JVC HM-DH5U Review
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November 6th, 2004
Summary
The HMDH5U brings the world of digital television home to rest. This VCR uses the latest connections to provide you with the capability to record high definition video content (1080i, 720p), standard digital broadcasts, as well as analog programming. HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) and component connections let you connect the HMDH5U to your HDTV or high resolution digital projector system. Of course, you can still enjoy your collection of VHS tapes, but you can also utilize the more advanced D-Theater format. If fact, here's an entire list of tapes that are compatible with the HMDH5U: D-VHS (HS, STD, LS3), S-VHS (SP, EP) S-VHS ET (SP, EP) HiFi HVS (SP, EP) and VHS (SP, EP). There's built-in MPEG-2 CODEC encoding/decoding for digital recording of NTSC sources and HDTV digital broadcast bitstream recording/playback.
Specs
| 1-Year/24-Event Programmable Timer, Express Programming |
| Video Navigation - Tape Number, Record Date and Category Sorting |
| 1 Component Video Output, 2 S-Video Outputs, 2 Sets of AV Outputs |
| 2 x i.LINK Terminal (IEEE1394) DV Camcorder Input, 5.1 Dolby Digital Output (Optical) |
| Front Inputs (AV, S-Video, i.LINK) |
| Multi-Brand TV/Cable/DBS Compatible Glow Key Remote Control |
| Built-In MPEG2 Decoder for Direct Connection to HDTV via Y/Pb/Pr or HDMI |
| Digital Set-Top Box Ready for Digital-to-Digital Connection via i.LINK Terminal |
| MPEG-2 CODEC Encoding/Decoding for Digital Recording of NTSC Sources |
| HDTV Digital Broadcast Bitstream Recording/Playback |
| D-Theater Compliant with the Advanced D-VHS Security System |
| Can Record Any Type of Broadcast Including HD, SD or Analog |
| HS Mode (28.2 Mbp) for up to 3.5 Hours HDTV Recording |
| STD Mode (14.1 Mbps) for up to 7 Hours SD Recording |
| LS3 Mode (4.7 Mbps) for up to 21 Hours Long-Timer Recording |
| LS5 Mode for up to 35 Hours Long-Time Recording (All Numbers Per DF-420 Cassette) |
| Frame Synchronizer for Pristine Analog-to-Digital Dubs |
| D-VHS (HS, STD, SL3), S-VHS (SP, EP) S-VHS ET (SP, EP), HiFi VHS (SP, EP) VHS (SP, EP) |
| Full Spec HDTV Compatible (with all 18 ATSC Broadcasting Formats) |
| DigiPure Technology for High Resolution Analog Recording and Playback |
| 2-Channel Linear PCM Audio Output Capability |
| 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i |
| Real Time Tape Counter |
| AV Compu Link |
| MTS Decoder for SAP Programs |
| VCR Plus+ with Provided Cable Box Controller |
| 13.5 lbs. |
| 17.1" x 3.8" x 13.7" |
JVC HMDH5U Warranty Details |
| 1 Year Parts, 90 Days Labor |