Zenith VR-9500
Overview
Brand
Model
VR-9500
Market
USA
Type
Format family
Years
1982 –
AV system
NTSC
ECID
Format Compatibility
Plays
Betamax
Records
Betamax
Inputs
Rear
Outputs
Rear
Features
2 video heads, top-loading, portable, playback at BII/BIII, recording at BIII only, pause/still, Betascan (FF/Rew), electronic tuner with 14 pushbutton presets (VHF/UHF only, via VRT-9550), wired remote control, 1-event timer
Power
Voltage
120–120V
AC frequency
60Hz
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Description
The Zenith VR-9500 is a portable top-loading Betamax VCR from 1982. Manufactured by Sony for Zenith, it features 2 video heads, mono audio, pause/still and Betascan capabilities. Recording is limited to BIII speed only. The companion VRT-9550 tuner/timer unit provides an electronic tuner with 14 pushbutton presets for VHF/UHF channels, a wired remote control, and a 1-event timer.
