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JVC DR-MV79B
$200.00
Released March, 2008
The Pros:Easy to setup and use, very intuitive design. Simple and attractive design, looks good on the shelf.
The Cons:Has a hard time reading discs, inconsistent performance. Instruction manual is poorly written, doesn't cover many of the functions. Will sometimes stop recording and shut down by itself.
The JVC DR-MV79B is a DVD/VCR video recorder combo from JVC's 2008 lineup and is a step down from the DR-MV100B. Unlike the DR-MV100B, the DVD recorder is tunerless and instead features JVC's Timer Link technology for recording TV programs via an AV connection.
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It offers 1080p up-conversion for improved audio and video quality and is also capable of VHS-to-DVD dubbing. The DR-MV79B supports playback of DivX files and offers a variety of playback and recording formats including –R/RW, +R/RW and DVD-RAM discs. It features progressive scan output and has a variety of connectivity options including an HDMI output and a convenient front-panel DV input for hooking up a camcorder to the device. The video recorder has an MSRP of $200 and comes with a 1 year limited warranty.
Features/Specs
- 1080p Up-Conversion
- Built-in VHS VCR
- VHS-to-DVD Dubbing
- Tunerless
- JVC Timer Link
- Dolby Digital/DTS Digital Output
- Supports DivX Compression
- Black Finish
- Inputs: 2 x Composite, 1 x Front-Panel DV
- Outputs: 1 x Composite, 1 x Component, 1 x S-Video, 1 x HDMI, 1 x Coaxial, 1 x Optical Audio
- Playback Formats: VHS Hi-Fi, DVD-Video, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R, +RW, +R, +R (Dual), CD, SVCD/VCD, CD-R/RW, WMA/MP3/JPEG Digital Still/DivX(R) (CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, +R/+RW)
- Recording Formats: VHS Hi-Fi, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R, +RW, +R
- Dimensions: 16-15/16 x 2-7/8 x 10-1/4
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easy to setup and use, very intuitive design
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simple and attractive design, looks good on the shelf
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has a hard time reading discs, inconsistent performance
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instruction manual is poorly written, doesn't cover many of the functions
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will sometimes stop recording and shut down by itself
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doesn't read dual-layer DVDs at all
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doesn't switch resolutions automatically, need to push the button on the front panel to do it
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