Product Description
The DMR-EZ47 offers high image quality in both recording and playback, easy operation, and improved networking capabilities. It comes equipped with the HDMI terminal, which allows easy, single-cable connection to compatible equipment. The DMR-EZ47 also offers Panasonic's proprietary VIERA Link functions for linked operation of other AV devices, and these functions are now even more convenient. It is now possible to control an optional DIGA recorder, when connected to a Panasonic VIERA TV, using VIERA's remote control unit. This provides convenient control over frequently used functions by using only VIERA's remote. By pressing the VIERA Link button on the remote, a DIGA menu screen can be accessed directly from the VIERA Link menu screen, to make recording settings or play a DVD. By combining intelligent i/p Conversion and 1080p Up-Conversion technologies, DIGA's 1080p technology renders high-resolution 1080p images from DVD movies and TV broadcasts to compatible TVs. The Accutune high-precision analog/digital tuner achieves stable signal reception even under poor signal conditions, such as when signals are reflected by surrounding buildings. The Accutune Digital Tuner is a high-performance hybrid tuner capable of receiving both digital and analog broadcasts. It uses a signal processor to effectively control noise and distortion, and its proprietary matching circuits allow it to transform and separate digital broadcasts into the appropriate digital or analog signals. With the built-in Digital Tuner, this will also allow you to record one digital broadcast program while watching a second program. The Tape input signal is automatically detected and optimized using Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) to provide an easy way to even more beautiful digital recordings from VHS tapes. Super Multi-Format Recording & Playback Digital Broadcast Capable - Built-in ATSC Tuner Automatic Program Information Acquisition Long Time
Customer Reviews:
Excellent Choice.......2007-12-18
Panasonic DMR-EZ47VK Up-Converting 1080p DVD-Recorder/VCR Combo with Built In Tuner
This product met all my expectations. Easy to use. I'm a 70 year old
female and I can understand the directions, which is no small feat. I
have copied some of my VHS tapes to DVD and they came out perfect.
Great for transferring home movies to DVD.......2007-12-17
My only reason for purchasing a DVD recorder was to transfer 8mm and VHS home movies to DVD and after reading various reviews on DVD recorders, I decided to purchase the Panasonic DMR-EZ47VK. This recorder is simple to to set up, simple to operate and the DVDs come out great. I have had the unit for about a month and transferred several VHS tapes to DVD +R media with terrific results.
So Many Problems--Where Do I Start?.......2007-12-17
Although this unit has a great set of features & capabilities, it has so many fundamental problems that it's given me nothing but headaches. I even bought a second unit to compare & found that it had *the same problems*! This is not a case of me getting unlucky & buying the 1 bad manufactured unit--these are flaws in the software & programming itself!
Many calls to Panasonic customer service (after looong waits & painful menu navigation & customer service reps who were not very helpful) resulted in 2 firmware upgrade discs being mailed to me in 8/07 & 11/07. They didn't fix the problems.
My unit is now at the local Panasonic authorized repair center, awaiting new parts, which will leave me without my player for about 3-4 weeks in total, if I get it back when they claim it will be done.
In no particular order, here are the problems:
1 - The unit freezes up frequently. I'll walk by, look at the clock, see that it's way off, press every single button on the unit & the remote to try to turn it on or get it to respond, but nothing happens. I have to unplug it & plug it back in to be able to use it again. It has missed recording so many scheduled TV shows because it froze up. The period of time between freezes ranges from a day to a month--totally random & inconsistent.
2 - While watchng DVDs, the big status window in the top right of my screen pops up occasionally, reminding me that I'm in DVD mode. Duh. This is very annoying. Sometimes it pops up every few minutes. Sometimes I can watch hours of movies with no pop up. Again, random.
3 - The SD card playback is sooooo slow that it's useless. I'm using a 4.0MP camera, with 2MB file size, and the time required to flip from picture to picture on the card makes a slideshow utterly impossible.
4 - The one-touch dubbing from VHS to DVD has given me huge headaches. First, it will abort the dubbing if you have a segment of static snow on your VHS in between the items on your tape. I'm trying to copy tapes of personal videos to DVD for archiving & easy access & sharing, but I have to babysit the machine to keep restarting the dubbing process.
5 - After dubbing a tape to DVD & following the directions carefully, I am unable to make the chapter manipulation menu appear. So, I'm stuck with chapter breaks every 8 minutes and cannot add/remove chapters, so I'm unable to make an easily-navigated DVD menu.
6 - After I figured out that I can manually stop my dubbing after each segment on my VHS tape, I had many hours invested & was on my way to making a DVD that had all the breaks in the correct locations to be able to generate a proper top menu. But then I came across one portion of my VHS tape where the machine refused to dub properly. 3.5 minutes into this section of tape (which is just like all the other sections, recorded on the same VCR), the unit stops recording, tells me that it's dividing the recording, rewinds the tape a bit, then starts recording a new DVD segment. This puts an illogical & unpleasant break in what is supposed to be continuous footage, and it adds an unnecessary chapter to the top menu. I tried this twice, with the same result. The manual shows that this should not happen.
7 - Unfortunately, unlike every other DVD player I've seen, the menu button on the remote pulls up a menu that lets you go to the DVD top menu. Usually the menu button on the remote just sends you to the disc's menu. Silly.
This product has given me so many headaches & made me *very* frustrated. When I get it back from the repair shop, I hope that Panasonic will give me some sort of refund, because I don't see how swapping out a circuit board will be able to fix what appears to be poor design & programming...but that's all the repair shop could recommend as a fix...
Just what I needed!!.......2007-12-17
After suffering through several months of poor quality videotapes (and occasional jamming when trying to eject tapes!), I decided to take the plunge with the Panasonic DVD/VCR combo unit. As others have noted, the instruction manual is nearly 100 pages ... but it doesn't matter, as this unit performs as well or better than I expected! DVD-RAM recording allows for chasing feedback of live programming, and one touch recording allows me to slowly convert my VHS library into a 21st century DVD library! Plus, I can easily burn DVD's directly from my Mini-DV tape palmcorder - fantastic!
good dvd/vcr combo.......2007-12-17
I like the way this dvd recorder copy my old vhs tapes. The outcome were clear. I connected the optical audio cable to my receiver and the sound was superb. The only con that I can say is that I have to use the av receiver every time I use it to get a sound. I tried several times not to use the receiver and it failed to give the audio. I also use the HDMI and the video is outstanding.
cannot get sound unless hooked up to an external device like av receiver.
Product Description
The DMR-EZ27 offers high image quality in both recording and playback, easy operation, and improved networking capabilities. It comes equipped with the HDMI terminal, which allows easy, single-cable connection to compatible equipment. The DMR-EZ27 also offers Panasonic's proprietary VIERA Link functions for linked operation of other AV devices, and these functions are now even more convenient. It is now possible to control an optional DIGA recorder, when connected to a Panasonic VIERA TV, using VIERA's remote control unit. This provides convenient control over frequently used functions by using only VIERA's remote. By pressing the VIERA Link button on the remote, a DIGA menu screen can be accessed directly from the VIERA Link menu screen, to make recording settings or play a DVD. By combining intelligent i/p Conversion and 1080p Up-Conversion technologies, DIGA's 1080p technology renders high-resolution 1080p images from DVD movies and TV broadcasts to compatible TVs. The Accutune high-precision analog/digital tuner achieves stable signal reception even under poor signal conditions, such as when signals are reflected by surrounding buildings. The Accutune Digital Tuner is a high-performance hybrid tuner capable of receiving both digital and analog broadcasts. It uses a signal processor to effectively control noise and distortion, and its proprietary matching circuits allow it to transform and separate digital broadcasts into the appropriate digital or analog signals. With the built-in Digital Tuner, this will also allow you to record one digital broadcast program while watching a second program. Super Multi-Format Recording & Playback Digital Broadcast Capable - Built-in ATSC Tuner Automatic Program Information Acquisition Long Time Recording with High Picture Quality Real-Time Variable Bit Rate Control DivX Playback JPEG View with SD Slot DV Auto Recording Auto DVD Disc Finalizing Direct Navigat
Customer Reviews:
Not Too Bad For What I Need.......2007-12-21
This DVD Recorder could get a little complicated if you start getting into the extra features. But for what I bought it for it works great. The only complaint that I have is that it takes forever to turn on. I guess that's what the quick start is for. I havent really had a chance to go through all of the features. The manual is pretty big, meaning there are lots of instructions for all of those features (I'll give Panasonic props for that). I was expecting the manual to be divided up into different languages but it's not. It's all in English. So, I guess whenever I have extra time after the holidays to read up on all the extra stuff I will come back to update my review. But for now if all you want to do is record programs onto DVD's to clear space on your Tivo, this is the product to go with. I have found that Panasonic usually puts out excellent products.
Not all its cracked up to be........2007-12-15
When I called panasonic to find out the unit's capabilities, a Panasonic sales rep said that still pictures could be recorded and played on CD's, DVD's, and DVD RAM's. This unit cannot play DVD's of still pictures. With CD's the unit will not play back recorded still pictures in the order recorded.
Very Disappointing..........2007-12-11
My old DMR-ES10 broke so I decided to buy an EZ27K. I do not need to rehash many of the complaints previously listed. The review by Calvin mirrors many of my experiences with this unit. I want to add that Panasonic has inexplicably removed some conveniences that users of previous models will miss.
Top of the list is the removal of the text preview window in the title naming area. You no longer have a window that shows what the title of your chapters look like on a finalized disc. If you have a title that is longer than one line you will not be able to see where your word splits and runs into the second or third line. This may seem small until you see the jumbled mess that your finalized disc titles look like. Additionally, they removed the convenient feature of memorizing titles to recall for future use. I had a list of frequently used words in my old recorder and now I have to type them every time. Not such a big thing but it is frustrating to lose a convenient feature like that unnecessarily. My third convenience complaint is the front display. The front display is very poor compared to previous models. At a minimum the display should, at all times, show the type of dvd in the unit, the record mode selected, the dvd time counter, and the state of the dvd (play, rec, stop, etc.). The display on the EZ27 only shows one of these things at a time with no feature for toggling through the others. If you want the information not shown on the front display, you have to press the "status" button on the remote and view it on your TV. Panasonic went from having one of the most informative front displays to the worst I have ever used. I looked at the manuals for all of their current models because I would have exchanged my EZ27 for one of the others if it had these features, but all of the current Panasonic models are this way.
I thought I could put up with some of the quirks that other reviewers have listed, but the things I just listed were the final straw for me. I don't have an HDMI TV so an older model works well for me. I returned my EZ27 to the store and bought a brand new DMR-ES15 on eBay for $70.
Glitchy Performance.......2007-11-30
I'm still a little nervous about this purchase. I have 'scheduled' about 6 programs to record. Only 3 of the 6 have actually recorded the program. I watched it closely the last time it failed. The set blinks as if it is starting to record, but the timer never starts ticking off the time, like it does when it records successfully. Hmmmm ... anyone's guess as to whether it will record that future program. When it does record, the picture is very good. I have a 1080 37" LCD television, and I had previously read that the upconversion is over-rated. I disagree. I have watched the same DVD on this new Panasonic with a HDMI connection, and it is a noticeable improvement over the same picture from my old Sony DVD player with the standard connection (no upconversion). However, if I had to do it over, I would probably wait for better technology. Or look into recording those occasional HD programs on the computer.
Great Recorder.......2007-11-16
My experience so far with this dvd recorder has been great. The interface is extremely easy to use and setup recordings. This is my 3rd unit of the later generation Panasonic recorders and all 3 have been great. The first one I got a couple of years ago was not good even after doing firmware updates. Even took it in for warranty repair where they replaced the drive but didn't solve the problems. But again, the last 3, even one that has the vcr combo have all been great and I would highly recommend these units now.
Product Description
The DMR-EZ17 DVD recorder features Accutune high-precision analog/digital tuners for recording and viewing digital broadcasts without a set top box. With the built-in Digital Tuner, this will also allow the consumer to record one digital broadcast .program while watching a second program. DVD record/playback, Accutune digital/analog tuner, super multi-format record and playback support, 2X LP horizontal resolution, Dolby Digital and dts surround sound via optical output, DivX playback, DV auto recording.
Customer Reviews:
Help!!!.......2007-12-18
Ive seen some reviews on this and its all on the recording and tuner. I havent tried recording yet but the Tuner makes my analog Cable excellent even with just the Tv turned on and not the dvd recorder. However my problem is with playing DVDs. None of mine play. It says cant read disc. These are computer made as well as store bought. Any one have this problem and is there something I missed I need to hit. Honestly my 40 buck dvd players play everything no problem. Why do higher end ones always have problems playing all types of dvds? Thanks
Good, but could be better.......2007-12-11
I chose this recorder due to the good reviews it got for the tuner. I have a EDTV 42" Plasma monitor wanted a good picture when watching the game.
It has pretty decent functionality, the tuning of digital channels is a bit slow, some channels are fairly quick and others do take 4 or 5 seconds to tune in.
The picture does look good and the HD channels look especially good.
CONS:
Slow tuning on some channels
Aspect ratio is not consistent, I have to manually adjust the WIDE, NORMAL, FULL settings to get digital channels to look proper (may be my monitor)
Menu for editing channels is terrible, when I autotune off cable, it picks up about 80 digital channels, of which only 5 or 6 work, this forces you to manually delete unwanted channels, you don't get to see the channels when doing this and it is a tedious time consuming process.
Finally, when changing channels, there is a "delay" sometimes when passing digital channels, it will get "stuck" and try to catch up, which means if you tune into a digital channel and quickly press up or down, it takes a few seconds, then jumps around wildly to catch up. Also on occasion, some of the digital channels need to be switched back and forth to work.
Love it!.......2007-12-04
I bought this product after reviewing several DVD recorders. It does exactly what I wanted. I have several videos that I wanted to put onto DVD and this was easy to do with this product.
It is a little slow to start up, but that is a small price to pay for the wonderful DVDs it creates!
Panasonic DVD Recorder.......2007-11-26
An excellent product. Relatively easy to set up and very easy to use. This unit replaced a VCR, and we are very pleased with the result!
crapped out after 5 months.......2007-11-05
After 5 months this unit has started giving me errors on blank DVDs after I record 1 track, which effectively means it doesn't work anymore.
This is the second Panasonic DVD recorder I've owned. This first was the DMR E75V, which I bought about 3 years ago. Both of these units had good quality in the 4 hour mode - when they worked. It crapped out after 3 years and hundreds of discs, but was never 100%. It occasionally failed when finalizing the disc - about 5% of the time. It ultimately would not recognize the disc as the proper format, even though it was the proper disc. On the E75V Many of the discs I recorded from the 75 hung up also, maybe another 3%.
So, it's Deja VU all over again. I'd hoped they would have improved on the design over the past 3 years, and because of the good recording quality, I decided to try it again. I got burned. I guess I'll try another manufacturer this time.
Product Description
The Panasonic DVD-S53K DVD Player is the right addition to your home tehater system. It supports 720p and 1080i output, giving you the sharp, gorgeous progressive sacn video you want, for the very best picture. The built-in 5.1 support hooks up to your speaker system and lets you feel every sound as if you were really there, in the action of your favorite shows and movies. Playback DVD-RAM discs you make on your computer. Connect it to your home theater easily with the simple HDMI connection. HDMI connection for direct connection to a Plasma, Projector or LCD screen Includes remote
Customer Reviews:
Dissappointed.......2007-10-02
When this unit came out I rushed out to buy it since I own the model S52 that came right before it.I love the S52.It has all the adjustments one would ever need to get a great picture.What a letdown the S53 was.The picture is fair but Panasonic took all the user adjustments off this model.You are stuck with the factory presets like skin,normal,etc.There is no adjustment for gamma on this machine.If you have a scene with alot of black and you can't see the details,you have to either turn up the brightness or live with it.I thought I would be getting the same player as the S52 but with the added joy of upconverting my movies to 1080P.I have just bought a Philips 47" ambilight 1080P television.This tv has to be seen to be believed.Philips 47PFL7432D 47" 1080p LCD HDTV with AmbilightThe one thing that I really do like about the S53 over the S52 is the open tray function on the remote.The S52 does not have this feature.
Generally Pleased.......2007-09-29
The quality of the picture is excellent. I don't have an HD setup, but it seems as though the quality, even on LD is somehow enhanced. Very happy with it. The tray for the DVD seems a bit on the flimsy side and caution is needed. Also, from advertising that I read about this, I was under the impression that it could play Dual Layer, but it won't play DL that's been generated on a PC. It makes that very clear in the owner's manual. You may want to download a copy of the owner's manual to verify it will play what you want it to. But otherwise, a 1000% better than the DVD player I used to have. It is a well designed quality product.
Very low quality.......2007-09-06
I got this product after a long research. Put the first CD (The lord of the Rings) and image quality was disappointed. Up-conversion was the worst.
Returned this product quickly and got and Oppo 981HD. What a difference!!
If you are looking for a good DVD player don't buy this, instead buy an Oppo 981HD.
S53K - Excellent Product and well worth the cost.......2007-09-02
This Panasonic player replaced another Panasonic DVD player that was lost to an electrical storm - and although I could have still found the older model, reviews led me to select this unit. Not only is it 1/2 the height of the older unit, but eliminated many of the front mounted controls that were rarely used and cluttered the face of the player. In the month of use - very heavy use - it performs flawlessly. The same features such as quick replay and variable scan (forward and back) that I had on the other unit were one reason to stay with this Panasonic series. In addition, this newer unit supports 90% of the types of CD's and DVD's you will encounter whether commercial or user created. I would recommend the unit to anyone.
I like it!!!.......2007-08-31
I just purchased this player about a week ago, and it is great. It is quiet, sturdy, starts up quick and looks cool. I have it hooked up with an HDMI cable to an okay 32 in. 720p LCD Visio TV that accepts 1080i input. I can tell you this..... the movies have never looked and sounded better. I popped in a DVD and played with the player's settings to get it just right. This DVD player has many Sound enhancement options and many Video enhancement features to help get a better picture. Read the manual, its good with helping you set it up to your likings. Very Satisfied with my purchase, thank you very much. 5 stars *****
Product Description
Panasonic DMR-EZ37K DVD Recorder & Player with VHS VCR Combo offers opportunities to upgrade your VHS videotape recording collection onto DVDs. You can choose to continue recording TV broadcasts to the VCR or onto DVDs. Accutune Digital Tuner is a high performance hybrid tuner capable of receiving both ATSC digital and NTSC analog broadcasts. The DVD recorder can record to and play back just about any DVD DVD-R/-RW/-RAM/+R/+RW discs, as well as DVD-Video, DVD-R (dual layer), DVD+R (dual layer), CD, CD-DA and CD-R/RW (including MP3 files). Digital Broadcast Capable - Built-in ATSC Tuner Automatic Program Information Acquisition Long Time Recording with High Picture Quality Real-Time Variable Bit Rate Control DV Auto Recording Auto DVD Disc Finalizing Direct Navigator for Quick, Easy Search 1 Second Quick Start for Recording DVD Recorder and Player are not HDTV capable. There is no HDMI connector to permit upconversion for 1080p play
Customer Reviews:
Great VHS to DVD Copier.......2007-12-22
This machine has run 24-hrs a day copying VHS tapes since I purchased it for the office. It has performed marvelously.
Good Recorder.......2007-12-11
I bought the recorder because it had the digital tuner. A lot of these recorders do not come with tuners.
Pros
Easy to use
Can use most types of DVD media
Does not look or feel cheap
Tunes over the air HD channels
Does the job
Cons
Slow to channel surf (You can press the channel up several times before it moves up.)
It can get confused when switching from DVD to VHS to fast (It once locked up so the only thing I could do was unplug it)
The status information sometimes randomly displays while watching DVD's
(No big deal but you already know that you have a DVD in the drive and that it is playing, why tell me when I did not ask)
Great machine.......2007-09-08
I bought this to copy my old VHS tapes to DVD. Right out of the box I did thirty in a row without a hitch. Easy to use when you get the hang of it and perfect for my purpose. I also use it as a recorder for taping from TV and timer et al works just fine. I am happy with it.
Lacks 2 good features.......2007-05-26
This is the 2nd Combo DVD/VHS recorder I own, and it lacks 2 good features of my 1st unit: (1) when copying from VHS to DVD (or visa versa) you cannot skip over commercials so they are also copied. (2) you cannot determine the length of copied movie.
too many flaws and limitations.......2007-04-29
Since the arrival of DVD recorders with ATSC tuners, I have tried three of them. I wanted to like this one, but it has too many flaws and limitations.
Pros:
Good picture
Good build quality
Good fast tuner -
It receives all my stations, including one which causes trouble for some tuners.
FR record mode -
It is nice to be able to get maximum quality for 1.5 or 2.5 hour movies, without wasting space by using the next longer standard mode.
Cons:
Auto clock setting never worked; I had to set it manually. Auto clock worked on the other two ATSC recorders and even on my old analog recorder. So, it isn't my local broadcast situation.
The first timer recording I attempted didn't work - still don't know why. When I came home, the unit was on, with "stop" displayed and no error code or further explanation. The event was gone from the schedule. My second attempt worked.
[Edit: From other users I now think I know the problem. If you lose signal for a few seconds during the recording, it stops. Thanks.]
Crippled RW -
Forget trying to use all the functions you expect from RW. There is no real VR mode. To do any editing or chapter work, you need to use RAM discs. I like my recorders a little more versatile and compatible than that.
Clunky dubbing -
-You find the start point, then stop the tape, then start dubbing. Other machines let you start dubbing from a paused tape - far more accurate. Dubbing from stop gives you about a +/- 2 second error as to where your recording will actually begin.
-Once your tape is cued and stopped, you now have two choices to actually begin dubbing. Either start dubbing by holding a dubbing button on the machine itself for several seconds and then switching to the remote to make a couple more selections, or, to use only the remote, you dive into the main menu and get to the dubbing section to make those choices - needlessly complicated and lame.
No FR mode for dubbing -
It would be nice to have this option when dubbing tapes. Those 2 hour 10 minute movies could look a lot better. Granted, most machines don't have this feature at all, but to have it for OTA, input, and timer recording and not for dubbing is very disappointing.
Average customer rating:
- Great Video and Sound
- Excellent performance, impressive array of features
- Nice 5 disk DVD player
- A Great Buy!
- Great Product with a Great Price
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Product Features:
- Rotary 5-disc progressive scan DVD player; measures 16.9 x 2.7 x 16.25 (W x H x D)
- Compatible with DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, DVD-RAM/R, CD, CD-R/RW, WMA, MP3, JPEG, and HDCD
- Plays 1 disc while changing 4 discs; slim design
- Outputs: composite-, component-, S-bideo, 5.1-channel audio, subwoofer
- Advanced Virtual surround sound for enhanced 2-speaker sound; built-in Dolby Digital/DTS/Pro Logic II decoding
ASIN: B0001WV6ZU
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Product Description
PANASONIC DVDF87 -- This all-purpose 5-Disc Changer displays DVD video on virtually any TV, includes Progressive Scan outputs for optimized display on most better recent model TVs. 54MHz / 10-bit Video D/A Converter Picture Modes - Normal, Cinema1, Cinema2, Animation, Dynamic Picture Control (Brightness, Color, Contrast, Sharpness, Gamma Correction) Monitor Select for optimum picture quality according to monitor type Black level control Multi Re-Master for higher quality audio reproduction 8-channel 192kHz / 24-bit Audio D/A converter Audio Only function protects noise from video circuitry Built-in DTS&Dolby Digital Decoder with speaker setting Dolby Surround Pro Logic II Sequential CD playback Twin Laser Pickup for DVD / CD playback Easy-to-operate one-touch remote control ENERGY STAR Qualified Finish - Black
Amazon.com Product Description
The Panasonic DVD-F87K five-disc DVD changer offers progressive-scan playback, Dolby Digital and DTS Surround Sound compatibility, and a slim design that makes it a perfect fit for any entertainment system. Other features include compatibility with DVD Audio, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, and CD-R/RW discs, as well as MP3 and WMA digital audio playback. This model also comes with a silver finish.
The five-disc changer allows you to keep up to five discs of any format in your player at the same time. A front-loading rotary carousel lets you change any of the four not-playing discs without disturbing what you're watching or listening to. The Audio/JPEG onscreen navigation menu enables you to quickly search for MP3 and WMA audio files or view JPEG images recorded onto CD-R and CD-RW discs via an onscreen menu. This feature also works with CD-R discs that feature multisession recordings.
The HighMAT (High-Performance Media Access Technology) feature, codeveloped with Microsoft, is a digital-media standard that provides a dramatically improved method of storing, arranging, and playing back personal digital photo, music, and video collections on recordable discs such as CD-RW media.
Panasonic's Depth Enhancer noise-reduction feature only processes an image's background, helping to leave the delicate details of the main subject intact and providing sharp images with incredible depth. The DVD-F87S uses a 54 MHz/10-bit video digital-to-analog converter, which reduces digital artifacts to give you a better picture.
When you play DVD movies encoded with DTS or Dolby Digital soundtracks, the built-in decoder processes all six channels of audio information (left front, right front, center, left-surround, right-surround, and low-frequency effects) without the need for an external decoder, and with the right audio components, lets you enjoy the amazing fidelity of discrete 5.1-channel surround sound. The decoder also allows you to control speaker configuration.
Other features include picture control (brightness, color, contrast, gamma correction, and sharpness), disc program play, and disc random play.
Tech Talk
Progressive scan: Progressive scanning, otherwise known as 480p ("p" for "progressive"), creates a picture signal with double the scan lines of a conventional interlaced picture, or 480i, to create a noticeably sharper image. Standard DVD-Video players use interlaced scanning to produce a picture. Interlaced scanning combines two fields to generate a picture of 525 scan lines (480 of which are displayed). Your television projects an interlaced image by first scanning the 240 odd-numbered lines of one field (in 1/60th of a second), followed by the 240 even-numbered lines of the other field (in 1/60th of a second). A progressive video processor enables all 525 lines (480 of which are displayed) to be scanned at the exact same time. A television with 480p component inputs can completely scan the entire image in 1/60th of a second, so it only takes one field to build one frame of video.
What's in the Box
Panasonic DVD-F87K 5-disc changer, remote control, 2 AA batteries, AC power cord, composite A/V (RCA) cable, and printed operating instructions.
Customer Reviews:
Great Video and Sound.......2007-11-05
Great Product and the 6-channel audio is still the best for reproducing theater-like surround sound while still hearing dialogue at a normal level.
Excellent performance, impressive array of features.......2007-05-25
I have owned this unit for nearly three years, and have no complaints. The price is very low for such a well equipped player (you can even adjust brightness, contrast, etc, just as you would on your TV), the motor is fairly quiet, the zoom is INFINITELY adjustable (just select MANUAL zoom rather than automatic and you can move back and forth in tiny increments), setup is easy (once you become accustomed to the fact that the primary menu buttons are called DISPLAY and GROUP), DVD-Rs are supported, and all the outputs are in place for DVD-Audio discs and optional subwoofer. You can also enhance dialogue and the video signal on low quality recordings.
I don't know what more one could expect at this price.
Nice 5 disk DVD player.......2007-04-03
The unit is easy to learn how to use, it works well. It is nice to put in 5 DVD's and let it play. We do not watch TV, since we do not like 50% of our time being spent with someone trying to sell us something. So we can load a full days worth of movies and play them at the rate we chose.
A Great Buy!.......2007-03-09
I purchased this 5 disk changer when my old one went out. This one by far exceeds expectations.It will save your place on each disk. You can go back to any of them at any time. I would highly recommend this to serious movie watchers.
Great Product with a Great Price.......2007-03-08
This is a great dvd/cd player. We where looking for one with a disc changer so we could play worship cd's continously and also play dvd's. So far this is working great! Great price for a great product.
Average customer rating:
- Great DVD player
- H07 has struck again
- Possible fix for H07
- Impending DH07M!
- H07 error
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Panasonic DVD-RV32K DVD Player (Black)
Manufacturer: Panasonic
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Product Features:
- Plays DVD-Video, DVD-R, Video CD, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3, and WMA formats
- Advanced Surround functionality provides theater-style audio
- Bass Plus allows an optional subwoofer to be connected
- Also features zoom, hi-speed scan, and quick replay functions
- S-Video, subwoofer, and video outpu
ASIN: B000063Y7F
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Product Description
It's a digital world. A world where sound surrounds you and pictures dazzle the imagination. It's a world where the excitement of the movies is captured and brought to life on a simple five-inch disc - the size of a CD. Welcome to the incredible world of DVD. As a leader in digital technology, Panasonic made possible and forever changed the face of home theatre. Panasonic has packed big-screen excitement into the world's smallest and lightest DVD players. Come and experience the ultimate in home theater entertainment.With great features and newly redesigned cosmetics, the DVD-RV32K is an extraordinary value. It includes the popular combination of features known as A-B-C-D - which stands for Advanced Virtual Surround Sound, Bass Plus, Cinema Mode and Dialogue Enhancer - all designed to improve the movie viewing experience. One-touch preset buttons for each of the A-B-C-D features are found on the front panel. The DVD-RV32K's twin laser pickup flawlessly plays through the microscopic disc defects and layer changes that often cause budget players to stumble. The high-resolution audio D/A converter will make your CDs sound great, and the DVD-RV32K also plays CD-Rs, CD-RWs, plus MP3 and WMA files burned to CD-R/RWs.
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The Panasonic DVD-RV32K DVD player plays DVD-Video, DVD-R, Video CD, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3, and WMA formatted media. It features A, B, C, D functions, which stand for Advanced Surround (V.S.S.), Bass Plus, Cinema Mode, and Dialogue Enhancer, for enhancing the home theater experience. Advanced Surround (V.S.S.) simulates a surround-sound effect using only the front two speakers, so you can enjoy Dolby Digital 5.1 channel discs without an elaborate home theater system. Additionally, the Bass Plus output enables a two-channel setup when you connect an optional subwoofer to your system, so you can get great, realistic home theater sound. Cinema Mode allows clear, bright colors and enhances the color in darker scenes by automatically adjusting picture contrast. The Dialogue Enhancer lets you hear clear dialogue from the center channel over other sound channels. All functions are on the front panel of the DVD player for easy access and control.
The DVD-RV32K also features Optical Digital Output for Dolby Digital (AC3) and DTS external decoder, Variable Zoom Function, Hi-Speed Smooth Scan (up to x200), a Progress Indicator, and Quick Replay, which allows you to jump back 7-10 seconds during playback. It includes S-Video, subwoofer, and video outputs, and comes with a standard remote control.
Customer Reviews:
Great DVD player.......2007-12-10
I purchased my DVD player in November of 2002. Five years later it still works great. It plays every type of disc I have ever inserted in it, DVDs, CDs, MP3s. My grandmother had Panasonic TVs that lasted over 20 years. Panasonic is the best electronics brand I know, and my DVD player shows it, they are built to last. It's wonderful!
H07 has struck again.......2007-09-19
I've had mine for at least 3 years and now it's finally dead. I've received the H07 error in the past and the player still worked after I re-inserted the disk but not this time. It was good while it lasted but now I must buy a new dvd player. And it won't be a panasonic.
Possible fix for H07.......2007-05-06
After four years, my RV32 recently gave the dreaded H07 error. This appears to be caused by a sticking spindle motor (the mechanism that spins the disc).
Those handy with a screw driver and spray lubricant may be able to breathe a few more weeks/months/years into the unit. Not for the faint of heart but if you are handy and careful, you may be rewarded:
1. On a good work surface, turn on the unit and hit eject.
2. FOR YOUR SAFETY: Unplug the unit (with tray open)
3. Remove the cover (7 screws: 4 sides, 3 back)
4. Remove the front panel and disc assembly (gently remove two-wired connector, top circuit board, etc. - six screws, two nylon clip posts, plastic clips and connectors on front panel). Be cautious and gentle on this part -- take your time to see how everything comes apart.
5. Spray a synthetic/PTFE lubricant away from the laser assembly towards the spindle motor shaft. This is the metal rod that spins the black circle that then spins the disk. WD40 could also be used, but may gum up more quickly (leading to H07 again). Only a VERY SMALL amount is required.
6. Reassemble unit. With cover completely reinstalled, plug unit in and cross your fingers.
A week after this repair my RV32 is still going strong. In a dusty/dirty environment this motor will likely stick sooner rather than later.
Impending DH07M!.......2007-04-28
Tick, tick, tick, tick, tick....it will get you too! It lurks within. The dreaded H07 (after four years) finally struck my Panasonic down. Based on the dozens of messages below, there is no recourse. Thus, I'm taking a hammer to it this evening -- should be fun! If you own one, it's only a matter of time. If you just bought one -- take it back! Run to the store! Panasonic is laughing at you.
H07 error.......2007-01-14
After only two years of moderate use received the H07 error. (The spindle motor that spins the DVD does not work.) Searched online for fixes and contacted Panasonic. Online fixes didn't work and Panasonic support was awful! Essentially it is boat anchor. DO NOT PURCHASE THIS PRODUCT. And, I would think twice about any/all Panasonic products.
Product Description
Panasonic's vision of the digital future is driven by the needs and aspirations of its business customers and millions of consumers around the world who use its products every day. The company shares their dream to live a fuller life by providing ways of working smarter and enjoying the rewards of technological advances.
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Proving that big performance doesn't necessarily mean "big ticket," Panasonic's ultra-slim DVD-S35K DVD player handles standard DVD-Video, DVD-R and DVD-RAM, CD-R and CD-RW, MP3- and WMA-encoded CDs, and even JPEG picture discs. Blending astounding performance with an elegant design, the DVD-S35K is slimmer and sleeker than its predecessors. The deck features a progressive-scan video processor that doubles the scan lines of an interlaced signal (from 480i to 480p) by scanning all 525 lines in 1/60 of a second for each pass. The higher-density video signal (designed for high-definition and HD-ready TVs) brings a film-like quality to DVD images, extraordinarily close to the way they originally appeared in the cinema, with rich detail, incredible depth of field, and precise color reproduction. The high-resolution picture is also free of motion artifacts.
For optimum viewing enjoyment, the monitor-select function lets you choose the best connection option according to the type of display being used. Other video enhancements include Cinema Mode (which diminishes glare and improves the visibility of details in dark scenes by automatically adjusting picture contrast), Depth Enhancer (which reduces image background noise), and Hi-Speed Smooth-Motion Scan (which enables fast-forward/reverse at up to 200 times normal speed, offering a quick way to access desired scenes).
You'll also enjoy audio features like Bass Plus (which enhances bass when connecting the player with an optional subwoofer), Dialogue Enhancer (which boosts the volume of the center channel during Dolby Digital 5.1-channel presentations), and an optical digital-audio output for channeling DTS and Dolby Digital surround sound to a surround-decoding audio/video receiver.
Customer Reviews:
H02 Error.......2006-03-06
Do not buy a Panasonic DVD Player. Lasted 14 months, and then I got the dreaded H02 error.
Do never buy panasonic DVD player........2006-01-06
Like most other people, my panasonic DVD player died on HO2 error too. I have used it only two years and I could never expect such short life span. After I searched about HO2 error on the google, I found that it is the most common error occuring in panasonic dvd players within two years. Further more, fixing cost is more than new one.($89.99 for labor cost + shiping and handling) When you buy DVD players, do never buy DVD players with Panasonic logo.
Died last night after 15 months.......2005-11-11
Had this DVD player for about 15 months. Last night, I put in a DVD, and the menu came up for the movie. All of a sudden the machine shut off on it's own. I turned it back on, and as it tried to read the DVD, it shut off again. I did this several times, and even switched DVD movies. Every time, the machine shut itself off. When I took the DVD out of the tray, and left it empty, the machine would stay on and say "nodisc" of course. Put in another movie, off it went. I've trieed to unplug it for 30 minutes, blew in it, tried a cleaner disc...NOTHING.
Panasonic tells me I have to turn it in to an authorized dealer, but I told them forget it. I've already checked and it will cost more than a new one.
I was wondering if anyone ran into this problem?[...]. Thanks.
As for Panasonic, I think I'll buy a Sony tomorrow.
Died on an HO2 error.......2005-07-08
My unit was manufactured in April 2003 (mine just died last night). Mine had average to below average usage. I am very dissapointed in this unit (and Panasonic's support). Who in their right mind is going to pay $100 to repair a 2 year old unit that only cost $89?
In my opinion, Panasonic chose a substandard part in this unit and will not make good on replacing it. A big thumbs down for me....
H02 Error for me too.......2005-05-11
I too had the H02 error after about 18 months of flawless performance.
Since everyone is having the same problem at about the same time, is it reasonable to suspect engineered, PLANNED OBSOLESCENCE? Maybe just poor product.. Panasonic wouldn't make so much money if you didn't spend $100 every 1-2 years on another DVD player. Think about it..
Like a few others, however, I am again watching movies on my S35S after taking it apart, blowing in it a bit, fingering and jiggling the gears a bit, and putting it back together (we were going to throw it out anyway, why not play with it freely beforehand? Make sure to unplug it first!). This solved the problem, at least for the time being - may have to do it periodically from now on. I'm too poor to buy a new one every year, so I tinker.
The actual problem is that the spindle-motor stopped turning, thus the laser cannot read the initializing track of a disc to determine that a valid disc is indeed present. Hence, "H02"(Must be Pana-Geek-Speak for 'farked up'..), and finally "No disc."
To be accurate and honest, Panasonic should - instead of "H02" - have their DVD players display a scrolling marquee "P4n450n1k PWNES j00!1@!11one" because that's what they're doing to us with these cheap motors designed to fail at 1 to 1-1/2 years.
Upon opening and observation it was obvious that the spindle motor/flywheel thingy was unable to turn freely, too much friction to get started apparently, too "sluggish," it just simply hummed before disengaging and giving up. Perhaps it needs a bit of re-lubrication; just lightly touching the top of the spindle housing/cover (specifically, the white round thingy that resides above the disc) made it start spinning again.
3 stars for the great flawless performance for 18 months, minus 2 stars for the cheap/underpowered/etc. spindle-motor that goofs up at this time making me spend a couple of hours toying with it just to watch my movies. Luckily I have a PS2/dvd to hold me over for a while if this DVD player craps out for good. Maybe I should try TOSHIBA next time?
Product Description
Panasonic's vision of the digital future is driven by the needs and aspirations of its business customers and millions of consumers around the world who use its products every day. The company shares their dream to live a fuller life by providing ways of working smarter and enjoying the rewards of technological advances.
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The Panasonic DMR-ES10K DVD recorder offers a low priced, user-friendly DVD recorder. Record from the television signal, or dub from a connected VCR.
Technically, the unit rivals its higher-priced pals. The 2x LP horizontal resolution recording captures 500 lines of resolution-in quality terms, the resolution is superb, even in LP mode.
The interface stands out too. Come home mid-stream? Chasing Playback lets you start to watch a program already in progress while you continue recording it. Other smart features include Time Slip, which lets you record the current episode while you watch last week's episode.
The physical design is user friendly too. Front A/V inputs, including S-video and composite, make connecting other components quick-and-easy. Hid away in the rear are a host of other connectors: more S-video and composite inputs; and component, S-video and RF outputs. Optical digital output for DTS and Dolby Digital surround sound provide yet another connectivity option. Of course, a remote control is included.
For the combination of features and price, the DMR-ES10K is hard to beat. If you've a large tape collection to transfer, or want to better manage your television viewing, this should definitely make your short-list.
Customer Reviews:
DVD for you and me.......2006-10-27
This recorder-player far outperforms my other players and recorders plus several that I returned because of various programming problems. The player plays discs that my other machines (Toshiba, Apex and Mintek) reject. And, if you want to transfer your VHS tapes to DVD, this does it well and easily.
There may be better machines but as yet I have no reason to upgrade or change. I bought this on July 15, 2005 from Amazon and have used almost daily without any problems. Recently I connected it to a new Philips 26PF5321D LCD flat-panel TV, which produces an excellent picture.
Remember this is a recorder and play deck, so the price is much higher than regular decks. I previously purchased two different DVD-VHS combo units and returned both because they were substandard at best.
Very Happy with this unit........2005-10-17
Finally, a product that works exactly as advertised. I'm had this unit for several months now and have given it quite a workout and have had no problems whatsoever. It works exactly as if it was a VCR but it records on discs instead of tapes. The audio and video quality is superb -- you won't be disappointed -- there were no unhappy surprises for me with this unit, for once, I can't find anything to complain about.
Very good product........2005-10-06
Pros:
A very nice prduct for the money.
DVD RAM is very flexible, and the unit can read/write most types of DVDs.
Allows naming or disks and chapters. Has a great feature to save text chunks that you want to frequently re-use.
Comes in black.
Can use DVD-RAM disks that come in a cartridge.
Informative OSD.
Fairly easy to use.
Easy initial set-up.
Cons:
DVD RAM is great, but a little slow on first insert of a blank disk.
The unit can be slow to boot.
Possibly grainy/fuzzy on the CATV passthrough.
No "last" or "skip-back" function on the remote.
Not easy enough for "gramps".
No front-panel clock display when unit is "off".
No front-panel clock display at times depending on OSD settings.
Slow to auto-set time.
great low budget dvd recorder.......2005-09-25
i purchased mine (the silver one) at best buy for $159.00 with a promo for 10 memorex dvd blanks for free. at this price level they had a cyberhome, this panasonic and a magnavox unit. i know that the panasonic vhs players were work horses and nearly indestructable so i went with it. the cyberhome unit $99.00 only has a 90 day warrantee (even the manufacturer doesn't trust the product) and the magnavox had a lesser rating with nearly the same price tag.
i naturally went with the panasonic and am very pleased with my choice.
best buy only seems to have a few stores with the recorder in stock and they are sold out online.
DO NOT BUY THIS PANASONIC DVD.......2005-09-24
I bought this Panasonic DVD recorder DMR-ES10 because Amazon customers said the picture quality was good. Not so! Compared to the TV image direct from cable the image quality from this recorder is flat and grayish. faces show yelowish instead of pinkish without highlights. The manual is written by people who understand the machine but do not have a clue how to write for first time buyers.
Average customer rating:
- Good but has some major glitches
- Serious Problem In Month Nine of Ownership/Use
- Doesn't hold up
- Nice DVR, a bit out of date now
- EXCELLENT RECORDER IF USING THE RIGHT BLANK DISCS
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Panasonic DMR-E55K Progressive-Scan DVD Recorder/Player (Black)
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Product Features:
- Records DVD-R, DVD-RAM for best of both worlds; plays DVD-Video, DVD-R, DVD-RAM, CD-R/RW, and MP3 CD
- Up to 16 hours on a double-sided 9.4 GB DVD-RAM disc; up to 8 hours on a single-sided 4.7 GB DVD-RAM or DVD-R
- Offers one-touch record, TimeSlip, chasing playback (watching a recording in progress from the beginning), on-disc video editing
- Progressive-scan video output for seamless, flicker-free picture on high-definition and HD-ready televisions
- Measures 16.9 x 3.125 x 11.2 inches (W x H x D)
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Product Description
It's a digital world. A world where sound surrounds you and pictures dazzle the imagination. It's a world where the excitement of the movies is captured and brought to life on a simple five-inch disc - the size of a CD. Welcome to the incredible world of DVD. As a leader in digital technology, Panasonic made possible and forever changed the face of home theatre. Panasonic has packed big-screen excitement into the world's smallest and lightest DVD player. Come and experience the ultimate in home theatre entertainment.PRODUCT FEATURES:DVD RAM recordings up to 16 hours (EP Mode, 9.4GB Disc);DVD-R recordings up to 8 hours (EP Mode, 4.7GB Disc);Time Slip Function;Chasing Playback;Simultaneous Play & Record;One Touch Record & Play;Direct Navigator;Play list;NTSC Tuner with VHF, UHF, CATV Coverage;Includes VCR Plus+ Programming;Visibility Modulation Technology;Hybrid VBR: Variable Bit Rate Technology;20-bit Dolby Digital A/D 2-Channel Recordings;3 Line Inputs with: Composite, S-Video, L & R Audio;5-Mode Recording Modes;Progressive Scan 480P/480I Video Playback;Compatible Formats: VCD, DVD, DVD-R & DVD-RAM;Composite, S-Video, Component Video Outputs;Compatible Formats: CD, CD-R/RW1, DVD-Audio (2ch), DVD-R & DVD-RAM;Built-In: 96kHz 24-bit Dolby Digital & DTS decoders, 2-Channel Decoders;DTS & Dolby Digital Compatible Optical Output;MP3 Playback (music files on CD-R/RW).
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Panasonic's DMR-E55K DVD player/recorder grants unprecedented recording time on double-sided 9.4 GB recordable DVDs--up to 16 hours, or 8 hours per side (and on standard 4.7 GB discs, in EP mode). The DMR-E55K's joint support of DVD-RAM and DVD-R media provides the best of both worlds: DVD-R for the highest compatibility (letting you share video recordings with virtually anyone with a DVD player) and DVD-RAM (for rewritability and benefits like TimeSlip, chasing playback, and simultaneous play and record). DVD-RAM offers the perfect method for recording and rerecording favorite programs--over 100,000 times on the same disc. Using DVD-RAM, you can also edit your videos on a multimedia computer with video editing/production software.
You can take DVD-RAM discs out of their protective cartridges and play them on PCs equipped with a 4.7 GB/9.4 GB DVD-RAM drive or DVD-ROM drive that's compatible with 4.7 GB/9.4 GB DVD-RAM. In addition to an attractive price tag, the feature-rich DMR-E55K offers the benefits of progressive-scan video playback (for use with high-definition and HD-ready TVs), MP3 CD playback, enhanced time-shifting, and instant access times.
With instant recording onto a DVD disc, there's no need to have to find blank space, as with a VHS tape. Just press record and the unit will automatically find space on the disc, much like a computer's disk drive. Panasonic's Time Slip feature lets you replay a scene recorded earlier while a program is still in progress, without disrupting the recording process. And chasing playback lets you watch from the beginning a show whose recording is still in progress.
You can easily transfer your favorite VHS tape recordings to space-saving discs. Personal movie libraries and family videos can be archived, preserved, easily cataloged and accessed, and even edited right from the disc.
Input TBC (time base corrector) removes jitter from the input signal, while 3D Y/C separation circuitry precisely separates the luminance (Y) and chrominance (C) portions of the video signal to minimize dot crawl and color smearing caused by interference between the video signal's Y and C color subcomponents. These functions are particularly effective when recording from analog video sources such as a conventional VCR and camcorder. Combined with the 3D DNR applied during playback, the result can be a surprising restoration of image quality from old videocassettes.
Connections include component-, composite-, and S-video outputs, multiple composite- and S-video inputs, an optical digital-audio output for surround-sound passthrough to a compatible (Dolby Digital/DTS 5.1) audio/video surround receiver, and RCA stereo analog audio inputs.
Progressive Scanning
Progressive scanning, otherwise known as 480P (p=progressive), creates a picture signal with double the scan lines of a conventional interlaced picture, 480I (I=interlaced), to create a noticeably sharper image. The 480P image offers higher picture resolution and eliminates virtually all motion artifacts. Even on large screens, the progressive scan lines are barely noticeable and picture flickering is greatly reduced, so you can enjoy extended viewing without eye fatigue. There are also many advantages to progressive conversion. Progressive-scan DVD players can handle both progressive and conventional interlaced video.
The Benefits of Progressive Vs. Interlaced Scanning
| Standard DVD-Video players use interlaced scanning to produce a picture. Interlaced scanning combines two fields to generate a picture of 525 scan lines (480 of which are displayed). Your television projects an interlaced image by first scanning the 240 odd-numbered lines of one field (in 1/60th of a second), followed by the 240 even-numbered lines of the other field (in 1/60th of a second). So, it takes two fields to build one frame of video. |
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Progressive-scan DVD players have a progressive video processor, which enables all 525 lines (480 of which are displayed) to be scanned at the exact same time. A television with 480P component inputs can completely scan the entire image in 1/60th of a second, so it only takes one field to build one frame of video. The result is a smoother and sharper picture, with high resolution and no motion artifacts.
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