Sony Betamax Model SL-5100

Sony Betamax SL-5100. From May of 1982, and sold for $995. Tapes loads on right as all Sony SL-5000 series do. Improved SL-5000, 7-day timer. First Betamax to offer wireless remote. Offered BI BII and BIII Playback and offered BII BIII recording. The SL-5000 series Betamax VCRS do not have automatic Rewind at end of tape, unlike the previous models and the models after these. These were considered stripped down compared to previous models. No special features. These units have defects. To get these going again you will need to replace the blue Sanyo electrolytic capacitors on the service board, if they haven't been replaced already. Capacitors can be purchased at http://www.digitkey.com. Also most likely the belts will need to be replaced. Belt kits are available at http://www.studiosoundelectronics.com.