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Switchable Recording and Playback –
HDV 1080i/DVCAM/DV
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and 60i/50i
The HVR-Z1U can switch between HDV 1080i, DVCAM and
DV recording, providing full flexibility to record in either
standard or high definition depending on production needs.
In addition, it can be switched between 60i and 50i modes
(NTSC and PAL), allowing for flexible productions without the
need for two separate camcorders with each standard.
4 The HVR-Z1U supports DV SP mode only; no support for DV LP mode.
Down-conversion Playback Capabilities
The HVR-Z1U can convert material from 1080i down to 480i
and 576i, and output these video signals through its i.LINK
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interface. In addition, these signals can also be output via
either analog component, composite, or S-video connectors.
This allows editing of recorded material with a nonlinear
editing system using current DV editing software as well as
recording SD signals to an external VTR, while simultaneously
recording HDV signals with the HVR-Z1U. The HVR-Z1U can
also down-convert to 480p and 576p and output these
signals through its analog component video connectors.
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 or Edge crop.
Multi-format Recording and Playback Capabilities,
Supporting HDV 1080i, DVCAM and DV
RECORDER FEATURES
HD Codec Engine Feature
The HVR-Z1U employs the highly
advanced HD Codec Engine Feature,
which efficiently compresses base band
HD signal data at approx. 25 Mb/s with
MPEG-2 compression, while maintaining
optimal HD quality. Designed for reduced energy consumption,
this powerful digital signal processor fits perfectly inside the
compact and streamlined body of the HVR-Z1U.
i.LINK
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Interface
The HVR-Z1U is equipped with a 4-pin i.LINK interface.
This allows for on-cable digital transfer
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of audio, video, and
command signals to a connected, compatible VTR or
nonlinear editing system in the HDV, DVCAM and DV formats.
5 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.
6 Insert and assemble editing using HDV material is not recommended with
the HVR-Z1U.
HDV 1080i (16:9)
DVCAM/DV (4:3)
Squeeze Letterbox Edge crop
i.LINK
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Playback/
Down Conversion
Format
1080/60i
480/60p (16:9/4:3)
480/60i (16:9/4:3)
480/60i (16:9/4:3)
480/60i (4:3)
Recording
Format
1080/60i
480/60i (16:9)
480/60i (4:3)
Recording, Playback and Down-conversion Formats
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60i Mode
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Composite
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Down Conversion
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1080/50i
576/50p (16:9/4:3)
576/50i (16:9/4:3)
576/50i (16:9/4:3)
576/50i (4:3)
Recording
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1080/50i
576/50i (16:9)
576/50i (4:3)
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Built-in Stereo Microphone and
2-channel XLR Audio Input
The HVR-Z1U provides a high-quality,
built-in stereo microphone as well as
two XLR audio input connectors for
connecting professional microphones
or feeding an external-line audio
source. Phantom power of approx.
40 V can be supplied for the external
condenser microphone. INPUT 1
audio can be recorded on CH1 only,
or on both CH1 and CH2 audio
tracks, with easy selection via a switch.
2-channel Independent Audio Record Level
Control with Audio Level Meter
Each input level for CH1 and CH2 can be independently
adjusted using two audio level dials on the camera body and
viewed with an audio level meter on the LCD monitor. The
audio level meter can be
recalled quickly and easily by
a Status Check function.
16:9 Widescreen Acquisition in
DVCAM and DV formats
The HVR-Z1U is capable of native 16:9 widescreen image
capturing, with a high resolution of 720 x 480 pixels (NTSC)
and 720 x 576 pixels (PAL) in DVCAM and DV formats, and
providing true 16:9 images in SD format.