HVR-M25U HVR-M15U
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1. Digital HD Videocassette Recorder SONY HVR M25U HVR M15U IIA SONY PUSH CASSETTE CENTER ALL vioe vioeo ON OFF W OUTPUT A CH 1 2 wit Ch3 4 a PHONE LEVEL DIGITAL HD VIDEOCASSETTE RECORDER 50 go Pre gt gt Y gt a e F Trew lt CAUTION ga HDV DVCAM 60 rg VIDEO EW 5 25 B MIP r f INPUT SELECT 8 vibeo INDEX At HOV DV Smax PHONES O M HOMI DIGITAL HD VIDEOCASSETTE RECORDER HDV 10801 BS Ff 2 IN ss we A DT A 52 EN 2 2 MAA MO EDO AA A Y MU DS fee fo foe ee Bae ee zt 2 2 eS SU eee VB ME BD NBA A a 88 8 S D E A 2 a a Ea E E sS S DOM A A Sas A DE A 5 m w i eae ey a The Perfect Choice for C Productions the Sony H HVR M15U HDV 1080i VTRs In 2004 Sony introduced affordable yet high a nance HD E rding s the HDV 1080i specification of the HDV format to a wide range of es videographers Upon that introduction these HDV systems gained a id a ES He acceptance due to their high picture quality outstanding perfo rmanc 7 t effectiveness Today in response to the demands for greater levels o o O erab ty longer recording time and time code recording capabilities Sony intr oduces its lat recorders the HVR M25U and HVR M15U seniri ac The HVR M25U and HVR M15U enable users to record and play back video in iras HO2. ANT o AUDIO a is OUTPUT A z SELECT OUTPUT DISPLAY HDV DVCAM 60 50 HVD DVCAM DV MEN JH ive 2061 O AUDIO DUBS ASP DUPLICATE PLUS OFF ALL CH 1 2 yix CH 3 4 vinedyviDEo a STATUS PHONE LEVEL INPUT SELECT COUNTER SELECT CHECK NAGA HDV DV VIDEO PAUSE is 8 V DEO MINS MAX PHONES O a gt Bo stoN REW pray re W lt a gt gt gt INDEX A1 RESET A2 3040938 3113SSVOO3SQIA GH IVLIDIO DIGITAL HD VIDEOCASSETTE RECORDER HDV FORMAT HDV 1080i Specification The HDV 1080i 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 Track Pattern of the HDV 10801 Specification Direction of tape travel 10 um AAA N of head motion 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 DV Videocassette Tape As a me
3. approx 6 Vrms max input level 16 dBu approx 5 Vrms in 60i mode 2 24 dBu approx 12 5 Vrms 4 30 dBu approx 25 Vrms 14 dBu approx 4 Vrms in 50i mode Audio output RCA pin x 2 Output level 10 dBu full bit 20 dB impedance 47 KQ unbalanced in 60i mode 10 dBu full bit 18 dB impedance 47 KQ unbalanced in 50i mode Impedance max 1 kQ unbalanced LCD monitor 2 7 inch type approx 211 200 dots 960 x 220 Clear Photo LCD Plus Mass Approx 4 3 kg 9 Ib 8 oz Approx 2 3 kg 5 lb 1 oz Powere requirements AC 120 V 60 Hz DC 8 4 V Power consumption 12 W playback mode with LCD monitor on 8 W playback mode Operating temperature 5 to 40 C 41 to 104 K Storage temperature 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 K Supplied accessories Remote commander 1 power cord 1 size AA batteries 2 Remote commander 1 AC adaptor 1 power cord 1 stand 1 cleaning cassette 1 operating instructions 1 size AA batteries 2 cleaning cassette 1 operating instructions 1 212 8 3 8 380 7 15 l 9611532 te 8 7 11 32 284 11 1 4 184 7 1 8 F 261 10 3 8 2 DODODO H 184 7 1 4 Distributed by O 2006 Sony Corporation All rights reserved Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited Features and specifications are subject to change without n
4. editing software as well as record SD signals to an external VTR Video material can also be down converted to 480P and 576P as well as 720P on the HVR M25U and output via the VTR s HDMI on the HVR M25U or analog component video connector 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 and Edoe Crop DVCAMI DV 4 3 HDV 1080i 16 9 LO 0170 Squeeze Letterbox Edge crop Recording Playback and Down conversion Formats 60i Mode Output Playback Analog Analog Down Conversion Format Component Composite 1080 60 1080 60i HDV 1080i 720 60P 480 60P 480 60i DVCAMIDV SP 480 601 aloja O Available Available only for HVR M25U A Available only for HVR M25U in playback mode 50i Mode Recording input Format S Video i LINK HDMI i LINK Analog Composite Recording Playback Analog Down Conversion Format Component Composite 1080 50i 1080 50i HDV 1080i 720 50P 576 50P Analog Composite 576 50i DVCAMIDV SP 576 50 S Video O Available Available only for HVR M25U A Available only for HVR M25U in playback mode Format S Video The HDMI connector cannot output video and audio signals with copyright protection signals Edge Crop Adjust HVR M25U only When down converting signals in the Edge Crop mode t
5. 60i NTSC 576 50i PAL 480 60P 576 50P 720 60P 720 50P Tape speed HDV DV SP Max 18 812 mm s DVCAM Max 28 218 mm s Playback recording time HDV DV SP Max 276 min with PHDV 276DM cassette Max 63 min with PHDVM 63DM cassette DVCAM Max 184 min with PHDV 276DM cassette Max 41 min with PHDVM 63DM cassette Fast forward rewind time Approx 2 min with PHDV 276DM cassette 1080 60i 1080 50i 480 60 NTSC 576 50i PAL 480 60P 576 50P Video input output BNC x 2 RCA pin x 2 Video signal 1 Vp p 75 Q unbalanced sync negative Video signal 1 Vp p 75 Q unbalanced sync negative S video input output Mini DIN 4 pin x 2 Y 1 Vp p 75 Q unbalanced sync negative C 0 286 Vp p NTSC 0 3 Vp p PAL 75 Q unbalanced Component video output BNC x 3 RCA pin x 3 Y 1 Vp p 0 3 V sync negative Y 1 Vp p 0 3 V sync negative Pr Pb Cr Cb 700 mVp p 100 color bar input impedance 75 Q Pr Pb Cr Cb 700 mVp p 100 color bar input impedance 75 Q i LINK 4 pin HDMI output 19 pin type A video 1080 60i 1080 50i 480 60i NTSC 576 50i PAL 720 60P 720 50P 480 60P 576 50P audio PCM 48 kHz 16 bit Phones Stereo minijack 3 5 mm 8 Q loading LANC Stereo mini minijack 2 5 mm Control S Stereo minijack 3 5 mm Audio input RCA pin x 2 RCA pin x 2 Input level 10 2 4 dBu input impedance min 47 kQ unbalanced Input level 10 dBu input impedance min 10 kQ unbalanced max input level 10 18 dBu
6. OEF REC ON OFF HVR M2 5U SON x en de DD Oe _ _ w 5 8 E se EuT DISPLAY HDV DVCAM 60 50 HDV DVCAM DV OUTPUT LINK MENU OFF ALL 0 00 00 00 pix CH 3 4 g vIDE VIDEO AUDIO STATUS PHONE LEVEL INPUT SELECT COUNTER SELECT PP AT CHECK HOV DV VIDEO CH2 4 WIIN 8 VIDEO CH 1 2 MIN MAX RESET A2 PHONES INDEX A1 HDMI DIGITAL HD VIDEOCASSETTE RECORDER Front Panel COMPONENT OUT CH 1 3 CH 1 3 AUDIO INPUT LEVEL _ Rear Panel n n n n DISPLAY OUTPUT CAUTION HDV DVCAM 60 50 HDV DVCAM DV OFFe ALL M gt f S VIDEO VIDEO a FAN II INPUT SELECT gt REW PLAY A PAUSE O HDV ViDEO lt 44 i p pP ll ON STANDBY Laid S VIDEO Hov 1080i IN IN DIGITAL HD VIDEOCASSETTE RECORDER Front Panel eer OUT OnO Are JO Rear Panel APPLICATIONS Nonlinear Editing i LINK HDV DVCAM DV os popnpp 6 b DigitalMaster Tapes Mini Cassette Standard Cassette 02000000 R i LINK HDV DVCAM DV o lo 3o000000c0l HVR M15U Camcorder Viewing with Various Display Devices DigitalMaster Tapes Mini Cassette Standard Cassette HD Component Video HDMI HVR M25U only SD Component Video HVR M25U S video Compos
7. V Wed DV EAN and py Wey also Features a down sr Bee 2 A high definition HD depending on your production needs aus s One of the most powerful features of these VTRs is their compatibility with standards la cS cassettes in addition to mini cassettes which provides extended recording time of up to 27 5 minutes In addition these VTRs provide a convenient function to copy not just the oo and audio of an original tape via an LINK connection but also the time code 2 Both models are optimized for use with nonlinear editing systems thanks to their highly compact size and easy operations However the HVR M25U provides additional powerful 107 features such as a built in 2 7 inch type 16 9 LCD monitor and an HDMI High Definition x Multimedia Interface output for more demanding production environments The HVR M25U and HVR M15U offer a highly powerful yet cost effective tool for nonlinear editing systems that will serve both today s production needs as well as those of tomorrow E gt ME AQ AGH 30 10 193135 LAdN S275 Lol AI O3GIA s0301A Ti O3GIA S 0301A 1Md1NO AV1d E 09 WVOAG AGH KG Nonny i a s s ES AG WVW9SAG AGH OS lt d Us E A PUSH CASSETTE CENTER i Ss EJECT AUDIO INPUT L AA 1 AR wane id ON STANDBY TIMER KEY INH AUDIO REC REPEATS Rec ON OFF ous Gis LEVEL ov aia
8. developed Clear Photo LCD Plus panel which provides enhanced brightness and a higher level of color reproduction than that used in the DSR 25 This LED monitor allows operators to view the input source during recording and check the playback picture in a 16 9 widescreen aspect ratio Setup menus VTR audio settings and audio level meters can also be displayed HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface Output The HVR M25U comes equipped with a HDMI interface that is widely used in consumer electronics devices such as HDTV monitors This interface allows the HVR M25U to transfer non compressed high definition digital video and audio to other HDMI equipped devices via a single cable DUPLICATE PLUS The DUPLICATE PLUS function makes it easy to copy video and audio from a VTR or camcorder onto the HVR M25U along with the original time code Operators simply connect the two i LINK devices together via their i LINK interfaces and press the DUPLICATE PLUS and Play buttons on the front panel of the HVR M25U The copying will then begin This function can also be used for copying the content of multiple tapes onto a single tape which is convenient when you need to compile multiple mini cassette tapes onto a single standard cassette tape Another unique feature of DUPLICATE PLUS is the ability to selectively copy portions of material recorded in a designated format from a tape that contains mixed format recordings For example you can c
9. he Edge Crop Adjust function is provided to adjust the edge crop position By displaying the edge crop marker on the LCD monitor operators can conveniently check the edge crop position before outputting down converted signals i LINK Interface The HVR M25U M15U is equipped with a 4 pin i LINK interface This allows for one cable digital transfer of video audio and command signals to a compatible connected VTR or nonlinear editing system in HDV DVCAM or DV format Time Code Copy from External Devices When the HVR M25U M15U records signals from the LINK port the time code that was recorded on the original tape can be copied onto other tapes along with the video and audio signals This is effective when downloading edited material from nonlinear editors or creating dubs from other VTRs Auto Repeat and Custom Repeat The HVR M25U M15U has a convenient auto repeat function This enables the VTR to automatically rewind the tape to either the beginning of the tape the first complete blank portion or an index point on the tape and start playback again from there In addition the HVR M25U has a Custom Repeat function that allows operators to set the number of repeat playbacks the interval between each playback and the hour at which the playback should begin Color Bar and 1 kHz Audio Tone Signal Output The HVR M25U M15U can output three types of color bar via the LINK HDMI analog component S video and co
10. hoose to copy only HDV format recordings from a tape that includes DVCAM and DV video as well This DUPLICATE PLUS function is available for any recordable formats HDV DVCAM DV SP MARKER BURN The MARKER BURN function of the HVR M25U allows the 4 3 marker to be superimposed onto video output whether it is displayed on the LED monitor or output via the analog component S video or composite connectors This function is available when displaying 16 9 signals or down converted signals in letter box or squeeze mode It is particularly useful when making work tapes for editing in both 16 9 and 4 3 aspect ratios Time Counter The HVR M25U has a time counter display function that allows time data such as time codes user bits and count values of the counter to be displayed on the LCD monitor Furthermore operators can customize how this data appears on their display by selecting its size position and color via the menu It is also possible to output video with superimposed time data via the analog component S video or composite connectors Time Code Preset The time code of the HVR M25U 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 Status Check At the touch of the STATUS CHECK button of the HVR M25U operators can d
11. isplay the menu settings for Audio Level Meter Output Signal Assign Button and Custom Repeat on the LCD monitor allowing for easy status or setting checks during recording playback and source feeding Assign Buttons The buttons for INDEX COUNTER RESET and AUDIO DUB on the front panel of the HVR M25U can be used as Assign Buttons to which operators can assign another frequently used function trom any of the following HDV DV CONVERT HDMI COMPONENT END SEARCH DATA CODE ALLSCAN MODE COLOR BAR SEARCH SELECT SEARCH SEARCH COUNTER SIZE COUNTER COLOR and FF REW SPEED All Scan Mode The All Scan Mode of the HVR M25U is similar to the Under Scan Mode of ordinary monitors in that it displays all effective scanning lines in the LCD monitor when the 1080i mode is selected This is useful if you want to check pictures for web applications for example The All Scan Mode can be easily recalled at the touch of a button if you pre assign it to one of the three Assign Buttons HVR M15U FEATURE Compact Unique Design The HVR M15U is compact with a small footprint that enables it to be deployed in existing work environments without disruption It is also unique in that it can be placed either horizontally or vertically HVR M15U Cassette Compartment Lid Open FRONT amp REAR PANELS EJECT INPUT AUTO MANU i ON STANDBY cH 1 AUDIO REC ou 2 TIMER KEY INH us CH a LEVEL DUB CH 4 REPEAT
12. ite Video gt a lo eee aba Consumer SDTV Monitor HVR M15U Projector gt lt VMC IL4408A IL4415 IL4435 VMC IL4615 IL4635 i LINK Cable i LINK Cable 4 pin to 4 pin 0 8 1 5 3 m 4 pin to 6 pin 1 5 3 5 m Dubbing with XDCAM HD Decks _ ar XDCAM Professional Disc Media Mini Cassette DigitalMaster Tapes Standard Cassette PDW F70 PDW F30 XDCAM HD Recording Deck PDBK 102 MPEG2 TS I O Board HD Camera Systems HDC X300K HDC X310K HD Compact Camera HVR M15U HD SDI max 100 m noo oC Optical Fiber Cable max 1 km HFU X310 Interface Unit HFBK TS1 HDV Output Board BRC H700 BRU H700 HD 3CCD Color Video Camera HD Optical Multiplex Unit BRBK H700 HFBK TS1 HD Optical Multiplex Card HDV Output Board CCFC M100HG HVR M15U Optical Fiber Cable HDV max 1km CCFC M100HG Optical Fiber Cable HDV max 1km K A K K K K VISCA RS 232C RS 422 Remote Control Unit PHDV 276DM 186DM 124DM 64DM DigitalMaster Standard Cassette Tape PHDVM 63DM DigitalMaster Mini Cassette Tape lt DLC HM15 HM30 HM50 HDMI Cable 1 5 3 5 m F SONY HVR M25U HVR M15U Recording format 1080 60i 1080 50i 480 60i NTSC 576 50i PAL Playout down conversion format 1080 60i 1080 50i 480
13. mber 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 the DigitalMaster high grade cassette tape has been developed This tape is compatible with the HDV DVCAM and DV formats HVR M25U 8 HVR M15U COMMON FEATURES Switchable Recording and Playback HDV 1080i DVCAM DV SP and 60i 50i The HVR M25U M15U can switch between HDV 10801 DVCAM and DV recording 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 NTSC and PAL which allows for flexible production operations without the need for two separate VTRs of each standard Dual size Cassette Mechanism The HVR M25U M15U has a dual size cassette mechanism that accepts both mini and standard sized DigitalMaster DVCAM and DV cassette tapes without using any special adaptor This feature allows the six different types of cassette tape to be used without the cumbersome process associated with additional mechanical hardware DvcAM DN ga AR eaka DigitalMaster Y IIA Y DigtaMaster Long Recording Time The HDV f
14. mposite connectors as well as an audio tone signal of 1 kHz via the i LINK HDMI and analog audio connectors These are useful when checking the system conditions External Control The HVR M25U M15U comes equipped with a Remote Commander unit which enables users to control the recorder s functions wirelessly In addition the HVR M25U M15U is equipped with a LANC terminal as well as a Control S terminal to connect with the optional DSRM 10 Remote Control Unit for jog and shuttle operation Tape Cleaner for Reliable Operation The HVR M25U M15U incorporates a tape cleaner that adopts a high grade sapphire blade This cleaner can help prevent signal dropouts and improve the reliability of recording and playback by cleaning away particles from the tape during operation 5 When outputting down converted signals in the 4 3 aspect ratio via an i LINK connector the Letterbox mode cannot be selected 6 Insert and assemble editing using HDV material is not recommended with the HVR M25U M15U When video programs in the HDV format are transferred via the i LINK interface and edited transitions from cut to cut may not be smooth 7 The HVR M25U M15U ignores any blank or index point in the first 20 seconds of the tape HVR M25U FEATURES Built in 2 7 inch Type Clear Photo LCD Plus Monitor The HVR M25U is equipped with a 2 7 inch type widescreen color LED monitor with a high resolution of 211 200 dots It adopts a newly
15. ormat 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 DigitalMaster standard cassette tape and a maximum of 63 minutes when recording on a DigitalMaster mini cassette tape 1 i LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation 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 2 Viewable area measured diagonally 3 The HDV format also defines the HDV 720P specification which features 720 effective scanning lines progressive scanning system and 1 280 horizontal pixels 4 The HVR M25U M15U supports DV SP mode only no support for DV LP mode HVR M25U amp HVR M15U COMMON FEATURES Down conversion Playback Capabilities The HVR M25U M15U can convert material from 1080 down to 4801 and 576i and output these video signals through its i LINK interface In addition these signals can also be output via the VTR s HDMI on the HVR M25U analog component S video or composite connector This allows users to edit recorded material with a compatible nonlinear editing system using current DV
16. otice All non metric weights and measurements are approximate Sony Sony logo DVCAM DigitalMaster i LINK Clear Photo LCD Plus Remote Commander and XDCAM are trademarks of Sony Corporation HDV and HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan Limited MK10333V1SMCO6APR
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