Sanyo Betacord Model 4400; Sears Betavision; Sony/Sanyo/Toshiba Betamovies

An old video from 2005, originally uploaded February 11, 2007.

The first Beta is a 1984 Sanyo Betacord model 4400. This was our very first VCR model we've ever owned. This model is a low-end model, but you can find this Sanyo virtually everywhere.

The second one shown is a Sears clone from 1983 (based on the Sanyo model 4000, which I also own.) Slight cosmetic differences and a geared idler are some of the differences.

The 3rd part shows my collection of Betamovies. I own the original Sony BMC-110, as well as the identical Sanyo and Toshiba clones of it. There is no difference between the 3 except the name on it and the colors. The Sony is from 1983. The Sanyo and Toshiba are from 1984. I have the original box for the Sanyo. All 3 work perfectly and use an image tube.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• sony
• bmc-110
• betamovie
• betamax
• beta
• sanyo
• 4400
• 4000
• toshiba
• sears
• betacord
• vintage
• vcr
• cassettes

[ducklandwikeno]

Wow The movie grease . My sister sean it 20 times in the 1980's .

[MeMooSYTUK]

Wow, Awesome!

[rmx77]

i happen to have the same one but its the sears version of the beta vcr. only thing wrong with it is the clock controls dont work at all so it cant be programed to auto record but plays and records just fine

[eskiewolf76]

That Sears model might be slightly older than the one I have. Mine is badged as a SR 1000 Series. I should dig it up, clean it, and do a show & tell.

[Vinylrecordsneverdie]

That's the same one I repaired for a buddy of mines. I only replaced the belts and cleaned it a bit.

[Maxxarcade]

Love it at 0:25... The sound of the head drum with the music in the background.