Dr Gadget - Gadget Shop - Panasonic DMR-EX768EBK - 160gb Hard Drive DVD Recorder - With 1080P Up-Conversion & Freeview Playback - Black

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Binding: Electronics Brand: Panasonic EAN: 5025232460892 Feature: Region - Zone 2 Label: Panasonic Manufacturer: Panasonic Model: DMR-EX768EBK Publisher: Panasonic Release Date: 2008-04-01 Studio: Panasonic
Features Region - Zone 2 Compatible Media - DVD-Video, DVD-RAM, DVD-VR, DVD-R/DVD+R / DL JPEG, MP3,CD-DA, Video CD, SVCD Removable recording supports - DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R, +R DL, +RW Integrated Audio Decoder - Dolby Digital (2 channels), Linear PCM (XP mode) Audio Out - AV1, AV2 (21-pin) audio outputs, Audio output (pin jack) Digital optical audio output (PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG)
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Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: Just superb! Comment: This is my very first DVD recorder, and not owning one before I did not know what to expect. I did my research in depth and found using specs and customer reviews that this was the one for me.... I do not regret the decision to buy this at all. A very competant machine indeed. It was set up and recorded within about 10-15 minutes from me opening the box, so very easy in terms of set up. Very good recording quality, and I like the whole "sky plus" set up, picking the programme you want to record and within seconds it has been set to record. If you are looking for a DVD recorder with hard drive, this is the machine for you! Customer Rating: Summary: Good, but not as good as Sony Comment: Firstly, I want to point out that the HDD video recorder is a huge step forward from the conventional VCR, and genuinely useful. I think I would be very reluctant to return to using a VCR. If you don't have an HDD recorder then think about getting one. Secondly, this Panasonic recorder appears to be well designed and solidly constructed, and fulfils all the basic functions admirably. Now for the negative bit: I have been using the equivalent Sony model for about 18 months, and by comparison the Panasonic user interface is a bit clunky. It may be that I'm already comfortable with the Sony interface, and that I will grow accustomed to the Panasonic but I suspect not. Customer Rating: Summary: Best gadget I have bought for years Comment: I purchased the DMR to replace the cheap piece of rubbish I had bought from maplins which sounded like a 747 taking off in the front room, and whenever I used the remote controller the t.v turned off or the garage door opened. However the panasonic is fantastic, the menu is easy to use, the hard drive is silent, and the picture is brilliant. The RGB or HDMI outputs are the only way to go, the scart output is a waste of time. I hope they will make a blu ray version of this with a built in cinema sound system. I have learnt my lesson - Buy cheap pay twice and from now on I will definitely be sticking to panasonic! Customer Rating: Summary: Panasonic's reputation continues Comment: The EX768 has replaced my ageing Panasonic EH50, which although much loved, couldn't record from my new Sony freeview telly without being very fiddly. Panasonic have a good reputation with their DVD recorders, and this unit can only strengthen it. Anyone who already owns a "Panny" will instantly feel at home as the design structure of the menus and navigation is identical to previous models - clear, intuitive, and quite attractive. The major addition to their latest releases is a Freeview tuner. Once you set up and switch on for the first time, it will automatically search and store channels. You can flick through the channels with the EPG, which is where the Panasonic falls down a little. Instead of a digital EPG, only a Guideplus EPG is provided. This achieves the same end result, but the programme data isn't updated as regularly and the interface looks more rudimentary and basic than Panasonic's user interface (mentioned earlier). Oh and there are adverts on one side of the screen. The features available are excellent. You can record one episode of a programme or an entire series with a few button presses. If you record a film which is split in two, for the news for example, the Panasonic will automatically cut it out. Whilst recording, you can watch another recording on the hard drive or DVD. There is a selection of recording qualities from XP to EP. The Panasonic's editing facilites are as good as ever, with the ability to name, erase and create chapters and playlists. When transferring to DVD (permanently), there is also a choice of menu screens to use. The remote is well laid out and uncomplicated, though the responsiveness could be better. The good news is that the flimsy scroll wheel from past units has been removed. You could also check out the EX768's more expensive big brothers - EX78 & EX88 - which come with a larger hard drive, USB sockets, Jukebox facilites for more advanced music storage, and in the case of the EX88 an SD slot for digital photographs. But ultimately, if you are simply looking for a high quality recorder to catch favourite films and programmmes in digital style, especially when on holiday and you need Series Link to capture every episode of your favourite soap, the EX768 is worth every penny. More Reviews
Editorial Reviews: You can record your favourite TV programmes without the hassle of bulky recording equipment thanks to the DMR-EX768. This DVD player/recorder is compatible with DivX and has a 160 GB hard drive for storing hours and hours of films. In addition to a 1080p upscaling function, the DMR-EX768 renders videos in Full HD quality using its HDMI connection, while its Pause Live programme allows you to record an episode of your favourite TV series while watching the beginning of it. With the DMR-EX768, you won?t watch TV in the same way ever again!