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- High Definition Recording & Playback onto HDD
- Record 2 Programmes Simultaneously with HD Quality
- Original Panasonic Skype Functions
- DLNA as Server and Client
- 3D Archiving and Playback
- Built-in Wi-Fi System
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Product Description
Manufacturer's Description
Blu-ray Disc Player/ High Definition with HDD (320GB) and Twin Freeview HD Tuners
Enjoy Freeview in HD
Twin HD tuners
Twin Freeview HD tuners mean great, free-to-view HD channels from the BBC, ITV and C4 as well as 50 free Standard Definition channels and 25 radio channels.
Never miss your favourite programmes
As the recorder is equipped with two HD digital tuners, two different TV programmes can be recorded simultaneously. There is no need to worry about missing out on recording a programme when two programmes overlap.
Freeview+ HD -- convenience and more
Pause Live TV (Up to two hours), rewind live TV and series recording are all available. Panasonic make things even easier by automatically creating a folder for each series.
The eight day programme guide makes planning your viewing as easy as ever. Record up to 79 hours of HD content or 154 hours of SD content.
Convert all 2D TV recordings to 3D. Click here for more info.
High Quality 3D Blu-ray Player
Enjoy the latest movies on Blu-ray in full HD. This integrated player offers the highest picture quality in 2D and 3D.
Full HD up sampling for your DVDs
Watch your DVD collection in HD quality. Full HD up sampling allows standard definition films on DVDs to approach Full HD quality. The picture is intelligently analysed to optimise the processing of each pixel.
Video on demand in HD quality
Enjoy smooth images even with the low frame rate of video on demand. Super resolution processing optimised for video on demand up-converts all streaming images into HD quality. You get beautiful streaming images even on a large-screen TV.
2D-3D Conversion
2D-3D Conversion makes it possible to convert images from DVDs and Blu-ray discs into 3D with natural depth perception. So you can watch your prized DVD collection in 3D for greater viewing enjoyment. This model is unique in being able to convert all 2D TV recordings to 3D. Watch all your favourite programmes from sport to nature or even the news all in 3D. This groundbreaking feature even works with your camcorder footage via a High Definition or Standard Definition camcorder.
Enjoy online content with VIERA CONNECT.
Viera CONNECT for Online Content Including Skype
With VIERA CONNECT, you can enjoy online content such as YouTube, Picasa Photos, Acetrax Video on Demand service, weather and stock information. Also, VIERA CONNECT has been further enhanced by Twitter and Skype. New services are added regularly.
Onboard Skype lets you enjoy real-time visual communication on a large screen with faraway family and friends by displaying their images on the TV.* The SKYPE button on the remote allows you to pick up SKYPE calls at any time even while watching TV.
*Skype requires optional communication camera TY-CC10
Built-in Wi-Fi
A Wi-Fi system is built right into the main unit, so you can enjoy VIERA CONNECT without having to connect the DMR-PWT500 with a LAN cable or wireless LAN adaptor. A wireless LAN environment is required for this feature.
Streaming Content Around the Home with DLNA
The DMR-PWT500 is a DLNA device. It can be used for streaming content around the home. It can operate on any home network (LAN) including your Wi-Fi network.** By simply connecting to a home network, you can enjoy AVCHD, WMV, DivX, JPEG, MP3 and WMA on your PC or AVCHD files and recorded programmes on the DMR-PWT500. Unlike some recorders the DMR-PWT500 can be used as both server and client.
Stream your digital media from your PC to your TV. Click here for more info.
Server
You can stream from the DMR-PWT500 to Panasonic TVs, Blu-ray players and HD recorders or other DLNA products. You can stream TV recordings, photos or camcorder footage from your hard disc.
Client
You can stream content to the DMR-PWT500 from other DLNA devices – e.g. movies or photos from a Windows PC, TV recordings or photos and camcorder footage from another Panasonic HD recorder.
SD & USB Slot for Videos, Photos and Music Playback
The SD slot lets you enjoy still images and movie files shot with a camera (digital still camera) or HD camcorder on your large screen Full HD TV with HD quality (1920x1080 resolution). The SD Image Viewer also lets you enjoy 3D photos (MPO) and movies (AVCHD) shot by a 3D compatible digital camera and camcorder.
You can also enjoy photos, movies and music archived on a USB memory device.
Product Description
High Definition Recording & Playback onto HDD. Record 2 Programmes Simultaneously with HD Quality. Original Panasonic Skype Functions. DLNA as Server and Client. 3D Archiving and Playback. Built-in Wi-Fi System.
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70 of 72 people found the following review helpful
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Overall very pleased with this. We have it linked to our Samsung TV, AV Receiver and home network with no problems at all.
In summary my main thoughts are:
Pros - Twin HD freeview recording, Pause/rewind Live TV, remembering playback positions of any part watched programmes, Editing of recordings (create more disk space too!), Good build quality, Clear Manual/remote, Wireless, DNLA Server and Client, quick/easy setup and simple to use, BluRay player in same box, clear menus and display on front, clear icons and grouping of series, clarity of picture and sound.
Cons - EPG `DIGA' logo ¼ of screen wasted (can see more information by flicking to `landscape' view though), little slow to scroll through e.g. channels, HD recordings not able to view elsewhere on network, limited appeal of the internet access (shame no iPlayer etc catch up TV - we have this on the TV already though).
One of the main reasons I like this machine is the DNLA Server ability. This works fantastically on all PC's/laptops (Win 7 and XP) both wired and wireless, as well as our Samsung TV's on the network. It's great to be able to watch a recording anywhere in the house. Now we have this we `couldn't' do without it!
The addition of a Bluray player and Wireless make this a great all-in-one box that saves space and minimises clutter of cables.
To conclude this is a feature laden quality box, that is easy to use, but can be made to do a lot more than simply record and playback HD TV and watch Blurays. A larger hard disk and improvement to the layout of the EPG are the only real criticisms. But it does what it says in the blurb and does it very well!
In summary my main thoughts are:
Pros - Twin HD freeview recording, Pause/rewind Live TV, remembering playback positions of any part watched programmes, Editing of recordings (create more disk space too!), Good build quality, Clear Manual/remote, Wireless, DNLA Server and Client, quick/easy setup and simple to use, BluRay player in same box, clear menus and display on front, clear icons and grouping of series, clarity of picture and sound.
Cons - EPG `DIGA' logo ¼ of screen wasted (can see more information by flicking to `landscape' view though), little slow to scroll through e.g. channels, HD recordings not able to view elsewhere on network, limited appeal of the internet access (shame no iPlayer etc catch up TV - we have this on the TV already though).
One of the main reasons I like this machine is the DNLA Server ability. This works fantastically on all PC's/laptops (Win 7 and XP) both wired and wireless, as well as our Samsung TV's on the network. It's great to be able to watch a recording anywhere in the house. Now we have this we `couldn't' do without it!
The addition of a Bluray player and Wireless make this a great all-in-one box that saves space and minimises clutter of cables.
To conclude this is a feature laden quality box, that is easy to use, but can be made to do a lot more than simply record and playback HD TV and watch Blurays. A larger hard disk and improvement to the layout of the EPG are the only real criticisms. But it does what it says in the blurb and does it very well!
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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Very nice looking device, relatively simple to set up, and the quality of Blu-ray playback and recordings is excellent. That however is where the niggles start. The EPG could certainly be improved greatly, and the 'internet' functionality is limited compared to other brands.
The dual tuners is definitely a plus point, being able to record 2 programmes at the same time, but while it is recording, pretty much all other functionality is disabled.
One of the main reasons I bought this particular model is because it is advertised as being a DLNA client and server - so in theory once I had recorded a programe I should be able to watch it in another room using my Media Player. In this department it is thoroughly disappointing!
On the client side the formats it can play back are extremely limited, and the navigation is poor.
On the server side, it does indeed share the recordings, but I have tried several media players and have not found one that can play all recordings. My main media player is a Patriot Box Office which has played eveything I have thrown at it, including HD content with multiple audio streams etc. Yet it wil not play some of the recordings from the Panasonic - It appears to be the HD recodings that do not work.
Another issue is that there seems to be no way of copying a recorded programme onto either a DVD or an external hard drive if you want to keep a copy. This is another major omission.
Please note this is NOT a Blu-Ray recorder - and it does not claim to be. It is a Hard Drive recorder and a Blu-Ray player.
It is generally a good device, but is let down by features that do not live up to the claims made by Panasonic. I'm sure that a lot of these could be fixed in software updates, but time will tell if they will bother.
The dual tuners is definitely a plus point, being able to record 2 programmes at the same time, but while it is recording, pretty much all other functionality is disabled.
One of the main reasons I bought this particular model is because it is advertised as being a DLNA client and server - so in theory once I had recorded a programe I should be able to watch it in another room using my Media Player. In this department it is thoroughly disappointing!
On the client side the formats it can play back are extremely limited, and the navigation is poor.
On the server side, it does indeed share the recordings, but I have tried several media players and have not found one that can play all recordings. My main media player is a Patriot Box Office which has played eveything I have thrown at it, including HD content with multiple audio streams etc. Yet it wil not play some of the recordings from the Panasonic - It appears to be the HD recodings that do not work.
Another issue is that there seems to be no way of copying a recorded programme onto either a DVD or an external hard drive if you want to keep a copy. This is another major omission.
Please note this is NOT a Blu-Ray recorder - and it does not claim to be. It is a Hard Drive recorder and a Blu-Ray player.
It is generally a good device, but is let down by features that do not live up to the claims made by Panasonic. I'm sure that a lot of these could be fixed in software updates, but time will tell if they will bother.
33 of 35 people found the following review helpful
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The problem with all multi-function machines is that they never really are as good as separate PVR or BlueRay players. We will use this as a secondary machine in the bedroom where space is tighter and needs are not so great.
First of all, the spec, HD, twin tuners, Freeview ... all great stuff ... Blue Ray as well in the same box, and by today's standards, a modest 320Gb hard drive recorder ... that is enough for about 80 hours worth of programming ... and wifi internet connection with DNLA access ... so on paper it is all you need (assuming your recording requirements are on the modest side).
Pros first ... very easy to set up, attractive black box and all in all it took 2 minutes to hook all the cables in and get into set up mode and scan for channels. There were some basic security stuff that you can enter as well as pass-codes (in case it is recovered by police ... at least they will know where it came from).
The internet connection was also a breeze, and it will service 802.11n plus is backwardly compatible with g as well.
So within minutes I was up and running and clicking into the TV Guide to check out the interface ... it is not the best ... so much of the guide screen is wasted with 2 large grey boxes that say DIGA that appear to do nothing ... that space could have been used to show program information ... Having said that, the Guide switch toggles to show programs by time ... or by channel ... very useful. You can also show programs by category ... movie, documentary, entertainment, drama, etc which is pretty good.
Selecting a program to view, record or series record is also easy and intuitive, and it will inform you if there is an HD alternative. One thing you don't get is the continuation of the sound of the program you are watching ... so best to leave any searching or programming for the adverts.
Playback of recorded programs is also easy and clear, and I like the fact that the picture in picture image will start to play if you pause for a few seconds ... nice touch.
I was pretty excited when I saw the unit had build in wifi and internet capability, but the content is very poor indeed. No iPlayer ... or ITV/Channel 4 content ... most of what is there I have no interest in ... for example, even the weather content is limited, the nearest place to me was 50 miles away.
I did register for DivX, which was a bit of a faff, and to be honest, I doubt I will use it.
Skype is available if you pay £120 for a camera unit, I think not ... and twitter too ... again, I registered, it was easy enough, but I think I will stick to my iPad.
It did connect very easily into my DNLA server, and I picked up both music and photos with ease ... (I don't have any movies on my NAS drive so cannot comment on how they would load)
I also tried out the USB and SD connections, both my wife and I have cameras that use SD cards, so it is nice and easy to use, (better than wires into the back of the TV)
I have left the BlueRay side of things until last as there is not a lot to say. It works, the picture quality is excellent, and operation is whisper quiet.
In summary, whilst 4 stars is a bit generous, if your needs (esp in terms of capacity) is modest, or if you want something that is easy to set up ... for a spare room/bedroom then this is a good option. It is pricey, but the all important picture quality and noise in operation is very good.
If you seriously want to use it to view internet content ... want to record a lot of stuff (series record can eat up capacity) ... not so good, adequate to poor even ... and as for the user interface ... back to the drawing board I think.
First of all, the spec, HD, twin tuners, Freeview ... all great stuff ... Blue Ray as well in the same box, and by today's standards, a modest 320Gb hard drive recorder ... that is enough for about 80 hours worth of programming ... and wifi internet connection with DNLA access ... so on paper it is all you need (assuming your recording requirements are on the modest side).
Pros first ... very easy to set up, attractive black box and all in all it took 2 minutes to hook all the cables in and get into set up mode and scan for channels. There were some basic security stuff that you can enter as well as pass-codes (in case it is recovered by police ... at least they will know where it came from).
The internet connection was also a breeze, and it will service 802.11n plus is backwardly compatible with g as well.
So within minutes I was up and running and clicking into the TV Guide to check out the interface ... it is not the best ... so much of the guide screen is wasted with 2 large grey boxes that say DIGA that appear to do nothing ... that space could have been used to show program information ... Having said that, the Guide switch toggles to show programs by time ... or by channel ... very useful. You can also show programs by category ... movie, documentary, entertainment, drama, etc which is pretty good.
Selecting a program to view, record or series record is also easy and intuitive, and it will inform you if there is an HD alternative. One thing you don't get is the continuation of the sound of the program you are watching ... so best to leave any searching or programming for the adverts.
Playback of recorded programs is also easy and clear, and I like the fact that the picture in picture image will start to play if you pause for a few seconds ... nice touch.
I was pretty excited when I saw the unit had build in wifi and internet capability, but the content is very poor indeed. No iPlayer ... or ITV/Channel 4 content ... most of what is there I have no interest in ... for example, even the weather content is limited, the nearest place to me was 50 miles away.
I did register for DivX, which was a bit of a faff, and to be honest, I doubt I will use it.
Skype is available if you pay £120 for a camera unit, I think not ... and twitter too ... again, I registered, it was easy enough, but I think I will stick to my iPad.
It did connect very easily into my DNLA server, and I picked up both music and photos with ease ... (I don't have any movies on my NAS drive so cannot comment on how they would load)
I also tried out the USB and SD connections, both my wife and I have cameras that use SD cards, so it is nice and easy to use, (better than wires into the back of the TV)
I have left the BlueRay side of things until last as there is not a lot to say. It works, the picture quality is excellent, and operation is whisper quiet.
In summary, whilst 4 stars is a bit generous, if your needs (esp in terms of capacity) is modest, or if you want something that is easy to set up ... for a spare room/bedroom then this is a good option. It is pricey, but the all important picture quality and noise in operation is very good.
If you seriously want to use it to view internet content ... want to record a lot of stuff (series record can eat up capacity) ... not so good, adequate to poor even ... and as for the user interface ... back to the drawing board I think.
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