Sony SL-C40

Sony SL-C40

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Overview

Brand

Sony

Model

SL-C40

Type

VCR

Format family

Betamax

Years

1983 –

AV system

PAL

ECID

EC3758

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)

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

RF Out
1×RF (RF (Belling-Lee))

UHF channels E30 to E39 (variable)

Features

Linear stereo, Beta noise reduction, infrared remote control, BetaScan picture search, front-loading

Dimensions

H × W × D

105 mm × 430 mm × 360 mm

Weight

22.046 lb10 kg <br /> / 10 kg22.046 lb <br />

Power

Voltage

220–240V

AC frequency

50Hz, 60Hz

Power

38W

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Description

The Sony SL-C40 was the stereo version of the SL-C20 and SL-C30 models, built on the 711B chassis. It featured linear stereo sound and Beta noise reduction, making it the more capable sibling in the SL-C20/30/40 family. Produced in very small numbers, it was also available in unusual colours such as red and gold, making it rare today. On NTSC Beta Hi-Fi decks, Hi-Fi sound was recorded by the normal video heads, but PAL Beta Hi-Fi required additional heads, so PAL linear stereo machines like the SL-C40 continued to be sold alongside Hi-Fi models. The SL-C40 was a PAL-only model; the contemporary NTSC market did not have a direct equivalent, as American models had moved to Hi-Fi stereo by this time.