Ampex Training Tape: VR 2000
In a super rare set of tapes from Ampex, here are all three parts of the 1964 master training session for all new owners of the Ampex VR 2000, color capable, video tape recorder. Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bFPPJgFUJg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVmqqNitHJg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjC-TsFbClI
Ampex training on the operation of the VR-2000 2″ Quad VTR, part 1
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