Sony SLV-N700 Hi-Fi VHS VCR
- 4-head hi-fi stereo recording and playback
- 1-month, 8-event programming with VCR Plus+
- 19-micron heads for extended-play recordings
- Front AV inputs for camcorder or game console
- Multi-brand TV/VCR remote, 2 AAA batteries required
- 10.4 x 16.9 x 3.8 inches, 8 pounds
Updated 5 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A feature-rich hi-fi VCR for playing and recording tapes, with front inputs that make camcorder transfers easy. It outputs analog only, so newer TVs may need a converter.
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ASIN: B00008RS95Model: SLV-N700Category: VCRs
Overview
Not a disc player or digital recorder, this is a four head hi-fi VHS deck that plays and records tapes with stereo sound. Front audio and video inputs take a camcorder or game console, and commercial skip, auto head cleaning and index scan simplify viewing.
Clean slow motion and still frames from the four head design, plus front inputs, make it useful for reviewing and copying home videos. Its outputs are analog, which many current TVs no longer accept directly.
Who it's for
People working through boxes of home tapes and camcorder footage get clean playback and easy front hookups. Owners of TVs with only HDMI will need an extra converter.
Pros and cons
- Four heads for clean slow motion
- Hi-fi stereo audio
- Front AV inputs
- VCR Plus+ programming
- Analog outputs only
- Remote batteries not listed as included
- Box contents beyond remote not listed
Performance notes
Picture quality in extended play depends on the fine heads matched to that mode, while dual azimuth heads handle standard play. Tracking and head cleaning run automatically. Stereo output to a receiver can decode Pro Logic surround from encoded tapes.
Specifications
| Brand | Sony |
|---|---|
| Model | SLV-N700 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Dimensions | 10.4 x 16.9 x 3.8 inches |
| Item weight | 8 pounds |
| Other details | |
| Heads | 4-head, dual azimuth, 19-micron |
| Audio | Hi-fi stereo |
| Inputs | Front AV inputs |
| Remote | Multi-brand TV/VCR remote, 2 AAA batteries required |
| Timer | 1-month, 8-event, VCR Plus+ |
| Features | Commercial skip, instant replay, auto head cleaning, ChildLoc, index scan |
| Timer backup | One hour |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Sony SLV-N700 a DVD recorder?
No. It is a 4-head hi-fi VHS VCR.
Can I connect a camcorder to the Sony SLV-N700?
Yes. Front AV inputs take a camcorder, game console or second VCR.
What happens to the Sony SLV-N700 timer during a power cut?
A one-hour timer backup saves timer data for up to one hour after a power loss.