JVC KY-F55BU Specification

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KY-F55BU

1/3-Inch 3-CCD High Resolution Color Video Camera

FEATURES

 38 Million Pixel CCD
 C-Mount Compatibility
 Random Trigger Function
 Slow Shutter for High Sensitivity
 High-Resolution Mode (Frame Mode)
 Variable Speed Electronic Shutter
 Compact and Lightweight
 SMPTE Type Color Bar Generator
 Full-time Auto/Manual White Balance and

Two Auto White Memories

 Widerange of Exposure Adjustment
 Enhanced Automatic Level Control (ALC)

with Extended Electronic Iris (EEI)

 Wide Range of Video Outputs
 Auto Internal Sync/External Sync Switching
 Flexible Camera Mountings
 RS-232C Interface Capability (Camera

Control)

ARCHITECTS’ AND ENGINEERS’ BID SPECIFICATION

The color IT CCD camera shall be JVC Model KY-F55BU or equivalent. The KY-F55BU
camera shall incorporate a 1/3" interline transfer CCD for reducing smear, 380,000 [768(H)
x 494(V)] effective pixels, achieve a lower smear and high sensitivity of 2000 lx at f/5.6. The
camera shall display outstanding 750 lines of horizontal resolution and a S/N ratio of 60dB.
The camera shall be C-mount selectable. The KY-F55BU shall offer user-friendly on-screen
set-up and adjustment of camera setting plus many other features. A special menu shall
allow fine adjustment of color, master black and counter level. The KY-F55BU shall provide
a variety of synchronization modes. They shall provide color genlock to help ensure
optimum performance with image processors and screen splitters. The power source for
the KY-F55BU shall be 12V DC. All units must be UL listed.

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KY-F55BU

System

Dimensions

Specifications

Image pickup device 1/3-inch interline CCD x 3 (R, G, B)
Color separation optical system 1/3-inch F1.4 RGB 3-color separation prism
Number of pixels (effective) 768 (H) x 494 (V)
Color system Wideband R-Y, B-Y encoder
Synchronizing system Internal/external
Genlocking input Composite video signal, VBS, BB, 1 V(p-p),

75-ohm (or black burst signal) BNC
Color bar generator Built-in, SMPTE type (NTSC)
Lens mount C-mount
Sensitivity F5.6, 2000 lx
Sensitivity selection (Through remote control); 0 dB/6 dB/9 dB/

12 dB/18 dB/ALC + EEI (Through camera);

0 dB/ALC/EEI/ALC + EEI
S/N ratio 60 dB (typical)
Registration 0.05% (excluding lens characteristics)
Horizontal resolution 750 TV lines (Y channel) 580 TV lines (R, G, B)
Contour correction Adjustable through remote

control unit RM-LP55U

Horizontal dual-edged
Vertical single-edged

Video signal output

Composite video signal VBS 1 V(p-p), 75 ohm
R/G/B signals 0.7 V(p-p), 75 ohm
Composite sync signal 2 V(p-p), 75 ohm

Y/C 358 output Y signal 1 V(p-p), 75 ohm

C signal 0.286 V(p-p), (burst level) 75 ohm
Electronic shutter speed 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 sec.
Variable scan 1/60.3 to 1/2077.6
Trigger connector 5-pin, 5V(p-p)
Lens pin connector 8-pin, applicable to the HZ-615MDU,

HZ-610MDU and HZ-G6350U
Remote input Compatible with the RM-LP55U convertible to

RS-232C with optional VC-P893U/894U
Power source 12 V DC (10.5 to 15 V), 7.5 W

(Camera head only)
Operating temperature range 23°F to 104°F (-5°C to +40°C)
Weight 1.1 lbs. (490g) (without lens)

2-9/16 (64)

5-1/4 (133)

4-3/4 (120)

2-13/16 (70)

2-5/8 (66)

Options

T14x5.5MDU

14:1
Motorized
zoom lens

HZ-G6350U

Variable focal lens

•C-mount for 1/3"
3-CCD camera

•Focal length: 5
mm to 8mm

HZ-M161U

Nikon
microscope
adapter
For use with
X2, Y2 series
microscope

HZ-M162U

Olympus
microscope
adapter
For use with
BH2, BX series
microscope

HZ-M163U

Zeiss
microscope
adapter
For use with
AXIO series
microscope

RM-LP55U

Camera remote
control unit

AA-P700U

AC power adapter
(Normal use)

AA-P700MDU

AC power adapter
(For UL2601)