Zenith VR-8500PT
Zenith VR-8500PT
Overview
Brand
Model
VR-8500PT
Market
USA
Type
Format family
Years
1981 –
AV system
NTSC
ECID
Format Compatibility
Plays
Betamax
Records
Betamax
Inputs
Rear
Outputs
Rear
Features
2 video heads, top-loading, playback at BII/BIII, recording at BIII only, pause/still, Betascan (FF/Rew), mechanical tuner with 14 pushbutton presets (VHF/UHF only), wired remote control, 1-event timer
Power
Voltage
120–120V
AC frequency
60Hz
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Description
The Zenith VR-8500PT is a top-loading Betamax VCR from 1981. Manufactured by Sony for Zenith, it features 2 video heads, mono audio, pause/still and Betascan capabilities, a mechanical tuner with 14 pushbutton presets for VHF/UHF channels, a wired remote control, and a 1-event timer. Recording is limited to BIII speed only. The "PT" suffix denotes a plain/silver finish.
