The HM-DH40000 from JVC redefines home theater performance. Its

playback picture is ready to display on the newest HDTV and hi-res

projector systems. It enables full enjoyment of D-Theater software,

now and in the future. But it also keeps you in touch with the

analog video library you've built over the years because, as they

say, the show must go on. So go beyond video. Experience the

extreme performance of the HM-DH40000 from JVC. HDVideo for the age

of HDTV.

FEATURES-

* Digital Set-Top Box Ready with Digital-to-Digital Connection via i.LINK

(IEEE-1394) Terminal

High-speed digital video and data interface technology standard for

connecting digital television and computers to various components and

peripherals, such as D VHS, set-top HDTV tuner boxes and digital

camcorders. aka: Fire Wire and IEEE 1394.

* D-Theater compliant with the advanced D-VHS security system

* HDTV Digital Broadcast Bitstream Recording/Playback

* Built-in MPEG2 Decoder for Direct Connection to HDTV

* Can Record Any Type of Broadcast including HD, SD or Analog

* 3 Digital Recording Modes

- HS Mode for up to 4 hours of HDTV recording at 28.2 Mbps.

- STD Mode (14.1 Mbps) can be used to digitally record SD sources

including 480p & 480i ATSC broadcasts. In this mode it is possible to

record up to 8 hours of SD content using a DF-480 video tape.

- LS3 mode (4.7 Mbps) can be used to make digital recordings of analog

NTSC broadcasts using the built-in MPEG2 encoder. In this mode it is

possible to record an amazing 24 hours of programming on a single DF-

480 video tape.

* Multi-Format Recording/Playback Compatibility

- D-VHS (HS, STD, LS3)

- S-VHS (SP, EP)

- S-VHS ET (SP, EP)

- HiFi VHS (SP, EP)

- VHS (SP, EP)

* Full Spec HDTV Compatible (with all 18 ATSC broadcasting formats)

* DigiPure Technology for high resolution analog recording and playback.

JVC's top-of-the-line Super VHS picture performance, which includes

several important technologies: A TBC (Time Base Corrector) digitally

removes jitter from fluctuating video signals to deliver a stable

picture even on old tapes. Also eliminates color distortion caused by

jitter in the color signal. 3-Dimensional Digital Circuit with Frame

Memory creates a solid base for new digital technologies with a 2Mb or

4Mb memory. Digital YNR/CNR removes noise to improve the S/N ratio by

approximately 3db. Precise Digital 3-D Y/C Separation improves S/N,

reduces image border dot interference, and yields better quality moving

images with a Digital Comb Filter.

* 5.1 Dolby Digital Output (optical)

* 2 channel Linear PCM Audio Output capability

* 1080i, 720P, 480P and 480i

* 2 Sets of AV inputs

* S-Video inputs

* 2 Sets of AV outputs

* 2 S-Video Outputs

* 1 Component Video Output (Y, Pb, Pr)

* 1 x Optical Digital Output

* 2 x I.Link Terminal (IEEE 1394), DV input only for camcorders

* Front Inputs (AV, S-Video, i.Link)

* Video Navigation- Tape Number, Record date and Category sorting

* Frame Synchronizer for pristine analog-to-digital dubs

* MTS Decoder for SAP programs

* VCR Plus+ with provided cable box controller

* Express Programming

Easy manual programming from start to finish. Just press start, stop,

date, channel buttons that are neatly arranged in a special row on the

remote control. As easy as 1,2,3,4,.

* Plug & Play

Simply hook up the antenna and plug in the unit! You get Auto Clock

Setting, including current time and date, as well as biannual Auto Day-

Light Saving Time adjustments. Auto Tuner Setting to lock-in all

receivable channels in your area.

* 1-year/24-event programmable timer

* AV Compu Link

For one-touch control of entire AV system.

* Multi-Brand TV Compatible Jog/Shuttle Remote Control

POWER- AC 120V, 60Hz

SIZE - 17 3/16"w x 3 3/4"h x 15 1/8"d WT.- 12.2 lbs.