JVC HMDH30000U

Pros: Nice features except for the lack of a 1394 output.

Cons: Lacks a digital out and the recalls.

Review: This is a nice unit except for one major flaw the 1394 Firewire Output does not exist only an input for copying from a digital camcorder. There is no way to get a digital image out of this device and into a computer for editing or out any other way ...

Pros: Recording capabilities via DVHS and S-Video look as good as quality DVD.

Cons: Not able to record digital cable HD signals via Scientific Atlanta cable boxes.

Review: I do not have one of these units (yet), but I felt it pertinent to pass along the following: According to Scientific Atlanta, their cable boxes (which are used by many cable companies) do not currently have the ability to send HD or any other signals ...

Pros: Great HDTV picture and acceptable HDTV MPEG decoder to playback HDTV recordings.

Cons: No DVI/HDMI output, no HDTV tuner, and fragile build quality.

The Bottom Line: Although I could only recommend this VCR to the very few hard core HDTV recording enthusiasts, I love mine and hope to get years of use.

Review: I am now getting great results using this VCR but it required being shipped back to JVC to get the free firmware upgrade offered for all that need it. This model is now discontinued and has been replaced by the JVC HM-DH40000U which is reputably more ...