Sony SL-C9

Sony SL-C9

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Overview

Brand

Sony

Model

SL-C9

Type

VCR

Format family

Betamax

Years

1982 –

AV system

PAL

ECID

EC3737

Format Compatibility

Plays

Betamax

Records

Betamax

Inputs

Rear

Camera
1×Composite (CVBS) (Proprietary)

14-pin Sony K-connector for Sony cameras

Antenna
1×RF (RF (Belling-Lee))

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

Front

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

For microphone with 600 ohm impedance, -60 dBs

Outputs

Rear

Video Out
1×Composite (CVBS) (BNC)

RF Out
1×RF (RF (Belling-Lee))

UHF channels E30 to E39 (variable)

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

Features

Beta noise reduction, audio dubbing, camera input, perfect picture pause, real-time counter, APS indexing, tape remaining indicator, 9-event 14-day timer, crystal clock

Dimensions

H × W × D

105 mm × 430 mm × 362 mm

Weight

22.046 lb10 kg <br /> / 10 kg22.046 lb <br />

Power

Voltage

110–240V

AC frequency

50Hz, 60Hz

Power

35W

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Description

The Sony SL-C9 was Sony's top-of-the-range PAL Betamax VCR for many years, first released in 1982. Built on the 711D chassis, it featured an extensive 9-event 14-day timer with crystal clock, Beta noise reduction, audio dubbing, a 14-pin camera input (Sony K-connector), perfect picture pause, real-time tape counter, APS index marking, and a tape remaining indicator. It was also available in several regional variants including the SL-C9AS (Australia), SL-C9ES (Western Europe), SL-C9ECS (Switzerland/Austria), and SL-C9UB (United Kingdom). The companion PCM-701ES digital audio processor was often paired with the SL-C9 for digital audio recording. The SL-C9 was a PAL-only model; there was no direct NTSC equivalent with this exact feature set, though the concurrent American SL-5100 (1982) was Sony's top NTSC front-loader before the Hi-Fi era.