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                   GY-X2BU 3-CCD S-VHS CAMCORDER

SPECIFICATIONS

CAMERA SECTION
Image pickup device              : 1/2-inch interline CCDs
Color separation optical system  : 3-color separation prism
Number of effective pixels       : 380,000 pixels
Color system                     : NTSC (R-Y, B-Y encoder)
Color bars                       : SMPTE Type
Sync system                      : Internal/external sync (auto)
Lens mount                       : Bayonet system (FB 35.74 mm, 
                                   1/2" CCD cameras)
Optical filter                   : 3200 K, 5600 K, 5600 K + ND
Sensitivity                      : F8, 2000 lux
Gain                             : 0, +9 dB, +18 dB, LOLUX, ALC
Minimum illumination             : 7.5 lux with F1.4, +18 dB gain
Lolux minimum illumination       : 1.5 lux with F1.4
S/N ratio                        : 62 dB (typical)
Horizontal resolution            : 750 lines (luminance signal)
Contour correction               : Horizontal: dual-edged;
                                   Vertical: dual-edged
Shutter speed                    : 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 
                                   1/2000, variable
Variable scan                    : 60.1 Hz to 2084.6 Hz
White balance                    : 2 auto while memories, 
                                   1 preset and Full-Time Auto White

VTR SECTION

Format                           : S-VHS standard
Drum                             : Full-size
Tape speed                       : 33.35 mm/sec.
Record/playback time             : 120 min. (with T-120 cassette)
Hi-Fi sound dynamic range        : More than 80 dB
Horizontal resolution (color)    : 400 lines or more (S-VHS mode)
240 lines or more (VHS mode)
Video S/N ratio (color)          : 46 dB (S-VHS mode), 45 dB (VHS mode)
Audio S/N ratio                  : 48 dB (NR: ON), 44 dB (NR: OFF)

INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNALS
Video signal output              : 1.0V(p-p)/75 ohms (BNC)
Lens                             : 12-pin connector
Y/C signal output                : Y: 1.0V(p-p)/75 ohms,
                                   C: 0.286V(p-p)/75 ohms (Burst), 
                                   7-pin connector
Power requirement                : +12V DC (Normal)
                                   10.5V to 18V DC (Permissible 
                                   battery range for short duration time)
Genlock input                    : VBS 1.0V(p-p) or 
                                   BB 0.43V(p-p)/75 ohms (BNC)
Microphone input                 : -52 dBs (6-pin), unbalanced
Audio input                      : +4 dBs/10 kohms (select the switch)
                                   -60 dBs/3 kohms (select the switch), 
                                   (XLR3), balanced, 2 inputs
Audio output                     : -6 dBs/1 kohm (RCA), unbalanced
Earphone output                  : -60 dBs to -12 dBs/8 ohms (3.5 mini-jack)

GENERAL
Power consumption                : 25.2W (including the lens 
                                   and 1.5-inch viewfinder)
Weight                           : Approx. 6k@ (13 Ibs.) 
                                   (incl. 1.5-inch viewfinder)
Operating temperature range      : 0 C to +40 C (+32-F to +104-F)
Storage temperature range        : -20 C to +60 C (-4-F to +140-F)