Panasonic DMR-E55K Progressive-Scan DVD Recorder/Player , Black by Panasonic
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Digital camera reviews of Panasonic DMR-E55K Progressive-Scan DVD Recorder/Player , Black
Digital camera Review: WHAT THE HELL?
Summary: 1 Stars
LEMON! MY FIRST NIGHT FIRST RECORDING AND SELF CHECK SHOWS UP AND WILL NOW COME OFF OF THE MACHINE! IT HAS BEEN LOCKED UP FOR 2 HOURS NOW . THE DVD IS STUCK IT WON'T OPEN! I TRUSTED THE REVIEWS AND AMAZON AND GOT THIS MESS! I CAN'T WAIT TO CALL IN THE MORNING! I GIVE IT NO STAR!Digital camera Review: Love this machine....but.
Summary: 4 Stars
I find this machine very easy to set up and use....no problem. Excellent quality. But I have found one problem that the Panasonic help desk says never came up before. After recording and prior to finalization of a disk....the playback picture is perfect. Once I finalize the disk....on playback I get periodic skips in audio and video. Does not seem to matter if the recording was live tv, vhs....plays great prior to finalization of the disk, but after, a skip. Don't know why. Not sure if my machine is defective or not....anyone else have this problem?Digital camera Review: Later days VCR!
Summary: 5 Stars
This machine is awesome. I am in the process of archiving all of my old VHS tapes to DVD. One piece of advice, when you are finished recording go to Function > Disk Setting > Finalize so that you will be able to play this in a regular DVD player. This thing is worth much more than what you will pay. Digital camera Review: Virtually broadcast quality recordings
Summary: 5 Stars
I needed a unit that would both record high quality video at the two hour setting as well as decent quality at the four to six hour setting. Saw the five star rating here and knew this was the one.
I am very pleased with this unit. I am recording from a DirecTV signal and it seems as if I am watching the actual broadcast. I highly recommend this Panasonic recorder.
Digital camera Review: First entry into the world of DVD - VERY PLEASED
Summary: 5 Stars
Normally I don't write reviews about electronics, I'm not an electronics expert nor have I used lots of DVD recorders. I'm making an exception with this piece of equipment. I did my research (reading reviews like this one) before purchasing this machine. I'd been waiting until the price of a quality machine came down to a price I felt was reasonable. This machine has been a jewel. I needed to archive a considerable collection of VHS tapes for my personal use (over 200 tapes, most of which were in excess of 1.5 hours each.) So far I have completed over 100 transfers and made only one frisbee, not bad. The quality of the transfers is all I could have hoped for, in fact it's exceptional. For anyone who wants to move a collection from VHS technology to DVD technology I will make 3 suggestions. First, purchase the SIMA GoDVD! unit. It enhances and cleans up weak signals, you'll thank me for this suggestion. Second, get a good VHS cleaner and use it regularly. Last, don't shoot yourself in the foot using the cables that come with these units. Go out and purchase monster cables or their equivalent. Using the skinny little things that come with the unit will keep you from getting the best possible information transfer. If you're watching your dvds on the new generation of television you WILL notice the difference.
Last but not least, normally I don't believe in extended warranty contracts. With this unit I made an exception. I bought an 3rd party contract since I learned that Panasonic will keep your unit for months if you utilize their contract. The lasers in these things are pricey and in my opinion worth spending a little money on insurance. Oh, one last thing, be very careful that you DO NOT move your recorder with a DVD disc in the tray. The repair technician I spoke to regarding the contract said that this is the #1 way to screw up a DVD recorder.
As to the quality of the user interface. My wife, one of the truly great technophobes of the 21st Century was able to use this machine with a minimum of coaching. It's really pretty easy to use, but like everything it takes a little reading and time to get the hang of it.
I'm posting this review as a way to thank those of you who have posted reviews that have helped me make good purchases. What a great way for us to help each other, very empowering.