by Panasonic will release seven new models of the Blu-ray recorder “4K DIGA” equipped with a 4K tuner on October 29th. All models are equipped with a “drama/animation recording” function that automatically records programs of a specified time and genre for about 90 days. The triple 4K tuner model is available in 4TB HDD “DMR-4T402”, 3TB “DMR-4T302”, and 2TB “DMR-4T202”, all of which are open prices. The estimated retail price is around 145,000 yen for the 4T402, around 110,000 yen for the 4T302, and around 95,000 yen for the DMR-4T202.
The double 4K tuner and single 4K tuner models are available in 2TB and 1TB models. The price is an open price, and the estimated retail price is around 87,000 yen for the 2TB “DMR-4W202” and around 81,000 yen for the 1TB “DMR-4W102” with a double 4K tuner. A single 4K tuner with a 2TB “DMR-4S202” costs around 83,000 yen, and a 1TB “DMR-4S102” costs around 75,000 yen.
The 4T / 4W series adopts a “solid construction design” that expresses Japanese architecture’s relatively horizontal and vertical appearance and a robust and straightforward structure. By changing the circuit board and optimizing the heat dissipation efficiency, the volume has been reduced by 27% from the conventional model, and the size has been reduced.
The 4S series of single 4K tuners has been developed as a Blu-ray recorder “House Cloud DIGA” that allows you to enjoy TV programs, photos, videos, and music in cooperation with your smartphone. It has a white-collar compact body.
The 4T series can record three programs of 4K broadcasting simultaneously, and the 4W series can record two programs of 4K broadcasting simultaneously. All models can record three programs of terrestrial, BS, and CS digital broadcasting simultaneously and support UHD BD playback.
It supports the 4K long-time recording mode of the new 4K satellite broadcasting. It compresses the video while retaining the elements such as high resolution and wide color gamut unique to 4K with the original 4K HEVC encoder. You can enjoy high-definition, colorful and dynamic contrast expression even in long-time recording mode.
In the future, in addition to supporting “simple setting takeover” that allows you to easily take over settings by acquiring information from existing equipment when newly installing equipment, “moving” in 4K / HDR of the new 4K satellite broadcast program also supports “dubbing” and “room jump link” of the new 4K satellite broadcasting. In addition, you can search for programs you care about and make recording reservations via LINE.
With “automatic video format switching,” 4K programs sent in 4K / HDR (HLG) format can be automatically converted to video according to the connected TV and output via HDMI, as well as the original 4K compatible engine “4K Real Chroma”. With the “processor,” you can enjoy “4K video with a high degree of freshness and a natural texture and three-dimensional effect.”
“Drama/animation recording” that automatically records for about 90 days
It is equipped with a “drama/animation recording” function popular with a fully automatic design. If you select a drama or anime genre in the present time zone, the drama/animation work broadcast in the same time zone will be recorded automatically.
You can specify up to two genres for recording, and you can select not only “Drama & Anime” but also “Drama & Drama” and “Anime & Anime.” You can also record a unique drama that is broadcast in a single shot. If you record and set a terrestrial digital drama that starts broadcasting from 19:00 to 22:00, you can save it for about 90 days, which is equivalent to one course, and you can also watch one course.
The preset time zones are “morning (6: 00-13: 00)”, “afternoon (13: 00-19: 00)”, “golden time (19: 00-23: 00)”, and “midnight (23: 00)”. 00-4: 00 * Animation is until 5:00)”, and you cannot set any time. The target channel is terrestrial digital / BS. The number of selected channels is all channels, and individual selection is also possible. The programs automatically recorded are programs whose first genre is “drama” for 10 minutes or more, or programs whose first genre is “animation / special effects.”
A feature is that the storage area dedicated to “recording” is secured on the HDD, and the storage area for standard recording is not overwhelmed by the “recording.” The storage for recording is only the internal HDD, and the storage area for recording cannot be expanded using an external HDD. Still, the program can be moved from the storage area for recording to the storage area for standard recording with a single button. It can be transferred. The storage area for standard recording can be expanded with an external HDD.
The HDD area dedicated to recording can be selected from 810/560 / 300GB for models of 2TB or more and 520/370 / 210GB for 1TB models. The recording quality can be selected from DR to 15x recording, and the default is 5x recording mode.
The recording list screen has also been renewed to match the installation of “Drama / Anime Recording.” The display area and the number of programs to be displayed have been expanded to display up to 12 programs on one screen. The number of characters that display program information has also increased to 40, allowing you to check the program content at a glance.
The maximum number of tabs that can be displayed has been increased to 17. Eight tabs can be freely changed, and you can customize your favorite one from 12 main genres and 118 sub-genres.
In response to user feedback, the number of recordable titles has increased from 3,000 to 10,000. It has become possible to record and store short programs that are popular at home. It also supports quick-view playback, which is in high demand and can play 1.3 / 1.6x speed for both 2K / 4K broadcasting. It is the first in the industry to support 1.6x fast-view playback of 4K broadcast recorded programs. Double-speed playback can be operated with the play button on the remote control.
It also supports significant video distribution services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Hulu, so you can enjoy video distribution services via a recorder even if your TV does not support net video. 4K / HDR playback is also possible with video distribution services. Internet videos are also processed by the original “4K Real Chroma Processor” and can enjoy “fresh and beautiful images.” radio is also available. However, the YouTube app is not supported on all models.
Automatically “take out programs” using Bluetooth.
All models are newly equipped with Bluetooth. The “Take out program” function that can be used with the free smartphone app “DokodemoDIGA” supports “Transfer now” that automatically transfers recorded programs to smartphones and tablets via Bluetooth.
Suppose you specify the program you want to take out in advance with the app. In that case, the recorder and smartphone/tablet will be automatically connected via Bluetooth, and the program will be transferred. The resolution at the time of “take out the program” has also been enhanced to 1080p / full HD. In addition, it also supports real-time viewing of new 4K satellite broadcasting and background playback. You can also play picture-in-picture on iOS.
The “Easy Disc Save Function” that automatically backs up photos and videos taken with smartphones, digital cameras, camcorders, etc., to BD supports smartphone settings. If you insert a BD disc, the photos and videos sent to the DIGA will be automatically saved to the disc when the power is turned off.
With the “Home Cloud Function,” you can send photos and videos from your smartphone/tablet to a DIGA installed in a remote location. In December, a function to share photos and videos saved in DIGA with smartphones/tablets of family members living away and a function to share with 4K VIERA in the fall of 2009 will be added in the update.
When combined with the 4K VIERA TV, the program information is uniquely transmitted from the DIGA. The 4K VIERA AI automatically optimizes the video and audio, and the “auto AI image quality/sound quality” is enhanced.
The output is 2 HDMI for the 4T series and 1 for the 4W / 4S series. Common to all models, one USB 2.0 system is installed on the front, and one USB 3.0 system is installed on the back. It also has a LAN terminal.
The power consumption is about 27W for 4T402 / 302, about 26W for 4T202 / 4W202 / 4S202, and about 24W for 4W102 / 4S102.
External dimensions are 430 x 179 x 49 mm (width x depth x height) for the 4T series, 430 x 179 x 49 mm (width x depth x height) for the 4W series, and 215 x 215 x 80 mm (width x depth x height) for the 4S series. height),
The weight of 4T402 / 302 is about 2.4kg, that of 4T202 / 4W202 is about 2.2kg, and that of 4T102 is about 1.9kg. 4S202 weighs about 2.1kg, and 4S102 weighs about 1.9g.
