http://i.ebayimg.com/t/NEC-DS8000U-MkII-Hi-Fi-VCR-Video-Cassette-Recorder-TOP-OF-THE-LINE-MINT-/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/xc0AAOxy79VRdf3B/$T2eC16R,!zoE9s5ne3OyBRdf3!oEm!~~60_57.JPGhttp://i.ebayimg.com/t/NEC-DS8000U-MkII-Hi-Fi-VCR-Video-Cassette-Recorder-TOP-OF-THE-LINE-MINT-/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/i5MAAOxy1klRdf24/$T2eC16N,!)!E9s2f!qbYBRdf2339Mg~~60_57.JPGhttp://i.ebayimg.com/t/VINTAGE-KODAK-MVS-MODULAR-VIDEO-8MM-VCR-HI-FI-Stereo-w-built-in-TUNER-READ-/00/s/MTE5N1gxNjAw/z/YGcAAMXQs~ZRjkJe/$(KGrHqJ,!rYFE37(0QwzBRjkJeVcBg~~60_57.JPGhttp://i.ebayimg.com/t/VINTAGE-KODAK-MVS-MODULAR-VIDEO-8MM-VCR-HI-FI-Stereo-w-built-in-TUNER-READ-/00/s/NTcwWDE2MDA=/z/v3QAAMXQVs1RjkI6/$T2eC16d,!y0E9s2S7)Y-BRjkI6G!s!~~60_57.JPGNEC Beta Video Cassette Recorder 83-A http://i.ebayimg.com/t/NEC-Beta-Video-Cassette-Recorder-83-A-Plug-in-Remote-and-45-Beta-Movies-/00/s/NzY4WDEwMjQ=/z/X04AAMXQhpdRqWcO/$(KGrHqF,!okFGo8bLzycBRqWcNQUUQ~~60_57.JPGhttp://i.ebayimg.com/t/NEC-N961U-Vintage-Hifi-Stereo-VHS-VCR-SERVICED-TESTED-/00/s/NDgwWDY0MA==/z/924AAOxyFrNRyHvW/$(KGrHqJ,!oIFGvmRIfqrBRyHvWjfzQ~~60_3.JPGNEC N961U http://i.ebayimg.com/t/MARANTZ-VR460HQ-Vintage-Hifi-Stereo-VHS-VCR-SERVICED-TESTED-/00/s/NDgwWDY0MA==/z/L54AAOxyYI9RyHij/$T2eC16RHJGYE9nooh7!oBRyHii6M+!~~60_3.JPGMARANTZ VR460HQ

According to the nameplate on the Kodak VCR, shows a Panasonic part number.
I didn't think Panasonic built 8mm equipment. :scratch2:

Pantysonic made some nice VHS decks...

http://videokarma.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=179346&stc=1&d=1373827480
http://videokarma.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=179347&stc=1&d=1373827480

Wow, I've got one of those NEC SVHS decks, and this is the first time I've seen any reference to it on the net. It's been a good machine since I changed the ruined cassette load motor, and the bad belts it had when I bought it.

Guess I will re-run my Mitsubishi HS-430U. Has every feature they could pack into it in '84-85: MTS Stereo tuner, HiFi Stereo, Dolby linear stereo, remaining time counter, manual audio levels, illuminated cassette well with a mirror system so you can see down into the cassette.


Top-door closed
Bottom-door open
http://videokarma.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=179348&stc=1&d=1373830770

Wow, I've got one of those NEC SVHS decks, and this is the first time I've seen any reference to it on the net. It's been a good machine since I changed the ruined cassette load motor, and the bad belts it had when I bought it.Two people I know have (or had) DS8000s. Quite nice machines!

Very hard to beat this machine. The Sony EDV-9500, but with nice wood side panels.

That's the EDV-9300, made for the Canadian market.

OK, thanks. The U.S. had the EDV-7500 with wood panels, but it was a less-feature-laden model. (I do not want to call any ED Beta VCR "stripped down".)

(I do not want to call any ED Beta VCR "stripped down".)
Unless it had actually been stripped, which would suck. I know about the 7500, slimmer with no jog dial.

The Kodak is a panasonic, ACJ is the code for them.
Good eyes spotting the tag part ##

73 Zeno:smoke:

I'm privileged to own an example of a very unique looking VCR, the Sony SL-HF2100. Not a single physical button on the unit, and the only switch is for selecting channel 3 or 4 output. Also is apparently the only consumer Betamax deck to sport S-video jacks. It didn't come with the matching remote, but for the price I paid, I'm not complaining too much. :) Pictures available at the top of this page (http://www.betainfoguide.net/Pix3.htm).
-Adam

Oops, never mind, not Beta!

Oops, never mind, not Beta!

It doesn't have to be a Beta VCR, it just so happens that several of the ones talked about were. It could be VHS, it could be U-Matic, it could be Cartrivision, it could even be V-2000! Speaking of which, here's a beautiful example of a V-2000 VCR from the Danish masters of style, Bang & Olufsen:

http://www.makarateyp.com/BO/VidRec/K9_2_B1.jpg

http://www.makarateyp.com/BO/VidRec/K9_2_B2.jpg

Would look right at home next to my Beogram 8000 (http://www.electronixandmore.com/adam/temp/beogram/bg8000_lidclosed.jpg). :beatnik:
-Adam

I had a temporary partial brain disfunction:headscrat and posted about the SLV-R1000 S-VHS machine having S-Video connectors and after posting realized you were talking about a consumer Beta having S-Video...

But since ai uploaded it, I'll re-run the picture anyway. Wish I had a pic of one with the door open and the LCD backlit panel lit up with its CCFL tube.

I remember about 10 years ago seeing a stack of these at Fry's on closeout for $499 ea.

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p72/tblazed/sony-slv-r1000sm_zps044ccfea.jpg (http://s125.photobucket.com/user/tblazed/media/sony-slv-r1000sm_zps044ccfea.jpg.html)

I'm privileged to own an example of a very unique looking VCR, the Sony SL-HF2100. Not a single physical button on the unit, and the only switch is for selecting channel 3 or 4 output. Also is apparently the only consumer Betamax deck to sport S-video jacks. It didn't come with the matching remote, but for the price I paid, I'm not complaining too much. :) Pictures available at the top of this page (http://www.betainfoguide.net/Pix3.htm).
-Adam
Those look really nice with the control panel folded down and lit up. Do you have the original, undamaged remote with this? Someone on eBought wants $1300 (I think) for one whose remote has a cracked screen. There is another remote with it, but it only performs the basic functions.

http://wegavision.pytalhost.com/Fisher/fisherCar/fisher19.jpgVery hard to beat this machine. The Sony EDV-9500, but with nice wood side panels.

just piece of cake (http://vintageelectronics.betamaxcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?718-The-gorgeous-lookind-W-D-S-VHS-vcr-ever-maden-for-you-is):tresbon::deal::rockon::guitar::ntwrthy:
DOMESTIC vcr with equalizer +SPECTRUM ANALYZERhttp://vintageelectronics.betamaxcollectors.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=517&d=1373574433Toshiba Hi-Fi VHS A-GX1 NEC vc-ds3000 TOSHIBA A-VS1 H (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=_9bARF0aQ5o#t=467s)R-S10000 (http://www5d.biglobe.ne.jp/~umazaki/av/old/victor-s10000.jpg)Sony WV-D10000 DV/S-VHS SHARP S-VHS VC-BS500 Mitsubishi HV-V7000 Panasonic NV-V10000 Victor S-VHS HR-Z1 (http://www.yuugao.jp/etoile/15thAnniversary/HR-Z1_0.jpg)
Hitachi vt-pcm1 (http://www.hi-files.com/forum/index.php?/topic/19164-hi-fi-video-rekorderi/page-2#entry324581)http://www.yuugao.jp/etoile/VT-PCM1/PICT0324.JPGhttp://i13.ebayimg.com/05/i/001/07/39/f168_1.JPGhttp://ist1-2.filesor.com/pimpandhost.com/1/_/_/_/1/W/M/R/k/WMRk/Picture%20087_m.jpg (http://www.pimpandhost.com/image/14010842-original.html) http://ist1-2.filesor.com/pimpandhost.com/1/_/_/_/1/Y/R/2/q/YR2q/Picture_m.jpg (http://www.pimpandhost.com/image/14503562-original.html)https://auctions.c.yimg.jp/img353.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/users/5/5/2/6/yuna_kagurazaka_2247-img600x450-1323005500h4nz3l59896.jpgFM transmitter is apparently something that can make surround environment easily if there is this F30 TV, stereo and that of the boombox in what the FM skip the rear sound.
SANYO VHR-D4890 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/SANYO-VHR-D4890-S-VHS-DIGITAL-Made-in-Japan-siehe-Bilder-/121141984330?pt=DE_TV_Video_Elektronik_Videorecord er&hash=item1c349ffc4a)http://cdn04.trixum.de/upload2/4600/4559/1/1fc20efb1433473d11db3ed49d9f06e93.jpg
Transmission frequency of the FM 78.0MHz.

Those look really nice with the control panel folded down and lit up. Do you have the original, undamaged remote with this? Someone on eBought wants $1300 (I think) for one whose remote has a cracked screen. There is another remote with it, but it only performs the basic functions.

Unfortunately, my SL-HF2100 didn't come with that (in)famous touchscreen remote. I'd like to find a remote which at least performs the basic functions, but am not sure what to look for. In any case, I think I did fairly well for $20, remote or not. :D
-Adam

Unfortunately, my SL-HF2100 didn't come with that (in)famous touchscreen remote. I'd like to find a remote which at least performs the basic functions, but am not sure what to look for. In any case, I think I did fairly well for $20, remote or not. :D
-Adam
Whoa, you sure did do well! The remote you want is the RMT-V30. I have been in touch with whomever has that thing listed, just to inquire about the "replacement" remote. Did so last month.

http://www.radiomuseum.org/images/radio/akai_tokyo/video_cassette_recorder_vs_10eg_1290252.jpgSaba Ultracolor VR6024 (http://www.marcelstvmuseum.com/saba%20ultracolor%20vr6024%20totaal.html)http://hpbimg.marcelstvmuseum.com/saba%20ultracolor%20vr6024%20totaal01.jpghttp://www.ring24h.homepage.t-online.de/!ebay/2012_05/wo_1/sabavid_10.jpgJVC HR-7700EG (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Klassiker-Saba-VR-6024-VHS-Videorecorder-baugleich-JVC-HR-7700-80er-Jahre-/161065679303)http://www.ring24h.homepage.t-online.de/!ebay/2012_05/wo_1/sabavid_03.jpghttp://www.ring24h.homepage.t-online.de/!ebay/2012_05/wo_1/sabavid_06.jpghttp://www.ring24h.homepage.t-online.de/!ebay/2012_05/wo_1/sabavid_00.jpghttp://ist1-1.filesor.com/pimpandhost.com/1/_/_/_/1/X/w/1/O/Xw1O/Picture%20102_m.jpg (http://www.pimpandhost.com/image/14184472-original.html)

A little something I got the other day.

^^ wired remote ?

It certainly does have one.

I have a Panasonic PV-4022 mono VHS VCR. Still works like new after 11 years, although I don't use it for recording anymore, just for playing the old VHS tapes in my collection. The automatic clock set function does not work any longer since the DTV transition. This feature used a special XDS (extended data signal) to set the clock; the signal was transmitted (in the vertical blanking interval, if I remember correctly) by PBS television stations, but when DTV came along that signal disappeared. :no: Oh well, since I don't use the deck anymore for recording that doesn't matter.

One thing about some of these old VCR's. They may be built like tank and be reliable, but the power consumption is something else! Not exactly economical.

One thing about some of these old VCR's. They may be built like tank and be reliable, but the power consumption is something else! Not exactly economical.
Perhaps, but I doubt that they consume as much power over DVD players as flat-screens do over CRT sets.

"Panasonic" N.V-G7, N.V.-630 PX.

You can see a lot of machines around here :banana: http://www.oldvcr.tv/main/

Gotta put my 1985 Zenith VR 2000 JVC built VCR out there.

Sure it's mono, but the thing hasn't let me down! and has been trouble free since i got it last summer. :D

http://videokarma.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=183582&d=1405308700

i have an old sharp from around 1985-86.vhs,the remote wouldnt even change the channels!however,it still to this day.produces a picture with near dvd quality.i paid 169.00 for it from sun tv here in columbus.broke down once when the pinch roller bound up.i also have a beta machine and a video recorder from wbns tv channel 10.it weighs 60 plus pounds

https://archiwum.allegro.pl/ns-old-de0/846cd97713353eea481e918d814a715144d3149c5f27d0948d 65a86ed530fde0http://ist1-1.filesor.com/pimpandhost.com/1/_/_/_/1/X/w/1/O/Xw1O/Picture%20102_m.jpg:banana:

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/yoAAAOSw7GRZGdnq/s-l1600.jpg:banana:http://www.zinvtrworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/DSC_2279.jpghttps://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/6LEAAOSwhilbWewN/s-l1600.jpgSamsung SV-7000W:banana:Panasonic AG-W3

I think the best looking VCRs, are the high end top loaders from the late 1970s. The solid build quality, the positive feel of the piano key buttons, brushed metal finishes. They look more like high end stereo equipment of the era, than the later plastic built to a price machines.

I also like the looks of the two piece units, where the tuner and VCR are separate, with the idea that the VCR portion can be used as a portable. I used to have an AKAI from about 1977, which I had tons of fun with. It's long gone now, I wish I still had it.

https://scontent-sof1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/15965625_10154984519813982_2621756608694609888_n.j pg?_nc_cat=110&_nc_ht=scontent-sof1-1.xx&oh=3e6b5bdd1fd1af3300d82c8ad96bf78e&oe=5CBA0E25https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/EK4AAOSwMhVcDZJn/s-l1600.jpghttps://web.archive.org/web/20190201194513/https://www.ebay.com/itm/RCA-VKP950T-Selectavision-5-Head-Video-Cassette-Recorder-VCR-VHS-Top-Loading/401695889630?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.M BE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D55991%26meid%3D9caba460314a4db 3bdbc20a16f537604%26pid%3D100008%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D 3%26sd%3D382663680072%26itm%3D401695889630&_trksid=p2047675.c100008.m2219:tresbon:

Here's some of my favorites:

Quasar VR-1000 "The Great Time Machine" (1976)

Zenith JR-9000 Beta (1978)

RCA VBT-200 VHS (1977)

RCA VKT-700 'dimensia' VHS (1985)

Zenith VR-2300 with sideways tape loading mechanism (1987)

Here's some of my favorites:

Quasar VR-1000 "The Great Time Machine" (1976)

Zenith JR-9000 Beta (1978)

RCA VBT-200 VHS (1977)

RCA VKT-700 'dimensia' VHS (1985)

Zenith VR-2300 with sideways tape loading mechanism (1987)

COOL RCA :thmbsp:

HERE a flip-up CASETE door DISPLAY

https://s.sbito.it/images/01/011048264484333.jpg
And SAP LIGHT Vintage RCA VPT395 HQ
https://web.archive.org/web/20190207232945/https://www.ebay.com/itm/264132502049?ViewItem=&item=264132502049&fromMakeTrack=truehttps://web.archive.org/save/_embed/https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/dY8AAOSw5vxcOZen/s-l1600.jpghttps://www.picclickimg.com/00/s/NjAwWDgwMA==/z/jQsAAOSwo41ZeMNY/$/NEC-N979U-VCR-Working-w-Remote-_57.jpg:banana:

Here's some more pics of the VKT700. And my other RCA Dimensia VCR, the VPT630HF (1987). I believe RCA also made a third version of the Dimensia VCR, the VPT695HF, which was SVHS, but I don't have that one.

Here's more pics of the sideways loading Zeniths. I have 3 of them: The VR2300 again, the VR3300, and the vertically-oriented VRD530HF (1988). The VRD530HF doesn't work, it's completely dead, probably something wrong with the power supply...

Here's more pics of the sideways loading Zeniths. I have 3 of them: The VR2300 again, the VR3300, and the vertically-oriented VRD530HF (1988). The VRD530HF doesn't work, it's completely dead, probably something wrong with the power supply...
CONGRATULATIONS,SIR-YOU have a flagship vcr of Zeniths
:thmbsp::thmbsp::thmbsp::tresbon::banana:
:grnbounce:


https://books.google.bg/books/content?id=tAAAAAAAMBAJ&hl=bg&pg=PA74&img=1&zoom=3&sig=ACfU3U017q0sohMG_rzBtvIu-UGuIMT8GQ&w=1280https://img.newspapers.com/img/thumbnail/82597789/400/400/0_0_5346_6531.jpg?cs=604800Zenith VRE550HF S-VHS VCR Video Cassette Recorder

Here's some more pics of the VKT700. And my other RCA Dimensia VCR, the VPT630HF (1987). I believe RCA also made a third version of the Dimensia VCR, the VPT695HF, which was SVHS, but I don't have that one.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll310/shaorin-chan/RCA%20DIMENSIA/VPT-640HF4.jpg

That's the one I need to complete my set of Dimensia VCRs!

I do have a Zenith VRE550HF :yes: :D Actually, I have two of them, but the other one (I think) has a bad head.

That last pic is most of my collection of RCA and Zenith front loading VHS VCRs.

From the top down:

Zeniths on the left (all working):
VR3300
VR2300
VRE550HF
VRE510HF
VR4000
VR3000

RCAs on the right (all working but for the proscan which is currently eating tapes)
PSVR61 proscan
VPT630HF dimensia
VMT597
VMT395
VKT700 dimensia
VKT300

Zenith made a console with a side pocket that the highboy sideloader sat in.

That's the one I need to complete my set of Dimensia VCRs!

I do have a Zenith VRE550HF :yes: :D Actually, I have two of them, but the other one (I think) has a bad head.

That last pic is most of my collection of RCA and Zenith front loading VHS VCRs.

From the top down:

Zeniths on the left (all working):
VR3300
VR2300
VRE550HF
VRE510HF
VR4000
VR3000

RCAs on the right (all working but for the proscan which is currently eating tapes)
PSVR61 proscan
VPT630HF dimensia
VMT597
VMT395
VKT700 dimensia
VKT300
And Zenith Video Cassette VHS Tape
https://66.media.tumblr.com/219d5881ebc8940b39096542c604231a/tumblr_peutakhCR31usyxujo1_1280.jpg Please to make more detail CLOSE Up video view [or take a picture ] on vertically-oriented VRD530HF (1988) display tube with Light turned on
like that https://youtu.be/MKsUV8K1ssQ?t=1203
THANKS A LOT
:thmbsp:

https://auctions.c.yimg.jp/images.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/image/dr000/auc0412/users/bd2b2d7168c44bfc2f2fe397cbcc3438af3cb3bb/i-img1152x648-1546182278uwosqo697904.jpghttps://auctions.c.yimg.jp/images.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/image/dr000/auc0411/users/f55963319bb5ad8d41b8805dbe855b3710f0da66/i-img1200x989-1542778218zwhaij420722.jpg

Guess I will re-run my Mitsubishi HS-430U. Has every feature they could pack into it in '84-85: MTS Stereo tuner, HiFi Stereo, Dolby linear stereo, remaining time counter, manual audio levels, illuminated cassette well with a mirror system so you can see down into the cassette.


Top-door closed
Bottom-door open
http://videokarma.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=179348&stc=1&d=1373830770

HERE A low hifi model https://youtu.be/Eg66x-_Dba0?t=57

Very hard to beat this machine. The Sony EDV-9500, but with nice wood side panels.

https://blog-imgs-89-origin.fc2.com/b/a/l/baltomutt/IMG_5535.jpg:banana:https://auctions.afimg.jp/item_data/image/20111106/yahoo/e/e115977894.2.jpghttps://translate.google.co.jp/translate?hl=bg&tab=wT&sl=auto&tl=en&u=https%3A%2F%2Fja.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FS-VHS

Zenith made a console with a side pocket that the highboy sideloader sat in.

Please to make more detail CLOSE Up video view [or take a picture ] on vertically-oriented VRD530HF (1988) display tube with Light turned on
THANKS A LOT
:thmbsp:

I can't get you a picture of the VRD530HF turned on because it won't turn on :sigh: I need to figure out what's wrong with the power supply first. Anybody ever have one of those consoles it fits in? They seem even rarer than the VCRs. I've never seen one.

I'll take a better picture of the VRE550HF SVHS turned on when I get some more time later this week.

I can't get you a picture of the VRD530HF turned on because it won't turn on :sigh: I need to figure out what's wrong with the power supply first. Anybody ever have one of those consoles it fits in? They seem even rarer than the VCRs. I've never seen one.

I'll take a better picture of the VRE550HF SVHS turned on when I get some more time later this week.

I MEAN Please to make more detail CLOSE Up video view [or take a picture ] on vertically-oriented VRD530HF (1988) display tube with Light ON The CAMERA turned on like this http://www.videokarma.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=198222&d=1549589458
THANKS A LOT:thmbsp:

a great find
HITACHI Video Deck V - F90EM (JU) F90 VHS Player Stereo HiFi Multi System Japanhttps://web.archive.org/save/_embed/https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/2jcAAOSwoBtW5EN2/s-l1600.jpghttps://web.archive.org/web/20190211201754/https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/TdQAAOSwZQxW5EN2/s-l1600.jpghttps://web.archive.org/web/20190211201405/https://www.ebay.com/itm/HITACHI-LCD-DISPLAY-WITH-SENSOR-F90EM-VHS-Player-Stereo-HiFi-Multi-SYSTEM/172593822217?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.M BE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D55991%26meid%3D3d02019c345c424 091d795f4a73d4717%26pid%3D100008%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D 5%26sd%3D163500605218%26itm%3D172593822217&_trksid=p2047675.c100008.m2219:banana:https://web.archive.org/web/20190211201029/https://www.ebay.com/itm/163500605218

How 'bout some Pro VCR? JVC BR-6400U

weighs 50 lbs, transport is built on a thick aluminum block, everything is direct drive except the loading mech and ejector mech. My best performer picture wise. Too bad about the lack of HiFi audio, though the linear audio performance is pretty good.

:yes:Just check this beauty https://auctions.afimg.jp/item_data/image/20140814/yahoo/b/b160492536.1.jpghttps://auctions.afimg.jp/item_data/image/20140814/yahoo/b/b160492536.2.jpghttps://auctions.afimg.jp/item_data/image/20140814/yahoo/b/b160492536.3.jpg

Here's close up pictures of the display on the Zenith VRD530HF and VRE550HF. I'm not very good at photography, and even worse with the cell phone.

I love these pics man, they are great for documenting these rare systems.https://66.media.tumblr.com/8f8388d6681fa9984ba6ea450d47ab59/tumblr_orgd9nXHOm1tdhimpo1_500.gifhttps://youtu.be/8602NAgiFFo?t=285
Minolta Video System MV-500 Shttps://imgur.com/gallery/NuOGxajhttps://i.imgur.com/bP5YMkI.jpg
:thmbsp::tresbon::yes:

How 'bout some Pro VCR? JVC BR-6400U

weighs 50 lbs, transport is built on a thick aluminum block, everything is direct drive except the loading mech and ejector mech. My best performer picture wise. Too bad about the lack of HiFi audio, though the linear audio performance is pretty good.

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/zNQAAOSwt5hYfj5G/s-l1600.jpgSony PCM-9000 Master Disc Recorderhttps://youtu.be/VOb_HqK0_RA?list=LLuQW8vFvn0jEUHp_grwteyQ&t=617

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Here's more pics of the sideways loading Zeniths. I have 3 of them: The VR2300 again, the VR3300, and the vertically-oriented VRD530HF (1988). The VRD530HF doesn't work, it's completely dead, probably something wrong with the power supply...
https://www.analogalley.com/m_zenith.htm
a 1988 Zenith VRD530HF, manufactured by JVC. It was an unusual take on VCR design and as far as I know, nobody else made anything like this. Plus, it and a non-stereo version were the only ones Zenith ever had.

I've bought and sold quite a bit of stuff since I moved from WI to AZ.

Here is most of my current VCR and video equipment collection:

1st pic:

RCA VKT426 - working, but I don't have the remote
RCA VKT700 dimensia - working, with the original remote
RCA VPT630HF dimensia - working, with the original remote
RCA VPT695HF dimensia SVHS - eats tapes, but I have the original remote, box, manual, etc...

2nd pic:

RCA VBT200 - working
RCA VBT200 - working mechanically, but trouble reproducing correct colors
RCA VDT600 - working except for dead clock
RCA VDT600 - untested (probably at least needs belts)

RCA SJT400 CED player - not working
Realistic CED player - working

3rd pic:

Zenith JR9000 Beta VCR - working mechanically, also trouble with color
Zenith KR9000 Beta VCR - untested (probably at least needs belts)
Zenith VR8500PT Beta VCR - working mechanically, but displays nothing put static when I play a tape
Zenith VR8910PT Beta VCR - untested (probably at least needs belts)

RCA SFT100 CED player - working
RCA SFT100 CED player - needs stylus
Magnavox VH8010 laserdisc - working, missing remote

4th pic:

Zenith VR3000 - working, missing remote
Zenith VR4000 - working, with original remote
Zenith VR2300 sideways loader - working, missing remote
Zenith VR3300 sideways loader - weird jittery picture, seems to have horizontal sync troubles, also missing remote

5th pic:

Magnavox VH8000 laserdisc - untested
Panasonic NV2125 U-Matic - untested

6th pic:

Quasar VR1000 "great time machine" VX format - untested

Might as well post the rest of it (all this stuff is working):

1st pic:
RCA VKT300

2nd pic:
RCA VKT385 & VMT395

3rd pic:
RCA VMT597

4th pic:
Zenith VR1820

5th pic:
Zenith VR1830 (sideways loader)

6th pic:
RCA VMT395
Sears Beta VCR
Sears CED player
Proscan laserdisc

Zenith JR9000 Beta VCR - working mechanically, also trouble with color


Adam, I recently fixed color on my 2 JR9000 decks. This video helped me greatly https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Z6XYJrT3NI

One thing he doesn't explain is you also want to adjust the playback video amps (the pots were labeled 1H and 2H PB level) on the YC-L board under the playback mech. You want to connect the RF out of the deck to a TV to do this instead of using video out (the monitor I was using wouldn't show the issue on the video input). Basically you want to use the decks tuner to see what normal video level should be (brightness wise) then hit play and adjust 1H and 2H to take the excessively dark video, that you'll probably find you have, and return it to a normal brightness level comperable to what the decks tuner gets.

IIRC I bought a Zenith SVHS deck off of you...The same VCR repair kick I recently was on that fixed the Beta decks also fixed that SVHS (though I had to part out a working Zenith VHS-HiFi deck with the same mech to that).

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Adam, I recently fixed color on my 2 JR9000 decks. This video helped me greatly https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Z6XYJrT3NI

I watched that guy's SL7200 video last week hoping he would run across that color issue, but that one worked fine after he got the mechanical issues sorted. Looks like I just picked the wrong video.

That "Toshiba"...
And with that "Hitachi" I couldn't find any pic.
Didn't know that under the "Minolta" brand they made V.C.R.'s. I'm a "Minolta" fan.
Oh my soul! http://www.videokarma.org/showthread.php?t=258979

That "Toshiba"...
And with that "Hitachi" I couldn't find any pic.
Didn't know that under the "Minolta" brand they made V.C.R.'s. I'm a "Minolta" fan.
Oh my soul! http://www.videokarma.org/showthread.php?t=258979https://www.studiosoundelectronics.com/minolta.htm
Minolta
MV-20S
MV-305
MV-605
MV-60S
MV-705
MV-120F
MV-120S
MV-160
MV-500S
MV-900S
V-700S :thmbsp:https://auctions.c.yimg.jp/images.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/image/dr000/auc0112/users/4b53b280149567fb42a68d3a966e8c2539968c30/i-img1200x800-1607865565yrqthl1076503.jpghttps://auctions.c.yimg.jp/images.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/image/dr000/auc0112/users/4b53b280149567fb42a68d3a966e8c2539968c30/i-img1200x800-16078656154gxpp41062602.jpghttps://auctions.c.yimg.jp/images.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/image/dr000/auc0112/users/4b53b280149567fb42a68d3a966e8c2539968c30/i-img1200x800-1607865644xqjls721737.jpghttps://auctions.c.yimg.jp/images.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/image/dr000/auc0112/users/4b53b280149567fb42a68d3a966e8c2539968c30/i-img1200x800-16078656449mofcu41329.jpg

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Zenith BASE TAC CONNECTORnovel approach us1ng
both a two position RF switch device and
the Video/Audio outputs of a baseband
CATV decode1· through the VCR' s built in
Tuner/Aux. input selector. Some new
VCRs even allow the unattended selection
of "Tuner" or "Auxiliary" inputs as part
of the multi-event programming. With
such a VCR, this system allows for all
of the desired functions. In operation,
however, it is not as simple as it
looks. Although there 1s apparently
only one two-position RF switch to be
concerned with, there are two more twoposition switches in the VCR <TV;VCR
switch and Tuner/ Aux. swi t.ch) which must
be manipulated.:banana:BASE .IA.C
Perhaps the ultimate and Jo~est cost
VCR-Cable interface is the "Afterburner"
approach. This system is so named because the premium pro~ram descrambling
IS performed after the subscr1ber receivin!l; equipment's tuner-IP, and demodulation stages. The system depends upon
Baseband scrambling techniques, in-band
addressing data, and home equipment capable of being adapted. The Zenith
BASE-TAG product is a good example of
this technique and is compatible with
Zen1th' s Z-TAC SSAVI scrambling.