Sony UVW-1200P

Sony UVW-1200P

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Overview

Brand

Sony

Model

UVW-1200P

Type

VTR

Format family

Betacam

Years

1994 –

AV system

PAL

Related

UVW-1200

ECID

EC3827

Format Compatibility

Plays

Betacam, Betacam SP

Inputs

Rear

Ref Video In
1×Composite (CVBS) (BNC)

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

Outputs

Rear

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

3× BNC. Switchable Y/R-Y/B-Y or R/G/B. Y/Sync on G: 1.0Vp-p 75Ω sync negative, R-Y/R: 0.7Vp-p 75Ω, B-Y/B: 0.7Vp-p 75Ω

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

-6dBu

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

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

Video Out 1
1×Composite (CVBS) (BNC)

1.0Vp-p, 75Ω, sync negative

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

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

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

2× XLR 3-pin male. +4dBu, 600Ω balanced

Front

Headphones
1×Analog stereo (6.35mm TRS)

Stereo phone jack

Features

Betacam SP format, playback only, built-in TBC with digital dropout compensator, built-in LTC reader, Dolby C NR on longitudinal audio tracks, composite/component/S-Video outputs, RGB output switchable (Y/R-Y/B-Y or R/G/B), character display/superimpose via Video Output 2, high-speed picture search (up to 16× with optional SVRM-100A), RS-232C 25-pin interface, self-diagnostics, digital hour meter, 4U rack-mountable

Dimensions

H × W × D

193 mm × 427 mm × 492 mm

Weight

38.581 lb17.5 kg <br /> / 17.5 kg38.581 lb <br />

Power

Voltage

198–264V

AC frequency

50Hz, 60Hz

Power

63W

Time Base Correction

Type

Line TBC

Notes

Built-in TBC with digital dropout compensator.

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Description

The Sony UVW-1200P is the PAL version of the UVW-1200, an entry-level Betacam SP studio player introduced by Sony in the mid-1990s as part of the budget UVW series. It is the most basic playback-only deck in the UVW range, designed for simple viewing, logging, and playback applications.

The UVW-1200P plays back both Betacam SP metal particle tapes 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 built-in TBC ensures stable output without external processing.

Unlike the higher-end UVW-1600P, the UVW-1200P uses an RS-232C 25-pin interface rather than RS-422 9-pin, limiting its integration into professional editing systems. It does not feature an LTC output connector, only an internal reader for timecode display via the built-in character generator.