Typical price: £270
What is it: DVD recorder with integrated 160GB hard drive
What we think: A decent if not class-leading recorder with only an integrated digital tuner missing from an impressive list of features
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 10 August 2006
Tags: JVC, JVC DR-MH300, noise, tuner, outputs
We like:
Versatility; HDMI connectivity; advanced editing functions; accurate recordings; excellent playback
We don't like:
Unimaginative design; no integrated Freeview; poor analogue tuner pictures
You might also need:
HDMI cable; component cable; RGB Scart cable; coaxial audio cable; software recording discs
CNET UK judgement:
JVC's DR-MH3000 is flexible and functional with tonnes of features. If it wasn't for the absence of an integrated Freeview tuner the specification would compete with the class leaders, but if you can find it for under £300 it's well worth your wages
Full review:
If features float your boat then JVC's DR-MH300 is equipped with almost every recording option imaginable. You can make copies using either the 160GB hard disk drive or software discs using DVD-RAM or –R/RW formats and there's an exhaustive list of accompanying editing and dubbing functions -- especially useful if you're a budding camcorder Spielberg. Continue Reading...
JVC DR-MH300 History
1 Sep 2006 in Reviews
Hybrid hard drive/DVD recorders combine the convenience and economy of recording onto a hard drive with the option to archive your favourite moments onto DVD
Latest user reviews
September 4, 2006
Posted by: Gordon Bradley
"Good machine but very noisy"
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