I purchased this product in 2004. Within 2 weeks the VCR jammed with my tape in it. Additionally, the DVD door wouldnt open. Amazon replaced the product and I'm still dealing with problems with this combo unit intermittently. I have had a full good years use of this product , although I have possessed it for 3 years now.I am truly surprised and disappointed with JVC becasue prior to purchasing this product I had JVC VCR that I used since 1988- (It still works, but i thought I would upgrade to include a DVD player. The other unit is somewhere in storage. OH! Well you live and learn but never again.