JVC HR-S3600 VCR

Pros: Excellent value, great picture quality in S-VHS, jog/shuttle, S-Video in/outs
Cons: Too complicated to use, tracking problems in EP mode, ugly tape position indicator

If you read my reviews, you will see that I like Panasonic VCRs. I have had my PV-8661 for more than 3 years, but now I decided that I have to “upgrade” to Super-VHS – I expected better recordings from digital cable, DVD (some discs are ...

Pros: Easy setup, Great picture quality, all cables included
Cons: None worth noting here

Introduction
My reason for purchasing this VCR was simple. I wanted an inexpensive VCR with S-Video inputs. For those who may not know, S-Video inputs allow the transfer of 400 lines of resolution, as opposed to the usual 260 or so...

Pros: Ease in use.
Cons: Didn't last very long.

You know when you go into an electronic store to purchase something and there is always the warranty that you can buy for extra and you decide to pass because the machine has a year warranty on it anyway, so you don't think you really need anymore...

Pros: Super VHS, quality construction, lots of features, great price
Cons: Super VHS tapes may be hard to find, the menu system is kind of complicated

What is Super VHS?
This section is an update to this review. I realized that Super VHS hasn't been widely hyped and some readers may not even be aware of what the difference between plain VHS and Super VHS. Plain vhs has a video resolution of...

Pros: Super VHS, Hi-Fi, excellent tracking, Super VHS ET mode, cheap!, 400+ lines of resolution, do I need to say more?!?!
Cons: Super VHS tape is expensive (I've bought all different kinds)

I've adopted the S-VHS standard for quite a few years now. I have one of the first JVC S-VHS decks that were produced. Unfortunately, these decks were very expensive and if that deck ever broke down, I couldn't afford to purchase another S-VHS or...

Pros: Right price, good features, S-VHS ET mode.
Cons: Clunky remote, traditional programming procedure.

I was looking for a solid, dependable VHS deck but specifically wanted to get the highest image quality for the buck. Check other lines, and you'll find that JVC has a big advantage with their VHS-ET format which allows you to record a lower-resolution...

Pros: Excellent Value, Records Super VHS On Regular VHS Tapes, Has 19u Heads For Taping In The Extended Mode
Cons: None

I recently purchased a JVC 3800 Super VHS VCR online after researching the VCR here online. I can not put into words how great this VCR really is. The picture quality rivals any compared to other VCR's that I have seen. I especially like the new...

Pros: JVC Brand Name, Can Record Super VHS On Standard Tapes
Cons: None

This is my 2nd time buying a Super VHS VCR from JVC and I have been very happy with their performance and features that they pack into their VCR's. I especially like their new feature on this VCR which lets you record Super VHS on standard VHS tapes....

Pros: Excellent Picture Quality
Cons: Front Display Panel

I recently made the switch from "regular" VHS to an S-VHS VCR. The JVC HR-S3600U has not been a disappointment. I was impressed with this machine within 60 seconds of plugging it into the wall. By the time I crawled out from behind the...

Pros: Great Picture, Great Features
Cons: (no commercial advance?)

I bought the JVC HR-S3600U about 6 months ago and I have loved it ever since. I have never had any problems with this VCR. It does exactly as it's supposed to. The express programming feature comes in handy when you don't have the VCR+ numbers handy....

Pros: audio is warmer than CD audio, picture is sharper than other brands
Cons: it's only consumer level....

I bought this VCR just to make 100 copies of the senior video for my high school. Now that it's done, I use it as an audio filter: My sound card outputs sound to this VCR, and the VCR re-routes the sound to my speakers. As a result, my music sounds a lot...

Pros: price, xpress programming
Cons: quality, design

Synopsis:

I recently bought a unit from Crutchfield (always great service, btw) and have to say I was disappointed. While I don’t think that the JVC is horrible, I think it has had its share of quality problems in its effort to reduce price –...

Pros: Low Cost, High Quality
Cons: Low End Model

I purchased this VCR from Mercata in a "PowerBuy" which offers a lower price as more and more people purchase the item featured. I've checked Mercata a few times, and this VCR is a favorite "PowerBuy" item. This VCR cost me around...

Pros: Great brand, Audio/Video inputs on front, Auto tracking, Remote has glowing VCR buttons
Cons: No need for SuperVHS because it never got popular

JVC has always built awesome products and this is definitely one of them. The only reason I purchased this VCR was because of the S-Video In/Out hookups in the rear. I sometimes use it with my video capturing hardware to get video from tape to the...