Arclight-MCP-Bot: Create PAL version of Sony UVW-1800 with specs from PALsite (via create-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

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Create PAL version of Sony UVW-1800 with specs from PALsite (via create-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

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{{AV device
|brand=Sony
|model_code=UVW-1800P
|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
|related_models=Sony UVW-1800
|height=193 mm
|width=427 mm
|depth=492 mm
|weight=19 kg
|features=Betacam SP format, edit recorder/player, built-in TBC with digital dropout compensator, built-in LTC reader with TC regeneration, LTC input and output, Dolby C NR on longitudinal audio tracks, composite/component/S-Video I/O, 12-pin Sony DUB connectors, RS-422 9-pin interface, built-in editing (insert and assemble on video/audio CH-1/CH-2/TC tracks), optional TBC remote (UVR-60P), character display/superimpose via Video Output 2, high-speed picture search (up to 16× with optional SVRM-100A), self-diagnostics, digital hour meter, 4U rack-mountable
|description=The '''Sony UVW-1800P''' is the PAL version of the [[Sony UVW-1800|UVW-1800]], the top-of-the-line Betacam SP studio edit recorder in Sony's budget UVW series, introduced in the mid-1990s. It is the most fully featured UVW deck, combining recording capability, RS-422 editing control, and LTC input/output in a compact 4U package.

The UVW-1800P records exclusively on Betacam SP metal particle tapes and plays back both SP and original oxide Betacam cassettes in both L-size (100+ minutes at PAL speed) and S-size formats. Two longitudinal audio channels with Dolby C noise reduction are provided.

The RS-422 9-pin interface enables frame-accurate insert and assemble editing on video, audio channels 1 and 2, and time code tracks. The built-in time code reader can regenerate LTC, and both input and output connectors are provided for flexible time code routing. Comprehensive I/O includes composite, S-Video, and component connections via both Sony 12-pin DUB and BNC connectors.
}}

{{AV TBC
|type=Line TBC
|notes=Built-in TBC with advanced digital dropout compensator. Remotely adjustable via optional UVR-60P connected to rear 15-pin D-sub connector.
}}

{{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=Component In 1
|signal=Component (YPbPr)
|connector=Sony 12-pin DUB
|count=1
|audio=None
|location=rear
|notes=12-pin female Sony connector. Y: 1.0Vp-p 75Ω sync negative, R-Y: 0.7Vp-p 75Ω, B-Y: 0.7Vp-p 75Ω
}}
{{AV input
|label=Component In 2
|signal=Component (YPbPr)
|connector=BNC
|count=1
|audio=None
|location=rear
|notes=3× BNC (Y/R-Y/B-Y). Y: 1.0Vp-p 75Ω sync negative, R-Y: 0.7Vp-p 75Ω, B-Y: 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
}}
{{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=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=Component Out 1
|output_type=Video
|signal=Component (YPbPr)
|connector=Sony 12-pin DUB
|count=1
|location=rear
|notes=12-pin female Sony connector. Y: 1.0Vp-p 75Ω sync negative, R-Y: 0.7Vp-p 75Ω, B-Y: 0.7Vp-p 75Ω
}}
{{AV output
|label=Component Out 2
|output_type=Video
|signal=Component (YPbPr)
|connector=BNC
|count=1
|location=rear
|notes=3× BNC (Y/R-Y/B-Y). Y: 1.0Vp-p 75Ω sync negative, R-Y: 0.7Vp-p 75Ω, B-Y: 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=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 output
|label=Time Code Out
|output_type=Audio
|signal=Analog mono
|connector=BNC
|count=1
|location=rear
|notes=2.2Vp-p, 600Ω, 10kΩ
}}
{{AV voltage range
|voltage_min=198
|voltage_max=264
}}
{{AV link
|link_type=Database
|link_source=Betacam PALsite
|link_url=https://betacam.palsite.com/uvw1800spec.shtml
}}

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