Sony VO-5800PS - Detailed Operational Features; Editing and Transition Control; Tape Management and Search; Signal and Control Systems

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Automatic editing system: Together with a VO-5850P/
VO-58508 Videocassette Recorder and a RM-440
Automatic Editing Control Unit, the VO-5800PS can com-
pose an automatic editing system.
Smooth transition between scenes: The signal from
‘another videocassette recorder or a video camera can
be edited by using the PAUSE button, which assures a
smooth transition between scenes. tt is also possible to
assemble two video signals by switching the VIDEO-
ANIDEO-2 select switch.
Search operation: Governed by the search dial, playback
at
44s
to
5
times
normal
speed
is
possible
in
both
for-
ward and reverse directions, When a KCS casseite is
used, picture search {at about 10 times normal playback
speed) Is also possible with the search dial on the op-
tional remote contro! unit.
Dubbing
connectors:
Connectors
for
editing
or
duplicating
video
signals
are
Included.
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LED-time counter: The time counter reads the CTL signals
recorded on the tape and the LEDs indicate the point on
the tape in seconds and minutes.
Automatic transport operation: The PROGRAMMED
OPERATION selector allows you to locate a particular
point on the tape easity and quickly and also to play
back a portion on the tape repeatedly.
Still picture: When the tape is stopped with the PAUSE
button during playback, a still picture can be obtained.
The guard band noise is limited to the upper or lower
part of the screen so that the still picture Is easy to see.
Long pause mode: When the tape Is stopped In the pause
mode for a long period of time, the machine auto-
matically enters the long pause mode to avoid possible
damage to the tape: »~ cae!
Moisture detector: When moisture condenses on the video
head drum, the molsture detector is activated and the
machine stops to avold possible tape damage. The
AUTO OFF indicator lights to indicate moisture conden-
sation.
Remote contro! and auto search: The machine can be
remotely controjled with an optional remote control unit.
Any point on the tape can be searched for and played
back automatically using an RX-353CE or RX-303CE
Auto Search Control Unit.
Connectors
for
time
base
corrector:
The
best
possible
playback
picture
can
be
obtained
when
a
time
base
cor-
rector
(optional)
is
connected.
Logic
control:
The
logic
contro!
system
allows
you
to
change
modes
without
pressing
the
STOP
button.
Full
automatic
rewind:
The
tape
is
automatically
rewound
to
the
beginning
when
It
runs
to
the
end.
Automate contro! of video recording level: The automatic
gain control. circuit maintains the proper video level,
assuring optimum video recording.
Limiter function: The audlo recording level is adjusted
manually. The limiter circuit minimizes audio distortion
at the program peaks.
Two audlo tracks: Two audio tracks permits recording and
playback of stereo sound or bilingual program material.
Audlo dubbing: Audio (commentary, music, eto.) may be
added to video recording made earller.
Timer operation: With the aid of a timer {optional), record:
ing and playback can be started and stopped when the
recorder is unattended.
Stable playback pleture: The servo system using a direct
drive capstan motor and drum motor, and the newly
developed digital servo IC assure a stable tape transport
which reduces tape fitter.
Rack mounting: The VO-S800PS is designed to be mounted
ina 19-inch EIA standard rack.
No
power
adaptation
and
low
power
consumption:
Thanks
to
Sony's
newly-devoloped
high
efficiency
switching
regulator,
the
unit
can
be
operated
with
a
wide
range
of
power
voltages
and
frequencies
without
power
adapta
tion.
Power
consumption
is
low.