Overview
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The Sanyo VTC 5600P was Sanyo’s up-market top loader model, launched in early in 1981 in the UK it featured a sloping front, 10-function infrared remote control,
a 7-day, 5 programme timer (the end time was set in run-time rather than an ‘off’ time) and had forward picture search and colour still with still advance.
The remote doesn’t feature any picture-search functions and the deck itself only has forward search but no reverse search. It’s a solid machine, very well built and looks distinctive. The WAITING indicator signals that the VCR is temporarily unable to execute a command. It typically appears during timer standby, tape loading transitions, or when internal humidity sensors delay operation to protect the tape mechanism. This safeguard ensures the unit only functions under safe and stable conditions. The VTC 5600P was head and shoulders over the VTC 9300 piano key machine but was competing mainly with the Sony SL-C7 and Toshiba V-8600 which in the day seemed to receive higher praise with the Toshiba and Sanyo recommended retail price of £599 and £639 for the Sony. Thanks to Richard Sleeman and Alex AKA MrBetaByte for the information and photographs on this model. |
