Panasonic PV-D4752 DVD-VCR Combo
Nice features, good VCR, DVD player freezes
I purchased this unit to make the transition to DVD.  We still use the VCR for exercise tapes, kids videos and recording programs on TV.  The VCR machine works very well - clear picture, nice controls and features.  The DVD player also seems to have a good set of features like zoom and progressive scan.  Also, the unit has very good connectivity for various configurations. On the downside, I have had similar problems to others with the DVD player freezing.  I put a brand new DVD in the player for the inaugural viewing.  We watched the first 45 minutes of the DVD then it froze (to great dissappointment with the kids).  When I tried to power the unit down, it would not immediately let me do that.  When we turned the unit back on, it would play for 2-5 minutes, then freeze again.  I called Panasonic, they said it was likely the DVD disc.  I have read there are occasional compatability issues with certain discs but given that this is a new model DVD player and it was a fairly new release DVD, I find this odd.  Eventually, Panasonic recommended that I exchange the unit which I did.  Hopefully, it was a fluke.