Panasonic PV-D4744 Progressive-Scan DVD/VCR Combo , Black

Space-saving and convenient, this Panasonic DVD player and VHS VCR combines two essential components of the home theater system into one. Great for audio play, too, it plays CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs, in addition to MP3s saved on CD-R/RW discs. The versatile player is backed by built-in simulated surround sound and has outputs for Dolby Digital and DTS Surround. Ready to play straight out of the box, it’s sized to stack with other home theater components and comes well equipped for connection with a front A/V input, an S-video output and discrete component video output. Features 4-head Hi-fi VHS VCR with automatic head cleaner, 8-event/1-month programmable timer, 181-channel integrated MTS TV tuner that’s ready for optional connectivity to cable TV or DSS service, automatic clock set, multi-function LED screen, on-screen TV menus in English, French and Spanish, and NTSC compatibility. Records and plays HQ VHS tapes, and plays DVD and DVD-R video discs. Includes AC power cord, universal home theater remote tower and user’s guide. Black. 3-4/5Hx16-9/10Wx14-3/10D”.
Panasonic’s full-featured PV-D4744 integrates a high-quality, progressive-scan DVD player and four-head, hi-fi VCR. It features compatibility with a lot of disc and digital audio formats, front A/V inputs, Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel surround-sound compatibility, and a multibrand remote regulate. And since it’s the same width as standard audio components, the PV-D4744K will fit nicely into an attractive-looking home theater system.

On the DVD side, the PV-D4744 is compatible with DVD movie and CD audio, DVD-R, DVD-RAM, Video CD (VCD), and CD-R/RW discs. You’ll be able to also play MP3 and WMA digital audio and view JPEG images burned to CD-R/CD-RW discs. Other features include 5 Smooth Motion scan speeds (from 5x to 100x), a couple of angle viewing, karaoke disc compatibility, and picture zoom (up to 2x).

The VCR’s four-head design ensures smooth slow-motion tape play (forward and reverse) and clear still-frame images, and with hi-fi sound the unit records and plays back stereo audio tracks. The unit even allows you to record a TV show at the same time as watching a DVD at the same time. By receiving the Extended Data Service signal from your local PBS channel (where available), the PV-D4744K sets its own clock and date. Furthermore, a 24-hour backup system saves the settings and, in the event of a power outage, resets them automatically when the power is restored.

Front audio/video inputs make it easy to hook up your camcorder or gaming device. A set of left/right analog-audio outputs channel audio to Dolby Pro Logic receivers and stereo televisions. Both Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel surround-sound signals will also be routed through the player’s digital-audio output for direct connection to a full-featured A/V receiver. The player simulates surround sound from DVD programs for a spacious effect from any two speakers.

Other features include auto VCR head cleaning and tape-position display, a trilingual onscreen display (English, Spanish, French), and Energy Star compliance.

Tech Talk
Progressive scanning: Progressive scanning displays all of the horizontal lines of a picture at one time, as a single frame. A progressive scanning DVD player converts the interlaced (480i) video from DVD into progressive (480p) format for connection to a progressive display. It dramatically increases the vertical resolution.

What’s in the Box
PV-D4744 DVD/VCR combo, remote regulate, remote batteries, audio/video cables, and printed operating instructions.
Progressive-scan DVD player and hi-fi VCR combo; measures 16.9 x 3.7 x 10.8 inches (W x H x D)
4-head VCR ensures smooth slow-motion tape play, a couple of-angle DVD viewing, karaoke disc compatibility
Compatible with DVD movie and CD audio, DVD-R, DVD-RAM, Video CD (VCD), and CD-R/RW discs, MP3, WMA, and JPEG
2 A/V in (1 front, 1 rear), 1 A/V out, 1 component out, 1 S-video out, 2 RF, 1 optical digital audio out
Dolby Digital and DTS surround-sound outputs (to be used with compatible A/V receiver and speaker system)