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After reading all the existing reviews I decided on this model to transfer my old vhs tapes and camcorder tapes on to DVDs. I didn't like the idea of converting them on my PC. because of sound and video going out of sync. on long videos. I choose this earlier model as I didn't need 2 tuners and mainly because of all its connection options both old and new types. After flicking backward and forewards through the manual several times you eventually discover how to do the basic stuff ( not very well organised ). I have now transferred 25 hours of tapes on to DVDs with basic editing, the picture quality is a lot better than I expected from old tapes. The plus is now I've finished my tapes it's still useful to record tv onto its hard drive. Overall I have to agree with most of the existing reveiws both good and bad points. I'm pleased with this choice.Read full review
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A very basic DVD recorder / player that is a bit quirky by modern day standards - the recorder was introduced over ten years ago. It only has one tuner, meaning you can only record one program at a time, and you cannot watch a second at the same time. Plus, it doesn't have any HD TV channels. The hard drive is a decent 250 GB meaning you can record several hours of programs even at the best resolution. Why buy this model then? The main reason is the two SCART sockets on the rear panel. They allow recording of programmes from an external source (eg an older Sky box) in RGB quality - about the best quality you can get. Unfortunately you cannot buy recorders with HDMI inputs, and current DVD recorders are not even fitted with SCART sockets. I bought this model because of the RGB recording possibility and I'm well pleased - even of the recorder is a bit quirky.Read full review
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Plug in the leads and attach the arial. With just a prompt, this recorder sets itself up. Play/record onto DVD or hard drive with the utmost ease. Accepts all types of disc. Play that film you just bought. Just put the disc in & play. Watch a pre recorded programme while recording. The "skip" feature allows you to skip the adverts - no more having to fast forward to find the start of the next part of your programme/film. The hard drive allows you to edit that home movie you shot. It's so easy to cut out the bits where the camera wobbled. Put the disc into the recorder, copy to the hard drive, cut what you don't want and you end up with a seamless home movie. Perfect for copying onto DVD multiple times to send to family. I love the Series recording feature. No more having to change the time&/or day for a series like "I'm a Celebrity" because the start time &/or day of the next episode has been changed. The built in Freeview guide asks you to choose either single timer recording or Series recording. Choose Series recording & the recorder finds the time & day of the next episode. The picture quality is absolutely amazing. You'll forget you're watching a recording All over, this is simply the best recorder ever made.Read full review
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Bought it for taping programs of digital tv, and wanted to be able to transfer to dvd. Like Easy to use Can play dvd Really good for taping stuff then fast forwarding through the ads Hoping it should last a long time as its panasonic Easy to tape programs from the epg Puase tv is really handy Dislike The sound seems to be out of sync, but this could be my reception from my areial. Bit on the expenive side Could do with another tuner so you could record 2 things on at the same side EPG is a bit small, as half the screen is used for advertising, would liked a full screen EPG Probably as good as you will get to Sky plus
As I say this machine is excellent for its age, it does everything that I would want or need, there's only one tiny drawback in my opinion, that is the TV guide, it's fine, but obviously more modern machines have a more comprehensive menu. But that said I would definitely recommend this Panasonic to anyone, it is very flexible in its use & functions & the picture quality is very good!! Many thanks!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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