1. SPECIFICATIONS Format: VHS PAL/NTSC standard Video recording system: Rotary, slant azimuth two heads helical scan system Video signal: PAL colour or monochrome (CCiR system B/G) signals Recording/playing time: 240 min max. with SHARP E-240 tape (PAL: SP mode) 480 min max. with SHARP E-240 tape (PAL: LP mode) 160 min max. with SHARP T-160 tape (NTSC: SP mode) 480 min max. with SHARP T-160 tape (NTSC: EP mode) Tape width: 12.7mm Tape speed: 23.39 mm/s (PAL: SP mode) 11.70 mm/s (PAL: LP mode) 33.35 mm/s (NTSC: SP mode) 16.67 mm/s (NTSC: LP mode) (Playback only) 11.12 mm/s (NTSC: EP mode) Antenna: 75 ohm unbalanced Receiving channel: VHF Channel NZ1 - NZ11, UHF Channel E21 - E69(VC-A230NZ/A280NZ/A480NZ) VHF Channel AU0 - AU12, UHF Channel AU28 - AU69(VC-A230X/A280X/A480X) RF converter output signal: UHF Channel E21 - E69 Adjustable preset to E3(VC-A230NZ/A280NZ/A480NZ) UHF Channel AU28 - AU69 Adjustable preset to AU37(VC-A230X/A280X/A480X) Power requirement: AC230V ± 15%(NZ) ,AC240V ± 10%(X) , 50Hz Power consumption: Approx. 16W Operating temperature: 5°C to 40°C Storage temperature: –20°C to 55°C Weight: Approx. 2.9 kg Dimensions: 360 mm (W) x 256 mm (D) x 92 mm (H) VIDEO Input: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm Output: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm S/N ratio: 45 dB (PAL-SP) Horizontal resolution: 250 lines (PAL-SP) AUDIO 0 dBs = 0.775 Vrms Input: Line -8 dBs/47k ohm Output: Line -8 dBs/1k ohm S/N ratio: 43 dB (SP mode) Frequency responce: 80 Hz ~ 10 kHz (SP mode) 80Hz ~ 5Hz (LP/EP mode) Accessories included: 75 ohm coaxial cable Operation manual Infrared remote control Guarantee Card Battery