Sony BVW-75P
Brand
Model
BVW-75P
Type
Format family
Years
1987 –
AV system
PAL
Related
ECID
Plays
Betacam, Betacam SP
Records
Betacam SP
Rear
Time Code In1×
Analog mono (
XLR)
XLR 3-pin male. 0.5–2.8Vp-p, 600Ω, balanced
Component In 11×
Component (YPbPr) (
BNC)
3× BNC (Y/R-Y/B-Y). Y: 1.0Vp-p 75Ω sync negative, R-Y: 0.7Vp-p 75Ω, B-Y: 0.7Vp-p 75Ω
Audio In CH-1/2/3/42×
Analog stereo (
XLR, Stereo audio)
4× XLR 3-pin female. +4dBu, 600Ω balanced
Rear
Time Code Out1×
Analog mono (
XLR)
XLR 3-pin male. 2.2Vp-p, 600Ω, balanced
Audio Line Out CH-1/2/3/42×
Analog stereo (
XLR)
4× XLR 3-pin male (CH-1, CH-2, CH-3, CH-4). +4dBu, 600Ω balanced
Video Out 3 (Super)1×
Composite (CVBS) (
BNC)
1.0Vp-p, 75Ω, sync negative. Character superimpose on/off selectable
Component Out 21×
Component (YPbPr) (
BNC)
3× BNC (Y/R-Y/B-Y). Y: 1.0Vp-p 75Ω sync negative, R-Y: 0.7Vp-p 75Ω, B-Y: 0.7Vp-p 75Ω
Front
Betacam SP format, edit recorder/player, 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 generator/reader with user bits, character display/superimpose via Video Output 3, RS-422 9-pin and 36-pin parallel interfaces, component and composite I/O, built-in editing (insert and assemble with auto preview/review), color framing, high-speed picture search (up to 25×), capstan override (+/-16%), self-diagnostics, digital hour meter, 5U rack-mountable
H × W × D
237 mm × 427 mm × 520 mm
Weight
61.729 lb28 kg <br /> / 28 kg61.729 lb <br />
Voltage
90–265V
AC frequency
50Hz, 60Hz
Power
175W
Type
Line TBC
Notes
Built-in TBC with advanced high-quality digital dropout compensator. Remotely adjustable via optional UVR-60P connected to rear 15-pin D-sub connector.
Database
Description
The Sony BVW-75P is the PAL version of the BVW-75, the flagship Betacam SP studio edit recorder with Dynamic Tracking introduced by Sony in 1987. It is widely regarded as the workhorse of the analogue Betacam SP format and remained the standard edit master recorder at broadcast facilities worldwide for over a decade.
The BVW-75P records on Betacam SP metal particle tapes and plays back both SP and original oxide Betacam cassettes in both L-size (100+ minutes at PAL speed) and S-size formats. Dynamic Tracking provides broadcast-quality noiseless playback from -1 to +2 times normal speed. The DMC function memorizes tape speed trajectories for automated variable-speed editing sequences.
Four audio channels are available: two longitudinal tracks with Dolby C noise reduction and two AFM tracks. Built-in editing capabilities include insert and assemble modes with auto preview/review, audio split editing, and frame-accurate operation via RS-422 serial control.