Panasonic DMR-EZ48VK

The Panasonic DMR-EZ48VK is a progressive scan DVD player/recorder from Panasonic's 2008 lineup and is an upgrade to the DMR-EZ28K since it includes a built-in VHS VCR.  The device includes a built-in hybrid digital tuner that can receive both analog and digital broadcasts.  It features technology for up-conversion of SD format data to 1920 x 1080p video format to provide HD image quality.  The DVD recorder also offers multi-format recording and playback compatibility including dual layer and rewriteable DVDs and supports Dolby Digital 2-channel audio recording.  The DMR-EZ48VK includes both an SD memory card slot and USB terminal for viewing photos off a camera or streaming music from a USB device.  It also features Panasonic's VIERALink technology for easy connection and synchronization with a VIERA flat-panel HDTV and offers a variety ports including an HDMI output.  The DVD recorder differs with DMR-EZ485VK since it lacks the HDMI cable that comes with DMR-EZ485VK giving it a lower retail price of $300.

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Panasonic DMR-EZ48VK
MSRP $300.00
Release date February, 2008
Brand Panasonic
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plays and records VHS and DVDs
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affordable price
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allows archiving of older VHS tapes
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digital and analog tuner for recording TV
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VIERALink for streamlined usage with a Panasonic TV
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includes SD and USB ports for viewing images and listening to audio files
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upconverts content to full 1080p high definition
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multiple outputs, including HDMI
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consistent, quality recording
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quality control issues - many units die within months
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poor, convoluted instruction manual
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suffers with lockups for some users
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can only record over-the-air programming to DVD
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changing channels is slow
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overall interface is slow
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Features/Specs

  • Progressive Scan DVD Recorder
  • Built-in VHS VCR
  • 1080p Up-Conversion
  • Hybrid Digital Tuner
  • VIERALink™ Technology
  • SD Memory Card Slot
  • Dolby Digital 2-channel Audio Recording
  • Super Multi-Format Recording & Playback
  • USB Terminal
  • HDMI Cable Included
  • Playback Compability: DVD, DVD-RAM, DVD-R/-RW, DVD-R(DL), +R/+R(DL)/+RW, CD, CD-R/RW
  • Recording Compability: DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-R (DL), DVD-RW, +R, +R(DL), +RW
  • Inputs: 2 x S-Video, DV, 2 x Composite, 2 x Analog Audio
  • Outputs: 1 x HDMI, 1 x Component, 2 x 2ch Audio, 1 x Optical, 2 x Composite
  • Dimensions: 3-5/16" x 16-15/16" x 13-5/8"

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Buy It

Panasonic DMR-EZ48VK

• Panasonic DMR-EZ48VK 1080p Upconverting VHS DVD Recorder with Built In Tuner

• DMR-EZ48VK DVD Recorder

UPC: 037988256631

EAN: 037988256631

MPN: DMR-EZ485VK

Competitors

LG RC897T

LG RC897T

MSRP  $300.00    Released  May, 2008
Pros
  • upconverts SD content to 1080p high definition
  • digital TV tuner
  • HDMI output
Cons
  • over processing leads to a fuzzy / blurry video quality
  • small and poorly laid out remote control
  • horribly written manual
ProSCORE
2 reviews
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Philips DVDR3576H/37

Philips DVDR3576H/37

MSRP  $549.99    Released  January, 2008
Pros
  • allows users to edit out commercials
  • upconverts all recorded SD content and DVDs to high definition
  • built in digital tuner
Cons
  • not a huge update to the previous generation offering
  • expensive
  • only records SD content
ProSCORE
1 review
50
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Samsung DVD-V9800

Samsung DVD-V9800

MSRP  $99.99    Released  October, 2001

The Samsung DVD-V9800 is a DVD combo unit with a progressive-scan DVD player and a 4-head, HiFi VCR player. It supports CD-RW & DVD-RW discs, VHS tapes, and a variety of media formats, including WMA/MP3 audio, DivX/MPEG-4 video, and JPEG images. In addition, the Samsung DVD-V9800 sports an HDMI output with 1080p upscaling for...

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JVC DR-MV150B

JVC DR-MV150B

MSRP  $249.95    Released  April, 2009
Pros
  • 1080p upconversion through HDMI
  • affordable price
  • built in HD tuner for watching uncompressed 1080p HD over the air
Cons
  • HDMI output resolution does not stay set when the unit is turned off
  • TV tuner turns on while unit is shutting down - volume mis-match makes for an unpleasant surprise
  • hybrid tuner is of mediocre quality, not fully 8vsb capable
ProSCORE
2 reviews
64
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Comments

1.  avatar pmduggan45 said:

The unit worked well for ten months and I was verv satisfied till it just died. I sent it in for warranty service and after more than a month got back a "refurbished" piece of junk. For weeks they could not even locate the unit in their system, even though I provided a UPS proof of delivery. Customer service made multiple promises to call me back, but never did. The repair facility office will not answer their phone and neither will their switchboard opperator. I will never again purchase a Panasonic product. If you can't count on good warranty service why buy from the company?
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Pros

  • plays and records VHS and DVDs
  • affordable price
  • allows archiving of older VHS tapes
  • digital and analog tuner for recording TV
  • VIERALink for streamlined usage with a Panasonic TV
  • includes SD and USB ports for viewing images and listening to audio files
  • upconverts content to full 1080p high definition
  • multiple outputs, including HDMI
  • consistent, quality recording

Cons

  • quality control issues - many units die within months
  • poor, convoluted instruction manual
  • suffers with lockups for some users
  • can only record over-the-air programming to DVD
  • changing channels is slow
  • overall interface is slow

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Cons

  • quality control issues - many units die within months

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"The unit worked well for ten months and I was verv satisfied till it just died. I sent it in for warranty service and after more than a month got back a "refurbished" piece of junk. For weeks they could not even locate the unit in their system, even though I provided a UPS proof of delivery. Customer service made multiple promises to call me back, but never did. The repair facility office will not answer their phone and neither will their switchboard opperator. I will never again purchase a Panasonic product. If you can't count on good warranty service why buy from the company?"
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DMR, EZ, 48, VK, DMREZ, EZ48, 48VK, DMREZ48, EZ48VK, DMREZ48VK