Sony SL-C5

Sony SL-C5

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Overview

Brand

Sony

Model

SL-C5

Type

VCR

Format family

Betamax

Years

1980 –

AV system

PAL

ECID

EC3741

Format Compatibility

Plays

Betamax

Records

Betamax

Inputs

Rear

Antenna
1×RF (RF (Belling-Lee))

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

Front

Mic
1×Analog mono (Mini-jack (3.5mm), Mono audio)

Microphone input, -60 dB

Outputs

Rear

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

Video Out
1×Composite (CVBS) (BNC)

RF Out
1×RF (RF (Belling-Lee))

UHF modulated output

Features

Soft-touch controls, BetaScan picture search, wired remote control, audio dubbing, clock/timer, electronic tuner with presets, UHF modulator

Dimensions

H × W × D

165 mm × 485 mm × 375 mm

Weight

34.172 lb15.5 kg <br /> / 15.5 kg34.172 lb <br />

Power

Voltage

220–240V

AC frequency

50Hz

Power

80W

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Description

The Sony SL-C5 was the entry-level international Betamax, styled as the "baby brother" to the feature-rich SL-C7. Released in spring 1980, it was based on the Japanese J-series design and marked Sony's move away from piano key controls to a modern soft-touch interface. It featured BetaScan picture search and a wired remote control. The SL-C5 used the "C" chassis shared with the SL-C7, SL-T7, SL-T9, and SL-80x0 series. Regional variants included the SL-C5AS (Australia), SL-C5CH, SL-C5E (Continental Europe with CCIR B/G tuner), SL-C5EC (Switzerland/Austria), SL-C5EI, SL-C5SA (South Africa), and SL-C5UB (United Kingdom). The multi-standard SL-T7ME was based on the SL-C5 design. There was no direct NTSC equivalent; the contemporary American models were the SL-5600 and SL-5800.