Sony SL-C6: Difference between revisions

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Description

The Sony SL-C6 was Sony's first front-loading PAL Betamax VCR, released in 1982. It was Sony's attempt at a mass-market machine — basic in features but very stylish in design. Interestingly, it was produced in two cosmetic variants: the Mark I and Mark II, both introduced in 1982, which differed mainly in the styling of the front panel. The rear panel featured a 220/240V selector and DIN connectors for audio. The dual-standard SL-T6ME was based on the SL-C6. Regional variants included the SL-C6ES (Scandinavia). There was no direct NTSC equivalent; the American front-loading models of this era included the SL-5000, SL-5010, and SL-5100.

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 |recording_formats=Betamax
 |year_released=1982
-|features=Front loading, stylish design, basic feature set
+|features=Front loading, stylish design, 1-event weekly timer, clock synchronized with power frequency
-|description=The Sony SL-C6 was Sony's first front-loading PAL Betamax VCR, released in 1982. It was Sony's attempt at a mass-market machine — basic in features but very stylish in design. Interestingly, it was produced in two cosmetic variants: the Mark I and Mark II, both introduced in 1982, which differed mainly in the styling of the front panel. The dual-standard SL-T6ME was based on the SL-C6. Regional variants included the SL-C6ES (Scandinavia) among others. There was no direct NTSC equivalent; the American front-loading models of this era included the SL-5000, SL-5010, and SL-5100.
+|description=The Sony SL-C6 was Sony's first front-loading PAL Betamax VCR, released in 1982. It was Sony's attempt at a mass-market machine — basic in features but very stylish in design. Interestingly, it was produced in two cosmetic variants: the Mark I and Mark II, both introduced in 1982, which differed mainly in the styling of the front panel. The rear panel featured a 220/240V selector and DIN connectors for audio. The dual-standard SL-T6ME was based on the SL-C6. Regional variants included the SL-C6ES (Scandinavia). There was no direct NTSC equivalent; the American front-loading models of this era included the SL-5000, SL-5010, and SL-5100.
 |av_system=PAL
 |frequency=50Hz
+|power_avg=55
+|height=168 mm
+|width=460 mm
+|depth=390 mm
+|weight=14.5 kg
+}}
+{{AV voltage range
+|voltage_min=220
+|voltage_max=240
 }}
 {{AV input
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 |count=1
 |audio=None
+|location=rear
+}}
+{{AV input
+|label=Video In
+|signal=Composite (CVBS)
+|connector=BNC
+|count=1
+|audio=Stereo
+|audio_connector=DIN (5-pin)
 |location=rear
 }}
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 |signal=RF
 |connector=Belling-Lee (IEC 169-2)
+|count=1
+|location=rear
+|notes=UHF modulated output
+}}
+{{AV output
+|label=Video Out
+|output_type=Video
+|signal=Composite (CVBS)
+|connector=BNC
+|count=1
+|location=rear
+}}
+{{AV output
+|label=Audio Out
+|output_type=Audio
+|signal=Analog stereo
+|connector=DIN (5-pin)
 |count=1
 |location=rear