JVC XV-C30U Region-free Multisystem DVD/VCR Combo

Price: $ discontinued

JVC XV-C30U Region-free DVD/VCR Combo with Built-in PAL-to-NTSC DVD video conversion!

No combo DVD/VCR offers video conversion in the VCR section. To see PAL DVD discs and PAL VCR tapes on an NTSC TV, you'll need two different units to convert the DVD discs AND video tape from PAL to NTSC. Our converting codefree DVD players can handle the DVD discs, and our Samsung SV-5000W Converting VCR can convert video tapes to all the world's five standards.

While the JVC XV-C30U can convert any PAL DVD disc to NTSC, the multisystem VCR section will play PAL and NTSC tapes, but will output the video in the original standard. To view PAL tapes on an NTSC TV, you will need a Multisystem TV or a video standards converter such as the Tenlabs.

A pair of playback features put the machine over the top: 3-D Phonic sound, which lets the user set a built-in equalizer to their liking, or choose from a trio of presets: action, drama, and theater. Secondly, a Video Fine Processor (VFP) makes for similar control over the picture qualities. The user can either adjust the gamma, brightness, saturation, et al (and save the configuration), or choose from preset modes.

These two features translate for a complete stand-alone unit that does not rely on a mass of remotes for detailed control. The playback features are solid, with a top scan speed of 60X, slow-motion down to 1/32X, a six-step zoom (including 1.8X zoom that zaps the black bars on widescreen discs), and easy-to-use yet comprehensive menus. A quick playback feature allows for a 1.5X playback with video and audio, a nice way to pinpoint the dialogue where one left off. CD playback is normal, programmable, or random. The remote is contoured for a nice grip and includes a dimmer switch for the display on the unit's face.

Key Features:

Progressive Scan

Progressive-scan picture quality is more film-like, with more fine detail and less flicker. This DVD player may be set to output a progressive scan or interlaced video signal from component video output. Instead of splitting each video frame into two sequential fields like interlaced scan, progressive scan displays the entire frame in a single sweep. Where a standard DVD player's 480i output displays 30 frames (60 fields) per second, a progressive-scan player's 480p output displays 60 full frames per second.

High-Bit/High Sampling Video D/A Converter

This player uses a 10-bit/54MHz video digital-to-analog converter, which reduces digital artifacts for a better picture.

Scanning Mode Switch

This switch, located on the rear panel, allows you to choose whether the component video output is progressive scan (480p) or interlaced scan (480i). When you position the switch to the "Remote" position, you can choose progressive scan or interlaced scan from the remote control.

On-Screen Display

The on-screen menu language can be set to English, French, or Spanish. The display works for DVD video discs and audio CDs, letting you perform numerous functions, including track programming.

MP3 Playback

This unit will play MP3 audio recorded onto CD-R and CD-RW discs using the ISO 9660 format. Although the front panel display will not show file names, the file names can be shown using the on-screen display. During MP3 playback, rapid forward/reverse playback is not available, tracks cannot be played back in random or programmed order, and the unit does not output a digital audio signal from the digital outputs.

JPEG Digital Still Playback

This DVD player will playback JPEG digital still files that are on CD-R or CD-RW discs. Like MP3 files, the CD-R and CD-RW discs must be recorded using the ISO 9660 format. While viewing JPEG digital stills, you can zoom in or out on an image, or present them in a slide show fashion. Note: This unit will only recognize baseline JPEG files, which is the format used by digital cameras, camcorders, the web, etc. If you have a disc that contains both MP3 and JPEG files, you have to choose which files you want to work with by going into the menu select and choosing either "MP3" or "JPEG".

3D Phonic Surround Sound

When playing a Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital disc, this feature allows you to obtain a surround sound effect from only two speakers. You may select one of the following modes: Action, Drama, or Theater.

Zoom

The zoom feature allows you to increase or decrease the image size. Each time the zoom button is pressed, the picture sized is doubled (Zoom +) or halved (Zoom --). You may move the picture around the screen while it is enlarged to locate a specific area. You may also zoom in to 1024x or zoom out to 1/8x.

Multi-Angle Display

This function allows you to choose the viewing angle of scenes, which were shot from a number of different angles. Note: This function is limited to DVDs recorded with multiple camera angles.

Digest Function

The Digest function allows the unit to display the opening scene of each title or chapter on a DVD disc, or the opening scene of each track on a Video CD. It will display up to nine chapters at a time.

Strobe Function

The Strobe function allows you to display a series of nine consecutive still pictures. You can advance the images by pressing the "Play" button while in Strobe mode.

Video Fine Processor [VFP]

You can adjust the picture character according to the type of programming, picture tone, or personal preferences. There are four presets: NORMAL, CINEMA, USER 1, and USER 2. NORMAL and CINEMA are factory presets and cannot be adjusted. USER 1 and USER 2 have the following adjustable parameters that can be stored (Gamma, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Tint, Sharpness, Y Delay)

One Touch Replay

During playback of a DVD-Video disc, you can press the Play button to repeat the previous 10 seconds of the current scene or chapter. This is helpful if you miss a line of dialog or lyric from a song and want a quick way to repeat a short section.

Disc Resume/Resume Play

This feature allows you to resume playback of a disc from the point where you last stopped. The stopping point will be saved even if the power is turned off. When activated, the Disc Resume memory can store the resume point for up to 30 discs.

Repeat Play

The "Repeat A-B" function allows you to select any portion of a DVD, Video CD or Audio CD and have it repeat until the unit is manually stopped. When playing a DVD, you can repeat the current title or the current chapter. When playing a Video CD or an Audio CD, you can repeat the current track or the entire disc.

Fast Search

There are five fast-play speeds in both forward and reverse: 2X, 5X, 10X, 20X and 60X the normal speed.

Slow Motion

When playing a DVD or Video CD, you may move forward or backward through the program being played in one of six slow motion speeds: 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/3 or 1/2 the normal speed.

Parental Lock

This function restricts playback of DVD Video discs which contain violent and other types of content, according to the level set by the user. For example, if a movie containing violent scenes supports the parental lock feature, such scenes can be cut or replaced with other scenes. You can select a parental control rating from 0-8, which is protected by a 4-digit password. Discs rated higher than the selected level are restricted.

Digital Audio Output

You can select what kind of signal is passed through the unit's digital outputs. You can select PCM only, Stream/PCM (used when connecting the unit to a component with both DTS and Dolby Digital decoding) or Dolby Digital/PCM (used when connecting this unit to a component with Dolby Digital decoding, but no DTS decoder).

Screen Saver

The unit's screen saver protects against screen burnout by darkening the picture after a static picture is displayed for approximately 5 minutes. This function can be turned on or off through the menu.

Auto Standby

The unit will go into standby mode when it is not being operated or it is sitting in stop mode for a selectable amount of time. You can choose 30 minutes, 60 minutes, or turn the Auto Standby mode off.

Remote Control

The supplied remote controls all the functions of this DVD player, and the basic functions of several brands of TVs. It can also raise and lower the volume of most JVC receivers.

DVD Player Features:

• Region-free PAL NTSC playback, regions 1-6
• Built in Video Converter - converts PAL to NTSC!
• Plays DVD-Video, DVD-R, and Video CD
• Plays CD, audio CD-R & CD-RW, and MP3 CD-R & CD-RW
• Selectable interlaced/progressive-scan component video output
• 54MHz/10-bit video DAC
• built-in Dolby Digital/DTS decoder with 5.1-channel output
• 3D-Phonic virtual surround sound
• optical and coaxial digital outputs for Dolby Digital/DTS/PCM
• 1 set of A/V outputs (composite video, S-video, and 480i/480p component video)
• remote control with glow-in-the-dark buttons
• 13-step picture zoom
• JVC AV CompuLink
• 192kHz/24-bit audio D/A converter
• 17-3/16"W x 2-1/8"H x 9-13/16D

VCR Features:

• Quick Drive System
• 6 Head system
• Hi-Fi Stereo recording and playback
• VCR plays only NTSC tapes.
• NTSC recording and playback
• Digital Auto Tracking
• Automatic Head Cleaner
• Fully automatic operation
• NTSC playback speeds: SP-LP-EP
• NTSC recording speeds: SP-EP
• On Screen Display with 1 year programmable timer
• 1 Year timer back up system
• Rear AV Input and Output
• Front AV input
• Rear RF in and out
• NTSC tuners only

Video Outputs:

• 1 RCA composite video jack (yellow, white, & red)
• 1 S-Video Output
• 1 Component Video Output (3 jacks, Y/Pb/Pr) with the Scanning Mode Selector (480i, 480p, Remote)

Audio Outputs:

• 5.1-channel output (Front L+R, Rear L+R, Center and Subwoofer)
• 1 Optical Digital Output
• 1 Coaxial Digital Output
• 1 RCA Output Left/Right