VCR and remote both Work perfectly. The JVC HR-S7800 takes Super VHS picture quality to the next level with 2MB Digi Pure System & 19 Micron Heads. "ET" mode allows S-VHS recordings with economical VHS tape. For powerful editing, JVC includes flying erase head, audio dub, and a front S-Video input. Plug n' Play offers easy setup & VCR Plus w/ Cable Eye makes timer recording simple too. A/V Compu Link provides one-touch operation with matching JVC components. High resolution Super VHS and VHS Super VHS ET Recording 19 micron width EP Heads DigiPure Technology w/ TBC and 2MB Frame Memory Hi-Fi Stereo with MTS Decoder VCR Plus+ with "Cable Eye" Cable Box Controller Shuttle Plus on Remote Jog/Shuttle on front of VCR Insert Editing with Flying Erase Head Audio Dubbing Dual Azimuth - 4 Video Heads + 2 Hi-Fi Audio Heads + Flying Erase Head Plug & Play Auto SP/EP timer Active Video Calibration Multi-Brand TV/Cable/DBS Compatible Remote w/Glow Keys Express Programming Child Lock AV Compu Link S-Video Input on Front Panel S-Video Output on Back Panel Rear AV Inputs, Gold Plated Front Inputs