One Touch VHS Dubbing to DVD

VHS - DVD Transfer

The DMR-ES30V combines the benefits of a DVD-Recorder and VHS Video Cassette Recorder (VCR). Simply press a button and the DMR-ES30V lets you transfer material from a VHS tape to a DVD, or vice versa. This means you can easily record your entire video library to DVD for a collection that takes less space and does not degrade.

1 Second Quick Start Recording

Thanks to high-speed quick-start, with  DVD-RAM disc, you are ready to record just 1 second after switching on the power. Being able to record almost instantly means that you will never miss recording kick off!

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

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!

Multi-Format Recording & Playback

Multi-Format recording and playback

Incredible recording versatility with Multi-Format recording and playback. This outstanding DVD Recorder allows you to record TV programs, JPEG images and MPEG4 files onto a DVD-RAM disc. You can also enjoy recording of DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD+R formats. Naturally playback of all DVD formats is also possible, so you don't have to worry about whether your DVD Recorder can playback everything in your current video library.

2 Program Parallel Recording with Twin Tuner

The Twin Tuner in the DMR-ES30V lets you record two television programs simultaneously - one onto tape and the other onto a DVD disc. Just select the medium that best suits your needs for recording. With this handy function, you can record programs on two different channels at the same time.

Twin Tuner

VCR Refresh Dubbing to DVD

When recording to DVD from VHS tape, the Time Base Corrector helps reduce jitter and performs signal conversion to create a stable signal. 3D Noise Reduction virually eliminates randomly generated noise and colour irregularities to help minimise flicker. Thanks to these 2 technologies, the tape input signal is automatically detected and optimum processing is performed to provide high quality digital recording.

Time Slip Button

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.

16:9 Widescreen Recording

All Panasonic DVD Recorders will record onto DVD 16:9 Aspect Ratio (Widescreen) when receiving Widescreen input from a Digital Television Tuner. Recording is performed as normal and you will be able to view full 16:9 format for playback.

Progressive Scan (PAL/NTSC)

PAL/NTSC Progressive Scan for optimal picture quality on a variety of viewing devices. Panasonic DVD Recorders are equipped with a high-precision progressive video processor. This feature enables you to view the highest quality images with all our DVD recorders.

Time Slip Functions

TimeSlip Button:

When recording to DVD-RAM, 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.

G-Code Recording Function

Programme your DVD Recorder to record your TV shows using the G-Code Recording system