Bringing a New Level of Functionality
and Robustness to HDV Productions
– the HVR-1500 HDV Recorder
The HVR-1500 is an HDV
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source feeder/recorder*
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positioned at the
top of the Sony HDV Series.
Inheriting the design concept of the market-acclaimed DSR-1500A, the
HVR-1500 offers convenient features that professional users demand,
such as quick mechanical response, 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
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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.
Switchable Recording and Playback
The HVR-1500 offers recording and playback of various 60i/50i DV formats:
Recording Formats
•HDV 1080i, DVCAM, DV (SP mode)
Playback Formats
•HDV 1080i, DVCAM, DV (SP mode), DVCPRO
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The recording time is a long 276 minutes for the HDV 1080i and DV
formats, and 184 minutes for the DVCAM format using the PHDV-276DM
DigitalMaster
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standard cassette tape.
A Full Range of Professional Interfaces
The HVR-1500 is a very versatile unit equipped with a variety of interfaces
from analog to digital:
Standard Interfaces
•i.LINK
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interface 6-pin (HDV 1080i/DV switchable)
•Analog video/audio output for HD/SD component, SD composite, S-Video
•HD-SDI output, SD-SDI input/output (both with embedded TC and audio)
Optional Interfaces
•Analog video/audio input for SD component, SD composite, S-Video
Optional Boards
•Analog Input Board HVBK-1505
(SD component, SD composite, S-Video, analog audio input)
MAIN FEATURES
Down Conversion Capability
The HVR-1500’s HDV 1080i playback signal can be down-converted to 480i
and output from the i.LINK, SD-SDI, and analog video interfaces with
display modes selectable between Squeeze and Edge Crop.
RS-422A Control
2.7-inch (Viewable area, measured diagonally) LCD Monitor
for Material Review and VTR Parameter Adjustment
Auto Repeat Function
HD and SD Reference Inputs
Reliable Operation With Tape/Head Cleaners, Robust
Aluminum Diecast, and Direct Drive Reel Motors
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In HDV mode, editing capabilities are not available.
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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.
Digital HD Videocassete Recorder
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HVR-1500
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