SONY SL-HF500 Hi-Band Beta Hi-Fi Video Cassette Recorder
Description:
This is a classic Sony SL-HF500 Hi-Band Beta Hi-Fi VCR, a high-quality model from the mid-1980s known for its superior audio and video performance in the Betamax format.
Specifications:
- Dimensions: Approx. 430 x 95 x 355 mm (W x H x D)
- Weight: Approx. 8.2 kg
- Power: AC 100V, 50/60Hz (Requires a step-down transformer for use outside Japan)
- Format: Betamax (Hi-Band Beta Hi-Fi)
Condition:
- One-owner item, originally purchased in the late 1980s.
- Power: The front display panel lights up correctly.
- Tape Loading: The tape was ejected several times initially, but eventually loaded and stayed in.
- Playback: Confirmed playback of recorded tapes with video and audio output.
- Controls: Rewind, Fast Forward, and Stop buttons on the main unit work, but the response is somewhat sluggish.
- Internal: Dust has been blown out from the interior.
- Exterior: Shows signs of age and long-term storage.
Included Items:
- Original Remote Control (RMT-131)
*Note: The remote has signs of battery leakage and is currently non-functional (no infrared signal).
Important Note:
Due to the vintage nature of this electronic device (nearly 40 years old), it is sold as-is for parts or repair. We cannot guarantee long-term operation. Please ensure you use a proper voltage converter if your local voltage is not 100V.
shipping from Japan.
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