Sony SL-8600

Sony SL-8600

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Overview

Brand

Sony

Model

SL-8600

Type

VCR

Format family

Betamax

Years

1979 –

MSRP

$$1,150

AV system

NTSC

ECID

EC3989

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

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

RF Out
1×RF (RF (F-type))

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

Features

2 heads, Speeds: βII (X2), Remote: None, Timer: 1-event, Tuner: Mechanical (VHF/UHF)

Power

Voltage

120–120V

AC frequency

60Hz

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Description

The Sony SL-8600 was the first Betamax with a built-in digital clock, a wired pause control, and semi-solenoid buttons. Its biggest limitation was that it only supported the βII (X2) speed for both recording and playback. Retail price was $1,150.