Saturday, 28 April 2018

Panasonic DMR-BWT740EB9 1TB Smart Networking Blu-ray Disc Recorder

Panasonic DMR-BWT740 1TB Smart Networking Blu-ray Disc Recorder with Twin Freeview and HD Tuner
 
The ultimate Freeview+ HD Blu-ray Disc Recorder, with 1TB internal HDD offering up to 684 hours of HD recording from its Twin HD Tuners. This outstanding Panasonic model includes Ultra HD (4K) upscaling, 3D record and playback, Internet Apps and web browser, Remote Recording Service and the ability to stream live or recorded programmes over DLNA or on a Smartphone or tablet device with the DIGA Player App.
Built-in 4K(UHD) Up-scaling for the ultimate picture quality
 
Ultra High Definition TVs and projectors are now available that offer 4 times the resolution of Full HD. With 3840 x 2160 pixels making up the image, reproduction with extremely high detail and colour clarity is possible. Content from Blu-ray disc is upscaled for display on these UHD screens with amazing clarity and detail that out performs Full HD. For 4K2K playback a TV with same resolution is required.
The All-in-one Solution for HD Viewing and Recording
 
If it's a TV recorder with the ability to achive your favourite programmes, home movies or family photographs you're after, look no further than the BWT740. it doesn't matter whether they are Standard Definition or High Definition, storing your treasured recordings on either Blu-ray Disc or DVD means you and your family can enjoy them for years to come. As an all-in-one Home Entertainment solution it doesn't stop there, how about using Panasonic's on-line service to surf the web, stream a movie or play a game. Also, as a DLNA server, the BWT740 can stream contents over your home network to a DLNA certified TV or Blu-ray player
 


Built-in 4K(UHD) Up-scaling for the ultimate picture quality
 
1TB Capacity* Hard Disc Drive Recorder with Super Long-time Recording

Acres of built-in recording space enable you to capture your favourite TV moments with Panasonic's proprietary HM recording mode offering, up to, a whopping 684 hours of HD video recording time. And it's not just about recording TV. You can also use the huge recording capacity to store Music, Digital Photos or Home Camcorder footage. *Useable capacity will be less
Long time recording mode for when you need to save space
 
Smartphone Remote Recording Service for At-home or Away Timer Programming
 
By registering at the Panasonic Remote Recording Service and downloading the free app, you can navigate the EPG and set timer-recordings using a Smartphone or tablet from anywhere (internet environment required). Also, by using this service at home, you can set a different programme for timer-recording without interrupting the one you’re watching. Requires broadband internet service. App is available on App Store and Google Play.
Forgot to set a recording? No problem, do it remotely, even while you're out
 
Miracast Wi-Fi Direct Streaming for Large Screen Enjoyment
 
Miracast mirrors the contents of certified Android Smartphones and Tablets and lets you view them through your TV. Now you can enjoy viewing pictures or videos and even games that are installed on your phone, on a large screen TV. Miracast connections are formed using Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Wi-Fi Direct, so access to a Wi-Fi network is not needed. Compatible with Miracast certified Android devices, Ver. 4.2 and above.
Contents of your Smartphone mirrored on your TV
 
Internet Apps - On-line Entertainment Designed for Your TV
By connecting this device to your Broadband router, you can access a wide range of internet services such as catch-up TV, sports news, weather info, movies-on-demand and games watched via your existing TV. Internet Apps not only offers users great convenience but also widens your choice of entertainment even if you don't own a smart TV.
Providing fast access to a range of on-line content

Multi-room Streaming of Live Broadcasts via DLNA or DIGA Player App
Watch recorded programmes or live TV in any room of the house (within the range of your home network) that is equipped with a DLNA compatible TV or Blu-ray player or on a tablet or Smartphone via the free DIGA app. Access to the recorder's twin tuner is possible meaning that you can select a TV channel to view while someone else is watching a different channel. DIGA Player app compatible with iOS 5.0.1. Functions may vary with different iOS versions. Android devices with Android 2.3.3 or higher platform version are supported.
Stream recordings or live TV programmes around the home
Wireless conectivity with Wi-Fi Built-in
Wi-Fi is built into the main unit so you can enjoy Web Browser, Internet Apps, DLNA sharing, BD-Live content and downloadable firmware updates without having to connect with a LAN cable or use a wireless LAN adaptor. A wireless LAN environment is required.
 
 

 

 

Built-in Wi-Fi for easy wireless connectivity

                           Recording Times (approx.)
Mode
 
HDD (1TB)
25GB BD-RE/R
50GB BD-RE/R
4.7GB DVD-R
8.5GB DVD-R
DR(HD)
259h
6h30m
13h

 

 
DR(SD)
518h
 13h
26h

 

 
HG
157h
4h
8h

 

 
HX
235h
6h
12h

 

 
HE
353h
9h
18h

 

 
HL
472h
12h
24h

 

 
HM
684h
17h30m
35h

 

 
XP
215h
5h15m
10h30m
1h
1h45m
SP
431h
10h30m
21h
2h
3h35m
LP
862h
21h
42h
8h
7h10m
EP
1239h
31h30m
63h
6h
10h45m
BWT740 AWARD
BD-ROM
FULL HD 3D/ BD-Video
yes
BD-RE/ BD-RE DL (Ver.2.1)
JPEG/ MPO
yes
BD-R (Ver.1.3/ LTH Type Ver.1.3) / BD-R DL (Ver.1.3)
Xvid/ MKV
yes
DVD
DVD-Video
yes
DVD-RAM
DVD Video Recording
yes
AVCHD
yes
JPEG/ MPO
yes
Ver.2.2 and lower (Except Ver.1.0)
yes 5X MAX Speed
DVD-R*1/ DVD-R DL*1/ DVD-RW*1
DVD-Video/ DVD Video Recording
yes/ yes* (*DVD-RW)
AVCHD/ Xvid/ MKV
yes/ yes*/ yes* (*DVD-R/ DVD-R DL)
MP3
yes (DVD-R/ DVD-R DL)
JPEG/ MPO
yes (DVD-R/ DVD-R DL)
+R*1/ +R DL*1/ +RW*1
Video/ AVCHD
yes
CD/ CD-R/ CD-RW
CD-DA
yes
Xvid/ MKV
yes (CD-R/ -RW)
MP3
yes (CD-R/ -RW)
JPEG/ MPO
yes (CD-R/ -RW)
BD-R, BD-R DL
Ver.1.3 and lower
yes 6X MAX Speed, 6X MAX Speed (LTH type)
BD-RE, BD-RE DL
Ver.2.1
yes 2X MAX Speed
DVD-R
Ver.2.1 and lower (Except Ver.1.0)
yes 16X MAX Speed
DVD-R DL
Ver.3
yes 8X MAX Speed
DVD-RW
Ver.1.2 and lower (Except Ver.1.0)
yes 6X MAX Speed
+R
Ver.1.3 and lower
yes 16X MAX Speed
+R DL
Ver.1.1 and lower
yes 8X MAX Speed
+RW
Ver.1.2 and lower
yes 4X MAX Speed
RECORDING FORMAT
BD-RE, BD-RE DL
Blu-ray Disc Rewritable Format
BD-R, BD-R DL
Blu-ray Disc Recordable Format
DVD-RAM
DVD Video Recording Format
DVD-R, DVD-R DL
DVD-Video Format*2, AVCHD Format
DVD-RW
DVD-Video Format*2
BUILT-IN HARD DISK CAPACITY
1 TB#
Hard Disk Drive
DR Mode [Approx.] - HD(8 Mbps)
259 h*3
DR Mode [Approx.] - SD(4 Mbps)
518 h*3
HG/ HX/ HE/ HL/ HM Mode [Approx.]
157 h/ 235 h/ 353 h/ 472 h/ 684 h
XP/ SP/ LP/ EP Mode [Approx.]
215 h/ 431 h/ 862 h/ 1724 h
25 GB BD-RE/ BD-R
DR Mode [Approx.] - HD(8 Mbps)
6 h 30 min*3
DR Mode [Approx.] - SD(4 Mbps)
13 h*3
HG/ HX/ HE/ HL/ HM Mode [Approx.]
4 h/ 6 h/ 9 h/ 12 h/ 17 h 30 m
XP/ SP/ LP/ EP Mode [Approx.]
5 h 15 m/ 10 h 30 m/ 21 h/ 42 h
50 GB BD-RE DL/ BD-R DL
DR Mode [Approx.] - HD(8 Mbps)
13 h*3
DR Mode [Approx.] - SD(4 Mbps)
26 h*3
HG/ HX/ HE/ HL/ HM Mode [Approx.]
8 h/ 12 h/ 18 h/ 24 h/ 35 h
XP/ SP/ LP/ EP Mode [Approx.]
10 h 30 m/ 21 h/ 42 h/ 84 h
4.7 GB DVD-RAM/ DVD-R/ -RW/ +R/ +RW
XP/ SP/ LP/ EP Mode [Approx.]
1 h/ 2 h/ 4 h/ 8 h
8.5 GB DVD-R DL/ +R DL Disc
XP/ SP/ LP/ EP Mode [Approx.]
1 h 45 m/ 3 h 35 m/ 7 h 10 m/ 14 h 20 m
9.4 GB DVD-RAM
XP/ SP/ LP/ EP Mode [Approx.]
2 h/ 4 h/ 8 h/ 16 h
AUDIO SYSTEM
Dolby Digital Plus/ Dolby TrueHD
Decode and Bitstream Output*4
DTS-HD Master Audio/ DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
Decode and Bitstream Output*4
SD MEMORY CARD
Slot
yes
Compatible Media
SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Playback
JPEG/ MPO
yes
AVCHD
yes
MP4
yes
Transfer
to HDD
AVCHD, AVCHD 3D Progressive, JPEG, MPO
to BD-RE/ -R
AVCHD, AVCHD 3D Progressive, JPEG (BD-RE), MPO (BD-RE)
to DVD-RAM
JPEG, MPO
from BD-RE
JPEG, MPO
from HDD/ DVD-RAM
JPEG, MPO
USB
Slot
yes (2)
Front
yes
Rear
yes
USB Standard
USB 2.0 High Speed
Playback
Mass Strage - MP3
yes
Mass Strage - Xvid/ MKV/ MP4
yes
Mass Strage - JPEG/ MPO
yes
External HDD - Broadcast Stream
yes
Transfer
Mass Strage - to HDD
AVCHD, AVCHD 3D Progressive, JPEG, MPO, MP3
Mass Strage - to BD-RE/-R
AVCHD, AVCHD 3D Progressive, JPEG (BD-RE), MPO (BD-RE)
Mass Strage - to DVD-RAM
JPEG, MPO
HIGH QUALITY PICTURE
4K Up-scaling
yes*5
Adaptive Chroma Processing
yes
2D-3D Conversion
yes
3D Effect Controller
yes
Full HD Up Sampling
yes
1080/24p Playback
yes*6
Deep Colour
yes
HIGH QUALITY SOUND
Pure Sound Mode
yes
96kHz Surround Re-Master
yes*7
Audio D/A Converter
192kHz/24bit
EASY OPERATION
Record 2 HD programmes Simultaneously
yes
Quick Operation - Direct Navigator
yes*8
Quick Operation - EPG
yes*8
Quick Operation - Disc Tray Opening
yes*8
User-Friendly Function Menu
yes
Smooth Moving GUI
yes
VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 5)
yes
Pause Live TV & Rewind Live TV
yes
Auto Scene Chapter
yes (MPEG-2, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus)
60 Sec Skip & 10 Sec Back
yes
LAST VIEW
yes
SMART NETWORKING
Freeview + HD
yes
Remote Recording (DIGA Player App)
yes*9*10*11
Web Browser
yes*12
Multiroom TV Streaming (DIGA Player App)
yes*9
Extra Storage with External HDD
yes
Compatible with FULL HD 3D Camcorder
yes
Image Sharing from LUMIX
yes*14
Internet Apps
yes*11
Wireless LAN System
yes (Built-in)
DLNA
Video
MKV/ Xvid
Audio
AAC/ FLAC/ WAV/ WMA/ MP3
TERMINAL
HDMI Output
yes
Coaxial Output
yes
Digital Audio Output
yes
Analogue Audio Output
yes
Euro SCART Input
yes (PAL/ NTSC)
LAN (Ethernet) Terminal
yes
TUNER
Tuner System
DVB-T/ DVB-T2
Channel Coverage
UHF: 21-68
OTHERS
Video Recording System
MPEG-2 (Hybrid VBR), MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio Recording System
Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, MPEG
Power Supply
AC 220-240V, 50Hz
Power Consumption
Normal Use [Approx.]
32W
Standby (Quick Start Off, RF OUT(Aerial Signal) Off) [Approx.]
0.2W
Standby (Quick Start On, Power Save for Network Standby On) [Approx.]
6W
Main Unit
Dimensions (W x H x D) [Approx.]
430 x 59 x 238 mm*15
Weight [Approx.]
3.3 kg
NOTE
*1 Discs recorded and finalized on recording devices.
NOTE
*2 It is compatible to a DVD-Video format after finalised.
NOTE
*3 The bit rates are approximate. Recording time of DR mode may vary depending on bit rate of broadcasting.
NOTE
*4 HDMI connection required.
NOTE
*5 For 4K Up-scaling playback a TV with same resolution is required.
NOTE
*6 For BD-ROM/ BD-R via HDMI. 
NOTE
*7 Sampling frequency is set to 88.2kHz at CD playback.
NOTE
*8 "Quick Start" needs to be set to "ON" and "Power Save for Network Standby" needs to be set to "OFF" to activate "Quick Start".
NOTE
*9 App is available on the App Store. App is available on Google Play™.
NOTE
*10 Requires browser in PC, smartphone or tablet.
NOTE
*11 Requires broadband internet service.
NOTE
*12 Recorder's web browser doesn't support flash & some characters' set (e.g. Chinese etc.). Some features of websites may not be available on the web browser.
NOTE
*13 Compatible with Android™ devices, Ver.4.2 and above and Miracast certified. For information on whether the smartphone, etc. supports Miracast, contact the manufacturer of the device.
NOTE
*14 The Lumix camera must support DLNA (DMR) function.
NOTE
*15 Excluding the projecting parts.
NOTE
# Useable capacity will be less.
NOTE
・Specifications are subject to change without notice.
WARNING
The recording and playback of content on this or any other device may require permission from the owner of the copyright or other such rights in that content. Panasonic has no authority to and does not grant you that permission and explicitly disclaims any right, ability or intention to obtain such permission on your behalf. It is your responsibility to ensure that your use of this or any other device complies with applicable copyright legislation in your country. Please refer to that legislation for more information on the relevant laws and regulations involved or contact the owner of the rights in the content you wish to record or playback.
TRADEMARK NOTICE
Blu-ray Disc™, Blu-ray™ and the logos are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association./"AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation./DLNA, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance./Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories./DTS, DTS-HD, the Symbol & DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks, and DTS-HD Master Audio is a trademark of DTS, Inc./MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson./DVB and the DVB logos are trademarks of the DVB Project./"Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in/the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc."/Google Play is a trademark of Google Inc./"Miracast" is a mark or registered mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance./HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.