JCPenney VHS VCR Model 686-6071

JCPenney VHS VCR model 686-6071. Manufactured on June 3, 1986. Features front loading, clock, timer, all three speeds, SP, LP, SLP, counter with reset, tape view window, tape light, cable ready digital tuner, wireless remote, program timer, double speed playback without sound, noiseless slow-motion with slow-motion tracking control, noiseless still-frame. Tracking on double speed playback does not track the picture very well on these models. HQ picture. Full function display including stop mode. Has two heads. Neat VCR!

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.