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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
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Beautiful picture, Doesn't record
Connection with the HDMI cable was easy, and everything looked great. I was able to play DVDs without a problem, and really liked the user interface.
BIG PROBLEM - I could not get it to record either on DVD-R or DVD+R, and I tried several of each. It would accept the disc and identify it. It even let me name the disc, but every time I pressed "record" it would say 'there might be a problem with the disc,' and then would go into self-check mode. This is never a good sign. I had to unplug it to get it out of self-check mode each time.
I was trying to record from a Tivo, but I don't think this was related to the problem.
I called Panasonic customer service, who suggested a disc cleaner or buying individual DVDs as opposed to a scroll or stack of DVDs. Upon pressing for a diagnosis of the problem, they said the drive likely was defective, and I could send it in for service. I've only had it for 1 week, so I'm opting to return it, as I don't want to get stuck with what might be a dud.
On the bright side, Amazon returns has been great, they sent me a shipping label and said they will accept it. I haven't decided what to get to replace it. My friends and family encouraged me to get a Panasonic and have had good luck with them, so I'm considering trying one again. Maybe I really did just get the random defective one.
UPDATE 8/12/08: After looking long and hard for a good replacement DVD Recorder, and not being successful in finding one that got generally positive reviews, I've decided to edit and record my videos using my computer. If you are looking for a DVD recorder to edit existing videos (i.e., not record directly from the TV) and just want the videos to play on your DVD player, I would highly recommend using your computer for this. I'm using Video ReDo TV suite, and so far it's worked well for me and my Tivo. The cost of the software + a new upconverting DVD player comes to about the same price as this DVD Recorder. I've also found that editing videos on my computer is much easier and faster.
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Excellent product
I bought this DVD recorder because I wanted a Panasonic to match my Panasonic LCD and take profit of the Viera link. Have not tested yet the recorder but as far as reproduction is concerned, with the HDMI cable, image is excellent, easy to use, you can manage both, TV and DVD with the same remote control. I like it very much!
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