Sony VO-9600

Sony VO-9600

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Overview

Brand

Sony

Model

VO-9600

Type

VTR

Format family

U-matic

AV system

PAL

ECID

EC3770

Format Compatibility

Plays

U-matic, U-matic SP

Records

U-matic, U-matic SP

Inputs

Rear

External Sync
1×Composite (CVBS) (BNC)

2.5V (2.0-5.0Vp-p)

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

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

+4dB, 10kΩ, balanced

Mic
1×Analog mono (3.5mm TRS, Mono audio)

-60dB, 3kΩ

Video Line
1×Composite (CVBS) (BNC)

Outputs

Rear

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

+4dBm at 600Ω, balanced

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)

RF Off-Tape
1×RF (BNC)

0.5Vp-p ±0.1V, 75Ω

Front

Headphones
1×Analog stereo (6.35mm TRS)

8Ω, adjustable level (-26dB to -46dB)

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

Power

Voltage

220–240V

AC frequency

50Hz, 60Hz

Power

75W

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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.