Sony UVW-1400

Sony UVW-1400

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Overview

Brand

Sony

Model

UVW-1400

Type

VTR

Format family

Betacam

Years

1995 –

AV system

NTSC

Related

UVW-1400AP

ECID

EC3815

Format Compatibility

Plays

Betacam, Betacam SP

Records

Betacam SP

Inputs

Rear

Ref Video In
1×Composite (CVBS) (BNC)

Reference input. 1.0Vp-p, 75 ohm, sync negative. Also accepts RGB composite sync 0.2-0.5Vp-p

S-Video In
1×S-Video (Y/C) (Mini-DIN-4)

Y: 1.0Vp-p 75 ohm, C: 0.3Vp-p (burst) 75 ohm

Audio In CH-1/2
1×Analog stereo (XLR, Stereo audio)

2x XLR 3-pin female. +4dBu, 600 ohm / 10k ohm selectable, balanced

Video In
1×Composite (CVBS) (BNC)

1.0Vp-p, 75 ohm, sync negative

RGB/Component In
1×Component (YPbPr) (BNC)

3x BNC. Switchable Y/R-Y/B-Y component or RGB (sync on green). Y/G: 1.0Vp-p 75 ohm, R-Y/R: 0.7Vp-p, B-Y/B: 0.7Vp-p

Outputs

Rear

S-Video Out
1×S-Video (Y/C) (Mini-DIN-4)

Y: 1.0Vp-p 75 ohm, C: 0.3Vp-p (burst) 75 ohm

Video Out 2 (Super)
1×Composite (CVBS) (BNC)

1.0Vp-p, 75 ohm, sync negative. Character superimpose on/off selectable

Audio Line Out CH-1/2
1×Analog stereo (XLR)

2x XLR 3-pin male. +4dBu, 600 ohm balanced

Audio Monitor Out
1×Analog mono (RCA (connector))

-6dBu

RGB/Component Out
1×Component (YPbPr) (BNC)

3x BNC. Switchable Y/R-Y/B-Y component or RGB (sync on green). Y/G: 1.0Vp-p 75 ohm, R-Y/R: 0.7Vp-p, B-Y/B: 0.7Vp-p

Sync Out
1×Composite (CVBS) (BNC)

2.0Vp-p, 75 ohm composite negative sync (no burst)

Video Out 1
1×Composite (CVBS) (BNC)

1.0Vp-p, 75 ohm, sync negative

Front

Headphones
1×Analog stereo (6.35mm TRS)

Stereo phone jack

Features

Betacam SP format, built-in TBC with digital dropout compensator, built-in LTC/UB generator/reader, 2-channel longitudinal audio with Dolby C NR, RS-232C 25-pin interface, RGB/component I/O (BNC, switchable Y/R-Y/B-Y or RGB with sync on green), composite I/O, S-Video I/O, separate sync output, foot switch control, trigger output for Sony color video printers, character display/superimpose, high-speed picture search (up to 16x with optional SVRM-100A), 4U rack height

Dimensions

H × W × D

7.625 in × 16.8125 in × 19.375 in

Weight

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Power

Voltage

100–240V

AC frequency

50Hz, 60Hz

Power

85W

Time Base Correction

Type

Line TBC

Notes

Built-in TBC (time base stabilizer) with advanced digital dropout compensator.

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Description

The Sony UVW-1400 (also known as UVW-1400A) is a Betacam SP recorder/player from the UVW budget series. It is a basic record/playback deck designed for corporate, educational, and institutional video production environments.

The UVW-1400 records on metal particle tape (Betacam SP) and plays back both metal and oxide cassettes in L-size (100+ minutes) and S-size formats. Two longitudinal audio channels with Dolby C noise reduction are provided. A built-in TBC with digital dropout compensation ensures stable output.

A notable feature is the switchable RGB/component output, which can operate in either Y/R-Y/B-Y component mode or RGB mode with sync on green, making it versatile for interfacing with computer graphics systems and color video printers. A trigger output for Sony color video printers and foot switch control capability support specialized workflows.

The UVW-1400 uses an RS-232C interface (25-pin D-sub) for external computer control rather than the professional RS-422 serial standard. A stereo mini jack remote connector allows foot switch operation. The built-in timecode generator/reader supports LTC and user bits.