Zenith VR-9000W
Zenith VR-9000W
Overview
Brand
Model
VR-9000W
Market
USA
Type
Format family
Years
1979 –
AV system
NTSC
ECID
Format Compatibility
Plays
Betamax
Records
Betamax
Inputs
Rear
Outputs
Rear
Features
2 video heads, top-loading, BII/BIII playback and recording speeds, pause/still, Betascan (FF/Rew), mechanical tuner with 14 pushbutton presets (VHF/UHF only), 1-event 3-day timer, no remote control
Power
Voltage
120–120V
AC frequency
60Hz
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Description
The Zenith VR-9000W is a top-loading Betamax VCR from 1979, similar to the Sony SL-5400. Manufactured by Sony for Zenith, it features 2 video heads, mono audio, pause/still and Betascan (fast-forward/rewind search) capabilities, a mechanical tuner with 14 pushbutton presets for VHF/UHF channels, and a 1-event 3-day programmable timer. The "W" suffix denotes a woodgrain finish.
