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Panasonic DMR-ES15S DVD Recorder with DV Input | 
 enlarge | Brand: Panasonic
Category: CE
List Price: $169.00
Buy Used: $85.00
You Save: $84.00 (50%)
Rating:  135 reviews
Sales Rank: 10703
Color: Silver
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries: 2
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6
Dimensions (in): 10 x 17 x 2
MPN: DMR-ES15S
Model: DMR-ES15S
UPC: 037988253708
EAN: 0037988253708
ASIN: B000F4C2AM
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Slim-profile progressive scan DVD player/recorder; measures 16.9 x 2.3 x 9.8 inches | | • | FireWire port for direct dubbing from camcorder | | • | Records onto DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, and DVD-RAM; plays back dual-layer DVD-R/+R and CD-R/RW. Will only record in 16:9 aspect to DVD-RAM. All other media is limited to 4:3 aspect. | | • | Connections: composite (2 in, 1 out), S-Video (2 in, 1 out), component (1 out), RF (1 in) | | • | Optical digital audio out for Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound. |
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Product Description
The Panasonic DMR-ES15K Diga DVD Player and Recorder is a new generation of DVD recorder, for modern home theater. Taking what worked well in previous models and improving them, it also includes new features that make everyday DVD recording simpler than ever. The HDAVI-Control allows you to connect multiple components without the mess of wires and remotes that you'd normally face. The DV input and multi-drive recording and playback let you record & play back DVD-Audio & Video, CD audio, CD-DA and MP3/JPEG discs. With its easy operation and versatility, the DMR-ES15K offers you the DVD player and recorder you need to complete your home entertainment center. VCR Refresh Dubbing with advanced DNR Transfers content from a DV camcorder in just one step Auto DVD-R Finalizing DV auto recording and playlist creation Task-oriented GUI menu for easier use and completion of DVDs Simultaneous playback and recording Chasing playback tool allows you to watch the start of a program while you're still recording it Records using MEPG-2 compression, for up to 8 hours of video on one disc VBR recording for optimized bitrate depending on type & length of recording Time base corrector for stable, natural images Front A/V input Inputs - 2 S-Video, 2 Component, 2 SCART, 2 line in 1 line out, 1 Optical, 1 Component, 1 S-Video, 1 Composite Playable formats - DVD-RAM, -R/RW, +R/RW, DVD Video, VCD CD-R/RW, MP3 CD Recording formats - DVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW Dolby Digital 2-channel audio recording
Amazon.com Product Description
Record your home movies and your favorite TV programs easily to DVD disc with the Panasonic DMR-ES15S progressive scan recorder/player, which provides ultimate flexibility in recording media options. You can choose write-once DVD+R and DVD-R discs or rewritable DVD-RW/+RW and DVD-RAM discs (the latter being a great choice for temporary storage of recorded material as it can be rewritten more than DVD-RW). It's easy to record TV programming with the built-in analog TV tuner with RF pass-through. In addition to standard DVD movie and CD audio discs and its compatible recordable formats, the DMR-ES15S can play back CD-R/RW, dual layer DVD-R/+R, and VCD disc formats as well as JPEG, and MP3 digital formats. Panasonic's Time Slip function consists of two features designed to give you added flexibility and control when making DVD recordings: Chasing Playback and Simultaneous Record & Play. With Chasing Playback, you don't have to wait for an entire program to be recorded before watching it from beginning to end. This feature allows you to watch a program that's currently being recorded from any point that's already been recorded--while continuing to record the live program in progress. Simultaneous Record & Play allows you to record a program onto a disc while simultaneously watching any other program that's previously been recorded on the same disc. You can set your recorder to one of five different recording speeds, each varying in recording quality and length. EP mode yields the most recording time, LP & SP modes provide less recording time with higher quality recording, and XP mode gives you the highest quality recording. There's also the FR (Flexible Recording) mode that lets you record with the best picture quality possible for the recording time and remaining space on the disc. The Direct Navigator feature makes it easy to find a previously recorded program on a disc. A list of recording dates, times, channels and (user-entered) titles are shown on screen. With the Playlist Playback function, you can perform simple non-linear video editing using, such as rearranging the order of scenes, skipping over unwanted scenes, or copying selections Jump directly to any spot on a disc and begin playback or recording right away with the Rapid Random Access function when using DVD-RAM discs. Even if there is no sequential area of empty space available, this DVD recorder can record data on available space throughout the rest of the disc. You will also avoid searching for a blank spot to start recording, or accidentally recording over desired material. Enjoy a great picture on you flat screen LCD or plasma HDTV using the component video output, and immersive surround sound via the optical digital audio output for Dolby Digital and DTS home theater effects. It also offers a FireWire port (also known as IEEE1394 or i.Link) for direct connection to a digital video camcorder, enabling you to download footage directly to disc. The full lineup of video and audio connections includes: - RF Input: 1
- Composite video/audio input: 2 (1 front)
- Composite video/audio output: 1
- S-Video input: 2 (1 front)
- S-Video output: 1
- Component video output: 1
- Digital audio output: 1 optical
Tech Talk
Component video (also called Y/Pb/Pr) features a three-jack video input, which provides separate connections for luminance (Y), blue color difference (PB) and red color difference (PR). This results in increased bandwidth for color information, resulting in a more accurate picture with clearer color reproduction and less bleeding than you would get with S-Video or composite (RCA yellow video plug) connections. You will need a separate RCA left/right audio cable for sound. What's in the Box
DVD recorder/player, remote control (with batteries), AV cable, RF cable, power cord, one DVD-RAM disc, printed operating instructions
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| Customer Reviews: Read 130 more reviews...
 Not user friendly and lasts less than two years November 5, 2008
I bought this DVD recorder thinking I'd get a lot of use out of it and, hopefully, many years of use. I was wrong. I'm about to throw this into the garbage because, after a year and eight months, it shows a 'U99' error message on the machine. I called the service center and Joe talked me through some steps such as turning it off/on, unplugging it, pressing on this and that button for some period of time, only to be told that I would need to mail in this product to the service center to have it fixed for more amount of money than it cost me to buy. The warranty is only a year. I advise anyone against buying this product and brand. It worries me that Panasonic can make such a disposable product. I expected this to last about four years...definitely not less than two. This product is not worth the money.
Disappointed November 2, 2008
I doubt that there are many people at this date shopping for a new DVD recorder without a digital tuner, but if you are thinking of getting one of these despite that, I would advise against it. I've had mine a year and a half and it has lost its ability to record to or read from any re-recordable disc, including DVD-RW, DVD+-RW, and its own RAM disc. When I try to play any re-recordable disc, even a brand new one, an error message alleges that the disc is bad. As of today, the problem has spread to DVD-R and DVD+R discs as well, so basically this machine is now usable only for playing pre-recordeed discs. I could get something at the nearest CVS store for $30 that can do the same thing. I've never had a bad experience with a Panasonic product before, thus the title of this review.
Avoid this unit.
 The DMR-ES15S is a great product. September 8, 2008
I've owned several DVD recorders, (Sony, LG) and have had problems with all of them except the Panasonic DMR-ES15S. In fact, I have been so satisfied with its performance that I presently own 3 of them. The last one I purchased was well after Panasonic had upgraded its dvd recorders to a newer model. I patiently searched on line until I was able to purchase another DMR-ES15S. It may not have the most attractive design, however if you are looking for reliable & dependable dvd recorder, I don't think there is a better dvd recorder on the market. And the DMR-ESA5S' capability to record in DVD-RAM, sets it head and shoulders above its competitors. Great product, you can't go wrong with this purchase.
Good unit- a bit outdated, though. September 8, 2008
Had this unit for over 2 years now, it's been good to me, with the exception of one "U61" error, which forced me to take in for repairs.
I was not pleased.
But, overall, it has worked great. The price is a bit prohibitive nowadays though- if you look around here on Amazon, or other sites like newegg etc, you can see more advanced units for much less- ones that upconvert regular DVDs to more HDish quality, etc.
Overall, I am very pleased with the unit I bought, but I'm looking to move onto something a bit newer (but still cheaper than Blu-ray, because I'm a big cheapo still), and you might consider doing the same.
 Do not buy this product until you know what a U61 error is July 28, 2008
There is not a lot to add to what others have said about this unit, except to let anyone know buying this unit that there are a lot of units failing out there. I liked the unit, but it only lasted about 18 months. I got the U61 failure code and it is a physical failure of the DVD unit. You can put it into Google with the model DMR-ES15 (or other Panasonic models)to understand more about the problem. If you are happy paying the going price for a DVD recorder with nice features, but having it last only about 18 months then buy it. Do not buy the unit thinking that it is an isolated problem.
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