Zenith VR-8900W
Zenith VR-8900W
Overview
Brand
Model
VR-8900W
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, front-loading, playback at BI/BII/BIII, recording at BII/BIII, 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-8900W is a front-loading Betamax VCR from 1981, similar to the Sony SL-5000. Manufactured by Sony for Zenith, it features 2 video heads, mono audio, playback at all three Beta speeds (BI, BII, BIII), recording at BII and BIII, 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. The "W" suffix denotes a woodgrain finish.
