Signal system

Conforms to CCIR television standard, PAL, SECAM color (PAL/SECAM system) or

Conforms to EIA television standard, NTSC color (NTSC system)

Code format

Conforms to the technical specifications of the EIAJ (standard format using 14-bit quantization), or 16-bit quantization format

Number of audio channels

2 channels

Sampling frequency

44.1 kHz (PAL/SECAM system)

44.056 kHz (NTSC system)

Quantization

14-bit linear quantizing, or 16-bit linear quantizing

Frequency response

10 - 20,000 Hz ±0.5 dB

Harmonic distortion

Less than 0.007% (14-bit format)
Less than 0.005% (16-bit format)

Dynamic range

More than 86 dB (14-bit format)
More than 90 dB (16-bit format)

Channel separation

More than 80 dB

Wow and flutter

Below measurable limit

Error correction

Error correction and concealment using CRCC and parity

Emphasis

Pre-emphasis (on recording): fixed at ON
De-emphasis (on playback) automatically switched ON or OFF (by detecting pre-emphasis identification code)
Time-constant: 50 µsec, 15 µsec

General

Power requirements

AEP model: 220 V ac (240 V ac adjustable by authorized Sony personnel, 50/60 Hz)

UK model: 240 V ac (220 V ac adjustable by authorized Sony personnel, 50/60 Hz)

US, Canadian model: 120 V ac, 60 Hz

Power consumption

40 W

Dimensions

Approx. 430 x 80 x 375 mm (w/h/d)
(17 x 3¼ x 14⁷/₈ inches)
including projecting parts and controls

Weight

8.5 kg. (net)
(18 lb. 12 oz.)
9.5 kg. (in shipping corton)
(21 lb.)

0 dB = 0.775 V

Inputs

Outputs