I've spent quite some time figuring out the Philips VCR history, the results of which are summarized in chapter 4 of my tuner history.
https://www.maximus-randd.com/tv-tun...y-pt4.html#vcr.
The last VCR eruptions are in chapter 5 before it was sold.
https://www.maximus-randd.com/tv-tuner-history-pt4.html#vcr
Below picture tries to give an overview. Admittedly tuner/RF centric, but it is indicated in red when external main components or complete decks were used.
Cheers, Pieter