Specifications

–6–
VIDEOCASSETTE
RECORDERS
1-2 Betacam SP UVW series VTRs
UVW-1800P
Editing Recorder
•Outstanding picture quality, thanks to Betacam SP format
•More than 100 minutes of recording/playback time using L-size
metal Betacam SP cassettes •Two longitudinal audio channel
with the Dolby C-type Noise Reduction system shown in unique
bargraph indicators •Frame accurate editing: assemble and
insert (video, audio CH-1, audio CH-2 and time code) editing
capability when controlled from optional RS-422A equipped
editing controller unit •Dedicated longitudinal time code track
•Built-in Time Base Corrector with advanced high quality digital
dropout compensation •Built-in EBU time code (LTC/User-bit)
generator and reader •RS-422A 9-pin interface •Y/R-Y/B-Y
component signal input and output via BNC or 12-pin DUB
connectors •S-video (Y/C separate) input/output connectors
•Optional TBC Remote Control Unit UVR-60P •High speed
picture search provides recognizable colour picture at up to 5
times normal speed in forward and reverse (16 times in
monochrome) •Built-in character generator to monitor display
information such as VTR status, time code, self-diagnostic
messages, setup menu, and so on •Initial setup menu to preset
various detailed operational parameters •Digital hours meter
•Built-in self diagnostics with detailed warning messages
•Compact and lightweight (4 units high, approx. 19 kg/41 lb 14
oz), 19-inch rack mountable and low power consumption (85W)
Supplied accessories: AC power cord
Remote control cable RCC-5G (9-pin)
Operation manual
Optional accessories: TBC Remote controller UVR-60P
Component colour corrector BVX-10P
Remote control cable RCC-5G/10G/30G (5 m/10 m/30 m)
12-pin dubbing cable VDC-C5 (5 m)
S-video cable SYC-2/5 (2 m/5 m)
Remote control unit DSRM-10
Rack mount unit RMM-130
Specifications
General
Type: Editing recorder
Video recording system: Rotary 4 head helical scan
Luminance: FM recording
Chrominance: FM recording (CTDM recording)
Video signal system: CCIR monochrome/PAL colour
Power requirements: AC 198 to 264V, 48 to 64Hz
Power consumption: 85W
Operating temperature: 5 to 40°C (41 to 104°F)
Storage temperature: –20 to 60°C (–4 to 140°F)
Humidity: Less than 80% (relative humidity)
Dimensions: 427 (W) × 193 (H) × 474 (D) mm
(16
7
/8 × 7
5
/8 × 18
3
/4 inches)
Mass: Approx. 19 kg (41 lb 14 oz)
Tape speed: 101.5 mm/s
Recording/playback time: More than 100min with UVWT-90MLA
More than 35min with UVWT-30MA
Fast forward time: Less than 3min with UVWT-90MLA
Rewind time: Less than 3min with UVWT-90MLA
Search speed (with optional DSRM-10)*
1
:
Shuttle: 15 steps, still to 16 times normal speed,
forward and reverse
Jog: Frame by frame to ×2, forward and reverse
Video performance (Metal particle tape)
Bandwidth (50% modulation):
Luminance: 25Hz to 5.0MHz
+1.0
–4.0
dB
Colour difference: 25Hz to 1.5MHz
+1.0
–4.0
dB
S/N ratio: Luminance (Component in/out): More than 46dB
Chrominance (1.0MHz LPF):
AM; More than 48dB
PM; More than 48dB
K-factor (2T pulse): Less than 3%
Y/C delay: Less than 30ns
Audio performance (Metal particle tape)
Frequency responce: 50Hz to 15kHz
+2.0
–3.0
dB
(20dB below peak level)*
2
S/N ratio: More than 66dB
(at peak level weighed CCIR468-3)*
2
Distortion: Less than 1.5%
(at 1kHz/at operational level 4dBu)
Wow and flutter: Less than 0.15% rms (DIN 45507)
Signal inputs
REF VIDEO IN: BNC, 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω
VIDEO IN: BNC, Composite video, 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω, sync negative
COMPONENT IN 1: 12-pin male*
3
,
Luminance: 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω, sync negative
Colour difference:
R-Y; 0.7Vp-p, 75Ω
B-Y; 0.7Vp-p, 75Ω
COMPONENT IN 2: BNC (3)*
3
,
Luminance: 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω, sync negative
Colour difference:
R-Y; 0.7Vp-p, 75Ω
B-Y; 0.7Vp-p, 75Ω
S-VIDEO IN: Mini DIN 4-pin,
Y: 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω
C: 0.3Vp-p (burst), 75Ω
AUDIO IN CH-1/2: XLR 3-pin female, 4dBu, 600Ω/10kΩ selectable
balanced
TIME CODE IN: BNC, 0.5V to 18Vp-p, 600Ω
Signal outputs
VIDEO OUT 1: BNC, Composite video, 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω, sync negative
VIDEO OUT 2: BNC, Composite video, 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω, sync negative,
with or without character insertion
COMPONENT OUT 1: 12-pin female*
3
,
Luminance: 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω, sync negative
Colour difference:
R-Y; 0.7Vp-p, 75Ω
B-Y; 0.7Vp-p, 75Ω
COMPONENT OUT 2: BNC (3)*
3
,
Luminance: 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω, sync negative
Colour difference:
R-Y; 0.7Vp-p, 75Ω
B-Y; 0.7Vp-p, 75Ω
AUDIO LINE OUT CH-1/2: XLR 3-pin, male, 4dBu, 600Ω, balanced
AUDIO MONITOR OUT CH-1/2:
Phono, –6dBu
S-VIDEO OUT: Mini DIN 4-pin,
Y: 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω
C: 0.3Vp-p (burst), 75Ω
TIME CODE OUT: BNC, 2.2Vp-p, 600Ω
Others
REMOTE: RS-422A 9-pin multi connector
TBC REMOTE: D-sub 15-pin
CONTROL-S (SIRCS): Stereo mini jack
HEADPHONES: JM-60 headphone stereo jack
Processor adjustment range (with optional UVR-60P)
Video level: ±3dB
Chroma level: ±3dB
Black level: 0 to 100mV
System SC phase: 360°p-p*
4
System sync phase: –1 to 3µs*
5
Y/C delay: ±100ns
*1 Without DSRM-10 attached, search speed is 16 times forward and reverse with
“REW/FFWD” button continuously depressed.
*2 Peak level: +8dB above operational level
*3 Video amplitude 100/0/100/0 colour bars
*4 With or without UVR-60P attached
*5 Without UVR-60P attached: ±300ns