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HVR-V1U

Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

SONY54682_HVR_V1U  9/5/08  2:42 PM  Page 1

Summary of Contents for HVR-V1U

Page 1: ...www sony com HDV HVR V1U Digital HD Video Camera Recorder ...

Page 2: ... images with an extreme level of mobility ease of use and operational comfort suited for any shooting scenario In addition to HDV 1080i recording and playback the camcorder also offers DVCAMTM DV recording and playback capabilities as well as digital down conversion of recordings made in HDV 1080i These bridges between HD and SD allow the camcorder to be used in any DV compatible system whether it...

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Page 4: ...hich result in virtually negligible chromatic aberrations Optical 20x Lens and Optional 0 8x Wide Conversion Lens The Vario Sonnar T lens of the HVR V1U features a 20x zoom function Moreover the built in digital extender 4 increases the zoom ratio to approximately 30x The optional VCL HG0868K 0 8x wide conversion lens uses the bayonet mount system for instant attachment or detachment Combining the...

Page 5: ...information on devices that include an i LINK connection please contact your nearest Sony office 7 Letterbox mode is not available from the i LINK connector 8 Edge crop mode from the i LINK connector will be available by a firmware upgrade For details please contact your nearest Sony office or authorized dealer 16 9 Widescreen Acquisition in DVCAM and DV Formats When recording in DVCAM and DV form...

Page 6: ...Smooth Slow Rec function the resolution of the camera image decreases For example the resolution at Fine mode is 640 x 360 pixels Also audio recording is not available Shot Transition Function The Shot TransitionTM function allows for smooth automatic scene transitions After an operator has programmed a shot s start and end settings e g for zoom focus iris gain shutter speed and white balance and ...

Page 7: ...rs allowing operators to cut out parts of the HD image and use them as SD material With LCD Monitor On With LCD Viewfinder and Monitor On With LCD Viewfinder On Continuous Recording Time NP F570 supplied NP F770 optional NP F970 optional Continuous recording time indoors at 25C With the LCD backlight on Battery Life HDV 135 min 280 min 415 min DVCAM DV 135 min 290 min 430 min HDV 135 min 280 min 4...

Page 8: ...ical switches Zoom Ring and Focus Ring The HVR 1U s motorized zoom ring and focus rings provide a smooth and natural operational feel for fine adjustments of zoom and focus settings On handle Zoom Lever and Rec Start Stop Button In order to facilitate zoom control and recording operations during low angle shooting an additional zoom lever and a rec start stop button are available on the HVR 1U s c...

Page 9: ...xels in a widescreen aspect ratio of 16 9 Operators can choose to display pictures in color or in black and white In addition to a standard size eye cup a large size eye cup is also supplied This can be attached to the standard size eye cup to provide superb light blocking capability easy focusing and more comfortable use of the viewfinder Six Assign Buttons Functions frequently used in the field ...

Page 10: ...D D D E E F F F G G H H H 60i Recording 24p Mode 2 3 Pull down A A B B C C D D E E F F G G H H I I J J A B C D E F G H I J 30p Capturing 60i Recording 30p Mode 12 The 24p progressive scan images captured with the HVR V1U are recorded using a method that allows them to be viewed on existing Sony HDV 60i devices Two recording modes can be selected depending on your editing requirements The 24A mode ...

Page 11: ... Picture Recording to Memory Stick Duo Media 2 channel Independent Audio Level Control with Audio Level Meter on LCD Monitor Simultaneous Operation of LCD Monitor and Viewfinder AE Shift Hyper Gain All Scan Mode AF Assist Expanded Focus Peaking Status Check Battery Info Histogram Indicator Zebra Patterns 100 to 70 Other Convenient Functions of the HVR V1U 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 Output 0 Input 20 40...

Page 12: ...er HVR DR60 Hard Disk Recording Unit Hybrid Operation for Reliable Recording and Archiving The HVR DR60 offers a hybrid recording function in which video and audio material is recorded simultaneously to the hard disk and tape limiting the possibility that important shots could get lost or accidentally deleted This hybrid function also facilitates instant archiving of source footage which in many c...

Page 13: ... size and only about 8 oz 230 g in weight It can be mounted on a camcorder s cold shoe using the supplied shoe adapter or attached using an optional VCT 1BP Bracket 13 Direct File Access from a Computer When connected to a computer via an i LINK connection the HVR DR60 is recognized by the computer as a standard external drive and its recorded footage can be accessed directly like any normal video...

Page 14: ...2CPK ECM 673 UWP C1 HVL LBP HVR DR60 NP F970 F770 F570 AC VQ1050B VCT PG11RMB VCL HG0862K SH L35WBP Battery adapter for HVL LBP HVR DR60 UWP C1 5 3 4 145 5 1 4 132 7 1 4 184 Unit inches mm 12 3 4 323 14 3 8 364 17 431 The NP F570 is not available for the HVL LBP HVR V1U ...

Page 15: ...and detachment Lens hood supplied φ86 mm filter available without attaching the lens hood HVL LBP LED Light Brightness of 600 lx 1 m life of approx 10 000 hours whole unit and power consumption of 16 W Ideal for wide angle shooting Uniform lighting over the entire projected area Spotlight projection with supplied condensing lens attached Light diffuser attached to soften shadows and reduce contras...

Page 16: ... 75 Ω unbalanced Audio 461 mV input impedance more than 47 kΩ output impedance less than 2 2 kΩ COMPONENT OUT jack Y 1 Vp p 75Ω unbalanced Pr Pb Cr Cb 700 mVp p 75Ω unbalanced i LINK interface IEEE 1394 4 pin connector S100 XLR 3 pin female x 2 327 mV 60 dBu 3 kΩ 4 dBu 10 kΩ power supply approx 48 V Stereo mini jack φ3 5 mm Stereo mini mini jack φ2 5 mm Mini B connector HDMI connector 0 54 inch ty...

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