Sony SLV-N80 4-Head Hi-Fi VCR

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Product Details

Product Manual [1.71mb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 17 x 11 x 4 inches ; 9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 16 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004VWGD
• Item model number: SLVN80
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #89,393 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1973

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Sony SLV-N80 4-head VCR is equipped to not only record and play VHS tapes, but also deliver enhanced video resolution due to its Reality Regenerator. The enhanced video exceeds most VHS recordings, and comes close to the quality of digital broadcasting regardless of the recording source. Sony added such additional features as digital tracking, which adjusts the tracking automatically to smooth playback; commercial skip, which advances the tape 30 seconds when selected; and hi-fi stereo recording and MTS stereo playback. People who currently own Sony Wega TVs or other Wega components will appreciate the VCR's silver chassis, which is designed to complement the Wega line.

The VCR records in both SP and EP mode, while playing back in SP, EP, and LP modes. The slower EP mode is nearly as sharp as the SP mode due to the VCR's 19-micron heads, which reduce distortion and deliver a clear, digital-like picture. The SLV-N80 also employs plug-and-play setup, which automatically tunes the channels and sets the clock so users can enjoy the device straight out of the box. Other features include an eight-event timer, auto head cleaning, a multilingual onscreen display, a parental lock feature, and front composite inputs for connecting to a camcorder or game system. Other inputs and outputs include coaxial connectors, an additional set of composite inputs, and a set of composite outputs. In addition, the SLV-N80 is Energy Star compliant.

What's in the Box
VCR, coaxial cable, remote control, two AA batteries, user's manual.

Product Description

The SLV-N80 combines value and high-end performance in a VCR that's Sony quality through and through. It features Cable Mouse control capability for cable boxes and Digital Satellite System receivers. Tape Guide memorizes the data of each index point of the tape inside the VCR that allows point-and-click access to recorded programs, while the Advanced Quickset Timer Dial lets you effortlessly set the timer. VCR Plus+ Gold programming provides a user-friendly interface for simple record setup.The SLV-N80 is very easy to set up. Just push one button and the built-in menu system guides you through the setup process. Its video system featuring 4 Dual Azimuth/Crystal Clear heads optimizes playback picture quality and enables freeze frame, frame advance and picture search. Sharpness Control lets you adjust fine detail using the remote and an on-s button during high-speed picture search. The SLV-N80 also features Reality Regenerator picture enhancement circuitry for the outstanding image quality.VHS Hi-Fi enables stereo recording and playback with wide dynamic range and full frequency response. Built-in MTS stereo tuner receives stereo broadcasts. Auto Head Cleaner reduces clogging by automatically clearing tape residue. The VCR includes Multi-Brand TV remote that operates most major brands of TV. Commercial Pass feature makes it easier than ever to zip past commercials and coming attractions. This VCR is Energy Star compliant, so it saves money and helps protect the environment by saving electricity in standby mode.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Just Pityful, January 27, 2001

By A Customer

This VCR is good for people who just like things from sony. It has good sound but the picture is like standard VHS resolution when you record things in ep the picture is bad you can only get the best picture from it by using SP. If you wan the best picture quality you should go with the Toshiba W708 6-Head VCR.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent vcr, February 10, 2001

By	Keema (Dallas, Tx USA-Oak Cliff) - See all my reviews

This has the best picture ever. The picture is solid, and the audio is just flat out good. The silver finish matches sony's line of wega tvs. I suggest consumers use monster cable for best audio and video.

5 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars are you serious?, November 28, 2001

By A Customer

i don't know about the vcr slvn80 or dvd player that it matches but, these guys are selling new and even used sony home equipment for more than what i find in my local stores! don't think that because it's on amazon that whatever you are buying is a good deal-my advice is to double check prices elsewhere first.