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Panasonic DMR-EZ48VEBK - DVD Recorder & VCR Combination - With 1080P Up-Conversion & Freeview - Black
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(3.5 out of 5)
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Things can only get better
(2 out of 5) by Portaderry on Jun 27, 2009 (Derry, N Ireland)I have to say that I bought this item on the basis of the good reviews and name of early rising! I have been very disappointed in the quality of this product. Firstly, I found severe problems with remote controls. My other Panasonic equipment seemed to respond to my DVD, blu-ray and TV. Whether this is because of the VIERA link I do not know but it was tremendously frustrating to try and press the 'stop' button only to find the SCART input had changed. One minute I was recording Wimbledon and the next I was recording Vera Duckworth. Complete nightmare.
Secondly, there is a HDMI socket in the back of it. A complete and utter waste of time - dream-on designers!
Thirdly, the ease-of-use of the product is particularly poor. The manual is as clear as mud. The only thing that saved me, was the fact that I have used Panasonic equipment before. Having eventually mastered the controls/menus and worked out its operation, I finally managed to record/transfer something from VHS to DVD. Needless to say, the one-touch-record feature which these manufacturers bragg about, is a pipe-dream. The quality was poor and that was taking a pre-recorded VHS to DVD, so I dread copying weddings and birthday recordings.
Overall, a very disappointing product, particularly if you are expecting copying quality. Is the Panasonic head drive system haunting its players from models from the 80s. Lets hope not. I would not recommend this product to anyone. Whats worse is the big screens of today 'reveal limitations of the source tape'. If VHS was meant to be like this, we all would have stuck with betamax.
Secondly, there is a HDMI socket in the back of it. A complete and utter waste of time - dream-on designers!
Thirdly, the ease-of-use of the product is particularly poor. The manual is as clear as mud. The only thing that saved me, was the fact that I have used Panasonic equipment before. Having eventually mastered the controls/menus and worked out its operation, I finally managed to record/transfer something from VHS to DVD. Needless to say, the one-touch-record feature which these manufacturers bragg about, is a pipe-dream. The quality was poor and that was taking a pre-recorded VHS to DVD, so I dread copying weddings and birthday recordings.
Overall, a very disappointing product, particularly if you are expecting copying quality. Is the Panasonic head drive system haunting its players from models from the 80s. Lets hope not. I would not recommend this product to anyone. Whats worse is the big screens of today 'reveal limitations of the source tape'. If VHS was meant to be like this, we all would have stuck with betamax.
2 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
A question of compatibility
(1 out of 5) by C. Ballantyne on May 6, 2009Please can someone confirm whether the Panasonic DMR-EZ48VEBK is compatible with the Sony Bravia screen and Bravia system. I understand that Panasonic's DMR-EX78EB (250Gb HDD/DVD recorder) is not compatible and wondered if this is a common problem between Panasonic and Sony equipment. Many thanks.
1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Euro region only
(2 out of 5) by Jack O'Kelly on Oct 26, 2009I would not have bought this if I had known that it was restricted to region 2.
2 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
can you record what your playing if your on a xbox 360?
(5 out of 5) by I. M. Moreton on Jan 4, 2009I just want to know if you can record what your playing on a xbox 360?
noisy!
(3 out of 5) by Mr. Aleks Mazuruk on Nov 16, 2009 (lancashire,england)I bought this for my daughter early this year & she has complained about how noisy it is since day one.She is now waiting for Panasonic Repair Team. - Watch this space.