Sony SL-8200

Sony SL-8200

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Overview

Brand

Sony

Model

SL-8200

Type

VCR

Format family

Betamax

Years

1977 –

MSRP

$$1,055

AV system

NTSC

ECID

EC3988

Format Compatibility

Plays

Betamax

Records

Betamax

Inputs

Rear

Antenna
1×RF (RF (F-type))

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

Outputs

Rear

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

RF Out
1×RF (RF (F-type))

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

Features

2 heads, Speeds: βI (X1), βII (X2), Remote: None, Timer: Sold separately: Model DT-20 (1-event), Tuner: Mechanical (VHF/UHF), First to support βII (X2) speed

Power

Voltage

120–120V

AC frequency

60Hz

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Description

The Sony SL-8200 was a redesigned SL-7200 that introduced the βII (X2) speed, allowing 2-hour recording on the newly formulated L-500 tape. It featured a double-wide Record button and mechanical VHF/UHF tuning. Retail price was $1,055.