Sony EV - C200 8mm Hi8 Stereo HiFi VCR RARE - 90 Days

***FYI - This technology / device is 24 years old which required a complete age restoration performed whether or not it is used by the original owner. Age restoration required replacing all aluminum surface capacitors on all circuit boards (tip of the ice berg) among many other things to be able to operate properly and reliably (just like when it was new). This is what you get done from all devices purchased from DoctorSony (the renowned finest Sony Corpor...ation Technical Specialist and Master Tech of these devices in the USA and for your peace of  mind carries a 90 Days Courtesy Service Warranty (not a return for refund). ***ZERO DEFECT POLICY - A high touch is provided without exception on every devices - complete functional aging test prior to packaging on the last minute or we wont ship to avoid any kind of shuttle hassle to all buyers - we are not after volume sale but elevated buyer's satisfactory experience). If you ever experience any issue with the device - please do not jump the gun because it could only be attributed to your bad media or most likely from freight / package being banged around during transit by the courier (while we do the best we can to protect the device these are beyond our control and responsibility - I recommend requesting an optional full value insurance coverage because the defacto is only $100 (UPS) at no additional cost). The cosmetic housing may survive harsh handling but the delicate mechanism and electronics may not.  This is the special attention all our buyer gets. Therefore,   if you are buying from other sellers - let it be a CAVEAT.A little background - In the early days,  DoctorSony always been called Doc, Surgeon / A-Tech by people watching his methods/precision, knowledge, skills & expertise from Sony, Tandy, Circuit City and enumerable smaller repair shops outsourcing tough work to him before he finally establish his own practice and cater directly to end users locally & now practically globally while limiting his services to mostly Sony devices ergo DoctorSony. If you own one needing restoration - visit doctorsony.com***To explain the concept of "Full Restoration" does NOT mean making the device to "New Condition" because this is simply impossible to achieve due to the following factors of:
AgingWear and TearParts AvailabilityFull Restoration accounts for presence of wear & tear, aging, patina and all encompassing word "Entrophy". Simply put making it serve its fundamental purpose and be useful again.***Optional 1 Year Extended Warranty Contract (We're real Sony Device Service Company NOT Square Trade) on top of the 90 Days Warranty making it 15 months overall. Please inquire ($69.95)****** 8mm devices manufacturers have developed three incompatible recording formats known as Video8 (Standard analog - 1984),   Hi8 (Hi-Res. Analog - 1989) and Digital 8 (Digital - 2000) thru out its existence since it was introduced in 1984 using the 8mm cassette media (150m) format. Please ascertain your playback device matches your tape’s recording format. EV-C200 is analog Video8 and Hi8 compatible NOT Digital8 ***DescriptionYou are looking at the actual pictures of Top-of-the-Line Hifi Stereo Hi8 VCR Sony EV-C200. It utilizes the most reliable used for industrial and professional Sony players for heavy use. Original MSRP: $1195.00 .This VCR has been reconditioned, restored to factory specifications, professionaly cleaned and mechanically spot lubricated. With the exception of few scratches - it is in excellent working condition inside and out. Comes only with what is shown in the pictures.Features and HighlightsHigh-End Home Video Equipment.NTSC Video System.Hi8 & 8mm Video System (NOT Compatible with Digital8 Video System). Hi8 Format Delivers 400 Lines of Resolution and Consistent, Clear Image Reproduction for Superior Editing Results. Not Compatible with Digital8 Video Format.Flying erase head for noise-free picture transitions when recording or editingAFM Hi-Fi Stereo Audio, Superb 90 dB Dynamic Range and Wide Frequency Response of 20Hz to 20 kHz.Digital Auto Tracking.SP/LP Playback & SP Recording Mode.VTR Command Mode Selector: Off/1/2/3.Auto Head Cleaner.Tape Stabilizer.Linear Time Counter.High-Speed Rewind.Skip/Scan Playback.Locked Picture Search.2X Fast Play.Cyrstal Clear Still/Slow PlaybackFrame-by-Frame Advance/Reverse.Tape Return.Line Input: S-Video/Video/Stereo Audio.Line Output: S-Video/Video/Stereo Audio.VHF/UHF Input/Output. Channel 3/4 Switch.Control-L (LANC) Editing Connector.Synchro Edit function for easy synchronized editing between Handycam camcorder and VCREdit Switch Minimizes Picture Degradation during Multi-Generation Editing.17 x 3 3/8 x 12" (WHD)Why 8mm / Hi8 / Digital 8 / Beta / VHS / MiniDV / MicroMV Tape format?The 8mm cassette known as analog Video8, Hi8 and Digital8 recording format has been around since 1984. For 32 years it has been a compact, rugged and reliable media for capturing our precious memories. Now a days I'm sure these captured memories could not be more valuable and priceless to everyone. However, the working devices to playback these time capsules are dwindling in numbers and nolonger made due to the high cost of manufacturing. If you happen to find them, it is not unusual they accompany many issues primarily due to age and repair service availability despite this format is designed to outlast many generations way passed our lifetime.This is where my many years of knowledge, skills and experiences acquired as former Sony Technical Employee for 7 years (since 1988 before going independent), Awarded and Recognized by SONY Corporation of America Ranking 3rd of SONY's Top 24 Most Wanted (1990 - SONY's Finest Technical Specialist) in the nation becomes useful. Every devices we restore and sell here carries a 90 days Courtesy Service warranty and serviced right the first time to give you a peace of mind, guarantee you're not taking any chances. However, I would like to be very explicit that I DO NOT accept any RETURNS for REFUND (no exceptions). eBay's money back guarantee for not as described here DOES NOT apply to any of my listings because I am very meticulous and have a very high attention to details. If you are only shopping around for the cheapest price, ambivilent, unsure, uncertain about what you want or have a habit of returning an item purchased for what ever reason - I beg you to please do yourself a favor, save us both the time/trouble/financial losses and find yourself another seller to play with.

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