The Sony SLV-SE720 Video Recorder is a hi-fi quality VCR that combines market-leading performance characteristics with stylish design and ease of use. The Sony Smart Engine VCR family has consistently been recognised as among the best VCRs with respect to ease of use, picture quality and durability. This new model adds another level of recorded picture quality in the form of proprietary Smart Trilogic technology. This advanced processing system ensures optimum picture quality during playback as the VCR automatically adjusts sharpness based on recording quality and tape condition. This new circuitry monitors playback according to three parameters: it detects noise level, adjust sharpness and emphasises detail to maintain a uniformly high quality image on the television screen. User friendliness, durability and recording reliability are assured with the new recorder. With Sony's interactive SmartLink, connecting the recorders to your television is fast and simple. The implementation of Sony's Mecha Deck operating system provides ideal support for the new recorders Smart Engine operation. This advanced engineering provides fast Flash Rewind as well, rewinding/forwarding an E180 tape in just 60 seconds. Another enhancement found in this model is a permanent back-up facility which saves all tuner and channel information, together with timer recording data in the event of a power failure. The same system restores clock information to the VCR within five seconds of power being restored, even in standby mode.