Panasonic Omnivision PV-4504 VCR
- 4-head VCR
- Multi-brand TV/VCR remote
- AV inputs on rear, mono sound
- RF in/out antenna connection
- On-screen menu, auto time button
- High speed fast forward and rewind search
Updated 5 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A straightforward full size VCR for playing and recording old VHS tapes on a TV with AV or RF inputs. Sound is mono, and the listing gives no details on tape condition or warranty.
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ASIN: B008IW3JJ6Model: Omnivision PV-4504Category: VCRs
Overview
Four video heads read and write tape in this Panasonic VCR, which plays and records VHS with an on-screen menu and an auto time button. It connects through rear AV inputs or an RF antenna link.
For anyone with a box of home movies on VHS, it offers simple playback and recording with familiar controls. Sound is mono only, and connections are analog.
Who it's for
Households keeping old tapes alive get a full size machine with simple controls. TVs without analog inputs need a converter before this will work.
Pros and cons
- Front panel manual controls
- Fast search scanning
- Mono sound only
- Analog connections only
- Warranty not listed
- Full size, takes shelf space
Performance notes
Picture quality depends on tape condition and the four-head mechanism, which helps clean pause and slow playback. Output is analog, so a modern TV needs AV inputs or a converter. Mono audio flattens stereo soundtracks to one channel.
Specifications
| Brand | Panasonic |
|---|---|
| Model | Omnivision PV-4504 |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Inputs outputs | Rear AV inputs, RF in/out |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Black |
| Other details | |
| Video heads | 4 |
| Audio | Mono |
| Remote | Multi-brand TV/VCR |
| Display | Large LCD |
| Features | On-screen menu, auto time button, high speed FF and rewind search |
Frequently asked questions
Can the Panasonic Omnivision connect to an HDMI-only TV?
Not directly. It has rear AV inputs and RF in/out, so an HDMI-only TV needs a converter.
Does the Omnivision VCR play stereo sound?
No. Sound is mono.
Does the VCR come with a remote?
Yes. A multi-brand TV/VCR remote is listed.