Philips N1501

Make:

Philips.

Model:

N1501.

Description:

Second model in the VCR range of videos.

Year:

1974.

Original cost:

-

Features:

Basic record and playback, 1 event 1 day timer with mechanical clock, manual or automatic audio record level with level meter, Stop-Motion button for freeze-frame.

Format:

VCR (Video Cassette Recording).

Tape Width:

0.5 inch.

Tape Speed:

14.29 cm / sec.

Record / Playback method:

Helical scan with guard bands.

Video Track Width:

130μM (Plus 57μM guard-bands between tracks).

Theoretical Resolution:

3MHz < 12dB

Audio record format:

2 linear channels on VCR standard, only one channel used on this model.

Max Record / Playback Time:

1 hour with VC60 cassette or 1 hour and 10 minutes with LVC150 cassette.

Misc:

AC Mains present all over the place inside: mains motors, mains clock etc. Slightly improved colour circuitry compared to the original N1500, also modified field blanking to reduce flyback interference on some televisions.