Record and playback to Blu-ray, DVD or HDD or take advantage of Smart networking - the Panasonic DMRBWT850 offers the ultimate in home entertainment.
Please note - not all features & Apps may be available in every territory
Apps are variable, may be withdrawn and are not under the control of Richer Sounds
Please also note Freeview is not available in the Republic of Ireland
Please ensure you are happy with this prior to order.
Archive your collections to Blu-ray
This versatile unit allows you to record onto a variety of discs, from DVDs to Blu-rays. Blu-ray recording allows you to preserve your favourite programmes, movies and personal recordings at the highest quality possible, with full support for Full HD.
Record to DVD
DVD recording is also on hand for standard definition content. With support for a wide variety of disc formats including DVD-RAM, the DMR-BWT850 gives you the greatest flexibility in creating and archiving your video collection.
4K UHD upscaling and 4K JPEG playback
With 4K UHD upscaling on both Blu-ray and hard drive, the DMR-BWT850EB makes the ideal partner for your 4K TV. Although not as good as native 4K, upscaling from Full HD gives superior detail and realism. Taking this even further, this Panasonic Blu-ray recorder also offers 4K JPEG playback, giving you the ability to see your photos on the big screen in the highest quality possible.
3D playback including 2D to 3D conversion
As you'd expect from Panasonic, the DMRBWT850EB offers a detailed and natural picture quality. 3D compatibility lets you view 3D Blu-rays on your 3D TV, plus there's 2D-3D conversion. 2D-3D conversion allows you to watch any 2D material up-converted to glorious 3D.
New Freeview Play for easy access to catch up TV
Freeview Play combines catch-up TV, on-demand services and live television to make watching what you want, when you want as easy as possible. The service is free from subscription and compatible with existing broadband services. Services such as the BBC iPlayer, ITV Player, All 4 and Demand 5 are available without having to open specific applications, giving effortless scroll-back TV (requires Broadband Internet connection).
UHD 4K video playback and archiving
With the ability to record 4K content (MP4) and playback 4K video recorded to USB, the DMRBWT850 makes the ideal companion for your 4K TV. If you've signed up to Netflix, you'll also be able to enjoy 4K playback via the built-in app.
Record up to 1TB of TV programmes in HD
Twin HD tuners mean that you can not only pause and rewind live TV but also record two different channels at the same time. What's more, with a mighty 1TB built-in hard drive you can record up to 518 hours of programmes in SD or 259 hours of HD TV. In the unlikely event that you should run out of space then a separate USB-equipped hard drive can be connected up by USB and data transferred from one to the other.
Smart Networking
Connect to your home network via the built-in Wi-Fi or Ethernet and you can enjoy a wide range of Smart networking options. Choose from a wide selection of apps or use the web browser for easy access to the Internet. With DLNA compatibility you can also stream content from other devices on your network - perfect for accessing the videos you may have stored on your computer.
Remote Recording and viewing
Take control of recording, even when you're hundreds of miles from home with Remote Recording. Provided your device is connected to Broadband Internet, you'll be able to set recording functions remotely via your Smartphone or tablet. With Panasonic's TV Anywhere you can also stream recordings and live TV directly to your Smartphone or tablet (excludes BBC content). Now there's no excuse on missing out on your favourite programme!
Playback, record, stream and catch-up - it's all possible on the multi-tasking Panasonic DMRBWT850EB.
3D TV Compatible
Yes
Does it feature HDMI v1.4 and full 3DTV compatibility?
Freeview
Yes
Does the box feature Freeview? This lets you receive digital TV channels.
4K Upscaling
Yes
Does the Blu-ray player feature 4K upscaling? This improves the picture quality by scaling the image to 4K resolution (4K display required)
Freeview HD
Yes
Does it feature Freeview HD? This lets you receive High Definition (HD) TV stations via your standard Freeview TV aerial.
freesat HD
No
Does the box feature have freesat HD - freesat HD allows free access to satellite channels in HD (High Def).
Freeview +
Yes
Does it feature Freeview+? This offers a built-in hard drive that not only lets you record Freeview programmes but also pause and rewind live TV.
freesat +
No
Does the box feature freesat+ - freesat+ allows you to pause, record and rewind live TV.
Hard Disc Size
1TB
The higher the figure the greater the amount of programmes that can be held on disc.
YouView
No
Does the box feature YouView? YouView gives you the best of both worlds by offering free to view digital HDTV and a wide range of catch-up TV services
Freeview Play
Yes
Does the box feature Freeview Play? Freeview Play gives you the best of both worlds by offering free to view digital HDTV and a wide range of catch-up TV services
Freetime
No
Does the TV feature Freetime? Freetime lets you effortlessly scroll back through the TV listings and watch programmes from major TV catch-up services.
Wireless Connection
Yes
Whether a wireless or, Wi-Fi, connection is included as standard or optional (via dongle). This allows for wireless connection to your home network hub.
Full Web Browser
Yes
Whether or not the unit gives the option of a full web browser. Note that in some instances not all web content can be shown - such as Flash.
Weight
2.4
Weight of unit,unboxed, in KG.
Web Applications
Yes
Access to web applications or apps such as YouTube.
Dimensions
430 x 210 x 59
Dimensions of unit (W x D x H) mm.
Eco Friendly
No
Does this product conform to energy efficient standards? These standards include the American "Energy Star", the European "Energy Flower" or "EcoLabel" and the UK EST (Energy Saving Trust) certification.
HDMI
Yes
Does it feature an HDMI output? The highest quality of digital output to TV or AV amp.
Component
No
Is a component output fitted? Highest quality analogue output which can facilitate Progressive Scan where fitted.
Optical Output
No
Does the player have an optical digital output? This is to to used for connection to a home cinema system.
Audio Output
No
Does it have an audio only output? Allows sound to be outputted through an amplifier via mini jack or phono.
Coaxial Output
Yes
Does the player have a coaxial digital output? This is to be used for conenction to a home cinema system.
SCART
No
Number of Scart sockets included.
Multi-Channel Output
No
Does it have a multi-channel analogue output? - uses 6 or 8 RCA phono sockets and allows for the connection of Blu-ray player to the multi-channel input on a 5.1/7.1 AVR or AV processor
DLNA Compliant
Yes
DLNA stands for Digital Living Network Alliance. It is an alliance of interested bodies that help standardise streaming content. If a product is DLNA complaint you can be assured it will stream music, photos or video from your PC, laptop to TV or other device.
Wireless Connection
Yes
Whether a wireless or, Wi-Fi, connection is included as standard or optional (via dongle). This allows for wireless connection to your home network hub.
Smartphone Remote
Yes
Can you use a Smartphone (iPhone or Android) to control the unit?
BBC iPlayer
Yes
Whether or not the unit has access to one of the most popular web apps - BBC iPlayer.
Full Web Browser
Yes
Whether or not the unit gives the option of a full web browser. Note that in some instances not all web content can be shown - such as Flash.
Web Applications
Yes
Access to web applications or apps such as YouTube.
Blu-ray
Yes
Does the player play Blu-ray discs?
HD-DVD
No
Does the player play HD-DVD discs?
MKV
Yes
Does the player play MKV discs?
Disc Capacity
1
How many discs the player will hold.
SACD
No
Does the player play SACDs? Super Audio Compact Discs are the highest quality CDs available.
DVD-A
No
Does the player play DVD-A discs? These DVD discs offer higher, 24-bit sound quality.
DivX
No
Does the player play DivX discs?
Power Consumption - Standby
0.2
This is the power used in watts when the unit is switched off but still powered at the mains and ready to be turned back on.
Power Consumption - Normal Use
28
This is the power used in watts when the TV is on, using standard picture settings and modest volume levels. Note, different manufacturers use different methods to arrive at this figure. In some cases only the maximum power consumption is quoted.
Eco Friendly
No
Does this product conform to energy efficient standards? These standards include the American "Energy Star", the European "Energy Flower" or "EcoLabel" and the UK EST (Energy Saving Trust) certification.
Remote Control
Yes
Is a remote control included?
Wireless Connection
Yes
Whether a wireless or, Wi-Fi, connection is included as standard or optional (via dongle). This allows for wireless connection to your home network hub.
Smartphone Remote
Yes
Can you use a Smartphone (iPhone or Android) to control the unit?
Weight
2.4
Weight of unit,unboxed, in KG.
Dimensions
430 x 210 x 59
Dimensions of unit (W x D x H) mm.
Eco Friendly
No
Does this product conform to energy efficient standards? These standards include the American "Energy Star", the European "Energy Flower" or "EcoLabel" and the UK EST (Energy Saving Trust) certification.