Yesterday Victor-JVC unveiled a new recorder [JP] in Japan, which is capable of simultaneously recording two programs on either VHS, DVD or HDD.

The DR-HX500 comes with the following features:

- HDMI connection
- D4 connection
- 500 GB HDD
- VHS player / recorder
- DVD player / recorder (DVD-RW/-R)
- Digital / Analog TV tuner
- DTS and Dolby Digital support
- S-VHS and Composite outputs
- 2 remote controls (“easy type” and “full type”)

The recorder will be available only in Japan at the beginning of July. It will cost around $950. Victor-JVC also plans to sell a trimmed-down version with 250 GB (DR-HX250) for $750.