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Panasonic NV-3020, NV-3020C, NV-3020SD

Panasonic NV 3020
Panasonic NV-3020C
Panasonic NV 3020SD

Panasonic NV 3020

Cost: Price Schedule Effective August 1, 1972 $795.00.

The NV 3020 is an EIAJ #1 black and white standard video recorder in portable case; the unit offered lever control, AGC on audio and video, audio dubbing, automatic end of tape shutoff. It has provisions for input from a camera via a PL-239 jack or a TV receiver / monitor via an EIAJ 8 pin connector. Outputs are by way of the 8 pin jack, a PL-239 jack or with an optional RF adapter. Two AC utility outlets, one switched, one unswitched are also provided for powering the camera and monitor.

NV-3020 Videotape Recorder  - From the specifications sheet
The Panasonic NV-3020 is a newly designed 1/2" video tape recorder with many attractive features. The new rotary head drive system and the motor standby circuit create choice performance. Complete solid state for maximum reliability. The NV-3020 is equipped with the unique Hot Pressed Ferrite heads for excellent performance and durability. Easy-to-operate controls include automatic video and audio recording controls and simple lever operation. Among the Panasonic's unique features are sharp still framing and audio dubbing as well as compact portable design. Playback through a conventional television is possible with the optional RF adapter. The video output jack is equipped for an extra monitor television. Tapes recorded with the NV-3020 are interchangeable with the Panasonic NV-3000 series video tape recorders. For complete feature and specification charts, please refer to pp. 17-19.)

NV-3020C Color Videotape Recorder
The Panasonic 5" Color Video Tape Recorder NV-3020C has newly been developed with its outstanding features. Higher resolution with universal tape interchangeability offers deep and clear picture detail in color. Wherever the color is indispensable for complete understanding, this handy, compactly cabinetted color video tape recorder will be of great service.

Panasonic NV 3020SD
Cost: Price Schedule Effective August 1, 1972 $1050.00.

The Panasonic NV-3020SD 1/2" video tape recorder offers you such important extra features as electronic editing to edit video information from either camera or prerecorded video tape, and slow motion playback to play back the tape at the adjustable slow speed. The Hot Pressed Ferrite heads, coupled with the new rotary head drive system and the motor standby circuit, enable the all solid state NV-3020SD to show fine picture detail. The outstanding performance features of instant still framing and audio dubbing add to many other versatile performance capabilities. Playback on a conventional television and/or extra monitor television is possible. Easy-to-operate controls, with the Automatic Gain Control to maintain constant video and audio recording levels, make the Panasonic NV-3020SD the handiest 1/2" video tape recorder. Tapes from the NV-3020SD are fully interchangeable with all Panasonic NV-3000 series video tape recorders. (For complete feature and specification charts, please refer to pp. 17-19.)

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Summary

Panasonic produced the NV-3020, NV-3020C and NV-3020SD 1/2" video tape recorders; the price schedule effective August 1, 1972 lists the NV-3020 at $795 and the NV-3020SD at $1050. The NV-3020 is an EIAJ #1 black-and-white portable recorder with PL-239 and EIAJ 8-pin inputs, optional RF adapter, two AC outlets, AGC, audio dubbing, still framing and tape interchangeability with the NV-3000 series. The NV-3020C is a 5" color VTR; the NV-3020SD adds electronic editing and adjustable slow-motion playback and uses Hot Pressed Ferrite heads with a rotary head drive and motor standby circuit.

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