JVC SR-HD1250US Blu-ray Disc & HDD Recorder
The JVC SR-HD1250US Blu-ray Disc and HDD Recorder is a high-performance professional combo deck that lets you author and record professional HD and SD discs without a computer. Whether you need to edit and copy your own camcorder footage or make copies of unprotected discs, the SR-HD1250US's 250GB hard drive will store your content while you format, edit, or downconvert it to Blu-ray or standard DVD discs.
The unit's multitude of digital inputs means you can ingest footage from camcorders and SD cards in various HD and SD formats, including HDV/DV, AVCHD and MPEG-2. Composite and S-Video inputs, meanwhile, provide backward analog compatibility.
A straightforward, menu-driven interface helps you create projects for a variety of functions, including those requiring auto-start and repeat playback.
- Professional Blu-ray Disc Recorder Ensures High-Definition Performance
- Copy videos to a Blu-ray disc from a high-definition camcorder from the HDD, or downconvert the videos and record them onto a DVD. The internal HDD also enables easy editing and dubbing of multiple discs. 1
- Compatible with Camcorders Supporting AVCHD, HDV, and DV Formats
- Multiple file formats such as AVCHD, HDV, DV, and those of JVC's Everio camcorders are compatible; digital dubbing can be performed.
- Digital Interface Enhances Camcorder Compatibility
- Equipped with USB, SDHC slot and i.LINK input terminals for convenient connection to camcorders.
- Create Menu-supported Blu-ray Discs
- Blu-ray discs can be made using the BDMV (with menu) format; BDAV discs can also be created and dubbed as needed.
- Store Up to 24 Hours of Full HD Images on One 50GB Dual-layer Disc
- Compatible with high-capacity dual-layer 50GB Blu-ray discs, which means that up to 24 hours (AE mode) of full high-definition images can be stored on a single disc. Writing onto inexpensive LTH discs is also supported.
- Authoring Menu Can Create Discs for Professional Demos
- Disc authoring for professional applications, such as creating discs that repeat playback automatically or demonstration discs, can be performed.
| Video System | NTSC |
| Region |
Blu-ray: Region A DVD: Region 1 |
| Input and Output Connectors |
Video: BNC (x1 Input, x1 Output) Audio: Pin jack (x1 Input, x1 Output) S-Video (x1 Input, x1 Output) FireWire: 4-pin (x1 Input) Remote: 3.5mm Mini Jack (x1 Input) Component: RCAx3 (x1 Output) HDMI: 19-pin type A (x1 Output) USB: USB 2.0 |
| Memory Card | SD, SDHC |
| HDD Deck |
Storage Capacity: 250GB Video Recording Compression System: MPEG-2 (VBR), H.264/AVC Audio Recording System: Dolby Digital (2ch), Linear PCM (2ch, XP mode only) |
| BD/DVD Deck |
Video Recording Compression System: MPEG-2 (CBR/VBR), MPEG-4 (H.264)/AVC Audio Recording System: Dolby Digital (2ch), Linear PCM (2ch, XP mode only) |
| Power Requirements | 120VAC, 60Hz |
| Power Consumption |
Power On: 34W Power Off: 3W |
| Temperature |
Operating: 41° - 95°F (5° - 35°C) Storage: -4° - 140°F (-20° - 60°C) |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 2.75 x 17.1 x 13.8" (7 x 43.4 x 35 cm) |
| Weight | 11 lbs (5 kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 12 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
73%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy set-up (5)
- Excellent image quality (5)
- Good connections (4)
- Backwards compatible (3)
- Improves performance (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Home (3)
- Independent films (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Power user (4), Enthusiast (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (11)
Most Liked Positive Review
Meets my business needs
I recently bought the SR-HD1250US Blu-ray recorder, and have been very pleased with its performance. I did at first have some difficulty burning a Blu-ray from imported HDV video from my camcorder. The mode...Read complete review
I recently bought the SR-HD1250US Blu-ray recorder, and have been very pleased with its performance. I did at first have some difficulty burning a Blu-ray from imported HDV video from my camcorder. The mode change, that was required for a BD-MV format, was inactive. I discovered the video output from the firewire port on the camcorder was in DV instead of HDV. This down-converted the video to standard definition. A simple menu change on my Canon HV40 changed the output to HD. Re-capturing in HD allowed for the mode change from DR to AF to work. The blu-ray disc then burned without any problems. The quality of the blu-ray is fantastic, as good as the original tape. The only reason I gave it four stars instead of five is that I would have liked the ability to create my own menu backgrounds without having to buy the much more expensive SR-HD1500US. I plan to expand my film and video transfer business with this recorder.
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Most Liked Negative Review
The JVC Non-Blu-Ray Recorder
The JVC is the same as the Tascam unit so this review can apply to it also. This is listed as a Blu-ray recorder / DVD / HDD recorder. It works wonderfully for DVD ...Read complete review
The JVC is the same as the Tascam unit so this review can apply to it also. This is listed as a Blu-ray recorder / DVD / HDD recorder. It works wonderfully for DVD & HDD. Blu-ray recording on this recorder is like the Ten Commandments x 100. Thou Shall Not...Thou Shall Not....Thou Shall Not & finally You Can't. First choose your discs wisely as most will not work in this unit. You cannot record standard def to a blu-ray and have it play back in another blu-ray player. There are no component inputs so you cannot transfar your DVR - HD recordings to BD-R. If you have a BR disc that is not copy protected you can put it on the HDD but not on a BD-R that will play back on a blu-ray player. If you edit HD content from a HD comera it is virtually impossible to put on a disc, and if you can it will not play in standalone blu-ray players. I have never seen such a restrictive machine in my life, especially one that is labeled professional. A waste money.
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Pros
- Good if no editing needed
Cons
- No clean edits
Best Uses
Comments about JVC SR-HD1250US Blu-ray Disc & HDD Recorder:
I bought a new Sony NX5U and then decided to buy the JVC 1250 so I wouldn't have to edit with a computer. This does not do great edits. A JVC employee spent 5 hrs at my house yesterday teaching me how to use this. He says it does not do "seamless" (clean) edits because of the way this particular Sony cam records AVCHD. He says maybe I'd get clean edits with an upgraded camera. I am not happy. I can't even delete any scenes without video and/or audio noise (audio dropout-mute) at the edit points. If you don't need to do any kind of editing it works okay. I don't know if I will return this unit.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy Set-Up
- Excellent Image Quality
- Good Connections
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Home Theater
- Office
Comments about JVC SR-HD1250US Blu-ray Disc & HDD Recorder:
I use the hdd to record a weekly live program. It's smooth simple to use and high quality. However the menus are difficult & cumbersome to navigate.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Manual Is Aufull
- Maybe No Black Level
- Poor Image Quality
- Sic Awful
Best Uses
- Maybe Fro Amature Use
- Not Recomend At This Time
Comments about JVC SR-HD1250US Blu-ray Disc & HDD Recorder:
You can record SD video to Blu-ray discs, but not directly.
Notes: If the origional video is in 4:3 aspect ratio, such as VHS, then first go to "Set Up" and "Record", and change "High-Speed Dubbing" to 16:9. This will maintain the origional aspect with black on the left and right.
1. Record SD video (from Line 1, DV input, or DVD disc) to the SR-HD1250's hard drive.
2. Place a BD-RE disc into the SR-HD1250. Using the "Dubbing" mode, record the hard drive file to the BD-RE in XP, or in high speed.
3. Using the "Dubbing" mode, record the file on the BD-RE disc back to the Hard Drive. At this point the file will be forced to write in HD.
4. One more time, using the "Dubbing" mode, record the new HD file from the hard drive to a BD-R. You will see a screen where you can change the "Recording Format" to BDMV.
Problems: The SR-HD1250 seems to have no true black level. It is, as if the unit is squashing the dynamics of the Video and Color ranges. Maybe There is a fix for this. If not, then can this machine be called "Professional"? Does anyone know how to maintian the dynamic Video and Color ranges on this machine?
Pros
- Easy to handle
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about JVC SR-HD1250US Blu-ray Disc & HDD Recorder:
I am using it to tax television productions trade hata I'm trying and now has given me good results, for the price is more than good has very good image quality is stable, easy to handle and compared with other production methods I used in recommend this.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Backwards Compatible
- Easy Set-Up
- Excellent Image Quality
- Good Connections
Cons
Best Uses
- Office
Comments about JVC SR-HD1250US Blu-ray Disc & HDD Recorder:
We bought 2 units for the HDD function to use as a backup to On The Fly DVD recording. Events are from 2 hours to 2 days, so no worry if a program segment runs longer than the anticepated DVD speed. And we can burn the entire event onto 1 bluray disc for archival storage. Will purchase more to phase out our old JVC VHS/DVD recorders.
We have found JVC to be developing the right combination features & quality that keeps us coming back for more products.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Backwards Compatible
- Easy Set-Up
- Excellent Image Quality
- Good Connections
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about JVC SR-HD1250US Blu-ray Disc & HDD Recorder:
I video tape lengthy Dance Shows with a Hi Def camera. In the past I used a computer which was a long set up and nerve racking. Now I plug in my camera to the JVC hard drive and hit record. Quality is great, and copies to DVD or Blu-ray are excellant. Editing of footage takes some practice but results are great. This is a quality machine.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Backwards Compatible
- Easy Set-Up
- Excellent Image Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about JVC SR-HD1250US Blu-ray Disc & HDD Recorder:
The JVC is the same as the Tascam unit so this review can apply to it also. This is listed as a Blu-ray recorder / DVD / HDD recorder. It works wonderfully for DVD & HDD. Blu-ray recording on this recorder is like the Ten Commandments x 100. Thou Shall Not...Thou Shall Not....Thou Shall Not & finally You Can't. First choose your discs wisely as most will not work in this unit. You cannot record standard def to a blu-ray and have it play back in another blu-ray player. There are no component inputs so you cannot transfar your DVR - HD recordings to BD-R. If you have a BR disc that is not copy protected you can put it on the HDD but not on a BD-R that will play back on a blu-ray player. If you edit HD content from a HD comera it is virtually impossible to put on a disc, and if you can it will not play in standalone blu-ray players. I have never seen such a restrictive machine in my life, especially one that is labeled professional. A waste money.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy Set-Up
- Excellent Image Quality
- Good Connections
- Good Soundtrack Support
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about JVC SR-HD1250US Blu-ray Disc & HDD Recorder:
very good easy to use
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about JVC SR-HD1250US Blu-ray Disc & HDD Recorder:
This professional Blu-ray recorder is a fine way to burn HD video and maintain the quality. It does require a learning curve and possibly a few waisted blank media to learn all the functions. This was recommended by B&H and I'm happy with the quality of the unit.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
- Improved Owner's Manual
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Independent Films
Comments about JVC SR-HD1250US Blu-ray Disc & HDD Recorder:
I recently bought the SR-HD1250US Blu-ray recorder, and have been very pleased with its performance. I did at first have some difficulty burning a Blu-ray from imported HDV video from my camcorder. The mode change, that was required for a BD-MV format, was inactive. I discovered the video output from the firewire port on the camcorder was in DV instead of HDV. This down-converted the video to standard definition. A simple menu change on my Canon HV40 changed the output to HD. Re-capturing in HD allowed for the mode change from DR to AF to work. The blu-ray disc then burned without any problems. The quality of the blu-ray is fantastic, as good as the original tape. The only reason I gave it four stars instead of five is that I would have liked the ability to create my own menu backgrounds without having to buy the much more expensive SR-HD1500US. I plan to expand my film and video transfer business with this recorder.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Image quality
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
- Limited Compatibility
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Independent Films
Comments about JVC SR-HD1250US Blu-ray Disc & HDD Recorder:
I use the Product to transfer my images from my new HD camcorder to a Blu-Ray Disc. Works like a charm, you can edit and take out what you do not want.
Image quality is exceptional, even with a copy of a DVD.
You can use this product with an SD card, and also transfer images through S-VIDEO or the normal RCA plugs. I-Link and USB plug.
The machine is limited to the only use of DVD-R for transfer or Copy Video.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about JVC SR-HD1250US Blu-ray Disc & HDD Recorder:
All media MUST go to the hard drive before being burned to DVD or Blu-Ray. The menu system is difficult to navigate.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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