• Internal 250GB Hard Disk Drive

The DMR-EH58's internal hard drive offers up to 36 hours of XP-Mode (high-resolution) recording time, and up to an amazing 441 hours of EP mode (low resolution) recording time.

• HDMI Output with 1080p Upconversion

It has a high-bandwidth processor capable of transferring 720p/1080i and 1080p through the HDMI output. HDMI supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable.

• Dolby Digital and DTS Decoders

This recorder offers built-in Dolby Digital and DTS decoders capable of advanced 24-bit processing and an outstanding sampling frequency of 96KHz. Use the coaxial digital audio output to connect the unit to your home theater receiver and enjoy full Dolby Digital/DTS surround sound entertainment.

• DV (IEEE 1394) Input

Simply connect your digital video camera to the DV input terminal, and you're ready to record images onto the internal hard disk drive or a DVD recordable disc.

• Recordable DVD Media

Record your favorite TV shows or home movies onto DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, and DVD-RAM DVD discs.

• Multi-Format Player

Don't worry about limited playback capabilities, the DMR-EH58 can play DVD-Video, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RAM, and VCD discs. Also, you can play your favorite songs from CDs or MP3 files, and JPEG images.

• Viera Link Control

This is a convenient feature that offers linked operation (through the HDMI connection) of this unit and Panasonic with Viera Link Control. When connected, you can turn on your unit and television, and start playing a disc in the play position with a single press of a button.

• TBC and 3D DNR Technology

With its built-in TBC and 3D DNR circuitry, the DMR-EH58 performs an advanced signal conversion that provides optimum picture playback by reducing unwanted jitter.

• Progressive Scan

This is a progressive scan DVD player, capable of scanning an entire video frame at once; scan-lines commonly associated with interlaced video are drastically reduced. The result is a spectacularly clear image with no motion artifacts (stair-stepping), and details so sharp they seem as if they're etched onto the screen.

• High-Performance Outputs

With playback specifications that meet the standards of professionals, the DMR-EH58 features a component video output for high-resolution low-distortion video playback, and an optical digital audio output for high-quality audio playback.

• DivX Home Theater Certified

DivX is video compression software which enables high quality video to be compressed into very small files then downloaded onto CD-R or CD-RW and played back with very little loss of quality.

• PAL and SECAM TV Tuners

It offers built-in PAL and SECAM television tuners, capable of recording your favorite (PAL/SECAM signal) TV show. This unit is capable of recording an NTSC signal with the use of a video standards converter.

• Full-Feature Remote Control

This unit includes a full-feature remote control capable of executing specific commands such as function menu, slow motion, and fast scan. It's also able to execute every command from any angle up to ±30°.