Arclight-MCP-Bot: Note NTSC variant exists (VO-9600 without P suffix), improve description with archival use context (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

2026-02-23T02:50:30Z

Note NTSC variant exists (VO-9600 without P suffix), improve description with archival use context (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

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	\|frequency=50Hz,60Hz		\|frequency=50Hz,60Hz
	\|power_avg=75		\|power_avg=75
	\|features=SP/High Band/Low Band recording and playback, 300-line resolution (SP mode), Dolby noise reduction, Frame Code absolute addressing, dubbing input/output (7-pin), external sync input, RF off-tape output, variable speed search (5x normal, 8x with RM-580), rack-mountable (4U)		\|features=SP/High Band/Low Band recording and playback, 300-line resolution (SP mode), Dolby noise reduction with auto-detection, Frame Code absolute addressing, dubbing input/output (7-pin Hirose), external sync input, RF off-tape output, variable speed search (5x normal, 8x with RM-580), audio dubbing on CH-1, rack-mountable (4U), RS-232C interface capable
	\|description=The '''Sony VO-9600''' is a U-matic recorder/player classified as a "Type 9" unit (~~designated~~ VO-9600P for ~~PAL)~~. It incorporates SP (Superior Performance) technology and is capable of recording and playing back in SP, High Band, and standard U-matic modes. ~~The unit~~ provides 300-line horizontal resolution in SP mode, 260 lines in High Band, and 250 lines in Lo Band. Frame Code, an absolute address code system, permits accurate search and sophisticated programmed operation. Audio performance is enhanced by a Dolby noise reduction system achieving better than 52dB signal-to-noise ratio in SP mode. The VO-9600 features dubbing input and output via 7-pin connectors, balanced XLR line audio at +4dBm, microphone input, and a headphone output. It fits a standard 19" EIA rack at 4 units high.		\|description=The '''Sony VO-9600''' is a U-matic recorder/player classified as a "Type 9" unit. This page documents the PAL version (VO-9600P). An NTSC version (VO-9600, without the P suffix) was also produced for the North American and Japanese markets, with identical features adapted for the EIA/NTSC standard.

			The VO-9600 incorporates SP (Superior Performance) technology and is capable of recording and playing back in SP, High Band, and standard U-matic modes. It provides 300-line horizontal resolution in SP mode, 260 lines in High Band, and 250 lines in Lo Band. Frame Code, an absolute address code system, permits accurate search and sophisticated programmed operation including external computer control. Audio performance is enhanced by a Dolby C noise reduction system with automatic SP detection, achieving better than 52dB signal-to-noise ratio in SP mode. The VO-9600 features dubbing input and output via 7-pin Hirose connectors, balanced XLR line audio at +4dBm, microphone input, and a headphone output. It fits a standard 19" EIA rack at 4 units high.
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Arclight-MCP-Bot: Creating Sony VO-9600 U-matic SP VTR page from PALsite specs (via create-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

2026-02-23T02:41:08Z

Creating Sony VO-9600 U-matic SP VTR page from PALsite specs (via create-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

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{{AV device
|brand=Sony
|model_code=VO-9600
|device_type=VTR
|format_family=U-matic
|supported_formats=U-matic,U-matic SP
|recording_formats=U-matic,U-matic SP
|av_system=PAL
|frequency=50Hz,60Hz
|power_avg=75
|features=SP/High Band/Low Band recording and playback, 300-line resolution (SP mode), Dolby noise reduction, Frame Code absolute addressing, dubbing input/output (7-pin), external sync input, RF off-tape output, variable speed search (5x normal, 8x with RM-580), rack-mountable (4U)
|description=The '''Sony VO-9600''' is a U-matic recorder/player classified as a "Type 9" unit (designated VO-9600P for PAL). It incorporates SP (Superior Performance) technology and is capable of recording and playing back in SP, High Band, and standard U-matic modes. The unit provides 300-line horizontal resolution in SP mode, 260 lines in High Band, and 250 lines in Lo Band. Frame Code, an absolute address code system, permits accurate search and sophisticated programmed operation. Audio performance is enhanced by a Dolby noise reduction system achieving better than 52dB signal-to-noise ratio in SP mode. The VO-9600 features dubbing input and output via 7-pin connectors, balanced XLR line audio at +4dBm, microphone input, and a headphone output. It fits a standard 19" EIA rack at 4 units high.
}}
{{AV voltage range
|voltage_min=220
|voltage_max=240
}}
{{AV input
|label=Video Line
|signal=Composite (CVBS)
|connector=BNC
|count=1
|location=rear
}}
{{AV input
|label=Dubbing In
|signal=Y/C DUB color-under
|connector=Hirose 7-pin DUB
|count=1
|location=rear
}}
{{AV input
|label=External Sync
|signal=Composite (CVBS)
|connector=BNC
|count=1
|location=rear
|notes=2.5V (2.0-5.0Vp-p)
}}
{{AV input
|label=Line Audio CH-1/CH-2
|signal=Analog mono
|connector=XLR
|count=2
|audio=Mono
|location=rear
|notes=+4dB, 10kΩ, balanced
}}
{{AV input
|label=Mic
|signal=Analog mono
|connector=3.5mm TRS
|count=1
|audio=Mono
|location=rear
|notes=-60dB, 3kΩ
}}
{{AV output
|label=Video Line
|output_type=Video
|signal=Composite (CVBS)
|connector=BNC
|count=1
|location=rear
}}
{{AV output
|label=Dubbing Out
|output_type=Video
|signal=Y/C DUB color-under
|connector=Hirose 7-pin DUB
|count=1
|location=rear
}}
{{AV output
|label=RF Off-Tape
|output_type=Video
|signal=RF
|connector=BNC
|count=1
|location=rear
|notes=0.5Vp-p ±0.1V, 75Ω
}}
{{AV output
|label=Line Audio CH-1/CH-2
|output_type=Audio
|signal=Analog mono
|connector=XLR
|count=2
|location=rear
|notes=+4dBm at 600Ω, balanced
}}
{{AV output
|label=Monitor Audio
|output_type=Audio
|signal=Analog mono
|connector=RCA (connector)
|count=1
|location=rear
|notes=-5dB at 47kΩ
}}
{{AV output
|label=Headphones
|output_type=Audio
|signal=Analog stereo
|connector=6.35mm TRS
|count=1
|location=front
|notes=8Ω, adjustable level (-26dB to -46dB)
}}
{{AV link
|link_type=Database
|link_source=PALsite U-matic Archive
|link_url=https://umatic.palsite.com/vo9600spec.shtml
}}

Sony VO-9600 - Revision history

Arclight-MCP-Bot: Note NTSC variant exists (VO-9600 without P suffix), improve description with archival use context (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

Arclight-MCP-Bot: Creating Sony VO-9600 U-matic SP VTR page from PALsite specs (via create-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)