By interpolating video data using proprietary algorithms, SD format data is up-converted to 1080 x 1920p HD format video data. This conversion increases the richness of the original data by almost six fold, producing the highest possible image quality when viewing content on a large-screen HDTV.Connect your Panasonic DVD recorder to your Viera flat-panel HDTV via an HDMI cable, and the TV channel setting information is automatically downloaded to the recorder. Once the auto preset download is complete, the DVD recorder will keep whichever TV channel you’re watching as its receiving channel. This means you can record the program you’re watching by just pressing the Record button on the Viera remote. With Viera Link, you don’t have to worry about setting the recorder to the right channel every time you want to record something.The Panasonic DMR-EA18K DVD recorder is equipped with an SD Memory Card slot and USB terminal, which makes it easy to view photos from your digital camera. Just slip the SD card into the slot or use the cable to connect the camera to the USB terminal, and you’re ready to enjoy a spectacular big-screen slideshow with family and friends. You can even listen to music recorded onto a USB device while viewing your photos.All of Panasonic’s DVD recorder models are designed in compliance with Panasonic’s universal design principles. Frequently used buttons are located at the top of the main unit to make them easier to see when the unit is placed in a rack and you need to look down when operating it. Both the remote control and Graphical User Interface (GUI) were designed for easy use by everyone, based on the results of a Panasonic survey.
Panasonic DMR-EA18K Tunerless 1080p Upconverting DVD Recorder
Published: 01 July 2009 7:18 PM CDTPosted in: DVD Recorders

1.0 out of 5 stars
Not so great
I bought this as I was upgrading my home theater, and I needed an upscaler to upscale my SD Tivo for my video projector.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not user friendly
To say I was surprisingly disappointed is an understatement. I have owned Panasonic products before and was very pleased. However, I can not say the same for the EA18.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful picture, Doesn’t record
Connection with the HDMI cable was easy, and everything looked great. I was able to play DVDs without a problem, and really liked the user interface.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent product
I bought this DVD recorder because I wanted a Panasonic to match my Panasonic LCD and take profit of the Viera link.