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The Sanyo VCR 4900 records and plays back in  and  . Built-in 14-day/8-event timer with every-day and every-week features. The cable-ready 105-channel tuner has 12 analog broadcast channel presets. Preset automatic termination of recording. Feather-touch transport controls with forward and reverse picture search. Still image playback with simple editing. The infrared remote duplicates most front panel functions. 4-digit electronic tape counter with memory stop. Dew sensor with front panel indicator. User-friendly with smart styling, this silver recorder would make a comfortable purchase for an attractive price. Like most Sanyos it unthreads the tape prior to performing rewind and fast forward. The tape moves inside the cassette shell during those modes. This maneuver reduces wear on the tape path components. Links to more information are included in the listing of features below.• Refurbished product that meets or exceeds factory specifications • Standard Beta recording and playback in speeds and • Inputs and output for the audio/video LINE IN and OUT • Programmable timer with 14-day 8-event, every day or every week • AutomaticTermination for setting an ending time once recording has started • Direct channel selection with thirteen button positions • UHF and VHF inputs for off-the-air antenna and cable connection • RF output selectable for VHF channel 3 or 4 • Cue and review high-speed viewing in forward and reverse • Multi-display for clock time and timer information • Freeze-frame still pause with picture (optimized for )• Single gap video heads for solid recordings and longer life • Tape counter is 4-digit electronic with reset and memory • Wireless remote control for most VCR operations • Feather touch function controls for easy operation • Simple editing for copying tapes and removing content • Intelligent pause control for switching to play from record pause • Smart pause for directly loading tape into the pause mode • DEW indicator with shut down protection system • Cassette inside indicator LED on front panel • tape speed indicator for playback and record• Manual tracking control for fine-tuning the best picture • Auto functions: 1, 5, 8, 9, 19 and 21 • Operation, safety, and protection features are standard • Unswitched AC Outlet for connecting another device up to 500 Watts • Corrections and modifications: module 11 applies • Reproduction of the original owner's manual • Highlighted wording in this features list  Is this the Betamax you are looking for? To make selection easier I have put together a table that lists them by their pedigree. To see it click here. To look at the large selection of Beta format accessories available go to the "Betamax Accessories" section by clicking here. PERFORMANCE DETAILS: The VCR 4900 can record and play the standard Beta in the and speeds. Audio is monaural. Tapes recorded in Betahi-fi will play but not in stereo. Super Beta tapes will play but might exhibit picture noise. To examine a Beta format compatibility chart click here. The MSRP for the 4900 was 348.00 in 1984 or $865.00 in todays money.
 
I refurbish all the Beta VCRs offered through my Website. If you would like to examine how this is accomplished, I have composed a special section that explains how it's done. To go to the "Beta Refurbishing" section, click here. Read an important message about my refurbished VCRs by clicking here. Do you have one of these premium Betas that isn't working? It is eligible for repair along with a lot of others. To see the list of candidates, click here. For service, click on "Getting It Repaired" in the right button array or click here.
 *These rating numbers are comparisons between the Beta VCRS within this particular design group. Contributing factors are engineering quality, popularity, aesthetics, execution, repair frequency, and the number of features and their benefits. Analysis is subjective and should not be considered an endorsement. |