Panasonic DMR-ES18 Region Free DVD Recorder Specifications:

An Excellent recorder to record in Pal ot NTSC. IF you will be using it with a NTSC tv to Play Pal dvd movies, you should consider getting a video converter

You can make PAL or NTSC DVD recordings on re-writable DVD-RW discs or write-once DVD-R discs (for playback on nearly all current DVD players from most brands)

Warning: All dvd recorders are encrypted by a copy-protection format that will prevent you from recording copyrighted movies. However, we do have a copy-protection eliminator box that will allow you to record VHS and DVD movies into this dvd recorded. Please remember that the use of this product should be for you own home use only, and should not be used for commercial duplication. These products should only be used to make backup copies of videos under "fair use". We do not promote any illegal copying of copyrighted material.

You can make PAL or NTSC DVD recordings on re-writable DVD-RW discs or write-once DVD-R discs (for playback on nearly all current DVD players from most brands).

Key Features:

• Plays any region PAL or NTSC DVD-Video, DIVX, DVD-Audio, DVD-R, DVD-RW and Video CD
• Recording and playback:
• Records PAL to PAL
• Records NTSC to NTSC
• Records PAL to NTSC with the use of a video converter
• Records NTSC to PAL with the use of a video converter
• Plays PAL on PAL TV or Multi-System TV
• Plays NTSC on NTSC TV or Multi-System TV
• Plays NTSC DISCS on Any tv. On a Pal tv or a NTSC TV.
• Does not Play PAL on NTSC TV, you will need to purchase a video converter with this dvd recorder.
• Digital progressive scan
• 54MHz/10-bit video DAC
• 96kHz/24-bit audio DAC
• Selectable interlaced/progressive-scan video (playback only)
• De-interlacer with 3-2 pull down processing
• Built-in PAL BG, I, D/K TV tuner
• Auto/manual recording
• Remote (multi-brand for TVs)
• 16-15/16"W x 3-3/16"H x 12-5/16"D
• Warranty: 1 year parts & 90 days labor
• Modified to play "Region 1,2,3,4,5 or 6" coded DVDs
• Records in "ALL" regions format for worldwide compatibility
• 110-240 volts 50/60 Hertz dual voltage for use World-Wide

Outputs:

• Two stereo audio recording modes: Dolby(R) Digital 2.0 and PCM
• Optical digital output for Dolby Digital/DTS(R)/PCM (96kHz/24-bit-capable)
• 3 sets of A/V inputs (composite and S-video), including 1 front-panel set
• 1 set of A/V outputs (composite, S-video, and 480i/480p component video)
• RF input/output for antenna/cable signals
• Includes:
• Remote
• Batteries for Remote
• Instruction manual
• Stereo AV cables