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1. R Y 0 7 Vp p 75ohms 100 colour bars B Y 0 7 Vp p 750hms 100 colour bars Composite BNC x1 1 0 Vp p 75ohms sync negative S Video BNC x2 60i system Y 1 0 Vp p 75ohms sync negative C 0 286 Vp p 75ohms at burst level 50i system Y 1 0 Vp p ohms sync negative C 0 3 Vp p 75ohms at burst level Monitor video BNC x1 Composite 1 0 Vp p 75ohms sync negative with superimposed text information AES EBU BNC x2 Conforms to AEC 3id 1995 Audio XLR 3 pin male x2 60i system 4 0 6 dBu 600 k ohms loading low impedance balanced 50i system 4 0 3 6 dBu 600 k ohms loading low impedance Monitor RCA pin x1 60i system infinity to 11 dBu A 1 dB 20 dBFS 47 k ohms unbalanced 50i system infinity to 9 dBu 1 dB 18 dBFS 47 k ohms unbalanced Headphones JM 60 jack x1 60i system infinity to 13 dBu 20 dBFS 8 ohms unbalanced 50i system infinity to 11 dBu 18 dBFS 8 ohms unbalanced ij LINK Interface Time Code Input Output TC In TC Out Remote RS 422A Control S SIRCS General Mass Dimensions Power requirement Power consumption Operating temperature Storage temperature Operating relative humidity Storage relative humidity Supplied Accessories Accessories Accessories HVBK 1505 HVR 1500 i LINK 6 pin x1 5A IEEE 1394 basedA BNC x1 0 5 Vp p to 18 Vp p 3 3 k ohms unbalanced BNC x1 2 2 Vp p 3 dB when 600 ohms terminate2. and time are critical this mechanism reduces the frustration editors often feel when they are searching for spe cific scenes The colour picture search function can be con trolled through the RS 422A interface Tape and Head Cleaner for Reliable Operation The HVR 1500 incorporates a tape cleaner that adopts a high grade sapphire blade This tape cleaner helps prevent signal dropouts by cleaning away particles that accumulate while the tape is running The recorder also incorporates a head cleaner to maintain the performance of the drum heads These cleaners improve the reliability of recording and playback Built in 2 7 inch LCD Monitor The HVR 1500 is equipped with a 2 7 inch colour LCD monitor with a high resolution of 211 K dots This allows operators to view the input source dur ing recording and check the playback picture in a 16 9 widescreen aspect ratio It can also display the 4 channel audio level meters and time code as well as setup menus for video audio and VTR settings Three different display modes can be se lected Viewable area measured diagonally Auto Repeat The HVR 1500 has a convenient auto repeat func tion This enables the VTR to automatically rewind the tape to either the beginning of the tape or to a user defined index point and to start playback www sonybiz net hdv again from there Repeat start and stop index points can also be defined by setting time code values Picture Search
3. in HDV Mode With an editing controller such as the Sony RM 280 Editing Controller the HVR 1500 provides a convenient colour picture search function for HDV recordings In HDV mode audio jog search is not supported and video jog search is supported in forward mode only Picture Search Using Menu Keys The HVR 1500 provides a picture search function via the menu keys on its front panel By pressing the relevant keys forward and reverse search of 8 and 10 times normal play speed is available in HDV and DVCAM DV modes respectively The menu keys also allow frame by frame picture search as well as slow motion playback Assign Button Functions frequently used for VTR operations can be assigned to an ASSIGN button located on the front panel of the HVR 1500 Digital Slow Motion and Jog Sound in DVCAM mode When used with an editing controller such as the Sony RM 280 Editing Controller the HVR 1500 can provide excellent digital slow motion and jog sound for DVCAM recordings It offers variable speed playback within the range of 0 5 to 0 5 times normal play speed This allows operators to locate editing points quickly and accurately using noiseless slowmotion playback pictures Audio Level Control Audio levels can be adjusted via the control knobs on the front panel In recording mode the input audio level of the analogue XLR SD SDI AES EBU and i LINK interfaces can be adjusted In play back mode the analogue X
4. modes on the menu DVCPRO 25 recorded tapes M size cas settes can also be played back Long Recording Time The HDV format adopts the same track pitch and tape speed as the DV format thus offering the same recording time a maximum of 276 minutes when recording on a PHDV 276DM Digital Master standard cassette tape and 63 minutes when re cording on a PHDVM 63DM Digital Master mini cassette tape The DVCAM format adopts a wider track pitch than the HDV DV format 15 micrometers compared to 10 micrometers and offers a maximum recording time of 184 minutes on a PDV 184N standard cas sette tape and 40 minutes on a PDVM 40N mini cassette tape Down conversion Capability The HVR 1500 has a built in downconversion cap ability that allows 1080i recordings to be output as 480i and 576i signals from the i LINK and SD SDI interfaces These signals can also be output from the ana logue component composite or S Video SONY connectors This allows 1080i recordings to be ed ited using non linear editing systems running DV editing software or to be viewed on an SD monit or When down converting the 1080i recording the aspect ratio displayed can be converted from 16 9 to 4 3 Display modes can be selected from Squeeze or Edge crop HD SDI Interface The HVR 1500 provides an HD SDI output cap ability through which 1080 60i or 1080 50i HDV recordings can be output in normal playback and search modes Time code and a
5. LR SD SDI HD SDI AES EBU and i LINK output audio levels can be controlled In HDV mode the input output audio levels can not be adjusted SONY Technical Specifications Recording playback performance Recording format Playback amp down conversion format Tape speed Playback recording time Fast forward rewind time Video Input Digital video Analog video www sonybiz net hdv 60i system 1080 60i 480 60i NTSC 50i system 1080 50i 576 50i PAL 60i indicates a field rate of 59 94Hz 60i system 1080 60i 480 60i NTSC 50i system 1080 50i 576 50i PAL 60i indicates a field rate of 59 94Hz HDV DV SP 60i system 18 812 mm s 50i system 18 831mm s DVCAM 60i system 28 193 mm s 50i system 28 221 mm s HDV DV SP Max 276 min with PHDV 276DM cassette Max 63 min with PHDVM 63DM cassette DVCAM Max 184 min with PDV 184N cassette Max 40 min with PDVM 4ON cassette Approx 3 min with PHDV 276DM and PDV 184N cassette SD SDI BNC x1 60i system Conforms to Serial Digital Interface 270Mb s SMPTE 259M 50i system Conforms to Serial Digital Interface 270Mb s ITU R BT 656 Ref video HD SD 60i system BNC x2 loop through connection HD bipolar tri level sync 0 3 Vp p 75ohms sync negative SD black burst or composite sync 0 286 Vp p 750hms 50i system BNC x2 loop through connection HD bipolar tri level sync 0 3 Vp p 75ohms sync negative SD black burs
6. SONY HVR 1500 Digital HD Video Tape Recorder The HVR 1500 is an HDV source feeder recorder positioned at the top of the Sony HDV Series In heriting the design concept of the market ac claimed DSR 1500AP the HVR 1500 offers the same convenient features that professional users demand such as quick mechanical response multi format DV playback and a rich set of profes sional video audio interfaces ranging from ana logue to digital SDI and AES EBU The HVR 1500 can also be used as a Standard Definition DVCAM recorder in which case the same editing facilities as the DSR 1500AP are offered Switchable Recording HDV 1080i DVCAM DV and 60i 50i The HVR 1500 can be switched between HDV 1080i DVCAM and DV SP recording modes providing full flexibility to record in either standard definition or High Definition depending on your production needs In addition it can be switched between 60i and 50i modes eliminating the need for two separate VTRs one for each standard www sonybiz net hdv In HDV mode editing capabilities are not avail able The HVR 1500 supports DV SP mode only DV LP mode is not available Assemble or insert editing is not supported in DV SP mode Playback Compatibility with DV 25 Mb s Family Formats For operational versatility the HVR 1500 is de signed to play back DV 25 Mb s family format recorded tapes without a mechanical adaptor and without having to switch playback
7. d unbalanced D sub 9 pin female x1 Stereo mini jack x1 Approx 6 9 kg 15 Ib 3 oz 211 W x 130 H x 420 D mm 8 3 8 x 5 1 8 x16 5 8 inches AC 100 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz Approx 60 W 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Less than 80 Less than 90 Operational Instructions AC Power Cord RM 280 Editing Controller AES Analogue Input Board www sonybiz net hdv DSRM 10 Remote control unit
8. her For information on compatibility operating conditions and proper connection please refer to the docu mentation supplied with any device with an i LINK connector For information on devices that include www sonybiz net hdv an i LINK connection please contact your nearest Sony office DVCAM DV signals fed to the HVR 1500 s i LINK interface cannot be up conver ted to HDV signals for recording to tape or to HD SDI signals for output from the HD SDI interface Analogue Interfaces As standard the HVR 1500 provides analogue output interfaces for video and audio These in clude composite component and S Video Y C outputs and two channels of audio output via XLR connectors Using these interfaces the HVR 1500 can act as a source feeder for an analogue editing system and as a simple playback viewer in various applications such as broadcast station studios OB vehicles and production offices By installing the optional HVBK 1505 Analogue Input Board a full range of analogue video and audio inputs also be come available allowing a smooth transition to di gital systems RS 422A Control The HVR 1500 is equipped with an RS 422A inter face which is the industry standard for profes sional editing This allows the VTR to interface with other Sony VTRs editing controllers such as the Sony RM 280 Editing Controller and non linear editing systems The RS 422A offers frame accurate insert and as semble editing in DVCAM
9. mode It can also be used for source feeding in HDV mode The availability of frame accurate control is de pendent on the connected editing controller For information on compatible editing controllers please contact your nearest Sony office HD and SD Reference Inputs The HVR 1500 accepts both HD and SD reference signals Time Code Input Output The HVR 1500 has a time code input output cap ability to synchronise time code when making tape copies Built in Signal Generator Equipped with a built in signal generator the HVR 1500 can generate colour bars or black burst for video and a 1 kHz tone or silent signal for au dio These signals can be recorded to tape when the HVR 1500 is operating in DVCAM or DV mode to create a pre striped tape prior to editing They can also be output from the analogue and digital interfaces to adjust other equipment in the SONY system Recording these signals to tapes in the HDV format is not available Quick Response Mechanism Quick mechanical response is an essential require ment for professional video production The HVR 1500 provides this feature by using a reliable direct reel and drum motor mechanism Fast for ward and rewind speeds are an impressive 85 times normal play speed In HDV mode the colour picture search speeds are 8 and 24 times nor mal play speed and in DVCAM mode they are between 60 and 60 times normal play speed In editing environments where speed
10. t or composite sync 0 3 Vp p 750hms sync negative sync negative Component 60i system BNGxss Y 1 0 Vp p 75ohms sync negative R Y 0 7 Vp p 75ohms 75 colour bars B Y 0 7 Vp p 750hms 75 colour bars 50i system BNG x3 Y 1 0 Vp p 750hms sync negative R Y 0 7 Vp p 75ohms 100 colour bars B Y 0 7 Vp p 75o0hms 100 colour bars Composite BNC x2 loop through connection 1 0 Vp p 75ohms sync negative Component composite and S Video inputs share the same BNC connectors Audio Input Digital audio Analog audio 2 Video Output Digital video Analog video Audio Output Digital audio Analog audio www sonybiz net hdv HVR 1500 The HVBK 1505 Analogue Input Board is required AES EBU BNC x2 Conforms to AES 3id 1995 60i system Audio XLR 3 pin female x2 50i system 4 0 6 dBu high impedance balanced HD SDI BNC x2 Conforms to Serial Digital Interface 1 485 1 485 1 001 Gb s SMPTE 292M SD SDI BNC x2 60i system Conforms to Serial Digital Interface 270 Mb s SMPTE 259M 50i system Conforms to Serial Digital Interface 270 Mb s ITU R BT 656 Component HD BNC x3 Y 1 0 Vp p 750hms sync negative R Y 0 7 Vp p 750hms B Y 0 7 Vp p 750hms Component SD BNC x3 60i system Y 1 0 Vp p 75ohms sync negative R Y 0 7 Vp p 75ohms 75 colour bars B Y 0 7 Vp p 75ohms 75 colour bars 50i system Y 1 0 Vp p 75ohms sync negative
11. udio signals are embedded in this HD SDI output This interface allows operators to integrate HDV footage and as sets easily into existing HD SDI based editing sys tems such as the HDCAM and XDCAM HD systems HDV signals fed to the HVR 1500 s i LINK inter face cannot be converted and output from the HD SDI interface The i LINK input signal must be re corded to the HDV tape first DVCAM DV playback signals cannot be up converted for HD SDI output SD SDI Interface The HVR 1500 also provides SD SDI input out put capability Time code and audio signals are embedded in the SDI signal This allows the HVR 1500 to connect with a wide variety of digital equipment including SDI based editing systems SD SDI signals fed to the HVR 1500 s SD SDI interface cannot be up convereted to HDV signals for recording to tape or to HD SDI signals for out put from the HD SDI interface AES EBU Interface For professional digital audio needs the HVR 1500 offers AES EBU digital audio inputs outputs i LINK Interface The HVR 1500 is equipped with a 6 pin i LINK in terface This allows it to transfer digital video au dio and command signals in HDV DVCAM and DV format to a compatible VTR or non linear editing system via just a single cable i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to des ignate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 con nector Not all products with an i LINK connector will necessarily communicate with each ot
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