TAO VTR-Port422, RS-422 Machine Control for BVW-22

RS-422 Control for the Sony BVW-22 VTR

VTR-Port422™ Kit

part# 9068

VTR-Port422™ is a modification kit which provides control of a Sony BVW-22 VTR from standard RS-422 controllers. The VTR-Port422 kit allows this low-cost Betacam-SP deck to be used for timecode logging and remote controlled viewing. Get's producers off the "yellow pad" logging system and into automation.

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Why Use VTR-Port?
	Provides control of the BVW-22 VTR from computer-based and RS-422 controllers
	Provides a 9-pin, RS-422 control connector on the rear panel of the BVW-22
	Emulates Sony P2 VTR control protocol
	Transmits drop-frame SMPTE timecode between deck and controller
	Saves money on expensive VTRs you won't have to buy

Who Uses VTR-Port?
	TV networks use VTR-Port422 to maximize their investments in earlier model VTRs
	NBC, ABC and CBS (in NY and DC) have modified their BVW-22 decks with VTR-Port422
	Independent producers & post facilities use VTR-Port422 for timecode tape logging

How Do I Use VTR-Port?
	Have your engineer install VTR-Port using our printed instructions.
	Once installed, a 9-pin RS-422 remote control port is available on the VTR's rear panel.
	Connect your VTR control cable to the the 9-pin port.
	Set your controller or computer-based system for control of a Betacam VTR (such as UVW-1800).
	Use your $6,000 savings to take a nice vacation.

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BVW-22 and Betacam-SP are tradenames of Sony Corporation.