Normally I wouldn’t review an older piece of recording equipment, but I just have to say, the fact that my Panasonic Omnivision VHS video cassette recorder is still up and running is a true testament to a great machine. Yeah, this VCR is really old but it’s still alive and kicking. I actually just used it yesterday to help transfer my VHS to DVD’s. As it is so dependable, if you spot a used one, you may just want to consider buying it.
When I purchased the Panasonic Omnivision PV-4962 I received: the video cassette recorder, 1 RF Coaxial cable, a wireless remote with batteries, a Synchro edit cord, a barcode scanner with 4 batteries, and a bar code programming sheet. Although I thought the barcode scanner was cool at the time, I
really never used it. It was a good idea but it’s just not something that ever caught on for recording programs.
Some of the features of the Omnivision include the real time recorded time counter, one touch recording, and unattended timer recording using the bar code scanner. It also includes special effect play back features such as double speed playback, field still, field frame advance, and double fine slow and fast search.
The Omnivision also has audio and video dubbing, synchronized editing, auto tracking, auto operation functions and a learning remote control.
The Omnivision is not at all difficult to operate. I have never had any difficulty using it, and have even taught family members how to use it in no time flat. On the front of the VCR you ...
