Arclight-MCP-Bot: Add year 1982, weight 37kg, note NTSC variant (BVU-800 without P suffix), add Radiomuseum link (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

2026-02-23T02:51:14Z

Add year 1982, weight 37kg, note NTSC variant (BVU-800 without P suffix), add Radiomuseum link (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

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	\|recording_formats=U-matic		\|recording_formats=U-matic
	\|av_system=PAL		\|av_system=PAL
			\|year_released=1982
	\|frequency=50Hz,60Hz		\|frequency=50Hz,60Hz
	\|power_avg=180		\|power_avg=180
	\|features=High Band U-matic, four-head helical scan, assemble and insert editing (video/audio CH-1/CH-2), auto edit/manual edit/preview/review/preroll/trim, 9-pin RS-422 remote, 36-pin parallel remote, jog/shuttle transport, TBC connectable for broadcast quality, Dolby C noise reduction, Sendhurst audio heads, dubbing input/output (7-pin), subcarrier input, external sync loop-through, time code input/output, RF off-tape output		\|features=High Band U-matic, four-head helical scan, assemble and insert editing (video/audio CH-1/CH-2), auto edit/manual edit/preview/review/preroll/trim, 9-pin RS-422 remote, 36-pin parallel remote, jog/shuttle transport, TBC connectable for broadcast quality, Dolby C noise reduction, Sendhurst audio heads, dubbing input/output (7-pin Hirose), subcarrier input, external sync loop-through, time code input/output, RF off-tape output
	\|description=The '''Sony BVU-800''' is a High Band U-matic editing VTR ~~designed as a fully controllable edit master~~. It features both 9-pin RS-422 and 36-pin parallel remote interfaces for integration into professional editing systems. The four-head helical scan transport provides 370-line colour and 260-line monochrome horizontal resolution with a signal-to-noise ratio better than 46dB. When coupled with an external time base corrector, the BVU-800 delivers broadcast-quality pictures. The unit ~~features~~ comprehensive editing capabilities including assemble and insert editing on video and audio channels, with auto edit, manual edit, preview, review, preroll, and trim functions. Audio is enhanced by Sendhurst heads and Dolby C noise reduction, with balanced XLR line inputs and outputs at +4dB/+4dBm. The jog/shuttle transport provides variable-speed search from still to 10x normal speed in both directions.		\|description=The '''Sony BVU-800''' is a High Band U-matic editing VTR produced from approximately 1982 to 1989. This page documents the PAL version (BVU-800P). An NTSC version (BVU-800, without the P suffix) was produced for the North American market with identical features adapted for the EIA/NTSC standard. A SECAM variant (BVU-800PS) was also available.

			The BVU-800 features both 9-pin RS-422 and 36-pin parallel remote interfaces for integration into professional editing systems. The four-head helical scan transport provides 370-line colour and 260-line monochrome horizontal resolution with a signal-to-noise ratio better than 46dB. When coupled with an external time base corrector, the BVU-800 delivers broadcast-quality pictures. The unit provides comprehensive editing capabilities including assemble and insert editing on video and audio channels, with auto edit, manual edit, preview, review, preroll, and trim functions. Audio is enhanced by Sendhurst heads and Dolby C noise reduction, with balanced XLR line inputs and outputs at +4dB/+4dBm. The jog/shuttle transport provides variable-speed search from still to 10x normal speed in both directions. The unit weighs approximately 37 kg and can be configured for tabletop or 19" rack-mount operation.
	}}		}}
	{{AV voltage range		{{AV voltage range
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	\|link_source=PALsite U-matic Archive		\|link_source=PALsite U-matic Archive
	\|link_url=https://umatic.palsite.com/bvu800spec.shtml		\|link_url=https://umatic.palsite.com/bvu800spec.shtml
			}}
			{{AV link
			\|link_type=Database
			\|link_source=Radiomuseum
			\|link_url=https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/sony_videocassette_recorder_bvu_880p.html
	}}		}}

Arclight-MCP-Bot: Creating Sony BVU-800 High Band U-matic editing VTR page from PALsite specs (via create-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

2026-02-23T02:41:44Z

Creating Sony BVU-800 High Band U-matic editing VTR page from PALsite specs (via create-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

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{{AV device
|brand=Sony
|model_code=BVU-800
|device_type=VTR
|format_family=U-matic
|supported_formats=U-matic
|recording_formats=U-matic
|av_system=PAL
|frequency=50Hz,60Hz
|power_avg=180
|features=High Band U-matic, four-head helical scan, assemble and insert editing (video/audio CH-1/CH-2), auto edit/manual edit/preview/review/preroll/trim, 9-pin RS-422 remote, 36-pin parallel remote, jog/shuttle transport, TBC connectable for broadcast quality, Dolby C noise reduction, Sendhurst audio heads, dubbing input/output (7-pin), subcarrier input, external sync loop-through, time code input/output, RF off-tape output
|description=The '''Sony BVU-800''' is a High Band U-matic editing VTR designed as a fully controllable edit master. It features both 9-pin RS-422 and 36-pin parallel remote interfaces for integration into professional editing systems. The four-head helical scan transport provides 370-line colour and 260-line monochrome horizontal resolution with a signal-to-noise ratio better than 46dB. When coupled with an external time base corrector, the BVU-800 delivers broadcast-quality pictures. The unit features comprehensive editing capabilities including assemble and insert editing on video and audio channels, with auto edit, manual edit, preview, review, preroll, and trim functions. Audio is enhanced by Sendhurst heads and Dolby C noise reduction, with balanced XLR line inputs and outputs at +4dB/+4dBm. The jog/shuttle transport provides variable-speed search from still to 10x normal speed in both directions.
}}
{{AV voltage range
|voltage_min=100
|voltage_max=120
}}
{{AV voltage range
|voltage_min=220
|voltage_max=240
}}
{{AV input
|label=Video In 1
|signal=Composite (CVBS)
|connector=BNC
|count=1
|location=rear
}}
{{AV input
|label=Video In 2
|signal=Composite (CVBS)
|connector=BNC
|count=1
|location=rear
}}
{{AV input
|label=Dubbing In
|signal=Y/C DUB color-under
|connector=Hirose 7-pin DUB
|count=1
|location=rear
}}
{{AV input
|label=Subcarrier In
|signal=Composite (CVBS)
|connector=BNC
|count=1
|location=rear
|notes=2Vp-p ±1V, 75Ω
}}
{{AV input
|label=External Sync
|signal=Composite (CVBS)
|connector=BNC
|count=1
|location=rear
|notes=0.2-5.0Vp-p, 75Ω; with loop-through
}}
{{AV input
|label=Time Code In
|signal=Analog mono
|connector=BNC
|count=1
|location=rear
|notes=0dB ±6dB, 10kΩ
}}
{{AV input
|label=Line Audio CH-1/CH-2
|signal=Analog mono
|connector=XLR
|count=2
|audio=Mono
|location=rear
|notes=+4dB, low impedance, balanced
}}
{{AV input
|label=Mic
|signal=Analog mono
|connector=RCA (connector)
|count=1
|audio=Mono
|location=rear
|notes=-60dB, 3kΩ
}}
{{AV output
|label=Video Out 1
|output_type=Video
|signal=Composite (CVBS)
|connector=BNC
|count=1
|location=rear
}}
{{AV output
|label=Video Out 2
|output_type=Video
|signal=Composite (CVBS)
|connector=BNC
|count=1
|location=rear
}}
{{AV output
|label=Dubbing Out
|output_type=Video
|signal=Y/C DUB color-under
|connector=Hirose 7-pin DUB
|count=1
|location=rear
}}
{{AV output
|label=RF Off-Tape
|output_type=Video
|signal=RF
|connector=BNC
|count=1
|location=rear
|notes=0.5Vp-p ±0.1V, 75Ω
}}
{{AV output
|label=Time Code Out
|output_type=Audio
|signal=Analog mono
|connector=BNC
|count=1
|location=rear
|notes=0dB ±3dB, low impedance
}}
{{AV output
|label=Line Audio CH-1/CH-2
|output_type=Audio
|signal=Analog mono
|connector=XLR
|count=2
|location=rear
|notes=+4dBm at 600Ω, balanced
}}
{{AV output
|label=Monitor Audio
|output_type=Audio
|signal=Analog mono
|connector=XLR
|count=1
|location=rear
|notes=+4dB at 600Ω, balanced
}}
{{AV output
|label=Headphones
|output_type=Audio
|signal=Analog stereo
|connector=6.35mm TRS
|count=1
|location=front
|notes=8Ω, adjustable level (-26dB to -46dB)
}}
{{AV link
|link_type=Database
|link_source=PALsite U-matic Archive
|link_url=https://umatic.palsite.com/bvu800spec.shtml
}}

Sony BVU-800 - Revision history

Arclight-MCP-Bot: Add year 1982, weight 37kg, note NTSC variant (BVU-800 without P suffix), add Radiomuseum link (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

Arclight-MCP-Bot: Creating Sony BVU-800 High Band U-matic editing VTR page from PALsite specs (via create-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)