{"product_id":"philips-vr-530-07-vhs-video-recorder-nicam-hifi-stereo-no-remote","title":"Philips VR530\/07 VHS Video Recorder NICAM HiFi Stereo - Faulty - Spares or Repair - No Remote","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsed \/ Pre-owned — faulty, sold for spares or repair. Condition as shown in images. Please refer to all photos before purchasing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Philips VR530\/07 VHS Video Recorder in silver finish. The unit powers on and will load and play VHS tapes, however it has significant known faults as described below and is being sold strictly as a faulty unit for spares, repair, or display\/prop purposes only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnown faults (photo-verified):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoor picture quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Playback image shows severe colour distortion — heavily oversaturated colours, incorrect colour rendering with strong blue\/red cast and colour bleed, and image instability. Consistent with a failing video head or colour processing fault. See the test playback photo for a clear example of the output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntermittent blank screen:\u003c\/strong\u003e The picture goes blank intermittently during playback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAerial\/RF IN port soldered over:\u003c\/strong\u003e The aerial input port has been filled with solder and cannot be used. The RF OUT port is present. Connection via SCART is still possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnections (rear panel, photo-verified):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAV1 (TV) — SCART socket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAV2 (DECODER) — SCART socket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAerial RF IN — soldered over, non-functional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAerial RF OUT — present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded (photo-verified):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUK 3-pin mains power cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit only — no remote control, no SCART cables, no aerial cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications (label-verified):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Philips VR530\/07\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProd. No.: SJ010237008028\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVoltage: 220–240V ~ 50Hz (UK\/European mains)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: VHS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio: NICAM HiFi Stereo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures: Digital Studio Picture Control, Follow TV, NTSC Playback, Turbo Drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Recovered Riches","offers":[{"title":"Philips","offer_id":54692978065747,"sku":"P202 shelf 25","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1054\/5692\/7059\/files\/9065da23-77ac-452a-bfce-1f91e97bf061.jpg?v=1787653423","url":"https:\/\/recoveredriches.co.uk\/products\/philips-vr-530-07-vhs-video-recorder-nicam-hifi-stereo-no-remote","provider":"Recovered Riches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}