Panasonic DMR-EH75VS DVD Recorder / VCR Combo with 80GB Hard Drive, HDMI, SD Card, and DV Input

Panasonic DMR-EH75VS DVD Recorder / VCR Combo with 80GB Hard Drive, HDMI, SD Card, and DV Input Review

+ records to HDD instantly, w/push of a button (no lag from sleep mode)
+ dubbing in multi-directions: DVD to HDD, VHS to HDD, etc. Versatile.
+ it allows you to burn & archive your own DVDs!
+ works very well with Directv
+ can edit out commercials (improved from prev. models, much less lag)
+ VHS feature is superb, as it removes most tracking and jitter issues
+ simultaneous disc burning and recording of live TV
+ high-speed dubbing & flex recording
+ XP recording & digital audio
+ compatible with virtually all formats, including +/- DL and DVD-RAM
+ can set and remove chapters
+ SD slot for digital photos
+ improved remote control responsiveness (from previous models)
+ component video and HDMI options; multiple input/output jacks
+ uses Samsung Spinpoint HD (quiet, reliable, stays cool, responsive)
+ Made in Japan

- no HD tuner (only analog)
- no timer record feature for VHS
- cannot record in LP quality for VHS, only SP or EP (strange)
- customized chapters are kept only for discs burned in high-speed mode
- cannot re-combine programs once they've been divided
- does not read photos burned onto DVDs, only CDs.
- does not playback DIVX burned onto CDs, only DVDs.
- disc menu choices could have been better (when finalizing discs)
- some missing channels in TV Guide (i.e. ESPN2)
- dislike placement of TV Guide button on the remote control
- not multi-regional, neither VHS nor DVD (lol, getting picky)

Despite some minor flaws, overall this is an extremely strong DVD recorder. It is fantastic for converting your VHS library into DVD. I've had no problems in nearly two years. It's too bad Panasonic & others have decided to pull the plug on hard drive DVD recorders in the North American market. This is a big mistake, do you hear me? Please bring the high-definition blu-ray machines over here soon (w/o shortcuts, must be Made in Japan please).

I am also quite impressed on how much these go for, even USED (especially since I bought mine well under the MSRP).

Easily 5-stars for the DMR-EH75V.

Panasonic DMR-EH75VS DVD Recorder / VCR Combo with 80GB Hard Drive, HDMI, SD Card, and DV Input Feature

• DVD recorder with 80 GB hard drive for PVR functionality; measures 16.9 x 2.3 x 13.9 inches (WxHxD)
• Up-converts to near high-definition resolution via HDMI; easy one-touch dubbing of DVD to VCR and VCR to DVD (non-copy protected sources)
• Records onto DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, and DVD-RAM; plays back dual-layer DVD-R/+R and CD-R/RW
• Connections: composite (2 in, 1 out), S-Video (2 in, 1 out), component (1 out), HDMI (1 out), RF (1 in, 1 out), Firewire (1 in), SD card slot
• Optical digital audio out for Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound

Panasonic DMR-EH75VS DVD Recorder / VCR Combo with 80GB Hard Drive, HDMI, SD Card, and DV Input Overview

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