Specifications

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DVD PLAYERS & RECORDERS
JVC
DR-MV5S
96
DVD Recorder/VHS Hi-Fi Combo
For those with a collection of VHS
recordings that they would like to
continue using or to archive onto
DVD, JVC offers the DR-MV5S, which
combines all of the features of the
DR-M100S DVD recorder (previous
page) with a VHS Hi-Fi VCR featuring
JVC’s VHS Progressive Scan and a one-touch intelligent dubbing system between the VHS and DVD sections for easy
archiving and editing. The dubbing system includes three new features: auto record speed optimizer which calculates the
total recording time on the VHS tape and then automatically selects the most suitable recording speed for dubbing to
DVD; auto thumbnail creation which automatically creates video thumbnail chapter references when dubbing to DVD
based on the number of recordings on the tape; and auto blank-cut dubbing that eliminates blank space between
recordings on the tape being dubbed when recording to DVD or HDD.
The DR-MV5S includes twin tuners that allow DVD and VHS recording to be performed separately or simultaneously from
different TV channels. The live memory feature when using DVD-RAM allows simultaneous recording and playback. In
addition, VHS playback is possible during DVD recording, and DVD playback is possible during VHS recording.
◆ Twin tuners in the DR-MV5S allows tape
recording and DVD recording to be done
separately. You can record programs from
different channels simultaneously onto
DVD and VHS tape.
◆ The benefit of progressive flickerless and
high picture quality images for DVD is now
available for VHS via the unified progressive
component output on the DR-MV5S
◆ VHS Progressive scan allows VHS playback in
480p. The result is an image with improved
edge detail, less flicker and higher density.
◆ VHS Progressive also allows VHS signals to
pass from the deck to the TV using the same
outputs used by the DVD. As a result, the
DR-MV5S requires only a single cable to
connect to a TV. Playback is easier, too,
because with VHS and DVD connected to
the same TV input, there’s no confusion
about which input selects which source.
◆ Pictures from VHS tapes can look better than
the original because the Time Base Corrector
effectively reduces jitter contained in the
original images during the recording process.
VCR Section
◆ DA-4 head Hi-Fi stereo playback/recording
◆ SQPB (Quasi S-VHS) lets you playback
S-VHS tapes (in standard VHS resolution).
◆ Active video calibration picture system
◆ On-screen display (English, French, Spanish
◆ Auto SP/LP timer recording
◆ Variable search and lows
◆ Instant Review and Index Search
One-Touch Expert Dubbing (VHS DVD)
The DR-MV5 comes with “One-Touch Expert Dubbing” button. Simply press the button, and the unit starts
VHS-to-DVD dubbing with the following advanced functions:
1) Auto Thumbnail Creation Dubbing: The JVC recorder automatically creates thumbnails by detecting the
tape-encoded signals that indicate program changes. This allows easy access to each dubbed program.
2) Auto Blank-Cut Dubbing: The unit skips any blank space on the tape. This results in DVD discs free of the
unwanted blank spaces typically seen between VHS-recorded programs.
3) Auto Recording Mode Optimizer: Press and hold the “One-Touch Expert Button” for 2 seconds, and the
unit automatically selects the optimum bit rate to ensure the best picture quality possible while precisely
fitting the whole content to a 4.7GB disc. Dubbed pictures are free of unwanted blank space.
STEP-UP FEATURES FROM THE DR-M100S