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Philips Super VHS
Hi-Fi Stereo VCR model
VPH733TS01. Panasonic made VHS VCR. Dated December 26, 1987. Features, full function
and timer program wireless remote control, auto
rewind, noise free slow motion, function display, which displays function
indicators, noise free still and frame advance, electronic tape counter,
record and playback in all three SP, LP, and EP modes, 30 day - 8 events timer,
4 heads, full on screen display, which displays all functions including
channel, play, stop, REW, FF, still, counter, time, and many other
functions, also a full blue screen timer program with help menus. This was still at the beginning of the age where on screen display became popular. The following year, the new
Panasonics and relabeled VCRS did away with the function display on there
VCRS. This model has the same mechanical chassis as the compact slim models
do. Only one rubber belt in these VCRS which makes for very reliable
mechanical chassis.
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
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