JVC HR-XVC1U DVD-VCR Combo by JVC at your Television Store

Families enjoy watching movies and recording videos in a multitude of formats - DVD, Mini DV, VHS and S-VHS - which in the past required multiple devices. But not anymore. JVC Dual Deck Series of recorder/players makes video viewing simple by combining multiple formats in the same deck, providing the utmost in flexibility, convenience and economy.The HR-XVC1U, which integrates a HiFi VHS VCR with a DVD player, features an on-screen display in three languages (English, French and Spanish), the ability to copy DVD to VCR (however copy protected DVDs can not be copied), VCR recording during DVD playback, seven segment LED display and a 50 key unified glow remote. The VCR section features an eight-program/one-month timer, auto clock set, channel memory, a 430mm chassis, SQPB (Super VHS Quasi-Playback) and an auto SP/EP timer. The unit's DVD player features playback of DVD video, CD-A, CD-R/RW, Video CD and MP3. In addition the DVD player provides optical/coaxial digital out with DTS pass through, four step variable search (forward and reverse), four step variable slow (forward and reverse), parental lock, virtual surround, three step zoom play and an angle list.

This is one of the newest and hottest new combination DVD/VCR combinations on the market today. Upon picking up my purchase of the HR-XVC1U I was impressed. The finish and construction of this product is first rate, and it provides just about every feature one could hope for in a combination unit. Although it does not provide progressive scan for the HD TV owner, for those of us who have a 2 to 3 year old large screen set of 32 - 36 or projection size, it performs admirably. It will play SVHS tapes, and record and play VHS with a clarity I have not seen even on my older SVHS unit. It will also record VHS and show a DVD at the same time. Hook ups and Outputs will impress even the most demanding. The DVD will play all DVD and CD formats. The Remote, it should be noted, is not Universal with the exception of other JVC products, and the Users manual was obviously written by someone with English as a second language. However, if you are able to look past these small limitations, you will not be disappointed. I highly reccomend this product.