Panasonic AG-1980 Recorder/Player

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Panasonic AG-1980 VCR

Panasonic AG-1980 S-VHS/VHS Hi-Fi Editing Recorder/Player
$1069.00

With the Panasonic AG-1980, you get striking S-VHS images, great sound plus an array of features and functions for smooth, easy editing. These include laminated amorphous video heads, Digital Time Base Corrector (TBC) remote editing terminal, Hi-Fi stereo, and quick response mechanism. With the optional AG-A96 Edit Controller, it's easier than ever to produce high quality video for business or education.

High Quality Video and Audio:

Designed to deliver great image and audio quality, the AG-1980 delivers 400 lines of horizontal resolution and exceptionally detailed images. A digital filter also helps the AG-1980 achieve exceptionally accurate Y/C separation for clear image reproduction.
Digital TBC (Time Base Corrector) effectively eliminates jitter and distortion for high quality, stable playback with natural colors - even after successive generations of editing.
Equipped with amorphous video heads which are clearly superior to those of conventional ferrite heads. The amorphous video heads deliver rich, vibrant color reproduction and a high signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio.
Hi-Fi Stereo with a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20k Hz and 90 dB dynamic range for near CD Audio quality. Also has Hi-Fi stereo recording level control, headphone monitor terminal with volume control and a mic input terminal.

Editing:

Performs assemble and video insert edits, as well as audio dubbing. An edit switch is also provided for optimum picture quality during editing.
The AG-1980 is the only editing VCR in its class that allows an edit controller to access the frame-by-frame pulse of the control track. Up ą 2 frame accurate.
Advanced dual-loading mechanism features a quick response time, exceptional tape protection, and remarkable tape control accuracy for outstanding editing precision and ease. The mechanism reduces the time it takes for the picture to appear to a mere 0.5 seconds. FF or rewind time of a 120-minute tape is only 2-1/2 minutes and high-speed search in the SLP mode is up to 21x normal speed.
5-pin Edit terminal on the rear panel makes it easy to set up an edit system. You simply connect the optional AG-A96 to two AG-1980s and you are all set.
Jog/Shuttle for easy control of playback and smooth fast search to edit points. Outputs the audio track during search operations for cuing and quick confirmation of audio recording.