Video recording system:
Rotary four-head helical scan system

Luminance:
FM recording

Chrominance:
SC low-range conversion recording

Video signal system:
CCIR monochrome, PAL colour

Input:
1.0VP-P ±0.3V, 75Ω, unbalanced sync negative

Output:
1.0Vp-p ±0,2V, 75Ω, unbalanced sync negative

Horizontal resolution:
SP mode: 300 lines (colour/monochrome)
Conventional mode: 260 lines (colour/monochrome)

Signal-to-noise ratio:
SP mode:
Better than 45dB (colour)
Conventional mode:
Better than 45dB (colour)

K-factor (2T pulse):
Less than 3%(SP mode)

SC input
2Vp-p ±1V, 75Ω, unbalanced

RF out (off tape):
0.5Vp-p ±0.1V, 75Ω, unbalanced

Audio:

Inputs:
MIC: -60dB, 3KΩ, unbalanced
LINE:+4dB, more than 10kΩ, balanced

Outputs:
LINE: +4dBm low impedance, balanced
EARPHONE: -33dB to -20dB, at 8Ω load

Signal-to-noise ratio:
Better than 50dB (at 3% distortion level, without Dolby NR)

Distortion:
Less than 2.5%

Wow and flutter:
Less than 0.2% (DIN)

Tape speed:
9,53 cm/sec

Recording and playback time:
20 min (with Sony KSP-20 U-matic video cassettes)

Fast forward time:
Less than 3 min (with Sony KSP-20 U-matic video cassettes)

Rewind time:
Less than 3 min (with Sony KSP-20 U-matic video cassettes)

Search speed:
Approx. 10 times normal speed in forward and reverse directions..

Video cassettes
Sony KSP,KCS-K, KCS-BRK series or equivalent.

Power requirements:
DC 11.0 to 14.0V, Ni-cad battery pack BP-90.
AC Operation with optional adaptor AC-500

Power consumption:
Less than 20W

Operating temperature:
0°C to +40°C (41°F to 104°F)

Storage temperature:
-20°C to +60°C (-4°F to 140°F)

Dimensions:
Approx. 454(W) x 283 (H) x 550 (D) mm

Weight:
Approx. 6.8 kg (15 lb)

Optional accessories:
BKU-150 time code generator, AC-500 AC adaptor, BC-210 battery charger, BP-90 rechargeable battery, RM-680 remote control unit.