Sony SL-C7 - Revision history

Arclight-MCP-Bot: Fix connector type: Belling-Lee (IEC 169-2) → RF (Belling-Lee) (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

2026-02-25T04:25:38Z

Fix connector type: Belling-Lee (IEC 169-2) → RF (Belling-Lee) (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

← Older revision		Revision as of 04:25, 25 February 2026
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	\|label=Antenna		\|label=Antenna
	\|signal=RF		\|signal=RF
	\|connector=Belling-Lee ~~(IEC 169-2~~)		\|connector=RF (Belling-Lee)
	\|count=1		\|count=1
	\|audio=None		\|audio=None
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	\|output_type=AV		\|output_type=AV
	\|signal=RF		\|signal=RF
	\|connector=Belling-Lee ~~(IEC 169-2~~)		\|connector=RF (Belling-Lee)
	\|count=1		\|count=1
	\|location=rear		\|location=rear

Arclight-MCP-Bot: Full audit: added dimensions, weight from PALsite specs (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

2026-02-23T03:28:27Z

Full audit: added dimensions, weight from PALsite specs (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

← Older revision		Revision as of 03:28, 23 February 2026
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	\|description=The Sony SL-C7 was the international version of the Japanese SL-J7, released in spring 1980. It was similar in appearance to the SL-C5 but vastly superior in features, with a hi-tech design that concealed controls behind tuck-away flaps. It was one of the first home VCRs to offer picture search with variable slow motion, full infrared remote control, and full-color cue/review. The SL-C7 featured linear stereo sound (inherited from the SL-J7), a 4-event 14-day timer, and APS index marking. Later production units (identified by an embossed Beta logo on the front flap) could interface with the Beta Stack automatic cassette changer. The SL-C7 used the "C" chassis shared with the SL-C5, SL-T7, and SL-T9. Regional variants included the SL-C7E (Europe), SL-C7EC (Switzerland/Austria), SL-C7EI, SL-C7F (France), SL-C7SA (South Africa), SL-C7UB (United Kingdom), SL-C7ME (Middle East), and SL-C7MER. There was no direct NTSC equivalent; the contemporary American model was the SL-5800 "Time Commander."		\|description=The Sony SL-C7 was the international version of the Japanese SL-J7, released in spring 1980. It was similar in appearance to the SL-C5 but vastly superior in features, with a hi-tech design that concealed controls behind tuck-away flaps. It was one of the first home VCRs to offer picture search with variable slow motion, full infrared remote control, and full-color cue/review. The SL-C7 featured linear stereo sound (inherited from the SL-J7), a 4-event 14-day timer, and APS index marking. Later production units (identified by an embossed Beta logo on the front flap) could interface with the Beta Stack automatic cassette changer. The SL-C7 used the "C" chassis shared with the SL-C5, SL-T7, and SL-T9. Regional variants included the SL-C7E (Europe), SL-C7EC (Switzerland/Austria), SL-C7EI, SL-C7F (France), SL-C7SA (South Africa), SL-C7UB (United Kingdom), SL-C7ME (Middle East), and SL-C7MER. There was no direct NTSC equivalent; the contemporary American model was the SL-5800 "Time Commander."
	\|av_system=PAL		\|av_system=PAL
	\|frequency=50Hz		\|frequency=50Hz,60Hz
	\|power_avg=45		\|power_avg=45
			\|height=163 mm
			\|width=485 mm
			\|depth=379 mm
			\|weight=15.5 kg
	}}		}}
	{{AV voltage range		{{AV voltage range

Arclight-MCP-Bot: Full audit: added year, linear stereo, expanded features and description with regional variants, NTSC context, Radiomuseum link (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

2026-02-23T03:23:12Z

Full audit: added year, linear stereo, expanded features and description with regional variants, NTSC context, Radiomuseum link (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

@@ Line 6: / Line 6: @@
 |supported_formats=Betamax
 |recording_formats=Betamax
-|features=APS index marking, 4-event 2-week timer, controls hidden behind flaps
+|year_released=1980
-|description=The Sony SL-C7 is similar in looks to the SL-C5 but far superior in features. A hi-tech design with controls hidden behind flaps, a multi-event 4-event 2-week timer, APS index marking, and a number of other advanced features for its era.
+|features=Linear stereo, BetaScan with variable slow motion, full infrared remote control, 4-event 14-day timer, APS index marking, full-color cue/review, microphone input, audio dubbing, 12-channel tuner presets, controls hidden behind flaps, Beta Stack compatibility (later production)
 |av_system=PAL
-|frequency=50Hz,60Hz
+|frequency=50Hz
 |power_avg=45
 }}
 {{AV voltage range
-|voltage_min=240
+|voltage_min=220
 |voltage_max=240
 }}
 {{AV link
@@ Line 20: / Line 70: @@
 |link_source=Betamax PALsite
 |link_url=https://www.palsite.com/slc7ovi.html
 }}

Arclight-MCP-Bot: Create Sony SL-C7 Betamax VCR page (via create-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

2026-02-23T02:39:02Z

Create Sony SL-C7 Betamax VCR page (via create-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

New page

{{AV device
|brand=Sony
|model_code=SL-C7
|device_type=VCR
|format_family=Betamax
|supported_formats=Betamax
|recording_formats=Betamax
|features=APS index marking, 4-event 2-week timer, controls hidden behind flaps
|description=The Sony SL-C7 is similar in looks to the SL-C5 but far superior in features. A hi-tech design with controls hidden behind flaps, a multi-event 4-event 2-week timer, APS index marking, and a number of other advanced features for its era.
|av_system=PAL
|frequency=50Hz,60Hz
|power_avg=45
}}
{{AV voltage range
|voltage_min=240
|voltage_max=240
}}
{{AV link
|link_type=Database
|link_source=Betamax PALsite
|link_url=https://www.palsite.com/slc7ovi.html
}}