Period listings in HiFI-Stereo (October 1987, p.16 and 1989, p.42) describe a machine with a "Quick Start" transport — the tape stayed fully loaded when stopped, allowing a stop-to-play change in about 1.5 seconds. It had four video heads, a 167-channel cable-compatible tuner, built-in MTS stereo decoding, and VHS HQ picture enhancement. Features included picture-in-picture (allowing viewing of two channels simultaneously), Index Search for direct access to up to 99 programs at 75× normal speed in SLP or 25× in SP, and double-speed picture playback. The 1989 listing gives dimensions of 3.7 × 14.1 × 14.1 inches, a weight of 12.2 lb, and a price of $330.
Past those two magazine appearances, almost nothing is recorded. No production years beyond the 1987-1989 window, no service literature, no owner reviews, and no circuit details have been traced. The M-930U appears to have been a mid-market VHS Hi-Fi deck aimed at the home video market of the late 1980s. The record is essentially those two entries.
- Type: VHS Hi-Fi VCR
- Video heads: 4
- Tuner: 167-channel, cable-compatible
- Audio: Built-in MTS stereo decoder
- Picture enhancement: VHS HQ
- Special features: Picture-in-picture; Index Search (up to 99 programs); double-speed playback
- Transport: Quick Start (stop-to-play in ~1.5 sec)
- Dimensions: 3.7 × 14.1 × 14.1 in
- Weight: 12.2 lb
- Price (1989): $330
- Period source: HiFI-Stereo, October 1987, p.16; 1989, p.42
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