In a video tape recorder of the invention, a position adjusting mechanism for adjusting the X distance comprises a support plate 6 having a control head mounted thereon, a pivot pin 16 pivotally supporting an end of the support plate 6 on a chassis 1, a clamp piece 7 holding a portion 60 of the support plate 6 on the chassis 1 by clamping to give resistance to the pivotal movement of the support plate 6, and a screw 91 engaging another end of the support plate 6 with play for permitting the pivotal movement of the support plate 6 and fixing the end to the chassis 1 at an optional position within the range of the play. The clamp piece 7 comprises a receiving portion 71 for receiving the rear surface of the portion 60 of the support plate 6 and a holding portion 72 for holding the front surface of the support plate portion 60 under pressure. The portion 60 of the support plate 6 is inserted between the receiving portion 71 and the holding portion 72 by a press fit.