Betacam SP Component Recording Format

Uses component recording, in which color information is time compressed and recorded on one track by using the Compressed Time Division Multiplex system. The luminance signal is recorded on a separate track. The use of two-tracks eliminates the cross color and cross luminance effects inherent in composite recording. This results in the Betacam SP format's superb picture quality

Full Color Picture Playback Capability in the Field

By connecting the optional VA-300 to the 20-pin interface of the PVV-3. The VA-300 provides composite output and RF signal output for reviewing the recorded images with accompanying audio on a TV monitor.

Built-in SMPTE Time Code Generator and Reader

Time code is indispensable for precise, frame accurate editing. The generation and reading of SMPTE standard LTC and VITC is available with the PVV-3. User bits are also available. The LTC can be automatically recorded on a dedicated longitudinal time code track to identify the absolute address of a frame. The VITC is recorded in the vertical blanking interval of the video signal, permitting both normal audio channels be used simultaneously.

Frame Accurate Back Space Editing

Automatic back space editing provides sequential recording, without picture breakup at the transition points. The time code regeneration function, when used with the Rec Review function, enables the PVV-3 to record continuous time code at any editing point.

VTR Full Function Control

Eject, Rewind, Play, Fast Forward, and Stop function buttons are located on the top of the unit and are covered with a lid to prevent accidental access. During Rec mode, all function buttons are automatically inhibited. The Rec mode can also be activated with the trigger buttons on the front of the camera or on the zoom lens grip. With the optional RM-81 Remote Controller, the Start/Stop of the Rec mode can be controlled

Operating temperature

0 to 40C(32to 104C)

Power consumption

Less than 10W

Tape speed

118.6mm/s

Rewind time

Less than 5.5min. with BCT-30MA

Y/C delay

020ns

GEN LOCK VIDEO IN (BNC)

1.0Vp-p, 75

TIME CODE OUT(BNC)

1.0Vp-p, 75

EARPHONE OUT

Mini jack

PLAYBACK ADAPTOR

20-pin

REMOTE

Stereo mini jack

GENERAL: Power requirements

DC 12V,+5.0-1.0v

Operating humidity

25 to 85%

Storage humidity

25 to 90%

Playback/recording time

More than 30min. with BCT-30MA

Fast forward time

Less than 7.5min. with BCT-30MA

Continuous recording time

Approx. 60min.with NP-1B

Video performance (Metal Particle Tape) Bandwidth

Luminance(50% modulation): 30Hz to 4.5Mhz +0.5/-4.0 dB Color difference(50% modulation): 30Hz to 1.5Mhz +0.5/-3.0

S/N ratio

Luminance(Component IN/OUT): More than 51dB Chrominance(AM/PM): More than 48dB

K-factor(2T pulse)

Less than 2%

Audio performance (Metal Particle Tape)*1 Frequency response

50Hz to 15kHz +1.5/-3.0dB

S/N ratio(at 3% distortion level)

More than 72dB(CCIR-ARM/AVE)

Distortion T.H.D (at 1kHz reference level)

Less than 1.5%

Wow and flutter

Less than 0.15%rms

Signal Inputs

VIDEO(from camera head, Pro 50-pin) Luminance

1.0Vp-p, 1k unbalanced

Color difference (B-Y/R-Y)

0.7vP-P, 1K unbalanced

AUDIO IN CH1/2(XLR 3pin-female)

-60dBu/+4.0dBu*2 selectable, high impedance balanced

TIME CODE IN(BNC)

0.5 to 18Vp-p, 10k

Signal outputs

VIDEO OUT(BNC)

1.0Vp-p, 75