Sony PVW-2600

Description

Part of the affordable Betacam SP 2000 PRO series, the PVW2600 is a versatile editing player that is easy to integrate with the BVW series of products and peripherals as well as other editing systems. Featuring built-in TBC, built-in TC reader, 24 times picture search, RS-422 remote interface, Y/C output and component video (Y, R-Y, B-Y) outputs, the PVW2600 combines superior picture performance with flexibility and control. In addition, it will playback Betacam or Betacam SP recorded tapes, with playback times over 90 minutes.

Features:
• High speed picture search
• Built-in time base corrector
• Built-in time code reader
• High audio quality
• Longer playback time
• RS-422A serial interface (9-pin)
• Following outputs: Y/R-Y/B-Y, composite video, U-matic DUB signal, S-video
• TBC remote control
• Character display
• Picture search can be made at various speeds over a range of up to 24 times normal speed in forward and reverse by using the search dial mode incorporated on the unit. A recognizable color picture can be obtained at up to 10 times (24 times in monochrome) normal speed in forward and reverse. In the jog mode, tape movement accurately follows the rotation of the search dial in both directions.
• Provided for versatile editing system expansion and flexible system control.
• This format uses component recording, for which the chrominance signals (R-Y, B-Y) are time compressed and recorded on one track, using the CTDM (Compressed Time Division Multiplex) system originally developed by Sony, while the luminance signal is recorded on a separate track.
• Thanks to the tape speed of the format and the adoption of the proven Dolby C-type NR, the PVW2600 offers high quality audio with a wide dynamic range even at high frequencies, minimum distortion and excellent S/N ratio.
• Both L-size and S-size cassettes are accepted, giving playback times of over 90 minutes and over 30 minutes respectively.
• A superior quality output video is obtained directly from the PVW2600, with no additional time base correction required. Advanced, high quality digital dropout compensation also ensures consistent picture performance.
• The reading capability of both VITC and LTC to the SMPTE format, together with user bits, is standard.
• A built-in character generator is provided, allowing characters to be superimposed on either the signal from Video Output 3 or the Monitor Output. It displays either time code reader data or CTL timer data. VTR function status, including shuttle tape speed, can also be displayed by accessing the setup menu. Furthermore, error number and status can be automatically displayed when the error is detected. Character display is On/Off switchable from the subcontrol panel. When the unit is operated under the setup menu mode, the initial setup menu is automatically displayed from the character generator.
• Operating temperature: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
• Humidity: Less than 80% relative humidity
• Luminance (50% modulation): Metal Particle Tape:30Hz to 4.5mhz(+0.5/-4.0)dBOxide Tape:30Hz to 4.0mhz(+0.5/-6.0)dB
• K-factor (2T pulse): Metal Particle Tape:Less than 2%Oxide Tape:Less than 3%
• VIDEO OUT 1 (BNC): Composite video, 1.0Vp-p, 75Ó, sync negative
• VIDEO OUT 2 (BNC): Composite video, 1.0Vp-p, 75Ó, sync negative
• VIDEO OUT 3 (BNC): Composite video, 1.0Vp-p, 75Ó, sync negative, w/wo character insertion
• Chrominance: Metal Particle Tape AM:More than 53dBMetal Particle Tape PM:More than 53dBOxide Tape AM:More than 50dBOxide Tape PM:More than 50dB
• Distortion T.H.D. (at 3% distortion level): Metal Particle Tape:Less than 1%Oxide Tape:Less than 2%
• Tape speed: 11.86cm/sec.
• Tape media used: Metal Particle Tape (MPT)Oxide Tape (OT)
• Playback time: More than 90 min. with BCT-90MLMore than 30 min. with BCT-30M
• Fast forward/rewind time: Less than 3 min. with BCT-90ML
• Search speed: Shuttle:19 steps, STILL to 24X normal, Fwd & Rev.Jog:Frame by frame, forward and reverse
• Color difference (50% modulation): Metal Particle Tape:30Hz to 1.5mhz(+0.5/-3.0)dBOxide Tape:30Hz to 1.5mhz(+0.5/-3.0)dB
• Signal to noise ratio (luminance component IN/OUT): Metal Particle Tape:More than 51dBOxide Tape:More than 48dB
• Differential gain: Metal Particle Tape:Less than 3%Oxide Tape:Less than 3%
• Differential phase: Metal Particle Tape:Less than 3°Oxide Tape:Less than 3°
• Y/C delay: Metal Particle Tape:Less than 20nsec.Oxide Tape:Less than 20nsec.
• Frequency response: Metal Particle Tape:50Hz to 15kHz (+1.5/-3.0)dBOxide Tape:50Hz to 15kHz (+3.0/-3.0)dB
• Signal to noise ratio (at 3% distortion level): Metal Particle Tape:More than 72dBOxide Tape:More than 50dB (Dolby NR off)
• Wow and flutter: Metal Particle Tape:Less than 0.1%rmsOxide Tape:Less than 0.1%rms
• REF Video In (BNC): 1.0Vp-p, 75ohms
• Component OUT 1 (12-pin male): Luminance:1.0Vp-p, 75Ó, sync negativeColor difference:R-Y: 0.7Vp-p, 75Ó, B-Y: 0.7Vp-p, 75Ó
• Component OUT 2 (BNC x 3): Luminance:1.0Vp-p, 75Ó, sync negativeColor difference:R-Y: 0.7Vp-p, 75Ó, B-Y: 0.7Vp-p, 75Ó
• Audio LINE OUT (XLR 3-pin male, CH1/2): +4dBu, 600Ó, balanced
• Audio MONITOR OUT (XLR 3-pin male, CH1/2): +4dBu, 600Ó, balanced
• U-matic DUB OUT (with an optional BKW-2020): Y: 1.7Vp-p, 51ÓC: 0.9Vp-p, 51Ó
• S-video OUT: Y: 1.0Vp-p, 75ÓC: 0.286Vp-p (burst), 75Ó
• Time code out (BNC): 1.2Vp-p, 75Ó
• Other I/O: REMOTE IN/OUT9-pin, femaleTBC REMOTE15-pin, maleMONITOR8-pin, femaleHEADPHONESJM-60 headphone stereo jack
• Processor adjustment range: Video level±3dBChroma level±3dBSetup Level0 to +15 IREHue±15°System SC phase360°p-pSystem sync phase+3 to -1µsec.Y/C delay±50 nsec.
• Power requirements: AC 90 to 265V, 48 to 64Hz
• Power consumption: 120W
• Storage temperature: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)