Sony VO-5800PS User manual

SONY.
VIDEOCASSETTE RECORDER {Efmatic]
VO-5800PS
Operating Instructions page 2
Before operating the unit,
please read this manual thoroughly and
retain it for future reference.
Mode d’emploi page 30
Avant de faire fonctionner cet appareil,
lire attentivement ce mode d’emploi
et
le
conserver
pour
toute
référence
ultérieure.
Bedienungsanleitung _ selte 58
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© 1961 by Sony Corporation

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The Sony VO-5800PS is a compact and light weight videocassette
feeder/recorder incorporating the very latest technology, and you will find that
being able to operate all functions on the front panel is very convenient.
The VO-5800PS is also designed to be a player of an editing system composed
of the VO-S850P/V0-5850S Videocassette Recorder and the RM-440 Editing Con-
trot Unit.
Features ...
Precautions
To put the operation panet ona slant
About video cassettes
To insert a video cassette.
To remove a video cassette
The recording format
The red button on the bottom
Handling and storage .
To determine the amoun
Location and function of controls
Front panel
Rear panel ...
RECORDING AND PLAYBACK
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Camera recording/Dupilcating a tape/Recording
TV program/Playback/Monitoring the recording plicture/
Connections with a stereo system/To hear the sound
using headphones/Microphone recording
Preparations.
Recording ...
To record scenes with-smooth transition
To edit the signals from two video sources.
To dub audio...
Tape duplication
To hear the sound being recorded
Erasing
Playback ...
To stop the tape momentarily during playback .
Search operation ,
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WARNING
eTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to
tain or moisture. ;
To avold electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer
servicing to quallffed personnel only.
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To play a tape back with an external syne system...
Programmed operation...
To see a picture on a TV receiver
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Installation of an RF modulator
Operation ....
Automatic editing
Connections
Operation
Timer operation
Connections
Timer recording
Timer playback
Video head cleaning
Adjustment of the playback picture .
Auto search control
Rack mounting ..
Repacking for shipment
Specifications
Recommended video equipment and accessories ... 27
Trouble checks
WARNING FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED ]
KINGDOM
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED to your 3-pin
plug in accordance with following instruction.
IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accord-
ance with the following code:
Green-and-yellow: Earth (safety earth)
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this ap-
paratus may not correspond with the coloured mark-
ing identifying: the terminals In your plug, proceed as
follows: 7
The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked
with the latter E or by the safety earth symbol = or
coloured green or green-and-yellow.
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter. N or col-
oured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected
to the terminai which Is marked with the letter L ar col-
oured fed.

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Automatic editing system: Together with a VO-5850P/
VO-58508 Videocassette Recorder and a RM-440
Automatic Editing Control Unit, the VO-5800PS can com-
pose an automatic editing system.
Smooth transition between scenes: The signal from
‘another videocassette recorder or a video camera can
be edited by using the PAUSE button, which assures a
smooth transition between scenes. tt is also possible to
assemble two video signals by switching the VIDEO-
ANIDEO-2 select switch.
Search operation: Governed by the search dial, playback
at
44s
to
5
times
normal
speed
is
possible
in
both
for-
ward and reverse directions, When a KCS casseite is
used, picture search {at about 10 times normal playback
speed) Is also possible with the search dial on the op-
tional remote contro! unit.
Dubbing
connectors:
Connectors
for
editing
or
duplicating
video
signals
are
Included.
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LED-time counter: The time counter reads the CTL signals
recorded on the tape and the LEDs indicate the point on
the tape in seconds and minutes.
Automatic transport operation: The PROGRAMMED
OPERATION selector allows you to locate a particular
point on the tape easity and quickly and also to play
back a portion on the tape repeatedly.
Still picture: When the tape is stopped with the PAUSE
button during playback, a still picture can be obtained.
The guard band noise is limited to the upper or lower
part of the screen so that the still picture Is easy to see.
Long pause mode: When the tape Is stopped In the pause
mode for a long period of time, the machine auto-
matically enters the long pause mode to avoid possible
damage to the tape: »~ cae!
Moisture detector: When moisture condenses on the video
head drum, the molsture detector is activated and the
machine stops to avold possible tape damage. The
AUTO OFF indicator lights to indicate moisture conden-
sation.
Remote contro! and auto search: The machine can be
remotely controjled with an optional remote control unit.
Any point on the tape can be searched for and played
back automatically using an RX-353CE or RX-303CE
Auto Search Control Unit.
Connectors
for
time
base
corrector:
The
best
possible
playback
picture
can
be
obtained
when
a
time
base
cor-
rector
(optional)
is
connected.
Logic
control:
The
logic
contro!
system
allows
you
to
change
modes
without
pressing
the
STOP
button.
Full
automatic
rewind:
The
tape
is
automatically
rewound
to
the
beginning
when
It
runs
to
the
end.
Automate contro! of video recording level: The automatic
gain control. circuit maintains the proper video level,
assuring optimum video recording.
Limiter function: The audlo recording level is adjusted
manually. The limiter circuit minimizes audio distortion
at the program peaks.
Two audlo tracks: Two audio tracks permits recording and
playback of stereo sound or bilingual program material.
Audlo dubbing: Audio (commentary, music, eto.) may be
added to video recording made earller.
Timer operation: With the aid of a timer {optional), record:
ing and playback can be started and stopped when the
recorder is unattended.
Stable playback pleture: The servo system using a direct
drive capstan motor and drum motor, and the newly
developed digital servo IC assure a stable tape transport
which reduces tape fitter.
Rack mounting: The VO-S800PS is designed to be mounted
ina 19-inch EIA standard rack.
No
power
adaptation
and
low
power
consumption:
Thanks
to
Sony's
newly-devoloped
high
efficiency
switching
regulator,
the
unit
can
be
operated
with
a
wide
range
of
power
voltages
and
frequencies
without
power
adapta
tion.
Power
consumption
is
low.

On safety
Operate the unit only with a power source specified in the
“SPECIFICATIONS” on page 27.
e@Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet,
unplug the unit and have It checked by qualified personnel
before operating it any further.
Unplug the unit from the wall outlet If it is not to be used
for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull
it out by the plug. Never pull the cord Itself.
On installation
@Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat
buildup. Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets,
etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block
the ventilation slots.
e@Do not install the unit near a heat source such as a
radiator or an air duct, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.
@The unit Is designed for operation in a horizontal position.
Never operate the unit In a vertical position. The projections
‘on the connector panel are to protect the connectors and
switches on the panel when the unit Is stored vertically.
aKeep the unit away from equipment with strong magnets
as for example a targe loudspeaker.
On operation
eWhen the unit is not in use, turn the power off.
eRemove and store video cassettes after recording or
playback,
Never operate the unit right after having transported It
trom a cold location directly to a warm location.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry soft cloth,
or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solu-
tion. Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or ben-
zine, which might damage the finish.
On transportation
Remove the video cassette when transporting the unit.
Save the original carton and associated packing material,
They will be useful should you have to transport or ship the
unit.
if you have any questions about this unit, contact your Sony
dealer.
TO PUT THE OPERATION PANEL ON A SLANT
The lower half of the operation panel can be pulled out as shown below.
LU Projection|
hac
Te put the panel on a stant
‘While pulling the projections
on the bottom of the operation
panel out, swing the bottom of
the panel ouf and up until the
side braces lock.
fo return the panel
to the original position
Push up on the side braces to unlock
them and swing the panel down and
back until it clicks into place.

TO INSERT A VIDEO CASSETTE
1. Turn the power on.
2. Insert a video cassette straight into the cassette compart-
ment until it stops. The cassette Is automatically loaded.
with label up.
To Insert a KCS cassette
Be sure to insert a KCS cassette into the center of the
cassette compartment, aligning the cassette with the
guide—the cutout at the cassette entrance and the lines on
the cassette compartment lid.
Align these positions.
It the STAND BY Indicator remains lit and any of function
buttons (except for the EJECT button) does not operate the
recorder
Eject the cassette and take up the leader tape manually by
turning tha reel to the direction of the arrow on the bottom
until the leader tape Is completely taken up.
Insert the cassette again.
Notes on cassette Insertion
@Before inserting a video cassette, chack that the lamp in-
side the cassette compartment Is not lit. If it Is lit, a
cassette has already been inserted.
Be sure to insert the cassette straight Into the entrance of
the cassette compartment, not at an angle.
Do not insert a cassette with the bottom side up.
eThe labels on the cassette should be firmly attached. If
_ they peel off an inserted cassette, you might not be able to
remove the cassette.
- TO REMOVE A VIDEO CASSETTE
4. Check that the power is on.
2. Press the EJECT button, The cassette will be automatical-
ly ejected.
THE RECORDING FORMAT
The video and audio signals are recorded using the fult
width of the tape.as shown below. Because of this, tha tape
cannot be recorded in the reverse direction.
ooo «— Control track
*— Video track
Audio channel
<< 2 track
“+ Audio channel
1 track
THE RED BUTTON ON THE BOTTOM
lf you want to safeguard the material recorded on a
cassette, remove the red button on the bottom so it cannot
be recorded even If the REG button Is pressed. Accidental
erasure Is now impossible. !f you later decide to record on
this cassette, replace the button. If a cassette without a red
button is inserted Into the videocassette recorder, the E-to-E
mode picture (see page 8) does not appear on the monitor
HANDLING AND STORAGE
@Do not store a video cassette in a place subject to direct
sunlight, high humidity or excessive dust, or near heaters,
air ducts or a magnetic fleld.
eStore the cassette in the cassette case vertically, first
rewinding the tape evenly on the supply reel.
@ Avoid subjecting the cassette to mechanical shock.
TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF TAPE ON THE
REEL
The amount of tape remaining can be seen In the mirror in-
side the cassette compartment.
Mirror

FRONT PANEL @ TRACKING control
Cassette compartment
Q@sKEW controt
@ Power section
Q) ausio level control section
@ Memory counter
section
@ Search contro} section
Q indicators
(5) Audio monitor section
Q Mc jacks (3) Function buttons.
(7) input selectors:
@ Power section
POWER switch
Press the side with the dot to turn the recorder on or to operate the recorder us-
Ing the timer. To turn the recorder off, set the switch to OFF.
TIMER switch
Timer-actlvated recording or playback is controlled with this switch when the
POWER switch is set to ON.
REC: To start and stop recording using the timer
OFF: To turn the timer off
PLAY: To start and stop playback using the timer
When the switch is set to REC, the function buttons other than the STOP but-
ton are not activated.
@ SKEW control
‘This control adjusts tension on the tape. Slide the contro! to the right or the left
to obtain a normal picture when picture “hooking” distortion appears in the up-
per part of the screen. Normally, set the controt to the center detent position,
This contro! returns automatically to the center position when the unit Is set to
the record mode,
Do not move this control during recording.

© TRACKING control
© Audio level control section
© Audio monitor section
@ MIC jacks (phone Jacks)
@ Input selectors
Turn
to
minimize
the
tracking
variance
between
machines
so
that
the
best
possible picture Is obtained.
Normally, set this control to the center FIXED position.
AUDIO LEVEL meters
These
meters
indicate
the
audio
recording
Jevel
during
recording
and
the
audio
playback level during playback.
AUDIO LEVEL controts
These
controls
adjust
the
audio
recording
fevel
of
the
channel
1
or
2
separately.
Turn
the
controls
so
that
the
meter
pointers
swing
up
to
“O”
at
thelr
maximum
deflection.
AUDIO LIMITER switch
Set the
switch
to
ON
when
recording
a
program
which
contains
peaks
such
as
live
recording.
The
audio
{limiter
clrcuitry
will
be
activated
to
minimize
audio
distortion
at
the
peaks.
For
normal
recording
and
when
adjusting
the
audio
recording
tevel,
set
the
switch
to
OFF.
AUDIO MONITOR switch
‘This
switch
selects
the
monitoring
sound
through
a
video
monitor
or
head-
phones.
CH-1: To hear the sound recorded on channel 1 only.
MIX:
To
hear
the
channel
1
sound
from
the
left
headphone
and
the
channel
2
sound
from
the
right
headphone
or
to
hear
the
mixed
sound
of
the
channel
1
and
channel
2
through
the
video
monitor
connected
to
the
AUDIO
MONITOR
jack
or
TV
connector.
CH-2: To hear the sound recorded on channel 2 only.
eThis switch does not affect the audio outputs of the LINE OUT jacks.
HEADPHONES LEVEL contro!
This control adjusts.the volume at the headphones.
HEADPHONES Jack (stereo phone jack)
For
microphone
recording,
connect
microphones
with
phone
plugs
here.
The
CH-1
Jack
is
for
the
left
microphone
and
the
CH-2
Jack
is
for
the
right
microphone.
When
a
microphone
is
connected,
the
corresponding
LINE
IN
jack
will
be
automatically
cut
off.
To
connect
microphones
with
mini
plugs,
use
the
optional
PC-2A
plug
adaptors.
VIDEO-1/VIDEO-2 select swiich
This
switch
selects
the
signal
connected
to
the
VIDEO
IN
1
or
2
connector
for
recording
when
the
INPUT
SELECT
switch
Is
set
to
LINE.
VIDEO-1: To record the signal from the VIDEO IN 1 connector.
VIDEQ-2: To record the signal from the VIDEO IN 2 connector.
INPUT SELECT switch
This switch selects the signal to be recorded.
TV: To record the signal from the TV connector.
LINE: To record the signat from the VIDEO {N 1 or 2 connector.
DUB: To record the signal from the DUB IN connector.

© Functlon buttons
EJECT button
Press to eject the video cassette.
REC (record) button and indicator
For recording, press this button simultaneously with the PLAY button, While
this button is pressed, the E-to-E mode picture* can be seen In any mode.
DUB/CH-1 (audio dubbing) bution and indicator
Press this button simultaneously with the PLAY button to add sound to the tape.
on which the video signal has been previously recorded.
The sound will be recorded on audio channel 1.
PAUSE button and indicator
Press to stop the tape momentarily. To start the tape, press again. When this
button is pressed during playback, a still picture will be obtained. If the PLAY,
F FWD, REW or SEARCH button Is pressed during the pause mode, the pause.
mode will be released and the tape will run in the mode designated by the but-
ton pressed.
F FWD (fast forward) button and indicator
Press to advance the tape rapidly.
PLAY button and indicator
Press to play the tape back. Simultaneously pressing this button with the REC.
button sets the unit In the record mode; simultaneously. pressing It with the
DUB/CH-1 button sets the unit In the audio dubbing mode.
REW (rewind) button and indicator
Press to rewind the tape.
STOP button
Press to stop the operation of the unit.
*E-+to-E mode picture
. The input video signa) which has passed the amplifier In the recorder, is displayed on the
monitor. This is the E-to-E (Electronics to Electronics} mode picture. The E-to-E mode pic-
ture can be seen when the REC button is pressed.
@ Indicators
STAND BY Indicator
This indicator tights while the tape is belng threaded or unthreaded.
AUTO OFF indicator
This indicator lights to indicate that the moisture Is condensed inside the unit.
While the AUTO OFF indicator is lighting, the unit does not operate even If the
function button is pressed.
SERVO indicator
This indicator fights when the drum servo and capstan servo are locked and the
tape transport mechanism Is stabillzed. When the tape just begins to move, this
indicator may flicker.

@ Search contro! section
Search dial
After
pressing
the
SEARCH
button,
turn
this
dial
to
control
the
speed
and
direc-
tion
of
tape
travel
during
the
search
for
a
particular
point
on
the
tape.
You
can
vary
the
tape
speed
from
*ho
to
5
times
normal
playback
speed.
When
the
diat
is
set
at
the
center
“0”
position,
the
picture
will
be
still.
:
When
this dial
is
used,
the
servo
system
is
not
tocked
so
the
guard
band
noise
flows
on
the
playback
picture.
SEARCH button
Press to engage the search dial.
RESET button
Press
to
reset
the
time
counter
to
“00
minutes
00
seconds”.
The
points
memorized by the MARK IN A and B buttons will be cancelled.
Time counter
This
counter
counts
the
CTL
signals
on
the
tape
during
playback,
and
the
CTL
signals
being
recorded
during
recording
and
Indicates
the
tape
running
time
at
the
normal
playback
speed
in
minutes
and
seconds
(up
to
99
minutes
59
seconds).
MARK IN A and B buttons
When
these
buttons
are
pressed,
the
indications
of
the
tine
counter
‘at
that
point
are
memorized.
On
the
MARK
IN
A
button,
the
point
to
be
searched
for
or
the
point
to
start
repeat
playback
Is
memorized;
on
the
MARK
IN
B
button,
the
polnt
to
stop
the
repeat
playback
Is
memorized.
(For
details,
see
page
20.)
PROGRAMMED OPERATION switch
A»:
To
repeatedly
play
a
particular
portion
memorized
by
the
MARK
IN
A
and
'B
buttons,
or
to
check
the
memory
on
the
MARK
IN
A
and
B
buttons.
OFF:
For
normal
playback,
or
for
memorizing
the
points
on
the
MARKIN
A
and
B
buttons.
When
the
REMOTE
connector
is
used,
be
sure
to
set
this
switch
to
OFF.
+
To'stop
the
tape
at
the
point
where
the
MARK
INA
button
was
pressed
or,
if
the
MARK
IN
A
button
has
not
been
pressed,
where
the
time
counter
ins
dicates
“00 00”
in
the
rewind
or
search
mode;
or
to
memorize
the
points
on
the
MARK
IN
A
and
B
buttons.
For
details
on
the
PROGRAMMED
OPERATION
switch,
see
page
20.

REAR PANEL
@ FF modulator compartment
© ACW connector 4D 8x DATA jack
BD coLor Lock switch
(D ViDE0 OUT connector
@ DUB OUT connector
QO» ground terminal
@ REMOTE connector
@ SYSTEM SELECT switch: @ 1 connector
@ RF OUT connector OUT
The output signal of the RF modulator, if it a to VHF antenna terminal
is inserted, Is fed out here. Using this con- Oe wohm Ty ek aaealy- HH
nector, you can see a picture on a conven- QORKIAN Sante
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TV
receiver.
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© RF modulator compartment
insert an RF modulator* (optional) here to
see a picture on a conventional TV
receiver.
* An RF (Radio Frequency) modulator converts
the signal to be fed to the TV receiver into a UHF
channel signal.
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