Model-20 Beta Hi-Fi Video Cassette Recorder
(160-0600)                 Specifications             Faxback Doc. # 41514

This special system allows audio recording superior to most cassette or
reel-to-reel audio recording decks, as shown in the specifications below.

Frequency Response                                         20-20,000 Hz

Distortion                                      Less than 0.3% (400 Hz)

Dynamic Range                                                     80 dB

Wow and Flutter                                 Less than 0.005% (WRMS)

Channel Separation                                                60 dB

General Specifications

Format:...........................................................BETA

TV system:...............................................NTSC standard

Maximum recording time

  Beta II:.............................................200 min (L-830)
  Beta III:............................................300 min (L-830)

Timer recording functions:...................Either on/off at set time
                                             within 7-days or on/off at
                                             set time daily

Receiving channel

VHF:......................................2-13, Mid A - 1, Super J - W
UHF:.............................................................14-83

Terminals

VHF IN/OUT:.....................................................F-type
UHF IN/OUT:...................................................Grip x 2
AUDIO IN/OUT (L/MONO & R):...............................RCA connector
VIDEO IN/OUT:............................................RCA connector
REMOTE PAUSE:..........................................2.5 symbol jack

Electrical Specifications

Video input level/impedance:......................0.5 - 2.0 Vp-p/7-ohm
Video output level/impedance:..........................1.0 Vp-p/75-ohm
Audio input level impedance:..........................-10 dBs/47 kohms
Audio output level/impedance:.........................-10 dBs/47 kohms
Video S/N:.............................................45 dB (Beta II)
Dynamic range:......................................80 dB (Beta Hi-Fi)
Wow & Flutter:......................Less than 0.005% WRMS (Beta Hi-Fi)
Audio frequency response:..................20 Hz - 20 kHz (Beta Hi-Fi)

Other Specifications

Power source:...........................................120 VAC, 60 Hz

Power consumption:............................................40 Watts

Dimensions (W x H x D):..................16-9/16" x 4-5/8" x 14-13/16"

Weight:.............................................approx. 19-3/4 lbs

Remote Control Units

Power Source:.....................3V (2 "AA" size 1.5-volt, batteries)

Dimensions (W x H x D):............................2" x 3/4" x 5/5/16"

Weight:.............................approx. 3/1/2 lbs (with batteries)

Because its products are subject to continuous improvement, Radio Shack
reserves the right to modify product designs and specifications without
notice and without incurring any obligation.


(LB/EB 9/11/97)