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|recording_formats=VHS,S-VHS
|recording_formats=VHS,S-VHS
|year_released=1995
|year_released=1995
|signal_standard=NTSC
|av_system=NTSC
|video_inputs=1× Composite (RCA, front), 1× Composite (BNC, rear), 1× S-Video (front), 1× S-Video (rear)
|frequency=60Hz
|video_outputs=2× Composite (BNC), 1× S-Video, RF (Ch 3/4)
|power_avg=33
|audio_inputs=1× Stereo RCA, 1× Mic (3.5mm)
|audio_outputs=1× Stereo RCA, 1× Headphone (3.5mm)
|features=Full-field TBC, Digital Noise Reduction (DNR), 3-D Y/C separation, 4-head Hi-Fi stereo, Flying erase head, Jog/shuttle dial, Insert/assemble editing, 181-channel tuner, Frame-by-frame slow motion
|features=Full-field TBC, Digital Noise Reduction (DNR), 3-D Y/C separation, 4-head Hi-Fi stereo, Flying erase head, Jog/shuttle dial, Insert/assemble editing, 181-channel tuner, Frame-by-frame slow motion
|height=4.375 in
|height=4.375 in
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|depth=15 in
|depth=15 in
|weight=14 lb
|weight=14 lb
|power_voltage=120V AC, 50-60 Hz
|power_wattage=33W
|description=The Panasonic AG-1980P is a professional-grade S-VHS editing VCR from Panasonic's Pro Line series. It is widely regarded as one of the best VCRs ever made for video archival and digitization work, thanks to its built-in full-field Time Base Corrector (TBC), digital noise reduction, and exceptional build quality.
|description=The Panasonic AG-1980P is a professional-grade S-VHS editing VCR from Panasonic's Pro Line series. It is widely regarded as one of the best VCRs ever made for video archival and digitization work, thanks to its built-in full-field Time Base Corrector (TBC), digital noise reduction, and exceptional build quality.


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Known issues on aging units include dim vacuum fluorescent displays, failing capacitors on the power supply and Y/C boards, and worn tape transport mechanisms. Many units are still serviceable and highly sought after by video archivists.
Known issues on aging units include dim vacuum fluorescent displays, failing capacitors on the power supply and Y/C boards, and worn tape transport mechanisms. Many units are still serviceable and highly sought after by video archivists.
}}
{{AV voltage range
|voltage_min=120
|voltage_max=120
}}
{{AV input
|label=Front
|signal=Composite
|connector=RCA
|count=1
|audio=Stereo
|audio_connector=RCA
|location=front
}}
{{AV input
|label=Front S-Video
|signal=S-Video
|connector=Mini-DIN-4
|count=1
|audio_shared_with=Front
|location=front
}}
{{AV input
|label=Line 1
|signal=Composite
|connector=BNC
|count=1
|audio=Stereo
|audio_connector=RCA
|location=rear
}}
{{AV input
|label=Line 1 S-Video
|signal=S-Video
|connector=Mini-DIN-4
|count=1
|audio_shared_with=Line 1
|location=rear
}}
{{AV input
|label=Mic
|signal=Analog audio
|connector=3.5mm TRS
|count=1
|audio=Stereo
|location=front
|notes=Microphone input for audio dubbing
}}
{{AV output
|label=Video Out
|output_type=Video
|signal=Composite
|connector=BNC
|count=2
|location=rear
}}
{{AV output
|label=S-Video Out
|output_type=Video
|signal=S-Video
|connector=Mini-DIN-4
|count=1
|location=rear
}}
{{AV output
|label=RF Out
|output_type=Video
|signal=RF
|connector=F-type
|count=1
|location=rear
|notes=VHF channel 3 or 4
}}
{{AV output
|label=Audio Out
|output_type=Audio
|signal=Analog stereo
|connector=RCA
|count=2
|location=rear
}}
{{AV output
|label=Headphones
|output_type=Audio
|signal=Analog stereo
|connector=3.5mm TRS
|count=1
|location=front
|notes=With level control
}}
}}


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