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Owner’s Record
The mode! and seria} numbers are located at the rear.
Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Refer to these nurnbers whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No. PVW-2800 Serial No.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
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DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
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presence of important operating and main-
tenance (servicing) instructions in the fitera-
ture accompanying the appliance.
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For the customers in the USA
‘équipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmiul interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction rnanual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required te correct the
interference at his own expense.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority
to operate this equiprnent.
The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual
must be used with this equipment in order to comply with
the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part
15 of FCC Rules.
For customers in Canada
This apparatus complies with the Class A limits for radio
noise emissions set out in Radio Interference Regulations.
For customers in the USA
Television programs, films, video tapes and other
materiais may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such material may be
contrary to the provisions of copyright laws.

introduction =~
Aboutthis®
Manual
Chapter-1 .
Features of the -
PYW-2600
Chapter 2
Location and-
Function. of
Parts and
Controls -
Chapter 3°
Setting Up the
Unit :
Chapter a
Recording. and
Playback
(contin)
About this Mantaal .....cessscssssssessssessneseree
Purpose of this Manual ..
Organization of this Manu:
The Betacam SP Format...
Advanced Editing Functions
Ease of Operation .......
Other Features.
Control Panel (Front) ......
Upper Control Panel...
Lower Control Pane] (Edit ide Comet:
System Panel..
Precautions ....sscccssocrerseren
Safety Precautions ..
Handling Precautions
Connections vesaasevacsosesanaseanerne -3
Connections of Video and Audio Equipment . -3
Connector Pane] Switch Settings ..
Editing System Connections ....
Reference Control Settings
Main Menu .....
Changing Menu Settings
Reference Signals for Time Base Corrector and Servo System
About Reference Signals
Genlock of the Built-in Black Burst Generator
Selection of the Reference Signal for the Servo System
Reference Signal Connections ..
About Cassettes .....
Recommended Cassettes
Inserting and Ejecting the Cassette
Preventing Accidental Erasure
ReCOFEIIG «...sesseresecrsrersrsrneesrerarerernsersvessonsrsroanen!
Preparing to Record...
Recording Video and Audio Signals
Recording Time Codes and User Bi
Playback: ....csesccssserreee
Preparing for Playback .......
Normai Speed Playback .....
Table of Contents

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Chapter 4
Recording and
Playback
(continued)
Chapter 5
Basic Editing
Chapter 6
Advanced
Editing
Chapter 7
Maintenance
Appendices
Table of Conients
JOG and SHUTTLE Mode Playback ..
Superimposed Characters ...ssccvesssresnnsersrerne
Automatic Editing
Introduction ....
Operation Flowchart.
Before Starting ......
Precautions for Automatic Editin;
Operation ...
Manual Editing.
Introduction
Operation...
Variable-speed Editing — DMC Editing .........
Setting Edit Points at Preview Time — Quick Editing
Continuous Editing ......00-+0
Camera Picture Editing.......
Self-diagnostics ....srseccsene
About the System Mens ....
About the Hours Meter...
Head Cleaning and Moisture Condensation
Specifications ....-rsesees
Glossary
Index...

About this Manual
This mada isa guidebook for tiser’ 8 ihe Sony Py w-2800
Videocassette Recorder: The Introduction discusses the ~
purpose and organization of the maatual.: ‘Reading. ii First will
help you decide which of the other chapters you should read
most carefully, depending on your. degree: of pices with
professional VTRes.
About this Manual niece:
Purpose of this Manual .
Organization of this Mat

This
manual
contains
all
the
information
you
need
to
operate
the
PVW-2800,
including
the
names
and
functions
of
the
various
component
parts,
details
of
settings
and
adjustments,
and
the
procedures
to
follow
for
recording,
playback
and
editing.
The
PVW-2800
is
a
professional
VIR
designed
for
a
wide
range
of
users,
from
cable
television
stations
to
general
business
operators.
In
the
same
way,
the
manual
was
written
to
be
read
by
a
wide
range of
users,
ranging
from
experienced
engineers
to
users
who
have
never
used
a
professional
VTR
before.
If
you
encounter
any
unfamiliar
terms
while
reading
the
manual,
please
consult
the
footnotes
at
the
bottom
of
the
page
as
well
as
the
index
and
glossary
found
at
the
end
of
the
manual.
The
following
is
a
brief
summary
of
the
chapters
and
appendices
in
this
manual.
But
note
that
the
opening
page
of
each
chapter
also
gives
a
summary
of
the
contents
of
that
chapter.
Chapter 1 Feaiures of the PYW-2800
Describes the principal features and functions of the unit.
Chapter 2 Location and Function of Paris and Controls
Gives
the
names
and
functions
of
the
controls
and
other
parts.
Experienced
users
of
broadcast-quality
or
professional
VTRs
should
be
able
to
begin
using
the
unit
after
a
reading
of
this
chapter.
If
this
is
the
first
time
you
have
used
a
professional
VTR,
read
through
this
chapter
carefully
in
order
to
give
yourself
an
overall
understanding
of
the
unit’s
features
and
how
to
use
them.
Chapier 3 Setting Up the Unit
Describes
connections,
initial
settings
and
reference
signals,
and
some
safety
precautions which you should be aware of.
Chapter 4 Recording and Playback
Describes
the
basic
operations
of
recording
and
playback,
and
superimposition
of
titles and characters.
Chapter 5 Basic Editing .
Explains
how
to
set
up
two
VTRs
for
automatic
editing,
and
also
how
to
perform
simple manual editing.
Chapter 6 Advanced Editing
Explains
editing
at
variable
speeds,
and
convenient
features
to
save
time
in
automatic
editing.
Introduction — About this Manual
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Chapter 7 Maintenance
Describes the unit’s self-diagnosis functions, cleaning and maintenance, and the
setup menu for less-used features.
Appendices
© Specifications
© Glossary
@ Index
Technical Terms
Technical terms are explained in the body of the text at the point where they first
occur, or at the foot of the page. You may also consult the glossary of terms at the
end of this manual.
lilustrations for operating procedures
As a general rule, the numbers indicated in the illustrations for operating
procedures correspond to the operation step numbers in the text below the
illustrations.
If necessary, the names of the parts and controls to be used for the operation are
also indicated in the illustration.
Cross References
Throughout the manual you will find italicized references to sections of this
manual or other manuals which contain additional information. Also printed in
italics are questions which you should discuss with the Sony dealer from whom
you purchased this unit.
important Notes
Be sure to read the sections of the manual marked . They explain points
which you should be aware of in order to operate the unit correctly and prevent
malfunctions.
8B! Introduction —- About this Manual
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Chapter 1
Features of the PYW-2800_
This chapter describes special features of the. unit which you.
should be.aware of before you operate it it
The Betacam SP Format .
Advanced Editing Function:
Ease of Operation.
Other Features ..