Please Click On The Above Tabs For More Information
Twin HD Digital Tuner
500GB Hard Disk Drive
Simultaneously record two HD programs while watching a Blu-ray Disc, DVD or pre-recorded program
VIERA-Link -Direct TV Record & Pause Live TV
Blu-ray Disc Playback (1080p/24p) & Record
Subtitle Record & Playback (DR Mode)
1 Second Quick Start for Recording & Playback
Automatic Finalisation (-R)
DV-Input for transfer from Digital Video Camera
Direct Navigator for Quick & Easy Search
Maximum 86x High Speed copying from Hard Disk Drive
7 Day Electronic Program Guide* (EPG)
HIGH PICTURE QUALITY
High Definition 1080p/24p Blu-ray Playback 1080p Up-Conversion (with HDMI)
12-Bit Digital-to-Analogue Converter for 4x Natural Gradation
2x Horizontal Resolution for Recording in LP Mode (500 Lines)
Up to 885 Hours Recording to 500GB HDD, 72 hours of FTA HD
Long Time recording with High Picture Quality
Progressive Scan for PAL / NTSC
High Quality Sound –Silence Technology to deliver optimal sounds quality
P4HD, HD Optimiser, Deep Colour
ARCHIVE
500GB Hard Disk Drive
SD Card Slot (SDHC) AVCHD Playback
USB Input / DV Input
DV Auto Recording & Playlist Creation
Music Jukebox –Gracenote (CD Database)
Multi Format Playback MP3, JPEG from USB
JPEG View & Storage from USB Input
Integrated Twin HD Digital Tuner
The DMR-BW500 features Twin HD Digital Tuners for your viewing & recording enjoyment. The integrated twin tuner allows for Digital broadcasting reception without the use of an external tuner incorporated into a set-top box. High quality digital television enjoyment has never been easier with a Panasonic Recorder. The hybrid digital tuner offers HD/SD recording.
7 Day EPG
The DMR-BW500 also supports 7 day Electronic Program Guide where transmitted by each broadcaster, 7 day EPG makes recording a breeze, simply select the program you wish to record by name rather than remembering days, dates and times.
HDMI Connection
With HDMI connection, recorded images are transmitted with no deterioration for high quality reproduction. Both video and audio signals are transmitted over a single cable, so connection is easier and there is less clutter in your home theatre cabinet or stand.
VIERA-Link for easy operation
With a single cable, HDMI enables transmission of not only A/V signals but also control signals. All you have to do to enjoy a new level of operation convenience is hook up to a VIERA or home theatre system with VIERA Link compatibility. When you want home theatre entertainment, for example, just press the VIERA-Link button on the remote. Power to all the components switches on, TV input and other settings are automatically adjusted, and the show's ready to begin. It's that easy.
New features for 2008 VIERA / 2008 Recorder include:
Auto Preset Download - Connect the Recorder to your VIERA TV via an HDMI cable, and the channel setting information is automatically downloaded to the Recorder as well as the aspect ratio of your TV.
Direct TV Record - If you want to record the program you're watching, you can start recording it quickly and easily by pressing the VIERA-Link button on the VIERA remote control and selecting "Direct TV Record" on the VIERA Link menu, recording starts almost instantly.
Pause Live TV - Pause Live TV lets you freeze TV programs just like pausing a DVD or Blu-ray Disc, by selecting "Pause Live TV" on the VIERA Link Menu. The TV programs is temporarily save on the hard disk drive so you can watch the rest of the program , right from the stopped frame, at a later time. Alternatively you can press the "Pause" button on your Recorder remote and the channel you're watching is Paused for up to 8 hours.
500GB Hard Disk Drive
The built-in 500GB Hard Disk Drive lets you record an enormous amount of programming without using a DVD. With a massive 885 hours of capacity and editing capabilities, you can have the freedom to store a massive amount of your favourite programs. Should you wish to archive the information, you can easily record it to Blu-ray Disc or DVD.
2x Resolution in LP Mode
Our recorders provide exceptional recording quality. You can enjoy viewing extended recordings (4 hours, single-sided DVD-RAM/-R) with exceptionally detailed images and 2x the picture quality. The virtual multi encode system provides LP recording mode with 500 lines of horizontal resolution - twice the resolution of conventional LP recording mode.
4x Natural Gradation (12-bit Analogue to Digital Converter)
Greater natural gradation and amazingly rich pictures are delivered with 4096 steps of grey. The 12-bit analogue-to-digital converter has 4x the gradation found with a conventional 10-bit analogue-to-digital converter. Resulting in a faithful reproduction of details, so you can see for the first time, everything there is to see!
885 Hours Extended Recording Time with High Picture Quality
The innovative engine inside Panasonic Recorders assures long recording time combined with outstanding picture quality. Our recorders offer the unique combination of outstanding picture quality and long recording time to either Hard Disk Drive, Blu-ray Disc or DVD. You can record up to 42 hours of material on a single-sided disc Blu-ray Disc or 84 hours onto a dual layer Blu-ray Disc.
Super Multi-Format Recording & Playback
Incredible recording versatility with Super Multi-Format recording and playback. You can enjoy recording of BD-RE, BD-RE DL, BD-R, BD-R DL, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD +R, DVD +R DL, DVD+RW
Digital Camera Linking through USB Terminal & SD Memory Card
DMR-BW500 is equipped with an SD Memory Card and USB terminal. This makes it easy to view photos from any digital camera that uses an SD memory Card or USB cable. Just slip the SD Memory Card into the card slot or use the cable to connect the camera to the DIGA recorder's USB terminal, and you're ready to enjoy a spectacular big-screen slide show with family or friends.
DV-Input for Easy Transfer from a Digital Video Camera
With the DMR-BW500 transferring material recorded on a Digital Video Camera is Quick & Easy. You can simply transfer digital recording to Hard Disk Drive, Blu-ray Disc or DVD while maintaining breaks in your recording. DV-Input is the ideal solution for those wishing to transfer material from a video camera while maintaining the high quality.
Direct Navigator for Easy and Quick Search
With Direct Navigator technology graphical user interface you can find desired material on the hard drive quickly. Just press the direct navigator button to display thumbnails of all the programs on the hard disk drive or a DVD-RAM disc, then, select the one you want and press enter. It's that easy! and with "List Display" you can sort the programs by date or title.
Time Slip Function
TimeSlip Button:
Just press the Time Slip button on the remote control to go back and view any point in the previous 8 hours of recording. You can even rewind and fast forward through the content as you desire while maintaining recording.
Chasing Playback:
Set your Recorder to begin recording, then with Chasing Playback you can commence viewing the program at any stage during recording.
Simultaneous Recording & Playback:
Enjoy watching a pre-recorded program, Blu-ray Disc or DVD while recording two programs. You can conveniently catch up on the previous week's episode while recording this week's program.
16:9 Widescreen Recording
The DMR-BW500 will record 16:9 Aspect Ratio (Widescreen) when receiving Widescreen input from either HD or SD Digital broadcast transmission. Recording is performed as normal and you will be able to view full 16:9 format for playback.
