Panasonic DMR-ES20S DVD Recorder Silver

Average customer rating:

Very disappointing Panasonic product

Irritating, aggrivating, tempermental, dust catcher.,

recordable dvd player

half dead after 1 year of use

Good Features, But Not for Heavy Use!

Panasonic DMR-ES20S DVD Recorder Silver

Manufacturer: Panasonic
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Multi-format, progressive scan DVD recorder/player in silver; measures 16.9 x 2.5 x 13.3 inches (WxHxD)

Records to DVD-R/RW, DVD+R, and DVD-RAM; plays back DVD+RW, CD-R/RW, MP3, and JPEG

Built-in analog TV tuner with 7-day electronic programming guide; chasing playback record function

Video connection options: composite (2 in, 1 out), S-Video (2 in, 1 out), component (1 out), RF (1 in)

Digital optical audio ouput for Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound

ASIN: B000ASBKJ2

Product Description

Watch your favorite TV showsor save your precious home movies on compact on durable DVD discs. This recorder is easy to use with User-friendly features that make it even easier to use with superior picture quality and playback. You can record to a permanent, write-once DVD-R disc or erasable, rewriteable DVD-RW disc. Use DVD-Rs for programs you want to keep forever, like a favorite TV series. DVD-RAMs are perfect for shows you want to watch once or twice and then erase. You can do all that while watching the start of the program while recording. 4x Natural Gradation 2x LP Horizontal Resolution (500 Lines) 1 Second Quick Start for Recording Plays pre-recorded DVD's&CD's Chasing playback allows you to watch the start of a program while recording Non-linear editing MP3 Playback 2 CH DVD-Audio Playback Records on DVD-RAM&lower cost DVD-R Will make discs that will play in most existing DVD players Simultaneous playback while recording is possible Uses the single layer 4.7GB DVD-R system and DVD-RAM 4.7GB systems Records in real-time using MPEG2 compression, Up to 8 hours per disc Quick recording function automatically finds the blank part of the disc Variable Data rate settings Flexible recording mode for optimized bitrate Built-in time base corrector that delivers highly stable, natural images Front A/V input Full RGB in and out IEEE1394 Firewire Port Flexible recording mode allows you to manually a time for recording and the player will set the best possible bit rate NTSC Progressive Scan Output Region R1 Compatible Playable Formats - DVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD Video, VCD CD-R, VCD CD-RW, MP3 CD Recording Formats - DVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R Video&Audio Recording system - MPEG2 (Hybrid-VBR)&Dolby Digital 2ch Power consumption - 23W Dimensions - Width 430mm x Height 63mm x Depth 337mm Weight - 3.5 kg

Amazon.com Product Description

Record your home movies and your favorite TV programs easily to DVD disc with the Panasonic DMR-ES20 progressive scan recorder/player, which can record to write-once DVD+R and DVD-R media or rewritable DVD-RW and DVD-RAM discs (the latter being a great choice for temporary storage of recorded material as it can be rewritten more than DVD-RW). It's easy to record TV programming with the built-in analog TV tuner with RF pass-through and seven-day electronic programming guide (EPG). In addition to standard DVD movie and CD audio discs and its compatible recordable formats, the DMR-ES20 can play back DVD+RW, CD-R/RW, VCD, JPEG, and MP3.

Panasonic's Time Slip function consists of two features designed to give you added flexibility and control when making DVD recordings: Chasing Playback and Simultaneous Record & Play. With Chasing Playback, you don't have to wait for an entire program to be recorded before watching it from beginning to end. This feature allows you to watch a program that's currently being recorded from any point that's already been recorded--while continuing to record the live program in progress. Simultaneous Record & Play allows you to record a program onto a disc while simultaneously watching any other program that's previously been recorded on the same disc.

You can set your recorder to one of five different recording speeds, each varying in recording quality and length. EP mode yields the most recording time, LP & SP modes provide less recording time with higher quality recording, and XP mode gives you the highest quality recording. There's also the FR (Flexible Recording) mode that lets you record with the best picture quality possible for the recording time and remaining space on the disc.

The Direct Navigator feature makes it easy to find a previously recorded program on a disc. A list of recording dates, times, channels and (user-entered) titles are shown on screen. With the Playlist Playback function, you can perform simple non-linear video editing using, such as rearranging the order of scenes, skipping over unwanted scenes, or copying selections

Jump directly to any spot on a disc and begin playback or recording right away with the Rapid Random Access function. Even if there is no sequential area of empty space available, this DVD recorder can record data on available space throughout the rest of the disc. You will also avoid searching for a blank spot to start recording, or accidentally recording over desired material.

It offers an optical digital audio output for Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound and a Firewire (also known as IEEE1394 or i.Link) for direct connection to a digital video camcorder. This recorder/player also offers the following connection options:

Composite video Input: 2 (1 front)
Composite audio (L/R) Input: 2 pair (1 front)
S-Video Input: 2 (1 front)
RF Input: 1

What's in the Box
DVD recorder/player, remote control (with batteries), AV cable, RF cable, power cord, printed operating instructions

Customer Reviews:

Very disappointing Panasonic product.......2007-10-08

We had this product long enough for the warranty to expire, which is about the same time it stopped working, except for the clock. We missed a lot of shows because this thing would randomly malfunction, sometimes working great, sometimes freezing up completely so that the only way to reset it was to unplug and start over. I've had good experience with Panasonic in the past, so this was an unpleasant surprise. Luckily, our credit card covered the purchase so now we can buy another product, from another company of course.

This market is way too competitive for low quality mess like this. Don't waste your money.

Irritating, aggrivating, tempermental, dust catcher., .......2007-09-27

It is my opinion one star is really about two too many but they made me do it. I have two of these Panasonic crazy makers. An ES-20 and an ES-10. I've fought with both of them and missed numerous recordings over the last two and three years respectively. The absolute worst part is when they pretend to be recording and then crash at the end of the program. I bought the ES-20 when the ES-10 died and was sent it off for repair. I guess that equates to shooting myself in both feet. They have both been nothing but trouble. They are extremely tempermental. In fact, the ES-10 just quit recognizing the DVDRAM, grunts, groans displays self check, and refuses to open. Bottom line, I think this week I'm either going Tivo or Cable DVR. Maybe I can use these "dvd recorders" as wheel chocks.

recordable dvd player.......2007-07-19

I have had this for over year now. I just love it. I wouldn't know what to do with out it now. I have recorded so many tv shows & movies with it. I have recorded every one of my favorite TV shows, so when I go to the lake where my travel trailer is set up I can catch up on my shows at night or when its raining. It is easy to use & set up. You do have to buy the right kind of dvds (DVD-R) so you can finalze & use on the other dvds.

half dead after 1 year of use.......2007-05-26

Worked great for the first few months. Then random freezes started popping up. Now it freezes every 5 minutes while recording to DVD-RAM or DVD-RW. I now save every 2 to 3 minutes while transferring video from my camcorder.

Picture quality, even on the component outputs, was poor from day 1. So I record on this, then play on my Toshiba SD9200.

Panasonic has some great products, this is definitely not one of them. In fact, today I visited their website to check for firmware updates for this model, and saw that the webpage is a mess too. I select the DMR-ES20.EXE file for download, and after accepting the Lic agreement, am provided the DMR-E100.EXE for download !!!! That is scraping the bottom of the barrel as far as support goes Panasonic..wake up !!

Good Features, But Not for Heavy Use!.......2007-02-19

I bought this unit late in 2005. I really put it to heavy use, converting my VHS library, and burning a lot of other stuff to DVD. Before it finally broke down, it began to make audible noises whenever it was powered up, it also began to freeze up often, and had to be rebooted. A couple of days ago, it threw an error, after failing to read a previously burned DVD. It froze up, and had to be rebooted. After restarting, I now get a fuzzy split screen image, instead of my normal satellite TV images. It appears the units primary video outputs have been fried. This unit has some good features like ease of use, and "flexible recording". This allows you to automatically record programs over 2hrs., at the best mode, on a single DVD. If you're looking for a heavy use DVD recording unit, this is not the one!

Remanufactured Panasonic DMR-ES20S DVD Recorder Silver

Average customer rating:

Convenient
DMR-ES20S DVD Recorder Silver
Man, is this thing ugly!

Remanufactured Panasonic DMR-ES20S DVD Recorder Silver

Manufacturer: Panasonic
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Multi-format, progressive scan DVD recorder/player in silver; measures 16.9 x 2.5 x 13.3 inches (WxHxD)
Records to DVD-R/RW, DVD+R, and DVD-RAM; plays back DVD+RW, CD-R/RW, MP3, and JPEG
Built-in analog TV tuner with 7-day electronic programming guide; chasing playback record function
Video connection options: composite (2 in, 1 out), S-Video (2 in, 1 out), component (1 out), RF (1 in)
Digital optical audio ouput for Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound

ASIN: B000J2GUQW

Product Description

Not used. Not refurbished. But brand new in factory sealed box. Full manufacturer's warranty. From 30 days up to one year returns policy. Same day shipping even on weekend and will provide the tracking number.

Amazon.com Product Description

[Note: This item has been refurbished by the original manufacturer and is backed by a 90 day manufacturer warranty. Please see Product Features for more details.]

Record your favorite TV programs easily to DVD disc with the Panasonic DMR-ES20 progressive scan recorder/player, which can record to write-once DVD+R and DVD-R media or rewritable DVD-RW and DVD-RAM discs (the latter being a great choice for temporary storage of recorded material as it can be rewritten more than DVD-RW). It's easy to record TV programming with the built-in analog TV tuner with RF pass-through and seven-day electronic programming guide (EPG). In addition to standard DVD movie and CD audio discs and its compatible recordable formats, the DMR-ES20 can play back DVD+RW, CD-R/RW, VCD, JPEG, and MP3.

Panasonic's Time Slip function consists of two features designed to give you added flexibility and control when making DVD recordings: Chasing Playback and Simultaneous Record and Play. With Chasing Playback, you don't have to wait for an entire program to be recorded before watching it from beginning to end. This feature allows you to watch a program that's currently being recorded from any point that's already been recorded--while continuing to record the live program in progress. Simultaneous Record and Play allows you to record a program onto a disc while simultaneously watching any other program that's previously been recorded on the same disc.

You can set your recorder to one of five different recording speeds, each varying in recording quality and length. EP mode yields the most recording time, LP and SP modes provide less recording time with higher quality recording, and XP mode gives you the highest quality recording. There's also the FR (Flexible Recording) mode that lets you record with the best picture quality possible for the recording time and remaining space on the disc.

Composite video Input: 2 (1 front)
Composite audio (L/R) Input: 2 pair (1 front)
S-Video Input: 2 (1 front
RF Input: 1

What's in the Box
DVD recorder/player, remote control (with batteries), AV cable, RF cable, power cord, and printed operating instructions.

Customer Reviews:

Convenient.......2007-01-26

I liked this DVD-R enough to buy two. I find it is easy to use once you get the hang of the control. It's a bit more complicated than a VCR but being able to record and catch-up while the program is being recorded is a wonderful feature. It lets you get up to 8 hours on a DVD-R with the Extended Play and you can erase as you watch the individual programs. If you want to save a lot of programs, you can change out the discs (or buy a machine with a harddrive instead). This machine meets and surpasses the casual user who is looking to replace their VCR's.

DMR-ES20S DVD Recorder Silver.......2007-01-10

I have had this recorder for about 2 months now and I love it. I had some trouble, at first, trying to figure out how to erase the disk, but a call to Panasonic's help line solved my problem. I was very impressed with how fast my call was answered and how knowlegable the person was. I really like the feature that lets you watch your movie while it is still recording. This is my first DVD recorder so I cannot compare with other recorders but in any case, it more than meets my recording needs.

Man, is this thing ugly!.......2006-12-29

Literally. I thought I just purchased a stereo deck from 1978! The bright blue display is extra tall, and serves well as a night light, even in dim mode. Once I got past the looks, it was time to try it out. This unit was purchased to replace my VCR`s for everyday recording. A Philips I purchased last year wasn`t reliable enough, and now is used for dubbing only. Setup turned out to be problematic from the getgo. I have DirecTv, and no matter what I tried it insisted on "searching" for channels when all I needed was the IN2 setting. It will not let you start from the manual channel mode! No way is this acceptable in an age where the majority of users have cable, or satellite service. I finally got it to take a by using the timer setting to record a show. Using brand new Fuji RW- discs in the LP mode produced OK pictures. Comparable to a SVHS recording except for when the picture occasionally shuttered. Trying a different disc produced the same results. You also need to set your timer to record 1 minute early, or you`ll miss part of the beginning of your show due to the super slow startup. I deemed the unit as unreliable as my Philips, so back it went.

Average customer rating:
20GB/40GB 8mm Tape Drive (Black)

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Product Features:

Original IBM equipment.

20GB/40GB 8mm Tape Drive (Black)

ASIN: B000MRBW9E

Product Description

20GB/40GB 8mm Tape Drive (Black)

Average customer rating:

Poor Compatibility! The Worst Warranty I ever Met!!

Good Product

Writing with errors after 3 months

IO Magic Products...

Unreliable, expensive

iRiver I/OMagic IDVD16DD - DVDRW (+R double layer) drive - IDE

Manufacturer: I/O Magic
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

DVD-RW | DVD Recordable Drives | Drives & Storage | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics | External Drives | FireWire Drives | Internal Drives | Mac Drives | USB Drives
Product Features:

Buffer Underrun Technology included

Create DVD movies compatible with most home DVD players

Firmware upgradeable

Operating System supported: Windows XP/2000/ME/98SE

Stores up to 8.5GB of data (using DVD DL media)

ASIN: B0002XZQ9U

Product Description

I/OMagic's 16X DVD?RW/?R simplifies DVD ReWritable Technology with one unit that does it all; giving you the ability to read and write to popular formats including DVD+R(DL), DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD+R, CD-R, CD-RW. Dual Format technology gives you the freedom to choose the media format (-R, -RW, +R, +RW) that is most compatible with your computer or home DVD player, while the Double Layer technology allows you to store twice as much data on DVD DL media; that's up to 8.5GB of storage! You can create your own DVD movies and music CDs, then view or listen them from your computer. Includes FREE black faceplate. Now you can change the faceplate of your drive from standard beige color to the included black faceplate to match your computers appearance.

Customer Reviews:

Poor Compatibility! The Worst Warranty I ever Met!!.......2006-02-04

Poor Compatibility! Not a single disc burnt! The Worst Warranty I ever Met!! As simple as that.
I bought it from Staples two months ago, and I hsve been struggling with it ever since. I contacted I/O Magic technical support and customer service several times, of course, I have been asked to update all drivers from Desktop chipset to ATPI driver, DVDRW drive's firmware. This product at last simply even stopped reading days ago. Then I met with the worst warranty I ever have before. The WARRANTY simply asks you to pay for the return and replacement delivery no matter it is a defective one or not!!!!!!!
Watch out and follow experts' advice on some reliable brands, unless you want to struggle with this product with poor quality and pay for the freight youself!
This is definitely my last experience with I/OMagic.

Good Product.......2005-08-19

I've owned and heavily used this product for the past 6 months and I've been very happy with it. I've burned 8X DVD+Rs at 16X successfully and they've played on my fussiest stand alone DVD player. I've found that the key to successful burns is to use good quality blank media. What few problem burns I've had were the result of something other than the burner itself and were easily solved by changing a setting here or using a different software there. I also own another branded burner and quality-wise this one measures up very well against it.

Writing with errors after 3 months.......2005-04-23

It was great for the first 3 months. I use Nero Ultra 6 (not OEM from this product) and is up to date. After 3 months of use, it wrote with errors and cannot use those discs. Nero can varify whatever writing with it. Now, it's just a DVD-ROM, not DVD-RW double layer!

IO Magic Products..........2005-04-21

First let me say that I do not work for IO Magic nor do I own one of their DVD drives but I do own one of their CD R/RW drives which I have had for 18 months. This has been the best little machine I have attached to my computer. It is a 52x24x52 drive and I have had absolutely no problems with it. I've actually had more problems with my Iomega Zip drive. I purchased it from Best Buy, actually it was a gift and I've grown quite attached to it. Not once have I had to contact IO Magic for anything regarding this drive and I am considering purchasing their DVD R/RW.

I haven't always had this much success with other electronic devices. I have worked in manufacturing where the boards for electronic devices are built and where they are put together. I've even worked for a company making the chips that go into most computers. While they all strive to produce the highest quality product they can, and quality control is pretty strict, there are still a few chips, boards, and thus finished products that slip through and end up getting shipped out and sold to the consumer. It does not mean that the company itself is producing a defective product as a rule. They can't afford to.

I've purchased Sony products, one of the most reputable companies in the electronics business, that didn't work once I turned them on. I've had to return two or three products before I got one that worked. I gave my sister a GE toaster oven for Christmas. It caught on fire after the second time she used it. GE has been producing electrical appliances forever. So just keep this in mind when you get a defective product.

Unreliable, expensive.......2005-04-06

First, let me point out that you can get a namebrand (NEC, Toshiba, etc.) internal DL/all-format DVD burner for under $80; try Amazon and Newegg. I found this I/O Magic at my local computer store so I bought it. Big mistake. The drive reads DVDs slower than my 3-year-old Iomega (no relation!) and write speed (on DVD-Rs) is nowhere near as advertised. Worse, about half the time it would not recognize my DVD-Rs when first inserted. This is a terrible product. Luckily I returned it for a full refund. Then I found out I could buy a better brand on Newegg for less.

This was my first I/O Magic product. I just read online reviews of their hard drive products and looks like this company's products suck big-time. They also sell under the Hi-Val brand, so beware.

Average customer rating:
Ideal Connection for ULTRA160 SCSI (lvd) Devices, Internally and Externally (sin

Manufacturer: ADAPTEC
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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