Sony-HDV-Guide-092208 Sony: Leading with 1080 HDV What's Inside In 2003, Sony in conjunction with JVC, Canon and Sharp collected their Cameras: efforts to develop a system that would finally allow both professionals HVR Line Summary.................3-5 and consumers access to true High Definition acquisition at Standard HVR-Z7U Close-up.............6-7 Definition prices. Sony's first professional HDV camcorder, the HVRZ1U, HVR-V1U Close-up................8 entered the market as the first 1080i HDV camcorder available and HVR-Z5U Close-up..................9 HVR-Z1U Close-up.................10 changed the way the world looked at High Definition forever. Starin as- HVR-HD1000 Close-up................11 sembled this HDV guide to make you aware of the significant advan- HVR-A1U Close-up...................12 tages of Sony's HDV equipment. Accessories.......................13 Recorders & Decks HVR-D60......................14 Why Buy a Sony HDV Camcorder? HVR-1500......................15 Take a look at the three main advantages that Sony offers over other HVR-M35U......................16 HVR-M25AU.......................17 brands. HVR-M15U.......................18 Resources: Extremely high quality Zeiss HD optics —Your recorded im- Why1080i? ..........................19 age can be no better than the lens that produced it. Sony uses Editing: Zeiss lenses specifically designed to match the other compo- Vegas & DVD Architect..............20 nents of the imaging system. Pro Audio for HDV: Wired & Wireless Microphones.....21 Sony Exclusive Digital Processors— preserve a large expo- Monitors HDV: sure latitude without needing any knee compression. Proces- Luma critical monitors....22 sors intelligently create the best possible HD image. What is "HDV" DV, HDV or DVCAM recording modes — By allowing users to record in multiple formats, including the truly professional DVCAM format, Sony's HDV products maximize the value to • HDV is a new video format for recording High Definition the user, regardless of their shooting environment or workflow. Video on standard DV tape. • HDV is a cost-effective step up to the benefits of HD for Handy features found in the HDV line videographers, independent film-makers, corporate and other professional users. • HDV allows users to begin the move to HD as their workflow allows. • HDV offers easy connectivity via Focus Marking On-screen level i.LINK, and fits perfectly in existing DV based Non Linear Editing (NLE) systems available from Sony and other vendors. • HDV uses industry standard MPEG 2 coding at a data rate of 25 Mb/s, the same rate as DV and DVCAM. CONTACT STARIN - [email protected] or 219-929-4127 - WITH A TECHNICAL QUESTION ON HDV HDV PRODUCTION GUIDE 2008 ISSUE - Page 2 - Sony HDV At-A-Glance HVR-Z7U 1/3” 3CCD HDV Camcorder MSRP: $6,8500 MAP: $5,700 The HVR-Z7U uses 1/3-inch bayonet mount interchangeable lenses. This new HDV camcorder delivers the enhanced functionality professionals have More Info: been asking for, such as an interchangeable lens system, native progressive Page:6-7 recording, and solid-state memory recording functionality. A streamlined nonlinear editing workflow is achieved using the supplied Memory Recording Unit, which provides HDV/DVCAM/DV file recording on a widely available Compact Flash® solid-state memory card, as well as recording onto HDV tape. This groundbreaking camcorder also features 1080/24p/30p HDV native progressive recording modes, as well as HDMI output. HVR-V1U 1/3” 3CMOS HDV Camcorder MSRP: 4,890 MAP: $4,290 The Sony HVR-V1U HDV™ camcorder is the world’s first 1080p24 HDV acquisition tool. Three ¼” ClearVid® CMOS Sensors, combined with Sony’s 14-bit Enhanced Image Processor, create an exceptional camcorder capable of capturing images at 1080p24, 1080p30, and 1080 60i. All video is pro- More Info: cessed at 1920x1080 at 60p in full 4:2: 2, for optimum picture quality. In the Page:8 1080 24p mode, the images are scanned at the full 1080 lines, and 2:3 pull down is added and recorded to the 60i HDV tape. HVR-HD1000 MSRP: $1,50 MAP: $1,599 1/3” CMOS HDV Camcorder The HVR-HD1000U Digital High Definition HDV camcorder features a shoul- More Info: der mount design and matte black color, designed to meet the growing Page: 11 demand of HDV users for greater mobility and professional appearance. It has premium design characteristics and high-definition 1080i recording capability. A built-in down-converter creates DV material, perfect for standard DVD productions. HVR-Z5U 1/3” CMOS HDV Camcorder The HVR-Z5U camcorder offers native 24P recording and other professional MSRP: $4,950 features—all for less than $5,000—as well as tapeless recording capability through an optional CompactFlash™ adapter. CMOS sensors capture full HD More Info: 1920 x 1080 resolution, resulting in better picture quality when recorded onto Page: 9 miniDV tape in the HDV format. CONTACT STARIN - [email protected] or 219-929-4127 - WITH A TECHNICAL QUESTION ON HDV - Page 3 - Sony HDV At-A-Glance MSRP: $2,999 HVR-A1U MAP: $2,499 1/3” 3 MegaPixel CMOS HDV Camcorder The HVR-A1U camcorder is an extremely compact and lightweight More Info: camcorder, ideal for applications where space is at a premium or extreme Page: 12 mobility is required. This camcorder is equipped with a newly developed 1/3-inch type, 2.97-megapixel (total) CMOS sensor and an all new Enhanced Imaging Processor™ that optimizes the performance of the CMOS sensor and provides outstanding high-definition picture quality. MSRP: HVR-Z1U $5,999.00 1/3” 3 CCD HDV Camcorder MAP: $4,900 The HVR-Z1U professional camcorder usss 1/3" 3CCD imager technology and advanced 14 bit A/D and DXP image processing to shoot brilliant high More Info: definition 1080i pictures with jaw-dropping detail, color and clarity. It Page: 10 comes equipped with a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar® T* 12x zoom lens. (Shown with optional ECM-678 shotgun microphone). MSRP: $1,890 HVR-DR-60 MAP: $1,490 Portable HDV/DVCAM/DV Disc Recorder More Info: Lightweight and portable hard disk drive (HDD) recording unit, the HVR- Page: 14 DR60 is easily connected via its i.LINK® interface. This compact drive offers videographers the ability to record onto both tape and the hard disk drive simultaneously - an ideal hybrid recording solution providing approxi- mately 4.5 hours of continuous HDV, DVCAM, or DV stream recording.. CONTACT STARIN - [email protected] or 219-929-4127 - WITH A TECHNICAL QUESTION ON HDV - Page 4 - HVR-1500A HDV/DVCAM/DV VTR MSRP: $8,290 Designed to be the bridge between HDV and HDCAM® format, the HVR 1500A inherits the same design concepts of the very successful More Info: DSR-1500A, such as quick mechanical response, multi-format DV play- Page: 15 back, and a robust set of professional video and audio interfaces ranging from analog to digital SDI, i.LINK (HDV). It has native HDSDI / SDI input as well as output and a converter option (HVBK1520 that will upconvert SD input signals to HD and cross convert 1080i signals to 720p60 and 720p30 (JVC) tapes to 1080i output and AES/EBU. Additionally, the new HVR-1500 offers HD-SDI output as well as RS-422A control capabilities. HVR-M35U MSRP: $5,540 MAP: $4,482 HDV/DVCAM/DV VTR The HVR-M35U supports native progressive format recording. It records and plays back HDV 1080i60, 1080i50, 1080p30, 1080p25, 1080p24, and More Info: DV/DVCAM 480i60, 576i50 and is NTSC / PAL switchable. Other features Page:16 include 4CH audio recording and playback,an integral monaural speaker, digital interfaces of i.LINK, dual function HD/SD SDI output connector, as well as AES/EBU BNC connectors. There's a ClearPhoto LCD plus 2.7-inch 16:9 panel. Support of both mini and standard size video tape cassettes. Get 1080i to 720p conversion capabilities, as well as HD to SD down- conversion.Duplicate Plus function makes it easy to copy video & audio from a camera onto the HVR-M35U– along with original time code. HVR-M25AU HDV/DVCAM/DV VTR MSRP: $4,300 The HVR-M25AU, the enhanced successor model to the HVR-M25U with the same basic frame as the 35U, features HDV native progressive format capability, providing a stunning 1080p image at 24, 25 or 30 More Info: frames per second. It is compatible with standard and mini cassettes, Page: 17 providing extended recording times up to 276 minutes. It's optimized for use with nonlinear editing systems due to its highly compact size and ease of operation. There's a built-in 2.7-inch 16:9 LCD monitor and HDMI output. HVR-M15AU HDV/DVCAM/DV VTR Incorporating a compact and simple design, the HVR-M15U is well suited MSRP: $2,480 for desktop applications. With its included stand, the HVR-M15U can also stand vertically during normal operations. The HVR-M15U offers HDV 1080i, DVCAM and DV SP recording and playback capability for easy More Info: migration from standard to high definition production, as well as playback of Page: 18 HDV 720p pre-recorded tapes (analog output only). iLink interface. CONTACT STARIN - [email protected] or 219-929-4127 - WITH A TECHNICAL QUESTION ON HDV - Page 5 - Sony HVR-Z7U Up Close XLR audio connections with 48v phantom power Three integral ND lens filters infoLITHIUM L Series Battery Compatible Two accessory shoes HDMI output Memory recording Unit Interchangeable Lens connector w/Carl Zeiss 12x records on easily obtained Optical zoom included Compact Flash. Piggy-back connect. New 3.2" (viewable area measured diagonally) 1/3 inch-type 3 type XtraFine LCD ClearVid CMOS Level indication Sensors Focus marking Key Features of the HVR-Z7U 1/3 inch-type 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor system has 45- Smooth Slow Recording capability degree rotated pixels on each chip in order to increase the signal density, while each pixel maintains sufficient surface On-board HD - SD Downconverters - Converts material from area.