I have a number of questions regarding: > Panasonic DMR-EH55S hard drive PVR/DVD recorder/DVD player. > DMR-EH75S which includes much of above plus VCR and a smaller hard drive.
It seems like my wishes have finally been answered based on the specs... but I have yet to find many reviews or discussion on these units as they are so new.
They are also a bit pricey being in the $400-$500 range (I was hoping for something under $300 by now). Still, I'll bite for under $500 if it will do what I want.
I want to: * Time shift STEREO analog cable TV like a VCR * Not be limited to 6 hours like a VCR * Be able to archive recordings to DVD+R * Schedule time shifting via FREE on-screen guide * Pause, rewind, and fast forward while recording * Copy home VHS (from my VCR) to Hard Drive (HD) * Edit content recorded from VHS on the HD * Create DVD's from edited VHS content * Record and playback DVD+R/RW (+ is a MUST) * Playback commercial DVD's via HDMI * De-letterbox 2.35:1 to fit 16x9 HiDef screen
The last item is a big question not addressed in any of the specs I've seen. These are just among my many wants for a hard drive PVR/DVD recorder/player (non-TiVo).
If you are an eCoustics member who owns one of these units, I would like to ask you a few detailed questions if I may.
It could result in a good thread for others in my situation who are looking for a specific set of features in a hard drive PVR/DVD recorder/player (aka HDD/DVD). I have been looking for something like this for over 1.5 years... but I still don't have enough information to know if either is really the one.
The DMR-EH75S which includes a VCR allows me to cut another component from my rack. However, one review I have found mentioned audio glitches resulting from editing hard drive content. Has anybody experienced this with the DMR-EH55S as well?
Somehow I am thinking that the 55S is a better unit than the 75S (and I already own a VCR). With prices in the same ballpark, it is hard to decide.
I am looking forward to hearing from those of you who were brave enough to take the plunge and experiment. Thanks in advance,