Sony UVW-1200

Sony UVW-1200

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Overview

Brand

Sony

Model

UVW-1200

Type

VTR

Format family

Betacam

Years

1994 –

AV system

NTSC

Related

UVW-1200P

ECID

EC3814

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 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

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

Video Out 1
1×Composite (CVBS) (BNC)

1.0Vp-p, 75 ohm, sync negative

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

2x XLR 3-pin male. +4dBu, 600 ohm 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, 2-channel longitudinal audio with Dolby C NR, RS-232C 25-pin interface, RGB/component output (BNC, switchable Y/R-Y/B-Y or RGB), composite output, S-Video output, character display/superimpose, high-speed picture search (up to 16x with optional SVRM-100A), oxide and metal tape playback, 4U rack height, lightweight design

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

63W

Time Base Correction

Type

Line TBC

Notes

Built-in TBC with digital dropout compensator.

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Description

The Sony UVW-1200 is a basic Betacam SP player, the entry-level model in Sony's UVW budget series introduced in the mid-1990s. It is designed as a simple, user-friendly playback deck for viewing, logging, and dubbing Betacam and Betacam SP content.

The UVW-1200 plays both metal particle (Betacam SP) and oxide (Betacam) cassettes in L-size (90+ minutes) and S-size (30 minutes) formats. It provides two longitudinal audio channels with Dolby C noise reduction. A built-in TBC with digital dropout compensation ensures stable output.

Video outputs include composite (2x BNC), RGB/component (3x BNC, switchable between Y/R-Y/B-Y and RGB with sync on green), and S-Video (Mini-DIN-4). A built-in character generator can superimpose timecode and operational data via Video Output 2.

The UVW-1200 uses an RS-232C interface (25-pin D-sub) rather than the RS-422 serial control found on the higher-end BVW and PVW series. Optional jog/shuttle control is available via the SVRM-100A search remote. The compact 4U-height chassis weighs only 17.5 kg, making it significantly lighter and more energy-efficient than the BVW-series decks.