Panasonic PV-D4745K Dual-Deck Progressive Scan DVD Player/VCR Combo (Black)

Preserve your classic VHS collection while still enjoying the latest digital formats with the Panasonic PV-D4745K dual-deck DVD player/VCR combo. The PV-D4745K supports such disc types as DVD, DVD-RAM, CD, CD-R/RW, and VCD while also playing MP3 and JPEG files burned onto a CD-R. As a result, you don't need to purchase a separate component to listen to music or view photo slideshows on your TV. The DVD player also offers a progressive scan output that produces a higher resolution picture when connected to an HD or HD-ready TV. Referred to as 480 for the number of horizontal lines that compose the video image, progressive scan creates a picture using twice the scan lines of a conventional DVD picture, resulting in a sharper picture with virtually no jagged-edge motion artifacts. The built-in four-head VCR, meanwhile, also offers outstanding picture quality while recording all your favorite shows. The unit includes a 181-channel TV/cable TV tuner and a one-month/eight-event programming timer, so it's possible to capture every episode of Project Runway even if you leave town for a few weeks. And thanks to such features as commercial skip, an index search, and a tape position display, it's never been easier to navigate your way through a VHS tape. Other VCR features include an auto clock set (no more flashing "12:00" displays), an auto channel setup, and hi-fi stereo sound.Speaking of audio, the DVD player is equipped with DTS and Dolby Digital outputs, letting you enjoy 5.1-channel surround sound performance when connected to a compatible A/V receiver. Viewers with traditional stereo speakers won't be left in the cold, however, as the PV-D4745K also offers a virtual surround option that creates a 3D soundscape through two-channel systems.And no DVD player is complete without a variety of playback extras, and the PV-D4745K is no slouch in this department. The multi-angle playback (available with select discs) lets you watch your favorite scenes from several different angles, while the multi-speed scan and slow is great for skipping ahead. And should you need to take a closer look at a frame, simply employ the digital picture zoom. Other details include an A/V optimizer, program play, and subtitling in up to 32 languages. The PV-D4745K measures 16.9 by 3.7 by 10 inches (W x H x D) and is backed by a one-year warranty on parts and a 90-day warranty on labor. What's in the BoxPV-D4745K DVD player/VCR, remote control, two AA batteries, RF coaxial cable, user's manual.

• Dual-deck progressive scan DVD player/4-head hi-fi VCR combo with 1-month/8-event timer
• Supports DVD, DVD-RAM, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, VCD, MP3-CD, and JPEG playback formats
• Progressive scan output produces high-resolution picture with minimal motion artifacts
• Multi-angle playback and digital picture zoom (DVD); commercial skip and index search (VCR)
• DTS and Dolby Digital optical output