Sony SLV-SX710 4 video and 2 HiFi heads, together with Super TriLogic, Reality Regenerator (R²) and a dynamic signal filter, ensure good picture and sound reproduction (HiFi stereo). A fast flash rewind drive allows for 180 minutes. Cassette in 60 seconds. rewind. Furthermore, the device masters the NTSC format, longplay/auto longplay as well as VPS and PDC. Intelligent Auto Setup, SmartLink, ShowView and a multilingual screen menu (including Turkish) ensure good usability. New is the Smart Search Plus and the SAT Synchro Recording function. A video loop operation is also possible in standby mode. The 43 cm wide black housing includes an antenna input and output, a rear audio output (RCA), a Scart connector and a decoder connection. The latter can also be used as an additional entrance. The recorder has a total weight of 4.1 kg and comes with an infrared remote control with 16:9 button.