... Use your TV tuner to find the JVC video setup screen. Then to store TV channels to the unit, you simply select ACMS which automatically searches and stores TV channels. I hadn't set up the unit with Cable or satellite so can't say how easy or difficult it is, but it is compatible and the instructions ... Read review
Advantages: All in one, price, good looks Disadvantages: have to replace DVD+VHS if one breaks down
...TV tuner to find the JVC video setup screen. Then to store TV channels to the unit, you simply select ACMS which automatically searches and stores TV channels. I hadn't set up the unit with Cable or satellite so can't say how easy or difficult it is, but it is compatible and the instructions give you a step by step guide of how to set the unit up with Sky etc.
In Use/ Performance:
Having used it now for a few months, ... ...are looking for a DVD/VHS combi unit, then I'd recommend the JVC HR-XV2. It offers very good value for money, and is easy to use. With the many features it has, it should be suitable for most peoples needs, and it won't hurt your pocket too much!! :-)
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I had been looking for a DVD/VHS combi machine for my parents who wanted something small and compact, who wouldnt play too many DVDs. I searched on the net through Kelkoo and stumbled across this unit for £138.99 from EmpireDirect.co.uk which included Lord of the Rings 1+2 on DVD!!.(offer has now ended :-( )
Features :-
VHS
Hi-Fi VHS Stereo NICAM Video Plus+ NTSC Playback on PAL TV with Hi-Fi Audio Auto PDC 1-Month/7-Event Programmable Timer Permanent Programme Memory Easy Picture Control 16:9 Playback
DVD
DVD Video, CD Audio, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3/JPEG (CD-R), Video CD/SVCD Coaxial/Optical PCM Audio Output 5.1 ch Dolby Digital / DTS Digital Out 3D Surround System Component Video Output
Other Features:
Can watch a DVD whilst recording TV onto VHS tape. Can record from DVD to VHS(depending on copyright!)
Setup:
The instructions are very clear, even to the novice, on how to set the unit up. Simply plug in your scart (and aerial) lead to the unit and into your TV, and your ready to tune the TV in. Use your TV tuner to find the JVC video setup screen. Then to store TV channels to the unit, you simply select ACMS which automatically searches and stores TV channels. I hadn't set up the unit with Cable or satellite so can't say how easy or difficult it is, but it is compatible and the instructions give you a step by step guide of how to set the unit up with Sky etc.
In Use/ Performance:
Having used it now for a few months, we've been very happy with the quality of this unit. Starting with the VHS side, the quality of recordings from TV is outstanding, with hardly any reduction in quality and no noise lines. Recordings look like your watching 'live' TV!! Sound quality is good too, using the NICAM stereo system. It rewinds tapes quickly and quietly and doesnt vibrate the house like some machines!! lol:-) In recording you can record Short Play and Long play allowing up to 8 hours on a 4 hour tape. The Videoplus system works fine and again is easy to use with its own dedicated button on the remote. VHS playback is simple to do too. It will automatically change to the video channel once you press play.
The DVD side of the unit is operated by pressing a DVD/VHS button which alternates between the two functions of the machine. Playing DVDs is straightforward like VHS tapes is. Just insert DVD and press play, and up it comes on the screen :-) Playback quality in both video and sound is excellent as expected. It has coped with any film I have played on it with no glitches in playback. I have played a DVD whilst recording a TV programme on VHS, and it works!!, with no interference at all on either VHS or DVD. The DVD part will also play audio CDs, MP3 cds, WMA files. So if you have music on your PC on CD, you can listen to them on this unit which is handy. Once a CD is loaded, the onscreen menu shows tracks listing and you select which track you want using the remote, or you can just play the lot. The unit can also play JPEG(picture) discs, playback is the same as CDs.
Other features:
The remote control, covering all these features, is quite large as can be expected, and may be daunting to some users at first. After using the remote for a while, you'll find that its easy to use and the buttons are well laid out.
The unit has front AV ports. This allows you to plug in an external source such as a digital camera or camcorder. Being on the front makes it so much more accessible than having to rip out the unit to reach to the rear!!
During playback of certain DVDs, you can change the camera angle of the scene.
Overall:
If you are looking for a DVD/VHS combi unit, then I'd recommend the JVC HR-XV2. It offers very good value for money, and is easy to use. With the many features it has, it should be suitable for most peoples needs, and it won't hurt your pocket too much!! :-)
Advantages: Convenient/ Reliable/ Good picture quality Disadvantages: If you need to send it in for repairs you can't play videos or DVDs
I've had this Video/DVD combi for well over a year now and I couldn't be happier! No longer must my room be constantly rearranged to fit in numerous new appliances as this does everything you could possible want it to do!
Firstly - Video features are fairly standard, play, rewind, fast-forward, pause and frame-by-frame watching. Time recording is very useful for when you can't be bothered to stay up late to press record on a film (which I often ... ...several programs in succession. However the greatest feature is the ability to record DVDs onto videos in this one machine, though you will need another VCR if you want to copy videos to videos.
DVD features will equally rival most standard DVD players also allowing slow motion, pause etc and providing you with a stunning picture and sound quality. Make no mistake there have been no sacrifices made to produce this beauty and it doesn't look half ...
JGreenwood1 15.06.2004
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Advantages: VCR and DVD!! Disadvantages: 1 year warranty
I think this is a great buy, because it conveiently has both a VCR and DVD, and saves having to buy either both a VCR and DVD player, or just having one and not being able to play the other. I think I am one of those people who can't handle handle having too many gadgets and wires around so this thing is really handy and would suit other people who have trouble being organsised with gadgets and bits and bobs and such!
It's slim and stylish too, ... ...subtle look (for me) that it will fit in with any TV!And it has the always handy remote, which isn't huge and cumbersome, as some 2 in 1's are. It would also fit well into any cupboard unit and wouldn't take up too much space. The price is good-£60! Though i don't have too much experiance to know other prices with these gadgets. I think this is a good price to pay for something like this, and would definately save money on buying a separate DVD and ...
MissTopaz 11.05.2004 (18.05.2004)
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Advantages: All-in-one, Popular make. Good price Disadvantages: confusing remote control!
I purchased my unit from Sky.buy for £110 so i was already happy with the all-in-one combi before i even took it out of the box. It is a standard 'Region-2' dvd player althgouh, after much searching, i managed to find a disk which unlocks it to 'Multi-region' and is RCE compatible. In general this is a superb machine, the picture quality is above-par, the design is fantastic and there are more than enough choices for connecting htis unit to your ... ...I must confess that it took me over half an hour to tune the VCD into the TV (maybe i'm now too old for new technology!) but once it was set it did the job. The remote control is cumbersome and i tend not to avoid using it. You can re-program the remote to work on your tv so avoiding loads of controllers on the arm of the sofa!
Copying DVD-to-Vidoe is very straightforward although this will only let you copy 'un-copyrighted' material. If it is your ...
floppy26 11.09.2004
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1 x composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - front
1 x antenna ( IEC connector ) - rear
2 x SCART ( 21 PIN SCART ) - rear
1 x component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear
1 x S-Video output ( 4 PIN mini-DIN ) - rear
1 x SPDIF output ( TOS Link ) - rear
1 x SPDIF output ( RCA phono ) - rear
2 x audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - rear
1 x RF output ( IEC connector ) - rear
Remote control
Features
Multi-brand compatibility
Type
Universal remote control
Technology
Infrared
Video features
NTSC Playback on PAL TV
Built-in
Commercial Skip
Built-in
S-VHS Playback Capable
Built-in
Programme Guide Features
Timer Programming
Electronic Programme Guide
VideoPlus, Showview
Tv tuner
Tuner Qty
1
Stereo Reception System
NICAM, NICAM, A2
Analogue Channel Presets
88
Reception System
PAL
Vcr
Media Type
VHS
Features
One-touch recording/playback
Device Type
VCR
Recording Speed
SP, LP
Search Modes
Zero search, skip search, Index search, skip search
Indexing Functions
Automatic indexing
Playback Speed
SP, LP
Video Head Qty
4
Auto Tape Speed
Yes
Programmability
7 events / 1 year, 7 events / 1 month
Media Format
PAL
Dvd features
Multi-Language Select
Yes
Multi-Subtitle Select
Yes
TV Screen Saver
Yes
Multi-Camera Angle Select
Yes
Picture Zoom
Yes
DVD Additional Features
JPEG photo playback
Dvd
Picture Modes
Pan and scan, widescreen, letterbox
DVD Repeat Modes
A-B repeat, all, title, chapter
CD Playback Modes
Programme play, A-B repeat, random play / shuffle, all tracks repeat, one track repeat
Media Type
CD-R, CD-RW, SVCD, DVD, CD, Video CD
Type
DVD player
Media Load Type
Tray
Supported Digital Audio Standards
WMA, MP3
Search Speed
100x, 16x, 2x, 4x
Slow Motion Speed
1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1/16
Video D/A Converter
10bit / 27MHz
Audio D/A Converter
24bit / 96kHz
Manufacturer's product description
Are you someone who wants to buy all of the latest DVD releases and also has a collection of favorite movies on VHS tapes? Well, JVC has the perfect solution for you - the HR-XV2 DVD/CD Player Hi-Fi VHS Video Cassette Recorder - a DVD/CD Player and VHS Video in One Deck. This 2-in-1 deck gives you the best of both worlds! The HR-XV2 lets you enjoy a variety of digital media including DVD Video and Video CD. You can play all of your favorite DVDs - a format that is becoming the predominant choice for rental software. Moreover, it performs brilliantly as a versatile and comprehensive audiovisual center unit for any home cinema system. But that's not all. This deck is also a comprehensive audio disc player, compatible with CD Audio, CD-R, CD-RW, as well as MP3/JPEG files (on CD-R/RW). So by installing the HR-XV2, you can enjoy your favorite tunes whether it's on a store-bought music CD or a home-burned MP3 disc, high quality DVD material, and view your JPEG holiday photos! The VHS side of the 2-in-1 HR-XV2 offers a broad array of features that many video users will find familiar and convenient such as NTSC playback, VideoPlus and 1 month/8 program recording. The VHS recorder allows off-air recording and continued enjoyment of your accumulated tapes. Equipped with RGB-compatible SCART and S-Video outputs, the HR-XV2 can be connected to a wide variety of TV sets and the latest video projectors. The deck's 2-in-1 design also provides unique advantages, like watching a DVD while recording a TV program on VHS tape, or even dubbing from DVD to VCR (non-copyrighted material only) without any cables. The HR-XV2 provides an ideal space saving solution for those who want to enjoy the latest DVD releases but don't want to be cut off from their favorite VHS recordings, in a single easy-to-use deck.
