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Product Specifications
Technical Details
- 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, multiple-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 (for use with compatible A/V receiver and speaker system)
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Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description
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 variety of disc and digital audio formats, front A/V inputs, Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel surround-sound compatibility, and a multibrand remote control. 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 can 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), multiple 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 lets you record a TV show while 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 can 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 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 control, remote batteries, audio/video cables, and printed operating instructions.
Product Description
The Panasonic PV-D4744 Double Feature DVD Player and VHS VCR combines two essential components of a home-theater system into one - and then some. Besides recording and playing HQ VHS tapes, it can play DVD and DVD-R video discs, CD, CD-R and CD-RW audio discs - even MP3 discs 8-Event/1-Month programmable timer Front A/V input 1 S-Video output Discrete Component Video output 181 Channel integrated MTS TV Tuner is also ready for optional connectivity to Cable-TV and/or DSS service Automatic Clock Set Multifunction LED screen On TV Screen menus in English, French and Spanish Panasonic Universal Home-Theater Remote Tower Designed for NTSC Includes 110-120V AC Power Cord, User Guide and Manufacturer's Warranty Approximate Dimensions - 3.8H x 16.9W x 14.3 Deep Color - Black
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39 of 39 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Just one little frustrating issue,
By Aragorn the Traveler (Houston, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Panasonic PV-D4744 Progressive-Scan DVD/VCR Combo , Black (Electronics)
Okay, you're looking for a combo unit that will record and play your VHS tapes AND play DVD's. You don't want to spend too much money, but you want something that will work well. This MIGHT be your unit. I've had mine in use for several months without any problem...except for one pesky quality. It's hard to stop the tape exactly where you want to stop. It's like a freight train; it takes anywhere from 15 seconds to 3 minutes of reel/tape time to get it to stop or play. This is especially frustrating when you're zipping past an unwanted (versus those informative and desireable) commercials. It's also a pain when you want to replay one sentence, but the closest you can come is to replay most of the scene. It's just not accurate enough to stop/rewind/play precisely where you want to.
The picture quality is very good and it's simple enough to use (although the remote has as many difficult to read buttons as a space shuttle), but it's lack of precision control on the VHS tape is bothersome and frustrating. All in all, it's still a lot of technology for the price. You just have to decide how much patience you have for imprecise tape controls.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great buy,
This review is from: Panasonic PV-D4744 Progressive-Scan DVD/VCR Combo , Black (Electronics)
I bought this item after a bad experience with a Cyberhome DVD player. The cyberhome worked for about 2 DVD's before having problems. On the 4th DVD in the Cyberhome player, the thing froze and I couldn't eject the DVD. I had to take it apart to remove the DVD from the player. I am very happy with the panasonic PV-D4744 DVD/VCR combo. I have only used the VHS side a couple of times. The VHS is nothing special. If you're looking for great technology in a VCR, then you might want to think about upgrading to DVD. However, the VHS works fine for your old tapes you have laying around. The DVD performs very well. I have tried some of the features and was pleased with the ability to pause and use slow motion in both forward and reverse. Since I bought the PV-D4744 a few months ago, I have probably watched somewhere in the neighborhood of 60 DVD's. I have not had any problems with this system so far. If you are on a budget and you would like to find a good DVD/VCR combo that performs well, I would highly recommend the PV-D4744 from panasonic.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
moving into the 21st century...finally !,
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This review is from: Panasonic PV-D4744 Progressive-Scan DVD/VCR Combo , Black (Electronics)
I finally decided to join the rest of humanity, and get a DVD player, and this nice "Double Feature" Panasonic VHS/DVD Combo was the right price and fit my needs.
I'm "reading challenged" when it comes to electronics manuals; they could be written in an unknown language for all the help they are to me, but this machine is simple enough for even me to program the essentials. I was able to figure out how to set it up manually (I'm in an area where that is necessary), and play my first DVD and record a tape from a TV program without too much trouble, or too much time. The lightweight remote has 20 buttons on the bottom half of it, but all the essential ones are on the perimeters making it easy to use, and as my TV is also Panasonic, I can get by with this single remote for everyday use. Other features I will probably never use include a 24 hour lock feature, auto shut-off, multiple angle and zoom capability, and much more. The size is the same as my old VHS player so it doesn't take up much room, and I don't think anyone who wants a "combo" can do better in this low price range. I have had very good luck with Panasonic products as far as longevity, and so far, I'm impressed with how much I have compared with how much I spent, and think the value is excellent. Update 11/16/05. After over a year of constant use, I'm as pleased with this product as I was the day I bought it. Both tape and DVD slots are working smoothly, and picture quality is good.
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