General Electric VHS VCR Model 1VCR5010X

General Electric VHS VCR model 1VCR5010X. Panasonic made VHS VCR. Dated January 24, 1985. A updated Model 1VCR4012X. Features, wire remote control, direct drive capstan motor, auto rewind, centralized function display, which displays play, REW, FF, and many others, electronic tape counter, Record and playback in all three SP, LP, and EP modes, and timer. These VCRS were slightly ahead of the times in that era. The function display being one of the best features. Many versions/manufactured brands under Panasonic, of these VCRS were being produced in that time, both top and front loading versions with basically the same electronics.

Common Problems: Power supply. The symptoms will start with many different malfunctions. To name a few, front display/clock/counter/functions starts to become dim in areas, eventually going out completely, VCR does not power on, distorted picture during playback. Power supply kits are available for most of these Panasonic made VCRS at Studio Sound Electronics located in the links section. Feel free to share your info about the common issues with these Panasonic built VCRS on the Forums.