Panasonic PV-7450
The Panasonic PV-7450 is a mid-1990s 4-head Hi-Fi Stereo VCR from the popular Omnivision lineup. It was positioned as a high-performance consumer deck, offering a significant audio upgrade over standard mono VCRs of the era.
Condition:
Fully Refurbished (Cleaned Inside and Out)
What's In The Box:
Compatible Remote Control
RCA Cable
HDMI Converter
1. Video & Audio Performance
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4-Head Design: Provides a clear, stable picture during still-frame, slow-motion, and high-speed search modes.
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Hi-Fi Stereo Sound: Capable of recording and playing back high-fidelity stereo audio with a wide dynamic range (up to 90dB), making it ideal for home theater setups.
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MTS (Multi-channel Television Sound): Includes a built-in decoder for receiving stereo TV broadcasts and SAP (Secondary Audio Programming).
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Super VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB): Allows you to watch S-VHS tapes on this standard VHS deck (though they will play at standard VHS resolution).
2. Convenience & Search Features
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Commercial Advance: Automatically marks the beginning and end of commercial breaks during recording and can skip them during playback.
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Movie Advance: Helps you skip past previews on rented or purchased tapes to get straight to the movie.
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VCR Plus+: A legacy simplified timer recording system where you could enter a "PlusCode" found in TV listings to schedule recordings.
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Trilingual On-Screen Display: Menus available in English, Spanish, and French.
3. Technical Specifications
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Feature |
Details |
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Video System |
VHS Standard (NTSC) |
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Audio Type |
Hi-Fi Stereo / MTS Decoder |
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Heads |
4 Video / 2 Audio (Hi-Fi) |
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Inputs |
Front and Rear Composite A/V (Yellow/White/Red) |
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Outputs |
Rear Composite A/V, RF Coaxial |
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Power Supply |
AC 120V, 60Hz |