Hey I recently came into possession of this cool deck, and found that it still is used a fair amount. Up for sale is a working model, proof of which can be seen in my quick demo video, and bidding can be performed with ease on my handy ebay auction.
Video: http://vimeo.com/24978144
Auction: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130532549926
And here's a nice description shamelessly stolen from a post a few years ago:
This deck is an import from Japan and it was not available in the us therefore most buttons on in Japanese. A Full feature list is below straight from manufacturer.
Below is a link from a "creative cow" Review of this same exact deck.
http://library.creativecow.net/articles/graham_doug/wv_dr7review.php
This VCR is Japanese version (not available in the rest of the World, only for Japanese Market and VERY HARD TO FIND, GREAT for COLLECTION).
FEATURES:
TOP-OF-THE-LINE Model. High-End Home Video Equipment.
NTSC Video System (US & Japan).
Play and Record Mini DV, Full-Size DV, SVHS ET, SVHS & VHS Video Tape Formats.
Mini DVCAM and Full-Size DVCAM Playback Capability.
One-Touch Dubbing (DV to and from SVHS).
DV/i-Link/Fire Wire/IEEE 1394 In/Out Connector.
2 Line Audio/Video/S-Video Outputs: Independent Switchable to DV or SVHS.
2 Line Audio/Video/S-Video Inputs (including One on Front Panel).
Digital Time Base Corrector (TBC).
3 Dimensional Digital Noise Reduction (3D DNR).
SVHS/VHS Reality Regenerator (R2).
SVHS/VHS Adaptive Picture Control (APC).
Jog/Shuttle Ring Control.
Control L (LANC) Connector.
Digital Still, Slow Motion.
High Speed Rewind, Auto Head Cleaner, Auto/Manual Digital Tracking.
VTR Command Modes: Off/1/2/3/4/5/6.
All Metal Chassis.
Aluminum Front Panel.
Gold Color Finish.
Tv Tuner
Use the Line-In to Record from another VCR's Tuner if you must Record Regular TV.
WV Stand for Double Video.
Easy to Operate It (with International Symbols and If you have a Knowledge about Dual Deck VCR Normal Operation).
Made in Japan.
Retail Value is US$2,200
Video: http://vimeo.com/24978144
Auction: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130532549926
And here's a nice description shamelessly stolen from a post a few years ago:
This deck is an import from Japan and it was not available in the us therefore most buttons on in Japanese. A Full feature list is below straight from manufacturer.
Below is a link from a "creative cow" Review of this same exact deck.
http://library.creativecow.net/articles/graham_doug/wv_dr7review.php
This VCR is Japanese version (not available in the rest of the World, only for Japanese Market and VERY HARD TO FIND, GREAT for COLLECTION).
FEATURES:
TOP-OF-THE-LINE Model. High-End Home Video Equipment.
NTSC Video System (US & Japan).
Play and Record Mini DV, Full-Size DV, SVHS ET, SVHS & VHS Video Tape Formats.
Mini DVCAM and Full-Size DVCAM Playback Capability.
One-Touch Dubbing (DV to and from SVHS).
DV/i-Link/Fire Wire/IEEE 1394 In/Out Connector.
2 Line Audio/Video/S-Video Outputs: Independent Switchable to DV or SVHS.
2 Line Audio/Video/S-Video Inputs (including One on Front Panel).
Digital Time Base Corrector (TBC).
3 Dimensional Digital Noise Reduction (3D DNR).
SVHS/VHS Reality Regenerator (R2).
SVHS/VHS Adaptive Picture Control (APC).
Jog/Shuttle Ring Control.
Control L (LANC) Connector.
Digital Still, Slow Motion.
High Speed Rewind, Auto Head Cleaner, Auto/Manual Digital Tracking.
VTR Command Modes: Off/1/2/3/4/5/6.
All Metal Chassis.
Aluminum Front Panel.
Gold Color Finish.
Tv Tuner
Use the Line-In to Record from another VCR's Tuner if you must Record Regular TV.
WV Stand for Double Video.
Easy to Operate It (with International Symbols and If you have a Knowledge about Dual Deck VCR Normal Operation).
Made in Japan.
Retail Value is US$2,200
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