BMC-500
Sony 1985
Betamax BMC-500



Specifications

System

Video recording system
Rotary four-head helical scanning
Video Signal
CCIR standards, PAL colour
Audio frequency response
50Hz to 10,000Hz
Audio S/N
Better than 40dB

Inputs and outputs

Audio input
From built in Microphone or
3.5mm Jack, unbalanced
Power
DC power socket
Earphone
3.5mm Jack
Remote Pause
3.5mm Jack

Tape transport

Tape speed
18.73 mm/sec.
Maximum recording time
2 hours 10 min. (with Sony L-500 cassette)
3 hours 15 min. (with L-750)

Camera

Pickup Tube
CCD
Minimum Illumination
28 Lux
Lens
6X Power Zoom with
macro focusing.

General

Power requirements
9.6 V DC from NP-11 battery
or external DC supply
Dimensions
Approx. 146 x 117 x 374 mm (w/h/d)
including projecting parts and controls
Weight
Approx. 2.49 kg ( without battery )