Sony PVW-2650

Sony PVW-2650

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Overview

Brand

Sony

Model

PVW-2650

Type

VTR

Format family

Betacam

Years

1991 –

AV system

NTSC

Related

PVW-2650P

ECID

EC3812

Format Compatibility

Plays

Betacam, Betacam SP

Inputs

Rear

Ref Video In
1×Composite (CVBS) (BNC)

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

Outputs

Rear

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

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

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

1.0Vp-p, 75 ohm, sync negative

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front

Headphones
1×Analog stereo (6.35mm TRS)

Stereo phone jack

Features

Betacam SP format, playback only, Dynamic Tracking (DT) playback (-1 to +3x normal speed), Dynamic Motion Control (DMC), built-in TBC with digital dropout compensator, built-in LTC/VITC reader with user bits, 2-channel longitudinal audio with Dolby C NR, RS-422 9-pin serial interface, component output (BNC and 12-pin DUB), composite output, S-Video output, optional U-matic DUB output (BKW-2030), character display/superimpose, color framing (4-field servo with CF ID and VISC), 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

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Power

Voltage

90–265V

AC frequency

50Hz, 60Hz

Power

130W

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-2650 is a Betacam SP editing player from the PVW-2000 Pro series, introduced by Sony around 1991. It is the player companion to the PVW-2800 recorder and represents the mid-range Betacam SP product line positioned between the professional BVW series and the budget UVW series.

The PVW-2650 features Dynamic Tracking for noiseless variable-speed playback from -1 to +3 times normal speed, a wider DT range than the BVW-65. It plays both Betacam SP metal particle tapes and oxide Betacam cassettes in L-size (90+ minutes) and S-size (30+ minutes) formats. Two longitudinal audio channels with Dolby C noise reduction provide high-quality audio performance.

Key improvements over the BVW series include S-Video output, a wider Dynamic Tracking range, and a more affordable price point while maintaining broadcast-quality performance. An optional U-matic DUB output (BKW-2030) allows direct transfer to U-matic VTRs with minimal picture degradation.

The built-in TBC ensures stable output without external processing. The control panel tilts up to 90 degrees and can be detached for remote operation up to 5 meters away using the optional BKW-2010 Control Panel Extension Kit.