EXHIBIT 1015
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`U-matic Videocassette Recorder
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`SP U-matic—A Format for Program Origination
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`With its outstanding cost performance, the VO—98OO will be an important part of many editing
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`Sony’s U—matic, a worldwide standard format in the professional video field, has made
`another big step forward. A new U-matic recorder/player, the VO—9800, which functions as a
`player VTR in editing systems, is the result of Sony’s intensive research and accumulated
`expertise.
`The V09800, from the Type 9 series of Sony’s U-matic family, provides an excellent quality
`picture in every parameter used to determine total picture quality, thanks to the adoption of
`the SP format. it also ensures high quality dubbing for multi-generation recordings. Sound
`quality is greatly improved by the adoption of the Dolby* C—Type NR circuit. As always seen
`in Sony’s new product development, the VO—98OO maintains format compatibility and system
`consistency with current U—matics. In other words, it can just be added to current Sony
`editing systems with no modification. The optional BKU-704 Time Code Reader Board and a
`built-in 9pm REMOTE interface (RS-422 serial) enable highly accurate and flexible editing
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`OUTSTANDING FEATURES
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`Video System
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`Superior Picture Quality
`The VO—9800 is the new generation U-matic from Sony. The SP U—matic
`technology, in which the FM carrier frequencies for luminance signal
`modulation are shifted up 1.2MHz from the conventional U-matic video format.
`was developed to achieve an overall quality improvement. The VO-9800 offers
`not only 330 TV lines of horizontal resolution but also greatly reduces
`luminance and chrominance ringing while maintaining a high signal to noise
`ratio. As a result, the VO-9800 provides an improved multi-generation recording
`capability. The VO-98OO can transmit luminance and chrominance signals
`separately through a DUB connector for minimum picture degradation caused
`by dubbing.
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`Complete Interchangeability between SP and Conventional
`U-matic
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`The SP U-matic format is interchangeable with the conventional U-matic
`format. Therefore, conventional U-matics can playback high quality SP
`recorded pictures, and SP U-matics can improve the picture quality of
`conventional recordings.
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`SP Mode Automatic Detection System
`SP Videocassettes (KSP series) achieve the highest possible U-matic picture
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`quality when used with SP U-matics in the SP mode. KSP series
`Videocassettes have two detection holes. When SP U-matics detect these
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`holes in the recording mode. they automatically switch to the SP recording
`mode. in the playback mode, SP U-matics detect which FM carrier
`frequencies are used for luminance signal modulation. Once the SP video
`format is detected, SP U-matics automatically switch to the SP playback mode.
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`DOLBY NR
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`Audio System
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`Superior Audio Quality
`The VO-9800 adopts new sendust heads and new audio circuits for superior
`audio quality. The frequency response is improved to 50Hz~15kHz iSdB, and
`SIN ratio is improved to 52dB.
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`Dolby C-Type Noise Reduction System
`Dolby C-Type Noise Reduction System improves the S/N ratio to 72dB
`(measured by the CCIR/ARM filter, r.m.s.) and works only in SP recording/
`playback modes. Dolby NR can be selected by the Dolby NR ON/OFF switch
`in the SP recording mode. When in the Dolby NR ON mode. the Dolby NR
`pilot signal is recorded on to the audio channels along with the audio signals.
`In the playback mode, the VO-9800 automatically activates the Dolby NR
`system when the Dolby NR pilot signal is detected.
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`XLR Connectors
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`The VO-9800 provides audio XLR connectors to work with professional audio
`equipment and for stable transmission of audio signals.
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`Dolby NR ON/OFF switch
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`Time Code Capability with BKU-704
`Time Code Reader (optional)
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`An optional time code reader board. the BKU-704. can be
`installed into the VO-9800. This allows it to read time codes.
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`Main Features of BKU-704
`r Can read SMPTE time code
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`a Easy installation
`s Time code or user bits can be superimposed on the video
`signal (monitor output) via the Dial Menu Operation.
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`Versatile System Interface
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`9-pin REMOTE Connector (RS-422 serial interface)
`The V0.9800 provides a 53-pin REMOTE connector (RS-422 serial
`interface) for editing with the FtM-450 Editing Control Unit.
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`BKU-703 33-pin Editing lntertace (optional)
`The BKU-703 33-pin parallel interface board can be installed into
`the VO-QBOO for connection with the RM-44O Editing Control Unit
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`and current 33-pin remote control units such as the RM-SOO,
`RM-580. and RM-555.
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`TBC Connection
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`The VO-9800 provides EXT SYNC IN, SC IN, and RF OUT (OFF
`TAPE) for connection with an external time base corrector such
`as the BVT-810. When a TBC is used, the TBC ON/OFF switch on
`the VO-9800 has to be set to the TBC ON mode. The connection
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`with TBC offers highly stable signal output in VO~9800.
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`TBC ONlOFF switch
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`Editing Facility
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`Player for Editing
`The VO-9800 can be used as the player in an editing system that
`includes the VO-9850 and RM-450. When the BKU~704 Plug-in
`Time Code Reader is installed into the VO-9800, the VO-9800 can
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`be used for time code editing. When the optional BKU-703 33-pin
`Editing Interface board is installed into the VO-9800, the VO—9800
`can be used with the RM-440 Editing Control Unit for editing as
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`Back-space Editing Capability
`The VO-9800 provides a back-space editing capability for smooth
`transitions between scenes.
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`Audio Dubbing on CH-1
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`Additional audio for narration and background music is easy to
`record via the audio dubbing function. Additional audio is
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`recorded on audio channel 1 on the already recorded tape.
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`High Speed Picture Search
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`SHUTTLE MODE
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`The search dial on the VO-98OO can offer various speeds. still,
`1I30, 1no, 1/5, 1/2, 1, 2, 5, or 8 times normal speed in both the
`forward and reverse directions. In the still mode, noiseless still
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`pictures, on which the guard band noise is located on the upper
`or bottom part of the monitor screen, is available. (On/off
`selectable via Dial Menu Operation.)
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`JOG MODE
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`in the JOG mode, accurate frame by frame search in both
`directions, as directed by the rotation of the search dial, is
`possible.
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`Dial Menu Operation
`The Dial Menu Operation provides maximum operational
`conveniences, such as:
`a display of time codes/user bits
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`a selection of character size and position
`a display of self-diagnostic results
`9 display of digital hour meter information
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`9 setting of STILL TIMER (is. the length of time in still mode
`before releasing tape tension)
`- setting preroll time
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`a selection of search dial operational modes (Direct or via Search
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`and much more. The operation can be done while viewing the
`monitor or LED time counter.
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`Improved Reliability and
`Serviceability
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`STILL TIMER (Anti-clog Facility)
`The STILL TIMER is provided to prevent tape and head damage
`occuring during long term STILL. When the STILL mode has been
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`on for more than 8 minutes, the VO-9800 automatically moves
`into the STANDBY OFF mode. The STILL TIMER can be set to
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`sixteen different steps from 0.5 seconds to 8 minutes via the Dial
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`DIGITAL HOUR METER
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`Digital Hour Meters
`Digital Hour Meter 1:
`the accumulated time that the tape has been threaded
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`Digital Hour Meter 2:
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`the accumulated time that the power of the VO-9800
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`Both meters can count up to 15,000 hours. The time is simply obtained via the
`SEARCH DIAL and displayed on the monitor and LED time counter.
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`Self Diagnostics
`Service time for the VO-9800 is kept to a minimum via the self-diagnostic
`function. The self-diagnostic function is provided in the Dial Menu Operation
`and can be displayed on the monitor and LED time counter.
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`User Friendly Installation
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`5 Units High
`The VO-98OO is 5 units high and maintains this compactness even when the
`time code board is installed.
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`19 inch EIA Rack Mountable
`When the VO-9800 is installed into a 19 inch EIA standard rack or the SONY
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`SU rack, the RMM-501 Rack Mount Kit, which is the same as that for the
`VO-5850/58OO series U-matics, can be used.
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`Hinged Front Panel
`The VO-9800’s front panel can be slanted at a 0°, 30°, 60°, or 90° angle for
`operational convenience.
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`BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
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`OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
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`PERIPHERAL
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`EQUIPMENT
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`33pm Editing Interface
`BKU-703
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`Time Code Reader
`BKU-704
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`Editing Remote ControI Unit
`RM-450
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`Rack Mount Kil
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`RMM-501
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`9‘pin Remote Cable
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`RCC-SGIIOG/SOG
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`SP U-malic Videocassene
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`KSP—10/20/30/60, KSP—SiO/SZO
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`33«pin Remote Cable
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`RCC-SF
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`Dubbing Cable
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`VDC-5
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`U-matic Videocasseile
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`KCA-10/20/30/60 BRS,
`KCS-10/20 BRS,
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`BKU~703
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`Connectabie to:
`Weight:
`Dimensions:
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`Connector:
`SUPPUED ACCESSORY
`BK U-704
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`Weight:
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`Time code:
`SUPPUED ACCESSORY
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`VO-QBOO/QBSO
`230 g (8.1 oz)
`63(Wix109(H)x 64(D)mm
`(2 ‘12 x 43/5 x 2%")
`33-pin
`Installation manual (1)
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`190 g (6.3 oz)
`199(W)x 41(H) x 145(D)mrn
`(77/5 X15/a x 531.”)
`SM PTE
`Installation manual (1)
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`SPECIFICATIONS
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`VO~9800
`GENERAL
`Weight:
`Dimensions:
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`Power requirements:
`Operating voltage:
`Power consumption:
`Operating temperature;
`Videocassette
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`Recording and playback time:
`Fast forward time:
`Rewind time:
`Search speed:
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`VI DEO
`Video recording system:
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`Input:
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`Output:
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`Dubbing input.
`Dubbing output:
`Horizontal resolution:
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`SIN ratio:
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`EXT SYNC IN:
`SC IN:
`RF OUT (OFF TAPE):
`TIME CODE
`Input:
`Output:
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`AUDIO
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`Output:
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`Distortion:
`Frequency response:
`Wow and Flutter:
`SIN ratio:
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`SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
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`21.4 kg (47 lb 2 oz)
`426(W) x 238(H) x 513(D)mm
`(16 Flo X 93/5 X 20’]: ”]
`AC 120V. 50/60Hz
`AC 90~132V
`85W (with BKU-703. BKU-YOA. and RM-440)
`5°C~40°C (41°F~ t04°F)
`SONY KSP, KSP-S, KCA-BRS, KCS-BRS, KCA-XBR. KCS-XBR
`series or equivalent
`60 min.
`Less than 4 min. (with SONY KSP-SO U-matic Videocassette)
`Less than 4 min. (with SONY KSP—GO U-matic Videocassette)
`SHUTTLE mode: STILL. V30, I/to, ‘ls.
`’I2, 1. 2. 5, 8 times
`normal speed in the forward and reverse
`dhecfions
`JOG mode: STILL to normal speed in the forward and
`reverse directions
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`Rotary Zhead helical scan system
`Luminance: FM recording
`Chrominance: SC low-range conversion recording
`NTSC composite video. 1.0Vp—p 1 0.3V. sync negative.
`75 ohms. unbalanced
`NTSC composite video. 1.0Vp»p iO.2V. sync negative.
`75 ohms. unbalanced
`7-pin x 1
`7—pin x 1
`SP mode: 330 lines (color/monochrome)
`Conventional mode: 250 lines (color/monochrome)
`SP mode: Better than 46dB (color)
`Better than 48dB (monochrome)
`Conventional mode: Better than 48dB (color)
`2.5V (1.0 ~ 5.0V)p-p. negative. 75 ohms. unbalanced
`1.0V (0.5 ~ 3.0V)p—p. 75 ohms, unbalanced
`0.5V (0.3~ t.OV)p-p_ 75 ohms, unbalanced
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`OdBIGdB. 10k ohms. unbalanced (DdB:t.55Vp-p pulse)
`OdB 1 3dB. low impedance. unbalanced
`(OdB=1.55vap pulse)
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`Line: +4dB. 10k ohms, balanced
`Microphone: —60dB, 3K ohms. unbalanced
`Line: +4dBm (at 600 ohms). balanced
`Headphone: —26dB— —46dB (at 8 ohms). unbalanced
`Monlt0r: —5dB (at 47k ohms). unbalanced
`Less than 2%
`50H: ~15kHz
`Less than 018% rms
`SP mode: Better than 52dB
`(3% distortion without Dolby NR)
`Conventional mode: Better than 50dB (3% distortion)
`Operation manual (1)
`AC cord (1)
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`Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
`'Dolby and UL] are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation
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