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Vintage Sony VP-3000 U-Matic Video Cassette Player - $595 (Canyon Country)
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SPECIFICATIONS...
FORMAT-
U-Matic (3/4” video cassette)
NTSC playback (US model)
FUNCTION-
Playback-only unit (not a recorder)
Designed to pair with early Sony ENG cameras and monitors
TECHNICAL SPECS-
Tape / Transport
Cassette type: U-Matic KSP or KCA
Tape speed: 8.54 cm/s (standard U-Matic speed)
Loading: Front-load cassette door
Capstan and reel servo control
VIDEO-
Video output:
Composite video (BNC)
RF output (varies by sub-model)
Horizontal resolution: ~250–300 lines (standard for U-Matic)
Signal system: NTSC color
AUDIO-
Audio track: 1 linear audio track
Output:
Audio line out (RCA / XLR depending on version)
CONTROLS-
Transport buttons:
Play, Rewind, Fast-Forward, Stop, Eject
Tracking control (manual or preset depending on revision)
Counter (mechanical)
INPUTS / OUTPUTS (typical)-
Video OUT (BNC)
Audio OUT (RCA or XLR)
External DC power input
AC power input (via external adapter or power brick)
POWER-
Can run from:
External DC battery pack (Sony BP-90 or equivalent of the era)
AC through a power adapter
DC input: typically 12V–14V depending on accessory pack
PORTABILITY-
Designed as a portable shoulder/field unit
Approx. weight: 12–18 lbs depending on accessories, battery, and revision
Comes with-
Handle
Metal protective body
Optional carrying case
PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS (approx.)-
Because Sony made several VP-3000 revisions, dimensions vary slightly:
Width: ~12 in
Height: ~6–7 in
Depth: ~14–15 in
Weight: 12–18 lbs depending on battery + deck