JVC HRS5902U 4-Head Hi-Fi VCR, Black
corrections to my previous review &quot;A must-have with HDTV..&quot;
I've learned a few more things since I wrote my last review. The following are corrections to my previous review:<BR>1) Memory backup - Apparently there is some sort of memory backup, even though the manual clearly states there isn't. Quite by accident I unplugged the VCR and then plugged it back in. I was sure I'd have to re-program the timer to record my favorite programs, but I was pleasantly surprised - the VCR remembered all my previous programs! In experimenting further, I disconnected power for almost 5 minutes and the programs still remained in memory afterwards! I didn't test further than that. <BR>2) Auto clock - I figured out why the auto clock won't work for cable. When the unit is without power for a while (I think the manual says 10 minutes), it defaults all the settings. The default settings for the tuner preset is 'air' not 'cable'. That's why they advise cable users to set the clock manually. However, the first thing you should do after a long power failure is to set the tuner to 'cable' and have it scan all channels. You should now be able to power off the VCR and auto clock should work (for me it took about 30 mins though, but it got it eventually!). <br />So this is good news. If there's a power failure for a short time (say 5 mins), the auto clock should eventually set the clock and your programs set for timer recordings should still be there!<br />I think the JVC now deserves a 4.5 star rating and so I'm giving this review a 5 (my other was a 4).