LabGuy's World: Extinct Shibaden
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SV/FP-707U: New Photo
& Info 02.08.04! An early B/W reel to reel Record Only non-EIAJ
VTR from approximately 1969. "FP" is the prefix for Shibaden camera model
numbers. "SV" is the prefix for Shibaden VTR model numbers. What a surprise
for LabGuy! 25 years of research on this topic, and I have NEVER
seen this model before May 7, 2001! This portapack was also sold under
the Bell & Howell trademark as well. That was known as [Model
Number 114999]. There is a Bell & Howell portapack in LabGuy's
collection. Here is the description from the Shibaden Catalog:
This new portable camera/tape recorder combination
delivers the ultimate in quality and reliability. Weighing only 21 lbs.,
including its zoom lens and microphone, it may be operated on either a
self contained rechargeable battery pack or regular house current, using
the optional AC Adapter model number SV-707UAC, and can be taken anywhere.
Used in combination with other Shibaden models in the SV-700UL or SV-800UL
VTR series, it offers instant playback of recorded materials. [CLICK
HERE] to read the features and specifications of the SV/FP-707U portable
VTR & Camera. The catalog calls out five inch reels, but since I have
one of these, I know for a fact that the reels are only 4.25 inches. Five
inch reels will NOT fit on this machine. Hence, the 800 foot length of
tape with the twenty minutes running time called out in the spec's fits
on the smaller reel. A five inch reel holds 1200 feet of 1 mil tape.
UPDATE 04.01.14:
Just like the Sony DV-2400, this portapack also used a small hand crank
for shuttling the tape. This saves a great deal of weight by not including
the larger motors necesary for this. Thanks to William Meyer for pointing
out this ommission! Photo#1 & System Spec's: 1969? Shibaden Catalog
/ LabGuy's World. Photo #2: Bruno
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SV-510U: New Photo
& Info 02.08.04! EIAJ Standard, Type-1 Solid State B/W Video
Tape Recorder. This is a self contained, high quality, moderately priced
solid state VTR employing rotary two head system, and is designed specifically
to meet with the EIAJ-1 format to assure perfect tape interchangability
between one SV-510U to the other including any other EIAJ standard Type-1
format VTR. The SV-510U records and plays back OFF-THE-AIR TV programs
supplied from a Shibaden TU series receiver / monitor as well as
CCTV camera signals. Both the mechanical and electrical performance is
guaranteed by Shibaden's well established capability of producing a variety
of excellent equipment such as VTRs, Cameras, Monitors, Studio Consoles,
Accessory units, etc. to furnish complete set-up of CCTV systems.
[CLICK HERE] to read the features and specifications
of the SV-510U VTR. Photo #1: 1969? Shibaden catalog flyer. Photo #2: LabGuy's
World Museum Collection. |
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SV-520DU: A color EIAJ reel to reel VTR. Sure
looks a lot like my Hitachi SV-520D! OK,
they are IDENTICAL! |
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SV-530U: A color EIAJ-2 video cartridge recorder.
Looks similar to the Panasonic NV-5120A.
Can anyone provide more information? Photo: Matt Patoray. |
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SV-550U: New Photo
& Info 03.06.13 This is the EIAJ standardized version of
the SV-707, shown above. For years, I've been showing the first photo and
saying it was an SV-707. The two VTRs are functionally identical, except
for the format. All accessroies are interchangable between both models.
Photo #1: [AECT
Archive History], Photo #2: LabGuy. |
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SV-700UL: New Photo
& Info 02.08.04! This is a self contained high quality,
moderately priced solid state B/W video tape recorder, from approximately
1968, employing two rotary heads and operating on the helical scan principal.
It has been designed especially for commercial, industrial, educational,
medical, and related applications. It can record TV broadcasts from a conventional
TV receiver (with adapter), its own TV monitor, or from a Shibaden TV camera.
It can also function as an integral part of a Shibaden Closed Circuit TV
System. Mechanically, the SV-700UL offers better performance than any other
VTR of the same size and price range. Its twin rotary heads are made of
especially developed metal for longer recording life. With a frequency
range of more than 3.5 Mhz, it delivers more than 300 lines of horizontal
resolution, has a 43 dB signal to noise ratio, and guarantees complete
tape compatibility from one SV-700UL to another. (Most recorders, even
those of the same make and model, cannot meet this requirement.) The SV-700UL
is mounted in a heavy duty portable carrying case suitable for both field
and indoor use. [CLICK HERE] to read the
features and specifications of the SV-700UL. Photo #1: 1969? Shibaden Catalog.
Photo #2: LabGuy's World Museum Collection. |
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SV-700UD: New Photo
& Info 02.08.04! From the 1969? Catalog Flyer: This is a
modified version of the SV-700UD series of video tape recorders, equipped
with a newly developed "electronic editor". It performs perfect editing
of various picture sources regardless of live or prerecorded programs,
with remarkable change over effects which are compared favorably with those
observed in commercial off the air TV programs. This superior capability
in addition to the well known high quality picture reproduction capability
extends greatly the application of the VTR systems into educational, industrial
and medical fields. Editing can be performed in either "ASSEMBLY" or "INSERTION"
mode to enable convenient editing according to the combination of picture
sources. [CLICK HERE] to read the features
and specifications of the SV-700UL. Photo: Shibaden 1969? Catalog Flyer. |
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SV-727U: New Photos
& Info Coming Soon! One inch reel to reel B/W VTR with a
recording time of 90 minutes using 10 inch reels. Photo: Sheldon Galbraith. |
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SVC-727U: New Photos
& Info Coming Soon! One inch reel to reel color VTR with
a recording time of 90 minutes using 10 inch reels. |
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SV-800UL: New Photo
& Info 02.08.04! This is a self contained high quality,
moderately priced solid state B/W video tape recorder, from approximately
1968, featuring a built in 9 inch receiver / monitor and an audio / video
modulator. It has been designed especially for commercial, industrial,
medical and related applications. The SV-800UL can be used to record "live"
action with sound using a Shibaden CCTV camera, or record both the video
and audio portions of any standard TV broadcast through its built in receiver
/ monitor. The built in receiver / monitor shows the operator what he is
actually recording on the tape and serves as a TV screen for instant playback
of the recorded material. In addition, the unit serves as the program source
for off the air recording, and as an aid to picture composition when recording
"live" with a Shibaden TV camera. The RF modulator makes it possible to
combine separate audio and video signals by feeding them to the antenna
inputs of a conventional TV receiver. Employing two rotary heads and operating
on the helical scan recording principle, the SV-800UL delivers more than
300 lines of horizontal resolution, a 42 dB signal to noise ratio, and
guarantees complete tape interchangability from one SV-800Ul to another,
or to the SV-700UL series. [CLICK HERE]
to read the features and specifications of the SV-800UL. Photo #1: Shibaden
1969? Catalog. Photo #2: Sheldon Galbraith. |
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SVC-800U: Color console television including
a fully integrated color 1/2 inch reel to reel VTR. Photo: Sheldon Galbraith. |
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