Features

• Hi-Fi Stereo
• Front A/V Jacks
• Commercial Advance
• Auto Clock Set

Reviews (25)

Nice VCR, brakes (on mine) not bad...
This is a good solid basic VCR.The main complaint on here seems to be the "brakes".That when you press "stop", it stops a few seconds after you press.I was worried about this, but mine seems to be good.At most there is a 1 full second delay, which to me is normal.A fresh set of good alkaline batteries in the remote prolly also helps.Anyways, I'd highly reccomend it, but seems to be hit or miss with the brake problem.

good system
An excellent, for the price, system for those who just want a safety backup to be able to play their old VHS tapes years from now.But limited in and out options, so not easily integrated into systems as a component.

Just The Basics
I concur with R. Cheney: the transport mechanism is rather basic.Fast Forward or Reverse don't stop on a dime.And you have only one choice for slow motion that I could find.Nor does there seem to be any tracking adjustment for slow speed or paused images, which yields snow and noise.So not near as user friendly and robust as older machines in my collection, but it does the basic job of playing a video.At normal speed the playback quality is fine.Just don't expect anything fancy like machines of, oh, 5 years ago. ... Read more

Editorial Review

The 4-head SLV-N750 hi-fi VHS recorder from Sony is an inexpensive, high-quality VCR that is perfect for your home theater or anywhere in the house. The SLV-N750 provides everything you need in a VCR. It's easy to use and offers you superior recording quality, even when you are recording in extended-play mode. Read more

Features

• 4-head, hi-fi stereo VCR with Quasi S-VHS playback so you can view S-VHS cassettes at standard VHS resolution
• 19-micron heads deliver the clearest possible picture in EP (extended-play) mode; Flash Rewind spools a T-120 in about 60 seconds
• Commercial Skip allows you to advance the tape through unwanted material for 30 seconds each time the Commercial Skip button is pushed
• Front-panel audio/video inputs facilitate easy hookup with a camcorder, gaming device, or second VCR
• Measures 17 x 3.88 x 10.5 inches (W x H x D)

Reviews (32)

My new VCR
The VCR arrived in good shape in good time.It has capabilities that are not offered by retail stores in my area they are beginning to phase out VCRs in favor of other recording methods. I'm satisfied with Amazon.com and will continue to do business with you.
Came fast and in good condition!
Great job in getting it fast, and it was very well wrapped and in good condition!

Sony SLV-N750 VCR
I bought this on Amazon about 5 weeks ago and am satisfied with it.The display is big enough to read the channel # from across the room.The remote is easy to use, although it works the volume but not the channels on my 8 yr old TV so I must have the VCR on and use it's tuner to watch TV (TV remote lost).the knob on the box, rather than buttons to rw and ff, is odd, but works. ... Read more

Editorial Review

JVC's HR-S2902U four-head, stereo VHS video cassette recorder is everything you need in a VCR: it's easy to use and allows you to create high-resolution Super-VHS video recordings with regular VHS tapes. In addition, it's an inexpensive, high-quality VCR that is perfect for anywhere in the house. Read more

Features

• High-resolution Super-VHS recording with regular VHS tapes
• 19-micron, 4-head recording; user-friendly timer recording
• Front-panel composite- and S-video in, rear-panel composite- and S-video out
• High-fidelity VHS stereo with MTS decoder
• Measures 17.13 x 3.75 x 11.13 inches (W x H x D)

Reviews (7)

A Quality and Cost Effective S-VHS Recorder from JVC
JVC has always manufactured the best S-VHS recorders. You get 400 lines of resolution when you record on S-VHS tape in the SP mode. This 19-micron, 4-head recording unit records S-VHS tapes in the EP mode with impressive results as well. This is a truly exceptional unit for price. If you record off cable TV the playback picture quality looks outstanding. I can't say enough about this S-VHS recorder.

Overhyped
I have four VCR's in the house recording various programs that I watch later, which allows me to fast forward through commercials saving an average of 10-15 minutes of viewing per hour.I bought two of the JVC HR-S2902U based on a couple of positive reviews, which I now find was a mistake. First of all the "manual"(a big 28 x 20 inch sheet of paper folded in eighths) leaves a lot to be desired.It has no index and it is not easy to find a specific topic. There is no Troubleshooting section.Usually I can program and run a VCR without a manual because I have been doing this for a long time, but not this one.The programing is very unorthodox and not as easy as other VCR's.The remote is too smalland the buttons are not organized for efficiency as well as hard to handle because of the size.As with some other VCR's to select a station to program you have to "cycle" through the Channels rather than press, for instance, two keys to get say from Ch 3 to Ch 60.You can enter the channel on the set first to eliminate this headache, but it's just another step that should be unnecessary.I am not wild about the recording's either.I feel they are pasty looking, but I can live with that. There are other annoyances too numerous to mention that require detailed explanation, so I will just sayI will be going back to Panasonic and I won't be ordering another JVC VCR right away.

GE SUPER RADIO
Received the radio in record time. Thank you. Radio sounds great and gets the stations that I want. ... Read more

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Editorial Review

For ultimate recording and playback quality and versatility, look no further than Panasonic's DMR-ES30VS combination DVD player/recorder and 4-head/hi-fi VCR. The space-saving combo device offers the flexibility of recording on both DVD-RAM--ideal for instant chapter access and for multiple rerecordings--as well as DVD-R, DVD+R, and rewritable DVD-RW for full flexibility in recording and sharing your favorite programs (you can tailor your choice of format to the playback capabilities of your friends and family).Read more

Features

• Usually Delivered within 24-72 hours

Reviews (20)

Pleasantly surprised
After hearing all the negative reviews here, I figured I should avoid this
not a quality product
I have not been happy with this product.It works sometimes, and sometimes it just freezes up.I have tounplug it to get it going again. Also, vhs tapes get stuck inside, and are difficult to get out.Also, after recording a dvd, you have to finalize it to be able to use it on other brands of dvds.Well, often it will just quit with an error condition in the middle of trying to finalize a dvd.When that happens, you probably just lost everything you had recorded.
Amazing!
This review from a not techno saavy purchaser: it took five minutes to connect this unit to a 25 year old TV! It works beautifully. I could not be happier! ... Read more

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Editorial Review

Affordable yet packed with features, the Sony SLV-N900 VCR produces excellent picture quality and is quick and easy to program. It features four heads for optimized playback and recording, hi-fi VHS audio playback, and cable box/DirecTV receiver control. Read more

Features

• Four-head VCR with hi-fi VHS audio playback
• Commercial skip; one-month/eight-event recording timer
• VCR Plus+ programming and built-in cable box/DIRECTV receiver control
• Composite-video (RCA jack) and coaxial input/output; Control S input
• Measures 16.9 x 3.8 x 11.5 inches (W x H x D)

Reviews (20)

OK.............For a VCR
Obviously, VCR's are becoming a thing of the past.The problem is what do we do with all those old tapes we still like to watch?I bought this primarily for its tv tuner. Asthetically, the case is plastic and it does not look like the sturdiest piece of gear.However, its mechanics fuction well and I have had no problems with recording or loss of tapes due to the machine eating them.The interface is not bad, but it leaves a bit to be desired.First, there is no tv/vcr switch on the front of the unit.I use it as my tuner, and it does not remember that it is set to vcr mode when it is turned on and off. I have to press the switch on the remote every time I watch TV. Next, it will not change channels unless I press the enter key.This is sometimes confusing because it is not clear if the machine received the right input from the remote.My old vcr switched channels as soon as the second digit was pressed.Finally, when using the channel up and down keys, the blue screen appears briefly.This is a small issue, but can be bothersome if you channel surf like I do.
Thrown away!
I came to Amazon to shop for my next VCR and stumbled across this one.
Don't Buy Sony SLV-N900
I've had numerous VCRs in my life. Some were good and some were better. This is the worst one. The problem is the self lock mechanism which renders the VCR virtually dead (no power and no possibility to turn it on). There is a way to bypass this problem (which first occurred when we just bought the machine) and were let in on the "secret" by customer support. However, less then ten months after I bought the Sony SLV-N900, the same thing happened, only this time I was not able to unlock it. I was told by customer service that I need to send it to them, and they will repair it for $63.13 because the warranty covers the parts, but not the work!!! - BEWARE ... Read more

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Editorial Review

Sylvania's 13-inch color TV with built-in VCR makes a good basic choice for use in the kitchen or anywhere you want a compact TV with recording and playback capabilities. It's completely cable-ready, with a 181-channel direct-selection tuner and timesaving automatic channel setup, and the VCR has automatic head cleaning and a 1-year, 8-event recording timer.Read more

Features

• 13-inch color TV/VCR combo; measures 14.5 x 15.3 x 14.7 inches (W x H x D)
• Automatic head cleaning; automatic clock setting
• Multilingual onscreen menus; digital auto tracking; 8-event recording timer
• Front audio/video inputs, rear RF input; earphone jack
• Mono audio with built-in speaker; earphone jack

Reviews (4)

poor electrical connection after 6 months
This little guy was working fine until it just wouldn't come on one day.Turns out the electrical cord is loose and has to be jingled to turn on.Since it only had a 90 day full warranty on it, and I have only owned it since April... it is not worth getting fixed due to labor cost.This defect may be isolated...just wanted everyone to be aware of this problem with mine.

Works For Me!
Well worth the price.Works as advertised.Love the instant on/off feature.If you are looking for a cheap solution to portable tv and vcr use, this is it.

The VCR broke!
It worked great when we first bought it, but the VCR broke.It can no longer play tapes, but the TV still works fine.Also, the entenna was very cheap, and that broke, too.Very thin.I had to go buy a new one. ... Read more

Editorial Review

The high-resolution S-VHS HR-S5902U comes loaded with everything from sophisticated features like insert editing and audio dubbing to conveniences like SVHS ET (Expansion Technology, which lets you record broad-bandwidth Super VHS signals on affordable standard-VHS tapes) and Child Lock (which keeps out "unauthorized" viewers from specific channels and time slots).Read more

Features

• S-VHS and VHS recording and playback; Super VHS ET Recording gives you S-VHS quality with standard VHS tapes
• Gold-plated front AV inputs accommodate a camcorder or gaming console
• 1-year, 8-event express programming; VCR Plus+ with cable-box control
• Includes full-function multibrand TV/cable/DBS-compatible remote control with glowing keys
• Active Video Calibration automatically judges head condition and tape quality to maximize recording potential

Reviews (16)

Exceptional S-VHS Recorder
JVC has always manufactured the best S-VHS recorders. You get 400 lines of resolution when you record on S-VHS tape in the SP mode. This unit does have S-VHS ET capability but I still prefer to record on S-VHS tapes for best results. This is an exceptional unit. If you record off cable or Satellite TV the playback picture quality looks outstanding. For the price you get a lot of good features. Years ago these were very expensive units. I can't say enough about this S-VHS recorder.

JVC not user friendly
I wanted to replace an older VCR and so I bought this JVC HRS5902U based on some glowing reviews and rather impressive technical features.Needless to say words are cheap;experience is the best teacher.This is the most user unfriendly device I have ever encountered.I have to keep the manual on hand just to work through every major and minor quirk it throws at me.It seems to arbitraily decide what it is going to do when.It is frustrating to program because the program buttons jump rapidly in 30 minute intervals or they do not work at all.Itdoes not have a visible tape counter;it always resets to SP after you turn it off so you always run out of tape;if set to time record you cannot stop it in midprogram. You have to unplug it.When you plug it in the auto channel programmermisses at least one channel.And for whatever reason it will start blinking odd little symbols meaning something or other but you cannot tell because you have to read throughthe whole manual again.The tape marking is a farce.I can just tell that the designers of this machine were looking more to impress their fellow engineers with their cleverness than they were trying to simplify life for the customer.Watch for it on Ebay.

JVC NEVER DSAPPOINTS
I have been a loyal JVC customer for the past twenty years and have never been disappointed by their products.This versatile VCR is no exception.With its multi head recording and playback ability plus its user friendly remote and operations, the JVC is a welcome addition to my home theater system.For those who are looking for longevity, simplicity and solid quality, I would recommend this component. ... Read more

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Editorial Review

Whether you're recording or playing back, GoVideo's VR2940 dual-format DVD recorder and VCR has convenience written all over it. The deck is capable of copying VHS tapes to DVD and DVDs to VHS at the touch of a button (except where prohibited by copy-protection technology). For camcorder owners, transferring home movies to DVD has never been easier. A front-panel IEEE 1394 DV input accepts feeds from digital camcorders for easy recording to DVD and for playback on your TV. You get 8-event, 1-month timer recording and you can choose whether to record to tape or disc for each program item.Read more

Features

• One touch copy DVD to VCR or VCR to DVD
• Record to DVD or VHS tape
• One-touch copy of VHS tape to DVD or DVD to VHS
• Camcorder input on front panel & record to DVD
• AutoPlay skips ads & menus, goes right to start of movie

Reviews (41)

Don't buy
I like many others have been robbed by GoVideo's VR2940. I don't want to rehash all of the other negative comments but this product is a waste of money that does not work.

HOW TO SOLVE YOUR PROBLEMS
First of all, none of the negative reviews here have mentioned anyone attempting to clean their DVD Drive with a DVD Head Cleaner.You should do this FIRST before calling something a piece of junk, and you should make it clear that you are not technicially incompetent, as some of you apparently are.For example, How could a DVD player "Lock me out of my TV" ???And did you bother to FINALIZE your DVDs before trying to play them on a different piece of hardware?
FIX for many GoVideo VR2940 issues
I have been told that this model has a problem with its auto clock that can cause the unit to lock up.Just go into the setup menu, buried deep in the third or fourth column of the menu, at the bottom you will find Auto Clock-turn it OFF, this will help product reliability tremendously.I have also been told ther is no fix for this, so be sure to set it off and leave it off! ... Read more

Editorial Review

Enjoy great video playback and easy recording programmability with the Magnavox MVR650MG 4-head VCR, which features a built-in 181-channel cable TV-ready NTSC tuner. It features 8-event/1-year programming and the easy-to-use VCR+ system to enter recording information. It's equipped with the MTS (multi-channtl TV sound), which decodes stereo and SAP (second audio program) broadcasting signals, as well as the Hi-Fi system for optimal sound from your recorded tapes as well as prerecorded titles. It offers RF in and out connections as well as composite AV connections on the rear and an AV input on the front (for connecting a game console or digital video camcorder).Read more

Features

• Bilingual OSD: English & Spanish
• Hi-Fi stereo audio
• Back panel AV in and out
• Front panel AV input
• Auto head cleaning

Reviews (5)

Junk
Wow!I guess I should feel lucky.My MVR650 didn't start eating tapes until months after I bought it.Well, not eating them outright, anyway.It *always* chewed on them a bit.From the beginning fast forwarding would scrape the oxide off the tape (that section would never be watchable again) but it didn't actually start refusing to release the tape for several months.Shutting itself off as soon as you inserted a tape didn't start for months either along with ejecting that cassette once you turned it back on.Oh, but I said it wouldn't release the tape, didn't I?Well it would eject the *cassette*, but that doesn't mean it would release the *tape*.
BAD BAD BAD
I bought this thing (it's a Magnavox) and like most of the VCR's made in Asian countries it's a piece of junk. I wasted a couple of days trying to find out why I got no video out. Finally found it is the VCR. Isn't it ironic how all those Asian countries look down on us, call us lazy, incompetant, etc. Yet, unless they copy something we build here, exactly as we build it, all they can produce is junk.
Magnavox VCR
I have a Magnavox TV that is 14 years old. I had a Magnavox VCR which was 16 years old. The TV is still going strong, and the VCR quit about a month ago. I ordered another Magnavox VCR because of my past success with the brand. This VCR is a cheap piece of junk. It is made in China and it did not work the first day I had it. I am saddend that Magnavox has abandoned quality products for cheap labor. I will look for another brand of VCR. Stay away from this junk. I would give it 0 stars if that were possible. ... Read more

Features

• 30-hour real-time recording
• Dual, repeat and series recording options
• Remote control rewind and switch tapes without losing time
• Alarm input and variable alarm recording speeds
• On-screen display with multiple languages

Editorial Review

Saving space while simplifying your entertainment hookups, the XBV443 juggles most forms of entertainment media, from VHS videocassettes (recording and playback) and high-resolution DVD performance to CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3 and WMA CD, and JPEG image CD so you can enjoy custom slideshows from your digital photos in the comfort of your living room. The unit's handy front-panel audio/video jacks simplify hookup with camcorders, video game consoles, and other devices.Read more

Features

• Plays DVD-Video, CD, CD-R/CD-RW, MP3/WMA (CD-R/CD-RW), JPEG CD, and VHS videocassettes
• Component-video, composite-video, S-video terminals, RF coaxial audio/video output for use with older TVs
• Hi-fi stereo VHS performance with 19-micron video heads for clear recordings in EP mode
• Coaxial and optical digital audio outputs route Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel surround sound to a compatible A/V receiver
• Measures 16.9 x 3.8 x 11.5 inches (W x H x D)

Reviews (13)

Two years later and I still love it
My wife bought this two years ago to replace using my ps2 as a dvd player.We use it at least once a week and we have been very pleased.We haven't had any problems with the VCR and the DVD player stopped working for about a week, but came back and we haven't had any problems since.Plus, since it's progressive scan it looks great on an HD TV.

avoid this machine!!
We have owned this dvd/vcr combo player for about 9 months now.It is awful!The DVD player in particular is very poor.Often, the video will freeze, but the audio will continue and it will "skip".Also, many DVD's do not played properly.One movie that has the deleated scenes added back in will stop playing whenever it comes to an extra scene.Other times it will continue to play as it is supposed to.Also, home made DVD's with multiple chapters will sometimes play only the first chapter, sometimes not.On my dauaghters Baby Einstein, it will often only play the Spanish version and not allow us to access the DVD menu to play it in English.Other times it will.It is so inconsistant that it is unreliable.The VCR seems to function properly, although it is not used as often.

Worked good for a while
I bought this item in March of 2005 and never had any problems. Until about November of 2005. Now when I put in a dvd it just keeps skipping around like the discs are scratched and they are perfectly brand new DVD's. I put in one of those dvd cleaner discs that have little brushes underneath them to clean the eye. Well that isn't the problem I guess because it didn't help any.
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Editorial Review

The stereo, full-sized HR-J692U comes with JVC's Super VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB) feature, which allows the VHS VCR to recognize and play back tapes recorded in the Super VHS format. This recorder is ready for action--just take it out and plug it in. A color, multilingual onscreen menu and a PLL frequency-synthesized 181-channel tuner simplify setup and operation.Read more

Features

• Quasi S-VHS playback lets you play (but not record) S-VHS tapes at standard VHS resolution
• Front AV inputs accommodate a camcorder or gaming console
• Pro-Cision 19-micron heads deliver the clearest possible picture when recording or viewing in EP (extended-play) mode
• 1-year, 8-event express programming
• Includes full-function remote control

Reviews (18)

Last JVC I'll own
The unit picks up interference from my treadmill during tape playback and transmits it to the TV. The current JVC that I am trying to replace does not do this. JVC sent a replacement that does the same thing. Now I can't return the unit. JVC customer service says it isn't a defect and will only replace it again. Who wants another unit if it does the same thing? The auto function didn't work correctly - I finally had to manually program the channels. There is no backup battery system like on my current unit. If the power flickers, you have to reprogram everything. The display only show time and channel - you don't know where you are on the tape without pressing the display button and the display goes off after a few seconds. I used to be a loyal JVC customer but if this is the quality of JVC now, I'm finding a new manufacturer.

Newer made machine???
I must have gotten a newer made machine, this thing has a great picture, and sound. I have used it a lot, and had no problems at all. I would buy the vcr again.

If you are thinking ofbuying a JVC VCR HR-J692 U...Think Again!
If some one had told us that a company like JVC would produce a piece of junk like their VCR-HR J692/U, I wouldn't have believed it. This unit is to electronics what the Yugo was to automobiles.
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Editorial Review

This classy, versatile combination deck offers the convenience of VHS recording and playback alongside high-end progressive-scan DVD performance, all in a single, WEGA-styled silver chassis standing under four inches tall. Sony's SLV-D300P handles just about any conceivable media format, from VHS and S-VHS tapes (which it renders at standard VHS resolution) to DVD-Video, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, MP3 CD, and JPEG picture CD. From your library of VHS videos to digital music files and digital photos, the SLV-D300P lets you enjoy them all in the comfort of a living room or bedroom.Read more

Features

• DVD/VCR combo unit with progressive-scan DVD output and 1-month, 8-event VCR programming
• Plays a wealth of formats, including DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, MP3 CD, JPEG image CD, and S-VHS tape (at VHS resolution)
• DVD bookmarking, resume, and picture zoom
• 4-head VCR offers commercial skip, 19-micron heads for clear images from EP recordings
• Includes multibrand remote control that operates most TVs

Reviews (72)

TOTALLY UNRELIABLE
I bought the whole Sony system including the surround sound with this product.About 6 months after I bought it, the DVDs would occasionally fail to load.One would fail, and then the next 2 would work, and I just persisted on.When a DVD failed, it would not eject.It would take anywhere from 5 minutes to 8 hours to eject, turning the player on and off.Three out of four times I played a DVD, it NEVER failed to skip or freeze up.I've finally had it - I'm putting it in the Good Will box and getting something else.I was silly, silly for not returning the thing immediately, but I kept on having faith it would work itself out.NOT.

It has good and bad
Around the same time, we had bought two DVD players, a Mintek ($40) and this Sony ($200.) I have to say I like the Mintek a lot more. This Sony Combo is very picky on what DVD's I put! The Mintek is able to play ALL data, most video, and even a PAL DVD from Italy. But the Sony, which costs way too much more, is not even able to play any of that. :(. Although, the reliablility level is very good. It really has never given us any technological problems. But I am saddened to see that Sony dosen't allow so many kinds of DVD's. Also, we have had experiences when this DVD would freeze in between parts of movies.It does play DATA MP3 CD. (Which thats a good feature.) The VHS player is very good and has not given any problems. I would reccomend this to someone who dosen't use data CD's with , AVI or any type of media file.Also its good for DVD's which are either WORLD or NTSC region. If you are someone who watches only DVD's and VHS, than this is for you. Thanks and God Bless.

Picky, picky, picky!(the reviews, not the player)
I have read the reviews for this product, and I have been horrified by how nit-picking and petty some of them are. One star simply because it does not play a Sony disc? Just how many of those does the buyer have in proportion to discs from other manufacturers? And one star simply because it does not do every single thing you demand of it? Isn't that more than a little extreme?
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Editorial Review

Make the most of what you watch on tape with the SLVN500 hi-fi VHS videocassette recorder. At a compact 14 inches wide, this VCR is packed with convenience features designed to simplify recording and viewing, from one-month, eight-event advance programming to commercial skip. Its front audio/video inputs are great for quickly hooking up a camcorder, game console, or second VCR.Read more

Features

• Compact 4-head, hi-fi VCR with commercial skip and 1-month, 8-event programming
• 19-micron heads ensure clear quality in EP (extended-play) recordings
• Front AV inputs facilitate hookup of a camcorder, game console, or second VCR
• ChildLoc circuitry locks the VCR after the timer has been set to preserve advance-program settings
• Includes multi-brand remote control and coaxial video cable

Reviews (11)

3 months use out of an $80 VCR
I bought this VCR to replace a cheap $60 Magnavox that began having issues after 6 long years. As far as I knew Sony still had a good reputation in electronics, and perhaps it does, but the Sony SLV-N500 I bought was and is a horrible VCR. Terrible VCR
I bought this VCR to match my other Sony components.I assumed that the Sony name meant something.I had two other VCRs that stopped working which didn't surprise me since they were very cheap no name brands I purchased at Walmart.I hoped that if I bought a Sony VCR it would be my last.I was very wrong.After a month and a half the VCR started ruining tapes.Note that this is long enough to be out of warranty.Sony will let you send it back to get repaired, but the cost of doing so exceeds the price of a new VCR.DO NOT PURCHASE this item.You will be sorry you did.

Not worthy of Sony name
Sony brand has high reputation for quality. But for VCRs somehow Sony seems to have lost its focus. This was my second Sony VCR. I love Sony brand, so when the first VCR started chewing my tapes, I bought another Sony. This one doesn't chew the tapes, but its rewind is the slowest. It takes about 30 seconds to start rewinding. Ironically, fast rewind was an advertised feature. No more Sony VCRs for me.Read more

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Editorial Review

Continue to enjoy your favorite VHS movies and easily record TV programming with the compact, full-featured Sylvania 6260VF hi-fi VCR. It features four 19-micron heads that optimal VHS playback quality, and also enhance features such as still frame and slow motion. Enjoy VHS hi-fi audio record and playback for excellent sound reproduction and a full-range of playback options, including freeze frame, slow motion, and frame by frame advance. It also provides 5x and 15x search speeds when viewing tapes recorded in SLP mode. Read more

Features

• Compact, full-featured 4-head VCR; measures 14.1 x 8 x 3 inches (WxDxH)
• Schedule to record eight programs for up to one year in advance; one-touch recording capability
• Freeze frame, slow motion, and frame by frame advance; auto rewind and repeat
• Easy hook-up of camcorders or video game consoles via front A/V input; also includes RF and A/V input/output connections on back
• Auto rewind and repeat functionality

Reviews (1)

Broke really fast!!
It still looks brand new and it broke after only a few months.Put a tape in the machine, it plays for a minute, then stops, and the tape pops out.Tried several different tapes, and the same thing happens, so it wasn't the tape.Cheap!! ... Read more

Editorial Review

JVC supplies consumers with the best possible format for high-resolution recording with this digital VHS recorder. The device connects to the latest HDTV and hi-res projector systems through its High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) or component output, letting users archive everything from HD content (1080i and 720p) to standard digital broadcasts to analog programming. Fortunately for viewers with big videotape collections, the recorder is also compatible with the traditional VHS format, so you can still watch old videotapes and movies, along with the more modern D-Theater format. Recording lengths depend on the cassette type and the content source, with top-end D-VHS cassettes offering up to 3.5 hours of HD recording and up to 35 hours of analog recording. Other compatible cassettes include S-VHS (doesn't record HD content), S-VHS ET, Hi-Fi VHS (for multichannel analog sources), and traditional VHS. The recorder even offers MPEG-2 CODEC encoding, which enables viewers to make digital recordings of analog NTSC programming or analog cassettes (a technology aided by the Frame Synchronizer). Read more

Features

• Digital VHS recorder archives high-definition, standard, and analog sources
• Connects to HDTV (1080i and 720p) through HDMI connector or component output
• Records up to 3.5 hours of HD content and 35 hours of analog content on single cassette
• 2 iLink terminals, component output, 2 S-video outputs and 1 input, and 2 AV inputs and 2 outputs
• 5.1 Dolby Digital/DTS optical output for multichannel soundtracks; MTS stereo

Reviews (8)

A Great HD VCR!
This is an awsome VCR.Should you buy one now that HD DVD and Blu-Ray is to be release?I say not! Yes the picture quality on a D-theater tape blows DVD away! I have "Passion of The Christ" On DVHS and the picture and sound is awsome,pure 1080i video.I been looking for some other titles and must are no longer availible.FOX still have some movies avalible on there website,but the thing is must of those movies will be on HD Disc real soon,and for those that are lucky will be able to watch 1080p,sorry my TV only goes up to 1080i,but I'm sure it will still look great.Well any way this JVC DVHS is a great VCR.It will tied me over untill HD DVD and Blu-Ray.

HD recording
I own the JVC HM-DH3000U and a Samsung 5688 1080p dlp projection TV with built in HD tuner.I receive HD from my trusty rabbit ears and record it via the firewire cable. The picture on playback is perfect!I also own a sizeable library of pre-recorded D-VHS movies.They are also stunning! Once you go HD it's hard to go back.I have read other reviews that state they can't record or playback via the firewire link.I don't think newer model HD sets have this issue.My Samsung certainly doesn't. When I record a HD broadcast I only need to press three buttons and it's recording a HDTV broadcast in full HD via the firewire. So....Having said that. I am seriously considering buying this or the other JVC D-VHS VCR that has a built in HD tuner!the HDMI input/output is very attractive and I think extends the life of the unit.Another major factor is the support for DTS.I own two D-VHS movies that have DTS tracks (Alien Directors cut and I-Robot).My 3000 only plays dolby tracks.The Dolby tracks are 500+ k.The DTS is 1500+k!!!!the difference is not subtle.D-VHS plays back video at 1080i with high FPS.When HD-DVD and Blu-Ray come out shortly they will not offer the FPS speed of these units!If you are serious about HD recording and don't mind spending the extra 10 seconds it takes to record, then this is the only way to go.Unfortunately most people have grown used to the convenience of chapter searches that DVD's offer (why I don't know)and other useless frills.When I watch a movie I do just that, I watch the movie.Quality never wins out over convenience.
Don't Make This Mistake
I was hoping to record off to tape some High Definition football games for those slow summer days.But it can't be done.Unless you have one of those 169Time machines with a satillite dish service. That is about the ONLY way to get a HD signal into this VCR.I have digital cable ... the cable box I-Link is incompatabile with this VCR, as are almost ALL from what I have read.I have an outdoor digital antenna that feeds a clear and perfect 1080i signal into the TV (and it looks GREAT) but this VCR only accepts and records 480i ant signals. I can record cable channels in 480i standard definition format up to channel 99, since this VCR will NOT receive any channel past that. This VCR does not perform the functions of most VCR's that are available at 1/5 the price.
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Editorial Review

Save space in your entertainment center with the progressive scan Philips DVP3050V/37 DVD/VCR combo, which makes it easy to record your home movies stored on disc directly to VHS tape--perfect for sending to the family for holidays. It also includes a front AV jack, enabling you to connect your digital video camcorder for direct dubbing to the VCR. The multi-format DVD player provides compatibility with a wide variety of disc formats and digital files, including DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD-R/RW, VCD, SVCD, MP3, WMA, and JPEG.Read more

Features

• DVD/VCR combi
• Hi Fi VCR
• Plays, DVD, CD, MP3, Pic CD
• Progressive Scan

Reviews (7)

Dead after 2 minutes
Can't say much for the video or sound quality, menu options, or anything really, since this thing broke after 2 minutes of watching Monsters, Inc. on DVD.Playback just froze, the thing stopped recognizing that DVDs were in unless you turned the thing off and then back on again, and after another minute it wouldn't even startplaying the thing at all, just whirred a lot.
Great for Price
I bought this DVD in January 2006 and have not regretted to this day.There is the issue of the eject button being absent but then again, when you eject via remote control, you still have to get up to get the DVD out of the player so maybe it is not so necessary to have an eject button.I've had no problems with this player playing my home made DVDs unlike others.It is a bit difficult to set up but besides that it is a great purchase.

Does not play DVD's from other regions
Great DVD/VCR combo but does not play DVD's from other region. Does not have an eject button on the remote either. If u have DVD's, VCD from other countries that you would be playing I do not recommed this player. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Now you can make digital archives of your favorite VHS tapes and copy your homemade DVDs to share with friends and family on VHS. Sony's RDR-VX500 DVD recorder/VCR combo saves space while simplifying component hookups. Offering broad format flexibility through DVD+R/+RW and DVD-R/-RW versatility, the deck permits dubbing from VHS to DVD and from DVD to VHS (subject to Macrovision anti-piracy technology in the source media).Read more

Features

• Combination DVD recorder/player and VCR with VCR Plus+ electronic program guide to simplify advance recording
• Plays and records DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, and VHS videocassette
• Plays MP3 music and JPEG image CD-R/CD-RW
• i.Link digital-video input for camcorders (DV/D8)
• VHS to DVD and DVD to VHS dubbing ability (subject to Macrovision anti-piracy protection)

Reviews (31)

No Upgrade to use 16x DVD-R/+R media!
Save your money!
technology has caught up to this unit
So ive had this unit for almost a year and wanted to wait long enough to write a review on it, im usually not quick to judge and it was a good thing i waited. First let me tell you that I did some very, very thorough research before purchasing ANY of these barely new DVD/VHS recorders and it came down to this one and the panasonic one, after going over every single review on this website i noticed many complaints were based on the shipping and handling and that ovbiosuly has nothing to do with the quality of the unit itself so i thought they were both pretty even as far as the reviews but i went with this sony unit since i trust the brand and many of my other equipment is sony as well...let me tell you the first surprise was getting the unit in a heavily smashed box !!! I was then understanding why there were so many bad reviews on the handling of this unit. Luckily for me only the remote control cracked a bit but was still able to use it without any problems, the unit itself was very well secured so nothing was wrong with it but i will tell you guys this if you get it from amazon you get it at your own risk because the delivery guys are not careful at all so good luck first off getting it home safe.....
UNIT IS USER UNFRIENDLY -POORLY DESIGNED - NO RECORD BUTTON FOR VCR ON REMOTE - DVD RECORDER TOO COMPLEX - I RETURNED IT
I purchased this system and promptly returned it when I realized how difficult it was to use. It is what you might call "user unfriendly". In order to full understand this unit from the directions that come with it, you should have a degree in engineering, otherwise it is too complicated. I wonder what Sony was thinking when they designed this unit. No appliance should be so complicated to operate and understand. The basic set up was OK, but I could not record from TV, as stated in the manual. In addition, I attempted to burn a DVD on a DVD-R from VCR to DVD. I then tried to play it on another DVD player I had (not a sony) and it would not read it at all and gave me an error message that it was a "bad dvd".In other words, if you burn a DVD on this Sony system, you will only be able to watch it on their unit. I should think that a DVD-R or DVD-RW format should be universal and you would be able to play it on any DVD player. Not so. I also did not like the fact that the VCR had a record button on the unit itself, but not on the remote. So, if you wanted to record something with the VCR it was not convenient at all. One would expect a VCR and DVD Recorder unit to have the same capabilities and recording features, but it does not. I would not recommend this unit to anyone. Sony needs to take this garbage off the market and go back to the drawing board as far as their DVD recorder units go. Sony should also try to design a unit that is easy to understand, install and use. No one wants to go through the hassle that you will be subjected to if you bring this DVD Recorder/VCR home. By the way, the salesman at the store said that a lot of people who purchased this Sony unit, returned them for the same reasons I have mentioned. Take my advice: don't waste your time and money on this system. It is a real pain in the neck. I wouldn't give a 1 star rating for it, except that is the lowest you can go. In actuality, I would give this system a minus zero! ... Read more

Editorial Review

The Audiovox VBP1000 portable VCR and 4-inch LCD TV--also known as the "Video in a Bag" system--is an ideal movie player for car trips, train rides, and long hotel stays. Featuring dual speakers mounted on each side and two headphone jacks in the front, the system can broadcast your favorite movies to the entire family or exclusively to the kids in the backseat. To ensure stability during viewing, the system offers a variety of installation options, including to the area between the driver and passenger seats or to the backseat via a seatbelt. The VBP1000 is also equipped with front A/V jacks for connection to a video game system or camcorder.Read more

Features

• Portable VCR and flip-up 4-inch LCD screen; 10.82 x 13.58 x 4.92 inches (W x H x D)
• Front A/V jacks for connecting to video game system or camcorder
• Dual side speakers plus 2 headphone jacks for private listening
• Runs on AC/DC power or 12-volt car cigarette lighter
• Includes all mounting straps, adapters, and cables, plus canvas carrying bag

Editorial Review

Featuring a progressive-scan DVD player combined with a four-head hi-fi VCR, this Toshiba SD-V392 dual-function unit delivers the crisp resolution and enhanced sound of high-quality DVDs paired with the ability to record your favorite programs and movies on VHS tapes. The unit flexibly interacts with a number of audio and video formats, including DVD-Video, DVD-R, video CD, audio CD, and CD-R/RW, along with MP3- and WMA-encoded formats and JPEG digital photo CDs. Like other versatile DVD players, the device also offers a selectable display format, which delivers a choice between interlaced or progressive scan depending on whether users own a HDTV-capable TV. Progressive scan displays images at a higher scan rate for a sharper, richer picture, while interlaced is the standard for traditional non-HDTV televisions.Read more

Features

• Progressive-scan DVD player/4-head hi-fi VCR combo unit; 17 x 4 x 10 inches (W x H x D)
• Plays DVD-Video, DVD-R, video CD, audio CD, CD-R/RW, MP3, WMA, and JPEG formats
• 192 kHz/24-bit audio digital-to-analog converter delivers warm, rich sound
• Component, S-video, and composite outputs for video connection, plus coaxial and optical digital audio outputs
• MTS decoding, Dolby Digital and DTS outputs, and virtual surround sound

Reviews (55)

Died after a year and a half
Very disappointing.I've been a loyal Toshiba customer and used the machine, but did not overuse it, and cleaned the heads regularly and one night, barely a year and a half after purchase it just died.The cost of repair was not worth the investment and it was well past the warranty so I discarded it.It's a shame, I liked Toshiba products but I don't plan to buy another one now.

DVD player is terrible
The DVD player won't play many DVD's, even freshly unwrapped new ones.Freezes and stutters.Simply the worst piece of electronic gear I've ever owned.

If you record on SLP, you better have a second VCR for playback.
I purchased this unit at fye.com about a year ago. Everything worked fine the first six months, but then I noticed that when I recorded anything on the SLP speed, the picture would start rolling like crazy on playback. I adjusted the tracking manually, also utilized the auto-tracking feature, to no avail. However, when I put the tape in another VCR, it played back fine. So this thing records alright in SLP mode, but forget about playing back any tape you record in that speed, on this machine. It's also a pain in the neck to remember to click that "TIMER REC" button after programming it to record. Forget that step, and you're out of luck. I think I'll stick with Panasonic from now on. So far, no trouble on the DVD side of this unit. For me, anyway. ... Read more