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Panasonic DMR-EZ48VK 1080p Upconverting VHS DVD Recorder with Built In Tuner | 
 enlarge | Brand: Panasonic
Category: CE
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New (8) Used (4) Refurbished (1) from $197.99
Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 897
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 11.7
Dimensions (in): 13.6 x 17 x 3.3
MPN: DMR-EZ485VK
Model: DMR-EZ485VK
UPC: 037988256631
EAN: 0037988256631
ASIN: B0014F9U6U
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | 1080p Upconversion via HDMI | | • | Multi Format playback: DVD, DivX, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD, CD-R, CD-RW | | • | Viera Link to Panasonic Televisions | | • | Built In ATSC Tuner | | • | SD card slot |
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Product Description
The Panasonic DMR-EZ48VK DVD recorder is capable of receiving both digital and analog broadcasts. Even when digital signals drop out because of interference with direct signal access, which makes the picture either disappear or become filled with block noise, the Digital Tuner still produces a beautiful picture. Just slip the SD card into the slot or use the cable to connect the camera to the USB terminal, and you're ready to enjoy a spectacular big-screen slideshow with family and friends. You can even listen to music recorded onto a USB device while viewing your photos. Connect your Panasonic DVD recorder to a flat-panel HDTV via an HDMI cable and the TV channel setting information is automatically downloaded to the recorder. Once the Auto Preset Download is complete, the DVD recorder will keep whichever TV channel you're watching as its receiving channel. This means you can record the program you're watching by just pressing the Record button on the VIERA remote. With VIERALink, you don't have to worry about setting the recorder to the right channel every time you want to record something. Frequently used buttons, such as Power and Open/Close, are located at the top of the main unit (this makes them easier to see when the unit is placed in a rack, where you need to look down when operating it). SD Image File Format - JPEG conforming DCF Image File Number of Pixels - 34 x 34 to 6,144 x 4096 Inputs and Outputs - 2x LINE (pin jack) Analog Audio (2 Ch) Input, 2x Line (pin jack) Video In, DV Input Terminal, 2x S Connector S-Video In, Built-in SD Card Slot, 1x LINE (pin jack) 2ch Audio Out, Component Video Out (Y, PB, PR) 1080i/720p/480p/480i, 1x S Connector S-Video Outputs, and Optical Digital Audio Out (Dolby Digital, DTS, and PCM), 2x LINE (pin jack) Video Out Dimensions - Height 3-5/16 x Width 16-15/16 x Depth 13-5/8 Weight - 11.90 pounds
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| Customer Reviews: Read 6 more reviews...
 Can't record in VR format on DVD-RW, so what's the point? June 22, 2008
I got this unit as one of the replacement possibilities in the saga that was trying to replace the lemon that was the Samsung DVD-VR357 (see my review for that for the full story), but returned it promptly for one simple reason.
I used to do a lot of recording of TV shows onto DVD-RWs because I could edit the commercials out of the final product easily and permanently.
In order to do that, they must be recorded in DVD-VR format. This unit will only record DVD-RWs in DVD-V format, where this sort of editing is not possible...so what's the point?
 Very short life span - better buy the extended warranty June 17, 2008
I bought the DRM-EZ48V about 14 months ago and the DVD recording bit the dust, 2 months after the manufacturer warranty expired. On the average, I used it everyday for about 1 hr. of recording and 1 hr. of playback. I continued to do the recording using the VHS for about 3 months and the HDMI interface failed yesterday. I am totally disappointed about the reliability of this product. If you are thinking about buying this DVD/VHS recorder, I advise you to seriously consider purchasing the extended warranty, either from Panasonic or from the store, inorder to have a piece of mind.
Be Wary If Transferring VHS May 13, 2008
20 out of 23 found this review helpful
I purchased this mainly to transfer home movies. Unfortunately, Panasonic has decided that it knows better than you do. They have programmed the machine to divide recordings whenever a break in the video occurs. This means that your two-hour home video is going to be automatically divided into about 16 parts and there is no option to disable it. Each division causes a loss in the beginning of the next part.
You will have to plug a separate VCR into the unit to be certain of uninterrupted recording. Of course, you might as well buy any DVD recorder if you are going to do that and pay much less. The DVD recording quality is good - as good as just about any other recorder.
Too bad: Panasonic built a good concept, but they forgot to give the consumer the freedom to decide how to record.
Lunchbag letdown - returned it. May 11, 2008
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
Panasonic DMR-EZ48VK 1080p Upconverting VHS DVD Recorder with Built In Tuner
I was looking for a VHS/DVD combo unit to replace an older Sanyo combo unit.
After searching around, discovered the Panasonic DMR-EZ48VK. It was a toss-up between it and a Sony RDR-VXD655. The Panasonic was a little less
expensive and more readily available in my area - Detroit.
The DMR-EZ48VK seemed to have all the bells & whistles required: VHS & DVD recording, dubbing, USB port, SD card port, NTSC & ATSC tuning.
I recall other reviewers noting the instructions were difficult, but wasn't dissuaded. They were right, however. It was even worse for my wife and two kids who were totally frustrated with the machine.
I managed to work through all the various functionalities, but there were
some annoying issues that came up.
1. The only way to view the current time on the display was when the unit was turned off.
2. During DVD playback, a DVD icon box kept appearing in the upper right area of the TV screen every couple of minutes.
3. Every once in awhile the tuner would go screwy. After entering the desired channel on the remote, more of the same digits entered would appear on the display. In order to get to the actual channel I wanted, I
had to shut the unit down and try again.
4. Forget about channel surfing. There is too much of a lag between pushing the + channel key and the channel actually appearing. If you press the + key three times in a row for example, to go up three channels, the unit seemed to get 'confused' and stop at the 2nd channel up. This seems to me like a software/firmware issue.
5. If a channel was selected by the numeric keys, the channel icon box
would appear showing the channel selected, but then show another channel,
then go back to the original channel selected. Again, seems like a software/firmware issue.
When the unit was working reasonably, the sound was good and picture quality was very good.
After three weeks, I gave up on the unit and returned it to Target.
It seems the combo units with digital tuners are a bit too new to be buying right now. Perhaps in another 6 months, before the Feb 2009 digital station deadline, will be the time to look for other units on the market.
While well intentioned, I think Panasonic jumped the gun in order to put
something in the market, rather than putting through rigid testing and
quality controls.
 Great Recorder May 8, 2008
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
Had this unit for about 4 months, never had a problem with it. Slow on the startup, but records great.
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