It seems as though the majaority of questions asked on this board are "how can I copy my old VHS tapes, including those with copyright protection, to DVD".
I am FAR from being an expert at this, and have no knowledge of equipment I have not purchased. This is what worked for me.
If you are not copying copyright material, all you need is a VHS player connected to a DVD recorder or a combo unit. (The experts do not recommend a combo unit, but space limitations may dictate otherwise).
If you intend to copy copyright material, you will need a stabilizer beween the VHS player and the DVD recorder.
The equipment I recently purchased were: Panasonic VCR Player (PV-V4525S) $60 RC Willey Panasonic DVD Recorder (DMRE20K) $200 RC Willey SIMA Corp stabilizer (GoDVD Model CT-200) $100 Amazon.com
Connecting this equipment is a cinch. With the exceptions of the CT-200, I didn't even have to read the instruction books to do it.
You can probably find everything on-line for a cheaper price. When comparing, be sure to consider taxes and shipping. Another consideration is the return policy in case of malfunctioning equipment.
Again, I am not an expert. I'm 63 years old and don't even own a cell phone----too complicated for me!!