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BVW-40

BVW Series Betacam

Models Overview Features Specifications

BVW-40P Specifications

Video
Bandwidth (50% Modulation)
Luminance: 25Hz to 4.0MHz +0.5/-6.0dB
Chrominace: 25 to 1.5MHz +0.5/-3.0dB

S/N Ratio
Luminance (Component IN/OUT): > 46dB
Chrominance:

AM; > 49dB
PM; > 49dB (1.0MHz, LPF)
K-factor (2T-pulse): < 3%

Y/C Delay: < 20ns


Signal Inputs
Composite Video Input:BNC 1.0Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced sync negative

DUB/Component Input: 12-pin male connetor

Y: 1.0Vp-p, 75 ohms sync negative
R-Y: 0.7Vp-p, 75 ohms
B-Y: 0.7Vp-p, 75 ohms
Reference Input: BNC 1.0Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced sync negative
Signal Outputs
Video Output 1, 2: BNC 1.0Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced sync negative

DUB/Component Output: 12-pin female connetor

Y: 1.0Vp-p, 75 ohms sync negative
R-Y: 0.7Vp-p, 75 ohms
B-Y: 0.7Vp-p, 75 ohms

DUB (U-matic) Output: 7-pin female connector

Audio
Audio Performance with Metal partice Tape
Frequency Response: 50Hz to 15kHz +/-3.0dB

S/N Ratio: >50dB

Distortion (at 1kHz) at operational level (+4dBu): < 2%


Signal Outputs
Audio Line Output CH-1/2: XLR, 3-pin male. +4dBu, 600 ohm balanced

Audio Monitor Output: XLR, 3-pin male.

Headphones: Stereo Jack

Time Code Output: BNC 2.2Vp-p, 600 ohms, unbalanced
1.2Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced


Signal Inputs
Audio Line Input CH-1/2: XLR, 3-pin male. +4dBu, 600 ohm balanced

Time Code Input: BNC 0.5-18Vp-p, 3k ohms, unbalanced
 

General
Power requirements: AC 90 to 265V, 48 to 64Hz

Power Consumption: 280W

Operating Temperature: 5°C to 40°C ( 41°F to 104°F )

Storage Temperature: -20°C to 60°C ( -4°F to 140°F )

Humidity: Less then 80% (relative humidity)

Mass: 38.7kg (85 lb 5 oz)

Tape Speed: 101.5mm/s

Playback time: 20 minutes maximun with BCT-20K

Fast forward/Rewind time: Less than 90 seconds with BCT-20K

Search speed
Shuttle: still,1/30,1/10,1/5,1/2,1,2,5 & 10 times normal in forward & reverse directions
Jog: Still to 1 in forward & reverse directions

Dimensions: Approx 427mm (W) x 264mm (H) X 550mm (D)
 

Other
Remote IN/OUT: 9-pin female D connector RS-422

Remote IN/OUT: 36-pin female D connector RS-422

TBC Remote: 15-pin male D connector

Processor adjustment range:
Video level: +-3dB
Chroma level: +-3dB
Black level: 0 to 15 IRE
System SubCarrier Phase: 360°
System sync phase: -1 to 3 microseconds
Y/C delay: +-50 ns
 


Supplies Accessories

AC Power Cord, Operation manual, Remote control cable RCC-5G (9-pin), 12-pin dubbing cable, extension boards A, B & C.

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