Sony BVW-55 User Manual

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BVW-55
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Small cassette (S cassette)
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S cassette REC inhibit tab (for oxide tape)
Tape thickness detection tab
Metal tape detection tab
Reel hub diameter detection tab
S cassette REC inhibit plug (for metal particle tape)
1-5. System of Cassette
Use the small cassette for Betacam or Betacam SP.
As shown in the figure below, plugs and tabs are provided at the back side of the cassette tape.
REC Inhibit Plugs
Detection Tabs
No. Use With tab (closed) Without tab (opened)
2 Tape thickness detection Thickness: 20 µm Thickness: 15 µm
3 Metal tape detection Oxide tape Metal particle tape
4 Reel hub diameter detection Small hub Large hub
1-5. System of Cassette
Back side of a cassette
Leveled
Recording possible
Down
Recording impossible

Sony BVW-55 Specifications

General

Type	Professional VCR
Video Format	Betacam SP
Video Standard	NTSC/PAL
Power Requirements	AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Video Heads	2
Frequency Response	20 Hz to 20 kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	48 dB
Input/Output Connectors	Audio XLR