Panasonic DMR-EZ47VK Review

Reviews of the Panasonic DMR-EZ47VK

7.7

CNET Review

April 29, 2007

The Good: The Panasonic DMR-EZ47VK records video to DVD or VHS; it has excellent recording quality, including an outstanding LP mode; HDMI output up to 1080p; good DVD upconversion; an SD card slot; flexible custom recording speed; DVD-RAM compatibility with the ability to edit; and a FireWire input.

The Bad: Its ATSC tuner cannot deliver full HDTV resolution; no EPG or IR blaster to control other gear.

The Bottom Line: Despite a few ATSC limitations, the Panasonic DMR-EZ47VK delivers almost all the features and performance we look for in a DVD/VHS recorder.

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9.0

alaTest.com

By alaTest | December 4, 2008

Review Summary: Experts rate this product 74/100 and users 74/100. Comparing these reviews to 81214 other DVD Players reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 90/100 = Excellent.

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8.0

techradar.com

Review Summary: Using HDMI, pictures from the DVD player are spot-on: sharp, crisp and suffering from none of the video nasties sometimes associated with upscaling. Even if it doesn't quite live up to its billing, the Panasonic DMR-EZ47 remains a great-value DVD recorder

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10

techradar.com

Review Summary: If you've got hordes of tapes that need digitising, then this is possibly the best machine for the job, given its superb VHS and DVD picture prowess. You could argue that it's pricey for a recorder with no hard disk, and you could buy a budget DVD recorde

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9.0

trustedreviews.com

Review Summary: The DMR-EZ47V is a superb solution for those still clinging on to their cassettes. Picture quality is superb - even in the low-bitrate modes - but above all its wonderful operating system makes it one of the most user-friendly recorders we've tested. Our

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Manufacturer: Panasonic

Part number: DMR-EZ47V

General

Product Type DVD recorder
Width 16.9 in
Depth 3.3 in
Enclosure Color Black
Height 13.6 in
Weight 11.9 lbs

System

A/V System Recommended Use Home
Features Progressive scanning (line doubling), Time slip function, Simultaneous recording and playback, Chasing playback

VCR

Video Head Qty 4
Playback Speed LP, SP, EP
Recording Speed LP, SP, EP
Device Type VCR
Programmability 16 events / 1 month
Media Type VHS

DVD

Media Type CD, Video CD, CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL, CD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-Audio
Media Format PAL, NTSC
Recordable Media DVD+R, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-R
Media Load Type Tray
Recording Mode LP, FR, SP, EP, XP
Programmability 16 events / 1 month
Supported Digital Video Standards DivX
Supported Digital Audio Standards MP3
Upscaling Yes

TV Tuner

Digital TV Tuner Type DVB-T

Audio System

Output Mode Stereo
Digital Audio Format Dolby Digital output, DTS digital output

VCR Features

Electronic Program Guide Digital EPG

Connectors

Optical Digital Output Yes

CD System

Device Type None

DVD Features

MP3 Compatible Yes
DVD Additional Features JPEG photo playback

CD Recorder

Device Type None

Remote Control

Type Universal remote control
Technology Infrared

Connections

Connector Type 1 x S-Video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 2 x Composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x SPDIF output - Rear, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) - Front, 1 x - Rear, 1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Front, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Front, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear