Panasonic DMR-ES40 DVD Recorder / VCR Combo
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Panasonic DMR-ES40 DVD Recorder / VCR Combo

  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Progressive Scan: With Progressive Scan
  • TV Tuner: With TV Tuner
  • Playable Disk Types: DVD Video VCD DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+RW CD (Audio) CD-R CD-RW
  • Playable File Formats: MP3 JPEG
  • DVD Type: DVD Recorder / VCR Combo
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Panasonic DMR-ES40 DVD Recorder / VCR Combo

Enjoy the convenience of a VCR and a DVD recorder rolled into a single unit. You have the freedom to record and play back your treasured home movies and favorite shows in stunningly clear digital format

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Based on 17 user reviews
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gaelkm
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We love our Panasonic DMR-ES40V DVD Recorder: from a non-techie

bygaelkm Jan 28, 2007
96 Helpfuls 97 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Wonderful unit for VHS and DVD viewing and dubbing.
Cons Might be considered pricey at first.
Recommended it? Yes

We bought this unit because we needed a new DVD player. But the primary reason we wanted it was because I have lots of old VHS tapes of family members. Many of the VHS tapes are at least 15 years old and I'm sure they are not going to last much longer. I used to film my sons when they were small... Read full review »

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Panasonic DMR-ES40VS DVD Recorder / VCR Combo with FireWire (DV) Input

bydkozin Feb 23, 2006
39 Helpfuls 40 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Price, build quality, performance, features, ease of use, connectivity, DV input
Cons No digital audio input
Recommended it? Yes

A new Panasonic DMR-ES40VS is a DVD-recorder and a VCR combo that sells for less than $300 and is an update to the Panasonic DMR-ES30VS. The device records to DVD-RAM discs, DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD+R (but not to DVD+RW) and has a FireWire (DV) input.

First Impressions

The ES40VS... Read full review »

10

It's a mixed bag, but a pretty nice bag...

bybg357 Apr 3, 2006
16 Helpfuls 17 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Compatible with all single layer formats including DVD-RAM, Good Value, Easy Dubbing,...
Cons Automatic dubbing only, no editing. Locks up periodically, sometimes with fatal results.
Recommended it? No

I've always liked dual decks, even before there were DVD/VCR combos. Years ago I thought the coolest thing would be one of those GoVideo dual deck VCRs... Boy was I wrong, what a colossal piece of crap. You can read about that experience Here.

Which Format?!?!

When DVD recorders... Read full review »

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Product Details and Features

Product MPN

MPN DMR-ES40VS

Key Features

Number of Discs 1
Progressive Scan With Progressive Scan
TV Tuner With TV Tuner
Playable Disk Types DVD Video • VCD • DVD-RAM • DVD-R • DVD-RW • DVD+R • DVD+RW • CD (Audio) • CD-R • CD-RW
Playable File Formats MP3 • JPEG
DVD Type DVD Recorder / VCR Combo

Video

Video DAC 12 bit
Video Output System NTSC

Audio

Surround Sound Virtual Surround • Dolby Digital (Digital out only) • DTS (Digital out only)
Dialog Enhancer Yes

Connections

Inputs Composite x 2 • S-Video x 2 • RF (TV) x 1 • iLINK DV Input
Front Panel Composite Input
Outputs Composite x 2, S-Video x 1, Component x 1, Digital Audio Optical x 1, RF x 1

Convenience

Record And Play Features One Touch Recording • Time Slip • Chasing Playback • Simultaneous Record and Play • Playlist Playback
Display Dimmer Yes
Instant Skip / Replay 60 sec. Skip
Remote Control Multibrand
OSD Yes: English, French, Spanish

Recorder

Recordable Media VHS Cassette • DVD-R • DVD+R • DVD-RW • DVD-RAM
Dubbing DVD to VCR, VCR to DVD
Recording Speeds SP • XP • LP • EP
DVD Recording Time 1 Hrs. Minimum / 8 Hrs. Maximum
Recording Formats MPEG2 • VBR Supported
Programmable Timer VCR Plus+, 16 Events within 30 Days
VCR Video heads 4

Dimensions

Weight 5.39 kg
Depth 13.86 in.
Height 3.54 in.
Width 16.93 in.

Other Features

Brand Panasonic

Warranty

Warranty 1 Year

Miscellaneous

UPC 064547671512
Product ID 37070370

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