VCR

Updated: 10/17/2017 by Computer Hope

Short for video cassette recorder, the VCR was released by Philips in 1970. It is a recording and playback device used with TVs in the United States. It allows someone to play a VHS tape or record a TV show to a VHS (video home system) tape. Today, although VCRs are still around, most consumers have replaced their VCR with DVD (digital versatile disc) and DVR (digital video recorder) players. The picture below shows a Panasonic VCR.

Panasonic VCR player

Note

Computer Hope cannot help users with their VCR products. To obtain additional help or parts for your VCR, contact the manufacturer of your device.

Computer acronyms, Hardware terms, VHS