Sony BVW-65P
Brand
Model
BVW-65P
Type
Format family
Years
1987 –
AV system
PAL
Related
ECID
Plays
Betacam, Betacam SP
Rear
Rear
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
Video Out 3 (Super)1×
Composite (CVBS) (
BNC)
1.0Vp-p, 75Ω, sync negative. Character superimpose on/off selectable
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
Front
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 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 digital dropout compensator. Remotely adjustable via optional UVR-60P connected to rear 15-pin D-sub connector.
Database
Description
The Sony BVW-65P is the PAL version of the BVW-65, a Betacam SP studio player with Dynamic Tracking introduced by Sony in 1987. It is the higher-end playback-only companion to the BVW-60P, distinguished by the addition of Dynamic Tracking (DT) capability for noiseless variable-speed playback.
The BVW-65P 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 (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-70P or BVW-75P recorder.
Four audio channels are available: two longitudinal tracks with Dolby C noise reduction and two AFM tracks. 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.