Sony SLV-N500 4-Head Hi-Fi VCR
- 4-head hi-fi, dual azimuth recording
- 1-month, 8-event timer, commercial skip
- 19-micron heads for extended-play
- Flash rewind: T-120 tape in about 60 seconds
- Remote and coaxial cable with F-type connector included
- 14-1/4 x 10-1/8 x 3-3/4 in, 5.47 pounds
Updated 5 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A compact hi-fi VCR for replaying and recording tapes, with a fast rewind and the cables to get started. Video connects over analog, so newer TVs may need an adapter.
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ASIN: B00008RUXTModel: SLV-N500Category: VCRs
Overview
Replaying a missed line, skipping ads and rewinding tapes fast are the daily jobs of this compact hi-fi VHS deck. Front inputs take a camcorder or console, and it ships with a multi-brand remote and a coaxial cable.
A small footprint plus quick rewind, a replay button and commercial skip make watching old tapes painless. Hookup is analog and coaxial, which narrows the TVs it plugs into directly.
Who it's for
Small entertainment shelves and households replaying recorded shows get a compact deck with quick controls. TVs without coaxial or analog inputs need a converter box first.
Pros and cons
- Very fast rewind
- Ten second replay button
- Auto clock and tuner setup
- Remote and cable included
- Analog and coaxial outputs only
- Remote batteries not listed as included
- No digital output
Performance notes
Extended-play picture benefits from fine heads dedicated to that mode. Auto tracking and auto head cleaning keep playback steady with less fiddling. Stereo audio sent to a receiver can produce Pro Logic surround from encoded tapes.
Specifications
| Brand | Sony |
|---|---|
| Model | SLV-N500 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Dimensions | 14-1/4 L x 10-1/8 W x 3-3/4 H in |
| Item weight | 5.47 pounds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Included components | Multi-brand remote, coaxial video cable with F-type connector |
| Other details | |
| Heads | 4-head, dual azimuth, 19-micron |
| Audio | Hi-fi stereo |
| Inputs | Front A/V inputs |
| Timer | 1 month, 8 event |
| Rewind | Flash rewind, T-120 in about 60 seconds |
| Instant replay | 10 seconds per press |
| Remote batteries | 2 AA batteries required |
Frequently asked questions
Can the Sony SLV-N500 play surround sound through my receiver?
Yes. Routing the stereo output to an AV receiver gives four-channel Dolby Pro Logic mixes from TV and Dolby-encoded cassettes.
What comes with the Sony SLV-N500?
A multi-brand remote control and a coaxial video cable with F-type connector. The remote needs 2 AA batteries.
How fast does the Sony SLV-N500 rewind?
Flash rewind handles a full T-120 tape in about 60 seconds.
How does the replay button work on the Sony SLV-N500?
Each press backs the tape up 10 seconds.