Sony VO-5800

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Sony VO-5800
Overview
Brand
Model
VO-5800
Type
Format family
AV system
NTSC
ECID
Format Compatibility
Plays
U-matic
Records
U-matic
Inputs
Rear
Video 2
Composite (CVBS) (BNC)
SC In
Composite (CVBS) (BNC)
Subcarrier input, 2V (0.5-3Vp-p)
Mic CH-1
Analog mono (3.5mm TRS, Mono audio)
For 600Ω microphones, -60dB
Line CH-1
Analog mono (RCA (connector), Mono audio)
-10dB, 47KΩ
Mic CH-2
Analog mono (3.5mm TRS, Mono audio)
For 600Ω microphones, -60dB
Line CH-2
Analog mono (RCA (connector), Mono audio)
-10dB, 47KΩ
Video 1
Composite (CVBS) (BNC)
Outputs
Rear
Line CH-1 Out
Analog mono (RCA (connector))
-5dB with 47KΩ load
Video Out
Composite (CVBS) (BNC)
Line CH-2 Out
Analog mono (RCA (connector))
-5dB with 47KΩ load
Front
Headphones
Analog stereo (3.5mm TRS)
For 8Ω headphones, adjustable level
Audio Monitor
Analog mono (3.5mm TRS)
-5dB with 47KΩ load
Features
Bidirex search (1/30x to 5x normal speed, 10x with KCS tape), still frame pause, tracking and skew control, dropout compensator, vertical interval switcher, external sync input, subcarrier input, programmed operation with 3-day memory retention, jog/shuttle transport, DUB output
Power
Voltage
110–240V
AC frequency
50Hz, 60Hz
Power
75W
Accessories
Parts
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Description

The Sony VO-5800 is a professional U-matic Lo Band recorder/player designed as a feeder (slave) deck for editing applications. This page documents the NTSC version. A PAL version (VO-5800P) was also produced for international markets.

The VO-5800 pairs with the VO-5850 master editing VTR to form a two-machine edit suite when used with the RM-440 edit controller. Considered the first of the "high-end industrial" U-matic VTRs, the VO-5800 offers extensive jog/shuttle search capabilities with variable speed playback from 1/30x to 5x normal speed (10x with KCS small cassettes), pause with still picture, and programmed operation that retains memory for up to three days. The unit operates on universal voltage (110–240V) and can be rack-mounted in a standard 19" EIA rack.

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