For sale: a Grundig Video 2x4 / 2x8 Video2000 cassette recorder, a distinctive European V2000-format machine from the early generation of home video recorders.
This unit has undergone extensive service and repair work. Several electronic sections were recapped, the main processor was replaced, all belts were renewed, and the tape transport was fully serviced.
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Cosmetic condition:
The recorder is in used vintage condition with minor cosmetic damage.
- Small usage marks on the housing
- Light scratches and scuffs consistent with age
- Front panel remains presentable
- No major structural damage visible
- Please review the photos for the exact cosmetic condition
📼 Functional status
✔ Serviced and repaired
✔ Power supply fully recapped
✔ Chroma module fully recapped
✔ Y/C module fully recapped
✔ Main processor replaced
✔ All belts replaced
✔ Tape transport fully serviced
According to the service documentation:
- Power supply fully recapped
- Chroma module fully recapped
- Y/C module fully recapped
- Main processor replaced
- All belts replaced
- Tape transport fully serviced
Service was completed on 26 August 2026.
Specs:
- Manufacturer: Grundig
- Model: Video 2x4 / 2x8 Stereo 2280a
- Year: Circa 1983
- Type: Analogue video cassette recorder
- Video format: Video 2000 / VCC
- Television system: PAL, 625 lines / 50 Hz
- Recording system: Two-head helical scan
- Tape: 12.7 mm (½-inch) magnetic videotape
- Cassette type: Double-sided Video Compact Cassette
- Loading system: Front-loading
- Recording modes: Standard Play and Long Play
- Maximum recording time: 4 hours per side in SP or 8 hours per side in LP
- Maximum total cassette capacity: Up to 16 hours using both sides in LP
- Audio system: Linear stereo, not Hi-Fi stereo
- Tracking system: DTF (Dynamic Track Following)
- Tuner: Electronic CCIR B/G VHF/UHF television tuner
- Station presets: 39
- Timer: Eight programmable recordings within 365 days
- Display: Multifunction fluorescent display
- Functions: Still frame, frame advance, slow motion, forward/reverse picture search, target search, audio dubbing and assembly editing
- Connections: Six-pin DIN AV socket and microphone input
- Remote control: Optional via Grundig VFA 3 or VIF-E 2 adapter
- VPS support: Optional VPS decoder
Dimensions (LxWxH): 500 × 130 × 310 mm
Weight: 13 Kg
Volts: 220v (If it’s 200V or higher, you’ll need an adapter in the USA)
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-Shipping in the EU up to 30 KG (max)
-Shipping outside of the EU up to 20 KG (max) Shown costs might vary. Please ask us for a shipping quote for the best rates!
-We kindly ask you to reach out for the best shiping rates. As rates vary per shipper, we can ask custom shipping quotes.
Please note: ‘’Whenever an item exceeds the weight noted above. Please ask for a shipping quote before making a purchase. The shipping costs are estimated in our shop because we do not know the shipping address.
Picking up the item is also possible. It can be picked up in Alkmaar
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State of listing: If a listing is listed ''for parts or not working'' returns are not accepted.
When we offer our products with the notice ''Serviced'' or ''Fully serviced'' that means the device is either ''serviced'' with a new belt, and cleaned the pots, Or ''Fully serviced'' recapped, Quiescent current adjusted etc as expected from a full service
