The VP-9000 player incorporates SP (Superior Performance) U-matic technology, significantly improving U-matic picture quality and dubbing characteristics while remaining compatible with High Band U-matics. Capable of playing back in SP-U-matic, High Band, and Standard (Low Band) U-matic modes in the PAL standard, the VP-9000 incorporates a Dolby noise reduction system ensuring excellent quality in SP mode. Frame code, permits accurate search and random access operation and external computer control.