New Marantz MV5100 VCR Features Super VHS ET Technology For Exceptional Recording Quality

Innovative MV5100 Enables High Resolution S-VHS-Quality Recording On Conventional VHS Tapes

21-Feb-01

Marantz America announced the introduction of its MV5100 Video Cassette Recorder, a high-end VCR that features Super VHS ET Expansion Technology, enabling it to record in the highest quality S-VHS format using conventional VHS cassettes. The MV5100 includes a wide array of additional advanced features to deliver the best possible recording and playback quality, along with unmatched ease of operation.The Ultimate In VCR Recording And PlaybackSuper VHS ET is a system technology employing a high resolution recording system, high performance video heads and improved preamp technology. These advancements make it possible to record a 160 percent wider frequency range on standard VHS tape, with 400 lines of resolution and improved color purity - a stunning improvement over conventional VHS recording. The MV5100 also provides exceptional standard VHS recording. By recording S-VHS video using less-expensive VHS videocassettes rather than S-VHS tape, the Marantz MV5100 brings the superior picture quality of S-VHS recording to more users than ever before.To complement its state-of-the-art recording capability, the Marantz MV5100 includes a host of additional advanced features and technologies. Its four video heads (including a 19-micron head for SLP recording/playback) provide unparalleled image quality during normal playback speeds, as well as clear still and slow motion video, while two additional heads deliver clear, dynamic stereo audio. The MV5100's Digital Studio Picture Control automatically checks the condition of the tape during recording and playback and adjusts for the highest possible picture quality. The MV5100's Video Stabilizer and HQ video processing circuitry further improve picture clarity, and its S-Video inputs and outputs allow the MV5100 to take full advantage of the superior picture quality provided by S-Video sources and display devices. In addition, the MV5100 features a Smart Picture control that allows the user to adjust picture quality according to personal preference.Exclusive Tape Manager Makes Organizing And Finding Tapes EasyThe MV5100 includes a number of convenience features to provide total ease of operation, including Marantz's exclusive Tape Manager. This unique ""tape librarian"" enters information into a series of play list screens and encodes the user's videotapes. Once entered, the Tape Manager can then find and display programs recorded on a particular tape, find favorite tapes and programs by category, identify tapes with enough blank space for new recordings and much more.Other advanced convenience functions include One-Touch Recording, (OTR), VCR Plus+ C3 Programming capability, a Turbo Timer feature for easy timer recording without using the on-screen menus, automatic channel programming with 181-channel tuning, an audio dubbing feature to record a new soundtrack onto a previously-recorded tape, front panel A/V inputs (including S-Video) and much more. The MV5100's multi-lingual on-screen menu and universal remote provide easy access to all functions.The Marantz MV5100 also offers a wide selection of picture search and scanning options. A number of slow motion and fast forward modes are provided, and the remote control and front panel includes a jog/shuttle wheel for easy scanning.The Marantz MV5100 S-VHS ET deck carries a suggested retail price of $549.99 and is now shipping.For more information, visit Marantz America on the Web at www.marantz.com.

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