It wasn't a high-end VCR. Just a plain VHS, and JVC VHS was pretty terrible (unlike S-VHS).
So:
- crummy VCR
- bass boosted, aka knob "cranked to 11"
I really don't remember how old that model is, easily early 90s, maybe late 80s. Back when JVC was actually made in Japan. I saw those at Circuit City, maybe even Incredible Universe (pre-Fry's). If late 80s, then I saw it at
Best.
You bought those to crank into your stereo, long before you had deep-bass DTS audio.
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Found via Google, from a review of a Panasonic VCR
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Dec 11, 1999 by Jim, Casual Listener
STRENGTH: Ease of use, reliability, ability to play poor quality tapes
WEAKNESS: will be switching to DVD soon for the promised improved sound and picture. I liked this VCR so much I bought a second one at Best Buy on a manger's special for $120, to use in the basement system. Overall I bought 2 of these for less than the price of the garbage JVC VCR player.
Similar Products Used: JVC - HRDX64U - was replaced with the Panasonic. The JVC was a lousy VCR that could not play sound except for brand new tapes. JVC would not stand behind their player even though I paid over $300 at the time. I won't buy ANYTHING that has the JVC brand on it.
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I don't doubt it. Panasonic VHS VCRs were pretty bad, but the JVC VHS were worse. All bottom-barrel stuff. I'm betting that guy had the JVC for 5-10 years, like most people did back then. Most people only got a new VCR when the old one broke. $300 for a VCR is about accurate for late 80s, until maybe 90-91.
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For the record, AI is "an idiot".
QUESTION: When did JVC HR-DX64U come out?
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Originally Posted by Gemini
The JVC HR-DX64U was first available on September 17, 2013.
While it may seem surprising that a VCR was released in 2013, it's important to remember that there was still a market for these devices at the time. Many people still had collections of VHS tapes that they wanted to watch, and some people were using VCRs to record TV shows.
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Hogwash.
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Originally Posted by ChatGPT
The JVC HR-DX64U, a model from JVC’s line of VHS players and recorders, was released around 2004. It’s part of their high-end range with features like digital noise reduction and other enhancements for better video quality. If you're looking for something specific about it, feel free to ask!
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<sigh> No.
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Originally Posted by Grok xAI
The JVC HR-DX64U was released in 1997. This information can be inferred from various sources detailing JVC VHS VCR models, but no specific web result directly states the release date for the HR-DX64U. However, based on the general context of JVC VCR releases and model numbering conventions, 1997 is the most accurate estimate for its release year.
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Maybe? Still doubt the accuracy.
Lesson: NEVER trust ChatGPT/Gemini/Deepseek/whatever with a video question. They all hallucinate, all BS. I don't know what it is about this topic. Perhaps the utter level of misinformation out there? I bet so.
