Sony SL-5000

Sony SL-5000

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Overview

Brand

Sony

Model

SL-5000

Type

VCR

Format family

Betamax

Years

1981 –

MSRP

$$899

AV system

NTSC

ECID

EC3993

Format Compatibility

Plays

Betamax

Records

Betamax

Inputs

Rear

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

Antenna
1×RF (RF (F-type))

Outputs

Rear

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

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

RF Out
1×RF (RF (F-type))

Features

710 chassis, 2 heads, Speeds: Playback: βI, βII, βIII; Recording: βII, βIII, Pause/Still, FF/Rew Search, Remote: Wired #RM-59W, Timer: 1-event, Tuner: Mechanical (14 pushbutton presets, VHF/UHF), First front-loading Betamax VCR

Power

Voltage

120–120V

AC frequency

60Hz

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Description

The Sony SL-5000 was the first front-loading Betamax VCR, built on the 710 chassis. It was a stripped-down model with a 1-event timer. Retail price was $899.