Sony SLV-N51 4-Head Hi-Fi VCR
- 4-head hi-fi VCR with 19-micron heads
- Flash rewind: T-120 tape in 60 seconds
- Commercial skip advances 30 seconds
- Eight-event timer, auto head cleaning
- Digital auto tracking adjustment
- Front AV inputs, parental lock
- 5.7 pounds, 14 x 9 x 3.5 inches
Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A well-equipped hi-fi VCR with digital auto tracking, fast rewind and self-cleaning heads. It is an analog tape deck, and the listing does not mention remote details.
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ASIN: B00005I9R4Model: SLV-N51
Overview
Sony builds this four-head hi-fi VCR around dual azimuth heads, with plug-and-play setup that tunes the channels and clock automatically. Digital auto tracking smooths playback without manual adjustment.
Choose it for dependable tape playback with quick searching tools such as index scan, frame advance and freeze frame. It reaches only analog sources, and the listing says nothing about the remote.
Who it's for
Home tape libraries, camcorder transfers through the front inputs and timed recordings fit the eight-event timer. Buyers with newer formats should choose other equipment.
Pros and cons
- Plug-and-play automatic tuning
- Digital auto tracking
- Auto head cleaning
- Fast rewind for a full tape
- Remote not described in listing
- Analog tape only
- Timer holds eight events only
- Needs two AA batteries
Performance notes
The dual azimuth four-head design records and plays at two speeds, SP and EP, and the very small heads reduce distortion so the slower mode stays sharp. Digital auto tracking corrects the tape alignment without manual tuning. Auto head cleaning clears residue from the heads to hold picture quality.
Specifications
| Brand | Sony |
|---|---|
| Model | SLV-N51 |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Sony SLV-N51 clean its own heads?
Yes. The description lists auto head cleaning.
How do I set up the Sony SLV-N51?
Setup is plug-and-play, and the channels and clock tune automatically.
Can I connect a camcorder to the Sony SLV-N51?
Yes. The description lists front AV inputs for connecting to a camcorder or game system.
How fast does the Sony SLV-N51 rewind a tape?
Flash rewind rewinds a T-120 tape completely in 60 seconds.