Optimus Model 59 4-Head VCR
(160-0629)                 Specifications             Faxback Doc. # 33483

Television System:............................. NTSC Standard Color Signal
Recording System:................................ Four-Head Double Azimuth
Tape Width:...................................................... 1/2 Inch
Tape Speed:
   SP:........................................ 1.31 Inch/sec. (33/35 mm/s)
   LP:........................................ 0.65 Inch/sec. (16.67 mm/s)
   EP:........................................ 0.43 Inch/sec. (11.12 mm/s)
Tuner Channels:
   VHF:.............................................................. 2-13
   UHF:............................................................. 14-69
   CATV:.............................................................. 125
RF Converter:...................................... Built-in VHF Converter
Converter Output:.......................................... Channel 3 or 4
Terminals:
   Antenna Input:......................................... VHF/UHF: F Type
   Antenna Output:........................................ VHF/UHF: F Type
   Video Input/Output:.................................... Phono Connector
   Audio Input/Output:.................................... Phono Connector
Video Output Level:.............................................. 1.0 Vp-p
Video Output Impedance:............................................ 75 Ohm
Audio Output Level:................................................ -8 dBv
Audio Output Impedance:........................................... 1 k Ohm
Video Input Level:........................................... 0.5-2.0 Vp-p
Video Input Impedance:............................................. 75 Ohm
Audio Input Level:................................................. -8 dBv
Audio Input Impedance:........................................... 47 k Ohm
Video S/N Ratio (weighted):
   SP:.............................................................. 45 dB
   EP:.............................................................. 43 dB
Clock Indication:............................................ AM/PM System

Audio S/N Ratio

Regular Audio (weighted):
   SP:.............................................................. 43 dB
   EP:.............................................................. 40 dB
Hi-Fi Audio (Dynamic Range): (Model 59 only)
   SP:.................................................... More than 90 dB
   LP:.................................................... More than 90 dB
   EP:.................................................... More than 90 dB

Frequency Response:

Regular Audio
   SP:....................................................... 80 Hz-10 kHz
   EP:........................................................ 80 Hz-5 kHz
Hi-Fi Audio In All Modes (Model 59 only):.................... 20-20,000 Hz
Power Requirement:............................................. 120V, 60Hz
Power Consumption:............................................... 20 Watts
Dimensions:....3 5/8 x 14 31/32 x 11 11/32 Inches HWD (9.2 x 38 x 28.8 cm)
Weight:......................................... Approx. 7.7 lbs (3,500 g)


Specifications are typical; individual units might vary.  Specifications 
are subject to change and improvement without notice.


(IR-06/19/96)