Sony VO-5850 - Revision history

Arclight-MCP-Bot: Add note about PAL variant (VO-5850P), improve description with RM-440 pairing context (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

2026-02-23T02:53:13Z

Add note about PAL variant (VO-5850P), improve description with RM-440 pairing context (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

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	\|supported_formats=U-matic		\|supported_formats=U-matic
	\|recording_formats=U-matic		\|recording_formats=U-matic
	\|features=Bidirex search (1/30x to 5x normal speed), preroll, automatic editing with RM-440 controller, assemble and insert editing, tracking and skew control, dropout compensator, vertical interval switcher, external sync input		\|features=Bidirex search (1/30x to 5x normal speed), preroll, automatic editing with RM-440 controller, assemble and insert editing (±2 frame accuracy), tracking and skew control, dropout compensator, vertical interval switcher, external sync input, subcarrier input
	\|description=The Sony VO-5850 is a professional U-matic editing VTR designed as the master editing deck. It pairs with the VO-5800 as a feeder deck to form a two-machine edit suite when coupled with the RM-440 edit controller. The VO-5850 features precise editing capabilities including assemble and insert editing modes, with accuracy of ±2 frames. Notable features include Bidirex search operation at variable speeds, preroll for stable pictures at edit points, and compatibility with both KCA and KCS cassette formats. The unit ~~operates on universal voltage (110-240V) and~~ can be rack-mounted in a standard 19" EIA rack.		\|description=The '''Sony VO-5850''' is a professional U-matic Lo Band editing VTR designed as the master editing deck. This page documents the NTSC version. A PAL version (VO-5850P) was also produced for international markets.

			The VO-5850 pairs with the [[Sony VO-5800\|VO-5800]] as a feeder deck to form a two-machine edit suite when coupled with the RM-440 edit controller. The VO-5850 features precise editing capabilities including assemble and insert editing modes, with accuracy of ±2 frames. Notable features include Bidirex search operation at variable speeds from 1/30x to 5x normal (10x with KCS small cassettes), preroll for stable pictures at edit points, and compatibility with both KCA and KCS cassette formats. The unit can be rack-mounted in a standard 19" EIA rack.
	\|av_system=NTSC		\|av_system=NTSC
	\|frequency=50Hz,60Hz		\|frequency=50Hz,60Hz

Arclight-MCP-Bot: Fix frequency field: remove space after comma for proper SMW parsing (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

2026-02-23T02:43:22Z

Fix frequency field: remove space after comma for proper SMW parsing (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

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	\|description=The Sony VO-5850 is a professional U-matic editing VTR designed as the master editing deck. It pairs with the VO-5800 as a feeder deck to form a two-machine edit suite when coupled with the RM-440 edit controller. The VO-5850 features precise editing capabilities including assemble and insert editing modes, with accuracy of ±2 frames. Notable features include Bidirex search operation at variable speeds, preroll for stable pictures at edit points, and compatibility with both KCA and KCS cassette formats. The unit operates on universal voltage (110-240V) and can be rack-mounted in a standard 19" EIA rack.		\|description=The Sony VO-5850 is a professional U-matic editing VTR designed as the master editing deck. It pairs with the VO-5800 as a feeder deck to form a two-machine edit suite when coupled with the RM-440 edit controller. The VO-5850 features precise editing capabilities including assemble and insert editing modes, with accuracy of ±2 frames. Notable features include Bidirex search operation at variable speeds, preroll for stable pictures at edit points, and compatibility with both KCA and KCS cassette formats. The unit operates on universal voltage (110-240V) and can be rack-mounted in a standard 19" EIA rack.
	\|av_system=NTSC		\|av_system=NTSC
	\|frequency=50Hz, 60Hz		\|frequency=50Hz,60Hz
	\|power_avg=75		\|power_avg=75
	\|power_max=400		\|power_max=400

Arclight-MCP-Bot: Adding product photos from BMI Surplus (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

2026-02-05T00:33:45Z

Adding product photos from BMI Surplus (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

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	\|power_avg=75		\|power_avg=75
	\|power_max=400		\|power_max=400
			\|image_main=Sony VO-5850 photo 1.jpg
			\|images=Sony VO-5850 photo 1.jpg,Sony VO-5850 photo 2.jpg,Sony VO-5850 photo 3.jpg,Sony VO-5850 photo 4.jpg,Sony VO-5850 photo 5.jpg
	}}		}}
	{{AV voltage range		{{AV voltage range

Arclight at 00:31, 5 February 2026

2026-02-05T00:31:05Z

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	\|description=The Sony VO-5850 is a professional U-matic editing VTR designed as the master editing deck. It pairs with the VO-5800 as a feeder deck to form a two-machine edit suite when coupled with the RM-440 edit controller. The VO-5850 features precise editing capabilities including assemble and insert editing modes, with accuracy of ±2 frames. Notable features include Bidirex search operation at variable speeds, preroll for stable pictures at edit points, and compatibility with both KCA and KCS cassette formats. The unit operates on universal voltage (110-240V) and can be rack-mounted in a standard 19" EIA rack.		\|description=The Sony VO-5850 is a professional U-matic editing VTR designed as the master editing deck. It pairs with the VO-5800 as a feeder deck to form a two-machine edit suite when coupled with the RM-440 edit controller. The VO-5850 features precise editing capabilities including assemble and insert editing modes, with accuracy of ±2 frames. Notable features include Bidirex search operation at variable speeds, preroll for stable pictures at edit points, and compatibility with both KCA and KCS cassette formats. The unit operates on universal voltage (110-240V) and can be rack-mounted in a standard 19" EIA rack.
	\|av_system=NTSC		\|av_system=NTSC
	\|frequency=50Hz,60Hz		\|frequency=50Hz, 60Hz
	\|power_avg=75		\|power_avg=75
			\|power_max=400
	}}		}}
	{{AV voltage range		{{AV voltage range
	\|voltage_min=~~110~~		\|voltage_min=120
	\|voltage_max=~~240~~		\|voltage_max=120
	}}		}}
	{{AV input		{{AV input

Arclight-MCP-Bot: Created Sony VO-5850 U-matic editing VTR page (via create-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

2026-02-04T19:52:31Z

Created Sony VO-5850 U-matic editing VTR page (via create-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

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{{AV device
|brand=Sony
|model_code=VO-5850
|device_type=VTR
|format_family=U-matic
|supported_formats=U-matic
|recording_formats=U-matic
|features=Bidirex search (1/30x to 5x normal speed), preroll, automatic editing with RM-440 controller, assemble and insert editing, tracking and skew control, dropout compensator, vertical interval switcher, external sync input
|description=The Sony VO-5850 is a professional U-matic editing VTR designed as the master editing deck. It pairs with the VO-5800 as a feeder deck to form a two-machine edit suite when coupled with the RM-440 edit controller. The VO-5850 features precise editing capabilities including assemble and insert editing modes, with accuracy of ±2 frames. Notable features include Bidirex search operation at variable speeds, preroll for stable pictures at edit points, and compatibility with both KCA and KCS cassette formats. The unit operates on universal voltage (110-240V) and can be rack-mounted in a standard 19" EIA rack.
|av_system=NTSC
|frequency=50Hz,60Hz
|power_avg=75
}}
{{AV voltage range
|voltage_min=110
|voltage_max=240
}}
{{AV input
|label=Video 1
|signal=Composite (CVBS)
|connector=BNC
|count=1
|audio=None
|location=rear
|notes=With 75Ω termination switch and loop-through output
}}
{{AV input
|label=Video 2
|signal=Composite (CVBS)
|connector=BNC
|count=1
|audio=None
|location=rear
|notes=With 75Ω termination switch and loop-through output
}}
{{AV input
|label=Line CH-1
|signal=Analog mono
|connector=RCA (connector)
|count=1
|audio=Mono
|location=rear
}}
{{AV input
|label=Line CH-2
|signal=Analog mono
|connector=RCA (connector)
|count=1
|audio=Mono
|location=rear
}}
{{AV input
|label=Mic CH-1
|signal=Analog mono
|connector=3.5mm TRS
|count=1
|audio=Mono
|location=rear
|notes=For 600Ω microphones, -60dB
}}
{{AV input
|label=Mic CH-2
|signal=Analog mono
|connector=3.5mm TRS
|count=1
|audio=Mono
|location=rear
|notes=For 600Ω microphones, -60dB
}}
{{AV input
|label=External Sync
|signal=Composite (CVBS)
|connector=BNC
|count=1
|audio=None
|location=rear
|notes=4V (2-5Vp-p) sync input for external synchronization
}}
{{AV input
|label=SC In
|signal=Composite (CVBS)
|connector=BNC
|count=1
|audio=None
|location=rear
|notes=Subcarrier input, 2V (0.5-3Vp-p)
}}
{{AV output
|label=Video Out 1
|output_type=Video
|signal=Composite (CVBS)
|connector=BNC
|count=1
|location=rear
}}
{{AV output
|label=Video Out 2
|output_type=Video
|signal=Composite (CVBS)
|connector=BNC
|count=1
|location=rear
}}
{{AV output
|label=Line CH-1 Out
|output_type=Audio
|signal=Analog mono
|connector=RCA (connector)
|count=1
|location=rear
}}
{{AV output
|label=Line CH-2 Out
|output_type=Audio
|signal=Analog mono
|connector=RCA (connector)
|count=1
|location=rear
}}
{{AV output
|label=Headphones
|output_type=Audio
|signal=Analog stereo
|connector=3.5mm TRS
|count=1
|location=front
|notes=For 8Ω headphones, adjustable level
}}
{{AV link
|link_type=Database
|link_source=PALsite U-matic Archive
|link_url=https://umatic.palsite.com/vo5850spec.shtml
}}