I need a vcr that records in both VHS and SVHS.

[yummyme]

I need a vcr that records both VHS on VHS tape and SVHS on SVHS tape. The recorded tapes must then be able to be played back the same way: VHS tape in a VHS deck and a SVHS tape in a SVHS deck. I am finding that the JVC vcr's record SVHS on a vhs tape but it cannot be played in a vhs vcr, however I hear the SR V101US model may accomplish what I need. ??? Thank you.

[samijubal]

It's not true S-VHS recording unless it's done on an S-VHS tape. There are standard VCRs that will play S-VHS tapes, but they do it in standard resolution. Any S-VHS VCR will record VHS and S-VHS and will play both.

[drjtech]

My JVC HR-S3800U records VHS on VHS tapes which can be played back on any VHS or S-VHS tape player. It also records S-VHS on S-VHS tapes which can be played back on any S-VHS tape player.

What may be confusing is that JVC will also record a hybrid called S-VHS ET which is S-VHS recorded on VHS tapes. These tapes will likely only be playable on JVC S-VHS VCRs.

As long as you avoid S-VHS ET then JVC S-VHS VCRs do exactly what you want.

-drj

[lordsmurf]

Turn off ET mode. Read the manual.

[jeffshead]

Why don't you check this thread out before making your desicion.

https://forum.videohelp.com/viewtopic.php?p=1474013#1474013

The local shop has not looked at mine yet.

Other than the color banding, both JVC's do a nice job; even the 2901.

I really did not see a big difference in picture quality on most of the tapes when comparing the 2901 and the 7600 even with changing the settings. I guess I will see a substantial difference when I get a really crappy tape to convert. What a bite!