Sony EVM-8010R: Difference between revisions

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The Sony EVM-8010R is an 8" portable Trinitron color video monitor with a built-in Video8 (8mm) VCR, manufactured by Sony circa 1989. Marketed as a "Video 8 Combo," it was designed for professional field use such as on-location video playback, helicopter camera monitoring, and ENG (electronic news gathering) applications.

The monitor section features an 8-inch Trinitron aperture grille CRT with composite video inputs and outputs via both BNC and RCA connectors. The built-in Video8 deck can play and record standard 8mm video tapes but is not compatible with Hi8 or Digital8 formats. An insert editing feature is included for basic in-camera editing workflows.

The EVM-8010R supports three-way power: AC mains (120V), external 12V DC, or dual Sony NP-1 rechargeable batteries with a built-in charger (45W max during charging). This versatile power system made it well-suited for field production where mains power was unavailable.

Front-panel controls include volume, picture, hue, color, brightness, and vertical hold adjustments. A headphone jack is provided for private monitoring. The unit was manufactured in the USA.

Related Models

Sony EVM-8010 — Earlier non-R variant
Sony EVM-9010R — Related model in the EVM series

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+|frequency=50Hz,60Hz
+|power_max=40
+|height=11 in
+|width=9 in
+|depth=13 in
+|weight=17 lb
+}}
+The Sony EVM-8010R is an 8" portable Trinitron color video monitor with a built-in Video8 (8mm) VCR, manufactured by Sony circa 1989. Marketed as a "Video 8 Combo," it was designed for professional field use such as on-location video playback, helicopter camera monitoring, and ENG (electronic news gathering) applications.
+The monitor section features an 8-inch Trinitron aperture grille CRT with composite video inputs and outputs via both BNC and RCA connectors. The built-in Video8 deck can play and record standard 8mm video tapes but is not compatible with Hi8 or Digital8 formats. An insert editing feature is included for basic in-camera editing workflows.
+The EVM-8010R supports three-way power: AC mains (120V), external 12V DC, or dual Sony NP-1 rechargeable batteries with a built-in charger (45W max during charging). This versatile power system made it well-suited for field production where mains power was unavailable.
+Front-panel controls include volume, picture, hue, color, brightness, and vertical hold adjustments. A headphone jack is provided for private monitoring. The unit was manufactured in the USA.
+=== Related Models ===
+* '''Sony EVM-8010''' — Earlier non-R variant
+* '''Sony EVM-9010R''' — Related model in the EVM series
+{{CRT input
+|label=Video In
+|signal=Composite (CVBS)
+|connector=BNC
+|count=1
+|audio=None
+|location=rear
+|notes=Monitor section BNC video input
+}}
+{{CRT input
+|label=AV In
+|signal=Composite (CVBS)
+|connector=RCA (connector)
+|count=1
+|audio=Mono
+|audio_connector=RCA (connector)
+|location=rear
+|notes=Monitor section A/V input
+}}
+{{CRT output
+|label=Video Out
+|output_type=Video
+|signal=Composite (CVBS)
+|connector=BNC
+|count=1
+|location=rear
+|notes=Monitor section BNC video output (active loop-through)
+}}
+{{CRT output
+|label=AV Out
+|output_type=AV
+|signal=Composite (CVBS)
+|connector=RCA (connector)
+|count=1
+|location=rear
+|notes=Monitor section A/V output
+}}
+{{CRT output
+|label=Video8 Out
+|output_type=AV
+|signal=Composite (CVBS)
+|connector=RCA (connector)
+|count=1
+|location=rear
+|notes=Video8 VCR playback output
+}}
+{{CRT output
+|label=Headphone
+|output_type=Audio
+|signal=Analog mono
+|connector=3.5mm TRS
+|count=1
+|location=front
+}}
+{{CRT voltage range
+|voltage_min=120
+|voltage_max=120
+}}