| Disc capacity: | 1 | 
| Progressive scan: | Yes | 
| Playback formats: | DVD-Video, DVD-Audio (2 channel), DVD-RAM, DVD-R (recorded on Panasonic units), Video CD, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and JPEG/TIFF discs | 
| Built-in hard disk drive: | Yes | 
| Hard disk capacity: | 160 GB (stores up to 284 hours of programming) | 
| Relief recording: | Yes | 
| Recording capability: | Yes | 
| Recordable disc types: | DVD-RAM, DVD-R | 
| Selectable recording modes: | XP/SP/LP/EP/FR | 
| Audio recording level control: | No | 
| Bilingual recording: | Yes (DVD-RAM only) | 
| Playlist playback: | Yes | 
| PC Card slot: | Yes (compatible with Standard PC Card, SD Memory Card, CompactFlash Card, MultiMediaCard, Smart Media Card, and Memory Stick) | 
| TV Guide Onscreen program guide: | Yes (DVD recorder must be connected to a TV antenna and able to receive a terrestrial broadcast that includes EPG data in the transmission) | 
| Aspect ratio: | 16:9 widescreen, 4:3 standard | 
| Jog/shuttle dial: | Time slip roller and button | 
| Dialog enhancer: | Yes | 
| Frame advance: | Yes | 
| Reverse-frame step: | Yes | 
| Slow motion playback: | Yes | 
| Cinema mode: | Yes | 
| Remote control: | Univerasl (TV/DVD) | 
| Picture control: | Brightness, color, contrast, gamma | 
| VCR capability: | No | 
| Audio inputs: | 3 audio L/R | 
| Audio outputs: | 2 L/R, optical digital | 
| Headphone jack: | No | 
| Video outputs: | 1 component video (switchable), 2 S-video, 2 composite video | 
| Video inputs: | 3 composite video, 3 S-video, 1 RF (UHF/VHF), 1 IEEE 1394 input | 
| Surround-sound output: | DTS and Dolby Digital surround sound | 
| Virtual surround sound: | Yes | 
| Width: | 16.94 inches | 
| Height: | 3.12 inches | 
| Depth: | 11.47 inches | 
| Weight: | 9.9 pounds | 
| In the box: | DVD video recorder with built-in hard disk drive, universal remote control, DVD-RAM disc, RCA cables, user's manual, warranty information |