Betamax Videocassette Recorder SL-8200

Sony Corporation; Tokyo

  • Year
  • 1978 ?
  • Category
  • Sound/Video Recorder and/or Player
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 341221

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • Semiconductors present.
  • Semiconductors
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common)
  • Wave bands
  • VHF incl. FM and/or UHF (see notes for details)
  • Details
  • Video-Taperecorder/-Player
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 120 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • - For headphones or amp.
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Betamax Videocassette Recorder SL-8200 - Sony Corporation; Tokyo
  • Shape
  • Book-shelf unit.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 520 x 205 x 410 mm / 20.5 x 8.1 x 16.1 inch
  • Notes
  • Betamax Videocasstte Recorder
    VHF Channels 2 - 13, UHF 14 - 83

    It was introduced in 1977 as a remodeled SL-7200 with the X-2 speed, which allowed for a 2-hour recording and required the newly formulated L-500 tape.

    This was to compete with the new VHS VCRS which offered 2 and 4-hour recording times.

    Optional accessories:
    Digital timer Sony DT-30
    All-channel splitter Sony Y-100

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 20.5 kg / 45 lb 2.5 oz (45.154 lb)
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original-techn. papers.
  • Author
  • Model page created by Franz Scharner. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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