{"product_id":"vintage-zenith-portable-betamax-video-player-with-tuner-timer-dock-vr9800-and-vrt9850-tested-working","title":"Vintage Zenith Portable Betamax Video Player with Tuner\/Timer Dock VR9800 and VRT9850 - Tested Working","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare piece of home entertainment history: this Zenith Betamax Video Player\/Recorder (model VR9800) with matching Tuner\/Timer dock (VRT9850) represents the cutting edge of 1980s portable video technology. The compact silver units feature push-button controls for all major playback and recording functions, including slow-motion and fast-forward capabilities, along with a built-in tuner for TV reception.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe top unit displays the full control panel with mechanical button selectors for rewind, stop, play, fast-forward, pause, and record functions, plus dedicated controls for X1 reverse, X1 forward, X2 forward, audio, slow motion, video action, and dub features. The lower Tuner\/Timer unit houses the TV tuner and timer controls on the left side, with the timer record display panel visible on the right.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eListed as tested and working, this matched pair represents a significant moment in home video format wars when Betamax competed with VHS. Perfect for collectors of vintage electronics, media technology enthusiasts, or anyone nostalgic for the pre-digital video era.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KG Novelties","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55966156489026,"sku":"26574936","price":100.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0924\/5124\/2306\/files\/PXL_20260821_190510997.jpg?v=1787759172","url":"https:\/\/kgnovelties.com\/products\/vintage-zenith-portable-betamax-video-player-with-tuner-timer-dock-vr9800-and-vrt9850-tested-working","provider":"KG Novelties","version":"1.0","type":"link"}