This was a 2" video tape system, for TV stations to record and then later show content, which was supposed to be as crisp and clear and direct camera-to-broadcast, without any quality loss.
This was introduced in 1966, with an update the next year, and the TR-70C released in 1975.
A few features of this tape machine:
- you could select the output type via buttons below the screen (US format, international formats, etc)
- the middle of the bottom is a foot switch to open up the tape loading area, so you didn't have to hold it open with one hand while trying to load the tape
- behind the bottom hinged panels, is all of the circuit board modules the system used, so they could be easily accessed from the front, which meant you didn't have to provide access to the back for maintenance or other work
This was cutting edge back in it's time.
It's not a very well known fact but in the sixties, television engineers wore full evening gowns and a bouffant hairstyle. Just like the BBC announcers had to wear tuxes. Like that.
Dress for the job you want!