SL-3000
Sony 1980
Betamax SL-3000



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Specifications

System

Video recording system
Rotary two-head helical scanning
Video Signal
CCIR standards, PAL colour
Tuner
None DT>RF output signal
UHF channels E30 to E39 (variable)
75 ohms, unbalanced

Video

Horizontal resolution
260 lines
B/W:300 lines
Video S/N
Colour: Better than 40dB
B/W: Better than 43dB
Audio frequency response
50Hz to 10,000Hz
Audio S/N
Better than 40dB

Inputs and outputs

Video input
VIDEO IN: Sony K-type connector
1.0 V (p-p)
75 ohms, unbalanced,
sync negative
Video output
VIDEO OUT:BNC connector
and Sony K-type connector
1.0 V (p-p)
75 ohms, unbalanced,
sync negative
Audio inputs
AUDIO IN:Sony K-connector
-20 dBs
(0 d Bs = 0.775 V rms)
Microphone: Mini jack
-60dBs, suitable for microphones
with 600 ohm impedance
Audio outputs
AUDIO OUT: Sony K-type connector
LINEOUT phono jack
-5 dBs with 10 kilohms load,
unbalanced
EARPIECE mini jack
-26dBs 8 ohms

Tape transport

Tape speed
18.73 mm/sec.
Fast forward/rewind time
Within 5 1/2 mins. (with L-750)

Timer

Maximum recording time
2 hours 10 min. (with Sony L-500 cassette)
3 hours 15 min. (with L-750)

General

Power requirements
12V dc
Power consumption
15W
Dimensions
Approx. 296 x 127 x 345 mm (w/h/d)
(11 3/4 x 5 x 13 3/8 inches)
including projecting parts and controls
Weight
Approx. 9.1 kg (34 lbs 3 oz) net