Hitachi VTFX665A 4-Head Hi-Fi VCR
Very Good BASIC Machine
I bought this VCR when my Magnavox-- with all the bells and whistles-- pooped out after 3 years!<br />I was pleasantly surprised at the clear picture, good sound, and ease of set-up (though I have NEVER understood why someone's VCR was ever flashing 12:00 to begin with, besides a power outtage!)<br />The VCR does not have SELF CLEANING HEADS, SEARCH function, nor does it offer a PAUSE button on the face of the unit.<br />The \\"Universal\\" remote WILL turn your TV on, and adjust the volume, however it WILL NOT access your TV's onscreen menu.  I found this annoying since it boasted being UNIVERSAL.<br />My old unit sells for [more] new, and for the savings ... I can buy a universal remote a la carte, and learn to use it exclusively.  A good machine for the money!!<br />After a few weeks, the unit had a high pitched noise during play... I ended up returning it and purchasing another competing model.