HDCAM

Overview

Leading-edge technology for outstanding HD broadcast quality

Fujifilm HD331 videocassettes offer the high output and low noise that high-quality HDTV broadcasting demands. High C/N and a low error rate are assured by newly developed ultrafine metal magnetic particles and a magnetic layer polished to mirror-like smoothness by our Super Calendering technology. Thanks to a strong new binder material and long-lasting lubricant, tape transport stability and durability are also superb.

Newly Developed Magnetic Particles and Proprietary Super Calendering Technology for High C/N and a Low Error Rate

Newly developed ultrafine high-output metal magnetic particles are densely and evenly packed to achieve both high output and low noise. As a result, high C/N characteristics are offered at all wavelengths. In addition, our proprietary Super Calendering technology gives the magnetic layer a super-smooth surface that ensures stable head contact for a high C/N ratio and low error rate even for the short-wavelength digital recording demanded by HDCAM systems.

Stable Tape Transport and High Durability Even Under the Extreme Demands of ENG/EFP

A newly developed binder with strong adhesion characteristics and an optimized lubricant help keep heads clean, preventing dropouts and the error rate from increasing. Even during the repeated still and high-speed shuttle operations of editing, or under the extreme demands of ENG/EFP fieldwork, stable tape transport and high reliability are assured.

New Reel Offers Superior Winding Characteristics

New reel design assures that air is evenly expelled from the reel during high-speed shuttle operation to prevent air from being 'wound in' to the tape. As a result, tape is more evenly wound onto the reel, and protection against damage caused by dropping or impact is significantly improved.

Superior Storage Characteristics Keep Image Archives Safe During Long-Term Storage

An extremely thin and uniform layer of special anti-oxidant material is applied to the surface of each metal magnetic particle. This prevents magnetic performance from deteriorating during long-term storage and ensures that the C/N ratio remains high. In addition, proprietary Fujifilm technologies are used to keep tape shrinkage to an absolute minimum during archival storage. As a result, mistracking caused by track pattern dimension change is prevented, and consistently superior playback performance is ensured even after long-term storage.

Technical Data

Magnetic Properties
Coercivity (Hc) 131 kA/m
Retentivity (Br) 300 mT
Physical Properties
Thickness Magnetic Layer 3 µm
Total 14 µm
Tape Width 12.65 mm
Yield Strength 40 N
Residual Elongation 0.04%
Performance
Video RF Output 0 dB*
Video C/N 0 dB*
Audio Frequency Response 0 dB*

Note

  • The figures marked with * are comparisons with Fujifilm reference tape.
  • Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Line-up

Size Tape Length Recording Time Dimensions Weight
(With case)
Cassette Shell Case
6S 43
+2m -0m
(141ft.)		 6min. 156 x 96 x 25 mm 172 x 112 x 31 mm 250 g
(0.55 lbs.)
12S 78
+2m -0m
(256ft.)		 12min. 260 g
(0.57 lbs.)
22S 136
+2m -0m
(446ft.)		 22min. 280 g
(0.62 lbs.)
32S 195
+2m -0m
(640ft.)		 32min. 290 g
(0.64 lbs.)
40S 241
+2m -0m
(791ft.)		 40min. 305 g
(0.67 lbs.)
34L 206
+2m -0m
(676ft.)		 34min. 254 x 145 x 25 mm 272 x 162 x 33 mm 640 g
(1.41 lbs.)
64L 382
+2m -0m
(1,253ft.)		 64min. 690 g
(1.52 lbs.)
94L 557
+2m -0m
(1,828ft.)		 94min. 740 g
(1.63 lbs.)
124L 732
+2m -0m
(2,402ft.)		 124min. 790 g
(1.74 lbs.)

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