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The DMR-EZ48V was purchased as a replacement unit. The old one broke down over a period of time and some un-finalized discs were unplayable in any other kind of recorder/player. The new machine works "better" than the old one, though, and I'm happy to have it. There are better recorders with more features, but the Panasonic has a good tuner, and the minor inconveniences of not being able to eject from the remote and navigate with less complexity are acceptable. On the whole, it helps you create good quality discs at home for playback on any device, and it serves well for a modest cost.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
It have some issues at first and I almost returned it but after awhile it started working. It could be because these units have some age on them and believe it or not if they are not used on a regular basis they tend to develop problems. Panasonic overall designs great products and once the VHS tape started playing the picture quality was great. Had some issues with the DVD side at first too but after working with it awhile it came to life with first rate video and sound.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
The good: Outstanding DVD-recording quality, with a best-in-class LP mode; flexible recording speed; chasing playback with DVD-RAM discs; USB port and SDHC card slot for playback of MP3, DivX, and JPEG files; upscales DVD to 1080p; VHS-to-DVD dubbing for home recordings. The bad: VHS operations are a bit slow; expensive; no Blu-ray compatibility. Recording performance: Did not have any trouble getting the Panasonic to record on all disc types, including DVD-RAM, DVD+R/-R, and DVD+RW/-RW, and having it display in the correct aspect ratio on wide-screen TVs. VHS recording performance proved to be much more defined in quality levels. Obviously, SP yielded the best results, while VP rendered material that was barely watchable. We'd recommend taking advantage of the Auto setting and allowing the device to calculate the best setting for the amount of tape you have. We do have one complaint about the speed of the VHS functionality: seems a bit slower than VCRs we have used in the past. But the picture quality and performance of the DMR-EZ48VK surely outweighs its lethargic operation. DVD player performance: Testing pure upconversion performance, we once again started off with HQV. The Panasonic did fine on the first test, demonstrating its ability to handle the full resolution of DVDs. The Toshiba, however, fell apart right away. It could not render the 1080p section, washing out the vertical lines into a flicking box. The Panasonic had middling performance on the next jaggy tests: it had trouble handling the third of the three shifting lines, and the rotating white line had more jaggies than we'd like to see. The Toshiba failed this altogether. On the flag test, the Panasonic also produced quite a few jaggies. Despite handling the resolution test well, the DMR-EZ48VK had some trouble with the detail test, as we saw curved lines known as moire in the white marble steps. On the other hand, it did an excellent job on the 2:3 pull-down test, successfully kicking into film mode in a fraction of a second. The bottom line: Outstanding recording quality, tons of features, and a built-in digital TV tuner make the Panasonic DMR-EZ48VK an excellent all-purpose DVD and VHS recorder. Thanks to the rise of Blu-ray, DVD can no longer be considered cutting-edge technology. But with Blu-ray recorders still not a reality--not in North America, anyway--DVD still has the edge when it comes to archiving home video. And because many of those who compulsively record TV shows have a pack rat mentality that dates back to the days of VHS, many of the DVD recorders currently on the market are combo DVD/VCR models. The DMR-EZ48VK also adds some step-up features, such as a USB port and SDHC card slot for playing MP3s, DivX video files, and JPEG picture files. More important is the DMR-EZ48VK's top-notch performance, which gives crisp recordings even in 4-hour LP mode. The unit also includes our favorite feature, flexible recording, which automatically optimizes the video quality of the content to fill a DVD. While the DVD/VHS combination recorder is surely a dying breed (for the most part, anyway) in today's increasingly digital-only media world, I am comfortable recommending the Panasonic DMR-EZ48VK to those who still need a VHS presence and DVD-recording solution in their home theater systems. Overall I have enjoyed this recorder very much and would highly recommend it to anyone in the market for a quality DVD/VHS recorder. :) thumbs upRead full review
The unit performed very well. You have to allow the VHS time to complete a command before clicking the next command or else the unit locked up. I had to unplug the unit then allow it to reboot which it did without a problem. You need to get a remote if you don't have one. You have to be cautious about selecting SP for the DVD in order to record 2 hr. on the DVD at good quality. I liked the DUB button which issued instructions on what to do. I would recommend this recorder.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Works great, looks like it's never been used. Had all that was shown in the picture. I was scared when I received it because the outside of the box showed a different model, I was afraid to open it. When I did, it was exactly what I ordered. This was my first purchase and I am very satisfied.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
When I got it. It was really dirty & Dusty. I don`t know if it was setting on a shelf for a long time or not. It sometimes freezes up on me. I have to unplug it then plug it back in then it works again. I have 3 of them two don`t work . Can not find anybody that can fix them in area. Rockford IL area. I They don`t make them any more. I don`t have cable. Just TV with Rabbit ear it works good. I wish somebody would start making them VCR Digital for people that don`t have Cable. Take Care God Bless All. W.R
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I bought the Panasonic DMR-EZ48V to replace a 5 year old DMR-EZ47V that stopped reading discs. It's a great unit for recording from tv with it's built in tuner, and the dual capability of recording both VHS and DVD, which it upconverts (dvd's)to 1080P. I really didn't want to upgrade to digital cable and pay an extra monthly fee for a DVR. Playing back a pre-recorded movie on dvd is barely less crisp than a blu-ray disc played on a cheap player. The DMR-EZ48V also has an SD card slot, so you can view pictures from a digital camera. If I have any dislikes, it is that the unit is a bit slower to load up and change menu functions than the DMR-EZ47V, which by the way, I am having repaired to use in a second room. It's a shame that Panasonic has discontinued these units as they were heads and above better than the Magnavox and Toshiba units I also checked on. My repair shop said he was surprised that so many people are opting to repair these recorders; they must all like the product a lot. Ours was used daily, so I guess I can't complain about needing service 5 years down the road. I would have given 5 stars, if weren't for the repair needed on it's predecessor.Read full review
Because of the Digital Tuner (and the unwelcome switchover to all-digital by our local cable company) I upgraded from my old Panasonic dual deck to this DMR-EZ48 on Ebay and even bought a second for the bedroom. I have not been displeased - the picture remains crisp, the burning features easy to navigate, and the exquisite freedom of using DVD-RAMS to time shift shows I may or may not wish to keep, and IF I keep may want to edit to provide more room on the disc is not to be missed. At the same time, I'm glad I didn't give away my old machine because of one or two mild irritants in the new machine. When I burn a disc (either directly from a network feed or a transfer from VHS, I still FINALIZE it on the old Panasonic deck which allowed the user to design more visually interesting menus on the finished disc. The EZ48VK doesn't seem to think "Thumb Nails" are important. In channel "surfing" these days, the term would more appropriately be channel *wading* since it takes noticeably LONGER to switch from channel to channel while the machine checks to see if there is a digital feed (which it will then display in "half channel steps" - ie. first Channel 2, then Channel 2.5 for the digital feed - IF ANY). The remote is a little over designed (it would have been JUST as easy for Panasonic to stick with their easier to navigate earlier remote which was easier to use IN THE DARK - and fortunately still works on this model for almost all functions) but ultimately that is a minor point.Read full review
Reconditioned unit. Just some very minor imperfections on the face of the unit but totally un-noticeable unless you are inches from the unit and looking closely. Only one thing that could improve, a COPY of the owners manual came with it and it is small with very small type. I downloaded another copy from the web and use it instead of the printed one sent with this unit. So far the unit works great, I've archived some home video to DVD and had no problems with that operation. It's a good unit and easy to use. I'd recommend one for anybody that would ask me.
This unit is really a God Send for the people who have precious memories on a Mini DV camcorder tape, VHS cassette, SD Card or USB storage and want to convert this to a DVD. I discovered that My tapes were old enough that they were starting to deteriorate and if I wanted to save the information on them I had to do it. For the most part; this unit is easy to use; though I'm sure there are many features I haven't discovered yet; but I did manage to transfer 20 tapes in two days.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
