Sony SL-HFT7

Sony SL-HFT7

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Overview

Brand

Sony

Model

SL-HFT7

Type

VCR

Format family

Betamax

Years

1986 –

MSRP

$$1,000

AV system

NTSC

ECID

EC4869

Format Compatibility

Plays

Betamax, SuperBeta

Records

SuperBeta

Inputs

Rear

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

Antenna
1×RF (RF (F-type))

Outputs

Rear

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

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

Speaker Out
1×Amplified stereo (Spring-clip terminal)

RF Out
1×RF (RF (F-type))

Features

SuperBeta Hi-Fi stereo, Built-in stereo amplifiers, Multiple sound field modes (Surround/Concert Hall), 148-channel cable-ready stereo tuner, 7-day 6-event timer, Infrared remote RMT-135, Speeds: Recording: βII, βIII; Playback: βI, βIs, βII, βIII

Power

Voltage

120–120V

AC frequency

60Hz

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Mr. Betamax
Beta Info Guide

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Description

The Sony SL-HFT7, known as the "SuperBeta Theater," was a unique Betamax VCR with built-in stereo amplifiers and multiple sound field processing modes including "surround" and "concert hall." Users only needed to add speakers to create a complete home theater system. It featured SuperBeta Hi-Fi stereo audio and a 148-channel cable-ready tuner.