HR-3600 Product Review
Written: Dec 26 '99
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Product Rating:
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Pros: Excellent Picture Quality
Cons: Front Display Panel
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| bbrother's Full Review: JVC HR-S3600 VCR |
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 entertainment center, this VCR was already displaying the proper time, and had already setup its memory for the channels in my area.
When using an S-VHS tape, it was very difficult to tell the difference between "live" and "tape" pictures using a DSS receiver as a video source. I used a basketball game to compare with "regular" modes versus S-VHS so that I could assure the background would remain relatively constant. The difference was quite apparent even to the average viewer. The picture reproduction is excellent in "S" video mode and very good in "ET" mode.
There are many features on this machine that I have not taken advantage. The features I have used have worked very well. This includes the "automatic tacking" and frame by frame playback.
The operator's manual is relatively easy to understand.
The unit comes with an ergonomically designed remote. The key function buttons glow in the dark for added convenience.
Regrets: The display defaults to time remaining on when the unit is turned on. This leaves the user without a clock. ( The clock display returns after unit is turned off, or can be forced to display with the remote). There are no sound level indicators to assure the user that the unit is actually recording the sound track.
If using a DSS, the user must remember to set VCR to proper channel L1 or F1 for S-video feed. A number of times, I have recorded with the unit set to the wrong channel, but on the other hand, ( who hasn't ).
In summary, this unit offers excellent quality video reproduction, has many features, is well designed and priced accordingly.
Recommended:
Yes
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