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Panasonic DMR-ES45VS DVD recorder/ VCR combo

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Panasonic DMR-ES45VS DVD recorder/ VCR combo
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2.8 out of 5.0 stars 5 Ratings (4 Reviews)

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    Panasonic DMR-ES45VS - it's grrreat!

    By R  Aug 25, 2006 | 20 out of 20 found this Panasonic DMR-ES45VS review helpful

    Pros: Picture & sound quality, features

    Cons: User Manual hurt my head...

    I did quite a bit of research before taking the plunge on this unit. My main need was to transfer VHS home videos and DV home videos to DVD for archival purposes. This unit delivered the goods and more. I have only had it about a week and I've bu...rned a half-dozen DVDs with no "coasters"! What's more, it has HDMI output which looks and sounds great on my Mits 50" HDTV. Digital audio out to my Yamaha Surround Sound Receiver is awesome. I like the fact that it has a variety of inputs including DV and SD card slot. The VHS tapes I've copied look excellent on DVD. I've also dubbed some stuff from my TiVo unit. Be aware that the advanced copy functions are not available if you copy to DVR-R(W). You need to use +R or RAM disks for that. All in all a great unit. I haven't had to use support services to date. Read more Less

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    Panasonic is a dog

    By Steven  Oct 28, 2006 | 10 out of 10 found this Panasonic DMR-ES45VS review helpful

    Pros: Works great for about 3 months

    Cons: Does not read any disks after 3 months

    I orginally bought 4 of the DMR es46v Panasonic DVD/VCR recorders in May of this year to archive about 4,000 videotapes to DVD. I have had 3 of the recorders go bad. 1 in September and 2 in October. Now they cannot read any DVD. This particular model... has problems. DO NOT BUY THIS MODEL. Read more Less

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    Great machine, except----

    By Joe  Feb 16, 2007 | 2 out of 2 found this Panasonic DMR-ES45VS review helpful

    Pros: Records DVDs great, Transfers from VHS great

    Cons: No HDMI Output signal

    I've had it since December 2006 and it has done everything it's supposed to, which is a lot, EXCEPT put out an HDMI signal to an HD TV when playing a DVD. I've changed HDMI cables and ports, talked with Customer service and the TV Support... people. It has done really well with everything else, but I guess I'll have to return it. After all, this "Upconverting" model costs about $100 more than one without an HDMI output. Read more Less

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    No Editing Features

    By StephenH  May 29, 2007

    Pros: Quick record, quality image

    Cons: Can not edit anything but a DVD-RAM disc

    I was sold on all the advertised features but did not realize until after I purchased a unit that you can not edit RW discs. You can do no more than delete the entire recording. There is no VR recording mode for re-writable discs which means you can ...not edit out commercials. A waste of money for me. All the features in the world are useless if you can't edit what you record. Read more Less

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