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SONY CV 2000

CV 2000 ½" open reel Videocorder decks

The CV 2000 was announced by Sony in Japan in October 1964. It was a 2-rotary head 
                   

According to the SONY website, in 1964, a team led by Nobutoshi Kihara developed the CV-2000, which was marketed in 1965.Circuitry solid-state

Recording signalHoriz. ResolutionVideo inputRecording 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

MotorErase headTape

Meter  x 9 7/8

Weight

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 EQUIPMENT

VCK-2000 Camera EnsembleCVM-2300U 22-inch (measured diagonally) receiver/monitorCVO-1 Dust CoverV-31 Video Tape

Refer to Technical Bulletin P.E.T.I.-3.

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Summary

The CV 2000 is a ½" open-reel Videocorder announced by Sony in Japan in October 1964; it is described as a 2-rotary head recorder developed by a team led by Nobutoshi Kihara and marketed in 1965. Specifications note solid-state circuitry, recording times of 60 minutes continuous with V-32 tape (2,370 ft.) and 30 minutes with V-31 tape (1,240 ft.), and rewind/fast-forward within seven minutes. Supplied accessories include V-30 sample tape, RH-7V empty reel, head cleaner, Sony OL-1K oil, splicing tape and connectors; auxiliary equipment includes VCK-2000 camera ensemble, CVM-2300U monitor and CVO-1 dust cover; Technical Bulletin P.E.T.I.-3 is referenced.

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