Marantz MV5100 User manual

MV5100
The Marantz MV5100 is a high-performance
six-head VCR that sets a new standard in VCR
picture quality and user convenience. The
MV5100 features advanced Super VHS ET®
(Expansion Technology) to record high-
resolution S-VHS video using standard VHS
video cassettes—which are less expensive
and more readily available than S-VHS tape.
The MV5100 includes a wealth of additional
advanced features and technologies to
provide unmatched audio and video
performance, such as a Digital Studio Picture
Control that automatically adjusts for the
best possible picture quality at all times.
The MV5100 offers unmatched ease of
operation as well, with features such as One-
Touch Recording, VCR Plus+ C3
programming and Tape Manager that makes
finding favorite tapes and programs easier
than ever.
Feature
♦Super VHS ET (Expansion Technology)
recording capability
♦Four video heads and two audio heads, with
19 micron head for SLP recording/playback
♦Digital Studio Picture Control
♦HQ processing and Video Stabilizer
♦S-Video inputs and outputs
♦Tape Manager tape organizing system
♦Universal remote with jog/shuttle
♦Wide variety of advanced convenience
functions
Benefit
➣Records S-VHS video on standard VHS tape
for dramatically improved picture quality
with 400 lines of resolution
➣Exceptional image quality during normal
playback speeds, plus clear still-and slow-
motion video
➣Automatically checks tape condition during
recording and playback and adjusts for best
picture quality
➣Provide additional picture enhancement
➣Maximum image resolution using S-Video
sources and TVs
➣On-screen menu/tape encoding system
organizes programs by tape and category for
easy access
➣Wide range of picture search and scanning
options; also operates virtually any television
➣Easy setup and operation
Super VHS ET®Hi-FI VCR

Specifications
Video input:
Input impedance 75Ω(unbalanced)
Signal level
Normal 1.0V p-p +/- 0.5V p-p
S video, Y
1.0V p-p +/- 0.2V p-p
S video, C 0.286V p-p +/- 0.1V p-p
Audio input
Input impedance Line-more than 50kΩ
Signal input levels (at 1 kHz) line -8dBV
Mechanical performance:
Head configuration
Video DA-4 (double azimuth)
Head helical scanning
Audio 2-head helical scanning
Wow and flutter
Audio Less than 0.008%, JIS WRMS
FF, REW time
Within 75 sec. with T-120 (CTL in tape)
Input power:
Voltage 120V
Power consumption 27W
Video output:
Output level 1.0V p-p +/-20%, 75Ω, unbalanced
Resolution
Normal SP More than 230 lines
Normal EP More than 220 lines
S-VHS SP-EP More than 400 lines
Luminance S/N ratio
Normal More than 43dB (100k to 4.2MHz)
S-VHS More than 43dB (100k to 5.0MHz)
Video frequency characteristics
Normal 0dB =100kHz at 2 MHz, within -8dB
S-VHS 0dB =100kHz at 3.58 MHz, within -8dB
Audio output:
Output level -10dBV +/- 6dBV, maximum 1kΩ
Frequency response, longitudinal audio
SP 100Hz to 10kHz, +/- 6dB
EP 100Hz to 5kHz, +/- 6dB
Frequency response; FM audio
SP 20Hz to 20kHz, +/- 6dB
EP 20Hz to 20kHz, +/- 6dB
S/N ratio
Longitudinal audio More than 40dB, “A” WTD
Audio More than 65dB, “A” WTD
Dynamic range; FM audio
Normal More than 80dB
S-VHS More than 80dB
Note: The specifications and design of this product are
subject to change without notice.
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