Sony SL-5800 Betamax VCR (from 1980) @probnotstech
Sony SL-5800 Betamax VCR (from 1980)  @probnotstech
Uploaded November 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Beta time! Complete with the box*, manual and remote. Most likely stored in a musty basement.

*You may notice this alleged box it came in is missing from the video. I can assure you it is alive and well, but due to extreme mustiness is not allowed in the house.

0:00 How it started
8:06 Overview (How it's going)
8:55 Australian CL-7 Belt kit!
13:22 More Overview
15:40 What is "Brightness Balance"? (flicker problems)
23:54 Playback Demonstration
26:50 Front Controls
33:32 Rear Connections
35:41 More "Brightness Balance"
39:01 Recording
46:07 Conclusion
47:21 User Manual
50:13 Goodbye
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Sony SL-5800 Betamax VCR (from 1980)

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