I remember VHS be nice as dvd, connected thru SCART  and vhs player with 4 heads. Those problems on vhs that are displayed here are from vhs tapes that recorded tv movie or bootleg tapes, non original or when the "head" gets dirty, and you have to clean it with some cotton wool and alcohol.,(reply>), Pieces of regular white printer paper with rubbing alcohol on them is probably the best way to clean the head, little to no particles or residue is left behind.,(reply>), I've been strongly advised to use strong kitchen towels instead of cotton wool on video heads because they don't have loose fibres that could get stuck.