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