JVC HR-S4600 VCR

Pros: Excellent picture and sound, has jog/shuttle, editing features, price, features, S-Video inputs everywhere
Cons: Remote, ease of use

The JVC HR-S4600U is a step up from JVC’s basic S-VHS model (JVC HR-S3600U). It features editing features as flying erase head that allows for insert editing (see my review on VCR features) and audio dubbing. It also has a TBC (time base...

Pros: Good quality, super-easy programming, auto-indexing, S-VHS, and other great features.
Cons: Poorly-designed remote control

Updated Nov. 17, 2000.

Ever since I hooked my computer up to my TV to watch DVDs, I thought I would be able to get through life without ever actually buying a VCR. (My old VCR was given to me, and started eating tapes several months ago.)...

Pros: Records S-VHS on VHS tapes; S-Video inputs front and rear; inexpensive
Cons: Noisy picture; bad remote; questionable ergonomics

It is only appropriate that JVC, the inventors of VHS and S-VHS formats, have made available a lineup of S-VHS VCR's some of which are priced below what you'd pay only a couple of years ago for a plain VHS offering.

Note: the manufacturer's...

Pros: Decent VCR for the price
Cons: Slow rewind compared to other vcrs, questionable ability on edit point

I prefer JVC televisions to their VCRS(see review on av27d800 television elsewhere)

However, my hitachi unit was out on repair and I couldnt afford to wait for it to come back, so I bought this unit
a HR-SR4800U(basically the same as...

Pros: S-VHS does look good, sounds good, does S-VHS on normal tapes.
Cons: Two hand remote? Confusing menus.

First problem: doesn't correctly control my cable box. Second problem: the menus are sooo hard to get, even I had to rummage through the not too helpful manual. Third problem: the remote needs two hands if you want to operate either the cable box, or the...

Pros: Features, user friendly.
Cons: Poor (recorded) picture quality.

This is my second home VCR in 13 years. The first, a Sears model, still soldiers along in the bedroom. After a decade, I expected VCRS's to be lightyears ahead in quality and performance from my late 80's version. The JVC HR-S4600U jams every feature...

Pros: S-VHS ET, fast shuttle, time base corrector
Cons: Clunky remote, occasional audio problems with some tapes

I own both the JVC 3600 and 4600 decks. The 4600 offers some specific advantages in that it has much higher (7x) FF/Rewind speeds, a shuttle-type knob on the front (not on the remote - the two decks use the same clunky remotes, more's the pity), and a...

Pros: Convenient inputs, S-VHS, changes my cable box channel to record
Cons: remote awkward, can only program it to record with the remote.

My old VCR was starting to make strange noises, and I wanted to upgrade anyway so I started looking at VCRs. My brother had just gotten this VCR and loved it. He convinced me that it was worth the money. So I bought it. I have been very happy with...

Pros: Simple to set up & it's S-VHS
Cons: Timer Recording, Menu System

With digital VCRs soon to come down to the price range of average users, Super VHS doesn't look to have a bright future. But if you are in need of a VCR now, or presently have only a mono VCR, then S-VHS is for you. I got a very good deal for this unit...

Pros: Can Record In Super VHS Mode On Standard Video Tapes Without Buying The More Expensive Super VHS Video Tapes, Simple To Set Up Right Out Of The Box, Instruction Manual Easy To Understand
Cons: None

The new line of JVC Super VHS VCR's are great!! Unlike earlier model JVC Super VCR's, you had to buy expensive Super VHS tapes to record in Super VHS mode. Now their new line of Super VHS VCR's allows you to use regular VHS tapes which cost less rather...

Pros: Loaded with Convenience Features
Cons: Poor Quality Images

I purchased JVC's HR-S4600U after returning their S3600u model, believing it must have been defective because of poor playback quality. The 4600's shabby performance is, unfortunatley, exactly the same. Neither of these units is able to record a...

Pros: Easy to set-up, lots of features for the price.
Cons: Not as easy as it should be to use advanced functions.

The thing that impressed me most about this VCR is the ease of setting it up. As with most VCRs in this price range, all of the necessary accessories are included (S-video cable, A/V cable, RF cable, cable box controller, and batteries for the remote),...

Pros: Many gadgets not always used by average consumer
Cons: Poor picture quality, poor overall quality

Many features but basics not working well. I have this unit over eight month and JVC HR-S4600 was serviced twice. First, mechanical problem with
cassette loader, second problem with tuner. Poor picture quality, even with S-VHS mode. I have been...