Foreword:

The JVC DR-MV 150B released by JVC is the advanced DVD recorder with multitude of recording options. Gone are the days when once if you missed a TV program, you would never be able to watch it again. Today you can record your favorite program during busy hours and watch it in leisure, thanks to the HDMI recorders. With stereo audio output mode, the recorder promises quality job done on multiple formats. The JPEG progressive playback scanning is an additional feature that enables to have very high quality playbacks and pictures. Weighing 9.3 lb, the DVD recorder claims to give new standards to your entertainment quotient.

The progressive scan output feature enhances the playback quality and it also includes MPEG encoder. With optical and coaxial digital output, the recorder is suitable for varied file types and formats. Along with advanced Dolby Digital output and DTS output, the recorder also has output mode stereo. The JVC DR-MV150B is certainly a recorder with upgraded features and utmost clarity of playback.

+Ves:

• It is one of the standard DVD/VCR combo recorder
• Good clarity of pictures and playback due to progressive scanning output
• HDMI supports enhanced high definition video
• Availability of ATSC and NTSC tuners
• Facility of up-conversion player recorder
• Facility of scheduling program recording without need of cables or other devices
• VHS to DVD dubbing facility is there
• It is possible to convert your non HDMI shows to better quality
• Affordable price
• Built in HD tuner so that you can watch uncompressed 1080p HD
• No need of DTV converter box
• Easy set up

-Ves:

• The hybrid tuner is not 8vsb capable; so of not so good quality
• While you shut down the unit, the TV tuner gets turned on
• When the unit is turned off, the HDMI output resolution does not stay set
• The unit structure seems old fashioned

Final Word:

Looking at the rich features of JVC DR-MV150B, it is certainly a good buy. Especially the possibility to record both VHS tapes and DVDs is a good feature at affordable rates. Also facility of up-conversion enables you to standardize your viewing hours. Also the availability of both NTSC and ATSC tuners is an added advantage. The unit also has a front panel input to connect a camcorder and transfer the data to VHS or DVD.