Reviews of the Panasonic DMR-E20
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CNET Review
The Good: Records on DVD-Rs for use in standard DVD players; excellent video recording quality; TiVo-like time-shifting functions.
The Bad: Expensive; no progressive-scan output; no FireWire input; limited editing features.
The Bottom Line: While Panasonic's DVD recorder is extremely promising--and powerful--its high price tag will scare away all but the stoutest early adopters.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 85/100 and users 82/100. Comparing these reviews to 22311 other Digital Video Recorders (DVR) reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 54/100 = fair.
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No Rating
digitalhomemag.com
Review Summary: For: Great recording, excellent DVD playback, easy to use. Against: Can't record in Dolby Digital 5.1, baffling remote, limited format-friendliness.
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Part number: DMR-E20
General
- Product Type DVD recorder
- Form Factor Tabletop
- Width 16.9 in
- Depth 13.8 in
- Height 4.7 in
- Weight 12.3 lbs
- Localization English / North America
System
- Parental Lock Yes
DVD
- Media Type CD, Video CD, CD-RW, CD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD, DVD-R
- Media Format NTSC
- Recordable Media DVD-RAM, DVD-R
- Media Load Type Tray
- Recording Mode LP, FR, SP, EP, XP
- Electronic Program Guide VCR Plus+
- Program Guide Features Timer Programming
- Search Speed Up to 100x
- Picture Modes Letterbox, Normal, Pan and scan, Widescreen
- DVD Repeat Modes Chapter, A-B repeat, Program, Random, All, Title
- CD Playback Modes All tracks repeat, One track repeat, Random play / shuffle, Program repeat
TV Tuner
- Channel Coverage Cable:1-125, VHF:2-13, UHF:14-69
Audio System
- Digital Audio Format Dolby Digital output, DTS digital output
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Surround Sound Effects Advanced Virtual Surround Sound (V.S.S.)
- Additional Features On-screen display
DVD Features
- Picture Zoom Yes
- Resume Function Yes
- Multi-Camera Angle Select Yes
- Multi-Language Select Yes
- Multi-Subtitle Select Yes
- TV Screen Saver Yes
- Additional Features Time slip function, Digital video noise reduction, On-screen display, Dialogue enhancer, DVD-Text capable
Remote Control
- Type Universal remote control
- Technology Infrared
- Features Multi-brand compatibility
Connections
- Connector Type 2 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x RF input ( F connector ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Front, 1 x SPDIF output ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 2 x S-Video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Front, 2 x Composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 2 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x RF output ( F connector ) - Rear
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x Coaxial RF cable, 1 x A/V cable
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Integrated
- Power 120 V ? 10%
- Power Consumption Operational 35 Watt
- Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 5 Watt
- Battery None
- Type Integrated
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
User Opinions
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