Pioneer VX-50

Pioneer VX-50

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Overview

Brand

Pioneer

Model

VX-50

Type

VCR

Format family

Betamax

Years

1984 –

MSRP

$$800

AV system

NTSC

ECID

EC4896

Format Compatibility

Plays

Betamax, SuperBeta

Records

SuperBeta

Inputs

Rear

Antenna
1×RF (RF (F-type))

Video In
1×Composite (CVBS) (RCA (connector), Stereo audio via RCA (connector))

Outputs

Rear

RF Out
1×RF (RF (F-type))

Video Out
1×Composite (CVBS) (RCA (connector))

Audio Out
1×Analog stereo (RCA (connector))

Features

SuperBeta Hi-Fi stereo audio, Manufactured by Sony, Speeds: Recording: βII, βIII; Playback: βI, βII, βIII

Power

Voltage

120–120V

AC frequency

60Hz

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Archival Links

Database

Mr. Betamax
Beta Info Guide

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Description

The Pioneer VX-50 was a SuperBeta Hi-Fi VCR manufactured by Sony and sold under the Pioneer brand. Pioneer was one of the few non-Sony companies to offer high-end Betamax equipment, leveraging its existing LaserDisc business in the Japanese home market where Beta remained strong.