ＶＴＲ
also: ブイティーアール · ブイ・ティ・アール · ブイティアール
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Meanings
1
videotape recorder; VTR
Refers to the device itself; common in broadcasting and video production contexts. Often used interchangeably with ビデオテープレコーダー.
See also: ビデオテープレコーダー
The latest VTR is installed in the studio.
VTRs were often used in old TV stations.
2
video recording; pre-recorded video
Refers to the recorded content, especially a pre-recorded segment inserted into a live TV program. Common in broadcasting jargon.
They play a pre-recorded video during the live broadcast.
We'll show you that scene via video recording.
Usage patterns
- ＶＴＲを流すto play a pre-recorded VTR segment (on air)
Now we'll play the VTR segment we mentioned earlier.
- ＶＴＲが入るfor a taped segment to be inserted into a live broadcast
Now we'll cut to a VTR report from the scene.
- ＶＴＲを撮るto shoot/record a video segment
We shot an interview segment for the program.