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These things are really built well, which means longer life and fewer problems with alignments and component wear. The S-VHS works great and all controls are fairly easy to use. One big plus for me is that it has two sets of audio/video outputs (including the s-video output). You can connect it to a TV or receiver and also connect it to a video capture card or to a retransmission device. It DOES have a couple of idiosyncracies, though. One of the tape counter modes, for example, only runs/advances when there is video on the tape. I can see the rationale (time counter doesn't start until the video does) but it can make things difficult when you are trying to locate different segments on a tape. Also, the unit takes a long time to start rewinding. Most VCRs just pull the tape away from the head and start rewinding. This unit spends a good 10 or 15 seconds ensuring that all is well before it starts to rewind. (No, this is normal for the unit.) In spite of the high quality of the unit, don't expect miracles with old tapes. If the tape was recorded in LP or EP mode on a misaligned recorder and you have tracking problems, the R1000 may not be any more successful in playing it back then some cheap recorder. (In fact, I have an old Mitsubishi that I use for tough tapes. I tweak the take-up guide post position in an effort to track badly recorded tapes. This often works.) Overall, a great unit and a classic!Read full review
The Sony SLVR-1000 is a legendary VCR and I’m thankful I found one that has been refurbished to perfection.
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Works excellently for such a complex and old device. Picture quality and tracking superior to my other top of the line SVHS units. It does require a remote control to access all features.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Excellent picture quality! All around good value.
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This is a used machine in excellent condition. It has good Sony quality and works as though it was new without problems
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