JVC DRMV5S DVD Recorder/VCR Combo

The DRMV5S DVD / VCR Recorder Combination allows up to 16 hours of recording time (when the use of a dual sided disc). Along with 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 Regulate. 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 imaginable all over DVD recording, and DVD playback is imaginable all over VHS recording.
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 is also 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 verify the best picture quality imaginable whilst precisely fitting the whole content on a 4.7GB disc. You also stand up to 8 hours of DVD recording time (16 hours the use of a double sided disc). Watch a DVD whilst recording a TV program on tape or visa versa. Dub DVD to VCR (non copyrighted material only) and VCR to DVD. You’ll easily make copies of your favorite home movies the use of 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 Regulate (with batteries), RF cable, composite AV cable, printed operating instructions
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 Regulate, Playable Formats: VHS HiFi, DVD-Video, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW / +RW, DVD-R / +R, CD, SVCD, VCD, CD-R/RW, MP3, JPEG