The HDL-37 compact HDTV 3CCD camera features a newly develoed 2/3-inch 2,000,000-pixel CCD image sensor to deliver outstanding image quality and resolution that compares to a 1-inch 2,000,000-pixel CCD counterpart. Also 2/3-inch 2,200,000-pixel CCDs are available as an option. In addition, an unprecedented reduction in camera head size is achieved in a HDTV camera. The HDL-37 will find use in various applications beyond the traditional concepts of HDTV cameras. The world of exceptional image quality will gain even more familiarity and take on a new dimension.

• Newly developed 2/3-inch 2,000,000 pixel CCDs image sensor 
  The HDL-37 delivers high image quality and high resolution (sensitivity of 2000 lx, f8.0/critical resolution of 1000 TVL), while achieving a substantial reduction in camera head size (W72 x H103 x D109mm/0.95kg approx.), as compared to conventional compact HDTV cameras. And also 2/3-inch 2,200,000 pixel CCDs (1080i) are available as an option.

• Two types of camera control units
  Camera control units come in two types: the CCU-37, a newly developed digital unit, and the CCU-30 that boasts field-proven reliability and a good track record for use with the HDL-30 Series.

• Digital video circuitry
  The CCU-37 sports digital video circuitry based on 10bit A/D conversion.  Nonlinear processing performed by gamma correction and other circuits is digitized, with digital contour correction and other circuits, thereby  realizing high picture quality with consistent stability and enhanced  reliability. Digital processing also allows for a variety of special functions.

• Flexible cable employed 
  When the camera head is away from the CCU-37, within a distance of 30  meters, a thin, flexible cable ( 0 9.4mm) can be used. The distance  between the camera head and CCU-37 can be extended up to 200 meters.  (With the CCU-30, the distance can be extended up to 100 meters.)

• Component serial digital video signal output supported
  By attaching the HD-SDI adapter (optional) to the CCU-37, a component  serial digital video signal output can be provided. Because noncompressed digital transmission can be implemented, high-quality video can be transmitted without degradation of image quality.

• Operation with existing facilities also considered
  When the HVC-37 high-performance down-converter (optional) is connected to the CCU-37, broadcast-quality NTSC video output can be delivered.