Victor HR-20000 (1994)

 

Refined high-quality picture and sound. A magnificent prestige video deck that pursued the truest image and pushed the limits of Super VHS. What kind of Super VHS video deck should we have when pursuing the perfect image? Development of the HR-20000 began with a reexamination of all fundamentals. Numerous new innovations were incorporated into the head, amplifier, and digital signal processing circuitry, and the mechanism was designed to be simple and highly accurate, with improvements made to functionality and operability. The result was the HR-20000, which has solidified its reputation as the prestige model of Super VHS. SC pro head - JVC's high-performance head, which combines high output and low noise, has been further improved. The head width has been balanced to an optimal value. By eliminating crosstalk from adjacent tracks, recording characteristics have been improved, resulting in clearer image quality. Equipped with 629 Digital TBC - the key to stable images and low noise. This function corrects the time axis jitter of the scanning lines caused by tape movement and vibration. It significantly reduces the curvature and roughness of vertical lines, and also effectively corrects jitter-like hue fluctuations and high-frequency jitter, reproducing natural and stable images. Super Solid DD Mecha - Professional-grade high-precision mechanism, Super Solid DD mechanism. The two-reel direct drive and super impedance roller ensure stable tape running with virtually no tension fluctuation, reducing jitter. Furthermore, the full-loading, high-response design ensures high-speed, quiet FF and REW. 3D digital Y/C - A 3D digital Y/C separation circuit that delivers high-quality images on wide screens. The DP-1000 is equipped with a motion-adaptive Y/C separation circuit that eliminates pixel interference and cross color without affecting resolution in any direction, including diagonal directions. This enables the reproduction of fine details and the expression of a clear three-dimensional effect, delivering the high-quality images required in the widescreen era. 3D Hadamard NR - Beautiful details even when played back on a large screen. Digital Hadamard processing using frame memory significantly reduces minute noise added to the luminance signal during recording and playback. AI homme calibration - AI auto-calibration produces high-quality images that are not affected by the tape. The optimum recording level, which varies slightly depending on the tape being recorded, is detected and automatically set. This maximizes the capabilities of each individual tape, achieving high-quality recording and playback. Furthermore, the introduction of a new algorithm has sped up the calibration process to less than 10 seconds. It is also possible to correct changes in characteristics due to head aging. FET amplifier - A hyper-parallel FET preamplifier is used to achieve low noise from the ground up. The amplifier section, which has often been overlooked in the past, has been given a thorough upgrade in quality, with FET preamplifiers that amplify the same signal in parallel for each playback head. The 18 FET preamplifiers, with standard and triple amplification, significantly reduce noise below a few MHz. A thorough vibration-damping structure design eliminates vibrations that affect the image. Vibration control is enhanced by using high-density materials on the bottom and both sides of the chassis, vibration-damping steel plate for the bottom plate, and insulators with a triple suspension structure. NF Super Rewind - NF Super Rewind rewinds a 120-minute tape in just under a minute. If there is a large amount of tape to be rewound, high-speed rewinding is performed in the unloaded state. Airtight door - Airtight cassette door for quieter operation. The cassette slot is fitted with a double-action airtight door that provides a tight seal, blocking out internal noise from the tape and other components, resulting in quieter operation.

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SHARP VC-D100X (1987) | Stunning Hi-Fi Quality

 

Stunning high-quality images stimulate your creativity. Equipped with S-VHS, this digital high-fidelity video editor lets you edit videos and more. S-VHS (Super VHS) delivers stunning image clarity with a horizontal resolution exceeding 400 lines, approaching broadcast-grade quality. By raising the carrier frequency to 7.0 MHz and expanding the FM bandwidth, S-VHS achieves superior detail and reduced noise compared to standard VHS. Equipped with the SX-4 four-head system, S-VHS ensures smooth playback, precise jog-shuttle editing, and stable forward/reverse motion control. The Flying Erase Head allows professional-grade, seamless edits without image degradation. Creative playback options include Color Art, Painting, and Strobe effects for visual variety. High-fidelity sound recording with a dynamic range over 90 dB brings true Hi-Fi quality to your videos. Additional features include insert and dubbing functions, frame-accurate editing, multi-display outputs, and remote control operation—all housed in a premium, user-friendly design. It also feature a motorized slide-out control panel and a tilt panel jog-shuttle control. All this was available from Sharp in 1987...in Japan.

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TOSHIBA V-L70 (1984) | ViewStar Beta Hi-Fi

 

Brand: TOSHIBA

Model: V-L70

Year: 1984

As the diversification of high sound quality sources continued to progress, with the advent of stereo television broadcasts, audio multiplex broadcasts and video discs there has been a strong desire to achieve high-fidelity sound as well for home video tape users. This is what the Beta Hi-Fi is for. This system allows to achieve excellent sound comparable to digital audio, with flat frequency response from 20Hz to 20kHz and an impressive dynamic range of 80dB. All these are of course only suplimentary to the well known and high quality Beta video system including all picture enhancing methods and programmed recording. Size: 420x105x369mm (WxHxD) | Weight: 10.5kg. Available in black or silver with dedicated remote control. 

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PIONEER VX-7 (1984) | Hi.Vista Beta Hi-Fi

Brand: PIONEER

Model: VX-7

Year: 1984

Pioneer's Hi.Vista VX-7 uses the Beta Hi-Fi system to dramatically improve video sound quality. By the way, it has a frequency response of 20-20,000Hz, a dynamic range of over 80dB, and a wow/flutter of less than 0.005%, so no matter what you look at, it has the perfect performance as a high-fidelity master deck. Therefore, you can enjoy the high-quality sound and video to your heart's content. A wireless remote control (sold separately) allows you to perform picture searches at your fingertips. If you use the optional wireless remote control RU-7, you can quickly perform recording/playback, picture search, tuning, and dual audio main/sub switching. High-quality Hi-Fi recording is possible even in III (long-time mode), so you can easily enjoy long-term recording of FM broadcasts. The VX-7 is equipped with a PCM selector switch that allows digital recording using a PCM processor. (Hi-Vista VX-7 has a conventional audio track in addition to the Hi-Fi stereo audio track. Traditionally, audio tracks are recorded and played back in monaural.) Size: 430x105x375mm (WxHxD) | Weight: 11.8kg | Original model: Sony SL-2710

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Victor HR-X1 | HR-X1 Limited (1991) - Vivid Images and Sound

 

Brand: Victor (JVC)

Model: HR-X1 | HR-X1 Limited

Year: 1991

Vivid images, Evolution of beauty, heart-pounding high quality. How beautiful can a video be? The HR-X1 and X1 Limited are a new generation of high-definition super VHS video recorders that bring to another level Victor's original technology, the VHS system. In addition to the newly developed fast-response full-time full-loading super solid mechanism, a 19 micron track Sendust Super Crystal head is perfect for even higher image quality. The standard mode is equipped with a 58-micron super crystal head, and together with 3D digital YC separation/noise reduction, the total image quality is surprisingly beautifully polished. High Fidelity audio is also included, especially usefull for high quality recordings from the built-in "BS" satellite receiver. Two version of this model were available, the all black HR-X1 and the luxury silver model with wood side panels, the HR-X1 Limited.

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Panasonic NV-V10000 (1989) - S-VHS Video Master

 

Brand: Panasonic

Model: NV-V10000

Year: 1989

The NV-V10000 features a 5 Motor mechanism with a unique large capstan Direct Drive motor. There is also a large diameter impedance roller that will absorb tape vibrations more effectively. The top panel and bottom plate of the housing have a two-layer structure made of two vibration-damping steel plates and a viscoelastic material that will reduce external vibrations. The side panel (weighing 1.2kg on each side) are made of anti-vibration alloy made of zinc and aluminum alloy with added silicone. A high precision Amorphous Pro Head will give perfect S-VHS performance combined with Hi-Fi Stereo audio. There are also separate power supplies for A/V circuits and mechanism. Size: 460x159x497mm | Weight: 19.8kg

NEC VC-BS950 (1989) - S-VHS Parabola Video

 

Brand: NEC

Model: VC-BS950

Year: 1989

This NEC video recorder from 1989 is capable of making video recordings in S-VHS quality with Hi-Fi Stereo sound. Additionally it features a built-in satellite tuner which requires an additional external antenna (Parabola). Satellite broadcasting can be combined with terrestrial broadcasting and schedule recording on tape. The newly developed sattelite tuner features a 8x oversampling 18-bit digital filter/18-bit twin DAC with direct digital audio output (optical/coaxial). Other features include: New double azimuth 4 head/Small head/New preamplifier unit/New impedance roller/Audio dedicated stabilized power supply circuit, FE (Flying Erase) head, Digital special playback (digital memory/digital still/digital, Jet search (up to 27x speed), Real-time counter, Headphone output (with volume), Polarized power cord.

SONY PCM-HF10 (1985) - PCM Hi-Fi Stereo

Brand: SONY

Model: PCM-HF10

Year: 1985

Enjoy your dream digital recording with the ease of a cassette deck. Professional quality is now so accessible. A PCM processor and a video deck are combined into one. With the PCM-HF10, you can enjoy digital recording using the same method as compact discs (14-bit format, dynamic range of 85 dB or more, harmonic distortion of 0.007% or less) as easily as using a cassette deck. With a width of 355mm, all you have to do is connect it to your amplifier, just like you would a do with a cassette deck. All this combined with Sony's unique Hi-Band Beta hi-fi video system guarantees a fully immersive audio-video experience. External dimensions: Width 355 x Height 95 x Depth 348mm | Weight: 9.2kg

 

SANYO VZ-CS50 (1989) - S-VHS Hi-Fi Stereo

 

Brand: SANYO

Model: VZ-CS50

Year: 1989

In order to unleash the full potential of S-VHS, it is necessary to develop technology specifically for S-VHS, rather than taking-it as an extension of conventional VHS technology. Based on this idea, Sanyo focused on the chassis structure, which affects image and sound quality. A mid-mount system has been adopted. By locating the core mechanism in the center of the body, the influence of external vibrations is minimized, and at the same time, vibrations generated by the mechanism itself are distributed almost equally to the insulators at each corner and absorbed. By fundamentally improving the system design, was possible to achieve a high level of stability in tape running, which determines image and sound quality at the most fundamental level. Also Brass impedance rollers are installed on both the inlet and outlet sides of the cylinder, which are particularly effective in reducing screen distortion and color shift caused by unstable tape running. The large diameter impedance roller of 18mm on the inlet side reduces the low-frequency jitter component that mainly appears as large vertical line undulations, while the small diameter impedance roller of 10mm on the exit side reduces the small flickering undulations around 1kHz. The adopted S-VHS system offers high image quality aided by Digital noise reduction, digital tracking. For an audio dynamic range of 90 dB the Stereo Hi-Fi system was adopted. There is even more, the VZ-CS50 also features built-in satellite receiver, jog-shuttle control, "picture creative" color and sharpness control, title generator, flying erase head, insert dubbing, digital multiscreen. Stereo audio is also transmitted from the VZ-CS50 to the remote control where you can connect your headphones.

TEAC Sound Core (1989)

 

Relax and enjoy music. This is what the Sound Core Hi-Fi system is all about. Introduced by TEAC in 1989 the Sound Core system comprised three models the a-1, a-2 and a-3. The SOUND CORE series is a new form of audio system that was recommended to "modern people who are interested in both quality and design". The original promotional brochure also said that this is a: "Stylish European design that blends elegantly into your interior". The amplifier section of the a-1 model was 50W/ch, the a-2 was 30W/ch while the a-1 was 20W/ch. Only the a-1 and a-2 models featured auto-reverse cassette recorders but all models featured a CD player. The TZ-1 "AV furniture" was available separately, while the system had a wide range of loudspeakers available. First there was the TEAC Sound Core S-5 "designer model" and the S-100 but there was also a Tannoy Eclipse and a Mordaunt Short MS-35G available as additional units. The Sound Core systems had their dedicated remote controllers too, the RC-11 for the a-1 and a-2 models and the RC-33 for the a-3 model.    

TOSHIBA Diomage VS1 (1989) - S-VHS Hi-Fi Stereo VCR

 

Brand: TOSHIBA

Model: A-VS1

Year: 1989

Equipped with Toshiba's original high-precision digital editing function Diomage VS1, the precision of editing rivals that of professional digital video effectors. It allows title insert by video scanner, handwritten text included. Combined with true high image quality that fully brings out the clear images of S-VHS it will show you a completely new world of excitement. Hi-Fi Stereo audio recording with manual record level control and "professional" needle type VU meters completes this high class recorder. Original sale price: ￥262,200

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National NV-FS1000 (1988)

 

Brand: National

Model: NV-FS1000

Year: 1988

The NV-FS1000 is a S-VHS format VCR with a horizontal resolution of over 400 lines, Hi-Fi Stereo sound, jog/shuttle control and advanced editing functions. The Jog/shuttle search allows you to quickly find editing points and it can be controlled in both forward and reverse directions, from standstill to high-speed search. The Flying erase head allows for beautiful transitional editing. This suppresses noise and image disturbances in picture insert. Automatic editing function allows you to send only the necessary scenes to another video. The insert dubbing function allows you to insert other images and sounds into a recorded tape. The 5P socket allows connecting an external editing controller like the WM-EC200 or EC300. (National was a Matsushita Electric -today Panasonic - trade name)

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PIONEER WAVE 919 (1989)

 

Brand: PIONEER

System: WAVE 919

Year: 1989

The WAVE 919 from Pioneer is an advanced laser system compatible with CD, CDV, and LD while the VCR of this system features Hi-Fi Stereo recording. A series of digital picture memory functions allow picture in picture viewing, 12-screen multi display, still images. The amplifier has a power rating of 80W/ch with extra 7W/ch for Dolby Surround. The loudspeaker system is a vertical twin 2-way system with 14cm bass-mid, high-quality ceramic carbon dome tweeter and magnetic shielding. The multi-function remote controller is a programmable model. 

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Panasonic NV-FS65 (1989)

 

Brand: Panasonic

Model: NV-FS65

Year: 1989

The FS65 from Panasonic places a special focus on Hi-Fi audio recording. It is equipped with needle-type VU meter and separate left and right record level knobs but also independent audio transformer & high-speed active power supply. NEW high-speed switching circuit reduces switching noise. A High speed limiter improves sound rise and treble extension while Linear bandpass filter adds more clarity to sound. The FS65 features a vibration damping design with high mass side panels and insulators. The video section of the FS65 features a horizontal resolution of over 400 lines in S-VHS mode and it is equipped with Panasonics GT4w High Energy heads. For added visual comfort the VU meter and it's backlight can be turned off during video entertainment. The supplied remote control is also equipped with a jog shuttle control for accurate video frame search. An additional scanner "pen" is supplied for programming the VCR using barcodes published by TV magazines for each show.

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Victor HR-Z1 (1992)

Brand: Victor (JVC)

Model: HR-Z1

Year: 1992

The HR-Z1 was introduced by Victor (Japan Victor Company - JVC) in 1992. This model was dedicated to the 15th anniversary of the introduction of the VHS video system by JVC. It was another revolutionary model that added Digital Audio to the Super-VHS system. This Super-VHS model equipped with digital audio in addition to the 2ch 48kHz 16-bit mode that allows you to record "B-mode satelite stereo broadcast" in Digital Stereo was also equipped with a 4ch 32kHz/12-bit mode. Rotating Sendust heads in conjunction with an auto-calibration system that sets the optimal recording level according to the recording characteristics were used to achieve this audio performance. In addition to being equipped with Digital Audio, the image quality has also been "brushed up" in pursuit of next-generation video quality. An auto-calibration system that supports all standards and 3x recording modes for Super-VHS and VHS respectively enhances the tape's capabilities. All these technological advancement were housed in a honeycomb chassis with full brushed aluminum front for a luxorious execution.

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