Panasonic DMR-EZ28K DVD Recorder (Black)
The Panasonic DMR-EZ28K DVD Recorder combines functionality and versatility, with abilities to record your favorite home movies onto DVD-R/W, DVD+R/W and DVD-RAM discs with an extended (4 hr) LP high-resolution recording mode. Your current DVD library will look and sound better than ever before, because this unit is a progressive scan player capable of upconverting your DVDs to a full 1080p high-definition experience.
In addition, it features a built-in Hybrid TV Tuner (NTSC/ATSC) capable of receiving and recording both analog and digital broadcasts without a set top box. It offers multi-format playback capabilities, One-Touch Recording, DivX Home Theater Certified, Auto DVD Disc Finalizing, SD card slot, and a USB port. With connectivity to virtually any A/V source, HD component, optical digital-audio output, HDMI output, VIERALink Control, and 10-14 hour recording capability (DL EP Mode), your entertainment choices are endless with the Panasonic DMR-EZ28K.
- Hybrid Digital/Analog Tuner
- It features a Hybrid TV Tuner capable of receiving both digital and analog broadcasts. This high-performance hybrid tuner uses a signal processor to effectively control noise and distortion, especially when digital broadcast signals drop out or break-up with block-noise. It produces a crisp picture even under difficult reception conditions, such as when there are obstacles interfering with direct signal access.
- High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
- If you're looking to pump high-definition DVD playback into your HD displays or projectors, this recorder will do the job. It has a high-bandwidth processor capable of upconverting to 1080p through the HDMI output. HDMI supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable.
- High Resolution LP Recording Mode
- This DVD recorder offers twice the horizontal resolution (500 lines vs. the 250-line standard) of many other DVD recorders when recording in LP mode. You can fit up to four hours of recordings on one DVD (4.7GB capacity) and still enjoy the crisp, vibrant and exceptionally detailed images delivered by 500 lines of horizontal resolution.
- Progressive Scan
- This is a progressive scan DVD player, capable of scanning an entire video frame at once; scan-lines commonly associated with interlaced video are drastically reduced. The result is a spectacularly clear image with no motion artifacts (stair-stepping), and details so sharp they seem as if they're etched onto the screen.
- VIERALink
- Connect this DVD recorder to your VIERA flat-panel HDTV via an HDMI cable and the TV channel setting information is automatically downloaded to the recorder. With VIERALink, you don't have to worry about setting the recorder to the right channel every time you want to record something.
- Built-In SD Slot and USB Port
- This DVD recorder is equipped with an SD Memory Card slot and USB port, which makes it easy to view photos from your digital camera. Just slip the SD card into the slot or use the cable to connect the camera to the USB port, and you're ready to enjoy a spectacular big-screen slide show with family and friends.
- DV (IEEE 1394) Input
- Just connect your digital video camera to the unit's DV front-input terminal, and you're ready to record images onto a DVD recordable disc.
- Super Multi-Format Player
- Don't worry about limited playback capabilities, this unit plays: DVD-Audio/Video, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW DL, DVD-RAM, CD (CDDA), CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, JPEG HD.
- DivX Home Theater Certified
- DivX is video compression software, which enables high quality video to be compressed into very small files then downloaded onto CD-R or CD-RW and played back with very little loss of quality.
- Recordable DVD Media
- Record your favorite shows onto DVD-R (DL), DVD-RW, DVD+R (DL), DVD+RW and DVD-RAM discs. It offers 4 recording modes: XP, SP, LP, and EP.
- High-Performance Outputs
- With playback specifications that meet the standards of professionals, it features a component video output for high-resolution low-distortion video playback, and an optical digital-audio output for high-quality audio playback.
- Dolby Digital and DTS Sound
- It offers built-in Dolby Digital and DTS decoders capable of advanced surround-sound processing.
| Video | |
|---|---|
| System | NTSC |
| Region | 1 |
| Hard Disk Drive | No |
| Progressive Scan Output | Yes |
| HD Upconversion | Yes, 720p/1080i/1080p |
| Format Compatibility | |
|---|---|
| DVD Recording Media |
DVD-R/W, DVD-R DL DVD+R/W, DVD+R DL DVD-RAM |
| DVD Playback Media |
DVD-Audio/Video DVD-R/W DL DVD+R/W DL DVD-RAM |
| CD-R/CD-RW Playback | Yes |
| Dolby Digital/DTS | Yes |
| MP3 Playback | Yes |
| WMA Playback | No |
| Picture CD/JPEG | Yes |
| SACD/DVD-Audio Playback | No/Yes |
| Audio | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Decoder | Yes |
| HDCD Decoding | No |
| Audio D/A Converter | Yes |
| Virtual Surround | No |
| Bass Management | No |
| Convenience | |
|---|---|
| Digital Media Slot | Yes, SD |
| USB Port | Yes, 2.0 |
| TV Tuner | Yes, NTSC/ATSC |
| TiVo | No |
| VCR Plus+ | No |
| Slow Motion Playback | Yes |
| Frame-by-Frame Playback | Yes |
| Bookmarking | No |
| Playback Zoom | Yes |
| Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Inputs |
S-Video - x2 A/V Composite - x2 (RCA) DV (IEEE)- x1 RF Antenna - x1 (Coaxial) |
| Outputs |
Optical Digital Audio - x1 S-Video - x1 Component Video - x1 (RCA) A/V Composite - x1 (RCA) HDMI- x1 |
| Other Ports | Control Port |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Remote Control | Yes |
| Power Requirements | 120VAC, 60Hz |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 16.9 x 2.3 x 9.9" (429 x 58.4 x 251.4mm) |
| Weight | 6.1 lbs (2.7kg) |
| Color | Black |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 42 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
98%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to setup (24)
- Simple controls (24)
- Attractive (22)
- Fast recording (17)
- Great picture quality (5)
Cons
- Discs load slowly (4)
Best Uses
- Home (26)
- Archiving TV shows (18)
- Movies (18)
- Office (7)
- Professional (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (20), Casual user (13), Power user (8)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (24), Yes (3)
Most Liked Positive Review
Huge upgrade from VCR
My purpose for this device is to replace an aging VCR. The setup was straight forward by using the exact same RCA wires and RF coaxial connections as the VCR. A direct cable hookup ...Read complete review
My purpose for this device is to replace an aging VCR. The setup was straight forward by using the exact same RCA wires and RF coaxial connections as the VCR. A direct cable hookup is used and not a cable set top box. I followed the quick installation instructions in the manual step by step and the ATSC digital tuner found all expected digital channels and the QAM tuner pleasantly surprised me by finding lots of worth while HD channels not shown on the cable company TV listings. I mapped the QAM found channels to the regular cable channel numbers to determine what is going to be shown and placed them in the channel favorites for easy access. The date and time of day were found easily and accurately.
My first impression of using DVD-RAM is it’s extraordinary. A Panasonic brand DVD-RAM disk is used to record with. After using a VCR for over 20 years to save televised shows, this is nothing less than stunning. I can record shows while I’m watching with the touch of a button and delete any previously recorded show easily. Simply press the delete key, * while playing back a previously recorded show and it’s gone and the space is ready to be used again! How cool is that? It’s similar to TiVo without the subscription price but doesn’t have a built in TV guide.
The DVD remote was easily programmed to control my old school Sony TV on/off, channel surf and volume control. It took less than 1 minute of my time to do this. By connecting the DVD recorder RF coaxial output to the TV RF input I can use the TV tuner and remote to watch a different show than the DVD recorder is recording.
The SD slot works well for my camera’s SD memory card to view pictures in slide show mode.
It will not copy DVD’s that have copy righted material on them period. I tried to record multiple purchased DVD’s with no success. For each attempt a succinct message of copying stopped for copyrighted material displays on the TV screen.
Scheduled recording worked without a flaw for the NBA playoff game I wanted to time shift. Very intuitive setup for scheduling shows, Panny made this as easy as possible.
One possible software glitch is removing a favorite channel. The manual is cloudy about removal and the various key sequences I’ve tried so far won’t get rid of one of the favorites I set. This may be my error but I’ve tried multiple ways of deleting it and none of them worked. This has definite room for improvement.
Additional features include dividing a recorded show into two pieces and inserting indexes, using the create chapter button, for easy access. Dividing a recorded show is a little involved but with practice I expect to move along faster than the first try. I need to explore the editing prerecorded material features to remove unwanted stuff. Use the commercial skip to miss the next minute of content. There is a time slip feature but I haven’t used it. I hope this review assists others in evaluating competing products.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Very disappointed!
After having a very good experience with an older Panasonic dvd recorder, I decided to purchase this one. It worked well for about a month but then began to freeze frequently while performing very ...Read complete review
After having a very good experience with an older Panasonic dvd recorder, I decided to purchase this one. It worked well for about a month but then began to freeze frequently while performing very standard operations. I also began to getting "bad disc" messages despite using new Panasonic discs.When I called the Help Center (which in the past provided excellent service) and told them of my problems, they essentially said there was nothing they could do for me.Although the other reviews on this site were positive, you should check out the ones on [...] that are much more in keeping with what I experienced. If this model dies completely, I'm going to purchase the Toshiba 570 which was much more positively reviewed by users like myself.
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Pros
- Attractive Design
- Fast Setup
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Archiving TV Shows
- Home
- Movies
Comments about Panasonic DMR-EZ28K DVD Recorder (Black):
The EZ28 is virtually the same as my old ES25. I got the EZ28 because the ES25 started messing up dual-layer +R disks (wouldn't format or wouldn't finalize; disk then unreadable). I subsequently found a firmware update for the ES25 to make it more compatible with 'crude' dual-layer disks; this appears to have helped the format problem but not the finalizing.
EZ28 pluses:
Virtually the same capabilities as the ES25, including the remote. Like the ES25, get good quality video (much better than with the Samsung VR375)using the s-video input and HDMI out to the TV. I particularly like the powerful title editing which allows quick selection of characters from a grid containing many special characters. The EZ28 apparently doesn't need to format dual-layer +R disks like the ES25 did.
EZ28 minuses:
For some reason they deleted a very useful title-editing feature the ES25 had: the capability to store and recall about 20 frequently used phrases (such as the names of TV shows) and imbed them in a title.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Fast Recording
- Fast Setup
Cons
Best Uses
- Archiving TV Shows
- Home
- Movies
Comments about Panasonic DMR-EZ28K DVD Recorder (Black):
This is the second one I have purchased.
I really like the picture quality of Panasonic DVD recorders and this is my back up unit since Panasonic will no longer manufacture DVD recorders.
B&H Photo, is one of the most professional company's that I have dealt with and I will buy from them again.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional
Comments about Panasonic DMR-EZ28K DVD Recorder (Black):
This is the fourth or fifth Panasonic DVD recorder I have purchased and all have performed great. Our units get hundreds of hours of use and all have held up great.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Fast Setup
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Archiving TV Shows
- Home
- Movies
Comments about Panasonic DMR-EZ28K DVD Recorder (Black):
I had a Panasonic for several years, trouble free.
I use it a lot to record tape to disc, disc to disc. This model is easy to hook up and easy to operate. The big feature that I really like is that you don't have to format DVD-R, +R. It has a good menu to help you through any step that you may need help with. If you are a steady user like me, you will love this work horse.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast Setup
- Simple Controls
Cons
- Discs Load Slowly
Best Uses
- Archiving TV Shows
- Home
- Movies
- Office
Comments about Panasonic DMR-EZ28K DVD Recorder (Black):
I run a pro studio and have been using Panasonic DVD recorders since they first came out. I've tried other brands but find the Panasonic line to hold up longer, have fewer problems, and deliver overall better results.
I recently purchased another three EZ28's which will be used by clients to record worship services at local churches.
The EX28's strength are its versatility and it can record on just about any brand/quality/price blank DVD you can buy. Not so with other brands I've tried. It can be set up to record various quality settings and delivers a better picture than any other line I've tried, period.
It's weakness is inherent to all DVD recorders; the finalization process. Clients want to simply push stop and be done with the recording process. No brand does this, and the Panasonic is neither easier or worse than any other.
Overall, the Panasonic EX28 is among the easiest of all brands to use, does exactly what it says it will do, and will still be doing it years after others have been taken out of the rack.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Fast Setup
- No cons about this one
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Office
- Professional
Comments about Panasonic DMR-EZ28K DVD Recorder (Black):
I use it for my business, along with other stand alone Panasonic DVD recorders. I am waiting for the Panasonic Blue Ray Recorder, to become available.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast Recording
- Fast Setup
- Simple Controls
- Simple design
Cons
- NA
Best Uses
- Office
- Storage
Comments about Panasonic DMR-EZ28K DVD Recorder (Black):
This is such a workhorse unit. I buy them to place in my video record areas.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Fast Recording
- Fast Setup
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Panasonic DMR-EZ28K DVD Recorder (Black):
It would be nice to pick the programs from a grid, not input the time and channel, but other than that it is great. It works well w/ my Verta TV via HDMI.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast Setup
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Panasonic DMR-EZ28K DVD Recorder (Black):
I've never had a problem with Panasonic, and so far this one has been trouble free.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Fast Setup
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Movies
Comments about Panasonic DMR-EZ28K DVD Recorder (Black):
I especially like the usb feature of watching divx and avi files. Simple and have many movies to choose from at my fingertips (32 gb flash drive). Awesome!!!! I use a pvr, so won't be recording much with the DMR-EZ28K DVD Recorder but i will when something of extreme importance in on TV that I want to keep forever.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast Setup
- Good quality recordings
- Simple Controls
Cons
- Discs Load Slowly
Best Uses
- Archiving TV Shows
- Home
- Movies
- Office
Comments about Panasonic DMR-EZ28K DVD Recorder (Black):
I use this product in a school and I am very pleased with its performance. Set up was easy and the DVD quality is very good. It's a wonderful product and I would recommend this to my friends and colleagues. I have used other Panasonic recorders in the past & they have performed well.The only con would be the slow start-up but you can change that in the Functions/Setup area.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast Recording
- Fast Setup
- Pros need DVD RAM disks
Cons
Best Uses
- Archiving TV Shows
- Home
Comments about Panasonic DMR-EZ28K DVD Recorder (Black):
We only have a outdoor antenna to receive TV stations. The EZ28K 's digital tuners allow two of our old digital ready TV's (no digital tuner) to receive 30 digital and two low power analog stations. The third TV has a built in digital tuner and HDMI inputs.
The EZ28K's using DVD RAM disks let us recoded 4 hours (LP mode) for time shifting in very good playback quality (component in on two TV's, HDMI in on the third TV). With DVD RAM disks we can watch one show after it has started from the beginning (skipping commercials with the CM button) while the show continues to record. What a time saver. There is a 1.3 times playback speed (DVD RAM only) that allows additional time savings when viewing recorded programs.
You do need DVD RAMS that specifically allow for a one time copy protected recording for some shows (CBS "soaps" and one Fox station series). This is not a problem.
The EZ28K's will save us over a thousand dollars this year because we do not have to buy cable or satellite TV services for our three TV sets. The time shift recording is a bonus!
I highly recommend these units when used with DVD RAM's. Some recording features (wide screen recording for example) are not available with DVD- RW's.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Comments about Panasonic DMR-EZ28K DVD Recorder (Black):
Used to record student produced video studio projects for review by faculty.
Easy to use, dependable, simple controls. Downside is that consumer grade DVD recorders do not have VU meters or manually controlled audio levels.
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Fast Recording
- Fast Setup
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Archiving TV Shows
Comments about Panasonic DMR-EZ28K DVD Recorder (Black):
I like this new model , It is working very well, I appreciate the USB jack for the music, the picture is great
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Fast Recording
- Fast Setup
Cons
Best Uses
- Movies
- Storage
Comments about Panasonic DMR-EZ28K DVD Recorder (Black):
Quite happy with the DMR-EZ28K thus far. Biggest issue is that it only plays divx files that have been burned to certain disks (-R, but not +R) with certain burners (definitely not Roxio). This is a curious problem that Panasonic says it has never heard of (even though there are multiple online conversations about it)! Seems an issue with the core design, solvable by using the "right" disks and burning software. Otherwise, the image quality is very clear on recordings, including LP, and the reliability seems strong. All in all a good machine for the price, and well-handled by B&H--so well, in fact, that I mean to use B&H for future electronic needs!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Simple Controls
Cons
- Discs Load Slowly
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Panasonic DMR-EZ28K DVD Recorder (Black):
The recorder is used (M - F) one hour to record a SOAP, which are watched on Sunday. The setup was great and easy to use. However, I like to watch DVD movies during the week which required stopping the recorded SOAP thus finalizing the DVD daily.
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Fast Recording
- Fast Setup
- Simple Controls
Cons
- Discs Load Slowly
Best Uses
- Home
- Movies
- Transferring analog video
Comments about Panasonic DMR-EZ28K DVD Recorder (Black):
I was given this DVD recorder to move our family into the digital world by copying all our old camcorder tapes and VCR memories. It was easy to set up and begin using and integrated well with a 5-year-old TV, a VCR, an analog video camera and an old stereo. It is easy to use as well, programming and setup to record took only a short while. The video picture of the transferred tapes is excellent. It makes editing those old tapes easy and gives you a new chapter each time you stop recording and then start again (at another point in the original tape). The only drawback is the long time to start up. Turn it on and go do something else for a few minutes and you won't get frustrated!
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Fast Recording
- Fast Setup
- Simple Controls
Cons
- No internal drive
Best Uses
- Archiving TV Shows
- Convert VHS to DVD
- Home
- Movies
- Storage
Comments about Panasonic DMR-EZ28K DVD Recorder (Black):
Very nice unit, easy to use and very versatile. Allows you to record up to 9 programs on DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, etc.. Great clarity even on long play setting. I'd buy this again in a heart beat!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Fast Recording
Cons
- Confusing Set Up
Best Uses
- Archiving TV Shows
- Home
- Movies
Comments about Panasonic DMR-EZ28K DVD Recorder (Black):
excelent recorder
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Fast Recording
- Fast Setup
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Archiving TV Shows
- Home
Comments about Panasonic DMR-EZ28K DVD Recorder (Black):
One of my VCR to DVD recorders finally died. It was a Panasonic, so I wanted another one. I debated getting another VCR to DVD unit but decided on a standalone DVD recorder.
I like this unit because the remote control is interchangable with my other Panasonic units. It's easy to use... takes every kind of disc, and take up very little space... a nice piece.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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