JVC AH-8500U

JVC AH-8500U

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Overview

Brand

JVC

Model

AH-8500U

Market

USA

Type

VCR

Format family

VHS

Years

1985 –

AV system

NTSC

ECID

EC4626

Format Compatibility

Plays

VHS

Records

VHS

Inputs

Rear

Antenna
1×RF (RF (F-type))

Line In
1×Composite (CVBS) (RCA (connector), Mono audio via RCA (connector))

Outputs

Rear

Audio Out
1×Analog stereo (RCA (connector))

RF Out
1×RF (RF (F-type))

Video Out
1×Composite (CVBS) (RCA (connector))

Features

4 video heads, mono audio, front-loading, SP/LP/EP playback, SP/EP recording, pause/still, FF/Rew search, 12 electronic presets, wireless remote, 1-event 14-day timer, instant record

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Description

The JVC AH-8500U was a 1985 front-loading VCR from JVC's "AH" product line. The 4-head design supported three playback speeds (SP, LP, EP) and two recording speeds (SP, EP) with mono audio. Features included pause/still and fast-forward/rewind search. The electronic tuner offered 12 presets. A wireless remote control was included along with a 1-event 14-day programmable timer. The instant record feature allowed quick recording without programming.