SVO-9500MD SERIES

S-VHS Videocassette Recorder

The SVO-9500MD S-VHS recorder is specifically designed for

medical applications. Its digital frame memory provides a
noiseless, crystal clear “freeze” and is fully compatible with other
S-VHS (or VHS) tape recordings. Its compact design and optional
control via RS-232C or 34-pin interface provide convenient
integration with ultrasound, endoscopy and pathology systems.

SVO-9500MD

■ Digital frame memory (field/frame ■ Compact design

selectable, 8 bit depth) allows
■ Quick response to all
noiseless, crystal clear “freeze”
operational commands
■ Built-in time base corrector
■ Simplified, user friendly
produces stable color playback
clarity in freeze, normal play and front panel
jog/shuttle modes ■ Selectable hi-fi audio
■ Outstanding luminance and ■ Automatic search to end of
chrominance performance last recording on tape
■ IzzitOn™ System provides visual ■ Industrial grade
recording confirmation transport mechanism
■ RS-232C serial (25 pin) or parallel ■ Auto head cleaning mechanism
(34 pin) interface available
■ UL 2601-1, EN 60601-1
■ Remote control with jog/
shuttle available
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S p e c i f i c a t i o n s
SVO-9500MD
GENERAL
Video Recording System Rotary 2-head helical scan system
Luminance FM azimuth recording
Chrominance Converted subcarrier direct recording
Video Signal System NTSC, Standard color signal
Power Requirements AC 120V, 60 Hz, 0.6A less than 72 VA
Power Consumption Less than 61W
Dimensions 10-3/4”W x 5-1/4”H x 14-1/2”D 270 x 132 x 366mm
Weight Approx. 22lbs. 1oz. (10 Kg)
Storage Temperature -20 to +55°C (-4°F to + 131°F) SVO-9500MD Back Panel

Operating Temperature +5 to +45°C (+41°F to +113°F)

Video Signals
Input BNC;1.0Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced
S-in (4P); Y: 1.0Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced
C: 0.286Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced at burst level
Output BNC; 1.0Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced
S-out (4P); Y: 1.0Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced
C: 0.286Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced at burst level
Signal-to-Noise Ratio More than 46dB
Audio Signals
Input LINE IN; CH-1/CH-2 (RCA PIN) -10dBu, 47k ohm, unbalanced
Microphone; Normal audio CH-1 only (RCA Q Jack) for 600 ohm mic
-60dBu, 3k ohm, unbalanced
Output AUDIO MONITOR; (RCA PIN) -5dBu, 47k ohm, unbalanced
LINE OUT; CH-1/CH-2 (RCA PIN) -10dBu, 47k ohm, unbalanced
Frequency Response 50Hz to 12kHz at Normal audio, 20 Hz to 20kHz at HiFi audio
Signal-to-Noise Ratio More than 43dB (at 3% distortion level), Normal audio
Tape Format / Tape Speed S-VHS/VHS 33.35mm/sec.
Recording or Playback Time 120 minutes with T-120
Fast Forward and Rewind Time Within 3.5 minutes with T-120
Freeze Pictures Digital frame memory (field, frame selectable, 8 bit depth/pixel)
Auto Repeat Playback Auto repeat playback between any two marked points
Blank Search Automatically searches for the end of the last recording
Digital Chroma Noise Reducer & 6 bit depth/pixel sampling f; 4 fsc, field correlate noise reduction
Time Base Corrector
Index Search (VISS) Up to 30 index points can be set with optional remote control unit (SVRM-100A)
Foot Switch Terminal Record, start and pause can be controlled with optional Foot Switch (FS-20)
REGULATION COMPLIANCE UL 2601-1, EN 60601-1
Warranty 1 year parts and 1 year labor
ACCESSORIES
Supplied Accessories AC power cord Operation manual
Optional Accessories SVBK-120 - RS232C Serial (25-pin female) I/F ®
SVBK-110 - Parallel (34-pin female) I/F
SVRM-100A - Remote Control with Jog/Shuttle
FS-20 - Foot Switch Record/Pause Trigger Device Sony Electronics Inc.
Product Packages SVO-9500MD2 with RS-232C serial (25-pin F) interface 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656
SVO-9500MD4 with Parallel (34 pin) interface

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©2001 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited.
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. All non-metric weights and measures are approximate. Sony and IzzitOn are the trademarks of Sony.
Caution: Federal (USA) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician or other appropriately licensed medical professional.
Caution: See product labeling for indications, contraindications, warnings, cautions and directions for use.

PRINTED IN USA 11/01 ME-SVO9500MD-A