VTC 5400P
Sanyo 1982
Betamax VTC 5400P



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Specifications

General

Television systemCCIR I/PAL standard colour TV
Recording systemRotary two-head helical scan system
Tape Speed18.73 mm/sec
Recording Time3 hours 15 minutes with L-750 cassette
Tape LoadingAutomatic loading (U type)
Video CassettesL-250, L-500, L-750
Cassette Dimensions96(W) × 25(H) × 156(D) mm

Tuner & Output

Tuner8-channel variable tuner
Tuner InputChannel 21 - 69
RF converterBuilt-in UHF converter
Converter outputChannel 30–39 (adjustable), pre-adjusted to 36

Timer & Tape Controls

TimerBuilt-in digital timer, 24-hour clock, one week–one programme
Tape Counter4-digit mechanical counter
Tape Rewind MemoryPush button setting
Fast Forward Time6 min (L-750 cassette)
Rewind Time8 min (L-750 cassette)

Electrical Characteristics

Video Output Level1.0 ± 0.2 Vp-p
Video Output Impedance75 Ω unbalanced
Audio Output Level-5 dB
Video Input Level0.5 ± 0.2 Vp-p
Video Input Impedance75 Ω unbalanced
Audio Input LevelAUDIO IN -10 dB, MIC -60 dB
Audio Input ImpedanceAUDIO IN high, MIC high
Video S/NMore than 42 dB
Audio S/NMore than 40 dB
Horizontal ResolutionColour: 230 lines, B/W: 300 lines
Audio Bandwidth50 Hz – 10 kHz

Other Characteristics

Wow and FlutterLess than 0.3% (DIN)
Loading TimeLess than 4 sec
Unloading TimeLess than 4 sec
Power RequirementAC 240 V ±10%, 50 Hz, 40W (8W at STAND BY)
Dimensions480(W) × 158(H) × 360(D) mm
Weight10 kg

⚠️ The power switch is connected in the secondary circuit and does not disconnect the unit from AC power even if switched off (STAND BY), as long as the AC cord is connected.

Regional Variations

Region CTV System Channel (UHF) Channel (VHF) RF Converter
(Adjusted Ch)
Power Source
EUROPE PAL I, BG 21–69 2–4, 5–12 30–39 (36) 220V 50Hz
EUROPE S BAND PAL BG 21–69 2–4, X, Y, Z, S1, S2, S3–S19, 5–12 30–39 (36) 220V 50Hz
UK PAL I 21–69 30–39 (36) 240V 50Hz
HONG KONG PAL I 21–69 30–39 (36) 200V 50Hz
AUSTRALIA PAL BG 21–65 0–5, 5A–11 3–4 240V 50Hz
SOUTH AFRICA PAL I 21–69 4–13 30–39 (36) 220/240V 50Hz
NEW ZEALAND PAL BG 21–65 0–5, 5A–11 2–3 240V 50Hz
INDONESIA PAL B 21–69 1–3, 4–9 2–3 110/220V 50Hz