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OWNER’S RECORD
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear. Record
the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these
numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding
this product.
Model No. VO-9600 Serial No.
Caution
Television programmes, films, video tapes and other materials
may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the
provisions of the copyright laws.
|WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not ex-
pose the unit to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the prod-
uct’s enclosure that may be of suffi-
cient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompa-
nying the appliance.
WARNING
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions manual, may cause interference to
radio communications. It has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for Class A computing devices
pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are
designed to provide reasonable protection against such
interference when operated in a commercial environment.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause interference in which case the user at his own
expense will be required to take whatever measures may be
required to correct the interference.
The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual
must be used with this equipment in order to comply with
the limits for a computing device pursuant to Subpart J of
Part 15 of FCC rules.

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High-quality picture with a new recording/playback
system
Recording and playback using the newly developed SP
(Superior Performance) system and SP tapes specially
designed for the SP system, provide clearer and sharper
pictures than before.
Hi-Fi sound
Dolby NR* C type noise reduction system permits high-
performance audio recording/playback with reduced noise
(With Dolby NR on. S/N 70dB with KSP or KSP-S tape).
Cannon 3-pin connectors usually used for professional audio
equipment are employed for the audio inputs and outputs.
* Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
“DOLBY” and the double-D symbol D0 are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
RS-232C interface
A simple circuit board replacement provides an RS-232C
interface, which permits remote control operations from an
optional search control unit, such as the Sony RX-707, or a
computing device with an RS-232C interface capability.
Search operation
Governed by the search dial, playback pictures can be
viewed at various speeds from 4/30 times to 5 times normal
speed as well as in a still mode.
As the playback can be performed in both forward and
reverse directions, any desired scene can be easily found.
LED time counter
The time counter reads out the CTL signals recorded ona
tape and the LEDs indicate the tape running time in seconds
and minutes. These are useful to check the recording time of
a material and the remaining time of a tape.
When a tape on which frame codes have been recorded is
played with an optional BKU-701 computer interface board
attached to this unit, the time counter shows the current
tape position in frame codes (absolute address).
Programmed operation
Programmed operation allows you to easily locate a desired
point on a tape and also to repeatedly play back a desired
portion.
Connection of a time base corrector
The best possible playback picture will be obtained by
connecting a time base corrector.
Automatic control of video recording level
The automatic gain control (AGC) circuit maintains the
proper video level assuring optimum video recording.
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By using an optional FCG-700 frame code generator, each
recorded picture frame can be numbered sequentially.
These continuous numbers are called “frame codes“.
Recording the frame codes along with the picture means
that each recorded picture frame has its own frame code.
Thus, any desired picture can be easily and precisely found
by referring to its frame code.
To read out the frame codes, the VO-9600 requires an
optional BKU-701 computer interface board. Installation of
the BKU-701 must be done by service personnel. For
installation, consult your Sony dealer.
The YJ mark found on the rear of the unit is a trademark of Faroudja Laboratories Inc.
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On safety
* Operate the unit only with a power source specified in the
“SPECIFICATIONS” on page 40.
e Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet,
unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personne!
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.
¢ 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.
¢ Keep the unit away from equipment with strong magnets
as for example a large loudspeaker.
On operation
¢ When the unit is not in use, turn the power off.
¢ Remove and store video cassettes after recording or
playback.
* Never operate the unit right after having transported it from
acold 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 solution.
Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzine,
which might damage the finish.
On transportation
¢ Remove the video cassette when transporting the unit.
e 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.

The SP (Superior Performance) system was designed to preserve full interchangeability with conventional U-matic system
VTRs.
In the SP mode, Y (luminance) carrier frequencies which carry information on brightness are shifted up about 1.2 MHz, creating
a wider bandwidth to be used for recording and playback (below), and consequently making possible a higher quality picture.
To take full advantage of the SP system, a new SP series cassette tape has been developed with a higher frequency response
than those of conventional U-matic tapes. SP recording and playback with this new tape provide a sharp and clear picture with
minimal color blurring.
The Chroma subcarrier frequency which carries
information on colors is kept unchanged at 688 kHz. mode is also possible simply with the automatic
Although the frequencies of the Y carrier are shifted up switching of an internal circuit.
1.2 MHz, the deviation is kept unchanged at 1.6 MHZ.
This means recording and playback in the conventional
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When using an SP series cassette tape for recording, the
VTR senses the detection holes on the cassette shell
‘(See below), and automatically performs the recording in
the SP mode.
| When using a conventional KCA and KCS series U-matic
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mode.
In playback, the VTR can detect the mode used in SP tape recorded
recording by verifying the recorded signal, and plays SP tape recorded inthe conventional Conventional
back the tape in the appropriate mode. in the SP mode mode U-matic tape
Conventional
playback
¢ The SP lamp on the front panel lights when a tape recorded in the SP mode is played back.
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quality is greatly improved as compared to that recorded in the conventional mode though the compiete SP
characteristics cannot be obtained.
This new series tape with high durability was specialy
developed for SP mode recording/playback and features
characteristics best suiting the SP system. SP series
cassettes have detection holes on the bottom of the
“cassette shell to automatically set SP type VTRs in the
SP mode recording.

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[1] TIMER switch (page 33)
For automatic recording and playback using an optional
timer.
Set this switch to OFF when no timer is used.
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POWER switch
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SKEW lever (page 26)
Normally set this lever at the center position.
“When “hooking” distortion appears in the upper part of a
playback picture, slide this lever to the right or left to
obtain a normal picture.
© Do not move this lever while recording.
[4] Cassette compartment
[5] TRACKING control (page 26)
Normally set this contro! at the center FIXED position.
Should noise, snow or streaks appear in a playback
picture recorded on another machine, turn this control so
that the best possible picture is obtained.
© Do not move this control from the center FIXED position
while recording.
[6] AUDIO LIMITER switch
The audio recording limiter circuit is activated to
minimize sudden surges of input signals and perform
recording with low sound distortion. Microphone
recordings shall be performed with this setting.
OFF | The limiter circuit is deactivated, enabling a manual
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Audio level meters
Audio recording level is shown in recording and audio
playback level in playback.
AUDIO LEVEL controls
[9] HEADPHONES LEVEL control
HEADPHONES connector (stereo phone jack)
{11} AUDIO MONITOR switch (page 21)
Select the sound to be monitored through headphones or
a speaker of a video monitor.
[12] MICROPHONES CH-1 and CH-2 connectors (phone
jacks)
[13] Indicator section
Lights at power-on when moisture is
condensed inside the unit. While this indicator
is lit, any cassette cannot be loaded.
-AUTO OFF
STANDBY. Lights while a tape is being threaded from or
unthreaded to the cassette inside the unit.
FRAME CODE
Lights when a tape on which frame codes
have been recorded is played back or when a
video signal with frame codes is in an E-to-E
mode, with a BKU-701 attached to this unit.
In recording: Lights when an SP series
cassette is inserted with the DOLBY
NR switch set at ON.
in playback: Lights when a tape recorded
with the Dolby NR system is played.
In recording: Lights when an SP series
cassette is loaded.
In playback: Lights when a tape recorded
in SP mode is played back.
DOLBY NR*
SP**
* When the power is turned on with the DOLBY NR switch set at ON, the
DOLBY NR lamp tights up even if no cassette has been inserted.
** When the power is turned on, the SP lamp lights up even if no cassette has
been inserted.
INPUT SELECT switch
Select a signal to be recorded.
When recording a signal connected to the 8-pin TV
connector.
When recording a signal connected to the BNC type
VIDEO IN and the XLR 3-pin AUDIO IN connectors.
[15] TBC (time base corrector) switch
| ON. | For playback using a time base corrector.
OFF For playback without using a time base corrector.

Function buttons
Memory counter section
16} DOLBY NR (noise reduction) switch 2
When using an SP series tape for recording, set this
switch to;
ON | For recording the sound with the Dolby NR system. (25
OFF For recording the sound without the Dolby NR =
system. (26|
¢ This switch has no effect in playback mode. The circuit is [27]
automatically switched by detecting whether the tape
being played has been recorded with the Dolby NR system
or not.
¢ The Dolby NR system is effective only for recording on SP
series cassettes. This switch is not operative when
recording on KCA and KCS cassettes.
SEARCH button/iamp
Press to engage the search dial. The lamp will light.
Search dial
By turning this dial with the SEARCH button depressed,
the playback speed can be varied from 4/30 to 5 (4/30, “/10, 4/s,
1,1, 2, and 5) times normal speed. Clockwise rotation (to
FORWARD) makes the tape run forwards and
counterclockwise rotation (to REVERSE) makes it run
backwards. At the center “0” position, the picture will be
siill.
19} REMOTE connector(special minijack)
Accepts an optional RM-690 remote control unit.
Recording, playback, fast forward, rewind and search
(with 5 times speed) operations can be remotely
controliled.
20} EJECT & button
21} REC @ (recording) button/lamp
For recording, press this button simultaneously with the
PLAY » button.
22} DUBICH-1 © (audio dubbing) button/lamp
For adding sound to a tape on which video signal has
been previously recorded, press this button
simultaneously with the PLAY p& button. The sound will
be recorded on audio channel 1.
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fous) For repeatedly playing a particular portion or for
STOP m button
REW <4 (rewind) button/lamp
PLAY »& (playback) button/lamp
F FWD p® (fast forward) button/lamp
PAUSE II button/iamp
PROGRAMMED OPERATION switch
checking the point memorized by the MARK IN A
and B buttons.
For normal operation without using any
programmed operation.
(When the unit is to be controlled from a remote
control unit connected to the REMOTE connector,
be sure to set this switch to OFF.)
Or for memorizing points on the MARK IN A and B
buttons for a programmed operation.
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For locating a point memorized with the MARK IN
A button.
¢ If no point is memorized, the tape stops at the
| point indicated by “0” on the time counter.
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MARK IN A and B buttons
Press to memorize the time counter value at that point.
You can memorize only one point on each button. If the
button is pressed several times, only the last point wil! be
memorized,
When a tape on which frame codes have been
recorded is used with an optional BKU-701 attached to
this unit, two kinds of data, one CTL and one frame
code, canbe memorized on each button by changing
the FRAME CODE/CTL switch setting.
RESET button
This button has the following three functions.
Clearing the time counter indication
The time counter indication will be set to “0” when this
button is pressed.
When a BKU-701 is attached, the time counter
indication will be set to “0” when this button is
pressed with the FRAME CODEI/CTL switch set at CTL
Ciearing the memorys on the MARK IN A and B
buttons
When the PROGRAMMED OPERATION switch is set at
OFF or +, the points memorized by the MARK IN A and
B buttons will be cleared and “0” will be memorized on
both buttons, when the RESET button is pressed.
When the BKU-701 is attached, perform this operation
after setting the FRAME CODE/CTL switch to CTL.
Displaying the rotation time of the head drum
When this button is kept pressed for more than 2 seconds
with the PROGRAMMED OPERATION switch set at ou ;
the duration of the head drum rotation will be indicated in
fifties of hours on the time counter.
Time counter
[32] FRAME CODEICTL switch
Selects the time counter indication. See below.
When no BKU-701 is attached
In recording and playback
FRAME
CODE/CTL
switch
setting
Time counter indication
Tape running time in seconds and minutes
(Relative address indication)
pot
When a BKU-701 is attached
In recording and playback of the video signal in which frame
codes have been inserted
FRAME
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switch
setting
Time counter indication
Frame code numbers
(Absolute address indication)
Tape running time in seconds and minutes
(Relative address indication)
In recording and playback of the video signal in which no frame
code has been inserted
FRAME:
CODE/CTL
switch
setting
Time counter indication: ’
Frame numbers obtained by counting and
converting the CTL signals
Tape running time in seconds and minutes

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TV (monitor) connector (8-pin connector)
Accepts a video monitor having an 8-pin VTR connector.
All the VIDEO IN, VIDEO OUT, AUDIO LINE IN and AUDIO
LINE OUT connections can be replaced with a single
cable connection here. When this connector is used,
_audio signal will be recorded on audio channel 2 only.
In playback, the channel selected by the AUDIO
MONITOR switch will be heard through the speaker on
_the video monitor.
2| SC IN (sub-carrier) connector (BNC type)
Accepts a sub-carrier signal from a time base corrector.
3] SYNC IN (sync signal input) connector (BNC type)
Accepts an external sync signal to operate the unit in
syncronization with an external device (time base
corrector, etc.).
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VIDEO IN connector (BNC type)
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RF (OFF TAPE) output connector (BNC type)
Supplies an FM signal to a time base corrector in
playback.
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VIDEO OUT 1 and 2 connectors (BNC type)
(7] AUDIO MONITOR output connector (phono jack)
Supplies an audio signal selected at the AUDIO
MONITOR switch on the front panel.
RF OUT connector (F type)
Feeds out video and audio signals as a modulated TV
signal. Connect it to the antenna terminal of a TV receiver.
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AUDIO LINE IN CH-1/L and CH-2/R connectors (XLR
3-pin, female)
[10] AC power cord
11} Ground terminal
12} RX DATA connector (minijack)
For recording data or reading recorded data by an RX-353
or RX-303 auto search control unit.
[13] REMOTE connector (33-pin)
Connect an optional editing control unit, auto search
control unit, or remote control unit to remotely control the
recorder.
¢ Before connecting a remote control cable, check
whether the connector is male or female.
eA 20-pin connector can also be connected without using
any plug adaptor.
RF modulator compartment
Insert an optional RF modulator here to monitor playback
picture and sound on a TV receiver. (A compartment cover
is supplied with this unit.)
* An RF modulator converts the video and audio signals
read out from a tape into a TV signal on VHF channel 3
or 4.
[15] AUDIO LINE OUT CH-1/L and CH-2/R connectors (XLR
3-pin male)
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BNC connection
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Insert by engaging the slot with the
projection and tighten the ring
clockwise.
To remove, turn the ring
counterclockwise and then pull out.
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connectors. They can not be
connected in the other direction. &
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1 Make sure that the power is turned on.
2 ins Insert the cassette into the cassette
compartment.
The STANDBY !amp will light and the cassette will
be automatically pulled in. When the cassette is
completely pulled in, the lamp goes off.
compartment lid.
Notes on cassette insertion
© Be sure to insert the cassette straight
into the entrance of the
compartment.
© Check the cassette sides and be sure
to insert the cassette correctly with
the label side up.
¢ The labeis on the cassette should be
firmly attached. If they peel off an
inserted cassette, you might not be
able to remove the cassette.
If the STANDBY lamp remains lit after
inserting a cassette
* Turn the POWER switch off and then
turn it on again.
© If the STANDBY lamp still remains lit,
eject the inserted cassette.
If the cassette cannot be ejected or if
the STANBY lamp still remains lit
after the cassette is ejected, then
consult your nearest Sony service
facility.
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Insert the cassette into the center of the cassette
compartment, aligning it with the dotted lines on the
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The STANDBY lamp once lights up. When the lamp i
then goes off, the cassette will be ejected.
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Caution
Do not put your hand into the cassette compartmen
when removing a cassette. i
About the red button
When re-recording on a recorded tape,
th pre-recorded material will be
automatically erased. If you want to
safeguard the material recorded on a
tape, remove the red button on the
bottom of the cassette. With the red
button removed, it cannot be recorded
even if the REC button is pressed.
Accidental erasure is now impossible.
When recording, check the red button
is in the place. If a cassette without a
red button is inserted, an E-to-E mode
picture (see page 21) does not appear
on the monitor screen.
Red button
KSP-S or KCS cassette
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Handling and storage of cassettes
° Do not store a cassette in a place
subject to direct sunlight, high
humidity or excessive dust, or near
heat sources, air ducts or magnetic
field.
e After use, rewind the tape evenly on
the supply reel to avoid damaging the
tape.
¢ Store the cassette in a case and keep
it in a vertical position.
* Do not fall the cassette and avoid
subjecting it to mechanical shock.

Video monitor
Video camera,
another VTR, etc.
1 Perform the necessory connections.
2 Turn on the video monitor.
3 In accordance with the VTR connection, set the
input selector of the video monitor to;
when the 8-pin VTR connector is used.
LINE when the video input connector is used.
SP mode recording
When a KSP or KSP-S cassette is used, the recorder automatically
selects the SP mode. For KCA or KCS cassettes, the conventional
mode will be selected.
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OFF.
6 Select the Time counter indication with the
FRAME CODEICTL switch according to the table
of page 11.
7 Set the TRACKING control to FIXED.
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Automatic video recording level adjustment
The built-in AGC circuit automatically adjusts the video recording
level to the optimum value.
Dolby NR audio recording
Dolby NR system is effective only when a KSP or KSP-S cassette
is used. Dolby NR recording is not possible on KCA and KCS
cassettes.
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1 Press the ON side of the POWER switch to turn
on the pone.
Qu Insert a cassette.
3. Set the INPUT SELECT switch to;
when recording a signal from a camera ora
VTR, or a TV program with a video monitor
connected to the VIDEO IN connector.
To stop the tape momentarily
Press the PAUSE button. To resume recording, press the PAUSE
button again.
Long pause mode
If the pause mode continues for more than 8 minutes, the tape
around the head drum automatically slackens to protect the video
head and the tape. This is called “long pause mode”.
To release the long pause mode, press the PAUSE button.
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4 When an SP cassette is used, set the DOLBY NR
switch to;
when recording using the Dolby NR system.
when recording without the Dolby NR system.
For TV program select the desired channel on
recording the video monitor.
For tape dubbing set the playback machine
into playback mode.
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An E-to-E mode picture appears on the monitor
screen.
When recording is finished
Press the STOP m button.
If the recording is done to the end of a tape
The tape automatically rewinds to the beginning and stops.
Note on recording
Do not move the SKEW lever while recording.