Sony BVW-65
Brand
Model
BVW-65
Type
Format family
Years
1987 –
AV system
NTSC
Related
ECID
Plays
Betacam, Betacam SP
Rear
Rear
Audio Line Out CH-1/2/3/42×
Analog stereo (
XLR)
4x XLR 3-pin male (CH-1, CH-2, CH-3, CH-4). +4dBu, 600 ohm balanced
Component Out 21×
Component (YPbPr) (
BNC)
3x BNC (Y/R-Y/B-Y). Y: 1.0Vp-p 75 ohm sync negative, R-Y: 0.7Vp-p, B-Y: 0.7Vp-p
Audio Selected Out1×
Analog stereo (
XLR)
2x XLR 3-pin male. +4dBu, 600 ohm balanced
Time Code Out1×
Analog mono (
XLR)
XLR 3-pin male. 2.2Vp-p, 600 ohm, balanced
Video Out 3 (Super)1×
Composite (CVBS) (
BNC)
1.0Vp-p, 75 ohm, sync negative. Character superimpose on/off selectable
Front
Betacam SP format, playback only, Dynamic Tracking (DT) playback (-1 to +2x normal speed), Dynamic Motion Control (DMC) with DT variable memory, 4-channel audio (2 AFM + 2 longitudinal with Dolby C NR), built-in TBC with digital dropout compensator, built-in LTC/VITC reader with user bits, character display/superimpose via Video Output 3, RS-422 9-pin and 36-pin parallel interfaces, component and composite outputs, oxide and metal particle tape playback, color framing, high-speed picture search (up to 25x), capstan override (+/-16%), self-diagnostics, digital hour meter, 5U rack-mountable
H × W × D
9.3125 in × 16.8125 in × 20.5 in
Weight
62 lb28.123 kg <br /> / 28.123 kg62 lb <br />
Voltage
90–265V
AC frequency
50Hz, 60Hz
Power
175W
Type
Line TBC
Notes
Built-in TBC with advanced digital dropout compensator. Remotely adjustable via optional UVR-60 connected to rear 15-pin D-sub connector.
Database
Description
The Sony BVW-65 is a Betacam SP studio player with Dynamic Tracking, introduced by Sony in 1987 as part of the original Betacam SP equipment lineup. It is the higher-end playback-only companion to the BVW-60, distinguished by the addition of Dynamic Tracking (DT) capability for noiseless variable-speed playback.
The BVW-65 plays back both Betacam SP metal particle tapes and original oxide Betacam cassettes in both L-size (90+ minutes) and S-size (30 minutes) formats. Dynamic Tracking provides broadcast-quality noiseless playback from -1 to +2 times normal speed, enabling smooth slow-motion and reverse-motion effects. The DMC (Dynamic Motion Control) feature memorizes tape speed trajectories within the DT range for automated variable-speed editing sequences when used as a feeder with a BVW-70 or BVW-75 recorder.
Four audio channels are available: two longitudinal tracks with Dolby C noise reduction and two AFM tracks offering wider frequency response (20 Hz to 20 kHz) and greater dynamic range. The built-in TBC with digital dropout compensation provides stable broadcast-quality output. Normal tape speed can be varied by +/-16% using the search dial or +/-8% using the TRIM buttons during playback.
