Sony SL-C7

Sony SL-C7

AV device › VCR

Overview

Brand

Sony

Model

SL-C7

Type

VCR

Format family

Betamax

Years

1980 –

AV system

PAL

ECID

EC3743

Format Compatibility

Plays

Betamax

Records

Betamax

Inputs

Rear

Antenna
1×RF (RF (Belling-Lee))

Video In
1×Composite (CVBS) (BNC, Stereo audio via RCA (connector))

Front

Mic
1×Analog mono (Mini-jack (3.5mm), Mono audio)

Outputs

Rear

Video Out
1×Composite (CVBS) (BNC)

RF Out
1×RF (RF (Belling-Lee))

Audio Out
1×Analog stereo (RCA (connector))

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)

Power

Voltage

220–240V

AC frequency

50Hz

Power

45W

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Betamax PALsite
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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."