JVC HMDT100 Digital VHS Recorder with Integrated HDTV Receiver

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Summary: JVC HMDT100 DVHS - Timer Problems
Review: JVC HMDT100

Received a JVC HM-DT100 unit November 2004 and all seems to be in good working order, at this time, except the recording program/event timer.

The timer does not function properly in regards to weekly program event (repeat) timing/recording. I am continuing to evaluate.

I have performed several power resets and carefully read the manual several times. Any leads to solving this problem OR a JVC contact (toll free number if you have it) that is not a droid would be helpful. If JVC does a recall, I would appreciate any information related.

The quality of HS HDTV recording is very close to HDTV quality. The playback is almost 1:1 to the original.

I am reluctant to obtain another unit until this timer problem is resolved.

If you get one of these units, read the manual carefully and take your time learning and setting up the machine. It is somewhat complicated. This aint your "grocery store special" VCR. If you get scrambled garbage or a locked up image, do a disconnect from power for 5 seconds and then reconnect to AC power. I have had to do it about six times so far to resolve lock ups and problems with the timer and tape speed settings.

If other users have suggestions or known solutions to problems with this machine please leave that information here in a review.

Thanks for reading.