it's live, recorded or on DVD, and it does a great job at combining VHS with these more modern newer digital formats.
Trusted Reviews, July 2008 | See full review

Panasonic has developed the DMR-EX98V with even higher image quality. Picture quality is better. DVB-T Adaptive Noise Reduction detects and removes the block noise that often occurs in digital broadcasts to produce beautiful images with minimal noise, and the enhanced quality of 1080p Up-Conversion and rich color gradation of Deep Colour compatibility are seen in deeper, higher-resolution images. The Diagonal Processing automatically detects diagonal lines in motion images, and converts them to sharp lines.

The new VIERA Link function of the DMR-EX98V is more advanced. Auto Preset Download does away with the need to make channel and other initial settings. Direct TV Recording lets the user start recording the TV program that is currently being watched by simply pressing the VIERA Link button on the VIERA remote. Pause Live TV pauses a TV program with the same ease as pausing a DVD disc so the rest of the program can then be watched at a later time, right from the point where it was paused.

The DMR-EX98V is equipped with a USB terminal and an SD card slot, so images from a digital still camera can be easily transferred. A large-capacity hard disk drive lets users store music data and turns the unit into a virtual jukebox, going far beyond the point of easy video entertainment to function as a personal digital media server.

To enjoy viewing movies recorded on an SD memory card, simply copy the MPEG2 Movie data to the hard disk drive or DVD-RAM and then playback. The DMR-EX95V also automatically recognises images that you've uploaded from your memory card.

In SP mode recording, 384Kbps high sound quality recording provides audio quality approaching that of commercially available movie software. Even with music containing a wide range of tones, such as orchestral performances, the sound of individual instruments are beautifully reproduced.

Features:
- 250GB Hard disk drive (Max 441 hours in EP Mode)
- DivX video format compatible from disc or USB
- High quality picture with Full HD 1080p Up-Conversion, DVB-T Adaptive Noise Reduction and Deep Colour
- High dpeed MPEG2 movie recording and intelligent archiving through SD memory card and USB terminals
- Intelligent i/p conversion
- 384Kbps audio recoring with SP mode
- Easy recording and playback with VIERA Link (Direct TV Recording and Pause Live TV)
- Series recording / Grouping view
- Music Jukebox with gracenote (CD database)
- DVB-T (Freeview) Tuner and 7-Day EPG (Electronic Programme Guide)
- Supplied Multi-Region - Plays Discs From All Regions
- HDMI with VIERA Link
- USB input
- Super Multi Format - Record and Play ALL DVD Formats
- Super Easy GUI (Graphical User Interface)
- DV-input

Specifications:
Connectivity:
- 1x HDMI, 2x SCART, Component video, S-Video, Digital optical audio output, VIERA Link, USB input, DV input, SD input

Supported Disc Formats:
- Recording: DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL, DVD-RAM
- Playback: DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL, DVD-RAM, DVD-Video, DVD-VR, MP3, JPEG, DivX, CD-DA, Video CD, SVCD

Dimensions (W x D x H): 430 x 350 x 84mm
Weight: 6.3kg

Please Note: If you try to record a pre-recorded (shop-bought) video then Macrovision copy protection will likely prevent you from doing so. However, if it is an old video tape (pre 1992 era) then it should record without any problems.

Please Note: Standard 12-month Panasonic warranty applies. Unfortunately we are not able to offer extended warranties.

Please Note:  If you also have other items in your order, they will be delivered separately from your direct shipped item.

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