Home

HVR-A1U

1. The new Backlight Compensation function allows the HVR A1U to produce natural and rich tones for both light and dark areas of an image under backlight conditions Conventional systems of backlight compensation tend to make the details in light areas sacrificed but the new Backlight Compensation function of the HVR A1U can deliver Superior images with a very wide dynamic range by increasing only the brightness of dark areas while properly retaining the brightness of light areas PHOTO Button 2 channel XLR Audio Connectors Zoom Lever NN NIGHTSHOT Switch ASSIGN Button Memory Stick Duo Slot Marker Four types of markers can be displayed on the LCD monitor and viewfinder and can be displayed simultaneously SAFETY ZONE GUIDE FRAME Images Simulated Assign Button A function frequently used in the field can be assigned to the Assign Button push button located on the right side of the camera body allowing operators to make rapid changes under field conditions The assignable functions include Status Check Super SteadyShot One Push Auto White Balance Histogram Indicator and Color Bars two types Time Code Preset The time code can be preset using any number in H M S F hours minutes seconds frames to record desired tape position information The time code mode can be selected between REC RUN and FREE RUN In addition to the time code user bits can also be set Histogram I
2. f 5 1 to 51 mm f 40 to 400 mm in 16 9 mode and 49 3 to 493 mm in 4 3 mode full scan mode on f 41 to 480 mm in 16 9 mode and 50 to 590 mm in 4 3 mode full scan mode off f 40 to 400 mm in 16 9 mode and 37 to 370 mm in 4 3 mode still picture mode f 1 8 to 2 1 filter diameter 37 mm Focus Auto manual spot focus touch panel control Imaging device 1 chip 1 3 inch type primary color CMOS sensor Picture elements Approx 2 969 000 pixels total Shutter speed 1 4 1 8 1 15 1 30 1 60 1 90 1 100 1 125 1 180 1 250 1 350 1 500 1 725 1 1000 1 1500 1 2000 1 3000 1 4000 1 6000 1 10000 s Minimum illumination VTR section Recording format 7 Ix with F1 8 1080 60i 480 601 Play out Down conversion format 1080 601 480 601 480 60P Tape speed HDV DV SP Max 18 812 mm s with PHDVM 63DM cassette DVCAM Max 28 218 mm s with PHDVM 63DM cassette Playback Recording time HDV DV SP Max 63 min with PHDVM 63DM cassette DVCAM Max 41 min with PHDVM 63DM cassette Fast forward Rewind time Input Output connectors Audio Video input output Approx 2 min 40 s with PHDVM 63DM cassette using a fully charged battery Approx 1 min 45 s with PHDVM 63DM cassette using an AC adaptor A V OUT jack 10 pin connector Composite video 1 Vp p 75 Q unbalanced sync negative Y 1 Vp p 75 Q unbalanced sync negative C 0 286 Vp p 75 Q unbalanced Audio 327 mV i
3. The Cineframe feature allows picture movement to be reproduced like a film of 24 and 30 frames s Long Operating Time With the optional NP QM91D InfoLITHIUM Rechargeable Battery Pack attached the HVR A1U can continuously record in HDV mode for up to 300 minutes or up to 340 minutes in DVCAM DV mode Battery Life With LCD Monitor On With LCD Viewfinder and Monitor On Continuous With LCD Recording Time Viewfinder On DVCAM DV DVCAM DV DVCAM DV Continuous recording time indoors at 25C With LCD backlight on OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS HI A I Simultaneous Operation of LCD Monitor and Viewfinder I Expanded Focus magnifies the center of the screen on the LCD monitor and viewfinder to about twice the size helping manual focusing I Peaking enhances the outline of the image where the camera focuses on most and displays the enhanced outline with color in the LCD monitor and viewfinder helping manual focusing I Zebra displays a striped pattern in the LCD monitor and viewfinder across highlight areas helping manual exposure settings 100 or 70 to 100 adjustable by 5 steps I Quick REC shortens the time until the recording starts trom stop mode I Status Check displays camera setting menus for audio output signal assign button and exposure lever functions and hours meter on the LCD monitor with the touch of a button for easy check OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 90 00 a QM71D QM91D
4. ced i la 16 9 Widescreen Acquisition in DVCAM and DV Formats The HVR A1U is capable of native 16 9 widescreen image capturing with a high resolution of 720 x 480 pixels in DVCAM and DV formats and providing true 16 9 images in Standard Definition i LINK Interface The HVR A1U is equipped with a 4 pin i LINK interface This allows for on cable digital transfer of audio video and command signals to a connected compatible VTR or nonlinear editing system in the HDV DVCAM and DV formats 6 Insert and assemble editing using HDV material is not recommended with the HVR A1U 2 channel XLR Audio Input The HVR A1U provides two XLR audio input connectors for connecting professional microphones or for feeding an external line audio source Phantom power of approx 48 V can be supplied for the external condenser microphone INPUT 1 audio can be recorded on CH1 only or on both CH1 and CH2 audio tracks with easy selection via a switch The HVR A1U also comes equipped with two types of microphones an external directional microphone and a built in stereo microphone 2 channel Independent Audio Record Level Control with Audio Level Meter Each input level for CH1 and CH2 can be independently adjusted and viewed with an audio level meter on the LCD monitor OPERATIONAL amp CREATIVE VERSATILITY Compact and Lightweight Design The HVR A1U features an extremely compact and lightweight body providing an un
5. ic QM91D B iar Rechargeable iuris Rechargeable Battery Pack Battery Pack NP QM91D x 2 mo i 4 4 LCH HCE Hard Carrying Case VMC 30VC 3m Component Video Cable UHF Synthesized Wireless Microphone Package UWP C1 RM 1BP LANC Remote Controller E Personal Menu allows operators to customize the setting menu to display frequently used menu items I Battery Info displays the attached battery s current charge level and its current remaining recording time on the LCD monitor with the touch of a button when the power is turned off E Super Night Shot allows operators to capture images in black and white using a built in infrared light even in no light conditions E Skin Tone Detail reduces detailed signal for skin color smoothening the reproduction of human skin I Black Stretch allows more contrast to be seen in dark parts of the picture without affecting mid tones while maintaining the absolute black level I Color Bar Two types E White Balance Auto One Push Auto Indoor 3200 K and Outdoor 5800 K VCL HG2037Y 2 0x Tele Conversion Lens VCL HG0737Y 0 7x Wide Conversion Lens VMC 30FS 3m Multi AV Cable with S Video PHDVM 63DM DigitalMaster Mini Cassette Tape When the NP QM91D battery pack is attached to the HVR A1U the battery pack protrudes past the viewfinder SPECIFICATIONS Camera section Lens Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T zoom lens 10x optical
6. DV Videocassette Tape As a member of the proven DV family of formats the HDV format has from the outset been developed for compatibility with all grades of DV videocassette tape This allows operators to use high grade DV videocassette tapes for applications where high robustness is critical or consumer grade videocassette tapes for more economical operations For heavy duty applications a new high grade mini cassette tape has been developed the DigitalMaster PHDVM 63DM This tape is compatible with the HDV DVCAM and DV formats 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 63 minutes when recording on a DigitalMaster mini cassette tape CAMERA FEATURES HH 1 3 inch Type 2 97 megapixel CMOS Sensor The HVR A1U incorporates one 1 3 inch type primary color CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor sensor with a total pixel number of 2 97 million and a 4 3 aspect ratio which has been developed based on Sony s many years of experience in developing imaging devices This CMOS sensor can produce high quality images with high sensitivity and low noise levels which is superior to most of traditional CMOS sensors due to advantages such as its unique pixel design which optimizes the photo sensor area in each pixel and advanced noise reduction technique Another key advantage of this CMOS sensor is its high spee
7. Remote Commander unit A V connecting cable with S video component video cable USB cable Memory Stick Duo 16 MB Memory Stick Duo adaptor ECM NV1 monaural electret condenser microphone XLR audio adaptor shoulder strap operating instructions These values are calculated to be equivalent to the 35 mm film 174 8 7 gt gt 134 7 5 3 8 O O 68 9 2 3 4 102 7 4 1 8 88 1 31 2 78 9 3 1 8 230 1 9 1 8 313 7 12 3 8 unit mm inches Distributed by MK10288V1SMCO5AUG 1 O 4 2005 Sony Corporation All rights reserved Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited Features and specifications are subject to change without notice All non metric weights and measurements are approximate Sony DVCAM Memory Stick Duo DigitalMaster Enhanced Imaging Processor SteadyShot HD Codec Engine i LINK InfoLITHIUM Remote Commander Shot Transition Cinematone Gamma Cineframe and Night Shot are trademarks of Sony Corporation HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan Limited Vario Sonnar T is a trademark of Carl Zeiss AG
8. 0i 43 o 41 TA O Available A Either Al or A2 connection is available When both are connected to cables the A1 connection has a priority HD Codec Engine The HVR A1U employs the highly advanced HD Codec Engine feature which efficiently compresses base band HD signal data at approx 25 Mb s with MPEG 2 compression while maintaining optimal HD quality Designed for reduced energy consumption this powerful digital signal processor fits perfectly inside the compact and streamlined body of the HVR A1U Still Picture Recording to Memory Stick Duo Media The HVR A1U incorporates a high resolution digital camera function Thanks to the 2 97 megapixel CMOS sensor still pictures with 1 920 x 1 440 pixels can be recorded to Memory Stick Duo media Still pictures can be captured by pressing the dedicated Photo button and this can be done even when recording video to tape without any interruptions In addition any desired video frame recorded on tape can be captured as a still image with 1 440 x 810 pixels and recorded onto Memory Stick Duo media after video shooting 5 When captured from a tape recorded in the HDV format Resolution of Still Pictures Resolution of Still Pictures Still Picture Mode Video Recording Mode Video Playback Mode 1920x1440 43 oO 1440 x 1080 43 O 1080 x 810 4 3 640 x 480 4 3 1440 x 810 16 9 640 x 360 16 9 AE aaa O E is EOI SE A E AA
9. SONY Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDV 10801 Expanding New HD Shooting Opportunities with an Unprecedented Level of Compactness and Mobility the HVR A1U HDV 1080 Camcorder In response to the ever increasing demands for HD program production Sony launched the new high definition recording system adopting the HDV 1080i specification of the HDV format the HVR Z1U camcorder and HVR M10U VTR in 2004 Upon that introduction these products have rapidly acquired a huge reputation from a wide range of customers due to their outstanding picture quality stunning performance and cost effectiveness Sony has now expanded the HDV line up by introducing the HVR A1U camcorder to meet further evolving needs for HD acquisition The HVR A1U is an extremely compact and lightweight handy type camcorder ideal for applications where space is at a premium or extreme mobility is required This camcorder is equipped with a newly developed 1 3 inch type 2 97 megapixel total CMOS sensor and an all new Enhanced Imaging Processor that optimizes the performance of the CMOS sensor providing outstanding high definition picture quality In addition to HDV 1080i recording and playback this camcorder offers the DVCAM DV recording and playback capabilities that are provided on current Sony DVCAM models A down conversion capability of its 1080i recordings is also provided for a flexible choice of production systems in HDV DVCAM o
10. d processing capability Since data captured using a single CMOS sensor for high definition format recording is extremely large it would take considerable time to transfer and process by traditional methods With the Sony CMOS sensor such large data can be processed at an incredibly high speed thanks to its flexible multi channel readout structure Use of the CMOS sensor also allows even large amounts of HD resolution data to be processed with amazingly low power requirements thus making the camcorder s overall size extremely compact Lastly CMOS sensors can eliminate vertical smear even though the pixel size is small CMOS Enhanced Imaging Processor EIP The EIP is Sony s newly developed image processing IC intended for high speed processing of large amounts of data captured by the CMOS sensor In addition the EIP employs the unique algorithm that first separates image data into texture patterns and brightness components and then processes these two elements independently This makes it possible to have high details in the blacks as well as in brightly illuminated areas of the picture delivering a clear image with a wide dynamic range even under backlight conditions Combined use of the EIP and CMOS sensor allows the camcorder to provide extremely high image quality with a high level of gradation and detailed image reproduction 2 Available when the new Backlight Compensation function is activated Enhanced Imaging P
11. gnals through its i LINK interface In addition these signals can also be output via either analog component composite or S Video connectors This allows editing of recorded material with a nonlinear editing system using current DV editing software as well as recording SD signals to an external VTR while simultaneously recording HDV signals with the HVR A1U The HVR A1U can also down convert to 480P and output these signals through its analog component video connectors When down converting these signals the aspect ratio displayed can be converted from 16 9 to 4 3 Display modes can be selected from Squeeze Letterbox or Edge crop 4 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector Not all products with an i LINK connector will necessarily communicate with each other For information on compatibility operating conditions and proper connection please refer to the documentation supplied with any device with an i LINK connector For information on devices that include an i LINK connection please contact your nearest Sony office DVCAM DV 4 3 HDV 1080i 16 9 0 10 Squeeze Letterbox Edge crop Recording Playback and Down conversion Formats Output i LINK palo AGI Recording Playback Format Down Conversion Format 1080 60i 1080 60i 480 601 16 9 4 3 480 60i 16 9 4 3 o 41 Aaa 480 601 16 9 480 60 16 9 43 J O ___42 80 601 4 3 480 6
12. ndicator The Histogram Indicator for brightness can be displayed on the LCD monitor and viewfinder allowing operators to easily evaluate the brightness of currently captured images for proper exposure Distribution Quantity gt Brightness Level Images Simulated Shot Transition The Shot Transition function allows for smooth automatic scene transitions The operator can program start and end settings for zoom focus and white balance into the A B buttons and by pressing the start button a smooth transition will take place according to the set time because the camera automatically calculates the intermediate values during the scene transition The start of this function can be synchronized with the camera s REC start function The transition progress can be checked using an indicator displayed on the LCD monitor In addition a start timer function is also available for the Shot Transition function helping to prevent operators from missing a shot This function is very useful when complex camera settings are required during the scene transition for example when shooting subjects moving from the background to the foreground of a scene Cinema like Image Shooting Two powerful features to produce cinematic and film like pictures are provided on the HVR A1U The Cinematone Gamma feature allows operators to quickly set up and load a gamma curve with similar contrast characteristic to a film gamma curve
13. nput impedance more than 47 kQ output impedance less than 2 2 kQ Component video output COMPONENT OUT jack Y 1 Vp p 0 3 V sync negative 75 Q unbalanced Pr Pb Cr Cb 700 mVp p 75 color bar HDV DV input output i LINK interface IEEE 1394 4 pin connector 100 XLR audio input XLR 3 pin female x 2 327 mV 60 dBu 3 KQ 40 dBu 10 8 KQ power supply approx 48 V Headphone Stereo minijack 03 5 mm x 1 MIC Minijack x 1 0 388 mV low impedance with DC 2 5 to 3 0 V output impedance 6 8 kQ 3 5 mm stereo type LANC Stereo mini minijack 02 5 mm x 1 USB Mini B x 1 Built in input output devices LCD viewfinder 0 44 inch type approx 252 000 1120 x 225 pixels hybrid type 16 9 aspect ratio LCD monitor 2 7 inch type approx 123 200 560 x 220 pixels hybrid type 16 9 aspect ratio Microphone Stereo type noise reduction on off Speaker General 016 mm Mass Approx 670 g 1 lb 7 oz camcorder only Power requirements DC 7 2 V battery pack DC 8 4 V AC adaptor Power consumption HDV Approx 5 6 W recording mode with LCD viewfinder on DVCAM DV Approx 5 1 W recording mode with LCD viewfinder on Operating temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 K Storage temperature 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 K Supplied accessories AC L15 AC adaptor power code NP FM50 InfoLITHIUM rechargeable battery pack lens hood with lens cover RMT 831 wireless
14. precedented level of mobility in HD field acquisition The camcorder itself weighs only 670 g 1 lb 7 oz and just 1 3 kg 2 lb 14 oz including the lens hood XLR audio adaptor directional microphone NP QM91D InfoLITHIUM Rechargeable Battery Pack and PHDVM 63DM DigitalMaster Mini Cassette Tape 16 9 Color Black and white Switchable LCD Viewfinder The 0 44 inch type color LCD viewfinder displays high resolution color pictures of approx 252 000 pixels in a widescreen aspect ratio of 16 9 Operators can select to display pictures in either color or black and white to match the user s preference 2 7 inch Type 16 9 Widescreen Hybrid Color LCD Monitor The HVR A1U includes a 2 7 inch type color LCD monitor with a high resolution of approx 123 200 pixels which allows the input source to be viewed during recording or the playback picture to be checked on location in a widescreen aspect ratio of 16 9 This large screen is also helpful in setting menus or audio recording levels as well as monitoring the camera and audio status The hybrid LCD monitor used in the camcorder combines the characteristics of both transmissive and reflective LCD panels providing clear viewing even in bright daylight conditions as well as in dark conditions This LCD monitor also provides touch panel control for easy operations 7 Viewable area measured diagonally Variety of Zoom Operation The HVR A1U provides four types of zoom control f
15. r DV format Furthermore the HVR A1U incorporates a variety of convenient and professional features such as XLR audio input time code capability various automatic shooting modes and still picture recording Available at an extremely affordable price the HVR A1U will be another powerful option for HD field acquisition by all video professionals bringing further broadened shooting opportunities HDV FORMAT E HDV 1080i Specification The HDV 10801 specification of the HDV format features 1 080 effective scanning lines interlace scanning system and 1 440 horizontal pixels It adopts the MPEG 2 compression format MP H 14 for video which uses 8 bit digital component recording with a sampling rate of 4 2 0 MPEG 1 Audio Layer Il is used as the audio compression format allowing for two channel recording with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz 16 bit The HDV 10801 specification provides high picture quality that can be used for HDTV program production 1 The HDV format also defines the HDV 720p specification which features 720 effective scanning lines progressive scanning system and 1 280 horizontal pixels Track Pattern of the HDV 10801 Specification Direction of tape travel Say EN of head motion 10 um Sub Code sector MPEG 2 PES sector Video Audio Search AUX 6 35 mm 1 4 inch ITI Insert and Track Information PES Packetized Elementary Stream Compatible with Existing and New
16. rocessor Optical 10x Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T Zoom Lens The HVR A1U is equipped with the new Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T high definition lens with 10x zoom function Its fully coated glass is the same as used on Carl Zeiss prime lenses producing sharp high contrast images with virtually no chromatic aberration Electronic Super SteadyShot System The Super SteadyShot system used in the HVR A1U detects horizontal and vertical movements and electronically compensates for unsteady camera handling The active image area the number of pixels used in the CMOS sensor is automatically adjusted for the Super SteadyShot system to achieve the best performance at each zoom position Full Scan Mode The HVR A1U camcorder offers a Full Scan mode which allows the camcorder to capture images with the resolution of approximately two million pixels at every zoom position when the Super SteadyShot system is off With this mode images of higher picture quality can be obtained RECORDER FEATURES HA Switchable Recording and Playback HDV 1080i DVCAM DV The HVR A1U can switch between HDV 10801 DVCAM and DV recording providing full flexibility to record in either standard or high definition format depending on production needs 3 The HVR A1U supports DV SP mode only no support for DV LP mode Down conversion Playback Capabilities The HVR A1U can convert material from 10801 down to 480i and output these video si
17. unctions to offer diverse shooting styles Zoom lever located on the camera body O Zoom focus ring located on the lens body allows fine adjustments in zoom position O Zoom buttons located on the LCD monitor convenient tor low angle shooting Supplied wireless Remote Commander unit Exposure Lever The HVR A1U enables exposure control both manually and automatically The Exposure Lever provides two types of exposure control Manual exposure control to manually change exposure settings using the Exposure Lever AE Auto Exposure Shift function to adjust AE level by 15 steps using the Exposure Lever while the AE mode is activated for more accurate automatic exposure settings Zoom Focus Ring Built in Stereo Microphone BACK LIGHT Compensation Button Zoom Buttons TELE MACRO Button EXPANDED FOCUS Button DC IN Jack A V OUT Jack Exposure Lever Button COMPONENT OUT Jack HDV DV Interface i LINK Jack USB Jack Tele Macro The Tele Macro function allows operators to capture a macro image from a distance which is especially useful for shooting small moving objects With this function close up images can be shot without the camcorder casting a shadow on the Subject In addition the image of the subject is shot in proper focus while the background is unfocussed allowing the Subject to stand out Tele Macro Conventional Macro Images Simulated New Backlight Compensation

HVR-A1U

Contents

Download Pdf Manuals

Related Search

Related Contents