Panasonic PV-9400 VHS VCR
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- VCR Type: VHS
- Number of Video Heads: 4
- Audio: Mono
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Panasonic makes a sturdy VCR!
Pros
Panasonic is built to last.
Cons
Not stereo, but I don't need it for my purposes.
Recommended it?
Yes
The Bottom Line:
Panasonic VCRs are reasonably priced, and can take lots of wear, tear, and abuse from toddlers.
I am reposting this review in the correct category as I had it in the wrong category originally.
Well, I had to do it.
I had to buy a new VCR. My son finally destroyed my other one that I have had for seven years or a little longer. I'm pretty sure he jammed something in there that wasn't meant to go in there...I figured it was coming, and I had always thought that I would buy another Panasonic if and when this happened. I was pleased to find one almost identical to the one that had died on me, due to no fault of its own.
Why Panasonic?
Well for one, the price was right. I chose this mono over a stereo VCR because I don't have a stereo television, nor do I have a lot of money being as I am a single mom. This was the highest quality cheap VCR I could want to purchase on such short notice, not to mention the fact that my other Panasonic lasted so long!
What all does it do?
It is pretty straight forward and simplistic. The most advanced thing it can do is tell time, and change the clock according to daylight savings time. It also lets you read the instruction screens in three languages, and has a commercial skip, a tape position display (which shows how much tape you have left) and an index search. It also has a feature that will auto-program your channels for you, which is a must if you have standard cable, or even a Direct TV satellite.
How hard was it to set up?
Not hard at all! It was pretty much plug and go. It comes with a tower remote control (which is a fancy way of saying the remote control stands up on its end rather than lay flat), 2 AA batteries for the remote, and a cable that connects from the VCR to the television. The instruction manual is easy to understand and the pictures are accurate, unlike other manuals I have had to fight with. When the manual explains how to do something, it shows you the correct buttons to push on the remote as well as list details.
That's great, but how does the picture look?
For the price, the picture is excellent and very clear. I had played a variety of tapes from brand new movies to junky old tapes that I have had for years, and the picture was excellent in all cases. I didn't need to track any of the tapes. I also recorded a half hour program to test out the quality of taping, and again, I was impressed with the picture.
The sound is decent for a mono player on a mono television, but I wouldn't recommend it if you have a stereo television or plan to get one in the near future.
What else should I know?
It has timer recording that is easy to program, and you can choose the speed of the tape. You can also choose daily, weekly or monthly. Something else neat that this has is a VCR lock feature, which makes all operations prohibited except timer recording and tape ejection.
The Specs
Power Source: 120 V AC
Power Consumption: On is 18 watts, off is 3.3 watts
Video Signal: EIA standard NTSC color
Video Recording System: 2 roatry heads helical
Audio Track: one track
Broadcast Channels: VHF 2~13, UHF 14~69
Cable Channels: Midband A through I (14-22); Superband J through W (23-36); Hyperband AA-EEE (37-64); Lowband A-5 ~A-1 (95-99); Special Cable Channel 5 A (01); Ultraband 65-94, 100-125
Operating Temperature: 41-104 degrees Farenheit
Operating Humidity: 10-75%
Weight: 6.4 pounds
Dimensions: 14-15/16" (W) x 3-11/16" (H) x 9-3/4" (D)
Well, I had to do it.
I had to buy a new VCR. My son finally destroyed my other one that I have had for seven years or a little longer. I'm pretty sure he jammed something in there that wasn't meant to go in there...I figured it was coming, and I had always thought that I would buy another Panasonic if and when this happened. I was pleased to find one almost identical to the one that had died on me, due to no fault of its own.
Why Panasonic?
Well for one, the price was right. I chose this mono over a stereo VCR because I don't have a stereo television, nor do I have a lot of money being as I am a single mom. This was the highest quality cheap VCR I could want to purchase on such short notice, not to mention the fact that my other Panasonic lasted so long!
What all does it do?
It is pretty straight forward and simplistic. The most advanced thing it can do is tell time, and change the clock according to daylight savings time. It also lets you read the instruction screens in three languages, and has a commercial skip, a tape position display (which shows how much tape you have left) and an index search. It also has a feature that will auto-program your channels for you, which is a must if you have standard cable, or even a Direct TV satellite.
How hard was it to set up?
Not hard at all! It was pretty much plug and go. It comes with a tower remote control (which is a fancy way of saying the remote control stands up on its end rather than lay flat), 2 AA batteries for the remote, and a cable that connects from the VCR to the television. The instruction manual is easy to understand and the pictures are accurate, unlike other manuals I have had to fight with. When the manual explains how to do something, it shows you the correct buttons to push on the remote as well as list details.
That's great, but how does the picture look?
For the price, the picture is excellent and very clear. I had played a variety of tapes from brand new movies to junky old tapes that I have had for years, and the picture was excellent in all cases. I didn't need to track any of the tapes. I also recorded a half hour program to test out the quality of taping, and again, I was impressed with the picture.
The sound is decent for a mono player on a mono television, but I wouldn't recommend it if you have a stereo television or plan to get one in the near future.
What else should I know?
It has timer recording that is easy to program, and you can choose the speed of the tape. You can also choose daily, weekly or monthly. Something else neat that this has is a VCR lock feature, which makes all operations prohibited except timer recording and tape ejection.
The Specs
Power Source: 120 V AC
Power Consumption: On is 18 watts, off is 3.3 watts
Video Signal: EIA standard NTSC color
Video Recording System: 2 roatry heads helical
Audio Track: one track
Broadcast Channels: VHF 2~13, UHF 14~69
Cable Channels: Midband A through I (14-22); Superband J through W (23-36); Hyperband AA-EEE (37-64); Lowband A-5 ~A-1 (95-99); Special Cable Channel 5 A (01); Ultraband 65-94, 100-125
Operating Temperature: 41-104 degrees Farenheit
Operating Humidity: 10-75%
Weight: 6.4 pounds
Dimensions: 14-15/16" (W) x 3-11/16" (H) x 9-3/4" (D)
