A/B/C Edit Controller. Connects to a maximum of 12 VTRs and controls up to 6 VTRs simultaneously. Standard features include 4 RS-422 VTR interface, Sony and Grass Valley 100/110/200 serial switcher control, parallel and serial audio mixer control, built-in floppy disk drive. Features include: multiple recorder assignment, pre-read control of digital VTRs, on-board list management, 998 event EDL, alphanumeric reel numbers, 8 GPI ports, 20 programmable function keys, audio split out for up to 4 audio channels, PCM-7030, PCM-7050, DAT memory jog control, time track function with action track, scroll track, recorder track, player track, and auto track capabilities.

* Improved CRT Display
* Reel Number Settings
* Programmable Function Keys
* Advanced Match Frame Edits
* List Management Function
* 998 Event Memory
* Built-in Floppy Disk Drive
* Notes/Remarks
* For easier operation, pop-up window menus for Reel Number, Constants, and GPI settings are supported in the BVE-2000 display. Also, a comprehensive graphic display shows the current edit status at a glance.
* Six alpha-numeric characters can be used to specify the source tapes being used for editing. The status of each reel is displayed when the Reel Number menu is selected.
* The BVE-2000 supports 20 PF keys to store a total of 255 key-stroke sequences in the memory system. These sequences can be executed with just a press of the corresponding PF key. Labeling of the keys is also possible.
* The time track function, which automatically calculates the player match-frame in-point whenever the recorder in-point is changed, or has been enhanced. Action Track/Scroll Track/Recorder Track/Player Track and Auto Track are supported in the BVE-2000.
* As well as basic list management functions, the BVE-2000 supports functions such as INSERT, DELETE, CORRECT and MOVE with RIPPLE. The BVE-2000 also supports MODIFY, CLEAN and SORT EDL functions which allow flexible list management operation.
* Up to 998 events can be stored in the EDL memory system and the data is protected by the back-up battery in case of power failure.
* The BVE-2000 features a built-in 3.5-inch floppy disk drive in its mainframe. This enables storage of the operator's set-up as well as EDL data.
* Notes or remarks can be stored in the EDL for every edit. When an edit is recalled from the EDL, the notes can be automatically displayed. Each line of a note can be edited.
* Power requirements: AC100 to 240 ±10%, 48 Hz to 64 Hz
* Power consumption: 28W max. including all BKE boards
* Operating temperature: 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
* Storage temperature: -40°C to +60°C (-40°F to +140°F)
* Weight: Card file unit: approx. 11kg (25lb 4oz)Keyboard: approx. 2.3kg (5lb 1oz)
* Dimensions (W x H x D): Card file unit: approx. 424 x 132 x 350 mm(16 3/4 x 5 1/4 x 13 7/8 inches)Keyboard: approx. 424 x 65 x 258mm(16 3/4 x 2 5/8 x 10 1/4 inches)
* Video/Reference signal: External sync input: -0.2 to 5.0 Vp-p1.0 ± 0.2 Vp-p video signal, 75ÓReference video input: -0.1 ± 0.2 Vp-p, 75Ó (when BKE-2030/1 fitted)VDU output: 1.0V ± 0.3 Vp-p, 75Ó
* Operation: Data and source controlled by keyboard with VDU of edit data and source status
* Edit reference: Control track signal, SMPTE/EBU LTC, VITC
* Editing accuracy: ±0 frame with time code operation (normal play mode)
* Edit list: 998 events
* GPI: 8 ports, programmable pulse output
* External edit control: RS-232C x 2, programmable BAUD rate and bit
* VDU: 8 x 9 dot matrix, 80 characters x 29 lines