Dual VR 97

Data

General

  • Manufacturer: Dual
  • Model: VR 97 (OEM: JVC HR-D 725)
  • Type: Hifi video recorder
  • Years of manufacture: 1984 - 1986
  • Made in: Japan
  • Remote control: yes
  • Power consumption: 40 watts
  • Dimensions: 435 x 105 x 379 mm (WxHxD)
  • Weight: 9.4 kg
  • Original price approx.: 3'298 DM, 1985


Connections

  • Inputs:
    • jack (2x 6.35 mm for microphones)

Chinch (2-channel audio)

    • DIN (Audio/Video)
    • Camera (Audio/Video)
    • RF (Tuner)
  • Outputs:
    • Jack (6.35 mm for headphones)
    • Chinch (2-channel audio / hi-fi tracks only)
    • Chinch (2-channel audio)
    • Din (Audio/Video)
    • RF (Tuner)


Technical Data

  • Video heads: 4
  • Audio heads: 4 (2x Hifi / 2x Linear)
  • Motors: 1 DC Capstan Servo
  • Tape speed SP: 23,39 mm/sec
  • Tape speed LP: 11,70 mm/sec
  • Video resolution: 250 lines (image sharpness on neutral setting)
  • Audio frequency response (longitudinal track):
    • 70 - 10,000 Hz
  • Audio frequency response (hi-fi slant track):
    • 20 - 20,000 Hz

Signal-to-noise ratio:

    • Longitudinal track > 46 dB (Dolby NR on).

Helix track > 80 dB

  • Synchronisation fluctuation: < 0.005% WRMS


Special Features

  • Stepless audio crossfader (for mixing linear tracks and hifi tracks).
  • Exclusive or separate hifi stereo audio output
  • Linear stereo recording/playback (longitudinal track audio)
  • Dolby noise reduction (for longitudinal track audio)
  • SP/LP switching during recording manually possible
  • VHS resolution slightly above VHS standard during playback
  • Insert editing
  • 2-channel audio dubbing (longitudinal tracks)


Remarks


Pictures

  • Extract from brochure: Dual VR 97

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  • Extract from brochure: Dual VR 97

Dual VR-97-Prospekt-1985.jpg


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