Sanyo VCR 7250 SuperBeta Betamax Video Tape Recorder Player (1985)
Step back into the early days of home video with the Sanyo VCR 7250 Betamax recorder. This classic Betacord unit offers authentic vintage playback and recording capabilities, making it a great choice for collectors or anyone preserving old tapes. Built with solid early-era construction, it delivers reliable performance and nostalgic appeal. Fully tested and working well, this unit is a rare find in good condition. A true piece of video history—SpenCertified and ready to play.
CONDITION
SPENCERTIFIED- Fully certified by Spencer
Refurbished and SPENCERTIFIED
100% tested and functional. Cleaned inside and out; worn parts replaced as needed. Video heads cleaned, and tape path serviced. The transport mechanism is lubricated and tested for smooth loading and playback. Controls and internal contacts cleaned using WD-40 Specialist Electrical Contact Cleaner (safe for electronics). Playback and recording functions verified.
Cosmetic Condition: 10/10
Functional Condition: 10/10
WHAT'S IN THE BOX?
- Sanyo VCR 7250 SuperBeta Betamax Video Tape Recorder Player
- Factory Remote (580605)
- Batteries
- Composite Cable
Other information about the Sanyo VCR7250
- Front-loading Beta machine
- Records and plays back SuperBeta in BII and BIII
- Betahi-fi stereo and monaural audio recording and playback
- LED peak meters for monitoring volume level
- Express-tuning for easy channel selection: 105 channels
- Cable compatible with reception for 1-125, A-8 to W+84 channels
- RF input for VHF, UHF, and cable connection
- RF output selectable for VHF channel 3 or 4
- Soft touch selection with 16 preset locations
- SuperBeta indicator shows a recording is being made in SuperBeta
- Betahi-fi indicator shows a recording is in Betahi-fi stereo
- Programmable timer - 14 events over an 8-day period, every day or every week
- One button record (OBR) recording in 30 minutes segments
- Timer Indictor with programming, function, and operation stages
- Micro-timing phase (µTP) editing circuitry
- Cue and review high-speed viewing in forward and reverse
- Freeze-frame with control pulsed picture (optimized for BIII)
- Cable compatible with reception 1-125, A-8 to W+84
- Editing switch for copying to another recorder
- Editing indicator verifies that the VCR is operating in edit mode
- Intelligent pause control for switching to play from record pause
- Smart pause for directly loading tape into the pause mode
- Single gap video heads for solid recordings and longer life
- Power failure back up to protect timer settings
- DEW indication and prevention system
- Clock/counter button for checking tape location
- BIII speed indicator for playback and recording
- SuperBeta on/off switch for making standard Beta recordings
- Cassette inside indicator symbol on front
- Manual tracking control for fine-tuning the best picture
DIMENSIONS
- Size: 16" x 15" x 3.8" (Length x Width x Height)
- Weight: 20 lbs
INPUTS
- UHF In x 1 (back)
- VHF In x 1 (back)
- Composite x 1 (back)
- Remote Pause x 1 (back)
OUTPUTS
- UHF Out x 1 (back)
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VHF Out x 1 (back)
- Composite x 1 (back)
MANUFACTURE DATE AND PLACE
- MFD. 1985
- Made in Japan
