What VCRs do you have?

[dj_fivos_sak]

Hello guys. I'm interested in learning about your VCRs. Any format, any brand, any age! I only have VHS and Beta and here's what I have in my collection so far:

VHS:
1979 JVC HR-3330TR (Working, multi system)
1982 National Panasonic NV-7500-EM (Part-working, no colour in PAL system)
1983 JVC HR-D120EM (No picture in play mode)
1984 Hitachi VT-8E (Working, portable with tuner)
1985 Grundig VS 310 P/S (Not working)
1986 National Panasonic NV-G10EM (Not working, power problem)
1992 Panasonic NV-FS200EG (Working, my main VHS/S-VHS machine)

Betamax:
1978-79 Sanyo VTC 9350M (2x, one working and one for parts)
1980 Fisher VBS 9000 (Working, clone of Sanyo VTC 5600P)
1981 Fisher VBR 330 (Working portable with camera. Clone of Sanyo VPR 5800. Tuner is missing)
1981 Sanyo VTC 5350 (Working)
1982 Sanyo VTC 5000 (Working but unable to set the clock)
1983 Sony SL-T30ME (Working but a little worn audio/control head)

I will get an AKAI VS-10 (Same as 3V23) soon so I will keep you posted and I will post photos. I hope you like my collection.

Fivos

[FERNSEH]

At home, a Ferguson FV39S S-VHS machine bought in 1989 and a Samsung SV-5000W which can function as a standards converter. Does PAL625/50 to NTSC525/60 and vice-versa. The Samsung was bought in 2002.

DFWB.

[dj_fivos_sak]

Is the Ferguson S-VHS a clone of the JVC HR-S8000?

Fivos

[ntscuser]

1998 Panasonic NV-HS950: needs a new loading motor collar plus a routine overhaul.

[John123]

Still have x2 Philips VR813 S-VHS machines, and one VR712 standard VHS. All three use the same version Panasonic G-Deck mechanism (minus the cue/ review motor).

[dj_fivos_sak]

Originally Posted by ntscuser

1998 Panasonic NV-HS950: needs a new loading motor collar plus a routine overhaul.

I scrapped a K-deck Panasonic but I don't have the motor. If I had it, I would give it to you

[dj_fivos_sak]

Originally Posted by John123

Still have x2 Philips VR813 S-VHS machines, and one VR712 standard VHS. All three use the same version Panasonic G-Deck mechanism (minus the cue/ review motor).

I know what you mean. The G2 deck with the extra motor for reverse search. My FS200 is one of these.

[FERNSEH]

Originally Posted by dj_fivos_sak

Is the Ferguson S-VHS a clone of the JVC HR-S8000?

I can't remember the model type of the similar specification JVC S-VHS machine. But perhaps HR-S8000 could be the one.

DFWB.

[ntscuser]

Originally Posted by dj_fivos_sak

I scrapped a K-deck Panasonic but I don't have the motor. If I had it, I would give it to you

That's okay thank you. I can find one easily enough, I'm just too lazy to get around to fitting it.

[Libratron]

Sony;

SL-F30 x5
SL-C9ES

Sanyo;

VTC-5150
VTC-5400

Toshiba;

V-9600

Libra

[steptoesyard]

I don`t have much nowadays but still have a few. I only have one VHS now (the model number escapes me) but it`s 20 years old, a multistandard system and works well. It`s in regular use.

Betamax wise I have 2 NEC PVC740`s which are very similar to the Sony C5, they use many of the same electronics, and the deck is the same with the addition of a separate reel motor and threading motor. These machines are infinitely more reliable than the Sony`s and never suffer from the servo wobbles etc.

Also I have a Sony C7 and a Sony T9, both work well.

I used to have many more but thinned the collection out and just kept my favourites

[ben]

Too many to remember but include the following:

VHS
Sony SLV-777 (early 90s, one working one not)
Sony SL-SX60 /SL-SV60 (x2, 1997, One French Secam L and Pal, one Pal BG)
Sony SLV-E80 (circa 1997)
Sony SLV-ER7UY multisystem (circa 1996)
Sony SLV-E720 (1996, working but cassette loader loose)
Sony SLV-SE620, SLV-SE727 (look identical , lightweight from circa 2003)
Sanyo VHR-H780 (circa 2002, works but needs new pinch roller)
SANYO VHR-8201SP (have two, circa 1991, digital effects, one working one not working)
Philips VR6870 (circa 1990, early Nicam, charlie mechanism jammed)
PHILIPS VR6670 (as above but mono)
Philips VR737 (circa 1995, needs setting up)
PHILIPS VR6585 (Pansonic G deck, 1993?) working but a bit noisy.
PHILIPS VR6920 (1987?) Panasonic clone, early hi fi deck, needs new heads, would love to get this one going.)
Panasonic NV-HD680 (circa 1998)
Panasonic NV-F55 (1992) One mechanically mistimed, one noisy.
Panasonic NV-FS100 (not working G deck mistimed)
Panasonic NV-730
Panasonic NV-250
Panasonic NV-777, 788 (1984? one working one wouldn't lace up last time used)
Panasonic NV-H70 (1987, early hi fi,)
Panasonic NV-H75 (1991?)
Panasonic NV2000 (1982?) no drum rotation)
Panasonic NV-G10, G12, G21 (several of each in workshop somewhere, untested)
Panasonic NV-D48 (two of these, 1992? one works one has PSU fault)
Panasonic NV-D80 (PSU needs a recap).
Hitachi VT8E portable same as yours, working.
Hitachi VT 598EM multisystem, chroma fault (needs recap and poss crystal).
SAMSUNG STV 7190P (1996?) TIME LAPSE working
Sharp 890ET multisystem, working.
Akai VS-8 (1984, one fo first LP decks, working but unused for at least 10 years)
JVC HR-D540 with teletext add on VPT unit, working
JVC HR-D140 (not working suspect optical sensors). Also have a Thomson and a Toshiba V66 clone of this.
JVC-HR-D750 (1988? fantastic early Nicam unit)
PHILCO PH-883V Linear STEREO (1984? JVC HR-D110?)
sAMSUNG VX-972 (x2, playback 12v decks)
GRUNDIG vs-922 (txt)


BETA
HF100 (X3) -1988?, one needs new pinch roller as creases in REW; the others work
SL-C30 (X2, 1984?, one grey one red case, grey working red needs new crystal as no chroma)
SL-C9 (1983, needs new A/c head)

VTC5000 (1982?, x2,one needs rebelting one needs new capstan motor)
VTC6500 (1983? can't recall if working, think tuner was bad)
Tosbiba V31 (as above)
Toshiba V5420 (1977 sanyo clone, big beast. Has stiff capstan needs overhauling)

I am sure I'll remember a few more later!
There is a pile of late 90s Amstrad, Goldstar, Philips etc in the workshop, mostly unremarkable 2 head mono decks )

[Sanbeta]

Here's my lot

VHS:

Sanyo VHRD4890e SVHS (X2) both fully overhauled and near mint.
Sanyo VHR1300e, fully overhauled excellent condition very first Sanyo 'own brand' UK model.
Sanyo VHR190e (X3) Also fully overhauled and excellent to mint.
Sanyo VHR874E (X6) With DVS (Digital view scan,sound with search) Two are mine and overhauled near perfect and the rest will be refurbished for sale.
Sanyo VHR790E, also serviced and mint.
Sanyo VHR899E, Excellent shape just needs an overhaul.
Sanyo VHRD500, (X3) Digital effects vcr. One is mine and may sell the other two ,all just serviced one good cosmetically the other mint too.
Sanyo VHR7700, One is mine and overhauled near mint the other very good also serviced.

Panasonic AG4700, SVHS,in excellent shape and overhauled.
Panasonic, HD650,also excellent and overhauled.
Panasonic NVHS800,mint and overhauled.

BETAMAX:

Sanyo VTC 5000mk11, MINT and overhauled.(only around 300 or these imported so rare)
Sanyo VTC 5150, Mint and overhauled.
Sanyo VTC 6500,Mint and overhauled.
Sanyo VTC M10, Mint and overhauled.
Sanyo VTC M20, Mint and overhauled.
Sanyo VTC M30, Mint and overhauled.
Sanyo VTC M40 (X5) Two are mine and mint , two are also MINT one very good and will be for sale soon, all fully overhauled.
Sanyo VTC NX100, Mint and overhauled.
Sanyo VHR7250 SUPERBETA (NTSC) Mint and overhauled.

I also have numerous 5000's 5150's,6500's, that need refurbishing for offer too.

Sony C9, Very good fully overhauled (plus another for sale later).
Sony SLF30, Mint condition fully overhauled.
Sony SLHF100, Mint condition fully overhauled.
Sony SLHF950, Mint condition fully overhauled.
Sony SLC30, Mint condition fully overhauled.

General V240A,(Toshiba V31b clone) In good shape overhauled but faulty tuner (not needed now anyways).

8MM:

Sony EVA300, Near mint in working order and overhauled.
Sony EVS700, Near mint but needs an overhaul.

I also have 6 other EVA 300's that I will be sorting out hopefully for offer soon. Seeing as help and assistance with these unique items seems virtually non excistent.

Note all the above have their original remotes, some original boxes and owners manuals ,all with all parts original or quality replacements.

Quite a collection I know but I've hung on to the really fantastic examples.

.......Kev

[stevehertz]

This list is probably only about 90% accurate as I have not done a stock check for over ten years. Some may have gone. But anyway, they're all up for grabs (sale that is).

V2000

Philips VR2020
Pye 20VR20
Philips VR2022
Philips VR2022
Pye 20VR22
Philips VR2023
Philips VR2023
Philips VR2324
Philips VR2334
Philips VR2334
Philips VR2334
Philips VR2120/2220
Philips VR2120/2220
Philips VR2414
Philips VR2350
Philips VR2350
Philips VR2840
Philips VR2351
Grundig 2x4 Super
Grundig 2x4 Super
Grundig 1600

Betamax

Sony SLC5
Sony SLC6 Mk1
Sony SLC6 Mk2
Sony SLC7
Sony SLC7
Sony SLC9
Sony SLC9
Sony SLC9
Sony SLC9
Sony SLC9
Sony SLC20
Sony SLC20
Sony SLC30
Sony SLC30
Sony SLC30
Toshiba V-9600B

VHS

Panasonic NV-HS830 S-VHS
Panasonic NV-SD40B
Panasonic NV-J42B
Ferguson FV301LV
Philips VR6560
Akai VS-10EK
Sony SL625-UB stereo
Sony SL625-UB stereo
Ferguson 3V23
Ferguson 3V23
Grundig VS200

VCR

Philips N1700
Philips N1700
Philips N1700
Philips N1702
Philips N1702

[electronicskip]

Wow, thats quite a collection.

I only have a few
Sony C5
Sony C7
Sanyo 5300
Philips V2000 (not sure of the model number)
Sanyo 9300
Ferguson 3V16
Sanyo VRC100P (Betacam camcorder boxed)

Im still after a Philips N1700 dead or alive but cant find one near to me and also an AKAI VS5 (No chance im guessing on that)

[dj_fivos_sak]

Originally Posted by ben

Too many to remember but include the following:

Panasonic NV2000 (1982?) no drum rotation)

BETA
HF100 (X3) -1988?, one needs new pinch roller as creases in REW; the others work
SL-C30 (X2, 1984?, one grey one red case, grey working red needs new crystal as no chroma)
SL-C9 (1983, needs new A/c head)

Let me correct some dates The HF100 is from 1984. The C30 is from 1983 and the C9 is from 1982. The NV-2000 is from 1981, the NV-777 is from 1982 and the 788 is from 1983. You can find the manufacture dates on Panasonic VCRs from the serial number on the back.

[steptoesyard]

Originally Posted by stevehertz

This list is probably only about 90% accurate as I have not done a stock check for over ten years. Some may have gone. But anyway, they're all up for grabs (sale that is).
Betamax
Sony SLC5
Sony SLC6 Mk1
Sony SLC6 Mk2
Sony SLC7
Sony SLC7
Sony SLC9
Sony SLC9
Sony SLC9
Sony SLC9
Sony SLC9
Sony SLC20
Sony SLC20
Sony SLC30
Sony SLC30
Sony SLC30
Toshiba V-9600B

How much are you asking for the betamax machines? I`m thinking the c5/6/7, they are my favourites. PM me please?

[Maarten]

Panasonic serial numbers:

letter = month (A through L)
number = last digit of year
2 letters = factory
remaining numbers = incremental part

@stevehertz: VR2351? What kind of machine is that? A variation on the VR2350?

[stevehertz]

Originally Posted by steptoesyard

How much are you asking for the betamax machines? I`m thinking the c5/6/7, they are my favourites. PM me please?

Will do!

[dj_fivos_sak]

Originally Posted by Maarten

Panasonic serial numbers:

letter = month (A through L)
number = last digit of year
2 letters = factory
remaining numbers = incremental part

Correct! My NV-7500 starts with A3 so it was made in January 1983