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Old 02-15-2014, 11:41 AM
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I always used VTR to refer to units that used loose tape on reels that you had to manually thread (1/2" EIAJ, 1", 2" quadruplex, etc.).

VCR properly refers to units that take tape in pre-packaged, self-threading cassettes, such as U-matic, betamax/betacam , 8mm, and VHS.
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