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1. already have great expectations about how Sony s HDV products will perform Forget these expectations The HVR Z1U camcorder will knock you out with brilliant high definition 1080i pictures that feature jaw dropping detail color and clarity High definition pictures demand high performance optics That s why Sony equipped the HVR Z1U with a lens of the highest order The Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar lens uses the Same glass and coatings as in Zeiss prime lenses In particular the T coating minimizes lens flare and maximizes contrast The lens offers a 12x zoom ratio from 32 5 mm at the wide end to 390 mm at full telephoto 35mm equivalent 16 9 mode Filter diameter is a generous 72 mm The lens also has smooth positive action with rotary rings for manual zoom and focus plus a separate manual knob for iris adjustment For superb control manual shutter adjusts in 20 steps 1 4 to 1 10000 in 50i 8 60i modes while manual iris offers 24 steps F1 6 to 11 and close Because focus is even more important in high definition Sony provides an Expanded Focus mode for the viewfinder and LCD monitor This magnifies the center of the frame 2 times for easy evaluation of fine detail For additional help Peaking Display outlines the subject that you re focusing on in the scene using a contrasting color Finally AF Assist lets you grab the manual ring and touch up the focus without leaving the Auto Focus mode Expanded Focus The HVR Z1U camcorder2. is a full system fully prepared for the recording editing and production challenges you face every day Compatible nonlinear editors The HDV 1080i system offers powerful choices in postproduction processing and editing Sony is pleased and proud to report that the following companies have announced support for HDV 10801 Adobe Apple Avid Canopus CineForm Focus KDDI Lumiere Main Concept Microsoft Miranda Pinnacle Ulead and Sony s Vegas software You ll find the latest list of companies that support HDV recording at www hdv info org Media that makes the most of HDV recording To realize the full potential of HDV DVCAM and DV formats professionals choose Sony DigitalMaster tape While the HDV format can accept conventional DV tape only DigitalMaster tape has a dual layer of magnetic material The result Higher RF output lower noise 95 fewer errors and 60 fewer dropouts compared to DV tape Exactly the performance that professionals require Sony s HD SDI to i LINK HDV interface unit Now you can capture the output from an HD studio camera or switcher to HDV So it s easy to record HD SDI productions simultaneously on an HDV deck or camcorder Sony s HFU X310 interface unit with HFBK TS1 board converts HD SDI video and analog audio into a single HDV Transport Stream on the i LINK HDV interface Miranda s i LINK HDV to HD SDI interface unit Bring your HDV footage into the HD SDI world with the Miranda HD Bridge DEC Th
3. is made possible by a breakthrough in Sony semiconductor technology our phenomenal 1 3 inch high definition CCDs Sony s Super HAD CCD design features low noise and high sensitivity thanks to on chip microlenses that maximize the amount of incoming light i for each pixel Native 16 9 design means you ll never sacrifice resolution to achieve High definition CCD a widescreen picture Each CCD has 1 04 million active pixels Pixel offset technology achieves even higher resolution And camera processing occurs at 1920 x 1080 resolution The picture is not only gorgeous in HD but the downconverted image is still spectacular in SD thanks to 2 1 oversampling on the horizontal dimension and even greater oversampling on the vertical Starting with more than four times the picture information makes the HVR Z1U a standout in standard definition Most camcorders use 10 bit analog to digital conversion which reguires pre knee a step that introduces unwanted color shifts as light levels increase from the darkest to the brightest areas in the scene In dramatic contrast the HVR Z1U incorporates Sony s 14 bit A D conversion and 14 bit HD DXP Digital eXtended Processing These provide an amazing 16 384 shades for each of the primary colors red green and blue Thanks to 14 bit A D no pre knee is necessary So our 14 bit processing yields a richer more accurate more natural image Sony s optical Super SteadyShot system stabilizes the image e
4. 0801 recording is the solution satisfying the demand with 1080 effective scanning lines and 1440 horizontal pixels That s more than four times as much picture information as 480i standard definition To handle this avalanche of data the system incorporates highly efficient industry standard MPEG 2 encoding The system also records with the beautiful fluid motion of 60i native capture Or choose CineFrame mode for the theatrical look of 30F or 24F recording And HDV 10801 recording is a superb choice even if you re staying in SD That s because Sony HDV products also record and play DVCAM and DV standard definition Since the HDV camcorders have such high resolution you get a phenomenal oversampled picture even when you record in SD Sony s HDV system is the perfect bridge from your current SD infrastructure to your HD future IF YOU WORKIN VIDEO YOU CAN AFFORD TO WORKIN HD SEIZE THE MOMENT WITH SONY HDV 1080i RECORDING PROFESSIONAL CREATIVE CONTROL When the lighting is difficult When the focusing is critical When the zoom aperture and focus moves within a shot get really complex That s when you ll treasure the creative control of Sony s HDV 1080i camcorders the HVR Z1U and HVR A1U Because some frame rates imply fiction while others communicate reality Sony has eguipped these camcorders with a full range of picture rates Native 6oi interlace shooting gives action a lifelike fluidity free of the v
5. 801 IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND 1 3 inch type CMOS sensor with 2 97 million pixels total 4 3 aspect ratio Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T T star lens with 10x optical zoom Electronic Super SteadyShot image stabilization for handheld shooting HDV 10801 record playback for superb high definition imagery DVCAM and DV record playback integrates with SD infrastructure SD tapes CineFrame 24F and 30F and CinemaTone Gamma modes Downconversion of HDV 10801 recordings to SD via the i LINK IEEE 1394 interface i LINK IEEE 1394 input output in HD and SD enables digital transfer of A V 2 channel XLR audio input with independent L R metering L R level controls 2 7 inch Hybrid LCD monitor viewable area measured diagonally SMPTE time code with RecRun FreeRun Regeneration Preset User Bit 1 55 to 2 76 megapixels effective depending on the selected aspect ratio and recording format Shown with the optional ECM 678 shotgun microphone HVR M25U and HVR Ma15U Thanks to Sony s HDV 1080i studio decks there s no need to keep your camcorder in house during edit sessions These affordable professional decks record and play HDV at all the same frame rates as the HVR Z1U and HVR A1U camcorders And the decks record and play DVCAM and mini DV tapes to support your smooth migration from SD to HD While the HVR Z1U and HVR A1U camcorders support Mini cassettes only these studio decks also support Standard cassettes for extended record playb
6. C while the camcorders offer XLR audio inputs Whether you re in corporate government education or religious video Whether you work events indie films or production the message is clear HD quality at SD prices that s the new way of HD FOV The HDV format takes advantage of the tape mechanisms and media already developed for DV This helps keep the system affordable You can start with just a camcorder and your existing postproduction system And with Sony HDV 1080i recording you can shoot in SD or HD so you can migrate into HD at your own pace and leverage your existing infrastructure Or assemble a complete HDV production system at prices comparable to standard definition The HDV system records on highly affordable widely available DV and DVCAM tapes And you get the same extended recording time as DV up to 63 minutes on a mini cassette High definition is sweeping the television landscape TV sitcoms dramas and theatrical releases that once would have been shot using 35mm are now shooting in HD You can watch HD via cable satellite or over the air on more than 1 000 television stations in the United States Broadcast networks cable networks and others are rapidly embracing HD origination And everywhere you look consumers are buying 16 9 widescreen televisions Customers and viewers are clamoring for high definition today and even more will be tomorrow The surging demand for high definition is the challenge HDV 1
7. ack Yes Yes Edge crop adjustment Yes Assign button Yes Audio record volume control Yes 6 0 6 dB AGC i LINK IEEE 1394 DV HDV interface Yes Yes HDMI output Yes Component video output BNC Composite video input output BNC S Video input output Yes Headphone jack Yes Control S interface Yes Yes LANC interface Yes Yes Repeat functions Custom repeat Auto repeat Dimensions WHD 8 3 8 X 3 1 2 X 15 7 1 8 X 2 7 8 X 10 1 2 Weight 9 Ibs 8 oz 5 bs 1 oz PET i n K it AT tn Bair
8. ack time Using a single Sony PHDV 276DM DigitalMaster cassette you can record up to 276 minutes of record playback time in HDV and DV mode 184 minutes in DVCAM mode As true professional decks the HVR M25U and HVR M15U both offer SMPTE time code to identify each hour minute second and frame Both decks can also copy external time code thanks to the HDV DV in TC The HVR M25U goes further with the Duplicate Plus dubbing function which carries audio video time code and user bits over the i LlNK IEEE 1394 interface Duplicate Plus enables you to copy an HDV DV or DVCAM work tape with the original time code intact by activating the Duplicate Plus function on the recorder You can also use the HVR M25U and HVR M315U as high definition players at retail tradeshows and other points of information The HVR M15U offers a playback repeat function while the HVR M25U adds programmable Custom Repeat and an HDMI output for consumer high definition televisions Vertical or horizontal operation saves precious desktop real estate Audio recording level 6 0 46 dB settings and Automatic Gain Control AGC uY tt HVR M15U s f Se a i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector All products with an IEEE 1394 connector may not communicate with each other Please refer to the documentation that comes with any device having an i LINK connector for information on compatibility
9. an act as antennas picking up RF interference that can devastate your audio tracks That s why Sony built the HVR Z1U and HVR A1U with professional balanced XLR audio inputs In addition 48 volt phantom power can provide DC to compatible condenser microphones Other audio features include independent L R level controls and independent L R audio level meters A professional grade stereo microphone is also built in The HVR Z1U adds to these audio functions with independent left and right Auto Gain Control Audio Lock mode and a noise canceling feature on the built in microphone i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector All products with an IEEE 1394 connector may not communicate with each other Please refer to the documentation that comes with any device having an i LINK connector for information on compatibility operating conditions and proper connection HD AND SDIN ONE CAMCORDER Even if you re staying with SD for the time being you can still upgrade your picture guality and prepare for the future with a Sony HDV 1080i camcorder That s because the HVR Z1U and HVR A1U represent the best professional standard definition performance Sony has ever offered at anywhere near these prices The camcorders feature phenomenal DVCAM and DV SP mode record playback in addition to downconversion In fact you can implement HDV1080i eguipment in four distinct ways Shoot SD Edit SD Dist
10. ced XLR audio input Separate left right level Separate left right metering Separate left right AGC Built in pro microphone Dimensions WHD 6 3 8 x 7 5 8 x 14 3 8 5 X 9 1 8 x 12 3 8 Weight not including battery and cassette 4 Ibs 10 oz 1 lb 7 oz DECK FEATURES HVR M25U HVR M15U HDV 1080i record play Yes Yes DVCAM and DV SP record play Yes Yes Switchable 50i 60i Yes Yes True progressive mode 480p 576p 480p 576p Compatible cassette sizes Standard and Mini Standard and Mini Maximum recording time DV HDV modes 276 minutes approximate 276 minutes approximate Maximum recording time DVCAM mode 184 minutes approximate 184 minutes approximate Widescreen LCD monitor viewable area measured diagonally 2 7 Clear Photo LCD plus SMPTE time code Yes Yes Time code user bits settings Yes Reset only HDV DV in time code Yes Yes Duplicate Plus with time code user bit Yes Tape counter LCD On screen display Vertical or horizontal operation Yes 1080i to 720P conversion Yes No 720p30 playback Playback as 1080160 or 720p60 via analog component or HDMI or downconverted SD Playback as 1080160 or downconverted to SD Downconversion to SD Yes Yes Aspect ratio sgueeze edge crop or letterbox except i LINK HDV DV output j
11. es the HVR A1U Ee LC ZA1BP LC ZA1TH LC Z1TH Ci DE CAMERA Me raca KAMNA NINA a n nn nm SONY CAMCORDER FEATURES HVR Z1U HVR A1U Image Sensors 1 3 inch type Three CCDs One CMOS Sensor native aspect ratio 16 9 4 3 Sensor pixels 1 04 MP x 3 effective 2 97 MP gross Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar Lens optical zoom 12X 10X Zeiss T T star coatings Yes Yes Filter thread 72mm 37mm Super SteadyShot image stabilization Optical Electronic Manual and auto zoom Yes Yes Manual and auto focus Yes Yes Programmable Shot Transition 6 variables 3 variables HDV 1080i record play Yes Yes DVCAM and DV SP record play Yes Yes Still photo recording Yes Switchable 50i 60i Yes True progressive mode 480p 576p CineFrame modes 24F 25F 30F SMPTE time code Yes Downconversion to SD Yes Aspect ratio sgueeze crop or letterbox Yes i LINK IEEE 1394 DV HDV interface Hybrid widescreen LCD monitor viewable area measured diagonally Expanded Focus Center Safety and 4 3 markers All Scan Monitoring Histogram Assignable buttons Low light mode Hyper Gain Super Night Shot Cinematone Gamma modes 2 2 Black Stretch Yes Yes Color Correction Skin Tone Detail Personal Menu Balan
12. finition DV SP mode only In this way the camcorders are seamlessly compatible with your existing SD infrastructure and your existing SD workflow Downconversion on the fly from HD to SD To smooth your migration to HD the camcorders can downconvert the recorded HD signal to standard definition via the i LINK IEEE 1394 DV interface This enables you to continue using conventional workflows and existing compatible nonlinear editors even as you upgrade to HD acguisition There s a choice of aspect ratio conversion Sgueeze Edge Crop or Letterbox to accommodate the HD 16 9 images in the conventional 4 3 world The HVR Z1U can even downconvert from 10801 to your choice of 480i and 576i 0 Nm 0 o ee HD 16 9 SD Squeeze SD Edge Crop SD Letterbox Professional SMPTE time code Professionals need reliable frame accurate access to recorded scenes That s why Sony HDV camcorders incorporate SMPTE time code to identify each picture with a unique number for hours minutes seconds frames Time code features include preset Drop Frame Non Drop Frame select RecRun Free Run select Reset and Regeneration Time code information even travels over the i LINK interface identifying each frame for compatible nonlinear editors Professional XLR microphone inputs With walkie talkies cellphones and worse video shoots can be fraught with radio frequency RF radiation Unfortunately consumer grade unbalanced microphone connections c
13. is sleek affordable interface supports embedded audio and time code along with digital and analog video audio inputs You can find more information at www miranda com hdbridge B Ei im i Ee woe ulici Pi CHI Pe i n i 4 MAW METO F o o 5 4 DigitalMaster Tape Vegas NLE Software LUMA Monitors PROFESSIONAL ACCESSORIES COMPLETE THE PICTURE Mic up your talent with the Zero in on the action with the wireless mic system shotgun microphone 2NP F970 B 2NP QM91D B NP QM71D VCL HG0872 Extend your recording time with InfoLithium Widen your field of battery packs view with a wide angle for HVR Z1U lens adaptor and for HVR Z1U for for HVR A1U HVR A1U Get closer with the Consists of 2 batteries teleconversion lens adaptor for the HVR A1U LAN et rl yn mu a 1 Bm ee aoe oe o i g REE 8 Go all out with digital cinematography options for Enjoy the support of the the HVR Z1U matte box follow focus eyepiece shoulder mount for the HVR Z1U adaptor ring and zoom remote control available through 3rd party companies Protect your investment with a Sony hard case designed to withstand the rigors of commercial shipping and airline travel The holds the HVR Z1U camcorder VTR power supply a matte box and accessories The is designed for the HVR A1U Travel easy with a Sony soft case The holds the HVR Z1U camcorder and most accessories The carri
14. isible judder of lower frame rates At your option CineFrame recording creates a theatrical look at picture rates of 30F and the all important 24F with 3 2 pulldown This gives you freedom of choice in the visual style of your production The camcorders also play true 480p progressive scan through the analog component output for gorgeous standard definition imagery To these capabilities the HVR Z1U adds 6oi 50i switching 576p playback and CineFrame 25F recording Shot Transition automatically executes a move in any combination of focus zoom or white balance You have a choice of transition times and even a choice of transition delay times The HVR Z1U also executes Shot Transition control over iris gain and shutter adding a choice of Linear Soft Stop or Soft Transition modes i o Two switchable CinemaTone Gamma modes give you powerful ways to manage exposure latitude One enhances the midtone reproduction of skin and neutral colors while the other enhances the entire exposure range from deep shadows to bright highlights Black Stretch brings out shadow detail useful when you need to close the iris down to protect highlights The HVR Z1U includes two powerful Color Correction modes Choose Color Extraction to isolate two colors in the scene rendering the rest of the frame in black and white Or use Color Revision to alter a selected color similar to secondary color correction Normal Color Extraction Color Revision Ski
15. ll reliably appear on 16 9 televisions and monitors And 4 3 Marker identifies which areas of the 16 9 picture you ll lose via Edge Crop on the downconversion to 4 3 In addition All Scan Monitoring shows the complete picture up to the edge while Zebra Display helps you monitor exposure levels First Sony astonished professionals with our HVR Z1U camcorder Now we ve gone even further Weighing less than two pounds without battery or cassette the palm sized HVR A1U breaks new barriers in size weight and cost effectiveness The HVR AJU is made possible by aremarkable new Sony image sensor with Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor CMOS technology Sony meets the daunting challenge of HD imaging with high speed processing and low power consumption Optimized photo receptor size advanced noise reduction and minimized smear make for exceptionally clear images To make the most of the CMOS sensor Sony created the Enhanced Imaging Processor It divides the CMOS data into texture and brightness components processing them independently In this way the HVR A1U does an exceptional job of holding both shadow detail and highlight detail for gorgeous grayscale rendition A dedicated Photo button takes still pictures up to 2 7 megapixels 1920 x 1440 and saves them onto the supplied Memory Stick DUO media card You can even save stills as you shoot video or save an HDV video frame as a photograph during playback HVR A1U HDV 10
16. n Tone Detail reduces the appearance of facial imperfections by reducing detail on the skin tones without affecting the rest of the scene Sony offers three skin tone modes High Medium and Low level settings Your talent will thank you for it When the sun goes down both camcorders shine The HVR Z1U has an incredible rated sensitivity of 3 lux at F1 6 with 18 dB gain And the camcorder supports shooting all the way down to 1 lux thanks to Hyper Gain an operating mode that boosts gain by up to 36 dB In a similar vein the HVR A1U camcorder has a minimum illumination of 7 lux at 1 8 And this camcorder s Super NightShot system lets you capture monochrome pictures ato lux illuminating the scene with the built in infrared light Sony lets you crank the detail up for an edgier hyper realistic look Or you can turn the detail down for softer more film like imagery THE MARKS OF A TRUE PROFESSIONAL Built to make money for professionals the HVR Z1U and HVR A1U camcorders include the recorder features and functions your work can t do without With on board downconversion SMPTE time code and more each camcorder is like a production studio in the palm of your hand Switchable HDV DVCAM and DV recording Not only are these camcorders milestones in affordable high definition they re benchmarks in pro standard definition at anywhere near these prices The camcorders record and play HDV 1080i standard definition DVCAM tapes and standard de
17. operating conditions and proper connection T U HVR M25U HDV 10801 record playback for superb high definition imagery e Playback of HDV 720p30 recorded material via analog component outputs for broad compatibility DVCAM and DV record playback integrates with SD infrastructure SD tapes e Downconversion of HDV 1080i recordings to SD via the i LINK IEEE 1394 interface e Choice of edge crop letterbox except i LINK HDV DV output jack or squeeze in HD to SD downconversion LINK IEEE 1394 input output in HD and SD enables digital transfer of A V Analog component video output in HD and SD e S Video and composite video input and output in SD e Audio Dubbing in SD and HD for flexible postproduction e SMPTE time code with reset HDV DV IN time code copies external time code Auto repeat 2 7 inch viewable area measured diagonally Clear Photo LCD plus monitor SMPTE time code with user bit and reset Conversion from 10801 to 720p via analog component outputs and HDMI output Duplicate Plus with time code and user bit HDMI output for connection to consumer HD televisions Edge crop adjustment enables you to customize the downconversion from HD to SD Assignable buttons Custom Repeat enables you to pre set repeat times cycle and start time Audio recording level controls Headphone jack HVR M15U Sony designed the HDV 1080i system to make money for working professionals That s why this
18. ribute SD 1 Shoot DVCAM tapes You ll benefit from the spectacular resolution of the HD optics and image sensors which oversample the SD image And you can use the camcorder and an HDV deck in thousands of postproduction systems that currently accept DVCAM tapes or standard definition signals via the i LINK IEEE 1394 DV interface Shoot HD Edit SD Distribute SD 2 Shoot HDV tapes and output SD using your existing infrastructure Both camcorders and both decks downconvert to standard definition on the fly via the i LINK IEEE 1394 DV interface This produces evergreen high definition camera masters ready for future postproduction in HD And because the SD and HD time code correspond completely today s SD edit decision list EDL will serve you perfectly in the high definition future Shoot HD Edit HD Distribute SD 3 Shoot and edit in HD but distribute in SD You ll have an evergreen high definition edited master creating a potential second sale as soon as your clients are ready for HD distribution Shoot HD Edit HD Distribute HD 4 Total HD When you shoot edit and distribute in HD you ll tap into the growing channels of HD distribution in broadcast cable satellite digital signage networks D VHS and the emerging Blu ray Disc consumer video format HVR Z1U THE CAMCORDER THAT STARTED A REVOLUTION If you ve used Sony 1 3 inch three chip professional camcorders like the DSR PD150 or DSR PD170 you may
19. ven when you re shooting at full telephoto All without sacrificing resolution You can optimize the function with Hard Standard and Soft modes plus a dedicated mode for the optional wide angle conversion lens When the shoot gets hectic the last thing you need is to hunt for the menu functions you use every day That s why Sony provides six assignable buttons They re perfectly located to give you fast access to your choice of 15 controls Another alternative to navigating multiple screens is the camcorder s Personal Menu which you can customize with exactly the operational features you need Thanks to Sony s powerful 14 bit DXP you can build looks for specific shooting situations like exterior day interviews candlelight and sunset That s why Sony provides six Picture Profile memory registers Each one stores your choices for more than a dozen picture parameters To get the focus and framing you want Sony goes beyond the built in LCD color viewfinder to provide a 3 5 inch widescreen LCD monitor viewable area measured diagonally Sony s hybrid monitor design uses both transmissive and reflective light so you get optimum viewing everywhere from darkened rooms to direct sunlight You can also use the viewfinder and monitor simultaneously and use the monitor to review shots with your creative team Three viewfinder markers include Center Marker which puts crosshairs in the middle of the frame Safety Marker defines the area that wi
20. www sony com HDV SONY Sony Electronics Inc 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge NJ 07656 THE NEW WAY OF BUSINESS 2006 Sony Electronics Inc All rights reserved Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited Features and specifications are subject to change without notice Sony CineFrame CinemaTone Gamma DigitalMaster DVCAM the DVCAM logo i LINK InfoLithium Memory Stick DUO NightShot SteadyShot and Super HAD are trademarks of Sony The New Way of Business is a service mark of Sony Vario Sonnar is a trademark of Carl Zeiss HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and the Victor Company of Japan Limited Blu ray Disc is a trademark of the Blu ray Disc Founders Non metric weights and measurements are approximate Monitor images simulated V 2310 A SONY THE NEW WAY of HD HDV for professionals Thinking high definition is too expensive is over Getting more definition for the dollar is the new way of HD Experience this new way with Sony s growing line of HDV 1080i eguipment The latest models are the HVR M25U and HVR M15U compact studio decks An instant classic the HVR Z1U three CCD camcorder is now joined by the smaller even more affordable HVR A1U a CMOS sensor camcorder that fits comfortably in one hand All four models are configured to help working professionals with such features as SMPTE time code DVCAM and DV standard definition recording The decks feature HDV DV in T
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