Panasonic DMR-EZ485VK DVD Recorder / VCR Combo

$840.00 (compare prices at Shopping.com)

Average User Rating

(1.40 out of 5) from 5 reviews

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Panasonic does not support product and lies

(1.00 out of 5) by crystalpanason on Aug 31, 2011

Pros: none!
Cons: It won't play DVDs made on other devices. Poor Customer Service!

Our Panasonic will not read DVDs which are formatted according to the unit's specifications and prop ...
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I would return it if I could

(1.00 out of 5) by mjholst on May 4, 2010

Pros: Very nice front panel controls
Cons: Cannot record digital broadcast to VCR, but, absolutely incredibly, no auto-finalize when recording to DVD.

This is very poorly designed. It won't allow taping digital broadcasts to VCR, but then doesn' ...
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There are reasons why so many are refurbished! A video "Edsel"

(1.00 out of 5) by mrpragmatic on Nov 12, 2009

Pros: A lot is offered, e.g. digital tuner, DVD recording, VHS recording*, SD card reader.
Cons: *Cannot record digital broadcasts via the digital tuner onto the VCR.
The Bottom Line: Avoid frustration and disappointment by avoiding this product!

Based on my experience, and seeing what others have written, this product is a lemon, and that's why ...
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Read the Warranty!!

(1.00 out of 5) by frzz on Oct 24, 2009

Pros: I have some older Panasonic recorders (no digital tuner) that work fine.
Cons: I agree with other reviews I have read - the DMR EZ48/485V is a LEMON!

This machine works pretty good for me - while it is working! But it freezes just too often - f ...
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Good product, inept service

(3.00 out of 5) by cirripedia on Jun 27, 2009

Pros: Reasonable set of features, good connections, digital ATSC turner.
Cons: Does not record broadcast TV to VHS tapes, inept customer service.

The product (Panasonic DMR-EZ485V DVDR/VCR) is a good product, reasonable set of features, but ...
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