Customer Reviews

JVC HRXVC11B Progressive Scan DVD Player and VCR Combo

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(9)

 

 

I recommend buyers look at the Amazon reviews for defunct JVC VHS/DVD
dual deck products before they purchase any current dual deck model.
They have a proven history of extremely poor build quality. JVC keeps
rapidly changing model numbers, which makes this more difficult for
the consumer to discover. However they all look very similar with
only slight cosmetic differences.

Search on these item numbers and see for yourself:

JVC SR-MV40US

* Built Defective, I bought and returned three of these units (12/2007)
* Faulty DVD Drive is a known inevitable problem on every unit (11/2007)
* Worked well while it worked (10/2007)
* Disk Error on most discs after 5 months of owning the unit (08/2007)
* No luck with this (06/2007)
* Problem unit (05/2007)

JVC HRXVC27U (5 1-stars out of 8)

* 1yr and 1/2 and it died (02/2005)
* Worst home electronic device I've ever owned (03/2006)
* Barely outlived the warranty (10/2005)
* the J must stand for Junk (05/2005)

JVC DRMV5S (8 1-stars out of 16)

* Do Not Buy The JVC DRMV5S DVD ... (09.2007)
* JVC DRMV5S is defective! (03/2007)
* Total Junk and they Know it ! (12/2006)
* There's got to be something better (03/2006)
* JVC should be ashamed! (01/2006)
* Died after two weeks (10/2005)



A search on "Jvc Hi-fi Vcr/DVD Combo" search yields the following models:

JVC HRXVC29S

* I had the unit for under a year, and one day ... it just froze (04/2006)
* What a disapointment after only 2 years (03/2006)

JVC HRXVC15S (1 1-star, 1 2-star out of 2 reviews)

* Factory Defect....Look Elsewhere (09/2007)



Here are some model numbers that WILL NOT come up on a search but CAN be
accessed by working through "see all of my reviews"

JVC DRMV1S (>>> FIFTY-TWO <<<< 1-stars out of 63 reviews)

* Worst purchase decision ever!! (11/2007)
* Unit has never been right (10/2007)
* total piece of junk!!!!!! (02/2007)
* Nothing But Trouble (07/2006)
* poor reliability (10/2006)
* Don't buy the JVC DRMV1S (01/2006)
* What a piece of junk!!! (01/2006)
* Avoid this unit or you WILL be sorry (01/2006)
* Total loss (01/2006)
* Worst piece of electronics I've ever seen (12/2005)
* Possessed by Demons (10/2005)
* For the sake of your sanity, do not buy this!!!!! (12/2005)
... it just goes on and on.

JVC HR-XVC20U (10 1-stars out of 19 reviews)

* Very disappointed - Not a good buy (10/2004)
* I will never buy a JVC product again (07/2004)
* In the shop (05/2004)
* DON'T BUY IT!! (05/2004)
* Pathetic (05/2004)
* I bought it in october of 2003 - going bad in april 2004
* Do not buy this unit! (04/200)
* A regrettable purchase (02/2004)

JVC HRXVC26U (6 1-stars out of 14 reviews)

* Awful (08/2007)
* 2 Units same problem ... freezing (09/2004)

JVC HRXVS44U (6 1 or 2-stars out of 10 reviews)

* VCR drive died after one year (10/2004)
* Third straight reviewer to have a problem (01/2005)
* This is junk...avoid (09/2004)
* Durability is questionable, after 9 months ... (05/2004)
* unit was terrible out of the box (12/2003)

JVC HR-XVC33U (5 reviews out of 10 3-stars or less)

* Returned Item (03/2004)
* Problems from the start (02/2004)
* I am on my third one and it's going bad too (12/2003)


JVC HRXVC16B (3 1-stars out of 3 reviews)

* I'll never buy another JVC product again. A month after ... (04/2007)


Buyer Beware !!!

I purchased this product because the information seemed complete and it seemed to fit my existing equipment. I also saw reviews of other items which were less than cheering. This one was unreviewed, and, thus, a mistake to purchase. When I received the unit, after trying and failing to follow the instructions, I called JVC "product service" who tell me, for the first time, that this model is not supported by a simple cable connection, but needs a box. Thankfully, Amazon sent approval for return of the unit. I would have given this zero stars, but that seems not allowed.

The machine is working perfectly so far. The only problem that I have had with it had to do with my not knowing hat tuner-free meant when I ordered it, consequently there is no place to screw the coax into the back. It plays DVD's and Tapes perfectly but that is all that it does. The clock, the timer and all the recording on the VCR does not work at all.This comes from being ignorant of all the changes in the machines.I guess that I will just have to keep bumbling through.

I have the DR-MV7 model. It looks the same as this one. I only used the recorder a few times over the year. It wasn't long before the dvd door began giving me problems staying closed. At first, I could hold the door closed and the dvd would read. After a while, the dvd would not read at all and the door kept popping open. Before you buy any of these JVC models you might want to surf the internet for reviews. Too bad as my unit looks good as new inside and out.

Poor reliability. After a year of not too frequent use, my JVC VCR/DVD was unusable--The video output was often distorted in some manner. Tried various remedies, but nothing worked. Wasn't worth fixing. JVC has certainly declined in quality--Maybe because they're now making products in Indonesia.

I've played lots of tapes (that I recorded from other VCRs) and after about 10-15 minutes the sound starts fading out and then comes back. It does this repeatedly making the tapes hard to watch. The tech at the store I bought it from tells me that there is nothing wrong with the set and they refuse to do anything, but meanwhile it keeps giving me problems. They blame it on the tapes and the sets I recorded them from, but I don't believe them. I tape on two different VCRs in other rooms, and I watch the tapes on two other VCRs (all my five VCRs are new) and this is the only VCR that gives me trouble. Buy some other machine, not this.

The JVC VHS/DVD player is still a necessity- we still do have VHS and can get them cheaply- quality is less reliable than a DVD but great for those who have an old collection in their homes. The player runs smoothly, has well-made components, and delivers at optimum. I like to record things on VHS tapes TV as DVD player usually do not have recording capacity. I had been hunting for a great price, and at $70, this was it- great quality, great price, and great reliability. I have owned JVC electronic items and they are built to last. I am hoping that this will be the last VHS player that I will own. I am pretty sure even when VHS goes entirely out, I will be using the DVD component.

THe only things is that the unit is bulky so you need more shelf space, but then, VHS tapes are big and bulky so there is not much choice there. Overall, I think this is the best buy.

I purchased this JVC Combo
unit and in description what you dot read might hurt you,well found out that in order to watch dvd or vcr successfully I must
purchase an "RF" box to make proper connection complete and enjoy unit,since TV dosen't support terminals of red,white.yellow.This hook-up will go to converter box used for tv. I would lie to have known however
the scene of back of unit
before hand... (it would hav been very helpful)

it would have been nice if they would have included everything that they said came with it.. i didn't recieve the Includes Remote with batteries AV cable AC cord Owner's manual .. SO I'M NOT VERY HAPPY WITH UR COMPANY..

"Quote of what it said was going to be delievered " - Product Description
JVC HRXVC11B Progressive Scan DVD/VCR Combo Player Convenience and practicality combine in this DVD/VCR combo player from JVC! Watch your VHS or DVD movies whenever you want with the expedience of a system that can play both. A myriad of playback formats as well as a progressive scan output make for an impressive value. Also, feel free to record all of your home movies from DVD on to VHS to further preserve those precious memories forever. The system comes without a tuner and its important to remember that it must be connected to a cable box or satellite receiver in order to record broadcast TV. This combo player is particularly great for the film fan who's not keen on parting with their collection of VHS tapes. Have it both ways with the JVC HRXVC11B Progressive Scan DVD/VCR Combo Player! Specifications Tuner-free DVD player and VHS recorder Progressive scan output Playback formats: DVD, DVD+/-R/RW, CD-R/RW, DVD-RAM, VHS, VCD, MP3, JPEG digital stills DVD to VHS direct record (non-copyrighted material only) Timer-link recording SQPB (S-VHS quasi playback) VHS hi-fi stereo 14bit/108MHz Video D/A Converter Connections One composite in One composite out One component out One coaxial digital audio out Includes Remote with batteries AV cable AC cord Owner's manual Dimensions: 3"H x 10"D x 17"W Weight: 10 lbs. Warranty: 90 day parts and labor vendor warranty NOTE: Cable or satellite TV service required to record television programs. This tunerless device must be connected to cable box or satellite receiver and TV to record broadcast television.

THIS PRODUCT I WAS HOPEING WITH THE NAME JVC IT WOULD BE GREAT! IT DOES PLAY DVDS WITH CODEING- NO RESTRICTIONS -NO LIMITATIONS. AND IT CAN TRANFER YOUR DVDS ON TO THE VIDEO PART- IF YOUR STILL INTO VIDEOES. YOUR COLLECTIONS. OR IF YOUR OWORRIED ABOUT A DVD NOT LASTING. AS THE DVD YOU REALY LIKE. OR VERY RARE. AND THEY CANT BE BURNT -- DVD BERNER.
IT WAS EASY SET UP. AND DID WORK WELL. WITH NORMAL USAGE-- BUT THE VCR PART CRASHED-- AFTER SHORT TIME.
THE QULITY OF DVD PLAYER--JUST SAME! DID NOT LAST LONG AT ALL. SO AFTER 6 MONTHS OR SO-- GONE!
MY SONY DVD VCR. I HAVE OVER 8 YEARS. JVC WOULD NOT HONOR MY EXTENED WARRENTY. NAMELY BECUSE I BOUGHT FROM FINGER HUT CATALOG . AND I PAYED THEM EXTRA WITH WARENTY FROM THEM.. THAT COMPANY HAS BEEN CLOSED- AT LEASE HERE EAST COAST. MASS.
PLUS THE WARENTY DIRECT FROM JVC. ONLY SINCE YOU ORIGINALY GOT IT FROM A CATALOG THEY HAVE NO RECORD OR SALES THIS ITEM. OR WE HAVE NO RECORD OF PERCHACE. AND REGTRATION. I DO--! GOT ME KNOW WHERE--! JVC HAD REAL GOOD NAME FROM YEARS AGO. IM SURE MANY OTHER PRODUCTS FROM THEM ARE STILL GOOD? NOT THIS ITEM. AT LEASE FOR ME! AND JVC GIVEING ME A HARD TIME. NOT LIVEING UP TO THERE WARENTYS. AND IT JUST DIDNT LAST-- I DONT THINK THIS PLAYER IS WORTH WHILE AND NOT A GOOD CHOICE. TO BY. PS I DO HAVE THE PAPER WORK WITH REGTRATION FROM JVC . AND SERVICE PLAN FROM JVC. wake up--jvc !