Panasonic DMR-ES10S DIGA Series DVD Recorder (Silver)

Average customer rating:

Mine Died Twice!

Horrible unit, worse Customer Support!!

Wonderful unit until it died shortly out of warranty

Here Comes Trouble

Entry level dvd recorder is great,

Panasonic DMR-ES10S DIGA Series DVD Recorder (Silver)

Manufacturer: Panasonic
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Single-disc DVD player/recorder with DVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW, and DVD+R recording capabilities

Plays DVD-Video, DVD-Audio (2-channel only), DVD+RW, video CD, MP3 CD, and JPEG image CD

Progressive-scan video output renders seamless, flicker-free images on high-definition and HD-ready TVs

Video enhancements include Visibility Modulation technology, integrated noise reduction (NR), and 4x Natural Gradation

Measures 16.9 x 2.5 x 13.9 inches (W x H x D)

ASIN: B0007WKB14

Product Description

Panasonic DIGA DVD Recorders offer all the benefits of the DVD-RAM format, like simultaneous recording and playback, random access, chasing playback, on-disc editing, and multi-format data compatibility that lets you record TV programs and still pictures on the same disc.The new Panasonic DMRES10 is the latest edition to the hugely successful DIGA portfolio. With new picture enhancing technology delivering stunning digital video quality, this new DVD recorder is sure to make waves in 2005.The DMRES10 is ready to record just one second after switching on the power - meaning the very first seconds of a program can be caught. Vital scenes will be captured, meaning you will never miss the start of your favorite program again. The vital opening scene of your favorite soap or league match will no longer be a mystery.

Amazon.com Product Description

Why wait? Panasonic's high-tech DIGA series DMR-ES10S DVD recorder has everything you need to archive your old VHS and camcorder tapes while taking over any lingering TV-related duties from your VCR and serving as a home-theater-caliber DVD player to boot. The unit records to your choice of DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD+R, or rewritable DVD-RW. For playback, it'll handle those formats in addition to DVD+RW, DVD-Audio (high-resolution 2-channel only), video CD, MP3 CD, and recordable CDs brimming with your cherished JPEG digital photos. DVD-Audio media offer super high-fidelity (192 kHz/24-bit) sound and provides unique bonus materials not available on regular audio CDs.

The DMR-ES10S's virtual Multi-Encode System enables LP mode recording with the same 500 lines of horizontal resolution as the deck uses to encode in the higher-quality SP and XP modes. This is twice the 250 lines of resolution used in conventional Long Play recording. Now you can store 4 hours of full-resolution program material on a standard 4.7 GB recordable DVD rather than merely 2 hours.

Panasonic's Time Slip feature lets you use your DVD recorder like a digital video recorder, viewing the recorded portion of an ongoing program from the beginning, while still recording the program in progress. With Chasing Playback, you can view the recorded portion of a live program, from the beginning, while continuing to record that program until its completion. Simultaneous record and play lets you view a previously recorded program on either a DVD-RAM disc or the hard disk drive while recording a different program.

The DMR-ES10S uses a 12-bit video analog-to-digital converter to provide 4 times the number of possible color gradation (shades) offered by 10-bit converters. This preserves your source images with more detail, more definition, and more beauty. Other enhancements include Panasonic's Real-Time Variable Bit Rate Control, integrated noise reduction (NR), and Visibility Modulation technology.

The DMR-ES10S is also a progressive-scan DVD player for use with both standard- and high-definition or HD-ready TVs. Progressive scanning, referred to as 480p for the number of horizontal lines that compose the video image, creates a picture using twice the scan lines of a conventional DVD picture, giving you higher resolution and sharper images while eliminating nearly all motion artifacts.

Panasonic's Direct Navigator simplifies the process of previewing recorded programs, letting you access recorded material from an onscreen menu that lists recording dates, times, channels, and titles. The DMR-ES10S also offers a feature called high-speed quick start. The unit is ready to record just 1 second after you switch it on, easing your mind on those occasions when you forget (or almost forget) that an important program is airing.

Customer Reviews:

Mine Died Twice!.......2007-10-07

Like almost everyone else, my unit froze dead when it was a few months out of warranty. Unlike most, however, I invested another $75 to bring it back to life after being told that the power problems were a ubiquitous design flaw. What I didn't know was that this sweet piece of garbage apparently has not one, but two, such flaws -- after another year it has begun (as others have reported) to make horrible grinding noises when trying to access discs is has just recorded successfully on, which it then claims are bad. To say that this is the worst piece of consumer electronics I've ever purchased is a massive understatement. We'll see if Panasonic refunds either the $75, the original purchase price, or both . . .

Horrible unit, worse Customer Support!!.......2007-09-27

My GOD! I had faith in Panasonic and have never had a problem until now. I bought this less than 2 years ago and suddenly it stopped working for no reason at all. It will not power on at all now. Check out this bug, it is all over the internet, just punch in the model number DMR-ES10 and something like won't power on, etc... it gets worse. I called Panasonic "customer service". If you consider being rushed through the call, repeatedly having questions unanswered then LITERALLY being hung up on customer service, then I guess that's Panasonic's benchmark for service. I was told to mail it in, wait 2 or 3 weeks, then I will receive a call letting me know IF it can be fixed. If so, I will then get the cost. Are you kidding me. If this is a widely known issue, shouldn't they be taking the hit, fixing and shipping it for free and laying out the red carpet? Oh, to add insult, I've been recording one of my favorite shows for about 7 episodes, but I never got a chance to finalize the disc, so I basically wasted weeks recording something that won't play in anyone else's DVD player (no power, no chance to finalize the disc) and finally I have a rented DVD in the player now from Blockbuster that I can't get out. In 3 weeks, it will be extremely late, who's going to pay the late fees? Me of course. As I write this, I STILL don't know what I'm going to do. I don't know what else to say except - Never again Panasonic!!

Wonderful unit until it died shortly out of warranty.......2007-04-06

For a moderately priced DVD recorder it had great features and worked well. That is until it stopped working about 15 months after I purchased it. It has started to "hang", not responding to commands from the remote nor the front panel buttons. A power cycle is needed to restore it to a functioning state and based on other reviews I expect in a short time even that will not work. Knowing something about how these units work internally it's pattern of slowly degrading robustness is unanticipated.

While I was quite happy with the unit and would have given it 4 stars for value, I truly expect a consumer device to last longer than 15 months, what used to seem like great value now looks like very poor value. At this point I would be loathe to purchase another Panasonic DVD recorder despite their initial high marks for features at a low price point. What good is it if it won't last?

Here Comes Trouble.......2007-04-02

Worked great for 18 months then died . No power opened it up and capacitor is spread open on top. Seems others have had no power problems. Was nice when it worked but dies to soon.Paid $180 expect more then 18 months.

Entry level dvd recorder is great,.......2007-03-09

This is the basic Panasonic dvd recorder. This unit is simple to use with advanced features easily accessed with simple menus. I have purchased several Panasonic units as part of security systems I install. They are reliable and reasonable cost wise. Another great feature is the intuitive remote.

Remanufactured Panasonic DMR-ES10S DIGA Series DVD Recorder/Player (Silver)

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Remanufactured Panasonic DMR-ES10S DIGA Series DVD Recorder/Player (Silver)

Manufacturer: Panasonic
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Progressive scan DVD recorder/player supports seamless, flicker-free picture on HD and HD-ready TVs
Records on DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, or DVD-RAM; supports DVD-Audio, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD-RAM, CD, Video CD, CD-R/RW, and MP3-CD playback
Time Slip simultaneous play and record function; records at 500 lines or horizontal resolution in LP, SP, and XP modes
One-touch recording; enhanced thumbnail navigation; measures 16.94 x 2.5 x 13.31 inches (W x H x D)
Remanufactured to like-new condition; 90-day warranty

ASIN: B000BR4X4G

Product Description

CONSUMER ALERT: This television receiver has only an analog broadcast tuner and will require a converter box after February 17, 2009 to receive over-the-air broadcasts with an antenna because of the U.S.'s transition to digital broadcasting. Analog-only TVs should continue to work as before with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. For more information, call the Federal Communications Commission at 1-888-225-5322 (TTY: 1-888-835-5322), or visit the commission's digital-television Web site at: htttp://www.dtv.gov. The low-priced, high-quality remanufactured Panasonic DMR-ES10K DVD recorder is the perfect replacement for your outdated VCR. From a technical perspective, the unit compares favorably to its higher-priced rivals. The 2x LP Horizontal Resolution Recording captures 500 lines of resolution in LP mode--the same detail the deck uses to encode higher-quality SP and XMP modes. This is twice the 250 lines of resolution used in conventional long play recording, letting you store four hours of full-resolution material on a standard 4.7 GB recordable DVD (the deck records on DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, and DVD-RAM discs). The DMR-ES10K also offers progressive scan playback (for use with high-definition and HD-ready TVs), which creates a picture signal with twice the scan lines of a conventional DVD player, resulting in higher picture resolution, sharper image quality, and the elimination of virtually all motion artifacts. Combine the two video functions and you have a robust DVD player/recorder that offers film-like image quality for both playback and recording.

Amazon.com Product Description

The low-priced, high-quality remanufactured Panasonic DMR-ES10K DVD recorder is the perfect replacement for your outdated VCR. From a technical perspective, the unit compares favorably to its higher-priced rivals. The 2x LP Horizontal Resolution Recording captures 500 lines of resolution in LP mode--the same detail the deck uses to encode higher-quality SP and XMP modes. This is twice the 250 lines of resolution used in conventional long play recording, letting you store four hours of full-resolution material on a standard 4.7 GB recordable DVD (the deck records on DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, and DVD-RAM discs). The DMR-ES10K also offers progressive scan playback (for use with high-definition and HD-ready TVs), which creates a picture signal with twice the scan lines of a conventional DVD player, resulting in higher picture resolution, sharper image quality, and the elimination of virtually all motion artifacts. Combine the two video functions and you have a robust DVD player/recorder that offers film-like image quality for both playback and recording.

Adding to the DMR-ES10K's value are functions like Time Slip and Chasing Playback. Time Slip lets viewers simultaneously record a program, such as this week's episode of a favorite show, while watching last week's episode on the same disc. Chasing Playback, meanwhile, lets you start watching a program from the beginning even when the recording is still in progress. It's the perfect feature for viewers who arrive home a little earlier than expected and don't want to wait until recording concludes before jumping into the meat of the program.

Viewers will also appreciate the one-touch recording, which scans the disc for blank space before starting the recording process, ensuring that you don't accidentally delete a treasured program or sporting event. No more worries that the season finale of Deadwood will be overwritten by granddad's Sunday fishing show. Meanwhile, Panasonic's Direct Navigator simplifies the process of previewing recorded programs, letting you access recorded material from an onscreen menu that lists recording dates, times, channels, and titles. The DMR-ES10K also offers a feature called high-speed quick start. The unit is ready to record just one second after you switch it on, easing your mind on those occasions when you forget (or almost forget) that an important program is airing.

Plus, the DMR-ES10K isn't restricted to DVD-Video playback, with support for DVD-Audio, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD-RAM, CD, Video CD, CD-R/RW, and MP3-CD formats. The multiple playback options let you replace your outdated CD player with the DMR-ES10K and not miss a beat.

Additional features include an optical digital output for enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound, a two-channel stereo recording mode (Dolby Digital AC-3), bilingual recording on DVD-RAM discs, and a host of front and rear connectors, including front composite and S-video inputs and rear component, S-video, and composite outputs. The DVD recorder measures 16.94 by 2.5 by 13.31 inches (W x H x D) and carries a 90-day warranty on parts and labor.

What's in the Box
DVD recorder/player, remote control, user's manual.

Average customer rating:

Horrible unit, worse customer service!!!

Panasonic DMR-ES10S DVD Recorder D.O.A.

Remanufactured Panasonic DMR-ES10S DIGA Series DVD Recorder (Silver)

Manufacturer: Panasonic
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Progressive scan DVD recorder/player supports seamless, flicker-free picture on HD and HD-ready TVs

Records on DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, or DVD-RAM; supports DVD-Audio, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD-RAM, CD, Video CD, CD-R/RW, and MP3-CD playback

Time Slip simultaneous play and record function; records at 500 lines or horizontal resolution in LP, SP, and XP modes

One-touch recording; enhanced thumbnail navigation; measures 16.94 x 2.5 x 13.31 inches (W x H x D)

Remanufactured to like-new condition; 90-day warranty

ASIN: B000BR6UCO

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Why wait? Panasonic's high-tech remanufactured DMR-ES10S DVD recorder has everything you need to archive your old VHS and camcorder tapes while taking over any lingering TV-related duties from your VCR. Plus, the recorder can serve as a home-theater-caliber DVD player to boot. The unit records to your choice of DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD+R, or rewritable DVD-RW formats. For playback, it'll handle the aforementioned discs in addition to DVD+RWs, DVD-Audio discs (high-resolution 2-channel only), video CDs, MP3-CDs, and recordable CDs brimming with your cherished JPEG digital photos. DVD-Audio media offer super high-fidelity (192 kHz/24-bit) sound and provides unique bonus materials not available on regular audio CDs.

The DMR-ES10S's virtual multi-encode system enables LP recording with the same 500 lines of horizontal resolution as the deck uses to encode in the higher-quality SP and XP modes. This is twice the 250 lines of resolution used in conventional long play recording, letting you store four hours of full-resolution material on a standard 4.7 GB recordable DVD.

Adding to the DMR-ES10S's value are functions like Time Slip and Chasing Playback. Time Slip lets viewers simultaneously record a program, such as this week's episode of a favorite show, while watching last week's episode on the same disc. Chasing Playback, meanwhile, lets you start watching a program from the beginning even when the recording is still in progress. It's the perfect feature for viewers who arrive home a little earlier than expected and don't want to wait until recording concludes before jumping into the meat of the program.

The DMR-ES10S uses a 12-bit video analog-to-digital converter to provide four times the number of possible color gradation (shades) offered by 10-bit converters. This preserves your source images with more detail, more definition, and more beauty. Other enhancements include Panasonic's real-time variable bit rate control, integrated noise reduction (NR), and visibility modulation technology.

Finally, Panasonic's Direct Navigator simplifies the process of previewing recorded programs, letting you access recorded material from an onscreen menu that lists recording dates, times, channels, and titles. The DMR-ES10S also offers a feature called high-speed quick start. The unit is ready to record just one second after you switch it on, easing your mind on those occasions when you forget (or almost forget) that an important program is airing.

What's in the Box
DVD recorder/player, remote control, user's manual.

Customer Reviews:

Horrible unit, worse customer service!!!.......2007-09-27

Panasonic DMR-ES10S DVD Recorder D.O.A........2006-03-03

The machine arrived rather loosely packed. I could never get it to display the setup menu on the TV, nor could I get it to simply play an existing DVD. I waited on hold for over an hour on Panasonic's tech support line and gave up waiting for someone to talk to me. I've returned the unit to Amazon.com. At least all I lost was the return shipping costs. Since remanufactured means something went wrong with it the first time, you'd think I would have known better. You really do get what you pay for...

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