Just goes to show how superior the U-wrap systems are:)

Got mine used for 100 bucks, huge machine, damn good picture.

Umatic is still a force to be reckoned with and an economical way for the serious amateur, student or pro to produce seriously good work at a minimal cost. You can be shooting excellent pictures for under £100! with NLE technology editing is even less of a problem that it ever was.

Those worried about the life of videotape take note, material I shot in 3/4 in 1984, 1985, 1986 is still in very good condition, few drops and only slight video level loss.

Still use this kit for shooting and off line edit. Keeps working for ever! Could do with a TBC though. I've not seen any pictures of a BVU200/Bve500 on this site though. Am I the only person using them?

i am looking at a umatic vo-2630 and wondering if it would be as good as s-vhs for mastering on thanks

My dad's company used to use BVU-800s 13 years ago - now I want one!

I have 2 VO-5630's, and although I'm not all that great with them (see my chat page entries), together with NLE on my computer they are amazing. The picture and sound quality are unbelievable when you see how cheap it all is.

Local TV would be nowhere without surplus U-Matic machines, we have gone to Betacam but our sister station stil uses the BVU 950!

would be interested in hearing from people who are interested in collecting old video cameras and equipment etc, feel free to e-mail me at the above adress

Thank you for remembering the UMATIC format and providing us all with information on it....

Great pictures .... need to know much more about the connectors because i like to record from a computer animations and so on ... Who can send me some information or links ... ???

Nice site, pleased to have found a web resource for our workhorse VCRs! We use them for recording thermal imaging footage both on the ground & in the air. The coldest we've operated them at was -50C! Anyone beat that?

Great Machines just keep on going. Occasionally I have to dig deep for new parts, but they earn their keep !

been editing with my type 5s with a dfs 500. Whata reliable workhorse system!

I am looking for a cheap Sony VO5630. Anyone selling?

I'm from Holland. my favourite model is the BVU800P. I have one myself and i'm very proud of it! Just looking for another umatic BVU800. no, smashing in the river of umatic machines for me!

hey! I want to know if I can connect a regular NTSC u matic machine to a regular NTSC tv (through the audio/video in ports or the cable port)

I'm searching the battery and the charger for a VO6800 and DXM3A camera.

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*sigh!! I just got my first U-matic,a top-loading VO-1600. I was expecting it to be a front-loader with the light-up tape door,etc.....

I have Always used a VO-5850 for everything i do and have NEVER had trouble.. of all the LB machines i consider it the BEST!

Best composite system ever. Especially in SP mode.

Whoever started this site get's a big thank's from me.....

The best tapeformat for me. I'm a collector of music-videoclips, and I share my archive with professional broadcasters. U-matic is still a broadcast standard for obsolete hard to find video material, and more accepted than S-VHS.

LOVE THIS FORMAT(JUST KEEPS ON GOING & GOING)!

Hi! Has anyone ever connected this device to a Fast Moviemachine?

I Promise that I do not go into lenghty rants like the above on my Website. It is not finished yet though. Still under construction, and probably always will be!! Thanks for the format, Sony. Thanks for the Forum, U-dudes.

Our TV broadcast production company is amon newer and older formats, is still using U-matic SP. I can hear the U-matic VTRs saying: - We've been around for more than a quarter of a ceintury. WE RUFUSE TO RETIRE, WE REFUSE TO DIE! We are here to stay

Just picked up a used well cared for system consisting of the VO-5850, VO-5800 and RM-440. It's been 10 years since I last used them and it's like learning to ride a bike once you learn, you don't forget. Could get lost for hours!!!

This is an extremely good resource for U-matic users. Personally I can supply new spares for the older u-matics: BVU 200,110,50 etc., both Pal & NTSC. I also buy and sell used pro video equipment.

Fun to toy around with!!! Can't beat the cost of the units, the picture quality (for the dollar!), and the experience you can gain with these units. I use BetaCam SP at work, but for at home, the machines behave relatively the same. Gives me a definite edge, having many more hours of experience in editing. Also, a hell of a lot of fun doing remo

Umatic - iss goood - innit ! I like these a lot - remember how gorgeous and high tech they looked, back in the day, and always wanted to get acquinted with their systems and servos and guts - (and now I can - as long as i get to the dumpster or skip quick enough !) these days I try not to touch *domestic* videos (except when I put a tape in mine

Hi there! When I started to make videos as a teenager in the late 1980's, U-Matic was still the number one standard for Broadcast and industrial video making. Thus I was very fascinated by the technology and dearly wished for my own Umatic -Equipment. I remember that our local video club had a discarded Panasonic NV-9500 which they no longer us

Well since I can't work on the puter (eye problem), I have to stick with U-Matics, but I do like the work, write me...

Old but still extreme good machines, like DCC as reference.

Does anyone have info on the Hi-Band mod for 5800/5850? Great to see a site dedicated to this format.

I have a Umatic VO-5850P and a VO-5800PS for sale, also a JVC Battery Charger AA-P47E plus 2 batteries, a JVC Portable Video Cassette Recorder CR-4900E, a Sony DXC-M3 camera and approx 50 used Umatic cassettes. Everthing has been recently serviced, batteries aren't great though. Can't find the Edit controller at the minute but no doubt it will tu

fine site, most informative and easy to use Greetings frm Duesseldorf/Germany

I work in education and I ve been using the Series 5 machines since 1983 - they still work! Most of our archive, which includes a local TV channel, is UMatic based. SVHS promised the world - it was crud from day one. We ll keep them going (we ve got four three machine edit suites using Series 9) for as long as possible. We find them excellent to us

Hello, i'm looking for a wiring diagram of interconnection cables between VO-5850, VO-5800 and RM440 . Can anyone help ???

Out of pure boreance I went online to see if there were any sites dedicated to U-matic, and stumbled upon this! i work at a post-production facility where we still make tons of U-Matics a month for all the commercial and ad agencies, because they won't upgrade to a system from the last decade(s). I believe the world would be better off if they used

we want to sell our u -matic equipments..sony.dxc3000Pk camera,sony bvu150 portable rec with tc.,sachtler 14 tripod and dolly,optex 7.5 wide angle,sony lo23 remote zoom contr,sony dme-450 digital effect, sony VO 985o with TC,and sony VO-9800 with TC,Sony BVE-600 editing, echolab dv ,Sony pvm 1320 monitor,VIP SPG,sonyecm -55 mic,3 x sony PVM 1442

Got a VO-1810UK. any good? I don't know.. SCREEEEM! the cassette loader is jammed shut / LOCKED so I can't try it out. HELP!..ANY IDEAS? no manual too.

I am very anxious to find some operating instructions and data on my immaculate Panasonic NV-A960 edit suite and U-matic machines.

Just bought a VO9600P and got a couple of VO8800 portables-not had much chance to use them yet-have 2 M3A cameras so hoping the results should be okay.

I just got the U-matic bug!! I'm start my own video business and can't afford the high prices of the DV equipment.So if you are looking to dump your equipment with modest prices email me. I have a Panasonic AG-A800 Editing Controller that I'm looking for the AG-SW800 AV switcher if you have any other stuff please let me know and let see what we ca

Recently discovered U-Matics & love em. Great to see so many others into the format too! Many thanks

Hi.thought ones been on the site long enough.so one thought i should tell the world U-matic BVU/VO is a alive and well here.enjoy reading your e-mails on here and found this site interesting,any info on the Bvu 150 and parts and manuals would be helpful.but i keep my eyes open on the site for more info on the others.ROY

Looking for manuals

Looking for manuals

we service and repair all models of low band high band and highband sp including portables to name just a few

At JVS we service U-matics betacam digibeta DVcam I have worked on them all do you have a service problem? then give me a call we are here to help you not like them all.

Used to be sony authorised repair center and did many hundreds (if not thousands) of services on servies 5, 7, 9 as well as BVUs and Betacams.

I am looking for a replacement for my old Sony Hi/Lo band recorder/player that I bought new about 1990 and then sold when BetaCam became popular. It must play perfectly: 90 minute SP Hi-band tapes that I hope are still OK in my storage. Can anyone help, please? Keith

Awesome site, I just picked up an old top-loading VO-2610 today for $20 USD, hoping it works well (haven't tried it out yet)...

In 1989, I first trained in video editing on a u-matic suite (lowband). Quickly moved up to Hi-band and the mickey controlled suite. Anyone remember that? In Ireland, colleges were flooded with u-matics in the late 80s due the the national channels beta sp upgrade. I own a BVU 800P. Have worked it well on corporates and music videos. Still in pri

I've just recieved my first U-Matic - the VO-4800 portable and I'm really amazed with the picture quality. Simple, durable design, wide fast windig tape to increase pure analogue signal/noise ratio - just what I expect of VTR. Now waiting for two JVC KY-1900E to complete my field recording suite...

I've just recieved my first U-Matic - the VO-4800 portable and I'm really amazed with the picture quality. Simple, durable design, wide fast windig tape to increase pure analogue signal/noise ratio - just what I expect of VTR. Now waiting for two JVC KY-1900E to complete my field recording suite...

I have a VO5800 and a VO5850. Neither used in many years but now neither machine will pick up the tape to wrap it around the drum. Any thoughts anyone?

HELP.....Need free download of manual for VP-9000,Sony.....Thank You,As Always,David

how I can clean up tapes 3/4?

how I can clean up tapes 3/4?

anyone help, tapes used playback perfect, new record-good sound but snowy picture, is definitely not dirty head!, if the heads had gone, it wouldn't play my original tapes would it???

Ho un vasto archivio di videocassette 3/4 di pollice U/Matic sia Low Band sia High Band. Circa 1000 cassette da revisionare e nel caso acquisire in digitale. Cerco usato per fare da lettore, magari abbinandolo a TBC se necessario.

i am a Girl of 18 years and i am looking for pal from UH US AND AU

Great to Work with U-MaticSP, still the best Colour Under Video System. Only Sony SP U-Matic“s NLE Editing has be done on a Avid Symphonie Media Composer. Great Pictures!

still using and now opened a film & tv institute in chandigarh.i want more u-matic equipments & manuals and literature

May i have the pinout connection of the DUB cable for Sony VO 5850? (schematic ) Many thanks.

I want to convert the U-matic DUB output to S-video - any ideas, please?

Hello. Can anyone help me locate in any format, UMatic, Beta, Cartrivision, etc. or point me in the right direction to anyone who may have 1970s sports recordings preferrable NFL available for either trade(I have over 4800 items of high quality to offer) or for purchase? Thanks to any and all who can help me. John in Ohio

I am here in the USA and still love the U-matic system, However as far as quality I also have two BR-S811 S-VHS decks from JVC, I am planning to produce a documentary. I am puzzled which system should I use.....U-matic on VO-5850 or the S-VHS?

Hi just bought my first umatic, hope to get good quality recordings from my sony camcordes, just gotta figure out how to do it!!

I'm having a very hard time finding parts now!! :(

I need to total Schematic diagram of u-matic vo-5800

I need to total Schematic diagram of u-matic vo-5800

I need to total Schematic diagram of umatic vo-5800

I'an got an BVU 820 that have some probs :-( Is there anybody out there who have A meantanence manual as well A users manuaul as A PDF File or real paperware it may help me. I was recently looking for this manuals at Sony Broadcast webside, but I doesen't find this dokument's while they doesen't support it. It's verry lovely if anny one else can he

I'an got an BVU 820 that have some probs :-( Is there anybody out there who have A meantanence manual as well A users manuaul as A PDF File or real paperware it may help me. I was recently looking for this manuals at Sony Broadcast webside, but I doesen't find this dokument's while they doesen't support it. It's verry lovely if anny one else can he

I'an got an BVU 820 that have some probs :-( Is there anybody out there who have A meantanence manual as well A users manuaul as A PDF File or real paperware it may help me. I was recently looking for this manuals at Sony Broadcast webside, but I doesen't find this dokument's while they doesen't support it. It's verry lovely if anny one else can he

I'an got an BVU 820 that have some probs :-( Is there anybody out there who have A meantanence manual as well A users manuaul as A PDF File or real paperware it may help me. I was recently looking for this manuals at Sony Broadcast webside, but I doesen't find this dokument's while they doesen't support it. It's verry lovely if anny one else can he

DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE I COULD GET AN EDITIN UMATIC IN GOOD WORKING ORDER, PLEASE

Does any one know wher I could but a good editing recorder of these models system must be pal, any help appreciated

Umatic Is a great format the tapes just go on and on.

DO not worry about everything,but let in your pray requeast take all in to God“s heart all you painful troubles and worry and joy AND BE GLAD ALWAYS WINNING THE SOULS TO CHRIST,THANKS AND BLESS AND HOPE,KEIJO SWEDEN

would like to buy one

I'm desperately trying to track down replacement heads for lo band/hi band machines. DESPERATELY, I say! Anyone able to help is a god!

I luv U-matic video!

Have been using umatics since 1986, started with Low band portable, then went to BVU110 which I used for doing broadcast work on in the Alps. Just purchased BVU 950sp to transfer all the BVU tapes I still have from the 80's. Unfortunately it arrived not working properly (Transport problem showing error 01)- Looking for help

I have recently came across a sony u-matic professional bvu-200a i am trying to get rid of it and its in great shape can anyone tell me what its worth.and where i can sell it.you can also call me at 404 422 1677

bought two of the vo-5800 pal machines off e-bay, had to go 40 miles to pick them up, what a size, what a weight, was it worth it? damn straight it was, where else could you pick up two of these monsters for 4.99 well impressed with the picture and sound.

retrieved a load of equipment of a skip, great quality

I lost my machines in a fire, have since located used but cannot find cables to use them, either one. I have some info on old tapes that I wish to transfer to computer so need is to connect to a Sony DCR TRV480 NTSC, any suggestions???

Hi, I'm working on setting up a tape to data archive system from Umatic and various other redundant formats. It's great to see a site so rich with enthusiasm and info on this format. what a relief! Thanks Guys

Hi, I'm working on setting up a tape to data archive system from Umatic and various other redundant formats. It's great to see a site so rich with enthusiasm and info on this format. what a relief! Thanks Guys

Shot a lot in the 80's and now want to digitize the masters. Have a Primage TBC with a Y-688 in, and Component out. Going in to a Decklink Extreme SD card, in a Hackintosh. Not set up yet, but should be soon

i got mu umatic from the local dump shed for 10 dollars ! does any one know the age of my vcr ? please email...it needs a little repair as it eats tapes on eject

Hello To All U-Matic Fans Worldwide, I am looking for a Sony VO-9600 Service, Schematics, or Operation Manual. Can anyone help or email one to me or point me in the right direction. Thanks, I'd greatly appreciate it!!! Joe B.

Hello To All U-Matic Fans Worldwide, I am looking for a Sony VO-9600 Service, Schematics, or Operation Manual. Can anyone help or email one to me or point me in the right direction. Thanks, I'd greatly appreciate it!!! Joe B.

One has aquired these machines to be used with my DXC-3000p Sony Camera. They do give fundimentally awesome picture and i am sure if you know how to use the functions editing also. Ps if anybody can give some info on how to edit tapes whilst filming- would be grateful. The BVU150 is a beutiful piece of machinary that daintilly spins the tape round

I have a VO-5630 and looking for a patch cable to get s-video from the umatic's 7 pin locking 'dub' connector to a standard s-video input on a dvd-recorder... Can anyone help? Thanks.. John

These machines are great to work with. The real problem is that here i am its difficult to get parts and training for their proper maintenance and repair. Hoping to get some tips from the pros here.

Why can't I mod my 950 to play low band :)

I have a VO umatic SP (9850) for sale, anyone want to make an offer?, ecellent condition, ready for rackmounted.

need schematic for vp 7020

just using it to dub to digital formats from old tapes.

Perfect machines for daily use. Perfect picture and sound. Perfect for making low budget films. For me there is no other system than U-Matic. I only wish there were tape's longer than 75 minutes.

I have some Umatic euipment for sale. It is all from a three machine edit suite - although it has been dismantled I think everything is there. Includes 3 sony umatic decks - VO-5850P VO-5630 VO-5800PS, controllers, switchers etc. I also have some JVC cameras available and other bits and pieces. I can email a full list if anyone is interested.

I have some Umatic euipment for sale. It is all from a three machine edit suite - although it has been dismantled I think everything is there. Includes 3 sony umatic decks - VO-5850P VO-5630 VO-5800PS, controllers, switchers etc. I also have some JVC cameras available and other bits and pieces. I can email a full list if anyone is interested.

Ive a U-matic NV-9200 its not winding the tape round the head it does everything else ffwd rw etc is there a belt thats possibly snapped underneath this big old bugger. I aquired an ex duplicating plant here in the UK called World of Video 2000 and some good old gear as well as hundreds of masters on tape,umatic, betacam and others two umatics and

one is just fuzzy picture it was black and white to start with but is now all hazy and this one is as mentioned. Can anyone help me I need a worker to get started transferriing. I got 2 V2000's goin but this has me beat. Any repair people in the uk? Or should I buy a new one?

Hi All, I learned to edit using the good old Umatic format, and sometimes wish there were editing HDV/DV decks that work the same way! I really want to find a PAL Umatic SP deck for transfers of old material. If you know of one for sale near Melbourne, Australia please let me know. I have most other Sony formats, so need Umatic SP to complete my

Ok new question for those who may know How or where can I get hold of a 1 reel to reel transfer machine. Ive aquired around 200 of these 1 type C masters and would either like to transfer them or get them transferred. I'm still going through machinery too yet so may come across something yet any help would be great.

I'm not particularly a U-matic fan... But I have a tape dating from the 80s or 90s, in low band PAL U-matic. Can someone recommend a good place for (or do) a digital copy? It's about 15 min long. Thanks!

hi i have two machines they both are requiring spare can you advise me please

Hi im looking for spares for my sony umatic video machine model number 9800s can you advise where i might obtain these many thanks

I have a Sony Vo 5850p plus matching RM 440 edit controller for sale. South London. Offers please! Posted November 09 - sorry U-Matic chat page link not working so had to post this here.

I have a BVU-800S OPERATIONĀ AND MAINTANENCEĀ MANUAL 3rd Edition (Revised 11) Serial No. 10081 and Higher 3-672-920-33. This book good looking, endpage number is:18-76, full complete.Oparetion,Installation, Printed circuit boards, schematics diagrams,and so on. For Sale. Who want buy? Please send me a offer in email:gbenyov@t-email.hu Budapest, Hun

I have a 9800P for sale in great condition if anyone's interested and a couple of original Sony Service Manuals for the VO5630 & VO5850P

I am a retailer that gets my stock from the US Government. Mostly NTSC but an occasional PAL deck. We have about 20 decks in stock at very reasonable prices. Arizona 85246 USA

Hi, I am looking after A Pair of sitepanels and feets for my BVU 820 while this parts are missing on my Mashine. Is somebody out there who having this parts somewhere in the Basement?? If yes, please drop me A line!

Hey guys, don't know if it is of any interest to anyone but we are a medical auction company and we dispose of the old NHS stock for them, in amongst the items we received was a SONY U-MATIC VO-5630. I wasn't aware these systems had a following until I stumbled across your website. The unit has one or two switches missing and probably would onl

I have been using the 5 series from '70s. Today I picked up a vo-5850p I have about 100 tapes.I am not sure what is on the tapes. I bought the sony to find out. I am not a pro user. I have various equpt. from windup gramaphone that plays 78 rpm to sony DAT, marantz DASH,etc. now I need to get hold of user/service manual for the vo-5850p.can any

Noen som har service manual til denne ?

Noen som har service manual til denne ?

hi, I“m a lover of video files in many formats, I work in a TV station in my city, and I just got a Umatic Videocassette Advice from my job like donation, it“s work good, but I want to know more things about it, thanx....

I am a long term u-matic user with a library of material which I have shot over the past 25 years.

have a bunch of BVU 200 pal and secam, BVE 500 and wires and other umatic, for sale Cheap price, located in paris france

I need to download a User Guide for the Sony VO-5600....Does anyone have a copy they would be willing to allow me to download? Or can you tell me where I can get a FREE copy of this manual? Thanks

I need to download a User Guide for the Sony VO-5600....Does anyone have a copy they would be willing to allow me to download? Or can you tell me where I can get a FREE copy of this manual? Thanks