johnf@apollo.uucp (John Francis) (01/15/86)
There DO exist VCR/TV combinations that will play multiple tape formats. One of the best-known TVs is the SONY WATCHMAN/TRAVELLER, which accepts US, UK and European TV signal standards (just move the switch). Some months ago the same question was asked in the 'TV Guide', and the answer given was that although manufacturers (such as SONY) do make VCRs that will also accept multiple signal encodings these are not available on the consumer market in the US, although they may well be available in Europe. Even with one of these, you can NOT record a European broadcast so that it can be played back on a conventional US VCR. All they allow you to do is play back (and watch) a tape that was recorded on any system (except, of course, for the different VHS/Beta/8mm tape sizes).