Panasonic PV-D4742 DVD-VCR Combo, Black
Panasonic PV-D4742 DVD/VCR Combo Deck
EXCELLENT UNIT!  Like most people who buy a DVD/VCR combo, I didn't want to give up my VHS tape collection, but needed to save space.  I wasn't able to find too many reviews to read on this particular unit, but I decided to take a chance and I wasn't disappointed.  I connected my unit from a cable box using the VHF/UHF connector.  I used the Video &amp; Audio output connectors from the VCR/TV side to connect to the TV.  I also bought an S-Video cable with the unit to connect the DVD output to the TV.  The improved picture quality is worth the money.  The VCR played both purchased videotapes as well as tapes I had recorded on my old Mitsubishi VCR.  It even detected the index marks written by the old machine.  I haven't recorded a great deal on this new unit, but what little I did, gave excellent video and audio results.  It plays DVD's flawlessly.  The picture quality is superb with the S-Video cable.  I have also played a few music CD's just to make sure the unit would read them properly and it did.  The sound was great (I have the 2nd audio output jacks connected to my stereo system).  The remote control is relatively easy to understand and the operator's manual is pretty well written.  I did have a small problem when I first connected the unit getting it into the initial program setup.  But, I called the toll free Customer Call Center and the technician helped me correct the problem in short order.  I would highly recommend this model to anyone looking for a combo unit.