How long can tapes be stored? The same length of time as ordinary audio tape. How many times can one SONY tape be used in the home Videocorder? The same length of time as ordinary audio tape. How fast is the rewind? Approximately 6 minutes. Can the picture-be stopped or run in slow motion? Not on these models as they are specially designed for SERVICE AND WARRANTY 1. What about home maintenance of the home Videocorder? 2. 3. Maintenance in the home is simple; quite similar to that Is there a warranty? Yes. SUNY warranties the home Videocorder for one full Is service available? Yes. SONY's basic service policy remains unchanged 2. SONY has developed a Video Camera Kit which includes the How about lens interchangeability? Both telephoto and wide angle lenses can be adapted to Actually, no For proper recording, 100 lux or more. What is the weight of the camera? 5.9 pounds. What is the length of the camera cable? 16.5 feet. What is the length of the microphone cable? 16.5 feet. What is the length of the AC cord? 10 feet. Is the camera transistorized? Yes. What are the dimensions of the Video Camera Kit? 4 7/8" High x 11 3/8" Deep x 24 3/8" Wide. What is the weight of the Video Camera Kit? 20 pounds. PRODUCTION INFORMATION 1. Where is the home Videocorder manufactured? 2. 3. For the most part in Tokyo, although the wooden cabinet is manufactured in the United States. Plans are being made to establish assembly centers in other parts of the world. What is the initial production quantity? SONY now has all facilities needed for mass production. What are the projected production plans? SONY's production targets for the home Videocorder, a home entertainment instrument, are the same as those for transistor radios and televisions. Therefore, any production quantity required will be met. Already the price is amazingly low. Although SONY hopes to reduce this price eventually, such reduction 5. Will future home Videocorders use the same recording system? 6. 7. 8. SONY strongly believes that its newly developed recording system will become the standard for all future home video tape recorders. Will the tome Videocorder ever be produced as a console? Yes. In a relatively short time, SONY will market an What is the production quantity of video tape? Since 50NY has one of the world's largest factories for Will SONY produce and supply pre-recorded tapes? This possibility is now being studied by SONY. Of course, SONY plans to meet market demands created by this uniquely new instrument. What is a Videocorder? A "video tape recorder" is an instrument which records both picture and sound on tape, much in the same manner as an ordinary tape recorder records sound only. Professional video tape recorders have been in use for several years in many fields, notably television, where programs are recorded on tape for later broadcasting. Today, SONY takes a giant stride forward with a low priced home video tape recorder, called the SONY Videocorder. Its operation is similar to that of an ordinary tape recorder. With the flip of a switch, the owner may either transcribe a Funily events may be recorded on tape. television program on tape for later viewing or playback a recorded tape. By the use of the Videocorder, important programs can be recorded on tape in the owner's absence. Also, if two important programs are broadcast simultaneously, one may be taped on the Videocorder while the other is viewed on a second TV receiver. In fact. a home tape library may be built of news, sports or dramatic television programs. With the use of SONY'S Video Camera Kit. a new era of enriched home entertainment has truly begun. Using the simple-to-operate SONY Video Camera and Microphone, anyone may easily record family events, or even their own sports activities for study and improvement. It is easy to see the tremendous advantages of video tape recording. Any recording may be viewed immediately with no tiresome waiting for developing or processing. These home video recordings may be included in the home tape library. SONY's home use Videocorder, the newest major breakthrough in magnetic recording techniques. compact in size and low in cost, makes it possible for many people to enjoy the excitement of video recording in their own home! |