Configure a Betacam System to Meet Your Specific
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General configure a Betacam system to meet longitudinal track format Originally developed for ENG, your specific production require- -Built-in time code reader the Betacam format is used today as ments. You can get a copy from your D Built-in character generator the acquisition format for all types Ampex sales office or authorized -Time code, system status or of production. But with new applica- Ampex dealer. setup menus displayed in tions came demands for improved video monitor output picture and sound quality, together Service and Support D 1\vo composite outputs with longer play times. The Beta- Prompt technical support, D 1\vo dub/component outputs: cam SP format was developed to speedy spare parts delivery and -Y, R-Y, B-Y or Compressed meet these demands and provide responsive field service are available Time Division Multiplexed playback compatibility, while main- worldwide for the Ampex CVR-60 (CTDM) output for high- studio player. taining the reliability and durability quality component editing of the original format. D Color framing: superior color Features framing operation, using both D Built-in time base corrector pro- The CVR-60 studio player deliv- the CF flag and the Vertical vides broadcast quality video ers all the performance of the Interval Subcarrier (VISC) sys- while eliminating any other sig- Betacam SP format in an econom- tem when operating in a nal processing requirements ical playback machine. composite environment D TBC remote control interface D Studio-quality audio The CVR-60 is compact, light- D High speed picture-in-shuttle up performance: weight and can be installed in to 24x normal speed in mono- -Four channels: two longi- either standard 19-inch EIA racks or chrome, either forward or reverse tudinal, two AFM consoles in studios and OB vehicles. D Jog function allows tape move- -Separate playback levels for ment in either direction, one each channel frame at a time ApplIcations -Low impedance audio monitor D Versatile editing interfaces: The CVR-60 is ideal for high- outputs for separate or mixed quality ENG/EFP and broadcast -with a CVR-75 or similarly output replay, feeding an editing system in controlled VTR -Dolby C* noise reduction on either the composite or component -with an Arnpex VRC-2 longitudinal channels domain, all with a choice of oxide video recorder controller -with an ACE TMor ACE Micro TM D Multi-function hours meter or metal particle tape. D Headphone jack with volume editor control An informative Systems and D Versatile Time Code System Accessories Guide has diagrams, -Vertical Interval Time Code *Dolby C is a registered trademark of Doiby Laboratories options and accessories to help you (VITC) and SMPTE/EBU Licensing Corp CVR-60 Recorder Specifications NTSC NTSC PAI.JSECAM PAL/SECAM VIDEO OXIDE TAPE METAL PARTICLE TAPE OXIDE TAPE (Component Bandwidth, luminance 30 Hz to 41 MHz 30 Hz to 45 MHz 25 Hz to 40 MHz In/Out) + 0.5/- 60 dB +0.5/-30 dB +05/-60 dB Chrominance, R-YIB-Y 30 Hz to 15 MHz 30 Hz to 15 MHz 25 Hz to 15 MHz +05/-30 dB +05/-30 dB +0.5/-30 dB ,SIN Luminance 48 dB 51 dB 47dB Chrominance 50 dB 53 dB 45dB K-factor (2T pulse) Less than 3% Less than 2% Less than 3% LF Non-linearily Y Less than 3% Less than 2% Less than 3% C N/A N/A Less than 4% Chrominancelluminance Less than 20 nsec Less than 20 nsec Less than 20 nsec PAL Delay Less than 50 nsec SECAM AUDIO LONGITUDINAL LONGITUDINAL AFM OXIDE TAPE METAL PARTICLE TAPE METAL PARTICLE TAPE Frequency response 50 Hz to 15kHz ",3dB 50 Hz to 15 kHz1/-2dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz +0.5/-2.0dB SIN 50 dB (3% distortion level, 54 dB (3% distortion level, without NR system) without NR system) Dynamic range N/A N/A More than 85 dB Phase difference ",20 degrees at 15 kHz 0!020 degrees at 15 kHz "' 10 degrees at 20 kHz Distortion (1 kHz rei level) Less than 2% Less than 1% Less than 05% Wow and flutter Less than 010% rms Less than 010% rms N/A Crosstalk Less than -65 dB Less than -65 dB Less than -70 dB SIGNAL Ref Video (75 Ohms) INPUTS SIGNAL Video 1 (75 Ohms) 1.0V p-p sync negative OUTPUTS Video 2 (75 Ohms) Composite video I.OV p-p sync negative Non-composite video 0.714V p-p/NTSC 0.7V p-p/PAL/SECAM Video 3 (75 Ohms) Composite video 10V p-p sync negative (monitor out with character insertion) Dub/component (75 Ohms) (12-pin connector) Luminance 10V p-p sync negative Chrominance A-Y/B-Y 0 7V p-p (75% color bars) Component (75 Ohms) (3 BNC connector) Y 1.0V p-p sync negative A-Y/B-Y 0.7V p-p (100% color bars) Audio Ch 1/2/3/4 Monitor Ch 1/3, Ch. 2/4 +4 dBm, 600 impedance balanced (150 Ohms load permissible) Time code 22V p-p, 600 Ohms, unbalanced PROCESSOR Video levei ",3dB ADJUSTMENT Chroma level ",3dB RANGE Set-up level/black level OtO +15 IRE (NTSC) "' 110mV(PAL) Hue/burst chroma phase "' 15" (NTSC) System SC phase 360" p-p System sync phase +3to -1IJ.sec Chrominance/luminance delay "' 50 nsec GENERAL Record/piayback time 90 minJNTSC 100 minJPAUSECAM Shuttle time Less than 3 min. with 90 min cassette ( "' 32X play speed) Search speed, Shuttle Still, 1/30,1/10,1/5, 1/2, 1,2,5, and 24 times normal forward and reverse Jog Frame-by-frame forward and reverse Servo Lock Less than 06 seconds from Stand-by mode Tape speed 11.86 cm/sec/NTSC 10 15 cm/sec/PAUSECAM Dimensions 9.4" (237 mm) H x 168" (427 mm) W x 205" (520 mm) D Weight 66lb (30 kg) Temperature, Operating 5"to +40"C(41"Ft0104"F) Storage -20"C to 60"C (-4"F to 140" F) Humidity Less than 80% AH Power requirements AC 90V to 265V, 48 to 64 Hz Power consumption 160W Supplied accessories AC power cord, 12-pin Dubbing Cable, Extender Boards, ACC-5G, 9-pin remote controi cable Operation/maintenance manual Ampex reserves the right to make product and specification changes ai any time without notice. 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