The S VO-161 O is a professional VHS Hi-Fi recorder designed especially for business and industrial applications. The SVO-161 O has many convenient features which enhance operational efficiency: Auto Repeat, Power On & Playback, Key Inhibit and Control S terminals. Various recording/playback functions are also incorporated to meet a wide range of application needs: LP mode recording, Sensor Recording, Power On & Recording, One- Time Playback and Sequential Playback. In addition, high speed FF and RElIV; Dual Mode Shuttle Ring, and an On Screen Menu are also provided to further enhance the operability of the VTR. Utilizing Sony's accumulated expertise in VTR development, the SVO-161 O provides high picture and sound quality, incorporating the VHS HO system, DA PRO 4-Head, tape stabilizer and VHS Hi-Fi audio recording system. With convenient features, versatility and high performance, the SVO-1610 will surely be a workhorse in a variety of applications such as satellite program recording, Corporate Communication, Point-of-Sales, and Point-of-lnformation displays, or wherever a high quality VTR is essential. FEATURES Advanced Tape Transport High Picture Quality The SVO-161 a is designed to reproduce consistently high quality pictures. HO circuitry ensures clear edged pictures and the Double Azimuth (DA) PRO 4-Head design provides superb resolution and high color reproduction in a choice of three speeds: SP, EP and LP mode. In addition, a variety of playback modes, including noiseless clear still pictures, slow motion, x2 normal speed, are possible thanks to this head design. Hi-Fi Stereo Audio System The SVO-1610 incorporates a VHS Hi-Fi stereo audio system for a wide dynamic range of 90 db and frequency response from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz. High Speed FF/Rewind Time The Fast Forward and Rewind time of the SVO-1610 is a quick 21/2 minutes with a T-120 videocassette. Auto Tracking Digital Auto Tracking automatically adjusts tracking for tapes recorded on other machines. It eliminates the need for manual adjustment of tracking variances while providing clear pictures. Tape Stabilizer Sony's unique tape stabilizer minimizes picture jitter. The result is consistently stable, sharp pictures. Auto Head Cleaner Every time a tape is loaded or ejected from the VTR, a cleaning element automatically passes over the video heads removing tape residue. This helps prevent head clogging and deterioration of picture quality.
Convenient Features Endless Auto Repeat Function When the Auto Repeat switch is set to ON, the SVO-1610 will playback the program repeatedly. The VTR detects the end of the program and automatically rewinds the tape to restart the playback from the beginning. Sensor Recording By using the Sensor Recording function, unattended automatic recording can be performed. When the Sensor Rec mode is set to ON, the VTR automatically starts recording when it receives the video signal through the VIDEO IN connector. When the video signal stops, the SVO-1610 stops recording and automatically enters the STANDBY mode. In the event the tape ends during recording, the VTR will stop recording and turn itself off. Sequential Playback When the Sequential Play mode is set to ON, more than two VTRs connected via the control S connectors can playback their tapes sequentially and repeatedly. In two unit operation, when the tape of the ~irst VTR reaches the LP Mode Recording Capability The SVO-1610 has three recording modes of SP, LP and EP. The recording playback mode can be selected on the remote commander. On-Screen Advanced Menu The SVO-161 O incorporates on-screen display for easy set up of the Tuner, Clock and Timer programming. addition, Auto Menu provides eight automatic playback mode settings for convenient operation. Each setting can be easily performed by following the menus on the monitor using the supplied screen remote commander. Index Search Specific programs on the tape can be located by using the Index Search Function. The index point is automatically recorded on the tape each time a recording starts. The Index Search automatically accesses the next index point in either forward or reverse by using the supplied wireless remote commander. Key Inhibit Function In the Key Inhibit mode, all function keys are deactivated to prevent accidental operation. In end of its program, the second VTR starts to play while the first VTR rewinds its tape to the beginning. When the second VTR finishes its program, the first VTR starts to play. Thus, various programs can be continuously played back sequentially as often as desired. One- Time Playback When only one VTR is used in the Sequential Play ON mode, One- Time playback can be performed. When the PLAY button is pressed, the VTR starts to play to the end of program. The VTR, then, rewinds the tape to the beginning and stops to wait for next press of PLAY button. Thus, the SVO-1610 is always ready to play the program when desired. Linear Time Counter The linear time counter shows tape position in hours, minutes, and seconds. When the DISPLAY button on the remote commander is pressed, the time counter, along with playback mode and remaining tape length are superimposed on the monitor screen. Power On & Recording/Playback Capability This function allows the VTR to automatically start either recording or playback when the power is turned on.
Dual Mode Shuttle Control The Dual Mode Shuttle Ring is on both the SVO-1610 and the supplied remote commander. Its single, easy-touse shuttle ring provides operation quick of Fast Forward/ Rewind, Picture Search, Still Picture and x2 play in either forward or reverse. x1/5 and x1 play can also be performed in forward playback. S-pin TV connector An S-pin video/ audio connector is incorporated in to the SVO-1610. Video and audio signals are transmitted via this connector. BNC Connectors The SVO-1610 is equipped with VIDEO IN and OUT BNC connectors for assured wiring connection& Supplied Remote Commander Using the supplied remote commander, all the VTR functions such as Shuttle control and On-screen Menu can be remotely operated. Other Features Control S Terminal The SVO-1610 is equipped with Control S In/ Out terminals to allow the VTR to be remotely controlled by other Sony equipment such as the optional RM-V200 remote control unit. Front Panel Rear Panel
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Specifications General Welght: 6,1 kg ( 13 rb 7 oz) Dimensions: 430 (W) x 95 (HJx350{D)mm ( 17 x 3314 x 13 415inches) Power requirements. AC 120V, 60Hz, 3 wiregrounded receptacte Power consumption: 26W Operatlng t~mperature: 5 ~ to40 C{41 FtQ,,~~1 FJ c Tape speed. SP.33.35mmrsl1318inchesls),, LP: 16,67mmls(11116. inchesl $) EP: 11,12 mml$(15f32inchesl $} REC REG andpb mode: SPILPIEP SP/LP/EP Recordingl Playback F FWD and REW time: Video Approx,2,5mm(T-12Q) Color system: EIAstandard (monochrorne)1ntsc(color) Video recording system' Rotary two-head helical scanning system Input Composite: BNC connector,, 1Vp-p, 75,0, unbalanced, sync negative Output Composite: BNC connector M von!tpr, 1Vp-p, 75,0, unbalanced, sync negative ' OUT,}: 8 -pln, connector AudIo Input (OdB=0,775mVrms)' is monaural ) Phono' -8dBs, 47 k'o Output (OdB=0,775mVrms): Phono' -8dBs at 47 k,o, 10 k'o Frequency response' D IS ' tor t' Ion: 20 Hz to 20 khz (HI-Flmode) Less th an: 0 5 1 10 (H' 1- FI moed) Wow{Flutter: -ik;/jiialilll Less than 0,35% (Normalmode) 'c ~ TUfi~rsystem Cha~nefcoverage Antenn " "", a Clock: Tlmer Indlcation.' cc"~ 'cc' Tlm~rsettlrrgc,., " Power back-up\ Ta p e counter: c -c"c, V!deo.' AudiO: MdnitdrdOt: C' ontr c o"s" c "',, v""!itfjkjjiii nr!y!75 Remotecontrot 9Qmm~nd ~Ode' P~werrequJrements' Qfme:h$IOns. (21~1ti6x115t64x WelghV SUDDlied system: 181 t - c h anne" ' '- I fre VHF que hn cysynthesizer tun rng s y s t e m 01 2.t '1"3 ~ tlc:"anne;s; \2c~ UHFchannets;14tb69 CATVc;hanne)s: Low' b"a' nd'a.' 8' ~'c,"",~~! Mfdb~qd;"A?5!~rbugh Superband:Jthrough A.1, A through W Hyperband:(W+ c 1) through (W +84}. 75.0. Ftypec;qnnector~!ltennatermrnalfor VHFI, UHF, quartz Jocked 12-houfc y; cle 6 programs for 1 year max BaCk-up durationc60~!q Linear timecounte( mp\:$txl ;, c (BNC) Output x 1 (BNC) inputx 1 (Phono) a '""utptjt X 1 (Ph,'ono) ~"pi(1connectorxl lnputx1( Mmyackf Outputx 1 (Mini tack) 77t8 Wire less remot ed(jmm ander Size AA b~tterte~, AC p,(jwerc(jrd fn$tructionrmanual:!np~txf{ftype) 9utputx1 (Ftype} (1! {2! (1! (1! Design and specifications subject to change without notice. Optional Accessories Wired/ wireless remote control unit AM -V200 Video head cleaning cassette V-25CL VHS Videocassettes T-120PRO-XBI T -120/160-ES-HGB T-120ESX-HFBI Distributed by V-10167 MK2525KYP9212P1-008.5 ~ Sony Corporation Printea in Japan @ SONY