DVD recorders, which typically connect through RCA, S-video, and HDMI cable, are pretty easy to find in the states. But do you know there is a whole different connector in Europe called SCART? Let’s see the advantages of the DVD recorders with SCART Input and what DVD recorders have a SCART input.
What’s a DVD Recorder’s SCART input?
SCART, also known as EIA Multiport in the United States, is a 21-pin connector for connecting audio and video. With one SCART cable, users don’t need to deal with separated cables for different signal connections.
DVD Recorders with SCART input is compatible with devices that have SCART output, allowing users to connect external sources through a SCART cable and record the content into DVD.
DVD recorders with SCART that Are Available Now
Panasonic DMR-EZ45V DVD Recorder with SCART Input/Output
The Panasonic DMR-EZ45V is a classic VHS & DVD recorder combo that fulfills every need in the past. If you look at the front panel, the product has an S-Video input connector and separated video and audio inputs. It has a digital display in the middle, showing you various messages including the recording status, current time, and counter…
The rear panel comes with two 21-pin Scart terminals, one is for external unit connection and the other is for connecting TV. The standard video and audio output are also on the rear panel, and the COMPONENT VIDEO connectors are on the right side of the back panel too. The Panasonic DMR-EZ45V also is equipped with an OPTICAL Digital audio output to improve sound quality. Moreover, the product has an HDMI output, so it also connects to the latest HD Television easily.
Panasonic DMR-EX85 DVD Recorder with SCART Input
This Panasonic DMR-EX85 DVD recorder is convenient to use as it comes with a 250GB hard drive, so you can store the contents in the hard drive digitally instead of recording physical DVDs. On the front panel, you can connect this DVD recorder with a camcorder and it also comes with an S-Video connector as well. Besides, the DVD recorder has an SD slot for viewing content, and it supports an SD card from 8MB to 2GB.
Similar to the first model, this Panasonic DMR-EX85 DVD recorder is also equipped with two SCART ports, and you can also use an HDMI cable to connect the recorder to an HD TV or an amplifier/receiver. The DMR-EX85 DVD recorder supports one-touch recording and it can select the best possible picture quality according to the remaining disc space. Additionally, the unit lets you play the content while you are recording, which allows you to monitor the recording simultaneously.
Panasonic DMR-EX86EB-K Multi-Format DVD Recorder with SCART Input
The Panasonic DMR-EX86EB-K is a very compact unit for DVD recording. It also comes with an HDD/hard drive. Although the size of this product is slim on the outside, it contains a fairly large 350GB hard drive for storing recordings.
It does not have many physical buttons and connectors on the front except for a big digital display. And all the cable connectors are on the back: there are two Aerial terminals, and 3 Video/Audio output terminals, two 21-pin SCART terminals for devices like digital Satellite receivers, and an HDMI output plus a digital audio output.
The smart recording feature also allows the recorder to set the best possible image quality that fits the program within the remaining disc space, and you can play while recording it. Also, the direct TV recording lets users start recording the program that they are viewing on the TV without changing anything.
