Sony SLV-N51 Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL
US Model
Canadian Model
RMT-V306
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
SLV-N51
SPECIFICATIONS
System
Format
VHS NTSC standard
Video recording system
Rotary head helical scanning FM system
Video heads
Double azimuth four heads
Video signal
NTSC color, EIA standards
Tape speed
SP: 33.35 mm/s (1
inches/s)
EP: 11.12 mm/s (
inches/s)
LP: 16.67 mm/s (
inches/s),
playback only
Maximum recording/playback time
8 hrs. in EP mode (with T-160 tape)
Tuner section
Channel coverage
VHF 2 to 13
UHF 14 to 69
CATV A-8 to A-1, A to W, W+1 to W+84
Antenna
75-ohm antenna terminal for VHF/UHF
Inputs and outputs
LINE IN 1 and LINE-2 IN
VIDEO IN, phono jack (1 each)
Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync
negative
AUDIO IN, phono jacks (2 each)
Input level: 327 mVrms
Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms
LINE OUT
VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1)
Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync
negative
AUDIO OUT, phono jacks (2)
Standard output: 327 mVrms
Load impedance: 47 kilohms
Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms
Timer section
Clock
Quartz locked
Timer indication
12-hour cycle
Timer setting
8 programs (max.)
Power back-up
Built-in self-charging capacitor
Back-up duration: up to 1 minute at a time
General
Power requirements
120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumption
18 W
Operating temperature
0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)
Storage temperature
-- 2 0 °C to 60°C (--4°F to 140°F)
Dimensions
Approx. 360 × 94 × 255 mm (w/h/d)
(Approx. 14 × 3 × 10 inches) including
projecting parts and controls
Mass
Approx. 2.6 kg (6 lb 3 oz)
Supplied accessories
Remote commander (1)
Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors (1)
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Sony SLV-N51 Specifications

General

Type	VCR
Video Format	VHS
Recording Speed	SP, LP, EP
Playback Speed	SP, LP, EP
Remote Control	Yes
Tape Type	VHS
Heads	4
Clock	Yes
Timer Recording	Yes
Tuner	NTSC
Inputs	Composite video/audio, RF
Outputs	Composite video/audio, RF

Summary

System Specifications

Format

Specifies the video recording format used by the VCR.

Video Recording System

Details the rotary head helical scanning FM system.

Video Heads

Describes the configuration of double azimuth four heads.

Video Signal

Defines the video signal standards as NTSC color, EIA.

Tape Speed

Lists tape speeds: SP, EP, and LP playback.

Maximum Recording/Playback Time

Indicates 8 hours maximum in EP mode with T-160 tape.

Timer Section Specifications

Clock

Specifies the clock mechanism as quartz locked.

Timer Indication

Details the timer indication format as a 12-hour cycle.

Timer Setting

Outlines the timer setting capability, up to 8 programs.

Power Back-up

Describes the power back-up using a self-charging capacitor.

Inputs and Outputs

LINE IN 1 and LINE-2 IN

Details VIDEO IN (phono jack) and audio input specifications.

LINE OUT

Specifies VIDEO OUT (phono jack) and audio output.

AUDIO OUT

Details the audio output phono jacks and impedance.

General Specifications

Power Requirements

Lists power requirements as 120 V AC, 60 Hz.

Power Consumption

Indicates power consumption is 18 W.

Operating Temperature

Specifies the operating temperature range from 0°C to 45°C.

Storage Temperature

Defines the storage temperature range from -20°C to 60°C.

Dimensions

Provides physical dimensions: approx. 360 x 94 x 255 mm.

Mass

States the approximate mass as 2.6 kg (6 lb 3 oz).

Supplied Accessories

Lists included accessories like remote commander and cable.