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Dockable Recorder

BR-D40
(U:NTSC /E:PAL)
[MULTI-BRAND DOCKING CAPABILITY]

This shows U-model.

Features

High picture-quality with 3.3: 1 compression and 8-bit 4:2:2 component digital recording at 50 Mbps
Up to 2 hours (124 minutes) of uninterrupted recording
Robust 1/2 inch cassette
Docks directly to JVC professional camera KY-D29, KY-27, and KY-19
Docks with older JVC cameras such as KY-15 and KY-25 with optional adapter
Docks with Sony DXC-D30, 537 and 637, Hitachi and Ikegami cameras with optional adapters
Two 16-bit, 48 kHz PCM audio channels
Records two cue audio tracks
10x picture search both directions
Built-in SMPTE/EBU time code reader/generator with external input and output, dual time code recording
Time code generator may be externally locked. Jam sync seamless time code possible on edits
Built-in time code generator
Quick review function
Large LCD display indicates time code, modes and functions
Analog signal outputs: composite video + audio
Color video playback
Phantom power supply for microphone inputs
Heavy duty die-cast chassis with ceramic rollers and center rotating head design for extremely long life
Sapphire flanges and tape cleaner for carefree operation
Fully menu configurable
Automatic editing function (AEF) for smooth cuts
Built-in monitor speaker and earphone jack

Specifications

[GENERAL]

Format: D-9

Tape: 1/2-inch metal particle

Power requiremen: DC 11 to 15 V

Camera power supply: 12 V, max. 1.7 A (max. 20 W)

Power consumption: Max. 28 W, rec. 22 W

Dimensions (WHD): 301 x 266 x 142 mm (11-7/8" x 10-1/2" x 5-5/8")

Weight: Approx. 3.9 kg (8.6 lbs.)

Temperature Operating: 0 degrees C to 40 degrees C (32 degreesF to 104 degreesF)
Storage: -20 degrees C to 60 degrees C (-4 degreesF to 140 degreesF)

Humidity: 30% to 80%

Tape speed: 57.737 mm/s

Recording time: 124 minutes (using DS-124 tape)

Picture search: +-32 times with visible color picture (forward & reverse)

FF/REW time: Approx. 3 minutes (with DS-104 tape)

Slow motion: +-1/3 times with full picture quality (requires remote control)

Rotation speed: 4500 rpm

Tracks: 2 audio cue, 1 control, 10 video/audio per frame (NTSC), 12 tracks (PAL)

Track pitch: 20 um

Head drum: 62 mm (same as S-VHS)

[VIDEO]

Sampling: 4:2:2, 8-bit Y: 13.5 MHz R-Y/B-Y: 6.75 MHz

Compression: 3.3:1 DCT based intraframe coding

Data rate: 50 Mbps

Input: Camera (component) Y: 1 Vp-p R-Y/B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p 75 ohms, unbalanced

Output: Line: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced

[AUDIO]

Input: Camera: -20 dBs, 3 kohms, balanced
Line: -60/+4 dBs, 10 kohms/3 kohms, balanced

Output: Line: -6 dBs, low impedance, unbalanced
Headphones: Infinity to -17 dBs, low impedance

Number of tracks: PCM x 2, cue track x 2

Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +1/-1.5 dB (PCM)

Dynamic range: 85 dB or more (PCM)

Wow & flutter: Less than measurable limit

[TIME CODE]

Input: 0 +- 6 dBs, high impedance unbalanced
Output: 0 +- 6 dBs, low impedance, unbalanced