SV-100
Digital Audio processor, designed for use with a VCR, provides very high
quality digital audio processing for digital audio recording and playback. Not only is the SV-100 compact, it weighs
only 2,9 kg (net) making it the world's lightest digital audio processor.
This means
that the SV-100 is ideally suited for portable use, especially when combined
with the matching Panasonic NV-100 VCR.
Its attractive styling also complements other high quality audio
components when used in a home hi-fi system.
Advanced
Semiconductor Circuitry for Compact Size
Sophisticated
original LSI and microprocessor technology contributes to this processor's
surprisingly compact size and light weight. The PCM signal processing LSI
(MN6601) contains about 10,000 elements in a 6,08 x 5,58 mm chip; the playback
LSI (MN6602) has about 15,000 elements in a 6,46 x 6,18 mm chip; the
recording/playback control LSI has about 6,000 elements in 4,48 x 3,62 mm chip.
Together,
these tree LSIs are equivalent to about 320 logic Ics. Instead of the
conventional separate A/D and D/A converters, a single AD/DA converter is used
for conversion from analog to digital and vice versa. This revolutionary circuitry also means more
dependable performance.
Designed for
Quick Precise Control
For quick
and accurate adjustment, the SV-100 has a master level control and a stereo
balance control. This unusual system is actually the most practical for most
purposes such as recording FM broadcasts or Compact Discs. In both cases it is
easiest to adjust same time and no stereo balance adjustment is usually needed.
The same goes for live recording where the left and right channel microphones are normally matched.
Furthermore, the less used controls are of the slide switch type, so there is
little danger of accidental misoperation.
2-Color FL
meters for Accurate Indication
In digital
as in analog recording, accurate meters are essential for correct recording
level setting. However, with digital audio, it is all the more important not to
set recording level too high. Therefore,
the SV-100 is equipped with precision FL meters that extend all the way from
-50 dB to +6 dB. Since clipping occours above 0 dB, this wide-range metering
system lets you see exactly where you should set recording level to avoid
distortion. Comparate this with other digital audio processors that give only
an "over" indication if recording level is too high.
Versatile
Connection Facilities
The
SV-100 has two complete sets of video input/output jacks, one set on the side
and one on the rear panel. This lets you use the Sv-100 in a vertical or
horizontal position. The matching Panasonic NV-100 VCR has similar connection
facilities so that the two are ideally suited for portable use. Of course, the
SV-100 can be used with virtually any home VCR (or ¾-inch U-matic type VCR).
Suplied AC
power Unit with Handy Video/Audio Switch
TheS V-100i
s ready to use right away since it comes with its own AC power unit for home
use. This compact unit is designed to
simplify connections while supplying power to the SV-100. It also works as a
battery charger for the optional battery packs available for the SV-100 On the AC power unit's front panel
is a "recording" switch that lets you use your VCR for recording TV
programs or for PCM digital recording without having to change any connections
VCR Tracking
Check and Battery Check Functions
A front
panel slide switch lets you change the display from recording/playback level
indication to VCR tracking and battery check indication. The VCR tracking
readout tells you how well the video tape recorder's heads are tracking the
recorded tracks during playback. You can then adjust the VCR to obtain optimum
playback quality. This is particularly important if the tape is being played
back on a different VCR from that used for recording. The battery check readout
tells you how full the battery is and whether it needs charging.
Other
Valuable Features
Built-in
high quality mic amp.
Digital
copy output jack.
Mute cancel
switch lets you hear sound in VCR's cue and review modes.
Headphone
volume control.
Playback
mode switch for optimum matching with VCR signal characteristics.
Rec mute
switch
Specifications
Type: Digital audio processor
PCM
Standard: FILE -- STC-008
Quantization: Linear 14-bit
Decoding: Linear 14-bit
Recording
Time: Max. 3 hours (when using the
NV-E180 video cassette tape)
Channels: 2 (L, R)
Frequency
Response: 2Hz - 20kHz (± 0.5 dB)
Harmonic Distortion:
Less than 0,01% (1 kHz, 0 dB)
Dynamic
Range: More than 86 dB
Input
Sensitivity/Impedance:
Line
: 30 mV (-15 dB) / 50 k Ω
Microphone
: 0,7 mV (-15 dB) / 600 Ω
Video
: 1 Vp-p / 75 Ω (Video format)
Output
Level/Impedance:
Line
: 400 mV (-15 dB) / 600 Ω
Video
: 1 Vp-p / 75 Ω (Video format)
Digital
Copy : 1 Vp-p / 75 Ω
ACCESSORY
FUNCTIONS
VCR tracking
check, Battery check,
VCR playback
mode switch (to match VCR characteristics) auto/off playback muting switch, Rec mute switch, Playback (recording) mode indicator,
Headphone volume control, Supplied AC power unit has battery charging and
video/digital audio switching functions.
General
Power
Supply:
AC/DC/Car
battery (DC 12V 1,6A using optional battery pack);
Exclusive AC
power unit supplied (AC 110/120/220/240 V, 50/60 Hz)
Dimensions
(W x H x D):
Main Unit
: 238 x 92 x 240 mm
Power Unit
: 78 x 92 x 240 mm
Weight
(approx):
Main Unit
: 2,9 kg
Power Unit
: 2,3 kg