Emerson EWW7000 Worldwide Hi-Fi Stereo VHS VCR

by Emerson

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15 x 11.5 x 3.9 inches ; 10 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 12 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00000J4MR
• Item model number: EWW7000
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #418,967 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

The Emerson Worldwide Hi-Fi Stereo VHS VCR is the perfect item for those who want to play videotapes in any global format. International television formats NTSC, PAL, and SECAM are supported for both recording and playback.

Despite the overwhelming number of available video-format combinations, the EWW7000 succeeds at simplifying the conversion process; all you have to do is pop in the videotape and press Play. We were impressed with the automatic input detection feature, which instantly recognizes the format your tape is recorded in and converts the signal for playback on your monitor or TV set.

You can also use the EWW7000 to record programming delivered in the NTSC, PAL, or SECAM formats for playback on the VHS-cassette format. The player automatically converts the TV signal as it records. If you want to bypass the auto-detection feature, you can specify your preferred input and output format instead. This global VCR also lets you play programs that you recorded in another country--an excellent feature considering that the alternative is to send your tape to a costly dubbing-and-conversion facility.

Despite the multiformat functionality, the video quality does not suffer when converted from format to format. We found the picture and sound quality to be comparable to midpriced four-head VCR models. The unit's time-base correction feature, which delivers clean video images and clear audio, enhances the conversion quality. Another helpful feature of the EWW7000 is the built-in automatic digital-tracking and voltage-switching features.

The intuitive recording-and-playback interface further increase the functionality of the EWW7000. If you plan to do a lot of traveling or prefer international video programming, the EWW7000 is the perfect global VCR for you.

Pros:

• Auto-detection conversion process
• Supports world video formats (NTSC, PAL, and SECAM)
• Intuitive interface makes recording and playback simple
• Good quality video (4-head VCR)

Cons:

• Multisystem video features are unnecessary for most VCR consumers

Amazon.com Product Description

The perfect VCR for viewing and recording VHS tapes in multiple world formats, the EWW7000 combines a high quality 4 head hi-fi stereo VCR with a digital multi-system video converter capable of converting any NTSC, PAL or SECAM input signal into any NTSC, PAL or SECAM output signal. Built-in time base correction ensures error-free output with full sync and color burst resoration. Other functions include: digital auto tracking, automatic input system detection, automatic voltage switching, one touch recording, one touch index search system, automatic head cleaning, automatic crystal view control, illuminated drive indicator, and superb hi-fi stereo sound with a dynamic range of more than 90dB.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Some limitations, November 15, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Emerson EWW7000 Worldwide Hi-Fi Stereo VHS VCR (Electronics)

Overall this is a good product. Picture play-back on all tape formats is excellent, so too is the sound quality. So what does this VCR lack? Well it has no timer, therefore it can only be used to record programmes which are being broadcast at that time. This is a major dissappointment. The styling of the VCR is elegant and the operating instructions easy to follow. Overall a good product.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great product if you don't always use NTSC., September 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Emerson EWW7000 Worldwide Hi-Fi Stereo VHS VCR (Electronics)

This VCR truly allows you to play VHS cassettes from around the world on your TV. It can also be used to record in any of those formats too. If you need to view tapes from Europe (for example), and / or send tapes there that they can view, then you should consider this product. It doesn't have a tuner, but that's no problem since you can easily connect it to another VCR. It can also be used as a direct convertor e.g. to convert a PAL camcorder feed directly onto your NTSC TV without having to record it first. By default it will auto detect the input signal type, but this can be overridden to select the input and output type. It can only play and record in short play mode. Overall I was impressed with this product.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars It is nice, but too expensive, October 14, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Emerson EWW7000 Worldwide Hi-Fi Stereo VHS VCR (Electronics)

And besides, it is not truly VCR because it doesn't have a built-in tuner that any VCR supposed to have. So it's just a video player with recording ability. I live in Europe, and I can buy fully functional 6-head multisystem hi-fi stereo VCR for almost the same price here. Compare with ur 4-head Non -recording TV programs device?