The transition from VHS to DVD happened so quickly, your movie collection might not have had time catch up. Virtually overnight, VHS tapes were boxed and stored away and replaced with the digital sights and sounds of DVDs. For those of us that still have literally hundreds of VHS tapes, where can we play them — along with our DVD collection — without buying multiple pieces of equipment? Enter DVD/VCR combo players.

Panasonic DVD Recorder/VCR (Model No: DMREZ48VK)

Not only does purchasing a DVD/VCR combo unit going to save you space and money over buying a DVD player and VCR separately, it also solves the headache of getting them to communicate with each other and your television. Besides eliminating duplicate sets of wiring, a DVD/VCR combo unit can simplify your entertainment life in another way: switching between players easily and instantaneously.

This is accomplished by sending only one signal from one unit to the television. In addition, this also alleviates the frustration of trying to figure out which unit is actually hooked up for televisions with only one device port. This is a real advantage for people trying to wriggle their fingertips behind their TV to swap cable connections to use a different device only to discover something’s wrong. If you’ve ever pressed play and nothing happens, then you know what we’re talking about.

DVD/Combo Unit Features
Like any electronic device, features and functions vary from unit to unit. Below is a list of things to look for when shopping for your DVD/VCR combo unit.

Input/Output + HDMI – Some units not only include an HDMI output port (480i/p, 720p, 1080i/p – DVD priority) but also include the cable itself. The types of input/output ports determine the types of DVD and analog signals that the DVD/VCR combo can read and transmit to the television. Also, some units will have a built-in SD card slot.

Media Compatibility – Although most DVD/VCR combo units can play/record a wide range of media, if you’re concerned about a particular format, check the spec sheet of the unit you’re interested in purchasing.

Front Panel Inputs – Front panel inputs don’t just aid in compatibility, it’s also more convenient because you don’t have to reach your arm around to the back to plug in other media or devices (e.g., camcorder).

In addition to movies that never made it from VHS to DVD and DVD movies that aren’t on the Blu-ray list yet, you probably have wedding shots, high school sporting events, and family trips stored on VHS tapes that are absolutely irreplaceable. How do you get them converted from VHS to DVD before they decay? Problem solved! One of the best features of DVD/VCR combo units is the ability to seamlessly record your old VHS tapes onto a DVD so they can be preserved forever!

JVC DVD and VHS Recorder Combo (Model No: DRMV80B)

The DVD/VCR combo player is the perfect representation of advances in technology and innovation. Not only do you have a lot of money invested in your VHS and DVD collection, but there are a lot of memories in those boxes. A DVD/VCR combo player is a great way to combine the future of entertainment with your current collection in one package. Buying two devices in one is a smart way to ensure you’re getting versatility and quality in a device that is inexpensive to own and easy to use.

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hhgregg proudly carries the JVC, Panasonic, Samsung, and Toshiba lines of DVD/VCR combination players.

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