Jvc Dr-m1

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Docneil

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I am currently lookig to purchase a DVD recorder to replace a VHS recorder. My current fav is the JVC DR-M1. I have some questions I hope I can get answers to, I've had no joy from JVC. The literature on the DR-M1 states that it will playback 'baseline' JPEG files but gives no explanation of this. Can anyone help ?? The JPEGs I want to be able to view all come from a digital camera which records as JPEGs, but most of these have been tweeked in Photoshop, mainly just basic image enhancments such as colour balance, brightness/contrast, cropped ect .... I would like to know if these files when burned onto a CD will be viewable on the DR-M1. Any info would be helpfull as would any general opinions on this recorder.
 
The JVC DRM1 has been a well received recorder and, IMHO, is probably one of the better DVD recorder standalones you can get. It provides all the functinality you could need by recording to DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and DVD-R (although if you want to use Timeslip then you must use DVD-RAM).

The only gripe is that, like Toshiba and Pioneer models, it does not have RGB in. The net effect is that to record from a non-Sky+ box (or other digibox with a S-Video out socket) in best quality format you will need an RGB-to-S-Video converter (cost around £50). If you want me to provide a link to such a device ask.

On the whole though an excellent recorder - and there are certainly some happy JVC users on the forum. Just look through previous posts to see that.
 
I have played back JPEG recorded on CDR and works. It doesn't like UDF format so writing to a CDRW like a big floppy doesn't work.

Good machine.
 
Originally posted by Docneil
I am currently lookig to purchase a DVD recorder to replace a VHS recorder. My current fav is the JVC DR-M1. I have some questions I hope I can get answers to, I've had no joy from JVC. The literature on the DR-M1 states that it will playback 'baseline' JPEG files but gives no explanation of this. Can anyone help ?? The JPEGs I want to be able to view all come from a digital camera which records as JPEGs, but most of these have been tweeked in Photoshop, mainly just basic image enhancments such as colour balance, brightness/contrast, cropped ect .... I would like to know if these files when burned onto a CD will be viewable on the DR-M1. Any info would be helpfull as would any general opinions on this recorder.

You may have problems getting one as I've heard they have discontinued this model due to a replacement comming soon...

Very good when it works correctly as you can use -VR mode on th -RW discs as well as normal video mode. The only thing you don't get is timeslip, then you have to use -RAM discs.
 
You may have problems getting one as I've heard they have discontinued this model due to a replacement comming soon...
There is a brief dit about the new machines in the new 'April' Home Cinema Choice magazine.

HR-MV1 (DVDR/VHS Combo)
A VHS (not S-VHS) deck combined with a DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and DVD-R recorder.

DR-MH20 (HDD/DVDR Combo)
A DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and DVD-R deck combined with a 80GB HDD. Features include iLink, animated menus, mp3/jepg playback etc.

DR-MH30 (HDD/DVDR COmbo)
A DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and DVD-R deck combined with a 160GB HDD. Features include iLink, animated menus, mp3/jepg playback etc.

DR-M10 (DVDR Standalone)
Replacement for the DR-M1. Sports the same features (iLink, Timeslip etc) but has a 'slimline' design.

There are also reports from other sources that a budget model, the DR-M5, will be available without iLink.
 
Thanks for all the replies. This will be my first recorder so i'm a bit of a novice, all the advice is useful. There seems to be plenty of happy JCV owners out there which is encouraging. I'm a little concerened about the DRM1 being discontinued but I had a similar problem buying a Digital Camera, as soon as it was out of the box it was 'old' technology. Still you have to buy at some point and the DVD-RAM seems like a great feature. Does anyone know if more manufacturers are likely to adopt this ? I know Panasonic and Toshiba already have, it would be nice not to get into a BetaMax situation again !!!!
 
I dont think RAM is ever going to be a "betamax" as more and more drives are supportingh it PC drives are now available capable of reading and writing to all DVD media. JVC DR-M1 has best current compatibility playing back all discs!
Any news of either RGB or Component inputs on the new JVC models???
 
Still you have to buy at some point and the DVD-RAM seems like a great feature. Does anyone know if more manufacturers are likely to adopt this ? I know Panasonic and Toshiba already have, it would be nice not to get into a BetaMax situation again !!!!
DVD-RAM is about as far from the "Betamax situation" as you can get. For one thing over 50% of set-top DVD recorders worldwide are DVD-RAM! DVD-RAM is also supported by Panasonic, Toshiba, JVC, LG, Hitachi and Samsung (the latter two bringing out two DVD-RAM models in the UK over the next 12 months). Given that Panasonic is the world's second largest consumer electrics giant (and Toshiba not far behind) that is a significant amount of support - and more importantly a significant amount of R&D being invested in development of aspects of the RAM format.

On the PC front support is limited (it's PC uses are somewhat specialised) but is growing - Pioneer being the latest company to add DVD-RAM support to their burners. Certainly LG, Panasonic, Toshiba, Samsung and Iomega all support it.
 
Thanks again for the replies, I'm off to the shops to pick up a DR-M1 ! So far Amazon looks to be the cheapest at £320, anyone seen it any cheaper ??
 
You're right 888. Richer Sounds have sold out and so has everyone else apart from Comet and they want £400. Looks like I'm waiting for the DR-M10 mentioned above by Rasczak. Home Cinema Chioce says its out in March, anyone have any more on the actual release date ?? Theres nothing on JVC's site.
 

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