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Review on 🎧 Portable Panasonic Micro Fiber Motorized Cassette Adapter for Audio & Video by James Vilchez

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Heavier than a regular VHS tape but works great

VHS-C to VHS adapter works great. However, it is about three times heavier than a normal VHS cassette. One VCR (a Sony DVD + VHS combo player) I tested it with had difficulty removing the VHS-C adapter and this is easily resolved by holding the door/flap on the VCR open eject until the tape adapter pops out of the cassette. VCR. There were no instructions for the adapter, which I was able to find out for myself. Obviously you need to insert the AA battery first, make sure the slider is not in the "on" (far right) position (it should be labeled "open" and not "on" be labeled) and replace the battery cover. a little tricky so be patient. Slide the switch to the "on" position, it will make noise and finally the door will open. Insert the VHS-C tape and make sure it is fully inserted. You may need to wiggle the VHS-C tape on the right side a little to get the gear teeth to align. Close the door, the sound will be heard again and the slide switch will automatically move from the on position to the left (closed) position. Now you can plug the adapter into your VCR and play the cassette. To eject a VHS-C cassette, move the slider to the "On" position, there will be a sound and the door will open. Push a finger under the adapter to push down and eject the VHS-C tape. This is the round hole in the center front bottom of the adapter. Close the door, there will be noise again, and the slide switch will automatically move from the on position to the left (closed) position. Now you can plug the adapter into your VCR and play the cassette. To eject a VHS-C cassette, move the slider to the "On" position, there will be a sound and the door will open. Push a finger under the adapter to push down and eject the VHS-C tape. This is the round hole in the center front bottom of the adapter. Close the door, the sound will be heard again and the slide switch will automatically move from the on position to the left (closed) position. Now you can plug the adapter into your VCR and play the cassette. To eject a VHS-C cassette, move the slider to the "On" position, there will be a sound and the door will open. Push up under the adapter with one finger to push and eject the VHS-C tape. This is the round hole in the center front bottom of the adapter. Push a finger under the adapter to push down and eject the VHS-C tape. This is the round hole in the center front bottom of the adapter. Push a finger under the adapter to push down and eject the VHS-C tape.

Pros
  • Electronics
Cons
  • Dull packaging