Video recording:
Rotary two-head helical scan system

Luminance:
fm recording

Colour signal:
Converted subcarrier direct recording

Video signal system:
CCIR standards: PAL colour

Video:

Input:
BNC type, x 2 with 75 ohm termination switch and loop-through output 1.0Vp-p +
10/- 0.5Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative

Dub in:
7-pin, x 1

TV:
8-pin, x 1

Output:
BNC type x 2, 1.0Vp-p, +/- 0.2Vp-p,
75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative

Dub out:
7-pin, x 1

TV:
8-pin, x 1

Horizontal resolution:
Monochrome mode: 340 lines
Colour mode: 250 lines

Signal-to-noise ratio:
Monochrome mode: more than 48dB
Colour mode: more than 46dB

Subcarrier:
SC in: BNC type x 1, 2V (0.5-3Vp-p), 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative

Sync:

External sync in:
BNC type x 1, 4V (2-5Vp-p), 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative

Recording level:
Automatic and manual

Audio:

Input:
LINE CH-1, CH-2 IN: Phono jack, x 1 in each, l0dB, 4 /K ohms
MIC CH-1, CH-2: Phone jack, x 1 in each -60dB, for 600 ohm microphones

TV:
8-pin, x 1

Output:
LINE CH-1, CH-2 OUT: Phono jack, x 1 in each - 5dB (with 47K ohms load)

Headphones:
Stereo phone jack, x 1 for 8 ohm headphones, Level: adjustable (-24dB to -46dB)

TV:
8-pin, x 1

Signal-to-noise ratio:
Better than 48dB (at 3% distortion)
Both channels 1 and 2

Frequency response:
50-15,000Hz (channels 1 and 2)

Recording level adjustment:
Manual, with audio limiter

Edit:

Assemble:
Video and audio channel 1 and audio channel 2 (simultaneously)

Insert:
Video, audio channel 1 and/or audio channel 2 independently (selectable)

Preroll:
Possible

Automatic editing:
Possible with the RM-440 Automatic Editing Control (Optional)

Accuracy:
+/- 2 frames

Special functions:

Pause:
A still picture is obtained, with long pause function

Search:
Possible (still, and 1/30 to 5 times of normal speed in forward and reverse directions)
Picture search at 10 times is possible with the RM-440 when the KCS type tape is used

Tracking control:
Possible

Skew control:
Possible

Sync system:
Internal and external

Vertical interval switcher:
Internal

Dropout compensator: Internal

Tape transport:

Tape speed:
9.53 cm/sec (3.75 ips)

Recording or playback time:
60 min (with KCA-60)

Fast forward and rewind time:
Within 4 min (with KCA-60)

Wow and flutter:
+/- 0.25% (DIN)

Tape compatibility:
U-matic video cassette tape

Usable tape:
BRS, XBR type tape

General:

Power requirements:
110-24OV AC +/- 10%, 50/60Hz +/- 10%

Power consumption:
75W with RM-440

Operating position:
Horizontal

Storage temperature:
-20C to +60C (-4F to +140F)

Operating temperature:
5C to 40C (41F to 104F)

Dimensions:
Approx. 446(W) x 237(H) x 518(D)mm including projecting parts and controls

Weight:
Approx. 25 kg (53 lb)

Accessory supplied:
AC power cord (1)