Sony SL-700

Sony SL-700

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Overview

Brand

Sony

Model

SL-700

Type

VCR

Format family

Betamax

Years

1986 –

AV system

NTSC

ECID

EC4098

Format Compatibility

Plays

Betamax, SuperBeta

Records

Betamax

Inputs

Rear

Antenna
1×RF (RF (F-type))

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

Outputs

Rear

RF Out
1×RF (RF (F-type))

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

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

Features

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-136, Timer: 6-event 7-day, Tuner: Digital (148-channel, MTS stereo), Mono audio, Synchro Edit

Power

Voltage

120–120V

AC frequency

60Hz

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Description

The Sony SL-700 was a SuperBeta VCR with comprehensive trick play features but mono audio only. It featured DA+1 heads with playback support for βIs, βISHB, βII, and βIII speeds. The digital tuner supported 148 channels with MTS stereo reception. It included variable slow motion, frame advance, X2 speed, and synchro edit. It came with a wireless remote (#RMT-136) and a 6-event, 7-day timer.