JVC HRJ692U 4-Head Hi-Fi VCR , Black
Good buy &amp; quality.
This is the second JVC VCR I have purchased in the last two years.  I am extremely satisfied with the picture quality on playback for this particular model, even in EP mode.  The only reaon I gave four stars instead of five is because there is some background noise that can be distracting.  If you use the simple tracking method though, I found it could be corrrected in most cases.  I have two DVD players which of course are wonderful, but I still have those VHS tapes &amp; of course I like to be able to record programs.  I can't quite afford a DVD recorder yet &amp; if you can't either, for the price, I think this VCR is a good bargain--easy setup, remote easy to use, programmed recording easy to learn.  It's a good deal.  Whatever you do, stay away from Panasonic VCR's.  They were great years ago but definitely not the same quality they once were.  I had to return one after one week because it ate a brand new tape.  Good Luck &amp; happy shopping.