Sony UVW-1800

Sony UVW-1800

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Overview

Brand

Sony

Model

UVW-1800

Type

VTR

Format family

Betacam

Years

1994 –

AV system

NTSC

Related

UVW-1800P

ECID

EC3818

Format Compatibility

Plays

Betacam, Betacam SP

Records

Betacam SP

Inputs

Rear

Time Code In
1×Analog mono (BNC)

LTC input, 2.2Vp-p, 600Ω selectable

Component In 2
1×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
1×Analog stereo (XLR, Stereo audio)

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

Ref Video In
1×Composite (CVBS) (BNC)

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

Video In
1×Composite (CVBS) (BNC)

1.0Vp-p, 75Ω, sync negative

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

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

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

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

Outputs

Rear

Time Code Out
1×Analog mono (BNC)

LTC output, 2.2Vp-p, 600Ω, 10kΩ

Component Out 2
1×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 Monitor Out
1×Analog mono (RCA (connector))

-6dBu

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

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

Video Out 1
1×Composite (CVBS) (BNC)

1.0Vp-p, 75Ω, sync negative

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

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

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

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

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, 2-channel longitudinal audio with Dolby C NR, built-in TBC with digital dropout compensator (external control via optional UVR-60), built-in LTC reader with LTC input and output, RS-422 9-pin serial interface, full editing (insert/assemble on video/audio CH-1/CH-2/TC), component I/O (BNC and 12-pin Sony DUB), S-Video I/O, composite I/O, character display/superimpose, high-speed picture search (up to 16x with optional SVRM-100A), self-diagnostics, digital hours meter, 4U rack height, 19" rack-mountable

Dimensions

H × W × D

7.625 in × 16.8125 in × 19.375 in

Weight

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Power

Voltage

90–132V

AC frequency

50Hz, 60Hz

Power

85W

Time Base Correction

Type

Line TBC

Notes

Built-in TBC with digital dropout compensator. External TBC adjustment via optional UVR-60 connected to rear-panel 15-pin D-sub connector.

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Description

The Sony UVW-1800 is the top-of-the-line model in the UVW budget Betacam SP series, and the most popular machine in the range. It is an RS-422 edit-controllable recorder/player capable of frame-accurate insert and assemble editing on video, audio channels 1 and 2, and the time code track — making it suitable as both a player and recorder in studio editing environments.

The UVW-1800 records exclusively on metal particle tape in the Betacam SP format and can play back both metal particle (SP) and oxide (original Betacam) cassettes. It accepts L-size (90+ minutes) and S-size (30+ minutes) cassettes and provides two longitudinal audio channels with Dolby C noise reduction.

Uniquely among the UVW range, the UVW-1800 features both LTC time code input and output, enabling time code to be regenerated as necessary during editing. A built-in TBC with digital dropout compensation provides stable output, with remote adjustment available via the optional UVR-60 connected to the rear-panel 15-pin D-sub connector.

Video connectivity is comprehensive, with composite, component (via both 12-pin Sony DUB and 3× BNC connectors), and S-Video inputs and outputs. A built-in character generator superimposes timecode, VTR status, and diagnostic messages via Video Output 2. The compact 4U-height chassis at 19 kg and 85W makes it a space- and power-efficient alternative to the larger BVW and PVW series decks.