Panasonic DMR EA18K Tunerless 1080p Upconverting DVD Recorder
Normal Price:$179.99
Our Price:Too low to displayClick on the "Buy from Amazon" button to see the price. You can remove it later.
Availability:Usually ships in 1 to 2 months
... For more information or Buy from Amazon.com ...
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Model: DMR-EA18K
Binding: Electronics
Publisher: Panasonic
Label: Panasonic
Features for Panasonic DMR EA18K Tunerless 1080p Upconverting DVD Recorder:
- Does not include TV Tuner
- Multi Format playback: DVD, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD, CD-R, CD-RW
- Viera Link to Panasonic Televisions
- 1080p Upconversion via HDMI
- SD card slot
Small Picture
Medium Picture
Customer Reviews
This is it! 
2008-07-20
Okay I tried a Samsung version of a DVD Recorder it just wasn't all the way right. Finally it stopped recognizing all DVD's. I replaced it with this Panasonic unit and like most items from Panasonic it works great. The set-up is easy, and since I do all my tuning through my cable box I do not miss having a build in tuner. My one criticism is I do not like the look of the IR transmitter that has to be placed in front of the cable box to allow the unit to control the cable box. Everything else is great.
Beautiful picture, Doesn't record 
2008-07-15
Connection with the HDMI cable was easy, and everything looked great. I was able to play DVDs without a problem, and really liked the user interface.
BIG PROBLEM - I could not get it to record either on DVD-R or DVD+R, and I tried several of each. It would accept the disc and identify it. It even let me name the disc, but every time I pressed "record" it would say 'there might be a problem with the disc,' and then would go into self-check mode. This is never a good sign. I had to unplug it to get it out of self-check mode each time.
I was trying to record from a Tivo, but I don't think this was related to the problem.
I called Panasonic customer service, who suggested a disc cleaner or buying individual DVDs as opposed to a scroll or stack of DVDs. Upon pressing for a diagnosis of the problem, they said the drive likely was defective, and I could send it in for service. I've only had it for 1 week, so I'm opting to return it, as I don't want to get stuck with what might be a dud.
On the bright side, Amazon returns has been great, they sent me a shipping label and said they will accept it. I haven't decided what to get to replace it. My friends and family encouraged me to get a Panasonic and have had good luck with them, so I'm considering trying one again. Maybe I really did just get the random defective one. That or I'll go with Toshiba.
Excellent product 2008-06-20
I bought this DVD recorder because I wanted a Panasonic to match my Panasonic LCD and take profit of the Viera link. Have not tested yet the recorder but as far as reproduction is concerned, with the HDMI cable, image is excellent, easy to use, you can manage both, TV and DVD with the same remote control. I like it very much!
