Sony VP-9000

Sony VP-9000

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Overview

Brand

Sony

Model

VP-9000

Type

VTR

Format family

U-matic

AV system

PAL

ECID

EC3767

Format Compatibility

Plays

U-matic, U-matic SP

Inputs

Rear

External Sync
1×Composite (CVBS) (BNC)

2.5V (2.0-5.0Vp-p)

Outputs

Rear

Line Audio CH-1/CH-2
2×Analog mono (XLR)

+4dBm at 600Ω, balanced

RF Off-Tape
1×RF (BNC)

0.5Vp-p ±0.1V, 75Ω

Monitor Audio
1×Analog mono (RCA (connector))

-5dB at 47kΩ

Video Line
1×Composite (CVBS) (BNC)

Dubbing Out
1×Y/C DUB color-under (Hirose 7-pin DUB)

Front

Headphones
1×Analog stereo (6.35mm TRS)

8Ω, adjustable level (-26dB to -46dB)

Features

Playback only, SP/High Band/Low Band playback, 300-line resolution (SP mode), Dolby noise reduction, dubbing output (7-pin), external sync input, RF off-tape output, variable speed search (5x normal, 8x with RM-580), rack-mountable (4U)

Power

Voltage

220–240V

AC frequency

50Hz, 60Hz

Power

70W

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PALsite U-matic Archive
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Description

The Sony VP-9000 is a U-matic player-only machine classified as a "Type 9" unit. It can play back tapes recorded in SP (Superior Performance), High Band, and Lo Band U-matic modes, providing 300-line horizontal resolution in SP mode, 260 lines in High Band, and 250 lines in Lo Band. The VP-9000 features a Dolby noise reduction system for improved audio quality, achieving better than 52dB audio signal-to-noise ratio in SP mode. Video output is provided via BNC with a 7-pin dubbing output for direct Y/C signal transfer. The unit also includes an RF off-tape output, external sync input, and balanced line audio outputs at +4dBm via 600Ω. A headphone output and monitor output are also provided.