An unusual JVC VCR

[Eric H]

I picked this up at Goodwill this morning, it's a JVC HR-D470U.

What caught my eye was the unusual way the tape loads on this player, it's sideways!

I've seen one before but didn't get it because it was trashed, this one is in very good condition, it's supposed to work but I haven't tried it yet.

It has "Rack" handles on it, was it ever in a rack was this just to make it appear more high end?

It's not a lightweight, I got tired of lugging it around while I was shopping, I can see a large transformer inside, I'm guessing mid 80's by the style.

It has a jack in the back for a wired "Pause Remote" it appears to be the only remote capability it has, sort of primitive for that time I'd think.

Edit: I just noticed the remote sensor on the front, so it does have remote.