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Panasonic PV-9450 4-Head Hi-Fi VCR

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Technical Details

  • VHS hi-fi stereo
  • MTS/SAP broadcast reception
  • Multibrand universal remote
  • Auto clock set with backup, trilingual on-screen programming and setup
  • Limit 2 per customer
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Product Details

Product Manual [1.94mb PDF]
  • Product Dimensions: 15 x 3.6 x 12.2 inches ; 7.7 pounds
  • Shipping Weight: 9 pounds
  • Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
  • ASIN: B00000J3ZS
  • Item model number: PV-9450
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #61,482 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)
  • Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
  • Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1973

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

The Panasonic PV-9450 is not cluttered with features that you'll probably never use anyway, but it does offer those that are important: 4-head video quality, stereo hi-fi sound, and on-screen programming. The unit also includes Panasonic's Multi-Brand Universal Light Tower Remote, which works with most TVs and cable boxes.

The PV-9450 impressed us with its simplicity; we took it out of the box, connected an antenna and TV, and plugged it in. We then followed the initial on-screen setup instructions and, by itself, the unit found the active broadcast channels and even set its clock. We played a prerecorded tape and found the picture to be crisp and sharp. The PV-9450's audio was rich and full, characteristic of hi-fi stereo.

Another interesting feature of the PV-9450 is a time stamp, which, at the beginning of a videotape, displays the time and date of your recording and the channel from which it was recorded. A tape-position display shows how close you are to the beginning or end of a tape.

The remote control, unlike the VCR, is a bit bulky, and its many buttons get in the way of the few you'll use most of the time. Of course, it is a universal remote, and, as such, must sacrifice some design elegance.

If the most important features to you are 4-head picture quality and hi-fi stereo sound, then Panasonic PV-9450 is a sensible choice.

Pros:

  • Universal remote works with most TVs and cable boxes
  • 4 heads for a clear picture
  • Hi-fi stereo for great sound

Cons:

  • Limited feature set


Product Description

VHS HiFi Stereo VCR, multi-brand universla light tower remote control for TV, cablebox, VCR and DSS, auto clock set, trilingual on-screen display, channel caption to id 34 channels w/station ID, program index search, tape position display, time stamp

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Important Information

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CONSUMER ALERT: This television receiver has only an analog broadcast tuner and will require a converter box after February 17, 2009 to receive over-the-air broadcasts with an antenna because of the U.S.'s transition to digital broadcasting. Analog-only TVs should continue to work as before with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. For more information, call the Federal Communications Commission at 1-888-225-5322 (TTY: 1-888-835-5322), or visit the commission’s digital-television Web site at: www.dtv.gov.

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81 of 82 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Great for the price, November 23, 1999
By A Customer
First I wanted to say that the comment about it not having a tape counter, almost talked me out of buying this model. However it DOES have a counter, perhaps the reviewer was referring to the fact that it isn't displayed on the front panel, only on the TV.

My only disappointment with this unit is the remote. The lighted button idea sounded great, but all it does is light the big VCR-related buttons which are easy enough to distinquish by feel. I hoped it would light the small, clumped together, buttons.

Otherwise the picture quality is great, as is the sound, and I like some of the extras, such as; channel labeling, "remaining tape" display, labeled indexing, and the "skip one minute" button.

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33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I love my panasonic vcr!, December 2, 1999
By Timothy Kong "spiffytee" (Miami, FL United States) - See all my reviews
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I bought the model before: the PV-8450 two years ago after some research in consumer reports. The 8450 has super reliability (no problems) and picture and sound quality comparable to the top vcr brands (sony, mitsubitshi, and toshiba.) I also really like the fact that this vcr can record in LP mode. Tapes in LP mode hold 4 hours and play better in my panasonic than other vcrs. I was so impressed, i also went out and got the PV-945H. This one is just as good if not better and has some added custimize onscreen labels for programs. Super vcrs! The only problem is the odd shape of the remote.
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37 of 39 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars EXCEEDED MY EXPECTATIONS, December 15, 1999
By John S Bradburn (Washington, Pa. USA) - See all my reviews
The picture quality is better than my JVC 4 head Hi Fi VCR.The stereo dbx sound is flawless. The remote works quicker than any Ihave ever used. It records stereo movies from Showtime and HBO to tapes that equal factory videos. Still pictures are completely noiseless, as in search and reveiw. The only complaint I have is that the so called lighted remote is not really lighted. I own eight VCR's and this is the least expensive one I have purchased. And yet it is just about the best.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Didn't meet my standards
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5.0 out of 5 stars It's a combination of Excellent Quality, Value, and Price.
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3.0 out of 5 stars I almost kept this one.
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