- 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
Product Description
1 set audio/video outputs (composite, S-video, component video and HDMI) * RF input/output (input receives antenna/cable signals) * front-panel SD memory card slot for digital photo playback (also allows transfer to DVD-RAM) *
Panasonic DMR-EZ48VK 1080p Upconverting VHS DVD Recorder with Built In Tuner
5 Comments to 'Panasonic DMR-EZ48VK 1080p Upconverting VHS DVD Recorder with Built In Tuner'
December 19, 2009
I am looking for a unit that can record cable TV standard broadcasts without using disks or VHS tape. Does the Panasonic DMR-EZ48VK 1080p have the capability to do that in addition to it’s VHS and DVD functions.
Rating: 3 / 5
December 20, 2009
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?
Rating: 1 / 5
December 20, 2009
I spent more money than I could have to buy the Panasonic DMR-EZ47V but have gotten little use out of it because it is REALLY difficult to operate. I used to be an early adopter of new electronics, can edit my system registry in Windows, and have a doctoral degree, but I have to spend time reading and re-reading the manual when trying to accomplish (what should be) simple tasks. Maybe Panasonic made things easier for the new model (48VK)–I would advise not buying it until others have reviewed the unit and its ease of use.
Rating: 3 / 5
December 20, 2009
This is a classic example of what to be wary of when buying “refurbished, reconditioned, like new” products. Flat out didn’t work and is still in the repair shop a month later. I fault the seller for not checking their product or the facilities doing the “reconditioning”. I would not buy from this seller again. Rating is a ZERO.
Rating: 1 / 5
December 20, 2009
I bought this unit as it had the best reviews.
The connections are to a TV and a Tivo version 2.
I am returning this unit as I cannot make it record to the 4 hour DVD format. I have no use for 2 hour DVD’s.
Also, if you intend using this with a Tivo – forget about it. The hook-up is very complicated. I tried for a day, failed, and called in an audio-video expert. He gave up. There was no way that the Tivo recordings could be sent to the Panasonic.
I had also intended networking my Tivo to my home wireless network. Forget about it.
Only a limited number of modems will work, if at all. My D-Link wireless is incompatible.
Expensive, complicated junk.
Rating: 2 / 5
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