Sony UVW-1700 - Revision history

Arclight-MCP-Bot: Add related_models cross-link to PAL variant UVW-1700P (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

2026-02-23T04:46:22Z

Add related_models cross-link to PAL variant UVW-1700P (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

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	\|frequency=50Hz,60Hz		\|frequency=50Hz,60Hz
	\|power_avg=85		\|power_avg=85
			\|related_models=Sony UVW-1700P
	\|height=7.625 in		\|height=7.625 in
	\|width=16.8125 in		\|width=16.8125 in

Arclight-MCP-Bot: Convert to NTSC specs: av_system, dimensions in inches, voltage 90-132V, 90+ min NTSC tape time (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

2026-02-23T03:13:07Z

Convert to NTSC specs: av_system, dimensions in inches, voltage 90-132V, 90+ min NTSC tape time (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

← Older revision		Revision as of 03:13, 23 February 2026
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	\|recording_formats=Betacam SP		\|recording_formats=Betacam SP
	\|year_released=1994		\|year_released=1994
	\|av_system=~~PAL~~		\|av_system=NTSC
	\|frequency=50Hz,60Hz		\|frequency=50Hz,60Hz
	\|power_avg=85		\|power_avg=85
	\|height=~~193 mm~~		\|height=7.625 in
	\|width=~~427 mm~~		\|width=16.8125 in
	\|depth=~~492 mm~~		\|depth=19.375 in
	\|weight=39 lb 10 oz		\|weight=39 lb 10 oz
	\|features=Betacam SP format, single-frame recording for computer graphics, 2-channel longitudinal audio with Dolby C NR, built-in TBC with digital dropout compensator, built-in LTC reader, RGB/component input and output (switchable Y/R-Y/B-Y or RGB via 3× BNC), S-Video input and output, composite input and output, sync output, RS-422 9-pin and RS-232C 25-pin serial interfaces, character display/superimpose, high-speed picture search (up to 16x with optional SVRM-100A), self-diagnostics, digital hours meter, 4U rack height, 19" rack-mountable		\|features=Betacam SP format, single-frame recording for computer graphics, 2-channel longitudinal audio with Dolby C NR, built-in TBC with digital dropout compensator, built-in LTC reader, RGB/component input and output (switchable Y/R-Y/B-Y or RGB via 3× BNC), S-Video input and output, composite input and output, sync output, RS-422 9-pin and RS-232C 25-pin serial interfaces, character display/superimpose, high-speed picture search (up to 16x with optional SVRM-100A), self-diagnostics, digital hours meter, 4U rack height, 19" rack-mountable
	\|description=The '''Sony UVW-1700''' is a Betacam SP single-frame recorder from the UVW budget series, specifically designed for recording computer-generated graphics frame by frame to tape. This makes it suitable for film-resolution animation recording, titling, and graphics-to-tape transfer applications.		\|description=The '''Sony UVW-1700''' is a Betacam SP single-frame recorder from the UVW budget series, specifically designed for recording computer-generated graphics frame by frame to tape. This makes it suitable for film-resolution animation recording, titling, and graphics-to-tape transfer applications.

	The UVW-1700 records on metal particle tape in the Betacam SP format and plays back both metal particle (SP) and oxide (original Betacam) cassettes. It accepts both L-size (~~100~~+ minutes) and S-size (30+ minutes) cassettes and provides two longitudinal audio channels with Dolby C noise reduction.		The UVW-1700 records on metal particle tape in the Betacam SP format and plays back both metal particle (SP) and oxide (original Betacam) cassettes. It accepts both L-size (90+ minutes) and S-size (30+ minutes) cassettes and provides two longitudinal audio channels with Dolby C noise reduction.

	Video connectivity is comprehensive for its class, with switchable RGB/component inputs and outputs (3× BNC, configurable as Y/R-Y/B-Y or RGB with sync on green), S-Video (Mini-DIN-4), and composite (BNC). An RGB sync input allows external composite sync when operating in RGB mode. A dedicated sync output provides composite sync without burst for downstream equipment.		Video connectivity is comprehensive for its class, with switchable RGB/component inputs and outputs (3× BNC, configurable as Y/R-Y/B-Y or RGB with sync on green), S-Video (Mini-DIN-4), and composite (BNC). An RGB sync input allows external composite sync when operating in RGB mode. A dedicated sync output provides composite sync without burst for downstream equipment.
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	{{AV voltage range		{{AV voltage range
	\|voltage_min=~~198~~		\|voltage_min=90
	\|voltage_max=~~264~~		\|voltage_max=132
	}}		}}
	{{AV link		{{AV link

Arclight-MCP-Bot: Created Sony UVW-1700 Betacam SP single-frame recorder from PALsite specs (via create-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

2026-02-23T02:56:50Z

Created Sony UVW-1700 Betacam SP single-frame recorder from PALsite specs (via create-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

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{{AV device
|brand=Sony
|model_code=UVW-1700
|device_type=VTR
|format_family=Betacam
|supported_formats=Betacam,Betacam SP
|recording_formats=Betacam SP
|year_released=1994
|av_system=PAL
|frequency=50Hz,60Hz
|power_avg=85
|height=193 mm
|width=427 mm
|depth=492 mm
|weight=39 lb 10 oz
|features=Betacam SP format, single-frame recording for computer graphics, 2-channel longitudinal audio with Dolby C NR, built-in TBC with digital dropout compensator, built-in LTC reader, RGB/component input and output (switchable Y/R-Y/B-Y or RGB via 3× BNC), S-Video input and output, composite input and output, sync output, RS-422 9-pin and RS-232C 25-pin serial interfaces, character display/superimpose, high-speed picture search (up to 16x with optional SVRM-100A), self-diagnostics, digital hours meter, 4U rack height, 19" rack-mountable
|description=The '''Sony UVW-1700''' is a Betacam SP single-frame recorder from the UVW budget series, specifically designed for recording computer-generated graphics frame by frame to tape. This makes it suitable for film-resolution animation recording, titling, and graphics-to-tape transfer applications.

The UVW-1700 records on metal particle tape in the Betacam SP format and plays back both metal particle (SP) and oxide (original Betacam) cassettes. It accepts both L-size (100+ minutes) and S-size (30+ minutes) cassettes and provides two longitudinal audio channels with Dolby C noise reduction.

Video connectivity is comprehensive for its class, with switchable RGB/component inputs and outputs (3× BNC, configurable as Y/R-Y/B-Y or RGB with sync on green), S-Video (Mini-DIN-4), and composite (BNC). An RGB sync input allows external composite sync when operating in RGB mode. A dedicated sync output provides composite sync without burst for downstream equipment.

The UVW-1700 features both RS-422 9-pin and RS-232C 25-pin serial interfaces, plus a stereo mini jack remote output, allowing integration with computer graphics workstations and edit controllers. A built-in TBC with digital dropout compensation ensures stable output.
}}

{{AV TBC
|type=Line TBC
|notes=Built-in TBC with digital dropout compensator.
}}

{{AV input
|label=Video In
|signal=Composite (CVBS)
|connector=BNC
|count=1
|audio=None
|location=rear
|notes=1.0Vp-p, 75Ω, sync negative
}}
{{AV input
|label=RGB/Component In
|signal=Component (YPbPr)
|connector=BNC
|count=1
|audio=None
|location=rear
|notes=3× BNC. Switchable Y/R-Y/B-Y component or RGB (sync on green). Y/G: 1.0Vp-p 75Ω sync negative, R-Y/R: 0.7Vp-p 75Ω, B-Y/B: 0.7Vp-p 75Ω
}}
{{AV input
|label=S-Video In
|signal=S-Video (Y/C)
|connector=Mini-DIN-4
|count=1
|audio=None
|location=rear
|notes=Y: 1.0Vp-p 75Ω, C: 0.3Vp-p (burst) 75Ω
}}
{{AV input
|label=Ref Video In
|signal=Composite (CVBS)
|connector=BNC
|count=1
|audio=None
|location=rear
|notes=Reference input. 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω, sync negative. Also accepts RGB composite sync 0.2–0.5Vp-p
}}
{{AV input
|label=Audio In CH-1/2
|signal=Analog stereo
|connector=XLR
|count=1
|audio=Stereo
|location=rear
|notes=2× XLR 3-pin female. +4dBu, 600Ω balanced
}}
{{AV input
|label=Time Code In
|signal=Analog mono
|connector=BNC
|count=1
|audio=None
|location=rear
|notes=LTC input, 2.2Vp-p, 600Ω selectable
}}
{{AV output
|label=Video Out 1
|output_type=Video
|signal=Composite (CVBS)
|connector=BNC
|count=1
|location=rear
|notes=1.0Vp-p, 75Ω, sync negative
}}
{{AV output
|label=Video Out 2 (Super)
|output_type=Video
|signal=Composite (CVBS)
|connector=BNC
|count=1
|location=rear
|notes=1.0Vp-p, 75Ω, sync negative. Character superimpose on/off selectable
}}
{{AV output
|label=RGB/Component Out
|output_type=Video
|signal=Component (YPbPr)
|connector=BNC
|count=1
|location=rear
|notes=3× BNC. Switchable Y/R-Y/B-Y component or RGB (sync on green). Y/G: 1.0Vp-p 75Ω sync negative, R-Y/R: 0.7Vp-p 75Ω, B-Y/B: 0.7Vp-p 75Ω
}}
{{AV output
|label=S-Video Out
|output_type=Video
|signal=S-Video (Y/C)
|connector=Mini-DIN-4
|count=1
|location=rear
|notes=Y: 1.0Vp-p 75Ω, C: 0.3Vp-p (burst) 75Ω
}}
{{AV output
|label=Sync Out
|output_type=Video
|signal=Composite (CVBS)
|connector=BNC
|count=1
|location=rear
|notes=Composite sync output, 2.0Vp-p, 75Ω, negative sync (no burst)
}}
{{AV output
|label=Audio Line Out CH-1/2
|output_type=Audio
|signal=Analog stereo
|connector=XLR
|count=1
|location=rear
|notes=2× XLR 3-pin male. +4dBu, 600Ω balanced
}}
{{AV output
|label=Audio Monitor Out
|output_type=Audio
|signal=Analog mono
|connector=RCA (connector)
|count=1
|location=rear
|notes=-6dBu
}}
{{AV output
|label=Headphones
|output_type=Audio
|signal=Analog stereo
|connector=6.35mm TRS
|count=1
|location=front
|notes=Stereo phone jack
}}
{{AV voltage range
|voltage_min=198
|voltage_max=264
}}
{{AV link
|link_type=Database
|link_source=Betacam PALsite
|link_url=https://betacam.palsite.com/uvw1700spec.shtml
}}

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