Sony SL-2300

Sony SL-2300

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Overview

Brand

Sony

Model

SL-2300

Type

VCR

Format family

Betamax

Years

1983 –

AV system

NTSC

ECID

EC4026

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

RF Out
1×RF (RF (F-type))

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

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

Features

711B chassis, 2 heads, Speeds: Playback: βI, βII, βIII; Recording: βII, βIII, Pause/Still, FF/Rew Search, Remote: Wired #RM-59W, Timer: 1-event 3-day, Tuner: Mechanical (14 pushbutton presets, VHF/UHF only), "E-Z Beta" series

Power

Voltage

120–120V

AC frequency

60Hz

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Description

The Sony SL-2300 was part of Sony's "E-Z Beta" series of affordable, user-friendly Betamax VCRs. Built on the 711B chassis with 2 heads, it offered basic playback and recording across all three Beta speeds. It featured a wired remote (#RM-59W) and a 1-event, 3-day timer with mechanical 14 pushbutton presets limited to VHF/UHF. It was available in silver, white, black, and red color variants.