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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The Panasonic DMR-EZ47V features an Accutune high-precision analog/digital tuner for recording and viewing digital broadcasts without a set top box. The built-in Digital Tuner also allows the user to record one digital broadcast program while watching a second program. Other features include 1080p up-conversion to accommodate the growing trend to 1080p displays, EZ-Sync HDAVI Control system for one-touch operation of Panasonic home theater components, super multi-format recording and playback capability, DivX playback and an SD Card slot for storing, viewing and copying JPEG formatted still photos. 1080p digital video up-conversion produces virtual HD images from standard-definition sources. The DMR-EZ47V also makes it very easy to record from DV camcorders via a DVI.

The Panasonic DMR-EZ47V is a dual deck DVD video recorder/VHS recorder, combining the features and benefits of the two technologies. One of the major uses of DVD recorders is the transfer of VHS tapes to the more durable, higher picture quality DVD format. With that in mind, Panasonic offers this dual deck unit, giving users the ability to easily dub their home movies and recorded VHS tapes onto either a DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc, and from a DVD disc back to a VHS tape. The DMR-EZ47V also includes one touch dubbing. The user also has the option of watching VHS tapes or DVDs on a space saving combination product.

  • Accutune Digital/Analog Tuner
  • High Definition (1080p) Up-Conversion with HDMI
  • Built-in 4-Head Hi-Fi VHS VCR
  • One-Touch 2 Way Transfer DVD-VHS
  • Multi-Format Recording: DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R and DVD+RW
  • Multi-Format Playback: DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, Video CD, Audio CD (CD-DA) and CD-R/RW
  • DV Input With DV Auto Recording and Automatic Playlist Creation
  • EZ Sync HDAVI Control
  • JPEG SD/SDHC Card Slot With Photo Storage and JPEG Viewer
  • MP3, DivX Playback
  • 2-Channel Dolby Digital Audio
  • Virtual Multi Encode System 2X Horizontal Resolution (500 Lines) for LP Mode
  • High Picture Quality With DIGA Engine
  • Time Slip Playback Functions with Time Slip Button
  • Chasing Playback, Simultaneous Recording and Playback
  • Selectable Recording Modes: XP, SP, LP, EP and Flexible Recording
  • Direct Navigator
  • Advanced MPEG2 Encoding Using Hybrid VBR (Variable Bit Rate) Technology
  • Progressive Scan Video Output for Playback
  • Optical Digital Output for dts and Dolby Digital
  • Smart Wheel Remote Control
  • Specification Description
    Model DMR-EZ47K, DMR-EZ47VK, DMR-EZ48VK, DMREZ47K
    UPC 037988254798
    Analog Audio (2) Rear Input
    Analog Audio (2) Rear Output
    Analog Audio / Video (2) Rear Input
    Card Slot Secure Digital
    color null
    Compatible Formats CD
    Compatible Formats CD-R
    Compatible Formats CD-RW
    Compatible Formats DVD+R
    Compatible Formats DVD+R DL
    Compatible Formats DVD+RW
    Compatible Formats DVD-R
    Compatible Formats DVD-R DL
    Compatible Formats DVD-RAM
    Compatible Formats DVD-RW
    Compatible Formats DiVX
    Compatible Formats JPEG
    Compatible Formats MP3
    Component Video Rear Output
    Depth (Inches) 13.6
    Disc Capacity 1
    Disc compatibility (Play) CD - CDR/W - DVD - DVDR/W
    DiVX Play Compatible Yes
    DVD Disc Compatibility (Record) DVD-RAM
    DVD Dual Layer Record Compatible Yes
    HDMI Rear Output
    Height (Inches) 3.3
    Optical Rear Output
    Recordable Media Type DVD+R
    Recordable Media Type DVD+R DL
    Recordable Media Type DVD+RW
    Recordable Media Type DVD-R
    Recordable Media Type DVD-R DL
    Recordable Media Type DVD-RAM
    Recordable Media Type DVD-RW
    Remote Control Included
    S-Video (1) Rear Output
    S-Video (2) Rear Input
    Select DVD / VCR Combos
    size null
    sku 150176
    skuprice 299.9500
    style DMREZ48VK
    Surround Modes DTS
    Surround Modes Dolby Digital
    taxable Y
    TV Broadcast Compatibility NTSC
    Type of DVD Unit Component DVD Recorder Player VCR Combo
    USB Port Yes
    Video Standard Up to 1080p High Definition
    Weight (Pounds) 11.90
    Width (Inches) 16.9

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    Last update: Oct 16, 2009

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    [26 of 27 customers found this review helpful]

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    ★★★★☆
    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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    [26 of 27 customers found this review helpful]

    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
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    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.
    I am:
    • Casual User
    Reviewed at:
    Price: $264.95
     

    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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    • Enthusiast
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    Price: $269.00
     
     

    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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    [5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

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    Panasonic DVD-R VHS Combo

    ★★★★★
    5.0

    "I purchsaed this unit to transfer Family VHS tapes to DVD. From all the reviews I had read this was the unit to get. I am not disappointed. It does a great job with copying them to DVD. Here is a tip if you are planning on using for this unit for copying VHS to DVD. Finalizing is a big deal. The fir …"  Read Full Review »

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Jun 5 2008
    Tshooter
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