| By interpolating video data using proprietary algorithms, SD format data is up-converted to 1080 x 1920p HD format video data. This conversion increases the richness of the original data by almost six fold, producing the highest possible image quality when viewing content on a large-screen HDTV.Connect your Panasonic DVD recorder to your VIERA flat-panel HDTV via an HDMI cable, and the TV channel setting information is automatically downloaded to the recorder. Once the Auto Preset Download is complete, the DVD recorder will keep whichever TV channel you're watching as its receiving channel. This means you can record the program you're watching by just pressing the Record button on the VIERA remote. With VIERALink, you don't have to worry about setting the recorder to the right channel every time you want to record something.The Panasonic DMR-EA38VK DVD recorder is equipped with an SD Memory Card slot and USB terminal, which makes it easy to view photos from your digital camera. Just slip the SD card into the slot or use the cable to connect the camera to the USB terminal, and you're ready to enjoy a spectacular big-screen slideshow with family and friends. You can even listen to music recorded onto a USB device while viewing your photos.All of Panasonic DVD recorder models are designed in compliance with Panasonic's Universal Design principles. Frequently used buttons (Power, Open/Close) are located at the top of the main unit to make them easier to see when the unit is placed in a rack and you need to look down when operating it. Both the remote control and graphical user interface (GUI) were designed for easy use by everyone, based on the results of a Panasonic survey. |
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 Great machine |
| Review Date: November 2, 2008 |
| Reviewer: L. Scott, VA |
| I bought this recorder for the purpose of transferring all of my old family VHS tapes to DVD. Since I got it, I have used it practically around the clock with no problems whatsoever. I primarily use -R and -R/W, but I've used all formats in DVD's and only one +R had a problem with a different brand player and I believe that was a fault of the other machine. I have used about every feature on this unit and all work as specified in the user manual. It is very easy to set up and use, just as you would expect from Panasonic. My only suggestion would be to read the manual first, perform the easy setup, and enjoy! |
Pefect Picture
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| Review Date: October 6, 2008 |
| Reviewer: D. Meier, Orlando, FL USA |
| Having used a Panasonic DVD recorder for 5 years, I wanted to upgrade to a DVD/VHS all in one recorder. I have had excellent use of my old DVD recorder so it was a no brainer to go with Panasonic again. Still easy to use and of course the picture and sound are tops. Watching old tapes & Dvd's recorded on my old machine come out even better then before. I spoke with Panasonic years ago when I got my first DVD recorder and they suggest not only their blank DVD's but also Sony and TDK. You can always get a good buy on the Sony blanks. If you want an excellent recorder/player without a tuner,this is the way to go especially if you get your TV reception through a DVR. |
Great product but do your homework.
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| Review Date: March 6, 2009 |
| Reviewer: D. York, Ohio, USA |
While this is an excellent product, it was the wrong choice for me. The online description said you could record television broadcasts to vhs for analog, and digital broadcasts to several kinds of dvd. What it didn't say was that in order to do this, you need a set top box or converter box attached to the recorder. I knew it was a tunerless recorder, but I didn't think you needed a built in tuner if hooked up to a TV set. For another $20 I got the same Panasonic model with a tuner and sent this one back. Amazon promptly refunded the full cost of the original purchase.
The recorder is very versatile, and since I use it with a Panasonic 32 inch widescreen TV, it is easy to hook up and to use. I can view video and photos from my DVD camcorder, or view photos stored on disk or a flash drive. The only mentionable downside to this recorder is that after turning it on, it takes about a minute before you can open the DVD tray. I would highly recommend Panasonic DVD-RAM disks for recording broadcast shows. The recorder's user interface allows for ease of use for deleting previous recordings and scheduling new ones. |
DVD burner
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| Review Date: April 6, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Randy Bartholomew, |
| This machine worked great for copying VHS to DVD. The only thing I don't like is the inputs are limted. |
Very nice unit. Works perfectly.
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| Review Date: February 24, 2010 |
| Reviewer: James Wilson, New Jersey (USA) |
As often as possible I buy Panasonic products. For whatever reason I seem to have very good luck with them. Be it a VCR, clock radio, TV, cordless phone, etc it just seems like I'm always able to find products that get good reviews, contain features I like and are not unreasonably priced. For me the bonus is they last too; I actually have a Panasonic clock radio that's at least 20 years old, and it still looks and acts as though it was new.
I purchased the DMR-EA38VK primarily for playback. While I have recorded to VHS, I have not done so with the DVD. To date, every tape or disc I've played -- commercial product or home recording (R/O & R/W) -- has worked flawlessly. There are quiet a number of features you can change, the setup and menu's are pretty straightforward and the remote is logical and functional.
My only gripes, and they're minor to be honest, are the fan and the response when using VHS. When the unit heats up the fan will occasionally turn on, and it's a little louder then I would have assumed. Not intrusively loud, but it can be heard. Thankfully, it goes off quickly. The VCR deck seems to respond a bit sluggishly to the controls, especially in regards to FF and Rewind. For example, if you're FFing a tape and hit Play the amount of time it takes before it slows down and plays seems a bit long to me. If using the "turbo" FF that's understandable, but not the standard variant. There is a setting that allows you to adjust the FF speed, but that didn't noticeably help.
Those two small quibbles aside... I really like this combo deck. It does exactly what I want. If my experience with Panasonic holds true I should own, and enjoy, this unit a very long time. |
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