Vector Research was a company based in California, USA which offered a selection of Hi-Fi components at very competitive prices. While some of their components were rebadged Japanese models (see VCX-650 made by NEC) the VCX-800 presented here is an original and unique model ... Made in Japan. The VCX-800 is built around a microprocessor controlled 3-head (Sendust) - two motor - dual capstan mechanism. A built-in 4-kilobyte microprocessor will perform a series of "Compucounter" functions such as, remaining time display in minutes and seconds and a series of search functions. The VCX-800 has a 400-15,000Hz sweep tone oscillator and a fixed frequency oscillator, with continuously variable record calibration and bias across the entire frequency spectrum, visually displayed. For accurate recording level adjustment there is a 24-segment LED level meter. The deck is also equipped with a wide range of Dolby systems, Dolby B and C noise reduction, Dolby FM for encoded radio transmissions and Dolby HX headroom extension. For dbx encoded tapes the deck could be used with the matching VRX-9500 receiver that also provided (via cable) timer operation of the cassette deck. Technical data: Frequency response 20Hz-21kHz metal, 25Hz-10kHz Chrome, 25Hz-17kHz Normal (Specifications determined using TDK MA, SA, AD tapes) | Dimensions: 440x142x371 mm | Weight: 9.8 kg.
