The Z-4000W incorporates the latest technological advancements for the professional and broadcast market.

Hitachi has once again elevated the standard by which professional video cameras are judged with the introduction of our Z-4000W. This latest generation of Z-camera has improved performance over previous models by the incorporation of the newest electronic devices and circuit designs. Popular features such as aspect ratio switching have been retained to facilitate TV program production for SDTV in 4:3 and HDTV in 16:9. Pristine picture quality in both aspect ratios is provided by the use of new high-performance CCD imaging devices. These new CCDs bring to reality never before seen performance in the areas of picture quietness, highlight smear suppression and object depth-of-field characteristics. Hitachi's Digital Signal Processing now benefits from an increased dynamic range and resolution offered by the latest generation of 12 bit Analog to Digital converters at the output of the CCD imaging device.

The new ADCs make it possible to eliminate analog pre-processing associated with older devices thereby decreasing the manipulation of the image signal prior to digital processing. Hitachi's latest Digital Signal Processor VLSIC is at the heart of the Z-4000W's upgraded performance. The new DSP offers superior color rendition and reproduction characteristics while offering the highest accuracy in edge definition. This translates to cleaner, sharper images. Also performed in the digital domain within the Z-4000W's DSP device, are video signal encoding and advanced noise reduction for low-light scenes.

The Z-4000W camera is also easily configured for studio use. Hitachi's newly designed FM-modulated triax system has also been improved over previous systems. The newer features include extended cable distance between camera control unit and camera head, lower noise figures and higher signal to noise ratio. The technology, newly added features, and performance of the Z-4000W camera will guarantee the best in quality video production at a reasonable price.

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