{"id":6932,"title":"SONY CV 2000","kind":"biblio","url":"https://www.videohistoryproject.org/sony-cv-2000","version":"acd74dceee4f11d8a99594830641295489d21e1bc48d1bf5c2216cc60d2b19a2","modified":"2026-09-18T23:50:30.1330424+00:00","credits":[],"authorKeys":[],"subjects":["Tools"],"metadata":[{"label":"Tool","value":"SONY CV 2000","url":null}],"citations":{"page":"\u0022SONY CV 2000.\u0022 Video History Project, Experimental Television Center, 2026. https://www.videohistoryproject.org/sony-cv-2000.","publication":"SONY CV 2000. .","risUrl":"https://www.videohistoryproject.org/citation/6932.ris"},"links":[],"sections":[{"name":"body","source":"VHP record body","generated":false,"characters":5442},{"name":"summary","source":"existing VHP generated summary","generated":true,"characters":660}],"content":{"section":"body","source":"VHP record body","generated":false,"text":"CV 2000 \u00BD\u201D open reel Videocorder decks The CV 2000 was announced by Sony in Japan in October 1964. It was a 2-rotary head unit which used a half-inch tape, and was intended for the consumer market. Prices Sony Videocorder Net Price Schedule for 2000 Series May 1967 CV-2000D Videocorder with walnut base $695.00 CV-2000 Videocorder (portable) $730.00 TCV-2010 Videocorder with built in monitor/TV )portable) $995.00 TCV-2020 Videocorder with built in monitor/TV in Walnut case, with timer $1150.00 According to the SONY website, in 1964, a team led by Nobutoshi Kihara developed the CV-2000, which was marketed in 1965. These Videocorder decks, when used with a Sony receiver/ monitor record both the video and audio portion of any off-the-air TV channel on half-inch video tape. With the Sony TV camera (or any similarly designed camera) these decks will record \u0022live\u0022 action. They can play back the recorded material through a monitor or TV receiver in both sight and sound. There are two Sony decks with the same electrical and mechanical capabilities throughout. Both provide the basis of a TV recording studio for business or educational application. They employ the ingenious Sony alternate-field scan and repeat-field playback system, making it possible to operate the tape at a slow 7 1/2 ips. An hour of program material can be recorded on a 7-inch reel. Cost is less than $40, and the tape can be erased and used again and again. Model CV-2000. The most portable video tape recorder ever designed, is housed in a sturdily-constructed carrying case with a durable leatherette finish. Weighing only 46 lbs., it can be carried easily from location to location. Model CV-2000D. This economical deck is housed in a handsome walnut-finish case. Compact, it can be installed anywhere\u2014even where space is limited. These compact, lightweight decks make possible a wide range of applications. Using a Sony monitor and the VCK-2000 Sony Video Camera Ensemble (TV camera, tripod and microphone) \u0022live\u0022 indoor and outdoor scenes\u2014both sight and sound\u2014can be recorded and played back instantly or stored for future use. This opens the way to a wide variety of applications in education, science and business for sales training, production training, surveillance, continuous monitoring of hazardous operations, dramatic and athletic instruction etc. These decks are designed for use with the Sony receiver/monitors, the large-screen CVM-2300U or the port-able CVM-51UWP. Used with a branch cord, the Videocorder decks can be connected to more than one monitor, an important feature for large group presentations. The Sony TV Adapter makes it possible to employ standard TV receivers for off-the-air recording or playback. An important feature of these units is tape interchange-ability. Any tape recorded on one Sony Videocorder can be played back on any other Sony Videocorder. For ex-ample, a recording made at company headquarters can be distributed to any division or branch where a Videocorder is available. Similarly, educational institutions can exchange tapes with other schools. ELECTRONIC Circuitry solid-state Recording signal 2:1 interlaced composite signal based on American TV standards, including industrial sync. Signal recording method Double-sideband FM recording Horiz. Resolution Greater than 200 lines Video signal-to-noise ratio Greater than 40db. Video output 1-4V (P-P), sync negative, 75 ohms Video input 1-3V (P-P), sync negative, 75 ohms Camera input For Sony CVC-2000* Microphone input-Low impedance, - 60db unbal., 600 ohms Audio frequency range 80 to 10,000 Hz Audio signal-to-noise Greater than 40db Audio aux. Input High impedance, - 20db balanced Audio output to line For use with TV cameras other than Sony CVC-2000 refer lo Bulletin P.E.T.I.-2 GENERAL Recording system Rotary two heads helical scanning Servo system Electro-magnetic Recording time 60 min. continuous (with V-32 tape, 2,370 ft.) 30 min. continuous (with V-31 tape, 1240 ft.) Rewind/fast forward time Within 7 minutes Motor 1 single-phase hysteresis synchronous Audio-control head Stationary, two heads Erase head Full track (EP-51-21) Tape speed 7.5 ips Tape \u00BD\u201D, Sony \u201CV\u201D series or equiv. Meter Audio level, video level, AC line voltage Operating position horizontal Operating temperature 0-40 degrees C (32-104 degrees F) Power req. \u0026. Consumption 117 VAC, 60 Hz \u002B 0.4, 80 watts PHYSICAL Dimensions 18 1/8 x 11 7/8 x 15 \u00BE\u201D (CV-2000) 19 \u00BE x 9 7/8 x 15 1/4\u0022 (CV-2000D) Weight 46 lbs. (CV-2000); 42V2lbs. (CV-2000D) Case Leatherette covered plywood (CV-2000); walnut finish (CV-2000D) ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED V-30, Sample Tape; RH-7V empty reel; Head cleaner set; Sony OL-1K lubricating oil; Splicing tape; 8-pin connector; 2-pin connector. ACCESSORIES AND AUXILIARY EOUIPMENT VCK-2000 Camera Ensemble To record \u0022live\u0022 action (TV camera, microphone tripod, extension cables) CVM-2300U 22-inch (measured diagonally) receiver/monitor To be used for viewing by large groups CVM-51UWP 8-inch (measured diagonally) receiver/monitor To be used as TV receiver screen CVO-1 Dust Cover Clear, provides access to controls when Videocorder is operating CVO-2 Dust Cover Tinted, permits operation of Videocorder, but not controls V-31 Video Tape 7-inch reel, \u00BD hr., 1,240 ft. V-32 Video Tape 7-inch reel, 1 hr., 2,370 ft RH-7V Tape Reel 7-inch reel VMC-Branch Cords (VMC-1, VMC-1B, VMC-1D, etc.) **To feed additional monitors Refer to Technical Bulletin P.E.T.I.-3","offset":0,"nextOffset":null,"totalCharacters":5442,"complete":true},"rightsUrl":"https://www.videohistoryproject.org/terms-service"}