Features:

  • Combination DVD Player and Hi-Fi VCR - Component/S-Video Output for DVD Player - Progressive Output (480p) for DVD Player
  • CD, MP3, and JPEG Playback - 4-Head Hi-Fi Stereo - Auto Head Cleaner
  • Flash Rewind: Rewind a T-120 tape in around 60 seconds
  • 19 Micron Heads for Optimized EP Recording - Fast/Slow Playback with Sound
  • TV Virtual Surround - Coaxial Digital Output - Remote Control
SLV-D281P is a great basic DVD VHS VCR combo!

As noted in other reviews, this model doesn't have a tuner or a coax connector, and also it won't record a DVD onto a VHS tape. I bought it in person (at Costco, our local "big box" wholesale store, so the deal was even sweeter), and I read the limitations on the outside of the box before I purchased. I also already knew our TV set had the required red, white, and yellow input jacks. It would be very frustrating to order online and not realize what connectivity this model includes... and doesn't include. We use this DVD/VCR combo with a standalone TV set which serves only as a monitor, with no TV broadcast access either by cable or airwaves. This model is excellent for this purpose. It was so easy to set up, I didn't even need to look at the instructions. If you can match red, white, and yellow plugs to jacks, and you understand the difference between "line in" and "line out," you can set this up in a couple minutes. If you are confused on those points, you can follow the instruction manual. Switching between VHS and DVD play is effortless and intuitive. If you are using the controls on the front of the unit, you can go from DVD to VHS play without adjusting anything. If you are using the remote control, you press a button to select either "DVD" or "VIDEO." If you have a Sony TV set, the remote control will work on that too! (We don't have a Sony TV, so we have to keep our old TV remote to adjust the volume, and turn the TV on and off.) Like all DVD players and VCRs, this combo should be placed on a level surface while operating. We learned this lesson the hard way when our old DVD player and VCR both broke down. We had them perched on top of the TV set and they were not level. We had trouble with discs skipping and tapes having tracking problems, until both machines stopped working completely. We built a new shelf just for our new SLV-D281P to keep it level, and playback is flawless. The most important thing to realize about this model is that the only connectivity is through the red, white, and yellow RCA jacks. If this fits with your existing equipment, or you can easily obtain any additional adapters you may need, then the SLV-D281P is an excellent choice.

Like brand new with remote

Like brand new with remote and the price was too low to miss .

Works Great

Used but works great. Just as advertised.

Sony SLV-D281P - AN EXCELLENT UNIT

When deciding to purchase a dvd/vcr combo the only things that concern me is the picture quality,ease of operation and the price. This inexpensive easy to use unit has an excellent dvd and vcr picture playback quality that is probably second to none. Remember-This is a dvd player and not a dvd recorder. Also keep in mind that this unit does not have a built in tuner. This means that in order for the unit to function you will need a separate tuner(such as a cable box or satellite box) THAT HAS audio/video jack outputs along with a television THAT HAS audio/video jack inputs. I am sure that the unit being tunerless is what makes for a better picture.

... install my player for me and I am very happy with this Sony DVD/VCR as it is exactly the ...

I just found someone to install my player for me and I am very happy with this Sony DVD/VCR as it is exactly the same as my previous player.

Definitely got my money's worth!!

This player is the bomb diggity, I bought one off eBay for $150.00 and I had problems with it from day 1, and granted this one isn't a dvd recorder like the other one was, but it plays DVDs & VHS, which was the ultimate goal !!! Well well worth the $7.99 price, I seriously thought it was a misprint, but I figured if I get screwed again it only cost me a smidge of the piece of crap I got from a seller on eBay !!!

Five Stars

It works good to be used

My spouse puts these babies to the test. It ...

My spouse puts these babies to the test. It lasted about three years. Which, in a normal use home would probably be ten years.

Five Stars

Nice Sony VCR/DVD Player. So far it works good. Product arrived fast and in great condition.

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