Panasonic’s top-of-the line, fifth-generation DMR-E85HS DVD recorder packs a built-in 120 GB hard drive capable of storing up to 284 hours–more than 11 straight days–of audio/video programming in EP mode. So whether you’re seeking the time-shifted TV viewing abilities of a VCR-like DVR or you want to archive your home movies to long-lasting DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs, this is the recorder for you.
Panasonic’s top-of-the line, fifth-generation DMR-E85HS DVD recorder packs a built-in 120 GB hard drive capable of storing up to 284 hours–more than 11 straight days–of audio/video programming in EP mode. So whether you’re seeking the time-shifted TV viewing abilities of a VCR-like DVR or you want to archive your home movies to long-lasting DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs, this is the recorder for you.
But it doesn’t just slice and dice. The DMR-E85HS is also a progressive-scan DVD player for use with standard and high-definition or HD-ready TVs. It handles your DVDs, CDs, and homemade MP3 discs, as well as high-resolution DVD-Audio discs, which specialize in multichannel music mixes with quality surpassing that found on commercial CDs.
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Just like with a DVR, you can schedule the recording of TV programming through the DMR-E85HS’s user-friendly onscreen guide. |
The DMR-E85HS offers the flexibility of recording on both DVD-RAM–perfect for instant chapter access and for multiple rerecordings–as well as DVD-R, generally regarded as the most widely compatible of the many DVD formats. DVD-RAM offers high storage capacity, high-speed data transmission, exceptional picture and sound quality, fast random-access memory, and rewritability up to 100,000 times. DVD-RAM recording time extends to 16 hours per disc in EP mode on 9.4 GB double-sided media. You can program the recorder for daily or one-time broadcasts much as you would a VCR. To simplify programming, the DMR-E85HS includes the TV Guide On Screen Electronic Programming Guide. With DVD-RAM, you can even perform simple nonlinear video editing, such as rearranging the order of scenes, skipping over unwanted scenes, and creating custom play lists of favorite scenes on a disc. |
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With Chasing Playback, you can view the recorded portion of a live program, from the beginning, while continuing to record that program until its completion. Simultaneous record & play lets you view a previously recorded program on either a DVD-RAM disc or the hard disk drive while simultaneously recording a different program. Relief Recording automatically checks the remaining disc space when recording to DVD-RAM or DVD-R. If there’s not enough space, the video recorder shifts the balance of the recording to the hard drive. |
The Chasing Playback feature lets you watch the program you’re recording from the beginning while it’s still in progress. |
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The recorder comes with a new Direct Navigator that simplifies the process of previewing recorded programs, letting 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. DVD-Audio offers super high-fidelity (192 kHz/24-bit) sound. DVD-Audio discs providemultichannel and stereo sound, incredible storage capacity, and unique bonus materials not available on regular audio CDs. What’s in the Box |
Price: $599.99
(Please note prices are subject to change and the listed price is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of posting)
The Panasonic DMR-E85HS is 2 years old and can’t be found at any local places (Bestbuy, Staples, Circuit City, Walmart, Sams Club).
Actually, this post was from November 2004 so the product is at least 3.5 years old. I can’t believe we’ve been around for that long!
I didn’t see what date it was originally posted until after I posted my comment. The reason I posted the comment is because I was disappointed it was no longer available. After reading the post, I thought it would come in real handy, especially with the ability to edit your recordings (eliminating commercials), the 120GB hard drive and the multiple formats for recording. By any chance is there an updated verison available at say Best Buy, Circuit City or some other place?