SL-8000
1978 SL-8000  


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Overview

The SL-8000 was the first Betamax machine in the UK and is one of the so called 'piano key' early models. It was a very advanced VCR in its day.

The 8000 was a very basic VCR. It had no cue/review but did have pause, albeit with muted video. It did have a mechanical tape counter as well as a one event timer.

Looking back now it appears to be a massive, heavy old fashioned machine and is really only of interest to collectors.

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