Our review:Amazon.com Item Description:The JVC HR-S3600U offers high-resolution recording with S-VHS and 19-micron heads. Included is an ET mode that lets you make S-VHS recordings with economical VHS tape. Easy operation is assured with plug-and-play setup and VCR Plus+ with cable eye for simple timer recording. A/V Compu Link provides one-touch operation with matching JVC components. S-VHS format plays with over 400 lines of horizontal resolution. The 19-micron heads ensure excellent results when using the more economical EP recording speed; active video calibration monitors tape quality and video head condition to optimize recording and playback for the life of the VCR.
Other features include a jog-shuttle dial on front of VCR, Movie Advance, instant review, express programming, and S-video connections.
The JVC HR-S3600U VCR comes with a one-year warranty on parts and 90 days on labor.
Item Description:The JVC HR-S3600U offers high-resolution recording with Super VHS & 19 Micron Heads. 'ET' mode lets you make S-VHS recordings with economical VHS tape. Easy operation is assured with Plug n' Play setup & VCR Plus with Cable Eye for simple timer recording. A/V Compu Link provides one-touch operation with matching JVC components.Super VHS format provides over 400 Lines of horizontal resolution. 19 Micron heads assure excellent results when you wish to use the more economical EP recording speed. Active Video Calibration monitors tape quality and video head condition to optimize recording and playback for the life of the VCR. JVC developed VHS ET (Expansion Technology) that allows the broader-bandwidth Super VHS signal to be recorded on VHS tapes. Now you can enjoy high-resolution images with the more widely available and less costly VHS cassettes. Movie Advance function delivers movie viewing without the wait. It automatically skips over previews recorded on movie software releases. Other features include: Multi Lingual Color On Screen Menu, Menu Button on VCR, Shuttle plus feature, Gold plated front AV inputs, Digital tracking, Surge protection, Slow motion and Ultra Spec drive with jitter reduction circuit.
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Buyer Testimonials
Average Buyer's Review:
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Good player to save videos to DVD.
I got this JVC video tape player a long time ago and guess I paid about $100 for it back then. It's the only VCR we have now that still works and don't eat up VHS tapes. I got it because of the S/Video and I can play are old VHS tapes with S/Video to a DVD recorder S/Video input to save are old VHS tapes to DVD. With the way are other VCR's are not working and messing up VHS tapes it is very good to get them saved to DVD and this is about the best way using S/Video.
-Raymond Day
Buyer's review: -
Best VCR
I have no complaints. I love the picture quality. The picture quality is even further raised with features like VIDEO STABLIZER, VIDEO CALIBRATION, and you can change the sharp tone to "SHARP" for a sharp picture, "SOFT" for a smooth picture, and "AUTO" for use with VIDEO CALIBRATION. This VCR is the most reliable I have ever seen. Sometimes the picture quality is better that DVD recorders. Unlike DVD recorders, there are certain tapes that can record HDTV. Use that tape with its Super Video connection, and you will have a knock-out.
When you hook up your antenna to the VCR, then from the VCR, to the T.V., you get a super clear picture. (For antenna users) It also has VCR plus, so you can connect it to your cable box and it will automatically record for you, A S-Video connection, HI-FI, and an MTS decoder.
Buyer's review: 
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Good Value, Not Perfect, but A Perfection for viewing needs
Pros: Excellent value, great picture quality in S-VHS, jog/shuttle, S-Video in/outs, Easy setup, cables included, quality construction, lots of features, OK tracking, Super VHS ET mode, 400+ lines of resolution, Has 19u Heads For Taping In The Extended Mode, Can Record Super VHS On Standard Tapes, do I need to say more?!?!
Cons: Tracking problems in EP mode, flimsy, some color problems, Super VHS tapes may be hard to find and expensive, the menu system is kind of complicated, Clunky remote, traditional programming procedure, Front Display Panel
The Bottom Line
The HR3600U is a bargain ý the picture quality, S-VHS ability and features for $ are excellent.
Highly Reccommended!!
Introduction
My reason for purchasing this VCR was simple. I wanted an inexpensive VCR with S-Video inputs. For those who may not know, S-Video inputs allow the transfer of 400 lines of resolution, as opposed to the usual 260 or so transmitted via RCA connections. In theory, the higher the resolution is the better the picture looks.
Functionality
In addition to the VCR, there are a set of RCA cables and an S-Video cable included as well. Overall the unit is a piece of cake to setup. The unit has both RCA and S-Video jacks on the back, and a set of RCA jacks on the front. This makes it easy to hook up an external source (such as a camcorder or something) and record to VHS. I have my unit hooked up to my computer (it has a video card with S-Video out and RCA audio outs), and I havenýt actually used the input jacks on the front of the VCR. Another feature I really like is the simple 1-touch recording button on the unit. The way I have it set up, I can just reach up from my computer and hit it, and off it goes.
This unit has a jog/shuttle wheel which is used to perform all the rewinds and fast forwards. Iýll have to say, this is my first experience with a shuttle wheel. I like it! It just seems more cool than a ýrewindý or ýfast forwardý button. Lol The unit rewinds tapes faster than my old Zenith VCR.
The clock is easy to set as well. I think this is an area which has been greatly improved upon in recent years. For that matter, all the menu items are laid out in a common sense manner, which makes programming and such even easier.
I noticed some were saying they didnýt like the remote control, but I think it is just fine. Grant it, I donýt use it much, but the times I have used it, I havenýt encountered any problems with it.
Two other things I really like are (1) Having a time code counter display on the LCD so you know how much youýve recorded. (2) When you rewind, this little bar pops up on screen and shows you where you are relative to the length of the tape. Itýs not really super useful, but I just like knowing where Iým at.
Picture Quality
Iýll have to say that for $, this unit produces great quality dubs in regular VHS mode. Iýve been using it for several months now, and the video productions Iýve produced always come out looking very good. And thatýs the most important thing! I havenýt dubbed anything in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode yet because none of my projects have warranted that. I would imagine that the picture quality would be even more outstanding than the regular VHS mode though.
Nit Picks
While the outer enclosure looks nice, the unit ýfeels- cheap. I donýt think it would hold up too well under any kind of rough conditions. Hopefully this VCR will reside either in your home theater or a setup like mine where it stays put and isnýt moved around too much.
The cheesy ýglow in the darký keys on the keypad of the remote. I hate it when electronics manufacturerýs use these gimmicky things. They never work.
Conclusions
For the money, you just canýt beat this VCR. The ease of setup and great picture quality are this VCRýs strongest points. I highly recommend this VCR to anyone looking for a budget level VCR.
Buyer's review: 
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Unreliable, Warrantly Service a Joke
Unit started ejecting tapes. Sent it away for warranty service. Four weeks later got it back -- still broken. Took a week to get a response from JVC. Sending it back again. I wonder how long it will take this time. I wonder if they'll fix it.
When it worked, it was great. Now it's a doorstop, four months after purchasing it -- 5 weeks of which has been down time. Thanks, JVC.
Buyer's review: -
JVC is the best S-VHS for the money!
I have a HR-S3500U and most recently bought a HR-S3800U and am very pleased with both of them.
The picture quality in S-VHS ET mode is almost as good as the original DirecTV broadcast and much better than the tapes you get at the video stores.
Plus the price can;t be beat. Do yourself a favor and get the S-VHS over the standard VHS model. You will be glad you did in the long run!