Sony VP-9000

Model Details

Type IX SP U-matic videocassette player with Type-C Dolby noise reduction, balanced audio, 33-pin parallel interface, XLR connectors, Sendust head and TBC interface.Resolution:SP mode: 330 lines, conventional mode:250 lines.Optional Frame Code and RS-232C capability with BKU-701.4 Rack Units High.Simple wired or wireless remote control capability using optional RM-770 remote control.

Features:

• Automatic SP Mode Detection System
• Type-C Dolby Noise Reduction/Auto Detection System
• XLR Connectors for Balanced Audio Output
• RS-232C Interface Capability
• Programmed Operation
• Long Pause Facility
• Search Dial
• When the tape is kept in the pause mode for more than 8 minutes, the VTR is automatically set into the "Long Pause" mode. In this mode, the tape is loosened around the head to prevent tape damage and to protect the video head.
• Type-C Dolby NR is employed to obtain excellent audio quality. As a result, the audio S/N ration has been improved to more than 70dB with Dolby NR on. The SP U-matic series also features an innovative Dolby auto detection system which assures smooth operation for playing back various videocassettes recorded with Dolby NR either on or off.
• By using the Search Dial, you can go from still to up to 5 times normal speed search in the forward and reverse directions. The search function helps to find the desired image quickly and easily.
• Output: 10.2Vp-p
• Videocassette: Sony KSP,KSP-S,KCA-BRS,KCA-K,KCS-BRS,KCS-K type or equivalent
• RF OUT (OFF TAPE): 0.5V(0.31.0V)p-p, 75ohms,unbalanced
• Video signal system: EIA monochrome, NTSC color
• Operating temperature: 5C40C(41F104F)
• Tape speed: 9.53cm/sec.
• Fast forward time: Less than 4 min. (with Sony KSP-60 U-matic Videocassettes)
• Rewind time: Less than 4 min. (with Sony KSP-60 U-matic Videocassettes)
• Horizontal resolution: SP mode: 330 linesConventional mode: 250 lines
• S/N ratio: SP mode: more than 46dB (color)more than 48dB (monochrome)Conventional mode: more than 46dB(color)more than 48dB(monochrome)
• External sync input: 2.5V(1.05.0V)p-p, unbalanced,sync negative
• Distortion: Less than 2%
• Frequency response: 50Hz15kHz
• Wow and flutter: Less than 0.18%rms
• Power requirements: AC 100120V,50/60 Hz
• Operating voltage: AC 90132V
• Power consumption: 68W(with the RM-580 and RFK-634)
• Playback time: 60 min(with Sony KSP-60 U-matic Videocassettes)
• Search speed: STILL, 1/30, 1/10, 1/5, 1/2 , 1, 2, 5, times normal speed(8 times with the RM-580)
• SC(subcarrier) input: 1.0V(0.53.0V)p-p, 75 ohms unbalanced
• Output: 10.2Vp-p
• Output: Line: +4dBm(at 600 ohm load) balanced Headphone: -26dB -46dB,(at 8 ohms load)Monitor: -5dB(at 47k ohm load), unbalanced
• S/N ratio: SP mode: more than 46dB (color)more than 48dB (monochrome)Conventional mode: more than 46dB(color)more than 48dB(monochrome)
• S/N ratio: SP mode: more than 52dB (at 3% distortion without audio NR)Conventional mode: more than 50dB (at 3% distortion)