Sony PVW-2800

Sony PVW-2800

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Overview

Brand

Sony

Model

PVW-2800

Type

VTR

Format family

Betacam

Years

1991 –

AV system

NTSC

Related

PVW-2800P

ECID

EC3813

Format Compatibility

Plays

Betacam, Betacam SP

Records

Betacam SP

Inputs

Rear

Ref Video In
1×Composite (CVBS) (BNC)

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

Component In 2
1×Component (YPbPr) (BNC)

3x BNC (Y/R-Y/B-Y). Y: 1.0Vp-p 75 ohm sync negative, R-Y: 0.7Vp-p, B-Y: 0.7Vp-p

Video In
1×Composite (CVBS) (BNC)

1.0Vp-p, 75 ohm, sync negative

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

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

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

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

Audio In CH-1/2
1×Analog stereo (XLR, Stereo audio)

2x XLR 3-pin female. +4dBu / -60dBu switchable, 600 ohm / 10k ohm balanced

Time Code In
1×Analog mono (BNC)

0.5V to 18Vp-p, 10k ohm

Outputs

Rear

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

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

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

1.0Vp-p, 75 ohm, sync negative

Component Out 2
1×Component (YPbPr) (BNC)

3x BNC (Y/R-Y/B-Y). Y: 1.0Vp-p 75 ohm sync negative, R-Y: 0.7Vp-p, B-Y: 0.7Vp-p

Time Code Out
1×Analog mono (BNC)

1.2Vp-p, 75 ohm

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

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

Audio Monitor Out
1×Analog mono (RCA (connector))

+4dBu

Video Out 3 (Super)
1×Composite (CVBS) (BNC)

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

Audio Line Out CH-1/2
1×Analog stereo (XLR)

2x XLR 3-pin male. +4dBu, 600 ohm balanced

Front

Headphones
1×Analog stereo (6.35mm TRS)

Stereo phone jack

Features

Betacam SP format, built-in TBC with digital dropout compensator, built-in TC generator/reader (LTC/VITC/UB), built-in editing (insert/assemble with auto preview/review, audio split editing, DMC slow-motion editing), 2-channel longitudinal audio with Dolby C NR, RS-422 9-pin serial interface, component I/O (BNC and 12-pin DUB), composite I/O, S-Video I/O, optional U-matic DUB output (BKW-2030), character display/superimpose, color framing, high-speed picture search (up to 24x), setup menu, self-diagnostics, digital hour meter, detachable/tiltable control panel, 5U rack-mountable

Dimensions

H × W × D

9.3125 in × 16.8125 in × 21.625 in

Weight

/

Power

Voltage

90–265V

AC frequency

50Hz, 60Hz

Power

150W

Time Base Correction

Type

Line TBC

Notes

Built-in TBC with advanced digital dropout compensator. Remotely adjustable via optional BVR-50 connected to rear 15-pin D-sub connector.

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Description

The Sony PVW-2800 is a Betacam SP editing recorder/player from the PVW-2000 Pro series, introduced by Sony around 1991. It is the recorder companion to the PVW-2650 player and serves as the mid-range edit deck in Sony's Betacam SP lineup, positioned between the professional BVW-70/75 and the budget UVW-1800.

The PVW-2800 records exclusively on metal particle tape (Betacam SP format) but plays back both metal and oxide tapes, maintaining full compatibility with BVW-series recordings. It accepts L-size (100+ minutes) and S-size (35+ minutes) cassettes. Two longitudinal audio channels with Dolby C noise reduction provide high-quality audio.

Built-in editing facilities support insert and assemble editing with auto preview/review, audio split editing with independent in/out memories, frame-accurate trimming, and selectable pre-roll time. DMC (Dynamic Motion Control) slow-motion editing is possible when a DT-equipped VTR (such as the PVW-2650 or BVW-65/75) is used as the player. The RS-422 9-pin serial interface enables integration into professional editing systems.

The PVW-2800 features comprehensive video connectivity including component (both BNC and 12-pin DUB), composite, and S-Video inputs and outputs. An optional U-matic DUB output allows direct format transfer. The built-in TBC and timecode generator/reader make it a self-contained editing solution.