Editorial Review

Slim down your home theater cabinet with the Sony SLV-D370P DVD/VCR combo player, which features component video ouput for vividly colorful progressive scan video. It plays just about any video disc format out there, from DVD-Video to DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, and DVD+RW. The player also handles audio CD, VCD/SVCD, and CD-R/RW discs filled with MP3 music or JPEG image files. The front A/V inputs add convenience when you simply want to quickly view those newly recorded videos from your camcorder.Read more

Features

• Combo DVD/VCR unit with component video output for progressive DVD playback
• Playback support for DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, VCD, SVCD, CD-R/RW, JPEG CD, and MP3 CD
• VCR can record programming while DVD plays; 8-event recording
• Video connections: Composite A/V (2 in, 2 out), S-Video (1 out), component (1 out)
• Dolby Digital/DTS output via digital optical audio output

Reviews (12)

Disappointed
This product could be a lot better.
Be Warned:The Remote Requires Accurate Aiming
The remote control might drive you batty.You have to point it directly at whatever it's controlling in order for it to work.Besides the obvious, this means that unless you've memorized the buttons and can feel which is which, you must hold the remote level and then lean forward to read its labels and press its buttons.
Unreliable DVD Player
I purchased three Sonly SLV-D370P DVD/VCR Combos. Of the three, two have had to be returned within the first 30 days because of the DVD player. All seems well until the DVD player freezes. Then from that point on it refuses to load any DVD. It attempts to load for several minutes, then an error message appears on the screen stating that the disc cannot be read. Avoid this unit. ... Read more

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 Panasonic DMR-ES45VS brings together a VCR and multi-format DVD recorder, enabling you to continue to enjoy your VHS video tape library as well as record TV programming and home videos directly to DVD disc. It includes easy-to-use front panel controls as well as an S-Video/composite AV input for connecting gaming consoles and video camcorders. This unit provides easy, one-touch copying of non-copy protected DVD disc material to VHS tape, and vice versa--great for archiving your old home videos. It also offers a FireWire port (also known as IEEE1394 or i.Link) for direct connection to a digital video camcorder, enabling you to download footage directly to disc. You can also view individual images and photo slideshows using the integrated Secure Digital (SD) memory card slot (compatible with JPEG and TIFF file formats). Read more

Features

• Combo DVD recorder/VHS player recorder with HDMI up-converting output; measures 16.9 x 3.3 x 13.9 inches (WxHxD)
• Easy one-touch dubbing of DVD to VCR and VCR to DVD (non-copy protected sources)
• Records onto DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, and DVD-RAM; plays back dual-layer DVD-R/+R and CD-R/RW
• Connections: composite (2 in, 1 out), S-Video (2 in, 1 out), component (1 out), HDMI (1 out), RF (1 in, 1 out), Firewire (1 in), SD card slot
• Optical digital audio out for Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound

Reviews (3)

Works exactly as advertised.
Wow, I searched alot and read alot of reviews of unhappy owners of other equipment and I chose this one for converting edited home VHS to DVD. My reasoning was that panasonic has alot of experience in both VCR and DVD, their systems sometimes lack extras like zoom but they tend to last a long time and are well built. I liked the extra large fan and cabinet height as compared to the LG 299 and I did not feel LG had to much experience with vcr. I have not tried out all the features yet but right now I am very happy, also I recommend buying the extended replacement warranty on any equipment of this type, there are alot of horror stories out there. I have some gaps between my clips and I was worried the system might stop recording on these but no problem, thanks panasonic.

Potentially a very good machine, but mine arrived broken.
Pro's: Recording controls are intuitive; Quality of DVD recording is very good;Quality of VHS recording is very good.
NeedHD-upcoding and a VHS? This DVD recorder is the one !
This is the latest generation (in summer of '06 anyway) of the new DVD recorders / players that upcode to attain near HD quality.(You will need a HD TV for that).It also has a VCR/VHS built in. If you need all that, you can't do better for the price.If you don't expect to connect to an HD TV (now or in the next year) go for a simpler model (eg., a progressive player w/o upcoding or a product w/o the VCR).
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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

Slim down your home theater cabinet with the Sony SLV-D570H DVD/VCR combo player, which features HDMI output for cleanest possible transfer of digital video and audio. It plays just about any video disc format out there, from DVD-Video to DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, and DVD+RW. The player also handles audio CD, VCD/SVCD, and CD-R/RW discs filled with MP3 music or JPEG image files. The front A/V inputs add convenience when you simply want to quickly view those newly recorded videos from your camcorder.Read more

Features

• Combo DVD/VCR unit with HDMI video output for lossless digital DVD playback
• Playback support for DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, VCD, SVCD, CD-R/RW, JPEG CD, and MP3 CD
• VCR can record programming while DVD plays; 8-event recording
• Video connections: Composite A/V (2 in, 2 out), S-Video (1 out), component (1 out)
• Dolby Digital/DTS output via digital optical audio output

Reviews (1)

Single Cable HDMI and other Incredible Features
This unit has a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) that allows the user to interface with a video monitor or TV with an HDMI input. HDMI uses a single cable to transfer an uncompressed pure digital A/V signal. This unit also supports Component, Composite, S-Video and RF interfaces which makes it virtually compatible with any TV. This is incredible. It also plays standard DVDs, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, and DVD+RW, Audio CDs, VCD/SVCD, CD-R/RW discs with MP3 music or JPEG picture files. The VCR side features time recording in SP or EP speeds. It also plays back tapes recorded in SP, LP and EP speeds and will also play back S-VHS tapes in quasi S-VHS mode. This unit utilizes four 19-micron video heads which optimize EP recording. It also has a very fast flash rewind. The DVD side does not have picture zoom but that is of little consequence because this player is designed for use with HD monitors. This is one of the best DVD-VHS Combination Units I have ever seen.
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Editorial Review

Get maximum enjoyment out of both your VHS and DVD movie libraries with the progressive scan Toshiba SD-V394 DVD/VCR Combo. The multi-format DVD player is compatible with a wide range of disc formats, including DVD movie, CD audio, DVD-R/RW, CD-R/RW, and VCD. You can play discs burned with MP3 and WMA digital audio files, and it's also DivX Home Theater Certified--meaning that it's compatible with video burned to disc using both the DivX video format. You can also view photo slideshows from Kodak Picture CDs with JPEG images.Read more

Features

• Progressive scan DVD/VCR combo; measures 17" x 3.5" x 9.8 inches (WxHxD)
• Compatibility with DVD movie, CD audio,CD-R/CD-RW, DVD-R/RW, and VCD discs; DivX, JPEG, MP3 and WMA files
• VCR with 8-event/1-year programming, commercial skip, auto clock
• Video connections: composite (1 in, 1 out), S-Video (1 out), component (1 out)
• DVD offer Dolby Digital/DTS decoding; coaxial digital audio output

Reviews (2)

Nice alternative
I couldn't afford the DSM-520 from DLink, and my family still used VHS (very retro). I saw this, and the DivX label caught my eye. So I bought it. Then I looked at the reviews, which were scant and negative. I decided to open the box and set it up so I could add a review for others.
If you plan to use this for more than 6 months, don't buy
I bought two of these units, exactly one week apart.I liked the first one so much, I bought a second one for the family room.6 months later, almost to the day, the DVD drive on the first unit stopped working (I had to take the thing apart to extract the trapped DVD).One week later, on the second unit, the VHS tray began seeing a tape even though none was loaded which meant I couldn't load a real tape.So, 6 months after buying two combo units, I now have one DVD player and one VCR. ... 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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Features

• One Touch Dubbing from VCR to DVD or reverse
• DVD+RW/+R, DVD-RW/-R, DVD+R DL Recording Compatible
• i.LINK Interface for DV & Digital 8 Camcorders
• Progressive Scan Technology Output for DVD at 480P
• Playback of CDs, MP3s, and JPEGs (CD/CD-R/CD-RW)

Reviews (1)

Good Machine, but watch the shipping
The VX530 is a neat machine and works great.It's easy to use and, so far, produces very good results.One-touch dubbing is as easy as it gets as long as nothing is copy protected.I can vouch for this one... it's a winner.
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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 Panasonic DMR-ES35VS brings together a VCR and multi-format DVD recorder, enabling you to continue to enjoy your VHS video tape library as well as record TV programming and home videos directly to DVD disc. It includes easy-to-use front panel controls as well as an S-Video/composite AV input for connecting gaming consoles and video camcorders. This unit provides easy, one-touch copying of non-copy protected DVD disc material to VHS tape, and vice versa--great for archiving your old home videos. It also offers a FireWire port (also known as IEEE1394 or i.Link) for direct connection to a digital video camcorder, enabling you to download footage directly to disc.Read more

Features

• Combo DVD recorder/VHS player recorder; measures 16.9 x 3.3 x 13.9 inches (WxHxD)
• Easy one-touch dubbing of DVD to VCR and VCR to DVD (non-copy protected sources)
• Records onto DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, and DVD-RAM; plays back dual-layer DVD-R/+R and CD-R/RW
• Connections: composite (2 in, 1 out), S-Video (2 in, 1 out), component (1 out), RF (1 in, 1 out), Firewire (1 in)
• Optical digital audio out for Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound

Reviews (7)

Better than competition...
This combo unit has a good DVD player/recorder and a good quality VCR.It is only 2-head but the quality is good -- much better than Samsung's 4-head VCR.If you want to transfer VHS to DVD and want a combo unit to do this, then this is probably your best bet (or the 45VS if you want upconversion to HD).
Everything I wanted
I love this combo. I have had it for two months and it has worked wonderfully. Transfers are easily achieved. The DVD recorder also accepts all DVD recordable media including DVD-Ram. Playback quality is very nice. Scheduled recording is simple with an intuitive on-screen interface. The DVD player is a little loud during recording but I have gotten used to that. I have found this to be the best DVD/VCR recorder I could buy at this price range. Very satisfied.

Jittery still images
I bought this item in May.First exchanged it and then returned it.My problem was jittery (shaky) images while watching a still picture and some animated movies (like South Park).The other problem mentioned in the other reviews about remote control is fixed now.You need to download the patch by use of a computer.
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Features

• Records DVD±R/RW
• VHS HiFi DVD video, DVD±R/RW, CD, SVCD, VCD, CD-R/RW, JPEG and MP3 playback
• HDMI output with 720p and 1080i up-conversion
• One-touch dubbing system, and one-touch 7-second replay
• Progressive scan DVD and VHS player

Editorial Review

Sony's silver SLV-D360P DVD/VCR combination lets you enjoy your DVDs, VHS videos, and your CD-based digital media files right in the comfort of your living room or bedroom. The deck 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/RW, and DVD+R/RW--including CPRM-protected programming (Content Protection for Recordable Media). It will even spin your homemade MP3 CDs and JPEG picture CDs (including Kodak Picture CD).Read more

Features

• Combination DVD Player and Hi-Fi VCR
• Progressive Output (480p)
• 4-head Hi-Fi stereo
• TV Virtual Surround
• 19 Micron Heads for optimized EP recording

Reviews (25)

Slow remote performance
My mother and I both bought this product and have both been less than satisfied (forunately mine got blown up by lightening today and I have a chance to replace it). The remote is very slow in responding to commands. Trying to watch a recorded television show and fast forward through commercials is frustrating. When you push the button to stop fast forward and resume the show, it takes the processor so long to follow through, you are well into the scene of the show. Try to re-wind to catch the first couple of sentences again and you're back into the commercial so far, you should have just watched that ad and not missed the show intro.
Don't waste your money....
Like others here I fell for the Sony name brand. What a mistake!! The DVD player freezes constantly and often gives "disk error" messages. I checked the same DVD's on other players I have and they worked fine in OTHER players. I will never buy a Sony product again unless its reviews are 100 per cent positive. I have a no name player from "Cyber Home" which we won in a contest. It performs flawlessly. SONY BUYERS BEWARE!!!

Pretty Good Player
We just purchased a new sony DVD/VCR Combo to replace our old Sonic Blue model which sereved us pretty well for for about five years. There was nothing wrong with it, but it lacked some of the more modern features sutch as starting from the same place when you stop. I was impressed by the size, it fit our small cabinet nicely. The remote works for our Sony TV too which was cool so we don't have to juggle remotes. as far as the VCR is concerned the play quality is very good, but when fast forwarding or rewinding the response time is very slow and I often go past whatever it is I'm aiming for. The DVD player is the sameway, excellent play quality but using the remote takes way too long. Also the door on the DVD player takes forever to open. I have NEVER noticed ANY damage of any kind to any of my tapes or DVDs so just for that factor I would probably get another 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 recor