Sony SL-T9

Sony SL-T9

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Overview

Brand

Sony

Model

SL-T9

Type

VCR

Format family

Betamax

Years

1981 –

AV system

PAL, SECAM, NTSC 4.43

ECID

EC3746

Format Compatibility

Plays

Betamax

Records

Betamax

Inputs

Rear

Camera
1×Composite (CVBS) (Proprietary, Mono audio)

14-pin Sony K-connector for Sony cameras

Antenna
1×RF (RF (Belling-Lee))

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

Outputs

Rear

RF Out
1×RF (RF (Belling-Lee))

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

Video Out
1×Composite (CVBS) (BNC)

Features

Multi-standard (PAL/SECAM record and play, NTSC 4.43 playback), Beta III long-play mode, BetaScan, linear stereo, infrared remote control, multi-event timer

Power

Voltage

110–240V

AC frequency

50Hz, 60Hz

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Database

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Description

The Sony SL-T9 was the international multi-standard version of the SL-C7 top-loader, released in late 1981. It could record and play in both PAL and SECAM, and also play back NTSC 4.43 (a PAL-compatible form of NTSC — not American NTSC 3.58). Notably, the SL-T9 added a long-play mode similar to NTSC Beta III speed, which was unusual for PAL Betamax machines (most PAL VCRs recorded at only one speed, similar to NTSC Beta II). Like the SL-C7, it featured linear stereo sound, BetaScan picture search, and full infrared remote control. It shared the "C" chassis with the SL-C5, SL-C7, and SL-T7 series. Variants included the SL-T9 (base), SL-T9ME (Middle East), and SL-T9MER.