- 160GB HDD with Max 284 Hrs Recording Time
- DVB-T Tuner
- Freeview Playback: Pause Live-TV, Series Link with grouping View, Accurate Record, Schedule Change
- New Viera Link with Direct TV Record
- 1080P Upconversion
- New Picture Processorwith Adaptive Noise Reduction
- HDMI 1.3 with Deep Colour
- Super Multi Format Rec + Play
- 1-sec Quick Start
- 500 Line LP Mode
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 | Freeview Playback |
 | Deep Colour |
 | 1080p Up - Conversion |
 | Intelligent I/P Conversion |
 | DVB-T Adaptive Noise Reduction |
 | Super Multi Format |
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108 of 110 people found the following review helpful
Good, as usual with Panasonic.
Its main advantage over other disc recorders is that the LP mode (allowing you to put about 4 hr 15 mins onto a DVD) has the same 500 lines of resolution as the SP mode which makes it very economical. I can't tell the difference on my (relatively small screened) TV between LP and SP and consequently usually use the former. Possibly there is a noticeable difference on larger screens.
A slight disappointment is that the inbuilt Freeview receiver doesn't seem quite as good as my old external Panasonic TU-CT41 box.
A step backwards is the abysmal "Guide Plus" EPG which replaces the old Freeview guide. It has space-wasting and distracting high contrast adverts on the left (mostly for BBC magazines) which change frequently making the whole thing so difficult, slow and unpleasant to use that I've reverted to using my external box for programme information.
Its main advantage over other disc recorders is that the LP mode (allowing you to put about 4 hr 15 mins onto a DVD) has the same 500 lines of resolution as the SP mode which makes it very economical. I can't tell the difference on my (relatively small screened) TV between LP and SP and consequently usually use the former. Possibly there is a noticeable difference on larger screens.
A slight disappointment is that the inbuilt Freeview receiver doesn't seem quite as good as my old external Panasonic TU-CT41 box.
A step backwards is the abysmal "Guide Plus" EPG which replaces the old Freeview guide. It has space-wasting and distracting high contrast adverts on the left (mostly for BBC magazines) which change frequently making the whole thing so difficult, slow and unpleasant to use that I've reverted to using my external box for programme information.
235 of 242 people found the following review helpful
The EX768 has replaced my ageing Panasonic EH50, which although much loved, couldn't record from my new Sony freeview telly without being very fiddly.
Panasonic have a good reputation with their DVD recorders, and this unit can only strengthen it. Anyone who already owns a "Panny" will instantly feel at home as the design structure of the menus and navigation is identical to previous models - clear, intuitive, and quite attractive.
The major addition to their latest releases is a Freeview tuner. Once you set up and switch on for the first time, it will automatically search and store channels. You can flick through the channels with the EPG, which is where the Panasonic falls down a little.
Instead of a digital EPG, only a Guideplus EPG is provided. This achieves the same end result, but the programme data isn't updated as regularly and the interface looks more rudimentary and basic than Panasonic's user interface (mentioned earlier). Oh and there are adverts on one side of the screen.
The features available are excellent. You can record one episode of a programme or an entire series with a few button presses. If you record a film which is split in two, for the news for example, the Panasonic will automatically cut it out. Whilst recording, you can watch another recording on the hard drive or DVD. There is a selection of recording qualities from XP to EP.
The Panasonic's editing facilites are as good as ever, with the ability to name, erase and create chapters and playlists. When transferring to DVD (permanently), there is also a choice of menu screens to use.
The remote is well laid out and uncomplicated, though the responsiveness could be better. The good news is that the flimsy scroll wheel from past units has been removed.
You could also check out the EX768's more expensive big brothers - EX78 & EX88 - which come with a larger hard drive, USB sockets, Jukebox facilites for more advanced music storage, and in the case of the EX88 an SD slot for digital photographs.
But ultimately, if you are simply looking for a high quality recorder to catch favourite films and programmmes in digital style, especially when on holiday and you need Series Link to capture every episode of your favourite soap, the EX768 is worth every penny.
Panasonic have a good reputation with their DVD recorders, and this unit can only strengthen it. Anyone who already owns a "Panny" will instantly feel at home as the design structure of the menus and navigation is identical to previous models - clear, intuitive, and quite attractive.
The major addition to their latest releases is a Freeview tuner. Once you set up and switch on for the first time, it will automatically search and store channels. You can flick through the channels with the EPG, which is where the Panasonic falls down a little.
Instead of a digital EPG, only a Guideplus EPG is provided. This achieves the same end result, but the programme data isn't updated as regularly and the interface looks more rudimentary and basic than Panasonic's user interface (mentioned earlier). Oh and there are adverts on one side of the screen.
The features available are excellent. You can record one episode of a programme or an entire series with a few button presses. If you record a film which is split in two, for the news for example, the Panasonic will automatically cut it out. Whilst recording, you can watch another recording on the hard drive or DVD. There is a selection of recording qualities from XP to EP.
The Panasonic's editing facilites are as good as ever, with the ability to name, erase and create chapters and playlists. When transferring to DVD (permanently), there is also a choice of menu screens to use.
The remote is well laid out and uncomplicated, though the responsiveness could be better. The good news is that the flimsy scroll wheel from past units has been removed.
You could also check out the EX768's more expensive big brothers - EX78 & EX88 - which come with a larger hard drive, USB sockets, Jukebox facilites for more advanced music storage, and in the case of the EX88 an SD slot for digital photographs.
But ultimately, if you are simply looking for a high quality recorder to catch favourite films and programmmes in digital style, especially when on holiday and you need Series Link to capture every episode of your favourite soap, the EX768 is worth every penny.
48 of 50 people found the following review helpful
Brilliant peice of equipment, have always been a "Sony" fan, and all our electronic equipment has been Sony until now, but the Panasonic EX768 and which is connected to a Sony Bravia TV, we purchased because of its good reviews, we can't fault it in any way. Whether using it for recording onto discs, onto the hard drive, playing music CD's or looking at photos, it is excellent. It is quiet, quick and easy to use, all in all, highly recommended.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
good whilst it lasted
as so many people comment, it is good when it works, but after just over 2 years the hard drive has stopped working and it no longer recognises any dvds. Read more
Published 16 months ago by The Nellmeister
Broken DVD drive
Owned one of these for just under 2 years and when attempting to transfer from HDD to DVD the drive has packed in. Read more
Published 17 months ago by A. Messenger
Great DVD Recorder until it breaks!
This is a great recorder, until it breaks. Our has performed faultlessly for 18 months but now has the classic (google the internet for panasonic dvd faults) NoRead error. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Steve Rogers
Good Dvd recoorder with freeview
As a long standing user of Panasonic DVD recorders this one has proved to be easy to set up and use. Very Pleased
Published 23 months ago by HABolton
DMR-EX768EBK Freeview+ 160GB Hard Drive DVD Recorder 1080P...
An excellent DVD recorder which my wife and I can both use even tho we are both in our mid 70s.
The only downside is the very slow start up time ( but maybe this is normal )
The only downside is the very slow start up time ( but maybe this is normal )
Published on 18 Dec 2009 by G. Kirkwood
For TV lovers, not film makers.
Had this about a week and I am thinking about sending it back. I work in Television and Film so I may have slightly different needs and expectations than most. Read more
Published on 1 Nov 2009 by C. Cotterill
OK-ish
I must just be unlucky but I cannot believe that I am the only person this has happened to. THis is my SIXTH order of the panny hdd/dvd recorder with freeview. Read more
Published on 30 May 2009 by Love Bargains!
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Had this for about a month now and had a problem with the dvd drive not recognising any disc (cd or dvd) which was insereted into the drive. Read more
Published on 22 April 2009 by Southern
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Purchased this model as a back up recorder for my Sony. Comparing the two there is not a great deal of difference in the end result. Read more
Published on 8 April 2009 by Justin Time
excellent
I've always liked panasonics, reliable, robust and quality, so i might be a bit biased on this review... Read more
Published on 21 Mar 2009 by maxab
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