Electronics : Panasonic DMR-ES15S DVD Recorder with DV Input

Electronics : Panasonic DMR-ES15S DVD Recorder with DV Input

Panasonic DMR-ES15S DVD Recorder with DV Input

from: Panasonic



Panasonic DMR-ES15S DVD Recorder with DV Input
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Average Rating: out of 5 stars
Sales Rank: 9571

Third Party New Price: $209.95






Batteries Included: 1
Batteries: 2 AA
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Panasonic
Color: Silver
EAN: 0037988253708
Label: Panasonic
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Model: DMR-ES15S
Publisher: Panasonic
Sales Rank: 9571
Studio: Panasonic


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.





Editorial Review:

Item 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 Item 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:

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















Customer Reviews
Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - * SUPER!!! ...
I just received this recorder and I'm totally amazed with the ease for setting it up and recording. I'm not very technology-oriented and I was able to connect it to my TV and TiVo, and start recording in less than an hour. I still need to sit down and read the instructions for the fancier settings and functions, but for simple recording -which is my purpose for this- it's so easy and good quality... also, it's pretty. I'm super happy with it, so I'll definitely recommend it!!!


Rating: 3 out of 5 stars - * Frustrating, decontented product--wait for new Panny models ...
I purchased a first gen Panasonic recorder (DMR-ES10) about two years ago and gave it extremely heavy use until it started acting up recently. Bought the ES15 as a replacement, figuring the newer entry level product would be at least comparable. Boy, was I wrong.

I was extremely happy with the ES-10, and between recording movies off of digital cable and using the 'chasing playback' feature to watch a bunch of sports while skipping commercials/halftime, etc. recorded shows had to be more than half of my TV time.

My comments are in comparison to the first-gen ES-10 I loved:

ES15 is the same:

Same outstanding picture quality. Even LP mode is almost DVD equivalent on an HDTV, and SP is DVD quality. The most important feature, for me at least, wasn't decontented on this model.

ES15 is better:

Smaller size, probably 1/3 smaller.

Time slip function is simpler.

Chasing playback feature now blocks the recorded feed while it gets ready to start from the beginning. On the ES10, the 'live show' would show for a few seconds while the unit was kicking in. If you weren't careful you could catch the 'live' score of a game you wanted to watch from the start. This is no longer a problem and is a great improvement.

Scheduled recording no longer requires the unit to be powered down to begin.

ES-15 is worse:

This model is unbelievably sluggish. Functions take three to four times longer to kick in than on my ES-10. Don't let this slug take its time, and multiple instructions cause it to freeze, necessitating a power-down.

All functions, even simple playback, must go through the 'direct navigator' screen or stopping play will freeze the unit. You can no longer just pop a disc in and hit play---truly a stupid change.

The remote has less features than the ES-10. Since the ES-10 remote, and its extra functions, work on the ES-15, I'm using it. One example of cost cutting stupidity---the ES-15 remote has no 'open-close' button for the disc tray. My office mini-stereo system (60 bucks) has an open-close button on the remote.

The unit display is less informative when recording or playing back content.


In summary, the ES-15 is a very frustrating product. Ultimately, because the picture quality and chasing playback functions remain outstanding, I'm OK with my purchase, but its clear that Panasonic decontented to hit a price point with this unit. The unit's sluggishness has to be seen to be believed. This is the first Panasonic product I've ever purchased that has left me unsatisfied, and it might be the first second generation electronics product I've ever purchased from a name brand that is noticably poorer than its first generation counterpart.

My advice, since Panasonic has the best recording quality and features amongst DVD recorders----wait for the new models due out this summer and see what Panasonic, and others, have to offer.


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - * Goodbye VCR ...
Very easy to operate, I love that I can record and watch at the same time. Its so easy to find what shows are on the dvd without having to forward and rewind. Its just wonderful!


Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - * Very Good DVD+R Recorder ...
PROS:
-Records very well on DVD+R and DVD+RW discs.
-Flexible Recording Mode is very useful.
-Title editing is intuitive and easy to use.
-Picture quality in 1 and 2 hour modes is excellent.
-Great price for a quality Panasonic product.
CONS:
-Each new disc must be formatted manually.
-No 2 1/2 or 3 hour recording modes.


Rating: 2 out of 5 stars - * Daylight Savings Time Change Makes Auto Clock Useless ...
Having the clock set to automatically set itself (syncs to a pbs station time signal) does not work on this unit any more because the government changed the start of the daylight savings time from April to March. I contacted panasonic about this and they said that the clock would have to be set manually as the automatic setting is hardwired and can't be changed.


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