[Salvaged] 1985-86 Zenith VR 2000 VCR

[VintageLove]

Story of the day.

I usually goto one of my local recycle electronics drop off locations on the weekend, recently there hasn't been much worth taking. I can't say i'm really a fan of any of the plastic stuff either which is usually in the mass amounts these days. I figure it's got to be the yard sales that is reducing what i am finding right now, I guess people figure they can make a couple of bucks if they try to sell it before chucking it out for good. Don't get me wrong Thrift stores are an excellent source but it all depends on what your after and if it's worth spending the money to only find out it may require more work than you think. I got lucky this weekend though I scored what I believe is either a 1985 or 1986 Zenith Model VR 2000 VCR 4 Head Mono. Didn't have to do to much to get it working just really needed a good cleaning! Cleaned the head, checked belts, pinch roller, all the fun stuff :P from what I was reading online there was also an optional wireless remote. Looks pretty good now, works great too! even came with a free VHS tape. It's nice to have a matching Zenith VCR to go with the TV now

[Ed in Tx]

Cool! One of the JVC-built Zenith VHS models. Should have an excellent picture.

[Blast]

Those were notorious for the grease drying up in the loading mechanism, even as soon as they were 10 yrs old, or less. If this one works there is a good chance that has been addressed.

[Dude111]

I hope it continues playing,looks quite nice

[VintageLove]

Originally Posted by Ed in Tx

Cool! One of the JVC-built Zenith VHS models. Should have an excellent picture.

Yes, I am quite surprised by the picture quality, I acquired a box full of vhs tapes recently and the one I am currently watching is 18 years old and it's looks almost as good as a SD broadcast.

[VintageLove]

Originally Posted by Dude111

I hope it continues playing,looks quite nice

Yes it is thank you. The only problem i've had so far, is when I first try to load a VHS tape when it tries to play it, the VCR powers off. A simple push of the power button does get it going though, seems to only happen on the first power up.

[Blast]

Originally Posted by VintageLove

Yes it is thank you. The only problem i've had so far, is when I first try to load a VHS tape when it tries to play it, the VCR powers off. A simple push of the power button does get it going though, seems to only happen on the first power up.

That can be indicative of what I spoke about. Or, the loading belt. Or, both.

[zeno]

Those were great machines. Try to find the VR5000 HiFi
rig from that year. Went for $1000 new & had killer special
effects for the time ( frame by frame etc).
Never bought one but would take one home on weekends to
watch movies. Ran it through a Fisher tube HiFi & it near
shook the house down.

73 Zeno