Pioneer VX-90

Pioneer VX-90

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Overview

Brand

Pioneer

Model

VX-90

Type

VCR

Format family

Betamax

Years

1985 –

MSRP

$$1,500

AV system

NTSC

ECID

EC4897

Format Compatibility

Plays

Betamax, SuperBeta

Records

SuperBeta

Inputs

Rear

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

Antenna
1×RF (RF (F-type))

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, 4 heads, Manufactured by Sony (clone of SL-HF900), Jog/shuttle wheel, Variable-speed playback, Electronic Tab Marker indexing, Audio dub, Headphone jack with volume control, Infrared remote CU-90, Can be modified to record/play βIs, Speeds: Recording: βII, βIII; Playback: βI, βIs, 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-90 was manufactured by Sony and was essentially a rebadged Sony SL-HF900, widely considered one of the best Betamax VCRs ever made. It featured 4 video heads, crystal-clear variable-speed playback, a jog/shuttle wheel, and could be modified to record and play at the βIs (SuperBeta I) speed. Like the SL-HF900, it is heavily sought after on the used Beta market.