Fine example of a superb piece of equipment, it is in A1 condition from a smoke and pet free home. It is complete with a bundle of cables, remote control and manual.
This Hi8 - HiFi Stereo Recorder with Flying Erase Head can be used for frame by frame electronic video cutting due to precise Time Code read and write (RTC) capability!
All functions may also be controlled with remote control. This VCR also enables an additional recording of the RTC to any prerecorded tape.
The best and last Hi8 VCR built by Sony!
Technical Data:
- Hi8 and Video8
- Video 8 HiFi
- Helix-FM-Recording with 2 Videoheads
- Audiorecording: FM-System (2 Channels)
- Videosignal: Standard CCIR, PAL
- SP und LP Speed
- Inputs/ Outputs: 3 Line In und 2 Line Out (EURO-AV / S-Video)
- Automatic head cleaning system with efficient spinning wheel
- High Speed Rewind in 1 Min. without tape head contact
- Overall Size: BxHxT 430x86x390 mm
- Weight ca. 5 kg
On Screen Display with comfortable foldable control panel for the most important informations.
Digital Signal Processor: many add on features are enabled by this. Each frame is stored in the signal processor for enabling a perfect single frame, time lapse or double and multispeed view up to 14x speed.
DCF: digital Comb Filter. This enables a crystal clear pic and a clean separation of color and black/white signals, thus preventing color border problems and jitter effects.
Lanc Remote: for controlling computer controlled video cut, title machines, camcorder or other players.
RTC Time Code: can be read, written and also added to prerecorded tapes for precise single frame cuts; no more lost frames!
Index search system: the tape may be screened for marked scenes or coded date signals (written e.g. by your videocamera).
Jog Shuttle and Jog Dial wheel: professional design with easy fingertip single frame selection or high speed search in both directions.
F-mechanics / drive: Super fast reacting, new developed, almost service free drive. Oversized Capstan and high speed >> and <<. Hi speed rewind enables the rewind of a 90 Cassette in 1 minute. The tape won't touch the drum!
More special effects: Edit Monitor, Edit Standby, Synchro Edit, Lanc Remote, RTC - Time Code, Voice Boost, OSD and screen menues via Data Screen!
Inputs / Outputs:
- Euro-AV= Scart = Line 1
- Line In 2 und 3
- Line Out 2 und 3
- Control S In
- LANC
I did a search on Google and one just sold on eBay.de as a buy it now for 480 euros (
@GEPRÜFT@ SONY EV-C2000E - Hi8 mit RTC Code DIGITAL!!!! on eBay Sony, VHS-Videorecorder, Videorecorder, TV, Video Elektronik (item 250151038707 end time 16-Aug-07 05:52:36 BST)) which is approximately £290. Mine has the original manual, various connecting cables and remote control.
It has recently been used to transfer a few old family 8mm tapes to computer and was a joy to use.
Offers over £200 invited for this superb machine. Willing to ship anywhere at cost price and well packaged.
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