Panasonic Recorder/Player News

Panasonic Recorder/Player News

New Panasonics for 2007

check them out:

http://www2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs...62007085220398

No new HDD models listed

also read this:

http://www2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs...72007024440900

Feel free to update this information

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Last edited by CCRomeo; 26-01-2007 at 14:10.

The Panasonic DVD S52 Player is the lowest cost Panasonic Player the will play DVD-Ram (removed from cartridge).

The Panasonic DVD S1 Player will not play DVD-Ram, has no in unit display or HDMI output.

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Last edited by CCRomeo; 24-01-2007 at 17:12.

Panasonic DMR ES15S $119.99 free shipping

http://club.cdfreaks.com/showthread.php?t=207432

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Last edited by CCRomeo; 24-01-2007 at 12:21.

Quick Model Feature List:


DMR-ES15
Progressive Scan DVD Recorder with DV input—Records to DVD-RAM/-R/-RW/+R/+RW Discs

DMR-ES15S = DNR-ES15 in silver color. One DVD-Ram disc included.
DVR-ES25S = DMR-ES25 in silver color. No HDMI cable or SD card included.
DMR-ES46VS = DMR-ES45VS made for some store chains. HDMI cable is included.

DMR-ES25 = DMR-ES15 with HDMI output and SD Card Slot Added
DMR-ES35VS = DMR-ES15 with built in VCR Added
DMR-ES45VS = DMR-ES25 with built in VCR and EZ Sync Control (IR Blaster) Added
DMR-EH55S = DMR-ES45VS with 200GB HDD in place of the VCR
DMR-EH75S = DMR-ES45VS with built in VCR, EZ Sync Control (IR Blaster) and 80GB HDD
DMR-EX85 = DNR-EH75S with 250GB HHD


Note: All the 2006 DMR Recorders use the same basic DVD Drive and have the same Record Playback Specifications. Prices range from about $130 to $500 depending on features.
Unlike many Combo Recorders the ES35VS,ES45VS,ES46VS and EH75S will work with a Video Enhancer.
Some Model Numbers end in V rather than VS (V is black version VS silver version) Panasonic also uses a K for the black version. The ES15 and ES25 do not have built in fans.

DMR-ES15: This base model has great PQ without the extras. A BEST BUY
DMR-ES25: This step model costs about $50 more than the ES15.
DMR-ES35VS: This budget level combo DVD/VCR costs about $140 more than the ES15.
DMR-ES45VS: This is the step combo DVD/VCR, costs only about $30 more than the ES35VS. A BEST BUY
DMR-EH55S: This step up model offers a large 200GB HDD in place of a VCR, but costs about $500.
DMR-EH75S: This step up model had both VCR and HDD, cost the same as the EH55S, but the HDD is smaller.
DMR-EX85: This model has it all, cost is $900+.

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Last edited by CCRomeo; 26-01-2007 at 17:57.

DMR-ES15

COMPATIBILITY:
Recordable Disc Type DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW
Multi-Format Playback (Playable Disc Type) DVD: DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-R (DL), DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R (DL), DVD+RW
CD: CD (CDDA), Video CD, CD-R/RW (including MP3 and JPEG files)
DVD-RAM Video Playback Capability Yes
DVD-R Playback 1 Capability Yes
CD-R/RW Playback 2 Yes

MP3 Playback 3 Capability Yes
CONVENIENCE:
EZ Sync™ HDAVI Control No
Time Slip Function Chasing Playback
Simultaneous Record and Play
Time SlipTM Button
TV Guide On ScreenTM Program Guide 4 No

Built-in Hard Disk Drive No
One-Touch Record and Play Yes
1 Second Quick Start Yes, using DVD-RAM discs only
Rapid Random Access, Recording and Playback Yes, with DVD-RAM discs
Playlist Playback Yes
Direct Navigator Yes
Selectable Recording Modes XP/SP/LP/EP/FR
Quick View Yes
Flexible Recording (FR Mode) Yes
Bilingual Recording Yes, DVD-RAM disc only
VIDEO: Yes
2x LP Horizontal Resolution Recording Yes, records 500 lines of horizontal resolution in LP mode
VHS Refresh Dubbing to DVD Yes
4x Natural Gradation Yes
Progressive Scanning Yes
Horizontal Resolution More than 500 lines
INPUT/OUTPUT: Yes
HDMI Interface No

DV Input Terminal Yes
Built-in SD Card Slot No
A/V Inputs S-Video Inputs: 2 (1 front)
Composite Video Inputs: 2 (1 front)
Audio L/R Inputs: 2 (1 front)
RF Inputs: 1 (VHF/UHF)
2ch Audio Out Yes
Component Video Out (Y, PB, PR) Yes
S-Video Outputs 1
Composite Video Outputs Yes
Optical Digital Output for DTS® & Dolby Digital® Surround Sound Yes
Digital Audio Out Optical (Dolby Digital, DTS, and PCM)

Power Source AC 120V, 60Hz

Power Consumption 19W (6.1 in standby mode)

Remote Control Universal (TV/DVD)

Color Silver

Dimensions (H x W x D) 25/16'' x 1615/16'' x 913/16''

Weight 6.16 lbs


Footnotes
1 This unit can play back Panasonic DVD-R discs recorded and finalized with a Panasonic DVD video recorder. It may not be able to play some DVD-R discs depending on the disc and the condition of the recording.
2 Plays CD-DA format audio CD-R and CD-RW discs. May not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW discs due to the condition of the recording.
3 For contents recorded on CD-R/RW media from CDs for your personal use. Playability may vary depending on contents and discs.
4 To use this function, your DVD recorder must be connected to a TV antenna and able to receive a terrestrial broadcast that includes EPG data in the transmission. VCR Plus+ will not be available unless the DVD recorder has retrieved EPG program listings. TV GUIDE and other related marks are registered marks of Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or one of its affiliates. TV Guide On Screen, G-LINK, VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered marks of Gemstar-TV Guide International and/or one of its affiliates.

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Last edited by CCRomeo; 24-01-2007 at 18:08.

The above link doesn't work for me...

Thanks for the heads up. I posted a new link

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Last edited by CCRomeo; 18-04-2007 at 13:48.

Panasonic DMR-EX85
PRESS HERE

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Last edited by CCRomeo; 19-11-2007 at 14:29.

Panasonic 2007 DVD Recorder & DVD Recorder/VHS Combo Specifications, Prices & Shipping Dates


DMR-EZ47V: DVD/VHS record/playback, Accutune digital/analog tuner, 1080p video up-conversion3, EZ-Sync HDAVI Control, super multi-format record and playback support, 2X LP horizontal resolution, Dolby Digital and dts surround sound via optical and HDMI output, DivX playback, DV auto recording, SD Card slot.
SRP: $379.95 Intro: May

DMR-EZ37V: DVD/VHS record/playback, Accutune digital/analog tuner, super multi-format record and playback support, 2X LP horizontal resolution, Dolby Digital and dts surround sound via optical output, DivX playback, DV auto recording.
SRP: $329.95 Intro: April


My personal opinion is $60-$80 increase in price is not justified for adding a digital tuner an a few minor changes. I hope the selling price is much lower than SRP when they are on sale. Some people like me use a digital cable box so a digital tuner means very little.


DMR-EZ27: DVD record/playback, Accutune digital/analog tuner, 1080p video up-conversion3, EZ-Sync HDAVI Control, super multi-format record and playback support, 2X LP horizontal resolution, Dolby Digital and dts surround sound via optical and HDMI output, DivX playback, DV auto recording, SD Card slot.
SRP: $279.95 Intro: May


DMR-EZ17: DVD record/playback, Accutune digital/analog tuner, super multi-format record and playback support, 2X LP horizontal resolution, Dolby Digital and dts surround sound via optical output, DivX playback, DV auto recording.
SRP: $229.95 Intro: April

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Last edited by CCRomeo; 26-01-2007 at 18:10.

"We consider the addition of digital tuners to our DVD recorder line a significant enhancement to our already top rated line of DVD recorders," Panasonic DVD Marketing Manager Alberto Reggiani said. "Accutune future-proofs analog television owners from any trauma associated with FCC mandates for the termination of analog broadcasting. No matter where in the country they live, whether the transition to digital happens early or right on the February 2009 deadline, owners of these new DVD recorders will be able to go on watching and recording all their favorite programs without investing in a new TV or trying to find a suitable converter for their old one. This also allows the user to record digital content in a secondary room where a consumer might not have a set-top box."

Other features common to all four new DVD recorders include 1080p up-conversion to accommodate the growing trend to 1080p displays, EZ-Sync™ HDAVI Control system for one-touch operation of Panasonic home theater components, super multi-format recording and playback capability, auto-finalizing of DVD-R discs, Title Acquisition of programs directly from broadcast signals2, sub-screen display for easy record scheduling while viewing a program, Virtual Multi-Encode for 2X (500-line) resolution in LP (four-hour) recording mode. The recorders also make it very easy to record from DV camcorders via a DVI.

Step-up models in the new series, the DMR-EZ47V DVD/VHS combo recorder and the DMR-EZ27 DVD-only recorder, offer 1080p digital video up-conversion3 for producing virtual HD images from standard-definition sources, DivX playback and SD Card slots for storing, viewing and copying JPEG formatted still photos.

Both the advanced EZ47V and entry-level EZ37V DVD/VHS combo units feature auto-drive select of pre-recorded VHS cassettes or DVD discs and support easy copying of non-copyrighted DVDs to VHS tape for sharing with people who don’t own a DVD player. The recorders also feature simple “one touch two way dubbing” from DVD to VHS or from VHS to DVD which will allow consumers to share their memories with their friends and family.

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Last edited by CCRomeo; 26-01-2007 at 18:28.

This is great news, but do these recorder have a hard drive?

The four in the post do not have hard drives.
No word yet on new units with hard drives other than the EX85.
I look every day.
Are you looking to buy?
DMR-EH55S on sale at J&R for $449.99
DNR-EH75VS on sale at Amazon for $399.88

Thanks, but I already have two recorders (see my sig).
I would buy a new one if it had features similar to
my LiteOn but with a digital (atsc) tuner.
P.S. In my searching I just read that LiteOn will be
quitting their branded standalone recorder business
and only make OEM for other companies...

In my searching I just read that LiteOn will be
quitting their branded standalone recorder business
and only make OEM for other companies...

Old news now released in Nov. 2006

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Last edited by CCRomeo; 18-04-2007 at 13:49.

Information on the new 2007 models now on the Panasonic web site:
http://www2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs...00000000005702


Users Manual DMR EZ-17
http://service.us.panasonic.com/OPERMANPDF/DMREZ17.PDF
Users Manual DMR EZ-17
http://service.us.panasonic.com/OPER...MREZ27-MUL.PDF

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Last edited by CCRomeo; 18-04-2007 at 13:50.

Panasonic 2007 DVD Recorder & DVD Recorder/VHS Combo Specifications, Prices & Shipping Dates



DMR-EZ47V: DVD/VHS record/playback, Accutune digital/analog tuner, 1080p video up-conversion3, EZ-Sync HDAVI Control, super multi-format record and playback support, 2X LP horizontal resolution, Dolby Digital and dts surround sound via optical and HDMI output, DivX playback, DV auto recording, SD Card slot. SRP: $379.95 Intro: May



DMR-EZ37V: DVD/VHS record/playback, Accutune digital/analog tuner, super multi-format record and playback support, 2X LP horizontal resolution, Dolby Digital and dts surround sound via optical output, DivX playback, DV auto recording. SRP: $329.95 Intro: April



DMR-EZ27: DVD record/playback, Accutune digital/analog tuner, 1080p video up-conversion3, EZ-Sync HDAVI Control, super multi-format record and playback support, 2X LP horizontal resolution, Dolby Digital and dts surround sound via optical and HDMI output, DivX playback, DV auto recording, SD Card slot. SRP: $279.95 Intro: May (look for this to be sold for about $250 - just $50 more than the EZ17 I have only seen the black version)



DMR-EZ17: DVD record/playback, Accutune digital/analog tuner, super multi-format record and playback support, 2X LP horizontal resolution, Dolby Digital and dts surround sound via optical output, (DivX playback), DV auto recording. SRP: $229.95 Intro: April (now bing sold for about $200 - I don't think the USA version has DivX playback, I have only seen the silver version)



About Panasonic

Based in Secaucus, NJ, Panasonic Corporation of North America markets a broad line of digital and other electronics products for consumer, business and industrial use. The company is the principal North American subsidiary of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (NYSE: MC) of Japan, and the hub of Panasonic’s U.S. branding, marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. Information about Panasonic and its products is available at www.panasonic.com. Additional company information for journalists is available at www.panasonic.com/pressroom.



1 Models DMR-EZ47V and EZ27 only

2 Some program signals may not include title information

3 Via HDMI output

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Last edited by CCRomeo; 18-04-2007 at 13:50.

Panasonic DMR EZ17S

DMR EZ17 now at Walmart for $197.82
DMR EZ27K now at Walmart for $248.77

check here http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=830594

I'm sure the price will drop

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Last edited by CCRomeo; 01-05-2007 at 00:34.

WalMat errors:
Panasonic's DMREZ27K DVD recorder delivers extremely high HDMI picture quality (1080i) through its up-conversion capabilities. That means you get 2x LP horizontal resolution (500 lines) in all your recordings. The ATSC digital tuner built right into this recorder makes it digital broadcast capable. Features like EZ Synch HDAVI control, HDMI simple connection and super multi-format recording and playback help you do everything you want, quickly and easily.
Panasonic DVD Recorder with Built-in ATSC Tuner:

* Bilingual recording
* CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media)
* Chapter preview
* Slim design
* On-screen menu icons (GUI)
* Energy Star
* Auto switching field/ frame still
* Frame advance (forward/reverse)
* Black level control
* Optical digital output (DTS, Dolby Digital)
* Dynamic range compression
* Picture control (brightness, color, contrast)
* Component out
* Still picture display (I/P/B)
* TBC and 3DNR
* Image and video archiving to disc
* DV input
* VHS Hi-Fi, SQPB
* One touch two way recording
* Finalize DVD-R on eject
* DVD-recorder and VCR +RW recording

In our household we have Comcast Cable. We receive HD signals on our Sony HD TV through a Comcast Cable Card. For a time my daughter had a Comcast HD cable box connected to her Norcent HD LCD TV. She had little interest in HD so she returned the HD cable box for a Comcast digital cable box. I also use a Comcast digital cable box on my Westinghouse HD LCD TV. I have two Panasonics (a DMR-ES35V and a DMR-ES30V) enslaved to this Comcast digital cable box.

In another room I have four Panasonics (two DMR-ES35V, one DMR-ES30V, and one DMR-EZ17) connected directly to the Comcast cable coax with no cable box.

The DMR-EZ17 is equipped with analog and digital tuners that tune analog and digital channels only up to channel 135 in either analog or digital tuning.

The Specifications section of the Operating Instructions for all the new Panasonics, DMR-EZ17, DMR-EZ27, DMR-EZ37, DMR-EZ47, DMR-EZ475, and their variants, all show the same 135 channel range for analog and digital tuning.

My DMR-EZ17 does relocate most of the digital and/or HD versions of local channels down next to their companion channels. Of course HD channels are viewed and recorded in "standard definition" with the DMR-EZ17.

Most of the Comcast digital channels are located well beyond the tuning capabilities of my DMR-EZ17. TCM, my favorite channel, is found on our local Comcast service at channel 501 among many other digital premium channels in the 500 channel range. HD channels are located in the 700 channel range. Music channels are located in the 900 channel range.

The Panasonic statement "owners of these new DVD recorders will be able to go on watching and recording all their favorite programs without investing in a new TV or trying to find a suitable converter for their old one" is a bit of an exaggeration.

The Panasonic statement, as written, is correct -- but only if you use an antenna to pick up channels. (In other words, it's true if you don't subscribe to cable or satellite.)

And my household is one of many in this country who are not cable or satellite subscribers. In the past five years, the cost of cable has skyrocketed. In our area, it now costs over $50* per month just to get the basic over-the-air broadcast channels and a few public access channels with cable. And to get the most desirable cable channels would cost us more than $130 per month. (That's what we got if we let one cable company have a monopoly in our individual suburb.)

*The prices that I stated include various state and local taxes.

looking to buy a new panasonic dvd recorder. But if I am reading all the manuals correctly none of the new models can play-back cdv's (cd-video) my current es 15 does and I love it .
now I need anouther and with the cdv capabilities since we have so many ...
Can any one suggest a machine??

Hehe...Love that marketing spin. I'm pretty sure they're being mandated to include a digital tuner by the US Gov't.

The EZ-28 has officially been released. I noticed Best Buy had many on there shelves.

Just wanted to edit my first post, but don't see the option here's a link to the EZ-28 at Panasonic's website.
http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-e...00000000005702