LabGuy's World: 1968 Panasonic NV-8020-P48 pre-EIAJ Time Lapse VTR New Addition! 04.11.16 1968: Panasonic NV-8020-P48 pre-EIAJ Time Lapse VTR         This model is also very very rare. This machine runs at 12 IPS giving a 40 minute recording time per 7 inch reel with 2400 feet of tape. It has a push button video head cleaner, visible at the top of the head drum. When pressed, a small bristle brush just barely touches the faces of the video head tips. Probably compatible with the rest of the 8000 and 8100 series.          But, throw the secret switch and the NV-8020 becomes a time lapse recorder that will run continuously for 48 hours on one reel of tape. Playback at normal speed to log 48 hours of surveillence in only 40 minutes. Star Trek stuff in the 60's! I know. I was there. . WANTED: Service and or operators' manuals for this machine. [HOME]......[VIDEO RECORDERS MUSEUM] Last updated: January 09, 2005