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Overall great shape for the age with no significant defects or issues. Was stored in a dry temperature controlled space! SL-2700 is one of the most sophisticated Betahi-fI units Sony ever introduced, with audio and video performance unsurpassed by any other VCR of its time. Sony pulled out all the stops. Special features and ultra-high fidelity make this Betamax a top of the line superstar. PERFORMANCE DETAILS: The SL-2700 can record the standard Beta picture in the and speeds and play, and. Please note: that while the SL-2700 will play the speed it will not show a picture is pause, BetaScan or Swing Search for tapes recorded at this speed. The video will be black (called a blank raster). This is a Betahi-fi stereo VCR but it will also play tapes recorded in monaural. SuperBeta tapes will play but might exhibit picture noise. This VCR was made prior to 1989 and should be unaffected by Copyguard encryption. Standard Beta recording and playback in speeds and, plays. Betahi-fi stereo recording and playback in speeds and, plays. Monaural audio recording and playback in speeds and, plays. Input and output connectors for the audio/video LINE IN and OUT. Feather touch transport function controls for easy operation. Push button 14 presets for VHF, UHF and cable total of 148 channels. Programmable timer with 4 events over 14 days or every day. Timer Indictor with programming, function and operation stages. Programmable antenna for switching from off-the-air to cable. Timer Check button confirms the timer settings and reveals any errors. UHF and VHF inputs for off-the-air antenna and cable connection. Normal/CATV Switch for tuning in cable stations. RF output selectable for VHF analog channel 3 or 4. Input switch for selecting source from the tuner or LINE IN. Swing Search with clear freeze, single frame, 1/10, 1/5, and x2 play. Speed indication is identified next to the cassette entryway. DA+1 video heads for crystal-clear special effects during Swing Search. BetaScan picture search in forward and reverse. Betahi-fi indicator shows a recording is in Betahi-fi stereo. Sharpness control for adjusting the picture clarity. Wireless remote (included) controls many of the Betamax functions. Linear time readout in hours, minutes and seconds for tape location. PCM switch for making better copies and playing PCM recordings. Multi-display for clock, timer settings, tape direction and more. Power failure backup of clock and timer settings (one 60 minute interval). Micro-timing-phase (µTP) circuitry for noise free Edits. Dual pancake reel motor with electronic back tension. Dimmer switch for controlling display brightness. Freeze-frame and step-motion x1/10, x1/5 and x2 speeds. LED peak meter volume indicator registers infinity to +5 db. Microphone jack for adding -60dBs low-impedance analog audio. Headphone jack for monitoring audio using an 8 ohms headset. 14-pin K-type front connector for camera or compatible device. Record review during pause when using a compatible Sony camera. Feather touch flat-surface transport controls are conveniently located. Index functions for tape marking and searching locations. Vertical lock adjustment for stabilizing the still and step picture. BNR noise reduction to reduce hiss in the monaural sound track. Betastack changer model AG-500 (optional) handles up to four cassettes. MLV-1100 (optional) for receiving analog broadcast stereo. Unswitched AC Outlet for connecting another device up to 400 Watts. Manual tracking control for fine-tuning the best picture.

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New old stock of 4 audio cassettes by Audiomagnetics, Irvine California. Now out of business. These hard to find tapes are Dated 1977! All are factory sealed. One has damage to case but its still sealed. Great piece of audio cassette history.

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Tapes a very clean but untested. I assume most if not all have some kind of recording. See pictures for details.

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The product is used and may have scratches, stains, etc. Please check the picture for the condition of the product. The power has been checked. We have not checked all the operations. It will be exhibited in its current state. The items shown in the pictures are all that is included in the item, including accessories. If a dolly or other equipment is used for photography, it is generally not included unless otherwise noted.

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Unit does not power up.

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9 Vintage Maxell XLII 90 Extra Fine Epitaxial High Bias Cassette Tape. This item is in the category “Consumer Electronics\TV, Video & Home Audio\TV, Video & Audio Accessories\Blank Audio/Video Media\Audio Tapes”. The seller is “ubargain” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
• Custom Bundle: Yes
• Packaging Type: Jewel Case: Standard
• Manufacturer Warranty: Lifetime
• Bundle Description: 11 tapes
• UPC: 0025215136405
• Brand: Maxell
• Type: Audio Cassette
• Capacity: 90 min
• Model: XL-II 90
• MPN: 139410
• Year Manufactured: 1980s
• Features: Long-run Storage, Recordable

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Vintage Tascam 134B 4-Track High Speed Cassette Recorder. This item is used and may have some scuffs from general use. The unit powers on. All the lights, buttons, and dials function as intended. All the ports look clean. The screen display is fully functional. The tape deck opens up and closes. Further equipment needed to test full functionality. Unfortunately we were unable to test this item further as additional equipment is required. Please note that any parts/accessories that are not pictured are not included. Power supplies, cables, batteries, and other basic accessories are NOT included unless stated otherwise. By purchasing this product you confirm that it will be used for it’s originally intended purpose. We are offering a no-hassle, full guarantee on this item – we’ll do what it takes to get five-star ratings across the board. Every inquiry is of utmost importance and we treat it as such. We strive to provide 5-star service in every category you can rate us on! We greatly look forward to working with you! Electronics Cafe is a wholly owned resale outlet of EWASTE+, an R2/RIOS and NAID certified IT asset disposition and value recovery organization. Every item we list has been processed by a qualified technician and deemed one of the following: tested for full functions (R2 ready for reuse), tested for key functions (R2 ready for resale), or evaluated as non-functioning. Electronics Cafe specializes in used electronics. That means less resources and waste are cluttering up the Earth’s environment! This item is in the category “Consumer Electronics\TV, Video & Home Audio\Home Audio\Home Audio Components\Other Home Stereo Components”. The seller is “electronicscafe” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Brand: Tascam
• MPN: 134
• Model: 134
• Type: 134
• Compatible Brand: Tascam

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