JVC DRMV5S DVD Recorder/VCR Combo

JVC DRMV5S DVD Recorder/VCR Combo

Product Description
Product Description
The DRMV5S DVD / VCR Recorder Combination allows up to 16 hours of recording time (when using a dual sided disc). In addition to recording in the DVD-RAM and DVD-RW/-R formats, it offers true multi-format compatibility on playback, with the ability to play the DVD-RAM, DVD-RW/-R formats, as well as CD, CD-R/RW, VCD, SVCD, JPEG and MP3 files. Other features include 10 bit/54MHz video digital-to-analog (DAC) converter, 192kHz/24 bit audio DAC, quick skip for jumping 30 seconds forward, instant/one-touch replay that replays the last seven seconds, natural reverse playback, and a multi-brand remote control. Connections include iLink; front DV input; front and rear S-Video and composite inputs; component, S-Video and composite outputs; front audio input; and optical, digital coaxial and analog audio outputs. The DRMV5S features JVC's VHS Progressive Scan and a one-touch intelligent dubbing system. The dubbing system includes three new features: auto record speed optimizer – calculates total recording time on VHS tape then automatically selects the most suitable recording speed for dubbing to DVD; auto thumbnail creation ¿ automatically creates video thumbnail chapter references when dubbing to DVD based on the number of recordings on the tape; auto blank-cut dubbing ¿ eliminates blank space between recordings on the tape being dubbed when recording to DVD or HDD. In addition, VHS playback is possible during DVD recording, and DVD playback is possible during VHS recording.

Product Description:
You now have a choice. You can record and play on DVD discs or on VHS videocassette tape. The JVC DR-MV5S DVD Recorder and VHS VCR Combo is the enabler. It offers a wide selection of recording and play back choices. It's also a great way to upgrade or dub your family videotapes onto DVD discs or use the external DV input for dubbing from digital camcorders. Watch a DVD while recording a TV program on tape or visa versa. 192kHz/24-Bit Audio D/A Converter 10-Bit/54MHz Video D/A Converter Coaxial Digital Audio Output Component, S-Video, Composite Ouptuts, Analog Audio Output High-Resolution GUI Program Menus Front A/V Inputs DVD Navigation with Animated Thumbnail (DVD-RAM/DVD-RW VR) Library Database DVD Navigation On-Disc Timer Programming (DVD-RAM/DVD-RW VR) Live Memory (Simultaneous Recording and Playback) (DVD-RAM Only) Instant Replay One-Touch Expert Dubbing (VCR->DVD) Creates Auto Thumbnail, Skips Blank Spaces Dolby Digital/DTS/MPEG Digital Output (Coaxial Digital Audio) DVD Express Play Start Hi-Fi VHS Stereo with MTS Decoder 1-Month/8 Event Programmable Timer Auto Clock Set and Active Channel Memory Skip Search and Shuttle Search Integrated NTSC TV Tuner for recording off TV channels Variable Slow (Forward and Reverse) Unit Dimensions - 17.1 W x 13.5 D x 3.8 H / Weight - 11.9 lbs. JVC USA 1-Year Parts and 90-Day Labor Limited Warranty

JVC DRMV5S DVD Recorder/VCR Combo
Average customer rating:

JVC DRMV5S is defective!

JVC is Total Junk and they Know it !

Overall It Plays DVDs and Tapes very Well

Nice Recording .. good quality

Great Recorder

JVC DRMV5S DVD Recorder/VCR Combo

Manufacturer: JVC
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

i.Link Connection for easy DV Connection and editiing

Motion Active Progressive Scan Output, One-Touch Expert Dubbing

Auto Black-Cut Dubbing VHS to DVD, Auto Thumbnail Creation Dubbing VHS to DVD

Auto Recording Space Optimizer, VCR Plus+, SQPB, Recordable Formats: VHS HiFi Stereo, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R

Remote Control, Playable Formats: VHS HiFi, DVD-Video, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW / +RW, DVD-R / +R, CD, SVCD, VCD, CD-R/RW, MP3, JPEG

ASIN: B0009F3PZS

Product Description

You now have a choice. You can record and play on DVD discs or on VHS videocassette tape. The JVC DR-MV5S DVD Recorder and VHS VCR Combo is the enabler. It offers a wide selection of recording and play back choices. It's also a great way to upgrade or dub your family videotapes onto DVD discs or use the external DV input for dubbing from digital camcorders. Watch a DVD while recording a TV program on tape or visa versa. 192kHz/24-Bit Audio D/A Converter 10-Bit/54MHz Video D/A Converter Coaxial Digital Audio Output Component, S-Video, Composite Ouptuts, Analog Audio Output High-Resolution GUI Program Menus Front A/V Inputs DVD Navigation with Animated Thumbnail (DVD-RAM/DVD-RW VR) Library Database DVD Navigation On-Disc Timer Programming (DVD-RAM/DVD-RW VR) Live Memory (Simultaneous Recording and Playback) (DVD-RAM Only) Instant Replay One-Touch Expert Dubbing (VCR->DVD) Creates Auto Thumbnail, Skips Blank Spaces Dolby Digital/DTS/MPEG Digital Output (Coaxial Digital Audio) DVD Express Play Start Hi-Fi VHS Stereo with MTS Decoder 1-Month/8 Event Programmable Timer Auto Clock Set and Active Channel Memory Skip Search and Shuttle Search Integrated NTSC TV Tuner for recording off TV channels Variable Slow (Forward and Reverse) Unit Dimensions - 17.1 W x 13.5 D x 3.8 H / Weight - 11.9 lbs. JVC USA 1-Year Parts and 90-Day Labor Limited Warranty

Amazon.com Product Description

The JVC DRMV5S combo DVD recorder/VCR is the ideal choice for preserving your memories from tape to disc. It not only records onto DVD-RAM and DVD-RW/-R formats, it also includes JVC's exclusive VHS Progressive Scan for superior VHS mode playback. Playback formats include DVD Video, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R, CD Audio, SVCD, VCD, CD-R/RW, MP3, JPEG digital still, QSVHS and VHS.

It's easy to import your favorite VHS memories to durable DVD disc. Just press and hold the VHS button for two seconds and JVC's exclusive One-Touch Expert Dubbing goes into action. Expert Dubbing automatically creates Thumbnail chapter references at each index point on the tape. Expert dubbing also skips any unwanted blank space on the tape between recordings and selects the optimum bit rate to ensure the best picture quality possible while precisely fitting the whole content on a 4.7GB disc. You also get up to 8 hours of DVD recording time (16 hours using a double sided disc). Watch a DVD while recording a TV program on tape or visa versa. Dub DVD to VCR (non copyrighted material only) and VCR to DVD. You can easily make copies of your favorite home movies using the DV Input from a Firewire equipped camcorder or use the A/V inputs.

The auto record speed optimizer which calculates the total recording time on a VHS tape and then automatically selects the perfect recording speed for dubbing to DVD. The auto blank cut dubbing eliminates blank spaces between recordings on the tape when it is transferred to DVD.

Connection options include:

Composite AV In/Out: 2 in/2 out (VCR only)
S-Video In/Out: 2 in/2 out
Component video (YPbPr) In/Out: 0 in/1 out
RF In/Out: 1 in/1 out
DVI In/Out: 1 in/0 out
Digital coaxial audio In/Out: 0 in/1 out

What's in the Box
Combo VCR/DVD, remote control (with batteries), RF cable, composite AV cable, printed operating instructions

Customer Reviews:

JVC DRMV5S is defective!.......2007-03-09

I'll keep this brief: the JVC DRMV5S does NOT play the vast majority of DVDs. It is supposed to play NTSC Region 1 DVDs, but it doesn't. I put in a number of BRAND NEW Region 1 NTSC DVDs, and not only did it not play any of them, but it froze and nearly destroyed my special edition Criterion Collection Videodrome DVD.

What's worse is that the folks over at JVC's evil headquarters are aware of this problem [just read some of the other reviews and you will see that it is rather commonplace], have no solution, and have made no effort whatsoever to recall this model.

Buyer beware... the JVC DRMV5S is [...].

JVC is Total Junk and they Know it !.......2006-12-29

I have one of these pieces of junk, and could not get it to simply play a commercial DVD. I called customer support and they said it is a known problem, but they do not have a solution to it. I can not believe that anyone would continue to sell this unit or even allow it to be in the marketplace with such issues. This is the very last JVC product that I will ever purchase.

Overall It Plays DVDs and Tapes very Well.......2006-10-06

Usually anyone purchasing a combination DVD/VCR player has particular criteria they are meeting in order to get both forms of video into their television. Space, convenience, budget among other reasons comes to mind. That aside, looking at an actual unit the person is most likely more interested about the VCR. DVD reproduction at this level looks so good that it is almost a given fact that it will perform up to someone's expectations. The VCR is another matter. For my own needs I am concerned about the playback of pre-recorded tapes and playback of home VHS recordings that I made. How the DVD/VCR player records in VHS is also important but to a lesser degree. JVC brand VCRs are an interesting and confusing animal when it comes to playback of tapes. I own two JVC S-VHS recorders with flying erase heads. I also own several SONY and older RCA VCRs from the good old days. The problem with JVC is that they play certain tapes back beautifully and others dreadfully. I took several samples of video tape recordings and demonstrated playback on this unit just to see for myself. (I know salesmen at a local electronics store in the area and they always let me try out equipment. They just love low-end technology guys like me.) Pre-recorded movies looked acceptable and I really mean no better than acceptable. Recordings I made on my JVC units in SP and EP modes looked excellent on this unit. Recordings I made on my other SONY units in the SP mode look very good. RCA recordings in SP look average. Recordings I made on my other SONY units in the EP mode looked horrible. They looked like blurred images without any trace of definition. Recordings I made on my other RCA units in LP and EP modes again looked blurred without any trace of definition. However, I made an actual recording on this unit from a satellite broadcast and the playback looked excellent. The bottom line on this unit is that the DVD side looked very good and the VCR performed just about the same as my stand-alone units which I own. There were really no surprises. When I make recordings at home I indicate which VCR the recording was made on just for the very reasons I mentioned above. After many years I have found that a recording usually looks best when played back on the unit it was made from. The reality today is that VHS is an outdated but necessary technology because many of us have a monetary and/or sentimental investment in tape recordings. I think this JVC unit is good but I rate it based upon how I would be using it relative to my library of VHS recordings and how they are going to look.

Nice Recording .. good quality.......2006-08-10

The quality of recording is super. I love the feature of dubbing from VHS to DVD. I've tried several other brands but I ended up returning them. This one is here to stay :-)

Great Recorder.......2006-08-10

It exceeded my expectations. I lik the quality of the recording very much. It also looks elegant and tres chic in my entertainment center. I recommend it. A+++++++

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