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HVR-1500A
HDV/DVCAM/DV Recorder
Sony HVR-1500A

Switchable Compression: MPEG-2 Transport Stream HDV-2 Codec at 1080i/59.94/50 (No Progressive 1080P HDV-2 in this model) 2 channel audio (MPEG-1 Layer II) or DVCAM Codec at 59.94i/50i selectable or DV Codec (SP Mode) at 59.94/50i selectable DVCPRO Playback 25Mb (limitations may apply)
Rec/Play 1080/59.94i HDV-2 (NTSC color) stream (iLink)
Rec/Play 1080/50i HDV-2 (PAL color) stream (iLink){Note: no standards conversion}
Rec/Play DVCAM/DV SP Mode 525/59.94 or 625/50i selectable {Note: no standards conversion}
Play DVCPRO 25 525/59.94 or 625/50i selectable {Note: no standards conversion}
Compatible with mini-DV and standard size cassettes
Compact 3RU Design
2.7" 16:9 LCD 211k Pixel Front Display
Limited HDV-1 playback (no iLink output from 720P/29.97 tapes)

Sony HDV™ Professional VTR, HDV-2 interlace formats to/from HD-SDI. This new "A" model is like the predecessor HVR-1500 but adds HD-SDI-SDI (selectable) input/output. It retains switchable interlaced recording and playback in both 60i and 50i DV formats (note: in HDV mode, editing capabilities are not available, and even though the model has "A" in its part number, playback or record of Sony's HDV-2 Progressive formats is not supported - see the HVR-M35U, HVR-M25AU, or HVR-M15AU if you need Sony HDV-2 Progressive record and playback support).

This unit is not recommended for HDV-2 progressive mode playback of Sony HVR-V1U 24p recordings (output may be converted to interlaced even on the iLink). Down-conversion capability with edge crop or squeeze (no letterbox) on SDI or iLink output (iLink if available for the supported signal type, see limitations on 720p as there is no iLink output for HDV-1 playback). There is no aspect ratio change for the analog outputs (the output would be squeeze mode, no letterbox, edge crop). 2.7 inch (viewable area measured diagonally) LCD front panel monitor with 3 display modes. Built-in audio and video test signal generator. Tape dubbing capability. Assignable Button (x1). HD-SDI input and output includes embedded audio and TC. 720p30 HDV-1 playback is output as 720p60 on the HD-SDI out with 2 CH AES (but additional limitations may apply, such as no output via the iLink connector), otherwise, 720p HDV-1 is not supported.

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HDV-2 1080i/DV (non-Progressive) switchable iLink Interface (6-pin)
HD-SDI or SD-SDI Input (note: switchable, no upconversion).
AES/EBU BNC x2 Input (1/2 and 3/4)
Analog Audio XLR 3-pin female x 2
TC In (BNC)
RS-422A 9-pin Serial Port (limitations apply)
HD-SDI Output BNC x 2 with embedded TC and audio
SD-SDI Output BNC x 2 with embedded TC and audio
AES/EBU BNC x2 Output (1/2 and 3/4)
Analog Audio XLR 3-pin male x 2
TC Out (BNC)
Analog Output:
Y/S-Y/CPST BNC x1; R-Y/S-C BNCx1; B-Y BNCx1 Input (shared)
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Optional HVBK1505 Analog Input interface board:
Y/S-Y/CPST BNC x1; R-Y/S-C BNCx1; B-Y BNCx1 Input (shared)

Note: in HDV mode, editing capabilities are not available, input must be in a fully compliant HDV-2 form for input into this unit, and bus/protocol must also be fully compliant. Mode switches on cassettes are not supported. Sony HDV-2 progressive formats are not supported in either record or playback.

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HVR-M35U
HDV-2 Recorder
Sony HVR-M35U

Sony HDV™ Professional VTR with support for Sony HDV-2 1080P 23.98/25/29.97 Progressive Formats (iLink Rec/Play, analog output will be PsF, 23.98 analog output will also have pulldown)
Switchable Compression: MPEG-2 Transport Stream HDV-2 Codec recording/playback 1080i/59.94/50/25P/23.98P/29.97P from iLink HDV-2 I/O, MPEG-1 Layer II compressed 2-channel or 4-channel audio support in HDV-2 stream record MPEG-2 Layer II compressed (4-channel HDV-2 audio such as from the HVR-S270U camcorder) or DVCAM Codec at 59.94i/50i selectable with 2-channel record or 4-channel audio playback mode or DV Codec (SP mode) at 59.94/50i selectable with 2-channel record or playback
Convert of squeezed SD Video Image playback to edge-cropped or letterbox
Zoom function from HD playback allows for image manipulation into SD out the iLink and analog output connectors
Compatible with mini-DV and standard size cassettes
2.7" 16:9 LCD Front Display with built-in monaural speaker
AC (only) Operation 100/240V

The HVR-M35U is a 50/59.94Hz selectable lightweight, compact HDV 1080i VTR capable of standard or mini-cassette record and playback of HDV-2 1080i, DVCAM™, and DV (SP). HDV-2 1080i recorded tapes can also be downconverted* with time code to an appropriate DVCAM VTR using the standard definition DV output mode via an i.LINK® connection.

The HVR-M35U will also playback select HDV-1 720p pre-recorded tapes (720/23.98/25/29.97P) but only with analog output, not over i.LINK® HDV as a native transport stream (note: compatibility of HDV from different manufacturers is actually not guaranteed).

Additional Notes
Repeat Function. Standard (up to 276 minutes in HDV-2 mode) and Mini-Cassette (up to 63 minute in HDV-2 or DV mode) Compatible; 2.7" 16:9 LCD Front Display; HD-SDI/SD-SDI output (shared), AES/EBU out (75 oHm unbalanced BNC x 2), Analog Audio Output (balanced, XLR x 4), Analog Audio In (unbalanced RCA x 4), 2 or 4 Channel Audio Playback Mode, Edge Crop Adjust, TC output (BNC), BNC component output, BNC composite analog standard definition I/O, S-Video standard definition I/O, Headphone Jack, Control-S, LANC, Audio Rec. Volume (for analog audio input volume); TC/UB Settings (mode depending); 6-pin i.LINK® I/O, no serial control capability.

Record up to 276 minutes of HDV-2 using Sony's PHDV-276DM videotape (tape not included). The HVR-M35U does not have the HDMI output that was present on the HVR-M25U. The iLink output for 1080 does not support letterbox mode when iLink down convert is selected. This model does not support 80 minute mini-DV tapes. All HDV-2 recording and Sony compatible HDV I/O require an IEC HDV supported 6-pin i.LINK® protocol HDV device connection and Sony compatible transport stream. On the Duplicate Plus Feature there is no ATN/Index support, so for standard definition recording and playback, this unit is not a direct feature to feature replacement of the HVRM25U.

Optional Accessories for HVR-M35U
i.LINK® Cable(s) (Various)
DSR-M10 Wired Control-S Remote Control Unit (Limited Control)

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HVR-M25AU
HDV-2 Recorder
Sony HVR-M25AU

Sony HDV™ Professional VTR with support for Sony HDV-2 1080P 23.98/25/29.97 Progressive Formats (iLink Rec/Play, analog output will be PsF, 23.98 analog output will also have pulldown)
Switchable Compression: MPEG-2 Transport Stream HDV-2 Codec at 1080i/59.94/50 or progressive 1080/23.98/25/30P from iLink HDV-2 I/O, MPEG-1 Layer II compressed 2-channel audio support or DVCAM Codec at 59.94i/50i selectable or DV Codec (SP mode) at 59.94/50i selectable
Compatible with mini-DV and standard size cassettes
Downconversion from HD to SD
Built-in 2.7" 16:9 "Clear Photo LCD plus" video monitor
Versatile I/O, HDMI Output
AC (only) Operation 100/240V

The HVR-M25AU is a 50/59.94Hz selectable lightweight, compact HDV-2 1080i VTR capable of standard or mini-cassette record and playback of Sony HDV-2 1080i, and Sony coompatible 1080P, and DVCAM™, and DV (SP). Sony HDV-2 1080i or Sony compatible 1080P recorded tapes can also be downconverted with time code to an appropriate DVCAM VTR using the standard definition DV output mode via a 6-pin i.LINK® connection. Additionally, the i.LINK® HDV Mode, and the DV/DVCAM Modes allow for time code input. The HVR-M15AU will also playback select HDV-1 720p pre-recorded tapes but only with analog output, not over i.LINK® HDV as a native transport stream (*note: compatibility of HDV from different manufacturers is actually not guaranteed).

Record up to 276 minutes of HDV-2 using Sony's PHDV-276DM videotape (tape not included). The iLink output for 1080 does not support letterbox mode when iLink down convert is selected. This model does not support 80 minute mini-DV tapes. All HDV-2 recording and Sony compatible HDV I/O require an IEC HDV supported 6-pin i.LINK® protocol HDV device connection and Sony compatible transport stream. On the Duplicate Plus Feature there is no ATN/Index support, so for standard definition recording and playback, this unit is not a direct feature to feature replacement of the HVRM25U.

Optional Accessories for HVR-M25AU
i.LINK® Cable(s) (Various)
DSR-M10 Wired Control-S Remote Control Unit (Limited Control)

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HVR-M15AU
HDV-2 Recorder
Sony HVR-M15AU

Sony HDV™ Professional VTR with support for Sony HDV-2 1080P 23.98/25/29.97 Progressive Formats (iLink Rec/Play, analog output will be PsF, 23.98 analog output will also have pulldown)
Switchable Compression: MPEG-2 Transport Stream HDV-2 Codec at 1080i/59.94/50 or progressive 1080/23.98/25/30P from iLink HDV-2 I/O, MPEG-1 Layer II compressed 2-channel audio support or DVCAM Codec at 59.94i/50i selectable orDV Codec (SP mode) at 59.94/50i selectable
Compatible with mini-DV and standard size cassettes
Downconversion from HD to SD
60 / 50 Hz (NTSC/PAL) switchable
Vertical operation, AC (only) 100/240V

The HVR-M15AU is a 50/59.94Hz selectable lightweight, compact HDV 1080i VTR capable of standard or mini-cassette record and playback of Sony HDV-2 1080i, and Sony coompatible 1080P, and DVCAM™, and DV (SP). Sony HDV-2 1080i or Sony compatible 1080P recorded tapes can also be downconverted with time code to an appropriate DVCAM VTR using the standard definition DV output mode via a 6-pin i.LINK® connection. Additionally, the i.LINK® HDV Mode, and the DV/DVCAM Modes allow for time code input. The HVR-M15AU will also playback select HDV-1 720p pre-recorded tapes but only with analog output, not over i.LINK® HDV as a native transport stream (*note: compatibility of HDV from different manufacturers is actually not guaranteed).

**On the HVR-M15AU, there is no built-in speaker, no headphones jack, there are no edge crop adjustments for HD downconvert, there is no assign button, no "Duplicate Plus" feature, no HDMI output, there is no LCD panel display, and no Cassette Memory Function.

Record up to 276 minutes of HDV-2 using Sony's PHDV-276DM videotape (tape not included). The iLink output for 1080 does not support letterbox mode when iLink down convert is selected. This model does not support 80 minute mini-DV tapes. HDV-2 recording and HDV-2 I/O require an IEC HDV-2 supported 6-pin i.LINK® protocol HDV device connection and Sony compatible transport stream.

Optional Accessories for HVR-M15AU
i.LINK® Cable(s) (Various)
DSR-M10 Wired Control-S Remote Control Unit (Limited Control)

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