FS: Panasonic AG-1980P SVHS PrVideo Editor

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Like new Panasonic AG-1980P professional VHS/S-VHS editor in Westfield
NJ. $750 OBO.

I retired just a few years ago and, without doing any research,
decided I was going to make movies! At B&H in NYC I asked for a
professional quality SVHS editor and bought the AG-1980P. I unpacked
the unit, carefully placed it on the table, plugged in the power cord,
counted the buttons and controls on the front (aprx 50), glanced at
the manual, and immediately realized I had gotten myself into some hot
water. But, after some 6 weeks I did indeed manage to figure out how
to capture video from the camcorder onto the computer, do some
editing, and then record 40 minutes to the 1980P. (A major chore for
guy in his 70's with no technical background.) After just one more
short video, my career in movie making ended. Since then, the 1980P
has been sitting quietly on that table, covered to protect it from
dust. That cover has been removed absolutely no more than a dozen
times to make a copy of a video for my grandchildren.

The original box and everything which came in it (manuals, etc.) are
included.

My greatest fear in selling this unit is that it would be damaged in
shipping or an un-knowledgeable buyer will get the unit and somehow do
something to make it malfunction. This is why I am not putting it up
on Ebay. I would much prefer to sell it to someone in the area who
can come by and see that the unit is virtually new and works
flawlessly. I would even consider taking a short trip to meet the
buyer half way. Westfield NJ is 30 minutes south of the Holland
Tunnel. My email is (jerryrsnbg@hotmail.com). Remove the
parentheses, of course.

The description below is from a couple of sites:

Panasonic’s AG-1980 four-head Hi-Fi VCR with Super VHS has the
sharpest image of any comparable video-deck. It’s so good that it can
even make bad tapes better. Built to last for years, the AG-1980 can
be used by itself or connected to an edit controller for use as an
editing system. It comes with full-field TBC, independent linear audio
in/out, digital noise reduction and 3-D Y/C separation. Because of its
ease of use, versatility and outstanding picture quality, the AG-1980
is the favorite video-deck of coaches everywhere. Now you can see why.
Make the Panasonic choice

Model Description:
S-VHS/VHS Hi-Fi Editing Recorder/Player

Model Details:
Using an 8-bit memory circuit, the digital time base correction (TBC)
within the AG-1980 S-VHS recorder/player eliminates small amounts of
jitter, skew, head impact error and color blurring. Its precise TBC is
ideal for desktop editing, and helps maintain high picture quality
through multiple tape generations.

Features:

Full-field TBC
Independent linear audio in/out
Digital noise reduction
3-D Y/C separation
S-VHS with amorphous video heads
Built-in digital time base corrector
Hi-Fi stereo sound with Hi-Fi recording control
Headphone monitor terminal with level volume control
Frame by frame slow motion
Mic input
5-pin editing terminal
Insert/assemble editing with flying erase head
Jog/shuttle dial
Auto head cleaning/quick response mechanism
Digital tracking
2-speed (SP/SLP) recording and 3-speed (SP/LP/ SLP) playback
Built-in MTS and SAP compatible
181-channel TV tuner—tape index/sound search system
Specifications:

Television System : EIA Standard NTSC color signal 525 line, 60 fileds
Video Recording System : Two rotary heads, helical scanning system
Modulation System : Luminance: FM azimuth recording
Color Signal : Converted subcarrier phase shift recording
Audio Track : 2 tracks (Hi-Fi Audio), 1 track (Normal)
FF/REW Time : Within 3.0 min. with NV-ST120
Video Input : S-Video In (4 pin x 2): 1.0Vp-p, 75 ohms; Video In (BNC
x 1, Phono x 1): 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms; Antenna: VHF 5A CH - FFF CH, 75
ohms; UHF 14 CH - 125 CH, 75 ohms
Video Output : S-Video Out (4-pin x 1): 1.0Vp-p, 75 ohms; Video Out
(BNC x 2): 1.0Vp-p, 75 ohms; RF Modulated: VHF channel US 3 or 4, 66
dBu, 75 ohms
Horizontal Resolution : S-VHS: more than 400 lines (monochrome/color);
VHS: more than 240 lines (color)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio : S-VHS: 47 dB (color); VHS: 44 dB (color)
Audio Input Level : Line (phono x 5): -10dBV, 47 kohms; Mic In (M3):
-70 dBV, 4700 ohms
Audio Output Level : Line (phono x 5): -8dBV, 1 kohms; Headphone Jack:
-60 to -30 dBV, 8 ohms
Audio Frequency Response : 20 Hz - 20 kHz (Hi-Fi); 50 Hz - 10 kHz
(Normal)
Audio Dynamic Range : 90 dB (Hi-Fi Audio)
Power Source : 120V AC +15%, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption : 33 Watts
Operating Temperature : 41 F to 104 F (5 C to 40 C)
Operating Humidity : 30% to 80%
Width : 16.9375 inches (430 mm)
Height : 4.3125 inches (109 mm)
Depth : 15.875 inches (403 mm)
Net Weight : 14.3 lbs. (6.5 kg)