Grundig GUFSAT01SD

Bush BFSAT01SD

Goodmans GFSAT100SD

Discontinued Freesat TVs with Freesat Built In:

Panasonic TX-32LZD81

Panasonic TX-37LZD81

Panasonic TH-42PZ81B

Panasonic TH-46PZ81B

Panasonic TH-50PZ81B

Currently ITV’s HD content is flagged with “Copy Never” codes, which prevent it from being copied by the new Panasonic  Blu-ray recorders from [...]]]> ITV is in talks with freesat and Panasonic regarding its High Definition broadcasts and the ability to record/archive HD  programmes to Blu-ray discs.

Currently ITV’s HD content is flagged with “Copy Never” codes, which prevent it from being copied by the new Panasonic  Blu-ray recorders from the hard disc to Blu-ray.

The BBC allows its HD content to be copied once, from the machine’s hard drive. See this post

ITV is talking to both parties in order to find a suitable solution to the issue for HD content, that will be in line with the broadcaster’s programmed rights contracts.

Thanks to its two Freesat tuners, the Panasonic DMR-XS350 DVD Recorder can record two [...]]]> The Panasonic DMR-XS350 DVD Recorder with Hard Drive and DVD recorder was released in June 2009 the XS350 includes twin High Definition freesat satellite tuners and the ability to record and play HD content to and from the built-in 250GB hard drive.

Thanks to its two Freesat tuners, the Panasonic DMR-XS350 DVD Recorder can record two different TV programmes, even if they overlap. This means that you wil never have to miss your favourite television programme again. You can recorded up to 331 hours of video on the internal hard disk in EP mode, or over 37 hours in HD quality. You can also record Standard Definition DVDs for playback in any normal DVD player.

The Panasonic DMR-XS350 DVD Recorder offers superb picture quality, thanks to its 1080p output over HDMI and Panasonic’s Chroma Processor and P4HD image processing. Optical and coaxial digital audio outputs are both present, as well as support for audio over HDMI.

VIERA CAST is supported by the Panasonic DMR-XS350 DVD Recorder with Hard Drive, which enables you to view YouTube and Picasa content online with your TV! Keen photographers will also appreciate the SD/SDHC memory card slot and JPEG viewing, while video buffs can plug in a USB drive to view downloaded DivX content over the USB 2.0 port.

• Profile 2.0 (BD Live)
• 250GB Hard Drive
• Record to DVD
• Record in HD to Hard Drive
• Freesat+ built in
• Record multiple programmes
• Connect HD Devices
• Jukebox with Gracenote
• Viera Cast
• Episode Guide

More Info:

• Panasonic Website Product Page
• Panasonic HD Everything Website
• User Manual
• Review From Trusted Reviews
• freesat Channels

Two different TV programmes can be recorded simultaneously. There is no need to [...]]]> The Panasonic DMR-BS750 Freesat+ HDR was released in June 2009, the DMR-BS750 is a twin HD freesat satellite tuner with a 250GB hard disc drive with Blu-ray disc recorder, enabling High Definition recordings on the hard disc to be archived to Blu-ray discs.

Two different TV programmes can be recorded simultaneously. There is no need to worry about missing out on recording a programme when two programmes overlap. In DR mode, the DMR-BS750 can record digital broadcasts in Full-HD picture quality. It can also stream-record and output the 5.1 channel surround sound signals (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus) contained in HD broadcasts. When connected to a 5.1 channel digital amp, the DMR-BS750 lets users enjoy outstanding surround sound while watching a TV program or playing back a recording.

• HD Recording
• 250 GB Hard Disc Drive
• Blu-Ray Recorder and Player
• Integrated Twin HD Satellite Tuner (Compatible with Freesat+)
• Record two programmes simultaneously
• Full HD Recording (in DR mode on HDD)
• High Quality Picture And Sound
• PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus
• High Precision 4:4:4
• P4HD
• Built-in Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD Decoder
• Silent Technology
• Easy to Use
• Viera Link
• Music Juke Box with Gracenote
• Network Ready
• Compatible with VIERA Cast
• Compatible with BD-Live and Bonusview
• HD Movie AVCHD Copying and Playback with SD Memory Card Slot and USB Terminal
• Jpeg Full HD Viewing with USB Terminal and SD Memory Card Slot
• USB Terminal for MP3, JPEG, AND DivX Playback

BD Live
Programmes that have been recorded and stored in the hard disk drive can be converted to the H.264 format and saved. The H.264 format lets viewers use their hard disk drive space more efficiently or store more TV programmes on a single Blu-ray Disc. Up to 24 hours of HD content can be stored on one Blu-ray disc (in high speed copy mode), meaning you could get a whole series of your favourite programmes on one disc.

Dolby + DTS-HD
In terms of audio, the new DMR-BS850 support the superior surround sound of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-Master Audio Essential on Blu-ray Disc media. Users can connect the recorder to a compatible amplifier and enjoy the stunningly high quality 7.1-channel surround sound of Blu-ray Discs.

Viera Cast
The new recorders also support Panasonic’s VIERA CAST Internet function, so users can easily access Internet content such as YouTube and Picasa Web Albums and view it on a large-screen TV.

Making it easy for anyone to record, play and save Full HD content, the DMR-BS850 digital recorder from Panasonic bring users a big step forward into the HD age.

Freesat+
Recording and Viewing Freedom with freesat+ Twin Tuner – With more than 140 digital TV and radio channels to choose from it’s fairly likely that at some point you’ll want to record two programmes broadcast at the same time. The freesat+ Twin Tuner allows you the freedom to do this and offers a multitude of other viewing and recording options.

HD Recording
In DR mode you can record a digital broadcast signal, without the slightest change in quality, directly to your HDD. The precise Full HD picture quality, 5.1ch surround sound, subtitle and audio description, all recorded perfectly and ready to view.

Pause TV
Pause Live TV lets you freeze TV programmes just like pausing a DVD. Select “Pause Live TV” on the VIERA Link Menu and the TV programme is temporarily saved on the hard disk drive. You can watch the rest of the programme, right from the stopped frame, at a later time.

More Info:

• Panasonic Website Product Page
• Panasonic HD Everything Website
• User Manual
• Review from Cnet.co.uk
• freesat Channels

Two different TV programmes can be recorded simultaneously. There is no need to [...]]]> The Panasonic DMR-BS850 Freesat+ HDR was released in June 2009, the DMR-BS850 is a twin HD freesat satellite tuner with a 500GB hard disc drive with Blu-ray disc recorder, enabling High Definition recordings on the hard disc to be archived to Blu-ray discs.

Two different TV programmes can be recorded simultaneously. There is no need to worry about missing out on recording a programme when two programmes overlap. In DR mode, the DMR-BS850 can record digital broadcasts in Full-HD picture quality. It can also stream-record and output the 5.1 channel surround sound signals (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus) contained in HD broadcasts. When connected to a 5.1 channel digital amp, the DMR-BS850 lets users enjoy outstanding surround sound while watching a TV program or playing back a recording.

• HD Recording
• 500 GB Hard Disc Drive
• Blu-Ray Recorder and Player
• Integrated Twin HD Satellite Tuner (Compatible with Freesat+)
• Record two programmes simultaneously
• Full HD Recording (in DR mode on HDD)
• High Quality Picture And Sound
• PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus
• High Precision 4:4:4
• P4HD
• Built-in Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD Decoder
• Silent Technology
• Easy to Use
• Viera Link
• Music Juke Box with Gracenote
• Network Ready
• Compatible with VIERA Cast
• Compatible with BD-Live and Bonusview
• HD Movie AVCHD Copying and Playback with SD Memory Card Slot and USB Terminal
• Jpeg Full HD Viewing with USB Terminal and SD Memory Card Slot
• USB Terminal for MP3, JPEG, AND DivX Playback

BD Live
Programmes that have been recorded and stored in the hard disk drive can be converted to the H.264 format and saved. The H.264 format lets viewers use their hard disk drive space more efficiently or store more TV programmes on a single Blu-ray Disc. Up to 24 hours of HD content can be stored on one Blu-ray disc (in high speed copy mode), meaning you could get a whole series of your favourite programmes on one disc.

Dolby + DTS-HD
In terms of audio, the new DMR-BS850 support the superior surround sound of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-Master Audio Essential on Blu-ray Disc media. Users can connect the recorder to a compatible amplifier and enjoy the stunningly high quality 7.1-channel surround sound of Blu-ray Discs.

Viera Cast
The new recorders also support Panasonic’s VIERA CAST Internet function, so users can easily access Internet content such as YouTube and Picasa Web Albums and view it on a large-screen TV.

Making it easy for anyone to record, play and save Full HD content, the DMR-BS850 digital recorder from Panasonic bring users a big step forward into the HD age.

Freesat+
Recording and Viewing Freedom with freesat+ Twin Tuner – With more than 140 digital TV and radio channels to choose from it’s fairly likely that at some point you’ll want to record two programmes broadcast at the same time. The freesat+ Twin Tuner allows you the freedom to do this and offers a multitude of other viewing and recording options.

HD Recording
In DR mode you can record a digital broadcast signal, without the slightest change in quality, directly to your HDD. The precise Full HD picture quality, 5.1ch surround sound, subtitle and audio description, all recorded perfectly and ready to view.

Pause TV
Pause Live TV lets you freeze TV programmes just like pausing a DVD. Select “Pause Live TV” on the VIERA Link Menu and the TV programme is temporarily saved on the hard disk drive. You can watch the rest of the programme, right from the stopped frame, at a later time.

More Info:

• Panasonic Website Product Page
• Panasonic HD Everything Website
• User Manual
• Review from Home Cinema Choice
• Review from Trusted Reviews
• Review from Stuff
• Review from Tech Radar
• Review from AVreview.co.uk
• freesat Channels

There are lots of images and screen shots of the EPG etc on the nine page review and is well worth a look even if you [...]]]> Trusted Reviews have reviewd the forthcoming freesat Panasonic DMR-BS850 awarding it a staggering 10/10, we can’t see how they can award it that high with an opening price of £1000.

There are lots of images and screen shots of the EPG etc on the nine page review and is well worth a look even if you can only dream about buying one at the moment, the price will fall with time……

See the review here

Update: Cnet have also reviewed the Panasonic BS750 this is the smaller capacity hard disc drive version of the BS850 and awarded it 9/10 you can see the Cnet review here

“Overall the BS850 I’d rate the BS850 as an amazing bit of kit. Panasonic has launched a number of BD recorders [...]]]> Home Cinema Choice have had their hands on the flagship Panasonic DMR-BS850 the all singing and dancing PVR with twin freesat HD tuners and Blu-ray recorder. In a glowing review they have awarded it 5/5

“Overall the BS850 I’d rate the BS850 as an amazing bit of kit. Panasonic has launched a number of BD recorders globally (in Japan, France, Australia, with Germany to come shortly), but none are an exact match of this model. It’s unique and more than a little brilliant.”

The review can be seen here.

The three models are:

“The on-board Freesat HD tuner is probably the most tangible benefit, but who wouldn’t also be at least intrigued by a contrast ratio deemed to be ‘infinite’? Exactly.

Broadcast TV reception is impressive – [...]]]> The latest freesat HD TV from Panasonic has been reviewed and awarded 5 stars from the experts at What Hi-Fi Sound and Vision.

“The on-board Freesat HD tuner is probably the most tangible benefit, but who wouldn’t also be at least intrigued by a contrast ratio deemed to be ‘infinite’? Exactly.

Broadcast TV reception is impressive – even the analogue tuner offers natural colours and coherent motion tracking.

Freesat tuner delivers lustrous images
And there’s no doubt you’ll get bored by the current HD content of the Freesat platform before you get bored of looking at the lustrous, detailed and refined images the Freesat tuner delivers. Oh, for more HD channels.

A switch to DVD movies brings more good news. Even in the blackest of scenes, the Panasonic offers strong levels of detail and exemplary contrasts. Motion is handled tidily, and colours are neutral, subtle and believable.

Up the ante to Blu-ray discs at 1080p/24fps, and the ‘G10’s command of colour, contrast and detail is even more impressive. Very complex patterns can cause it a moment’s anxiety, but it’s a very impressive plasma set overall.”

Looks like Panasonic have another winner on their hands with the TX-P42G10 following on from the success of the PZ81 series freesat HD TV’s last year.

We can only agree that more HD channels would be a bonus, hopefully soon….

The full review can be seen on their website whathifi.com and the P42G10 goes head to head in a supertest of 40-42in TVs in the May 2009 issue of What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision, on sale April 8th.

You can see the full specification, availability and prices here.