Sony SL-HF650

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Sony SL-HF650
Overview
Brand
Model
SL-HF650
Type
Format family
Years
1986 –
AV system
NTSC
ECID
Format Compatibility
Plays
Betamax, SuperBeta
Records
Betamax
Inputs
Rear
Antenna
RF (RF (F-type))
Video In
Composite (CVBS) (RCA (connector), Stereo audio via RCA (connector))
Outputs
Rear
Features
711B2 chassis, DA+1 heads, Speeds: Playback: βIs, βISHB, βII, βIII; Recording: βII, βIII, SuperBeta supported, Pause/Still, FF/Rew Search, Slow Motion (variable), Frame Advance, X2 Speed, Remote: Wireless #RMT-149, Timer: 6-event 7-day, Tuner: Digital (121-channel, MTS stereo), Stereo Hi-Fi audio, Synchro Edit
Power
Voltage
120–120V
AC frequency
60Hz
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Description

The Sony SL-HF650 was an advanced SuperBeta Hi-Fi stereo VCR with editing features. Built on the 711B2 chassis with DA+1 heads, it supported playback of βIs, βISHB, βII, and βIII speeds. It featured stereo Hi-Fi audio, variable slow motion, frame advance, X2 speed, and synchro edit. The digital tuner supported 121 channels with MTS stereo. It came with a wireless remote (#RMT-149) and a 6-event, 7-day timer.

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