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Summary: Very disappointed - Not a good buy
Review: After about six months, had the same problems as other buyers - DVD player freezes. Sometimes restarts, sometimes doesn't. Emailed their customer service, but only got a line that my warrenty was up. There must be some systemic problem with how JVC is putting these together - I can't believe they don't know this. In either case, I have given up on using it as a DVD player and I'm in the market for a new one. Of course, I will never again be purchasing anything JVC.
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Summary: disappointment
Review: After using this product gently for about one week, the DVD door stopped working properly. Sometimes it opens, closes, opens, closes, etc. Sometimes it just wiggles slightly instead of closing. Sometimes the laser tries to read the disc while the door is open. I purchased it from another online vendor that does not accept returns, so I am going to try to get help from JVC. What an annoyance!
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Summary: Don't listen to disgusted customers
Review: Although some models of a certain product may have numerous defects, I'm happy to say that my JVC VCR/DVD combo has had no problems. I have recorded numerous times with the VCR section (with the picture still looking the same as the first day), I played all my DVDs (they haven't frozen), and have copied a DVD to a VHS. If you don't already have it, get it!! Please.
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Summary: Won't play home made dvd's
Review: At first I was so happy with the unit. I found no problem with set up or using the remote. Playing regular store bought DVD's worked good. On one older DVD it freezed in the middle of a DVD but only 1/2 of the time and the VHS was flawless. Then my daughter was in a dance performance and we got a copy made from a recording company on DVD. First it would play a couple mins then freeze. After trying a few times it wouldn't even read the DVD and would just say error. After calling JVC he tried to walk me through resetting the machine but it wouldn't reset so I sent it back.
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Summary: I bought it in october of 2003 - going bad in april 2004
Review: Don't believe the technical specs Amazon provides - most recorded DVDs won't playback. I've even had problems with some CDRs. If you buy a CD with extra stuff like JPEGs or MPEGs on it you'll have to copy the extras to another disc to view them. This unit ignores all other content if there is any CD audio on a disc. Using the programming function on the VCR is tricky. You have to remember to engage timer mode or else it will ignore the programs you've entered. But if it's in timer mode you can't use the VCR/tuner side of the unit. The user interface is a nightmare. When you want to move up or down through the menus you use the left and right buttons. DVD functions on the remote are marked in tiny pale-yellow-on-a-shiny-metallic-background letters above the buttons. Plan on doing a lot of squinting until you have the locations memorized. Loading a tape into the VCR is scary - it loads in a very twitchy way. I have a feeling the VCR won't last very long. I am quite certain it won't be missed.
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Summary: A regrettable purchase
Review: Don't believe the technical specs Amazon provides - most recorded DVDs won't playback. I've even had problems with some CDRs. If you buy a CD with extra stuff like JPEGs or MPEGs on it you'll have to copy the extras to another disc to view them. This unit ignores all other content if there is any CD audio on a disc. Using the programming function on the VCR is tricky. You have to remember to engage timer mode or else it will ignore the programs you've entered. But if it's in timer mode you can't use the VCR/tuner side of the unit. The user interface is a nightmare. When you want to move up or down through the menus you use the left and right buttons. DVD functions on the remote are marked in tiny pale-yellow-on-a-shiny-metallic-background letters above the buttons. Plan on doing a lot of squinting until you have the locations memorized. Loading a tape into the VCR is scary - it loads in a very twitchy way. I have a feeling the VCR won't last very long. I am quite certain it won't be missed.
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Summary: A Gem
Review: I have had this unit for 2 months now. I love love love it! No problems. Works like a top and it has been used almost 24 hours a day during that time. Bought a Magnovox similar unit and hate it. I like this one some much I'm online buying another for my bedroom to replace the Magnovox.This unit plays ANYTHING! that spec that made me buy it in the first place. Check before buying because many units are limited in what they will read on the DVD side. The second reason is the JVC name. The person that had the bad DVD door, so sorry. Any manfacturer can have a lemon. Don't blame all of this model.
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Summary: DON'T BUY IT!!
Review: I used the DVD player twice, and it no longer will recognize any disc. After going in circles with tech support, I was finally told I need to (take time off from work to) bring it down to the service center and pay $70 for them to fix it (since its 8 months old, more than the 3 months warranty on LABOR). Since I could buy a new DVD unit for $50, I can't see the point. I'm VERY disappointed and unhappy with their product and with their committment to service (or lack thereof).
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Summary: Happy I purchased!
Review: I was very hesitant to purchase this item due to the reviewer that only gave this product 1 star. Although, I am VERY happy with my purchase. The unit was easy to install & is very easy to use. Not to mention, the great price & free shipping. This product exceeds my expectations.
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Summary: Do not buy this unit!
Review: I would avoid purchasing this unit and spend a little more money on a more reliable (and expensive) brand. You get what you pay for so do not by on price alone. I have had nothing but problems with this unit from the word go. Sure it worked great for the first month but after I really started to put it to work and try all of the DVD functions is when the problems started. First, when I Fast-Forward a DVD at the highest speed during playback, hit Pause and then Play, the audio and video are completely out of sync. If I hit Stop once and then Play all is normal. This happens with every DVD I have tried. Second, I started getting an "Incorrect Disc" message intermittently when I would insert a DVD. I would unplug the unit to reset it and it would work for a day or two with no problems (except the audio and video sync) but it got to the point where resetting the unit did not help. I had it sent in for "repair" under Warranty and got it back in a week. Some parts were supposedly replaced in the DVD player and the optics were adjusted. I get it home and it worked great...for about 15 minutes! The screen froze, the audio and video sync problem was still there (when I could get it to play at all) and when I tried a different DVD, I got the dreaded "Incorrect Disc" message again. Fantastic! This unit is going back to the local retailer for a refund. Thanks JVC!
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