Sony SL-5600

Sony SL-5600

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Overview

Brand

Sony

Model

SL-5600

Type

VCR

Format family

Betamax

Years

1980 –

MSRP

$$1,350

AV system

NTSC

ECID

EC3991

Format Compatibility

Plays

Betamax

Records

Betamax

Inputs

Rear

Antenna
1×RF (RF (F-type))

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

Outputs

Rear

Video Out
1×Composite (CVBS) (RCA (connector))

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

RF Out
1×RF (RF (F-type))

Features

2 heads, Speeds: Playback: βI, βII, βIII; Recording: βII, βIII, Pause/Still, FF/Rew Search, Remote: Wired #RM-56W, Timer: 4-event, 14-day, Tuner: Electronic (14 pushbutton presets, VHF/UHF), Index search (Tab Marker System), 10-minute battery backup

Power

Voltage

120–120V

AC frequency

60Hz

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Description

The Sony SL-5600 was an improved SL-5400 that introduced 14-day, 4-event programming, electronic indexing called the "Tab Marker System," and a 10-minute battery backup for the clock/timer. Retail price was $1,350.