It's sad that this great machine won't play. FF and REW work. Tapes load/eject with no ripping/damaging tape or getting stuck. The display works, though is a little dim from age. It's clean inside and looks like the cover has never been taken off until now for this video!
I didn’t buy this model because of other bills I had to take off, but it’s built like the 695, same solidly built, excellent video quality with all features. Get one and put it in your TV room so you can watch VHS movies:), you’ll be Glad you did:).