KODAK
SUPERMATIC
Film Videoplayer VP-X
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KODAK
SUPERMATIC
Film Videoplayer VP-X
A super 8 film videoplayer designed
especially for use by television sta ~
lions and other installations requiring
systemwide synchronization.
Broadcast· Closed Circuit· Cable
Today's electronics permit sophisticated
and varied integration of film into the
broadcast mix, and KODAKSUPERMATIC Film
Videoplayers VP-X are designed to facilitate that first step from optical to electronic
display.
A VP-X opens new opportunities for telecasting: Direct broadcast of super 8 film .
This latest addition to the line of Kodak
super 8 products for professionals is similar
to KODAK SUPERMATIC Film Videoplayers
VP-1 currently used in business, industry
and education, but has the added feature of
permitting use with external synchronization to lock the videoplayer signal to station
sync; it does not contain an RF modulator.
Quality Features
Outstanding features of KODAK SUPERMATIC
Fi lm Video players VP-X include:
1. Solid-state electronic module design.
2. Automatic threading of super 8 film
from a KODAK SUPERMATIC Cassette, or
reel.
3. Automatic rewind at end offilm.
4. Automatic muting of the sound except
during projection.
5. Operation at either 18 or 24 frames per
second.
6. Still-frame capability.
7. Modular construction of all mechanical and solid-state electronic assemblies to facilitate repair and service.
8. Operation without need for time-base
correction.
Easy Operation
KODAK SUPERMATIC Film Videoplayers VP-X
offer a practical and economical means to
broadcast super 8 film-color or black-andwhite, sound or silent. Super 8 films from
amateur photographers shot at 18 fps, or
films shot with the new single-system sound
cameras at 24 fps, can be broadcast direct
because the videoplayer serves as the film
chain; no more need to transfer to tape or
blowupto16mm.
Place your super 8 film (in a KODAK
SUPERMATIC Cassette, or reel) on the videoplayer. Push a button. and the film threads
automatically.
In addition to film frame rate, there are
also controls for still-frame as well as for
framing adjustments for running and still,
steadiness adjustment, blue / red balance
and focus.
The videoplayer automatically rewinds
and returns to standby at the end of each
film.
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External Synchronization
KODAK SUPERMATIC Film Videoplayers VP-X
accept external synchronization signals to
lock the videopJayer to station sync.
A VP-X has the same 1-volt peak-to-peak
composite video and preamplified audio
outputs as the VP-1, and requires the following sync signals: burst flag, composite
blanking , vertical drive, composite
synchronization , horizontal drive and 3.58
color subcarrier.
Directly On System With Super 8 Film
A VP-X brings a new dimension to news and
other .programming. Gets you directly on
the air with virtually any piece of super 8
film-ideal for pickup of unique news-film
footage captured by amateur photographers at the scene. Also, school and community events programs produced on
super 8.
Videotape Insertion and Assembly
A VP-X also offers an extremely economical
film-to-tape transfer process. With two
units, you can A&B assemble quickly,
cleanly and without rollover.
When used in conjunction with servocapstan VTR equipment, a videoplayer lets
you insert and assemble super 8 footage
onto videotape. No time-base correction
required.
Economical Local Program Origination
Super 8 film and inexpensive equipment
offer the lowest cost ever to get into your
own film origination. Professional quality
news, commercials and community-service films are feasible without complicated
equipment or techniques.
A simple, inexpensive means of program
origination for regional or satellite broadcasters, super 8 is also an excellent support
and backup medium for reporters, cameramen and auxiliary personnel of major
stations.
A VP-X also fits well into other video
operations requiring systemwide synchronization such as those found in the business, industrial and educational fields.
With economical super 8 film, color is
within reach of even the most modest budgets. A VP-X lets you broadcast color with a
minimum investment in equipment.
Cable Transmission
A VP-X offers particular potential for cablecasting . It not only gets you directly on
system with super 8 film, but when compared with the substantially higher cost of
alternative film-chain equipment, it provides an outstanding image on the television screen .
In addition to new opportunities for local
programming , a VP-X can be used to insert
public service and commercial messages
over time-weather channels.
Kodak and Supermatic are trademarks.
SPECIFICAT IONS
Cassette or reel loading-Accepts super 8
standard magnetic-sound or silent film in
anyone of the four KODAK SUPERMATIC
Cassettes or on standard super 8 projection
reels, also available in four sizes.
Auto-thread-Film, in cassette or on reel ,
threads automatically at the push oj a
button.
Playing speeds-Operates at either 18 or
24 frames per second.
Controls-Include on-off, forward , stillframe , stop, rewind and an image-suppression control to blank the image during
rewind. It automatically rewinds and stops
at end of film. Other accessible controls
include film frame rate selection (18 or 24
fps) , framing adjustments for running and
still, a steadiness adjustment, blue/red balance and focus.
Power /service required-11 0 to 125-volt,
60 Hz and 3-ampere.
Audio specifications
1. Audio output Based on SMPTE 400 Hz
"Signal Level Test Film,"- 6 dB
minimum.
2. Output impedance: 600 ohms unbalanced.
3. Signal to noise ratio: 20 dB minimum at
rated output.
4. Flutter: .1 % max. NAB-weighted.
5. Frequency response: 100 Hz to 5 kHz .
6. Total harmonic distortion: 5% 50 Hz to
7 kHz.
7. Connector: RCA-type Phonojack.
Video output speCifications
1. Video output: Signal is representative
interlaced NTSC 1-volt p-p composite
video across 75 ohms .
2. Signal to rms noise ratio: 37 dB minimum.
3. Horizontal resolution: 240 lines.
4. Connector: BNC.
Weight
Approximately 45 pounds.
Dimensions
Approximately 21%" wide x 13%" long x
8W'high.
Price shown is a suggested price only and is subject
to change without notice . Actual sel ling pri ce is
determined by the dealer.
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