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Title: Not ready for prime time
Review: I bought this DVD/VCR in January based on the various ratings (including Consumer Reports) of Panasonic's previous model DMR-ES30V. Apparently, the previous model didn't have the same software glitches of its successor.This is possibly the best recorder on the market for making VHS to DVD transfers. It made great looking recordings. Nevertheless, I had to return it back for a number of problems, most of them covered in the other reviews here. One thing I didn't try before returning is the upgrading of the firmware to the latest version on Panasonic web site (Nov. 2005 dated). People who are having problems should give a try.Overall, it's a pretty well designed unit waiting for Panasonic's attention to the existing software bugs.
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