Applications: For editing, a wide range of An internal TBC with advanced The CVR-75is a SP Betacam VTRs can -be controlled by digital dropout circuitry is included record/playback VTR with built-in the CVR-75, without the need for an together with a 15 pin interface for a full-featured editing capability. It's external edit controller. An RS-422 remote control panel. designed for high quality ENG/EFP' interface is also provided if external *Dolbyis a registeredtrademark of DolbyLaborato broadcast replay, feeding a composite control is desired. ries LicensingCorporation. editing system, or post-production recording in the component domain. A built-in editor includes assem- Features: ble and insert edit controls for , VIDEO Audio 1 and 2, and time code. Pre-roll D ASTTMAutomatic Scan Tracking General: times are selectable, edit points may with Dynamic Motion Control Four channels of audio are provided: be trimmed frame-by-frame, and pre- two high performance AFM tracks and view/Review modes allow you to check Memory two longitudinal channels with built-in edit accuracy. D Integrated TBC with remote control mixer and Dolby* C . capability In search mode, pictures are D SMPTE/EBU time code generator/ A second set of heads in the viewable in color at 5X normal speed, reader for LTC, VITC or User Bits CVR-75provides audio/video confi- and in monochrome up through 24X. D Built-in dence playback during recording and editing sessions. Longitudinal Time Code (LTC) D Capstan override capability with user bits and Vertical Interval D Built-in SCH phase indicators ASTTMautomatic scan tracking Time Code (VITC) are both provided. D Record inhibit switch with indicator provides broadcast-quality playback from -1 to + 2 times normal tape SCH phase indicators monitor D Multi-function hours meter speed. A Dynamic Motion Control video input/output for correct phasing, AUDIO feature can "learn" a variable speed assuring you of good edits whether the profile, and play it back on command. CVR-75is the source or recorder. D Four channels 2 longitudinal, 2 AFM D Separate record and playback level controls for each channel he CVR-75 studio AsTTMAutomatic Scan Tracking Studio quality VTR combines all for versatile broadcast playback four-channel audio the performance of capability With Betacam SP the AST capability puts all Betacam SP with features CVR-75delivers true studio- kinds of creative options in your like ASTTMAutomatic Scan quality audio performance. hands. Broadcast-quality play- Tracking and Dynamic In addition to two new high back is availableon command Motion Control. performance AFM tracks, within a range of speeds from The unit itself is compact, specifications have been -1 to + 2 times the normal tape lightweight and includes improved on the longitudinal speed picture without breakup. a full featured, flexible channels. Dolby* C noise re- The AST system can also be duction is also provided on the editing system. used for rock-steady slow mo- One of the most impor- longitudinal channels to further tion and freeze frame effects. tant new features on the improve sound quality. Rotation of the shuttle/jog knob CVR-75 is its extended play- A simple mixer for the determines the speed selection time. With the new larger longitudinal channels is built within the AST tracking range. cassettes, up to 90 minutes right into the CVR-75. Audio For automatic operation, :VR-75 (100 minutes PAL} recording level bar graphs and switchable the AST system incorporates a tsboth and playback time is available. Peak/VU are provided for each feature called Dynamic Motion JO minute These features, when channel, giving you optimum inute Control (DMC). DMC is capable combined with the perfor- monitoring capability. of "learning" a variable play mance of Betacam Sf, make profile and replaying it upon Audio/video confiac"c~ ca the CVR-75 ideal for high command. When production playback quality ENG/EFf, broadcast . deadlines are near, DMC can A second set of heads in replay, feeding a composite be a real time saver. the CVR-75 allows confidence editing system, or post playbackduring recording. This production recording Pictures at shuttle speed allows you to seeand hear what in the component To enhance the editing is being recorded during acquisi- domain. process, the CVR-751etsyou tion and editing sessions. view color video up to five times normal tape speed in both for- ir,te(face ward and reverse direction. When it comes to setting The easily accessedshuttle up your editing bay; the CVR-75 knob permits search speeds up offers real flexibility. The CVR-35, to 24X in either direction, with CVR-40, CVR-15,CVR-I0 and viewable monochrome pictures. other similarly controlled VTRs A microprocessor-controlled can be interfaced directly. servo and precise transport Control functions can be han- provide quick lockup-only 0.6 dled by the CVR-75,without an secondsfrom the stand-by mode. external edit controller. In]og mode the tape is If external control is synchronized to the rotation of desired, an RS-422 interface is the shuttle knob. Frame-by- provided for an VRC-2, ACE Micro T"or other edit frame advance of the tape in either direction can be controller. accomplishedwithout picture break-up by rotating the knob. *Dolby is a registered trademark of Licensing Corporation The CVR-75is equipped Multifunctional time Built-in Time Base Corrector Fast and easy installation with a built -in, full-featured code generator/reader with remote control The machine'scompact editor that allows both assemble In the editing suite, the An internal TBC provides size makes it a welcome addition edits and insert edits for Video, CVR-75is a versatile work- broadcast quality video output in any crowded production Audio 1 and 2, and time code. horse. Designed to meet the from the CVR-75,eliminating environment. The CVR-75can Pre-roll times are selectable. stringent requirements of the need for any additional be mounted into any standard Preview/Review functions can demanding editing sessions, signal processing equipment. 19-inchEIA rack, studio be engagedto check edit the machine provides a selection The advanceddigital console, or OB vehicle where accuracy. And edit points of time codes. dropout compensation circuitry space is at a premium. All determined by the use of in/out Besides Longitudinal Time ensures consistent high quality operational functions, including mark functions may be trimmed Code (LTC) with user bits, the picture performance. tape cassette insertion, are in either direction on a frame- CVR-75provides Vertical Inter- In addition to the integral front accessed. by-frame basis. val Time Code (VITC). TBC controls provided on the A secondary control panel CVR-75,remote adjustment is A new feature, Sc/H (sub- With the CVR-75,you containing switches and adjust- carrier to horizontal sync) phase always know exactly where you possible through a 15 pin ments for the TBC, audio indicators, are built right into are on the tape. The need for interface. routing/monitoring, record the CVR-75.These circuits shuttling back and forth to lockout, Dolby NR on/off, color monitor both the video input search for an exact insert or frame mode, and hour meter and output for correct RS-170A exit 'point is eliminated. can be accessedby simply phasing, assuring you of good pulling out the front panel's edits whether the CVR-75is the lower section. source or recorder. . From manufacturing through customer service and support, Ampex is committed to Betacam and Betacam SP. And we'll provide this support to any Betacam professional, whether our name is on the product or not.

A wide selection of equipment, Ampex and Betacam-the best Standard features options and accessories of both worlds VIDEO AUDIO Arnpex offers a complete Take a good look at the D ASTTMAutomatic Scan D Fourchannels, line of Betacam and Betacam SP Ampex line of Betacam Tracking with Dynamic 2 longitudinal,2 AFM cameras, portable recorders and products. They really do deliver Motion Control D Separaterecord and studio VTRs. the best of both worlds: a reli- D Integrated TBC with playbacklevel controls We also have a wide able, high-quality format, and a remote control for eachchannel selection of options andacces- supplier with a reputation for sories designed to help you customer service and support D SMPTE/EBU time code D Fourdiscrete audio level configure a Betacam system to that's second to none. generator/reader for LTC, bar graphswith selectable meet your specific production Besides Betacam, VITC or User Bits Peak/VUindicators requirements. Our informative Ampex offers a complete line of D Built -in character D Integratedmixer for Systems and Accessories Guide graphic~ systems, editors, Channels1 and2 generator offers configuration diagrams ADCjMeffects and switchers as D Capstan override D Low impedanceaudio that can help you plan your well as the finest Type "C" capability monitoroutputs for system. You can get a copy from VTRs in the world. No one separateor mixedoutput D Built -in Sc/H phase your nearest Ampex sales office provides comPletesystem indicators D Dolby C noisereduction or authorized Ampex Dealer. solutions like Ampex. D Record inhibit switch on longitudinalchannels with indicator D Multi-function hours meter ne of the most The SP stands for New longer playing timt notable improve- superior performance In response to industry ments in the evo- Betacam SP format demands, the Ampex Betacam lution of video production recordings use metal particle SP studio VTRs are designed to came in 1982 with the intro- tape. The finer particle struc- accommodateboth the conven- ductionofBetacam. This ture, higher coercivity and tional30 minute cassette as revolutionary format marked fundamental magnetic well as a new, longer playing the beginning of a new era in properties of the metal particle cassette. This larger cassette portability. tape provide: has a playing time of up to 90 min- Originally developed for D use of higher utes NTSC or loo minutes PAL. broadcast news gathering, carrier frequencies Betacam is used today as the D improved luminance and We're committed to Betacam acquisition format for all chrominance signal-to- From manufacturing types of production. But with noise ratio through service we're as com- new applications came de- D improved luminance mitted to Betacam and Betacam rnandsfor improvement in bandwidth SP as we are to all our products. picture and sound quality-as D improved K-factor and picture Our prompt technical well as longer play times. . detail reproduction support, speedy spare parts delivery and responsive field Betacam sp, developed as All these factors also service all translate into real a compatible extension to the contribute to a significant added value for Ampex customers. Betacam format, meets these improvement in multi-genera- And we provide this ser- needs while maintaining the tion performance. reliability and durability of vice to all Betacam professionals the original format. Either Four audio channels with worldwide-whether our name format, recorded on a 30- performance to match the video is on the product or not. minute cassette, will play- Audio quality of Betacam back in all existing and new SP takes a step up as well. *Betacam and Betacam SP are trademarks of Corporation Betacam products. In addition to better speci- Best of all, users can now fications on the two longitudinal choose operation on Betacam tracks, Betacam SP adds two or Betacam sp, as best meets audio frequency-modulated their production require- (AFM) channels for studio- ments-without having to quality sound. replace existing equipment. CVR-75 RECORDER - ":ICATIONS

NTSC NTSC PAL/SECAM PAL/SECAM

VIDEO OXIDE TAPE METAL PARTICLE TAPE OXIDE TAPE METAL PARTICLE TAPE Bandwidth, luminance 30/Hz to 41 MHz 30 Hz to 45 MHz 25fHz to 40 MHz 25 Hz to 55 MHz +0.5/-6.0 dB +05/-30 dB +0.5/-6.0 dB +05/-30 de Chrominance,R-Y/B-Y 30 Hz to 15 MHz 30 Hz to 15 MHz 25 Hz to 15 MHz 25 Hz to 1.5 MHz +0.5/-3.0 dB +05/-3.0 dB +05/-30 dB +05/-3.0 dB S/N Luminance 48 dB 51 dB 46 dB 48 dB Chrominance, amplitude 50 dB 55 dB 49 dB 50 dB phase 50 dB 55 dB 49 dB 50 dB K-factor (2T pulse) Less than 3% Less than 2% Less than 3% Less than 2% Differential gain Less than 3% Less than 2% Less than 3% Less than 2% Differential phase Less than 3' Less than 2' Less than 3' Less than 2' Chrominance/luminance Less than 20 nsec PAL Less than 20 nsec PAL Less than 20 nsec Less than 20 nsec Less than 50 nsec SECAM Less than 50 nsec SECAM ~-~--- AUDIO LONGITUDINAL LONGITUDINAL AFM OXIDE TAPE METAL PARTICLE TAPE METAL PARTICLE TAPE Frequency response 50 Hz to 15 KHz :t3 dB 50 Hz to 15 KHz 1/-2 dB 20 Hz to 20 KHz +05/-2.0 dB S/N 50 dB (3% distortion level, 54 dB (3% distortion level, without NR system) without NR system) Dynamic range N/A N/A Morethan85dB Phase difference N/A :t20 degrees at 15 KHz :!:10 degrees at 20 KHz Distortion (1 KHz ret ievel) Less than 2% Less than 1% Less than 05% Wow and flutter LessthanO.l0%rms LessthanOl0%rms N/A Crosstalk N/A -65 dB -65 dB Depth of Erasure More than 70 dB More than 70 dB N/A SIGNAL Video (75 Ohms) ~~-~- 10V p-p

INPUTS Ref video (75 Ohms) 1.0V p-p, :!:03V Dub/component (75 Ohms) (12-pin connector) Luminance 10V P-P, sync negative Chrominance, R-Y/B-Y 07V P-P (75% color bars) Component (75 Ohms) (3 BNC connector) Y. 10V p-p, sync negative R-Y/B-Y 07V p-p (100% color bars) Audio Ch 1/2/3/4 Low -60 dB, 3K Ohms, balanced High +4 dB, 600 Ohms, 10K Ohms balanced -!imecode-- °~~~ 600 Ohms b~~d

SIGNAL Video 1 (75 Ohms) cOV P-P. sync negative OUTPUTS Video 2 (75 Ohms) Composite video 10V p-p, sync negative Non-composite video 0714V p-p/NTSC 07V 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, R-Y/B-Y 07V p-p (75% color bars) Component (75 Ohms) (3 BNC connector) Y 10V p-p, sync negative R-Y/B-Y 07Vp-p(100%colorbars) 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 level :!:3 dB ~---~

ADJUSTMENT Chroma level :!:3 dB RANGE Set-up level/black level 0 to +15 IRE Hue/burst chroma phase :!:15° System SC phase 360° p-p System sync phase +3 to -1 I'sec Chrominance/luminance delay :!:50 nsec

GENERAL Record/piayback time 90 minJNTSC 100 minJPAL/SECAM Shut tie time Less than 3 min. with 90 min cassette (:!:32X play speed) Variable play speed -1 thru still to +2X play speed (with AST) Search speed, Shuttle Still, 1/30,1/10,1/5, 1/2, 1, 2, 5 and 24 times normai forward and reverse Variable -1, -1/2, -1/5, -1/10, -1/30, still, 1/30,1/10,1/5, 1/2,1 and 2 times normal speed, forward/reverse Jog Frame-by-frame, forward and reverse Servo Lock Less than 06 seconds from Stand-by mode Tape speed 1186 cm/sec/NTSC 10 15 cm/sec/PAL/SECAM Dimensions 218 mm (86 in) H x 427 mm (168 in) W x 520 mm (205 in) D Weight 30 kg (66 Ib) Temperature, Operating 5°Cto+40°C(41°Fto104°F) Storage -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) Humidity Less than 80% RH Power requirements AC 90V to 265V, 48 to 64 Hz Power consumption 210W

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