
Brochure for the SHARP GF-490(R) The Searcher W dual-cassette boombox, August 1982. The headline feature is “倍速編集” high-speed dubbing: recording at double speed cuts cassette-copying time in half, and that’s front-and-center on the cover. Three dual-deck operating modes are laid out as ACT 1/2/3: one-button direct copy (ダイレクト), APSS-WF auto-stop editing, multi-track overdubbing, and dual playback. Both colorways are shown - silver and red GF-490(R), both at ¥63,000. The back page covers the external connection diagram, accessories list with prices, and the full spec table.
- 倍速編集 - high-speed dubbing - records at double speed, halving the time needed to copy a cassette
- ダイレクト編集 - direct one-button editing - ACT 3: a single button starts copying the selected segment
- APSS-WF - APSS with auto-stop: automatic program search that stops the tape at the target track
- 多重録音 - multi-track recording: overdubbing new audio onto an existing recording
- 二重再生 - dual playback: simultaneous operation of both cassette decks
| Model | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| SHARP GF-490(R) | Dual-cassette boombox The Searcher W (red), Metal tape support, FM/AM stereo | ¥63,000 |
| SHARP GF-490 | Dual-cassette boombox The Searcher W (silver), Metal tape support, FM/AM stereo | ¥63,000 |
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