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|description=The Sony SL-C6 was Sony's first front-loading PAL Betamax | |features=Front loading, stylish design, basic feature set | ||
|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. | |||
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|connector=Belling-Lee (IEC 169-2) | |||
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|label=RF Out | |||
|output_type=AV | |||
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|connector=Belling-Lee (IEC 169-2) | |||
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Revision as of 03:23, 23 February 2026
Sony SL-C6
Overview
Brand
Model
SL-C6
Type
Format family
Years
1982 –
AV system
PAL
ECID
Format Compatibility
Plays
Betamax
Records
Betamax
Inputs
Rear
Outputs
Rear
Features
Front loading, stylish design, basic feature set
Power
Voltage
220–240V
AC frequency
50Hz
Accessories
Parts
Archival Links
Database
Documents
Contribute
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.
