Does a Grundig GV 204 VPS VCR use a c-wrap type deck? - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Rick62008 · 23rd Mar 2013, 5:31 pm

I have found a non-functional Grundig GV 204 VPS vcr (mechanical problem) for €10 but i didn't bought it yet. Everything electronic wise seems to be working.

I would be interested in it if it used a c-wrap type deck, does anyone knows if it does? If not, and taking in account that the deck has a stuck tape inside (uknown mechanical problem), do you think this VCR would be worth for a €10 price tag?

Thank you in advance!

Maarten · 24th Mar 2013, 10:52 pm

I don't think there's any GV-series VCR that uses C-wrap. The early ones before 1993 or so, have a Panasonic G-deck while later ones sport a Philips Turbo drive. The last ones were bought in from various suppliers such as Sanyo. All M-wraps.

I suspect this one has the Panasonic deck.

Rick62008 · 25th Mar 2013, 1:16 am

Thank you.
That said it might not be worthy at all.

Cheers and thanks!

23rd Mar 2013, 5:31 pm	#1
Rick62008 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Braga, Portugal. Posts: 231	Does a Grundig GV 204 VPS VCR use a c-wrap type deck? I have found a non-functional Grundig GV 204 VPS vcr (mechanical problem) for €10 but i didn't bought it yet. Everything electronic wise seems to be working. I would be interested in it if it used a c-wrap type deck, does anyone knows if it does? If not, and taking in account that the deck has a stuck tape inside (uknown mechanical problem), do you think this VCR would be worth for a €10 price tag? Thank you in advance!

24th Mar 2013, 10:52 pm	#2
Maarten Dekatron Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haarlem, Netherlands Posts: 4,203	Re: Does a Grundig GV 204 VPS VCR use a c-wrap type deck? I don't think there's any GV-series VCR that uses C-wrap. The early ones before 1993 or so, have a Panasonic G-deck while later ones sport a Philips Turbo drive. The last ones were bought in from various suppliers such as Sanyo. All M-wraps. I suspect this one has the Panasonic deck.

25th Mar 2013, 1:16 am	#3
Rick62008 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Braga, Portugal. Posts: 231	Re: Does a Grundig GV 204 VPS VCR use a c-wrap type deck? Thank you. That said it might not be worthy at all. Cheers and thanks!