JVC HR-XVC17S Combination DVD Player/VCR

Home Theater Ready

JVC's HRXVC17S is one very versatile and convenient component that integrates easily into nearly any home entertainment system. If you have component video inputs in your system, you can take advantage of the DVD component video output for the best picture quality your system is capable of. If your television or home theater projector is compatible with a progressive scan signal, you can take advantage of the DVD progressive scan output to enjoy images that look as good as they did on the big screen. This combination component really packs in the performance, combining two full-featured units into one convenient case so you can save room without sacrificing performance.

Surround Sound

To help you re-create the thrill and realism of today's movie soundtracks at home, the HRXVC17S DVD/VCR combination deck provides a coaxial digital audio output for connecting to an external decoder component or an A/V receiver with Dolby Digital or DTS 5.1 channel decoding for exhilarating multichannel digital audio that really brings the action to life. Even without an elaborate home theater system, you can still enjoy the thrilling sounds of any movie.

Play Time

There's even more to this versatile video machine than first meets the eye. In addition to DVD, DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/RW, you can also enjoy audio CDs, VCD, and CD-A/R/RW discs. Even JPEG images (on CD-R) can be enjoyed with this amazing A/V wonder. You can record on the VCR during DVD playback, and even copy your DVD to the VCR (non-copyrighted material only). The variable search and slow options will help you find your favorite scenes in no time or slow down for a closer look. Check out cool scenes a frame at a time if you like and zoom in on details you may never notice otherwise. It all goes to show, JVC is as serious about entertainment as you are.

On The Other Hand

Don't forget, there's another side to the HRXVC17S. Its VCR section also provides outstanding audio thanks to the broad dynamic range of Hi-Fi VHS that delivers high fidelity sound for maximum impact from movie soundtracks and easy, high quality recording of your favorite shows. Quality components add up to quality output, so this VCR uses 4 heads to reduce crosstalk and improve EP playback picture. A/V inputs help keep your add on options open as well as simplifying the hookup of additional components. With Super-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB) this VCR can play back a tape recorded in Super VHS, with regular VHS resolution. Setup is simplified by Auto Clock Set/Channel Memory that automatically sets the clock and scans for all your available channels and loads them in for you. Another amazing feat performed by the multitalented HRXVC17S is its ability to record on the VCR while playing a DVD. When JVC combined the forces of DVD and VHS, they did more than reduce the amount of room required, they added exponentially to the abilities of both.

Included With Purchase

Remote Control, 2 AA Batteries (for remote), 75 ohm Coaxial Cable, User's Manual.

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JVC dvd\vcr combo (June 25, 2006)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Marsha S. - Cincinnati, Ohio

We purchased a JVC combo a few years ago and decided we needed to update. We were having trouble playing the home movies we had made on dvd. We looked on the JVC website and saw this model! It was so new it didnt have a picture yet! When it was available we purchased it! It hooked up easier that the previous model and within 5 minutes we were watching our movies! Even the ones that were made years ago on vhs! Its sleek and the dvd is on the left side instead of the right! This one is hooked up to the big screen JVC tv, and the JVC surround sound system in the family room! We are extremely pleased with this product! Great job JVC!

Comparison Specifications

Progressive Scan Output
Plays VHS Hi-Fi, DVD-Video, DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW, CD, SVCD, VCD, CD-R/-RW, JPEG Digital Stills
Component Video Output (DVD), Composite Video Input (VHS), Composite Output (DVD/VHS)
Coaxial Digital Audio Output, Audio L/R Input (VHS), Audio L/R Output (DVD/VHS)
30-Second Commercial Skip (VHS)
96kHz/24-Bit Audio D/A Converter
54MHz/10-bit video DAC
Standard Remote Included