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Black & White Reel to Reel (open reel) Video Recorders.

Sony TCV-2010 Sony TCV-2020 Sony CV-2000 Philips EL3400 The Peto Scott E2770 Ampex VR 5003
Sony DV-2400 Shibaden SV707 Sony AV-3400 Akai VT-100 Philips LDL1002 Philips EL3402
National NV 3030 Shibaden SV- 610E JVC shoulder cart Time magazine

1964. The Philips EL 3400. The worlds 1st 1-inch reel tape,
stand-alone reel to reel domestic video recorder.


1st ever domestic video tape recorder? Library picture. 1st ever domestic video tape recorder? Library picture.

We do now have three of these in the museum, Two Philips EL 3400 and one Peto Scott clone (see below). 405 lines
black and white. Weight 45Kg. 21 valves (tubes). Helical scan recorder. Philips marketing pictures are shown above.
It could be argued that this was the first domestic reel to reel video recorder since the Sony CV-2020 came
out a year later, however, this used 1-inch tape and the Sony was 1/2-inch tape. Therefore it would be correct
to say this was the first domestic reel to reel recorder using 1-inch tape. There was an earlier domestic reel
to reel video recorder from Ampex in 1963, the "Signature V", however, this used 2-inch tape.
Looking at the picture above, it would be interesting to reproduce it. Maybe we can have a table made to the
same design ... then we need some red carpet, some blinds, a plant pot .... maybe this picture could be re-created?
Update May 2011 - We now have the Philips 23TX381A TV from 1963 and shown in the picture above next to the EL 3400.

The Philips EL3400 VTR. 1964 The Philips EL3400 VTR. 1964

The Philips EL3400. 1964. The Philips EL3400. 1964.

The Philips EL3400 VTR. 1964 The Philips EL3400 Manual. 1964

The Philips EL3400 VTR. 1964 The Philips EL3400 Manual. 1964

Several manuals are also in the collection from Nov. 1964 and Jan 1965.
The pictures below show the back removed on the left and the bottom removed on the right.

The Philips EL3400 VTR. 1964 The Philips EL3400 Manual. 1964

The Philips EL3400 service manual. 21st. Jan 1965. The Philips EL3400 service manual. 21st. Jan 1965. The Philips EL3400 service information 24th. Nov 1964.

1964. The Peto Scott E2770. The worlds 1st 1-inch reel to reel tape,
stand-alone domestic video recorder. (EL3400 clone)


The Peto Scott E2770 The Peto Scott E2770

The Peto Scott brochure The Peto Scott brochure

1-inch reel to reel video tape recorder. The first ever stand-alone domestic video recorder. We are very pleased
to have both versions of the Philips EL3400 in the museum. This one was supplied to Pete Scott and was clearly
the Peto Scott clone of the Philips unit. The Peto Scott version was primarily aimed at education and found itself
mainly in schools and colleges. It was not exactly the same as the EL3400 as the sockets on the front and back
were different. For example the DIN socket on the front was replaced by a 1/4 inch jack. This was inline with
educational requirements for a type of common connector widely used in schools. In contains 21 valves (tubes)
and weighs 45Kg. Best if 2 people carry it!

Practical Television magazine. February 1967.

Practical Television magazine.

This is a very interesting Practical Television magazine as it includes a feature on "Getting TV Taped".
You can see on the front cover a Philips EL3400 and also what looks like an Ampex reel to reel similar to the VR5003.
See this magazine in much more detail on our vintage publications pages.


Update 2020 This Pet-Scott brochure and letter from 1936 has been donated.

Pet-Scott brochure from 1936 Pet-Scott brochure from 1936

The complete manual and this letter is shown on the "Old Radio Publications Page".



1965. The Sony TCV-2020. The worlds 1st domestic video recorder.

Sony TCV-2020 Videocorder Sony tCV-2020 Videocorder

Sony tCV-2020 Timer Sony tCV-2020 Videocorder
Sony tCV-2020 Videocorder Sony tCV-2020 Videocorder

Sony tCV-2020 Videocorder Sony tCV-2020 Videocorder

There are 4 various versions of the world’s first 1/2-inch reel to reel tape video recorder. They were all introduced by
Sony at the same time in 1965. The "domestic" TCV-2020 here, and CV-2000D both with wood cabinets, the CV-2000
and the TCV-2010 both with grey cabinets (below). The CV-2000 and CV2000D were just video tape recorders but the
TCV-2010 and this TCV-2020 were combined video recorder, The TVC-2020 here also all in a domestic wooden case. It is
accepted that the Betamax 1901 was the first betamax recorder in a cabinet with timer and TV and so this TVC-2020
is very similar. The reason for this explanation is that whilst it is often said that the CV-2000D is the first domestic
reel to reel video recorder, the same can be said of the TCV-2020 as it was released at the same time and was
in a domestic wood cabinet. All of the units mentioned were the first 1/2-inch video tape recorders. The earlier
domestic reel to reel recorder from Philips, the EL-3400 from 1964 used 1-inch tape. This made them very large and
heavy. The CV-2000 and TCV 2010 in grey cabinets would have been used in schools colleges, universities and business.
This Sony TCV-2020 VTR, is therefore a very important, historic unit from 1965. The matching camera was the CVC-2000
The price tage below was found in the tcv-2020 under the TV. It shows a price of $1150.00 was paid. The unit sold
for around $1400.00 dollars in 1965 including the CVC-2000 camera. Whether this unit was purchased with the camera
is not known. The adverts show the TCV-2010 Videocorder, the TCV-2020 Videocorder and the CVC-2000 camera.

Sony tCV-2020 Videocorder price tag Sony Videocorder Advert

Sony Videocorder Advert

1965. The Sony TCV-2010. The worlds 1st domestic video recorder.

Sony TCV-2010 Videocorder Sony TCV-2000 Videocorder

Wherever you go or whoever you ask, the Sony CV-2000 is proclaimed as the first domestic video recorder.
To be a little more specific, it is the first domestic video recorder that uses the more compact 1/2-inch
tape systems. Earlier attempts at a domestic recorder used the 1-inch format and were much larger and heavier.
This unit was similar in size to the audio reel to reel machines of the day. It was available in 4 versions.
The CV-2000D with a wood surround, The CV-2000 in a grey case with lid for greater protection and portability.
The TCV-2010 (here) which was a larger unit containing a CV-2000 and a 9-inch monitor that tilted upwards
and a TCV-2020 (below) which also used a larger case, in wood, with monitor but also included a timer.
We are delighted to have a TCV-2010 and a TCV-2020 (see below).
It is probable that the CV-2000 and TCV-2020 found their way into schools and colleges as they were
in stronger cases for storing and deploying regularly whereas the wood surround units are likely to
remain stationary in a domestic setting. That being said some grey cabinet units would find
themelves in the home as in those days "getting out the tape recorder to use it" was a common
activity. In contrast today home entertainment systems tend to be permanently in the living room.

Sony tCV-2010 Videocorder Sony CV-2000 Videocorder

Sony CV-2000 Videocorder Sony tCV-2010 Videocorder

Sony CV-2000 Videocorder Sony tCV-2010 Videocorder

Sony CV-2000 Videocorder Sony CV-2000 Videocorder

The CV-2000 was made in small numbers and is quite rare. These are probably the most important video recorders
in the museum. There is a fair amount of information about the CV-2000 on the Internet but few museums actually
have one. We are very pleased to finally have two of these units from 1965. There are also some interesting
brochures and manuals (below).

Sony 2000

The Sony CVC-2000 camera on our vintage video cameras page is the camera that was
supplied with the CV-2000 video recorder making a complete set of equipment.

1965. The Sony CV-2000D/CV-2000. The worlds 1st domestic video recorder.

In the pictures below you can see a stand-alone CV-2000 video recorder, the cvc-2000 camera, which part of
the complete vcc-2000 camera kit with extra lenses, connection leads and the cvm-306bp monitor.
The CV-2000D had a wood cabinet and the CV-2000 had a grey cabinet.

The Sony CV-2000 with VCC-2000 camera kit and monitor

The Sony CV-2000 The Sony CV-2000

The Sony VCC-2000 camera kit

The Sony VCC-2000 camera kit

The Sony VCC-2000 camera kit The Sony VCC-2000 camera kit

The Sony VCC-2000 camera kit The Sony VCC-2000 camera kit

1965. The Sony CV-2000 / CV-2000D owners manual.

Sony CV-2000 and 2000D Manual Sony CV-2000 and 2000D Manual

Sony CV-2000 and 2000D Manual

Sony CV-2000 and 2000D Manual

Sony CV-2000 and 2000D Manual



1965. The Ampex VR 5003 VTR

We believe this to be the first Ampex 1-inch tape video recorder.

The Ampex VR 5003. The Ampex VR 5003.

Profession 1-inch reel to reel video tape recorder (VTR).
The VR 5003 was the international version of the Ampex 5000 (US version).
Ampex was founded in 1944 and incorporated in Califirnia in 1946. In 1947 they introduced their
first audio tape recorder - the model 200A. In 1956 they introduce their first (reel to reel) video
tape recorder - the VR 1000. This was a quadruplex VTR. It was the first production VTR ever sold
(as opposed to earlier prototypes). It was a large floor standing unit on wheels and cost $50,000
The VR 5003 (& 5000) here from 1965 was called a "portable VTR!" This would have been the first
professional 1-inch tape reel to reel recorder. One person could carry it with a little effort.
Build quality was very high. Ampex are still in business today.



1967 The Sony "Video Rover" DV-2400 Portapack.
The 1st ever portable reel to reel video recorder.


Sony DV-2400 library picture

With DVC-2400 vidicon camera. A 1st complete portable kit.

Sony DV-2400 Video Rover brochure Sony DV-2400 Video Rover with camera

Sony DV-2400 Video Rover brochure Sony DV-2400 Video Rover with camera

Sony DV-2400 Video Rover brochure Sony DV-2400 Video Rover with camera

Sony Video Rover Sony Video Rover brochure

Sony DV-2400 Video Rover Sony DV-2400 Video Rover brochure

This recorder is an important part of the collection as it is a first achievement.
It is complete with the DVC-2400 vidicon camera. It was a record only machine. The lack
of a playback facility kept the size and weight to a minimum



1968 - Philips LDL1002 1/2" domestic videotape
reel to reel recorder


Philips LDL1002 1/2 inch VTR Philips LDL1002 1/2 inch VTR

Philips LDL1002 1/2 inch VTR Philips LDL1002 1/2 inch VTR

Philips LDL1002 1/2 inch VTR Philips LDL1002 1/2 inch VTR

This unit was marketed by Philips as a domestic video recorder and it was sold in relatively
large numbers. It could be considered as a very early mass produced domestic
video recorder although clearly three years later than the Sony CV2000.

1st ever domestic video tape recorder? Philips LDL1002 advert

It used 1/2 inch reels and the unit was no larger than audio tape recorders from that time.
(It is compact at 43.5cm wide by 36cm deep by 19cm high)
Philips marketing brochures were very definitely aimed at the domestic consumer.
The unit is remarkably light. Indeed it is even lighter than many audio reel to reel
recorders of that time at only 13.55Kg.It is also very aesthetically attractive.
It was housed in an attractive wood appearance case to match a domestic setting.



1968 - Philips EL3402 1" videotape reel to reel recorder

Philips EL3402 1 inch VTR Philips EL3402 1 inch VTR

Philips EL3402 1 inch VTR

We are delighted to have examples of 1-inch reel to reel video recorders in the museum. Designed for
high quality recordings of master tapes, these units are heavy. This one from 1968 was derived from
the earlier Philips EL3400 of 1963. However 5 years later, this is a much more advanced and "compact"
unit. In fact, although it is heavy, it is not much different in overall size to 1/2 inch units of the time.
This unit was donated in 2006



1969 The Shibaden SV707 portable VTR

The Shibaden SV707 portable VTR The Shibaden SV707 portable VTR

The Shibaden SV707 portable VTR The Shibaden SV707 portable VTR

The Shibaden SV707 portable VTR The Shibaden SV707 portable VTR

The Shibaden SV707 portable VTR The Shibaden SV707 portable VTR

The Shibaden SV707 portable VTR

This is a rare Shibaden sv-707 record only portapak VTR and FP-707 camera. The complete portable kit with SBC-12
battery charger in excellent condition. Manufactured by the Shiba Electric Co Ltd in Japan. This is an important addition
to the museum's exhibits. In the late 1960 and early 1970s Shibaden equipment was to be found in schools colleges and
universities in the UK. Here we can see the first videographer's typical equipment. The build quality was high but that also
meant it was heavy. The choice at the time may have been this unit, the Sony 2400 or the 3400 also shown on this page.



1969 - The Akai VT-100 VTR. 1st ever 1/4" reel to reel video.

Akai VT-100 VTR with camera. Akai VT-100 VTR with camera.

Akai VT-100 VTR with camera. Akai VT-100 VTR with camera.

Akai VT-100 VTR with camera. Akai VT-100 VTR with camera.

This is a very interesting VTR and camera kit from 1969. It unusually uses 1/4-inch tape. Remember 1.4-inch
tape was normally used for audio tape recorders. This makes a lighter compact unit. The problem is, 1/4-inch
tape may not produce as good a picture as 1/2-inch tape and so the system did not progress any further. Even
the domestic video cassette recorders which started in 1972 used 1/2-inch tape. However, one company in 1980
made a 1/4-inch video cassette recorder and that was the Technicolor 212. Again it was not a popular system
and did not progress any further. This kit comes complete with the VC-100 camera and camera power supply.

Akai VC-100 with camera.

The VT-100 was the first ever 1/4 inch video tape portable VTR. It was the lightest portable recorder of
that era and as such was the lightest reel to reel portable ever made.



1970 - The Sony AV-3400 Portapack
The second portable reel to reel video recorder.


Sony AV-3400 Portapack. Library picture. Sony AV-3400 Portapack.

Sony AV-3400 Portapack. Sony AV-3400 Portapack.

Sony AV-3400 Portapack. Sony AV-3400 Portapack.

including leather case camera & power supply. It was the first portable that could
record AND play back video. Included is the AV-3420CE reel to reel video, the
AC–3420CE power supply and the AVC–3240CE EIAJ B/W camera.
The AV-3400 was the most mass produced successful “Portapack” system ever sold.

Television magazine June 1974

"Television" magazine. August 1975



National NV 3030 E1 reel to reel video recorder.
1970 approx.


National NV 3030 E1 VTR National NV 3030 E1 VTR

National NV 3030 E1 VTR

It is important to have a National Panasonic black and white reel to reel video tape recorder
in the museum as this company played a major part in early video development.



1972. Shibaden SV- 610E reel to reel video recorder.

Shibaden SV- 610E reel to reel video recorder Shibaden SV- 610E reel to reel video recorder

Shibaden SV- 610E reel to reel video recorder Shibaden SV- 610E reel to reel video recorder

Shibaden SV- 610E reel to reel video recorder advert

The September 1972 edition of "Studio Sound" magazine contains a Shibaden advert which announces the "This new
SHIBADEN video tape recorder" and "is the black and white version of the successful SV-620 colour video tape
recorder". Finding adverts like this helps date the product. Shibaden VTRs were used in schools and colleges
in the UK through the 1970s. I was working in education at the time and I remember seeing them. Eventually
they were replaced with video cassette recorders. The advert goes on to say "This unit is specifically
designed to record and play back OF - THE - AIR TV programs supplied from a Shibaden TU series
receiver / monitor as well as CCTV camera signals".



A JVC video shoulder cart in it's original box.

Video shoulder cart

Due to the weight of VTRs this is what was needed.



Video History. "Time" magazine 1954

Time magazine 1954 Time magazine 1954



Go to the colour reel to reel video page and see,
A pair of Shibaden SV-620 E Color EIAJ VTR video recorders 1/2 PAL reel video recorders.
JVC PORTABLE VIDEO TAPE RECORDER PV-4800E / PV4800E. This was the last reel to reel portable
ever made but it is arguably the first COLOUR domestic portable reel to reel recorder. Indeed it is
arguably the first COLOUR domestic portable recorder whether reel to reel or cassette.



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