Sony SLV-N700 Hi-Fi VHS VCR

by Sony

Product Details

Product Manual [1.13mb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 16.9 x 3.8 inches ; 10 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 10 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00008RS95
• Item model number: SLV-N700
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #37,953 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #33 in Electronics > Televisions & Video > VCRs
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Don't miss a minute of favorite shows or tapes. Sony's WEGA-styled SLV-N700 is packed with convenience features designed to simplify recording and viewing, from one-month, eight-event advance programming to commercial skip, instant replay, and everything from auto digital tracking to auto tuner preset and auto head cleaning. Your camcorder or gaming console plugs right into the SLV-N700's front panel for hassle-free connections.

This model's four-head design ensures smooth slow-motion play (forward and reverse) and clear still-frame images, and with hi-fi sound the unit records and plays back stereo audio tracks. If you route the stereo output to an AV receiver, you can even enjoy four-channel (left, center, right, and monaural surround) Dolby Pro Logic mixes from TV and Dolby-encoded cassettes. The SLV-N700's dual-azimuth construction uses two pairs of recording heads rather than one, each optimized for a specific mode (one for SP recording, the other for EP), while 19-micron heads deliver the clearest possible picture when recording or viewing in EP (extended-play) mode.

For setup, a single button calls up an onscreen menu to guide you through VCR setup, including parameters for features like menu language select, satellite receiver or cable-box control setup, and auto tuner presets. The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins so you can easily scan back to the start of a recording using these signals as a reference.

VCR Plus+ simplifies programming, as it lets you set the VCR to record programs based on common PlusCode numbers found in the TV listings of over 600 newspapers and TV Guide--no more worrying about start and end times for your most frequently recorded shows. ChildLoc circuitry keeps small hands from going where only tapes belong. With the handy one-hour timer back-up, the VCR saves timer data for up to one hour in the event of a power loss. The unit comes with a multi-brand TV/VCR remote control.

What's in the Box
VCR, remote control, batteries, an audio/video interconnect (coaxial video cable with F-type connector), user's manual, warranty information.

Product Description

This easy-to-use VCR combines convenient features with a sleek design. Enter the codes of your favorite TV shows and VCR Plus+« programming will take care of the recording. Auto tape speed adjusts to make sure you don't run out of tape before your program is over, and a front A/V input provides a quick and easy connection to a game console or camcorder. Simple recording in an elegant silver package.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

40 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SONY continues a Comeback, May 18, 2003

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gobirds2 (New England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony SLV-N700 Hi-Fi VHS VCR (Electronics)

The quality and dependability of SONY's VCRs over the past few years were in a terrible state of decline. SONY made some very good VCRs in the past. SONY's SLV-N700 Hi-Fi VHS VCR demonstrates a continuing genuine effort to return to the type of quality product they were once known for. This unit records very well and playback of pre-recorded tapes look excellent as well. What really impressed me was the playback image of EP recordings. This sounds a little unbelievable but black & white movies recorded in EP look better than those recorded in SP. This unit also has an incredibly fast rewind. I also found the Quasi S-VHS playback to be very indispensable. If you have a collection of S-VHS recordings this unit plays them back with very good results.

24 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A good, features rich VCR, August 23, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Sony SLV-N700 Hi-Fi VHS VCR (Electronics)

I was deciding between the Panasonic 4623S and the Sony SLV-N700 and I bought both to do a side-by-side comparison. The Sony model is more expensive but it has more features such as VCR+, Quasi SVHS playback and a handy replay button. Rewinding speed is extremely fast, and I prefer Sony¡¦s on-screen display better. For example, after you press the rewind button, the Panasonic model doesn¡¦t display the time counter right away; it takes a few seconds for it to show up, making it difficult to search video just a few minutes prior. Programming is equally easy on both, but only Sony has VCR+. In terms of video quality, the Sony model records and plays with superior video quality in both SP and EP mode, but the difference is not huge. This is the only two recording mode available in the Sony model vs. Panasonic¡¦s SP, LP and SLP mode. Buttons on both remote controls are tiny; Panasonic¡¦s remote is illuminated but only on 4 navagation buttons. Sony¡¦s model has a glow in the dark remote on every buttons, but some markings are not directly printed on the buttons, rendering it meaningless to have blank buttons that glow at night. Panasonic features commercial advance (CA), which is different from commercial skip from other manufacturers. After recordings, Panasonic will rewind the tape to mark commercials. During play back, it¡¦ll automatically fast forward without having to touch the remote. It works almost all the time but sometimes it¡¦ll miss a commercial, depending on the program and signal. The down side of CA is that it takes 15 mins to mark a 2-hr recording. Sony¡¦s commercial skip only fast forward 30 sec per key press. Overall, Sony¡¦s quality and feature wins out, but I decide to return it and keep the Panasonic, mainly because of the commercial advance feature. For those who care, the Sony is made in China and the Panasonic is made in Indonesia.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sony SLV-N700 Hi-Fi VCR - A great buy!, January 16, 2004

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K. Wyatt "ssintrepid" (Cape Girardeau, MO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony SLV-N700 Hi-Fi VHS VCR (Electronics)

I purchased this particular VCR approximately a year ago and have used it primarily as a recording VCR and have enjoyed its uses so far. The only negative thing I can say about it is that when making a recording on this VCR and trying to play it back on my other Sony VCR in the living room, the tracking is a bit off but it adjusts itself soon enough which, for me, doesn't detract from the overall quality of this terrific VCR.

One of the most important features in a VCR is the quality of the image and sound in playback mode and I've found the playback quality on this Sony VCR to be outstanding with "near" DVD quality in image and the Hi-Fi sound is as good as can be expected from a VCR; continuing to make me a Sony electronics customer.

One feature that is highly important to most people is ease in programmability and it really couldn't be any easier with this VCR especially given for the automatic presetting on the clock and TV channels that is fed from your cable company. In just a few short steps, you can program this VCR to tape all your favorite shows, hit the power button and it's ready to do its job when the time comes. Also, for recording your favorite shows, this Sony VCR comes with the VCR Plus+® System; making recording that much easier, providing you have your local cable listing. Should you desire to run this VCR through your cable box, it easily sets up in that manner and works perfectly as well.

Feature wise, this VCR has the majority of the bells and whistles one could expect and desire for a VCR in this price range. For parents out there that might be worried about young children accidentally hitting the power button and preventing a recording, this VCR possesses a child lock which eases that worry.

Overall, I'd highly recommend this or any other of the line of outstanding Sony VCR's as this is my second Sony VCR and in the future, should I need another, I won't even look at another brand! {ssintrepid}