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Old 2nd Dec 2017, 12:24 pm   #1
Ryan_1993
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Default Setting up a Betamax VCR to record Freeview and from my DVD player

Hi guys

I've got a fully refurbished BetaHIFI Unit coming in the next few days. Its a Sanyo VTC M40, the best model Sanyo ever made. I've also got quite a lot of Betamax tapes to get playing.

My question is as the VCR just has RF outputs and no SCART connectors what's the best way to record Freeview? Someone advised me I'd need an RF Demodulator unit?

Its been so long since I've programmed a VCR I've forgot a lot about them. I know the built in tuner will do nothing now we've switched over to digital though, so I was hoping to use my TV's built in Freeview tuner if this is possible?

I also wouldn't mind hooking in my little DVD player to it to copy some old 1980s shows (top of the pops etc) on to BetaMax Beta Hifi to try out the sound. Apparently, this was so good, people used these solely for music playback, as can be seen in this Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMnGG60iyIk

Does anyone know the best way to do these things?

For reference here a couple of pictures attached of my model

much appreciated Ryan
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