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Latest revision as of 04:28, 25 February 2026
Sony SL-C40
Overview
Brand
Model
SL-C40
Type
Format family
Years
1983 –
AV system
PAL
ECID
Format Compatibility
Plays
Betamax
Records
Betamax
Inputs
Rear
Front
Outputs
Rear
Features
Linear stereo, Beta noise reduction, infrared remote control, BetaScan picture search, front-loading
Dimensions
H × W × D
105 mm × 430 mm × 360 mm
Weight
22.046 lb10 kg <br /> / 10 kg22.046 lb <br />
Power
Voltage
220–240V
AC frequency
50Hz, 60Hz
Power
38W
Accessories
Parts
Archival Links
Database
Documents
Contribute
Description
The Sony SL-C40 was the stereo version of the SL-C20 and SL-C30 models, built on the 711B chassis. It featured linear stereo sound and Beta noise reduction, making it the more capable sibling in the SL-C20/30/40 family. Produced in very small numbers, it was also available in unusual colours such as red and gold, making it rare today. On NTSC Beta Hi-Fi decks, Hi-Fi sound was recorded by the normal video heads, but PAL Beta Hi-Fi required additional heads, so PAL linear stereo machines like the SL-C40 continued to be sold alongside Hi-Fi models. The SL-C40 was a PAL-only model; the contemporary NTSC market did not have a direct equivalent, as American models had moved to Hi-Fi stereo by this time.
