Uploaded November 2021 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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I've wanted one of these for a while now. In this video I ramble about side-loading VCRs.

Part 2 video where some stuff gets fixed: youtube.com/watch?v=37SfPWJUQn0

Index:
0:00 Some background
3:17 Sideways loading VCRs
6:48 A look at this VCR
15:48 Demonstration
17:52 The issues & the plan
20:06 WTF is ON SCREEN
21:16 Remote Control
24:31 The End & Credits

Zenith VR-1830:
Databits video - youtube.com/watch?v=azszrxh1z8Y
Operating guide - youtube.com/watch?v=DNCkZ6tf3IU

Zenith VRD-530HF VIDEO Magazine scan:
archive.org/details/zenith-vertical-vcr-vrd-530-hf-d.-d.-teoli-jr.-a.-c.-1