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Panasonic Black 1080p Up-Conversion DVD Recorder And VHS Combo Player

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Pros

  • High quality picture (21)
  • Easy setup (19)
  • Attractive design (15)
  • Easy to use (14)
  • Fast setup (14)
  • Consistent performance (13)
  • Simple controls (10)
  • Fast recording (9)
  • Durable (6)
  • Compact (3)
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Cons

  • Difficult to use (8)
  • Difficult to set up (5)
  • Inconsistent (5)
  • Discs load slowly (3)
  • Confusing set up (2)
  • Bad interface (1)
  • Difficult to set channel (1)
  • Distorts video (1)
  • Dvdr lasts few months (1)
  • Extremely slow warmup (1)

Best Uses

  • Home (35)
  • Movies (11)
  • Archiving tv shows (7)
  • Office (5)
  • High volume usage (4)
  • Home theater (4)
  • Storage (4)
  • Bedroom (2)
  • Dorm room (2)
  • Professional (2)
 
 
 

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Panasonic Black 1080p Up-Conversion DVD Recorder And VHS Combo Player

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Last update: Oct 16, 2009

Panasonic Black 1080p Up-Conversion DVD Recorder And VHS Combo Player Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[25 of 26 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

 
★★★★☆
4.0
Good Quality and Function

"[...] Setup with HDMI could be easy, but it is NOT... if you use a non-Panasonic - non-VieraLink - TV. VieraLink is turned on by default, and with a non-P, non-VL, TV you will get a U99 error code. Panasonic support(?) will tell you the unit is defective, but it's not. Use an RCA or component hookup, before using HDMI, to access HDMI setup and turn Off VieraLink, then you can plug in HDMI and enjoy the qualit..." Read Full Review »

Dec 01, 2008 by Griobhtha

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Promises Much, Delivers Some

"Many of the reviews I read, before I purchased this DVR, didn’t tell the whole story. How many times do you have to reset or reboot your DVR? Nearly once weekly, it stops responding to commands entered from its remote or from buttons on its face and so I have to reboot this DVR. Sometimes, that means actually having to unplug it from its power source.Sometimes, when chasing playback is engaged, it mangles the re..." Read Full Review »

Nov 26, 2007 by MarkM

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Panasonic Black 1080p Up-Conversion DVD Recorder And VHS Combo Player Review

Good Quality and Function

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Performance
  • Durable
  • Easy To Use
  • High Quality Picture

    Cons

  • Difficult To Set Up
  • Picture Viewer
  • Poor manual

    Best Uses

  • Bedroom
  • Home
  • Office
 

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Dec 1 2008
Griobhtha
Jackson, Michigan
I am:
  • Power User
Reviewed at:
Price: $269.99
 
 

[9 of 9 customers found this review helpful]

Panasonic Black 1080p Up-Conversion DVD Recorder And VHS Combo Player Review

Crystal Clear Re-play

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Fast Recording
  • Fast Setup
  • Simple Controls

    Cons

  • Slow start-up

    Best Uses

  • Archiving TV Shows
  • Home
  • Movies
 

"Technical reviewers, users and even Leo Laporte recommended the Panasonic brand when buying a DVD recorder and I agree with all of them. When recorded on to a DVD RAM, the play back image looks identical to the original broadcast- clear, sharp and vivid colors. It was easy to hook-up and begin rec …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 22 2008
Mark
Redondo Beach, CA.
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  • Casual User
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Price: $264.95
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Panasonic Black 1080p Up-Conversion DVD Recorder And VHS Combo Player Review

Works Well as a Transition Unit

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Set Up
  • Easy To Use
  • High Quality Picture

    Cons

  • No TV Guide Function
  • No VCR OTA Recording

    Best Uses

  • Home
 

"The manual is actually very good as such things go and has specific pages which tell you how to play, record, dub, etc.



I set this up for my father-in-law who is 80 and he should be able to handle the instructions and operation. Recording and playback are much like an old VCR. He was able to …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 24 2009
TWM
West Chicago, IL
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Price: $284.05
 
 

Panasonic Black 1080p Up-Conversion DVD Recorder And VHS Combo Player Review

Very satisfied

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Performance
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Easy To Use
  • High Quality Picture

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Home
 

"After my very old VCR died I needed something to play back the occasional video or DVD in the kitchen while cooking, etc. The Panasonic was easy to set up after I realized that I had to remove the digital converter box sent to me by our cable company. You have to remember that when you want to wat …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 16 2009
MJ
Massachusetts
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  • Casual User
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Price: $269.99
 
 

Panasonic Black 1080p Up-Conversion DVD Recorder And VHS Combo Player Review

Promises Much, Delivers Some

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • High Quality Picture

    Cons

  • Difficult To Use
  • Inconsistent

    Best Uses

  • Home
 

"Many of the reviews I read, before I purchased this DVR, didn’t tell the whole story. How many times do you have to reset or reboot your DVR? Nearly once weekly, it stops responding to commands entered from its remote or from buttons on its face and so I have to reboot this DVR. Sometimes, that mean …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Nov 26 2007
MarkM
Olympia, WA
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