Check out this tank of a machine! Part of the Sony SL-5000 series, the SL-5800 offers unique features like variable-speed scan, frame-by-frame picture advance, variable speed slow motion, and crystal-clear freeze frame. It’s also the first Betamax with a name: “Time Commander.” So get this Betamax machine to play your old Betamax tapes and own a piece of history!
CONDITION
SPENCERTIFIED– Fully certified by Spencer
Refurbished and SPENCERTIFIED
Every function has been confirmed 100% working. We have cleaned it inside and out and replaced any worn parts.
Cosmetic Condition: Good.
Functional Condition: Very Good.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
- Sony SL-5800 Time Commander Betamax VTR Video Tape Recorder Player (1980)
Other information about the Sony SL5800
- Top-loading system
- Variable-speed scan
- Frame-by-frame picture advance
- Variable speed slow motion
- Crystal-clear freeze frame
- Automatic rewind at end of tape
DIMENSIONS
- 18.2″ x 15.85″ x 7.4″ (Length x Width x Height)
INPUTS
- Mic x1 (front)
- Audio In x1 (front)
- Video In x1 (front)
- Camera Pause x1 (front)
- Remote x1 (front)
- UHF x1 (back)
- VHF x1 (back)
OUTPUTS
- Audio Out x1 (back)
- Video Out x1 (back)
- UHF x1 (back)
- VHF x1 (back)
- AC Outlet x1 (back)
MANUFACTURE DATE and PLACE
- MFD. 1980
- Made in Japan
