Sony BVW-65

Sony BVW-65

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Overview

Brand

Sony

Model

BVW-65

Type

VTR

Format family

Betacam

Years

1987 –

AV system

NTSC

Related

BVW-65P

ECID

EC3810

Format Compatibility

Plays

Betacam, Betacam SP

Inputs

Rear

Ref Video In
1×Composite (CVBS) (BNC)

Reference input. 1.0Vp-p, 75 ohm, sync negative

Outputs

Rear

Audio Line Out CH-1/2/3/4
2×Analog stereo (XLR)

4x XLR 3-pin male (CH-1, CH-2, CH-3, CH-4). +4dBu, 600 ohm balanced

Component Out 2
1×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 Out
1×Analog stereo (XLR)

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

Time Code Out
1×Analog mono (XLR)

XLR 3-pin male. 2.2Vp-p, 600 ohm, balanced

DUB/Component Out
1×Component (YPbPr) (Sony 12-pin DUB)

12-pin female Sony connector. Y/R-Y/B-Y component output

Video Out 3 (Super)
1×Composite (CVBS) (BNC)

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

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

1.0Vp-p, 75 ohm, sync negative

Front

Headphones
1×Analog stereo (6.35mm TRS)

Stereo phone jack, -12dBu, 8 ohm unbalanced

Features

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

Dimensions

H × W × D

9.3125 in × 16.8125 in × 20.5 in

Weight

62 lb28.123 kg <br /> / 28.123 kg62 lb <br />

Power

Voltage

90–265V

AC frequency

50Hz, 60Hz

Power

175W

Time Base Correction

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.

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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.