JVC
DR-MV100B DVD/VCR Combo Recorder
Experience the best of both worlds with the JVC DR-MV100B DVD/VCR Recorder & Player Combo. This versatile device lets you record and play VHS tapes while offering the convenience of DVD playback. Featuring HDMI output for enhanced picture quality on modern televisions, this combo unit is perfect for digitizing your old VHS collection or enjoying your favorite movies. It comes complete with a remote control and AV cables, ensuring you have everything you need to get started right away. Record digital broadcasts and dub VHS tapes to DVD with ease.
$289.00
Owner Satisfaction
3.4
/ 5
Category Rank
93
/ 101
#93 in Video Players & Recorders
Price vs Category Average
+17%
Above average
Weight
12.00
/ LBS
Who it's for
- Seamless Archiving
- Space-Saving Combo Unit
- Versatile Playback
Who should skip it
- Standard Definition Only
- Outdated Connectivity
- Mechanical Complexity
Key Specs
Weight
12.00 LBS
Recordable Formats
DVD-RAM / -RW / -R , +RW / +R
Recording Audio Formats
Dolby Digital (DVD) ; VHS Hi-Fi (VHS)
Horizontal Resolution
Approx. 500 Lines
ATSC (Digital) Tuner
Air 8 VSB (2-69), Cable Clear QAM (1-135)
NTSC (Analog) Tuner
VHF (2-13)/UHF (14-69)/CATV (1-135)
Timer Program
1-Month/16-Program
HDMI Output
1080p/720p Up-Conversion
Features
- Dual DVD and VHS recording/playback
- ATSC digital tuner for broadcasts
- HDMI output with 1080p up-conversion
- Dubbing between DVD and VHS
- Playlist-based DVD editing
- Supports MP3, WMA, JPEG, DivX playback
- Progressive scan for enhanced quality
- Multiple recording modes
What customers say
This unit elicits strong, divided reactions centered on its core archival function and long term reliability. Users deeply value the simple one touch dubbing feature, which successfully converts VHS tapes to DVD, preserving important family memories. This ease of use earns high praise for making media conversion accessible. Conversely, a significant drawback is the unit's questionable hardware longevity. Many reports cite mechanical failures in the VCR or DVD burner shortly after purchase or during use. Because this model is discontinued, finding parts causes major frustration when failures occur. While the resulting media quality is rated well, the unpredictable durability makes this purchase a considerable risk.
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