The term VIDEO RECORDER, FOR SHORT can be summarized by two crossword solutions: CAM (3 letters) and VCR (3 letters). CAM stands for 'Closed-circuit television camera' and is a device used to record video footage. VCR stands for 'Video Cassette Recorder' and is a device used to record and play back audio and video recordings on magnetic tape cassettes. Both devices are used to record video footage and are commonly referred to as video recorders.