StarTech.com HVR-1500 User's Manual
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1. B FWD search x8 x10 A REV search x 8 x 10 FWD frame by frame HS us 1 held down x1 5 x1 2 i No Yes held down REV frame by frame ya xf 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 analog XLR SD SDI AES EBU and i LINK interfaces can be adjusted In playback mode the analog XLR SD SDI HD SDI AES EBU and IL LINK output audio levels can be controlled 15 In HDV mode the input output audio levels cannot be adjusted OTHER FEATURES M ll Compact Design half rack wide 3U high E AC Operation 100 to 240V 50 60 Hz lI Low Power Consumption approximate 60 W B VITC Vertical Interval Time Code DVCAM format only ll Video Processor Control via Menu li Closed Caption Function DVCAM DV NISC format only E SIRCS Sony Integrated Remote Control System Interface REAR PANEL eee Ld Ld Rear panel of the HVR 1500 with the optional HVBK 1505 board APPLICATION EXAMPLES M HDV HDCAM Linear Editing System HDV XDCAM HD Production System EL i LINK Interface a Tape HDV i LINK Interface 5 S mE coos o Gay Hos 6000 5 n o oldo annoa PA SSS o e Tape HDV HVR 1500 RM 280 Editing Controller HD SD Nonlinear Editing System i LINK Interfac2. V 50 60 Hz Power consumption Approx 60 W Operating temperature 41 F to 104 F 5 C to 40 C Storage temperature 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C Operating relative humidity Less than 80 Storage relative humidity Less than 90 Supplied Accessories AC power cord x1 Operating instructions x1 11 60i indicates a field rate of 59 94 Hz t The HVBK 1505 Analog Input Board is required t Component composite and S Video inputs share the same BNC connectors Component composite and S Video outputs share the same BNC connectors HDV and DV streams share the same i LINK connector S O N Y 2007 Sony Electronics Inc All rights reserved Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited Features and specifications are subject to change without notice Sony Electronics Inc All non metric weights and measurements are approximate One Sony Drive Sony DVCAM i LINK DigitalMaster HOCAM XDCAM are trademarks of Sony Park Ridge NJ 07656 HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and www sony com HDV Victor Company of Japan Limited DVCPRO is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd V 2355 MK10395V1 Printed in U S A 3 07
3. output SD SDI Interface The HVR 1500 also provides SD SDI input output 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 6 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 output from the HD SDI interface AES EBU Interface For professional digital audio needs the HVR 1500 offers AES EBU digital audio inputs outpults AES EBU input for SD recording only PROFESSIONAL CONTROL BENE RS 422A Control The HVR 1500 is equipped with an RS 422A interface which is the industry standard for professional editing This allows the VTR to interface with other Sony VTRs editing controllers such as the Sony RM 280 Editing Controller and nonlinear editing systems The RS 422A offers frame accurate insert and assemble editing in DVCAM mode It can also be used for source feeding in HDV mode 10 The availability of frame accurate control is dependent 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 capability to synchronize time code when making tape copies Built in Si
4. r REC PB LEVEL CU a 2 n Jenn i ISPL A MENU ASSI ET N mf Ty CO y d a7 pr Ti b BE VARIABLE MONITOR T4 R_00 03 50 23 OUNTER PRESET i AE LET PLAY SELEC i REC I f PLoarsET ere PHONES h iE PL FI dS E Ew Zh O le rea Y x j i 4 The monitor image is simulated E C2 J z y 47 F F T HDV FORMAT HDV 1080i Specification The HDV 1080i specification for 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 1080i specification provides the high picture quality required for HDTV program production Direction of tape travel 10 um d c Direction N of head motion Track Pattern of the HDV 1080i opecification Sub Code sector MPEG 2 PES sector Video Audio Search AUX 6 35 mm 1 4 inch ITI sector ITI Insert and Track Information PES Packetized Elementary Stream VERSATILE RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 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 t
5. 75 Q Component SD Y 1 0 Vp p 75 Q sync negative BNC x3 R Y 0 7 Vp p 75 Q 75 color bars B Y 0 7 Vp p 75 Q 75 color bars Y 1 0 Vp p 75 Q sync negative R Y 0 7 Vp p 75 O 100 color bars B Y 0 7 Vp p 75 O 100 color bars Composite BNC x1 0 Vp p 75 Q sync negative S Video Y 1 0 Vp p 75 Q sync negative Y 1 0 Vp p 75 Q sync negative BNC x2 4 C 0 286 Vp p 75 O at burst level C 0 3 Vp p 75 Q at burst level Monitor video BNC x1 Composite 1 0 Vp p 75 Q sync negative with superimposed text information Audio Output Digital audio AES EBU BNC x2 Conforms to AEC 3id 1995 Analog audio Audio XLR 3 pin male x2 4 0 6 dBu 600 kO loading low impedance balanced 4 0 3 6 dBu 600 kO loading low impedance Monitor RCA pin x1 oo to 11 dBu 1 dB 20 dBFS 47 KQ unbalanced to 9 dBu 1 dB 18 dBFS 47 KQ unbalanced Headphones JM 60 iack x1 to 13 dBu 20 dBFS 8 Q unbalanced o0 to 11 dBu 18 dBFS 8 Q unbalanced i LINK Interface i LINK 6 pin x1 IEEE 1394 based TC In BNC x1 0 5 Vp p to 18 Vp p 3 3 KQ unbalanced TC Out BNC x1 2 2 Vp p 3 dB when 600 Q terminated unbalanced RS 422A D sub 9 pin female x1 Control S SIRCS Stereo mini jack x1 Weight Approx 15 Ib 3 oz 6 9 kg Dimensions 8 3 8 x 5 1 8 x16 5 8 inches 211 W x 130 H x 420 D mm Power requirement AC 100 V to 240
6. e a ap Tape J HDV DVCAM DV HVR 1500 ER G Nonlinear Editing System a VMC IL4615 IL4635 RCC 5G HVBK 1505 RM 280 DSRM 10 LLINK Cable 9 pin Remote Control Cable Analog Input Board Editing Controller Remote Control Unit Hon t an 15 m35 mMm m PDVM 12N 32N 40N Digital Videocassette NomC type Mini size PDV 34N 64N 94N 124N 184N Digital Videocassette NomC type Standara size PDVM 32ME 40ME Digital Videocassette IC type Mini size PDV 64ME 124ME 184ME Digital Videocassette IC tyoe Standard size PHDV 276DM 186DM 124DM 64DM DigitalMaster Standard Cassette Tape PHDVM 63DM DigitalMaster Mini Cassette Tape PDVM 12CL PDV 12CL Cleaning Cassette Tape Mini size Cleaning Cassette Tape Standard size SPECIFICATIONS HVR 1500 60i system 50i system Recording playback performance Recording format 1080 60i 480 60i NTSC 1080 50i 576 50i PAL Playback amp down conversion format 1080 60i 480 60i NTSC 1080 50i 576 50i PAL Tape speed HDV DV SP 18 812 mm s 18 831 mm s DVCAM 28 193 mm s 28 221 mm s Playback recording HDV DV SP Max 276 min with PHDV 276DM cassette time Max 63 min with PHDVM 63DM cassette DVCAM Max 184 min with PDV 184N cassette Max 40 min with PDVM 40N cassette Fast forward rewind time Approx 3 min with PHDV 276DM and PDV 184N cassette Video Input Digital video SD SDI BNC x1 Conforms to Ser
7. 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 OPERATIONAL CONVENIENCE M Built in 2 7 inch LCD Monitor The HVR 1500 is equipped with a 2 7 inch color LCD monitor with a high resolution of 211 K dots This allows operators to view the input source during 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 selected as shown below Full Screen Display Mode status Display Mode small Screen Display Mode The monitor images are simulated 13 Viewable area measured diagonally Auto Repeat The HVR 1500 has a convenient auto repeat function This enables the VIR to automatically rewind the tape to either the beginning of the tape or to a user defined index point and to start playback again from there Repeat start and stop index points can also be defined by setting time code values Assign Button Functions frequently used for VTR operations can be assigned to an ASSIGN button located on the fr
8. gnal Generator Equipped with a built in signal generator the HVR 1500 can generate color bars or black burst for video and a 1 kHz tone or silent signal for audio 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 analog and digital interfaces to adjust other equipment in the system 11 Recording these signals to tapes in the HDV format is not available I LINK Interface The HVR 1500 is equipped with a 6 pin i LINK interface This allows it to transfer digital video audio and command signals in HDV DVCAM and DV format to a compatible VIR or nonlinear editing system via just a single cable 7 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 8 DVCAM DV signals fed to the HVR 1500 s i LINK interface cannot be up convert ed to HDV signals for recording to tape or to HD SDI signals for output from the HD SDI interface Analog Interfaces As standard the HVR 1500 provides analog output interfaces fo
9. ial Digital Interface 270Mb s SMPTE 259M Conforms to Serial Digtal Interface 270Mb s ITU R BT 656 Analog video Ref video HD SD HD bipolar tri level sync 0 3 Vp p 75 Q sync negative HD bipolar tri level sync 0 3 Vp p 75 Q sync negative BNC x2 loop through connection SD black burst or composite sync 0 286 Vp p 75 Q SD black burst or composite sync 0 3 Vp p 75 Q sync negative sync negative Component Y 1 0 Vp p 75 Q sync negative Y 1 0 Vp p 75 Q sync negative BNC x3 R Y 0 7 Vp p 75 Q 75 color bars R Y 0 7 Vp p 75 Q 100 color bars B Y 0 7 Vp p 75 Q 75 color bars B Y 0 7 Vp p 75 Q 100 color bars Composite BNC x2 loop through connection bo d S Video BNC x2 Y 1 0 Vp p 75 Q sync negative C 0 286 Vp p 75 Q at burst level Y 1 0 Vp p 75 Q sync negative C 0 3 Vp p 75 Q at burst level Audio Input Digital audio AES EBU BNC x2 Conforms to AES 3id 1995 Analog audio Audio XLR 3 pin female x2 4 0 6 dBu high impedance balanced 4 0 3 6 dBu high impedance balanced Vidio Output Digital video HD SDI BNC x2 Conforms to Serial Digital Interface 1 485 1 485 1 001 Gb s SMPTE 292M SD SDI BNC x2 Conforms to Serial Digital Interface 270 Mb s Conforms to Serial Digital Interface 270 Mb s SMPTE 259M ITU R BT 656 Analog video Component HD Y 1 0 Vp p 75 Q sync negative BNC x3 R Y 0 7 Vp p 75 Q B Y 0 7 Vp p
10. ible 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 the DigitalMaster high grade cassette tape has been developed This tape is compatible with the HDV DVCAM and DV formats 2 Although it is not used in Sony HDV products the HDV format also defines the HDV 720p specification which features 720 effective scanning lines progressive scanning system and 1 280 horizontal pixels Down conversion Capability The HVR 1500 has a built in down conversion capability 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 analog component composite or S Video connectors This allows 1080i recordings to be edited using nonlinear editing systems running DV editing software or to be viewed on an SD monitor 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 DVCAM DV 4 3 HDV 1080i 16 9 9 9 70 Squeeze Edge crop Down conversion Formats and Interfaces 60i System Playback Output Recording Format Down conversioni ie SDI SD SDI LLINK Analog Analog S Vid Format E SDI i LINK component Composite S Video u
11. o record in either standard definition or high definition depending on your production needs In addition it can be switched between 60i and o0i modes eliminating the need for two separate VTRs one for each standard In HDV mode editing capabilities are not available 3 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 designed to play back DV 25 Mb s family format recorded tapes without a mechanical adaptor and without having to switch playback modes on the menu DVCPRO 25 recorded tapes M size cassettes 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 DigitalMaster standard cassette tape and 63 minutes when recording on a PHDVM 63DM DigitalMaster mini cassette tape The DVCAM format adopts a wider track pitch than the HDV DV format 15 um compared to 10 um and offers a maximum recording time of 184 minutes on a PDV 184N standard cassette tape and 40 minutes on a PDVM AON mini cassette tape Compatible with Existing and New DV Videocassette Tapes As a member of the proven DV family of formats the HDV format was developed from the outset to be compat
12. ont 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 slow motion playback pictures Picture Search in HDV mode With an editing controller such as the Sony RM 280 Editing Controller the HVR 1500 provides a convenient color picture search function for HDV recordings Playback speed Image quality x24 Coarse x8 Coarse x1 Normal x1 5 Normal x1 10 Normal x1 30 Normal Forward frame by frame Normal STILL Normal x 1 Coarse x 8 Coarse X 24 Coarse In HDV mode audio jog search is not supported and video jog search is sup ported 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 B and IA buttons forward and reverse search of 8 and 10 times normal play speed is available in HDV and DVCAM DV modes respectively The t and buttons allow frame by frame picture search as well as slow motion playback Button operation Slow motion playback ESOTOIR OR BITE HDV DVCAM DV gt
13. py owe 1006 O O 40 0 O O O O O DVCAM zee ren x O O DWSP J 480 60 480 00 O O O O O DVCPRO 25 O O O O 50i System Playback Output Recording Format Down conver Analo Analo sion Format HD SDI SD SDI i LINK CODE WESS S Video HDV 1080 50i 1080 50 Rea ages O s76 svi_ O O O O O DVCAM ee a O DV SP 5 6 50i 5 6500 O O o O O DVCPRO 25 O O O O 60j indicates a field rate of 59 94 Hz The HVR 1500 can play back but cannot record DVCPRO 25 signals PROFESSIONAL INTERFACES mE A full range of professional interfaces are available allowing for flexible analog or digital configurations in both SD and HD systems This allows operators to integrate the HVR 1500 exactly according to their system needs HD SDI Interface The HVR 1500 provides an HD SDI output capability through which 1080 60 or 1080 50i HDV recordings can be output in normal playback and search modes Time code and audio signals are embedded in this HD SDI output This interface allows operators to integrate HDV footage and assets easily into existing HD SDI based editing systems such as the HDCAM and XDCAM HD systems 4 HDV signals fed to the HVR 1500 s i LINK interface cannot be converted and output from the HD SDI interface The i LINK input signal must be recorded to the HDV tape first 5 DVCAM DV playback signals cannot be up converted for HD SDI
14. r video and audio These include 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 analog 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 Analog Input Board a full range of analog video and audio inputs also become available allowing a smooth transition to digital systems OPERATIONAL RELIABILITY EEE By packing sophisticated mechanical technologies into ifs robust aluminum diecast chassis the HVR 1500 provides the reliable operations that today s video professionals demand Quick Response Mechanism Quick mechanical response is an essential requirement for professional video production The HVR 1500 provides this feature by using a reliable direct reel and drum motor mechanism Fast forward and rewind speeds are an impressive 85 times normal play speed In HDV mode the color picture search speeds are 8 and 24 times normal play speed and in DVCAM mode they are between 60 and 60 times normal play speed In editing environments where speed and time are critical this mechanism reduces the frustration editors often feel when they are searching for specific scenes 12 The color picture search function can be controlled through the RS 422A interface Tape and Head Cleaner
15. wow Wr a SR IN E x HDY i080 Nez yh pete di HOY DVCAM pv w ASSIGN RESETINOJI a WARLABLE CONTROL S i gt COMIHOT 2 O E EAD HEN E x A bE LL The monitor image is simulated A HVR 1500 tal HD Videocassette Recorder e www sony com HDV Bringing a New Level of Functionality and Robustness to HDV Productions the HVR 1500 HDV Recorder The HVIR 1500 is an HDV source feeder recorder positioned at the top of the Sony HDV Series Inheriting the design concept of the market acclaimed DSR 1500A the HVIR 1500 offers the same convenient features that professional users demand such as quick mechanical resoonse multi format DV playback and a rich set of professional video audio interfaces ranging from analog to digital SDI and AES EBU The HVR 1500 also offers HD SDI output and RS 422A control capabilities bridging HDV source footage and assets with high end HD formats and HD editing equipment The HVR 1500 can also be used as a standard definition DVCAM recorder in which case the same editing features as the DSR 1500A are offered The HVR 1500 is certainly the HDV recorder of choice for environments where robustness and functionality are prime concerns In HDV mode editing capabilities are not available m INPUT SELECT DEQ CH1 LLINK yi 12 CUD 3 4 j if E E nm y e B HOV I 5 T
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