RCA Selectavision...convertible?

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NOT sure if this VCR will work at ALL...wiht a totally dead battery. I KNOW some will not do so.

I was curious about that as well, hence why I tried to feed 12V in using my DC bench supply. Got up to about 2v before the current draw raced off and overdraw protection engaged. The PSU needs a good inspection.

The battery doesn't draw any current at charge, nor does it hold a voltage. A new battery is $20 so I'll just go that route.