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Panasonic DMR-EZ485VK


$340.00 Released May, 2008

Product Shot 1 The Pros:Auto-scan finds all analog and digital channels the first time every time. Commercial skip feature on pre-recorded broadcasts works consistently. Menu design is intuitive, easy to navigate without instruction.

The Cons:Recording in widescreen is only possible when using DVD-RAM.

The Panasonic DMR-EZ485VK is a progressive scan DVD player/recorder from Panasonic's 2008 lineup and is an upgrade to the DMR-EZ28K since it includes a built-in VHS VCR.  The device includes a built-in hybrid digital tuner that can receive both analog and digital broadcasts.

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  It features technology for up-conversion of SD format data to 1920 x 1080p video format to provide HD image quality.  The DVD recorder also offers multi-format recording and playback compatibility including dual layer and rewriteable DVDs and supports Dolby Digital 2-channel audio recording.  The DMR-EZ485VK includes both an SD memory card slot and USB terminal for viewing photos off a camera or streaming music from a USB device.  It also features Panasonic's VIERALink technology for easy connection and synchronization with a VIERA flat-panel HDTV and offers a variety ports including an HDMI output.  The DVD recorder comes with an HDMI cable and has a retail price of $340.

Features/Specs

  • Progressive Scan DVD Recorder
  • Built-in VHS VCR
  • 1080p Up-Conversion
  • Hybrid Digital Tuner
  • VIERALink™ Technology
  • SD Memory Card Slot
  • Dolby Digital 2-channel Audio Recording
  • Super Multi-Format Recording & Playback
  • USB Terminal
  • HDMI Cable Included
  • Playback Compability: DVD, DVD-RAM, DVD-R/-RW, DVD-R(DL), +R/+R(DL)/+RW, CD, CD-R/RW
  • Recording Compability: DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-R (DL), DVD-RW, +R, +R(DL), +RW
  • Inputs: 2 x S-Video, DV, 2 x Composite, 2 x Analog Audio
  • Outputs: 1 x HDMI, 1 x Component, 2 x 2ch Audio, 1 x Optical, 2 x Composite
  • Dimensions: 3-5/16" x 16-15/16" x 13-5/8"

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    auto-scan finds all analog and digital channels the first time every time

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    commercial skip feature on pre-recorded broadcasts works consistently

  • 1

    menu design is intuitive, easy to navigate without instruction

  • 1

    remote control is comfortable, button layout is intuitive

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    runs very quietly, can barely hear that its on while playing

  • 1

    upconversion to 1080p is smooth and clear, no artifacts

Cons
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    recording in widescreen is only possible when using DVD-RAM

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