JVC HRXVC12S Progressive Scan DVD Player and VCR Combo

by JVC

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 16.9 x 3.1 inches ; 8.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 11 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0015IOU8O
• Item model number: HRXVC12S
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #38,107 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #30 in Electronics > Televisions & Video > DVD-VCR Combos

Product Description

For recording TV programs to VHS, the deck includes JVC''s Timer Link, a quick and easy solution for recording TV programs by connecting to a cable or satellite set-top box using an AV cable. The user selects the desired program using the set-top box electronic program guide and timer function. JVC''s new Timer Link feature senses the signal, automatically powers up the recorder and begins recording. Recording automatically stops and the recorder shuts off when the program ends. JVC research shows that the vast majority of set-top boxes come equipped with a timer.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Combo VCR / DVD, November 13, 2009

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James Ganong - See all my reviews
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This review is from: JVC HRXVC12S Progressive Scan DVD Player and VCR Combo (Electronics)

I bought this as a present for my girlfriend because she had a bunch of old video tapes without a vcr to play them on and her dvd player was terrible (and she lost the remote to it). I shopped around and found this to be the best mix of quality / price.

After using it a few times, it does everything as advertised. Auto-tracking on the tapes was fast and great. We haven't had one that looked bad yet. The remote is super easy to use, and it's very simple to switch between dvd and vcr. The picture's clear (or as clear as a vhs / dvd can be) and the audio is good.

When rewinding vhs tapes, sometimes it makes a really loud noise (to be expected when rewinding at high speeds), but it's never damaged any tapes. The only other possible con is the lack of a built in timer for vhs recording, but come on, get with the times! If you're looking to record programs, get a dvr!

The only reason I gave this 4 stars instead of 5 is I am used to blu-ray / HD quality so I can't justify giving this 5 stars. If I were in the market for another dvd/vcr, I would buy this again.

20 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Solidly built, September 5, 2009

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The Grumpy Hacker (Milwaukee - Top 5000 Reviewer!) - See all my reviews

This review is from: JVC HRXVC12S Progressive Scan DVD Player and VCR Combo (Electronics)

First let me say the only reason I bought this was because I wanted a silver DVD/VCR combo that wasn't "cheap" like a Sylvania from Kmart. There are over a dozen black combo units out there today but it's surprisingly hard to find them in any other finish. The first one I tried was a Philips but it turned out to be plasticky, flimsy and too shallow to sit my DVR on top of it. This JVC looks and feels solidly built--heavy, with a metal case over 10 inches deep, on top of which my Explorer 8300HDC DVR fits nicely. My only complaints are that it lacks optical digital audio output (it just has coaxial, like everything else in this price range) and the color is darker than my DVR (and darker than the Philips unit it replaced). The color does, however, match my LG TV (LG 30FS4D / 30FS4D / 30FS4D 30 Super Slim Direct View Integrated HDTV).

If you don't mind black you can probably do better than this JVC (which also comes in black), but if you're looking for silver (and not second-hand), and you don't need a tuner or DVD recording features, this is probably the best available without paying 50% more.

12 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's JVC! The Victor Company of Japan!!!, February 24, 2009

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H. WAN "Swan" (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: JVC HRXVC12S Progressive Scan DVD Player and VCR Combo (Electronics)

Anyone who never had a chance to own one of JVC's products, they will never be disappointed after owning one like this JVC DVD/VHS combo!
You just can't make it simpler in terms of usage and control and best of all--its affordable price!!
It's extemely durable even under rough use!
JVC a.k.a. Victor is a dependable brand!! Highly Recommended!!