Sony PVW-2800 Operating Instructions Manual page 18

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Audio level meters
Indicate recording level in REC or EE* modes,
and playback level in PLAY mode.
REC (recording) level controls
You can adjust audio recording levels
independently for each channel. To adjust the
recording level, put the unit into EE mode, pull
out the control and adjust while monitoring the
audio level meters.
Hf the controls are pushed in, the recording level
is fixed at the factory preset level and cannot be
adjusted. (The reading of the Jeve] meters for
the preset level is O VU when the signal is input
at +4 dBu**.)
Contact your Sony dealer if you wish to change the
preset audio recording level.
PB (playback) level controls
You can adjust audio playback levels
independently for each channel. To adjust the
playback level, put the unit in PLAY mode, pull
out the control and adjust while monitoring the
audio level meter.
If the controls are pushed in, the audio playback
level is fixed at the factory preset level and
cannot be adjusted.
Contact your Sony dealer if you wish to change the
preset audio playback level.
AUDIO MONITOR switch
Select the audio output to the HEADPHONES
jack, 8-pin MONITOR connector and the
AUDIO MONITOR connector (XLR type) on
the rear panel by setting the switch to one of the
following settings.
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CH-1 | Channel i audio | Channel 4 audio
MIX | Stereo audio Mixed Channel 1 and
2 audio
CH-2 | Channel 2 audio | Channei 2 audio
Audio and video signals input inte the VIR's recording
circuits are supplied to other circuits, but not to the
recording heads.
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Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts and Controls
Insert cassettes here, To insert a small cassette,
align it with the marks in center of the
compartment window.
[8] AUDIO LIMITER switch 0]
After adjusting the recording levels, set this
switch to ON io activate the limiter circuits.
These circuits prevent distortion due to
excessive input, for example a sudden Joud
noise during microphone recording.
[2] indicators
AUTO OFF indicator
Lights when moisture condensation is detected
on the head drum and when tape transport
irregularities are detected.
DOLBY NR indicator
Lights when the DOLBY noise reduction
circuits are activated.
LTC indicator
PLAY mode: Lights if recorded LTC signals
are detected on the tape.
REC, EE modes: Always lights, unless the
input is from an external source which
does not generate LTC signals
although the TC GENERATOR EXT/
INT switch on the system panel is set
to EXT and the REGEN/PRESET
switch to PRESET.
VITC indicator
PLAY mode: Lights if recorded VITC signals
are detected on the tape.
REC, EE modes: Lights if VITC signals are
being inserted into the video signals.
** 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrins