BMC-200
Sony 1983
Betamax BMC-200



Specifications

System

Video recording system
Rotary double-azimuth single-head,
Helical scanning FM system
Usable cassettes
Cassettes having the mark β
Tape speed
2.0 cm/sec (βII)
Maximum recording time
3 hours 20 min (βII)
(with L-830 video cassette)
Audio frequency response
50-8,000 Hz (βII)
(using an external microphone)
Pickup tube
1/2-inch SMF Trinicon tube
Lens
Combined 6x power zoom lens
f9 mm (F1.2)-54 mm
(F1.4) with macro
Filter diameter: 52mm
Autofocus system
TCL autofocus
Color temperature selector
Built-in 2-step filter
(3200°K/5500°K)
Minimum illumination
35 lux
Illumination range
35 lux to 100,000 lux
(3.3 to 9294 footcandles),
automatic sensitivity and iris

Inputs and outputs

DC IN 9.6 V jack
9.6 V dc
EARPHONE jack
Minijack, -26 dBs, 8-ohm impedance
REMOTE jack
Minijack
MIC jack
Minijack, -65 dBs, Low impedance

General

Power requirements
9.6 V
Power consumption
9.5 W
Operating temperature
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Dimensions
Approx. 126 x 221 x 359 mm (w/h/d)
(5 x 8¾ x 14⅛ inches)
when packed
Weight
2.64 kg (5 lb 13 oz) Betamovie only
Viewfinder
TTL optical system,
Eyesight correction adjustable
(+2 - -4 DP)
Microphone
Built-in electret condenser mic
Accessories supplied
NP-11 battery pack...1
AC-M110 ac power adaptor...1
(US, Canadian model)
AC-M110E ac power adaptor...1
(E model)
Eye cup cover... 1
Shoulder strap...1
Decal...1