Why I buy this one ?
- Slim-profile progressive scan DVD player/recorder; measures 16.9 x 2.3 x 9.8 inches
- FireWire port for direct dubbing from camcorder
- Records onto DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, and DVD-RAM; plays back dual-layer DVD-R/+R and CD-R/RW. Will only record in 16:9 aspect to DVD-RAM. All other media is limited to 4:3 aspect.
- Connections: composite (2 in, 1 out), S-Video (2 in, 1 out), component (1 out), RF (1 in)
- Optical digital audio out for Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound.

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What our customer's say!

"It's a good product... while it works.", I was pleased with this DVD-recorder until it broke after a year of use. I sent it to an authorized Panasonic service center and they fixed it. Allegedly the spindle motor was burnt and had to be replaced. In my opinion, I think that one should get at least 3 years of lifetime from a product like this.

"Not user friendly and lasts less than two years", I bought this DVD recorder thinking I'd get a lot of use out of it and, hopefully, many years of use. I was wrong. I'm about to throw this into the garbage because, after a year and eight months, it shows a 'U99' error message on the machine. I called the service center and Joe talked me through some steps such as turning it off/on, unplugging it, pressing on this and that button for some period of time, only to be told that I would need to mail in this product to the service center to have it fixed for more amount of money than it cost me to buy. The warranty is only a year. I advise anyone against buying this product and brand. It worries me that Panasonic can make such a disposable product. I expected this to last about four years...definitely not less than two. This product is not worth the money.

"Disappointed", I doubt that there are many people at this date shopping for a new DVD recorder without a digital tuner, but if you are thinking of getting one of these despite that, I would advise against it. I've had mine a year and a half and it has lost its ability to record to or read from any re-recordable disc, including DVD-RW, DVD+-RW, and its own RAM disc. When I try to play any re-recordable disc, even a brand new one, an error message alleges that the disc is bad. As of today, the problem has spread to DVD-R and DVD+R discs as well, so basically this machine is now usable only for playing pre-recordeed discs. I could get something at the nearest CVS store for $30 that can do the same thing. I've never had a bad experience with a Panasonic product before, thus the title of this review.

Avoid this unit.

"The DMR-ES15S is a great product.", I've owned several DVD recorders, (Sony, LG) and have had problems with all of them except the Panasonic DMR-ES15S. In fact, I have been so satisfied with its performance that I presently own 3 of them. The last one I purchased was well after Panasonic had upgraded its dvd recorders to a newer model. I patiently searched on line until I was able to purchase another DMR-ES15S. It may not have the most attractive design, however if you are looking for reliable & dependable dvd recorder, I don't think there is a better dvd recorder on the market. And the DMR-ESA5S' capability to record in DVD-RAM, sets it head and shoulders above its competitors. Great product, you can't go wrong with this purchase.

"Good unit- a bit outdated, though.", Had this unit for over 2 years now, it's been good to me, with the exception of one "U61" error, which forced me to take in for repairs.

I was not pleased.

But, overall, it has worked great. The price is a bit prohibitive nowadays though- if you look around here on Amazon, or other sites like newegg etc, you can see more advanced units for much less- ones that upconvert regular DVDs to more HDish quality, etc.

Overall, I am very pleased with the unit I bought, but I'm looking to move onto something a bit newer (but still cheaper than Blu-ray, because I'm a big cheapo still), and you might consider doing the same.

Read this reviews before You buy...

"Panasonic DMR-ES15 failed with U61after 9 months", Panasonic DMR-ES15 has great features. But if the unit stops working
after just a few months of use, then what good is that ? And I bought
this unit brand new.

If you're thinking of buying a Panasonic DVD recorder, do yourself a favor and search the internet for this "U61" error on Panasonic
DVD recorders so you can get an idea of just how many people have
experienced this problem. It appears it's only a matter of WHEN the
DVD recorder will fail, not IF.

I researched this unit, but having owned other Panasonic products
in the past, I foolishly focused on it's features.



"relentless recording tank", After transferring 600 VCR tapes to DVDs this machine can't wait for more work. The copies it produces are fantastic, 4 and 6 hour speeds will surprise you in a very good way. The ease of use is very friendly,and it doesn't matter what format you are playing back on this unit, it embraces them all happily.I bought another ES15S so as to have in reserve and to double up on copies of years of family made VHS tapes to share. It remains cool, a bit slow to open it's dvd drawer, but I will gladly wait another 10 seconds for what this machine does for my collection and playing bought or rented new DVD movies. Using component connections to my HD tv inproves the clarity and resolution at least 40% more, so playback is in the same league as recording. I have VCRs that are 24 years old made by Panasonic, with years of proper care and cleaning, they are feeding in HiFi to the ES15s which is proving again,Pansonics are made like tanks and the technology which goes into their products like the ES15s are in the same class and innovative progression as any high end elctronic manufacturers. Buy this machine,buy 2, it is a winner. Mike Kasten, Los Lunas New Mexico.

"Warranty screw job!!!!!", I bought this hunk a junk 1yr and 13 days ago. When I first bought it I thought I would really put it to use. Turns out that I barely used it at all. I bought a PS3 about the same time and watch HD movies more than anything. I used the panasonic to burn some shows on a RAM disc about 12 to 15 times. I rarely used it to watch movies. All together It maybe burned 20 shows and movies from tv and played about 10 movies. 13 DAYS AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED IT STOPPED READING THE DISCS!!! Now I know electronics fail now and then, thats not my problem. My problem is that Panaonic wont budge an inch on he 13 days over the warranty. I have DVD players that are 5 yrs. old and are still going strong. This thing was mildy used and took a dump. VERY DISAPPOINTED! I DO NOT RECOMMEND!

"Great price!", My first Panasonic DVD recorder was the DMR-30. I was able to record over 2000 DVDs before it died. The editing feature was also good. My second DVD recorder was this model. It unfortunately did not last half as long before breaking. It also had an editing feature. When I tried to buy another Panasonic DVD recorder I found that all of the current models had no editing mode which makes it worthless if you want to eliminate commercials from a recording. So I bought another recorder that was the same model as my old one at a greatly reduced price. I only gave it 4 stars because it does not have what it needs to record programs when that February 2009 eliminates analog broadcasts. I am hoping that it will work with my cable which is digital. I also gave it 4 stars because I don't know how long it will last. Using the features may seem daunting but once you figure out how to do it, it is really easy. This comes from a very technically challenged female.

"Very Impressed!", Panasonic DMR-ES15S DVD. I bought this DVD Recorder to replace my Phillips DVD recorder which gave me enless problems.I bought this product based on the good review customers gave it. The set up was easy and the recording is excellent. This product is much, much better than the Phillips I discarded. Tyrone.