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<p>Creating AV device page for Sony SL-HF2100 Betamax VCR from VCR Wiki data and spec sheets (via create-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{AV device<br /> |brand=Sony<br /> |model_code=SL-HF2100<br /> |year_released=1991<br /> |device_type=VCR<br /> |format_family=Betamax<br /> |supported_formats=Betamax,SuperBeta,Super Hi-Band Beta<br /> |recording_formats=Betamax,SuperBeta,Super Hi-Band Beta<br /> |features=DA-4 heads (optional Opt-4 system), Flying erase head, Speeds: Playback: βI, βIs, βISHB, βII, βIII; Recording: βI, βIs, βISHB, βII, βIII, SuperBeta supported, Super Hi-Band Beta recording, Pause/Still, FF/Rew Search, Slow Motion (Variable), Frame Advance, X2 Speed, Remote: Wireless #RMT-2100A (touchpad), Timer: 8-event 1-month, Tuner: Digital (181-channel), Stereo Hi-Fi audio, Automatic Tracking, S-Video input/output, Touchpad controls, Auto head cleaner, Index search, Synchro edit with separate audio and video insert, On-screen display<br /> |description=The Sony SL-HF2100 was the 15th Anniversary Betamax, also known as the Buttonless Betamax, and was the last high-end full-featured American-market Betamax VCR. Released in 1991, it featured a distinctive swing-down front panel door spanning the full width of the machine with unique touchpad controls and a scrolling LED display. It was the first Sony Betamax with automatic tracking. The machine could record in Super Hi-Band (βISHB) mode using standard Beta tapes and featured an Opt-4 optimized 4-head system with a flying erase head for clean insert editing. The innovative touchpad remote (RMT-2100A) featured 13 menu screens and two-way communication with the VCR. Specifications included 35W power consumption, dimensions of 466 x 102 x 404 mm, and a weight of 11 kg. It remains one of the most sought-after Betamax models on the collector market.<br /> |av_system=NTSC<br /> |frequency=60Hz<br /> |power_avg=35<br /> |height=102 mm<br /> |width=466 mm<br /> |depth=404 mm<br /> |weight=11 kg<br /> }}<br /> {{AV voltage range|voltage_min=120|voltage_max=120}}<br /> {{AV input|label=Antenna|signal=RF|connector=F-type (75 ohm)|count=1|audio=None|location=rear}}<br /> {{AV input|label=Video In (Composite)|signal=Composite (CVBS)|connector=RCA (connector)|count=3|audio=Stereo|audio_connector=RCA (connector)|location=rear}}<br /> {{AV input|label=Video In (S-Video)|signal=S-Video|connector=Mini-DIN 4-pin|count=2|audio=None|location=rear}}<br /> {{AV output|label=RF Out|output_type=AV|signal=RF|connector=F-type (75 ohm)|count=1|location=rear}}<br /> {{AV output|label=Video Out (Composite)|output_type=Video|signal=Composite (CVBS)|connector=RCA (connector)|count=2|location=rear}}<br /> {{AV output|label=Video Out (S-Video)|output_type=Video|signal=S-Video|connector=Mini-DIN 4-pin|count=2|location=rear}}<br /> {{AV output|label=Audio Out|output_type=Audio|signal=Analog stereo|connector=RCA (connector)|count=2|location=rear}}<br /> {{AV link|link_type=Database|link_source=VCR Wiki|link_url=http://vcr.wikidot.com/wiki:sony}}</div>

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