HVR-1500A

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HVR-1500A

Digital HD Videocassette Recorder

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Bringing a New Level of Functionality and

Robustness to HDV Productions

- the HVR-1500A HDV Recorder

The HVR-1500A is an HDV™ source feeder/ recorder*

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positioned at the top of Sony’s

HDV Series.

Inheriting the design concept of the market-acclaimed DSR-1500AP, the HVR-1500A offers the same 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 analogue to digital SDI and AES/EBU.

The HVR-1500A also offers HD-SDI input/output and RS-422A control capabilities, bridging HDV source footage and assets with high-end HD formats and HD editing equipment. In addition, with the optional HVBK-1520 board installed, the HVR-1500A has a range of conversion capabilities that allow DV recordings to be up-converted to 1080i or 720P signals, and 1080i HDV recordings to be cross-converted to 720P signals. This allows operators to integrate DV and HDV source footage and assets into the same HD editing system, giving them the flexibility to choose between either a 1080i or a 720P system.

The HVR-1500A can also be used as a standard definition DVCAM™ recorder, in which case the same editing features as the DSR-1500AP are offered.

The HVR-1500A is certainly the HDV recorder of choice for environments where robustness and functionality are prime concerns.

*1 In HDV mode, editing capabilities are not available.

The monitor image is simulated.

HDV FORMAT

HDV 1080i Specification The Right Media for Optimum HDV Content

The HDV 1080i specification* 1 for the HDV format features

1,080 effective scanning lines (interlace scanning system) and

1,440 horizontal pixels. It adopts the MPEG-2 compression format (MP@ H-14 for video), which uses 8-bit digital component recording with a sampling rate of 4:2:0. MPEG-1

Audio Layer II is used as the audio compression format, allowing for two-channel recording with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz/16-bit.

The HDV 1080i specification provides the high picture quality required for HDTV programme production.

■ Track Pattern of the HDV 1080i Specification

Direction of tape travel

As a member of the proven DV family of formats, the HDV format was developed from the outset to be compatible with all grades of DV videocassette tape. The Digital Master™

Tape has been designed and tested with HDV VTRs for outstanding performance. It is an ideal and reliable choice for affordable HD productions across a wide variety of environments.

*1 The HDV format also defines the HDV

720p specification, which features 720 effective scanning lines (progressive scanning system) and 1,280 horizontal pixels.

VERSATILE RECORDING & PLAYBACK

Switchable Recording

HDV 1080i/DVCAM/DV and 60i/50i

The HVR-1500A can be switched between HDV 1080i* 2 ,

DVCAM and DV (SP)* 3 recording modes, providing full flexibility to record in either standard definition or high definition depending on your production needs. In addition, it can be switched between 50i and 60i systems, eliminating the need for two separate VTRs, one for each standard.

*2 In HDV mode, editing capabilities are not available.

*3 The HVR-1500A supports DV (SP) mode only; DV (LP) mode is not available. Assemble or insert editing is not supported in DV (SP) mode.

Playback Compatibility with DV (25 Mb/s) Family

Formats

For operational versatility, the HVR-1500A is designed to play back DV (25 Mb/s) family format recorded tapes without a mechanical adaptor and without having to switch playback modes on the menu. DVCPRO™ 25 recorded tapes (M-size cassettes) can also be played back.

Long Recording Time

The HDV format adopts the same track pitch and tape speed as the DV format, thus offering the same recording time - a maximum of 276 minutes when recording on a

PHDV-276DM DigitalMaster standard cassette tape and 63 minutes when recording on a PHDVM-63DM DigitalMaster mini cassette tape. The DVCAM format adopts a wider track pitch than the HDV/DV format (15 µm compared to 10 µm), and offers a maximum recording time of 184 minutes on a

PDV-184N standard cassette tape and 40 minutes on a

PDVM-40N mini cassette tape.

Up-conversion Capability

With the optional HVBK-1520 Format Converter Board installed, the HVR-1500A has an up-conversion capability that allows DV recordings and SD signals* 4 fed to the HVR-1500A to be converted to 1080i or 720P signals and then output* 5 from the HD-SDI interface. This allows DV recordings to be integrated into existing HD editing systems that support the

1080i or 720P format.

When up-converting the DV recording, the aspect ratio displayed can be converted from 4:3 to 16:9. Display modes can be selected from Squeeze, Edge Crop, or Letterbox.

*4 DV signals fed to the HVR-1500A’s i.LINK™ interface cannot be up-converted and output from the HD-SDI interface.

*5 There may be a delay of one frame in outputting up-converted signals from the HD-SDI interface.

Cross-conversion Capability

With the optional HVBK-1520 Format Converter Board installed, the HVR-1500A has a cross-conversion capability that allows 1080i recordings to be converted to 720P signals, as well as 720/30P (29.97 frames/s) recordings to be converted to 1080/60i (59.94 fields/s) signals. These signals are output* 6 from the HD-SDI interface. This allows source footage and assets in different HDV formats to be integrated into the same HD editing system.

*6 There may be a delay of one frame in outputting cross-converted signals from the HD-SDI interface.

Down-conversion Capability

The HVR-1500A has a built-in down-conversion capability that allows 1080i recordings to be output as 480i and 576i signals from the i.LINK and SD-SDI interfaces. These signals can also be output from the analogue component, composite, or

S-Video connectors. This allows 1080i recordings to be edited using non-linear editing systems running DV editing software or to be viewed on an SD monitor. When down-converting the 1080i recording, the aspect ratio displayed can be converted from 16:9 to 4:3. Display modes can be selected from Squeeze, Letterbox, or Edge crop.

DVCAM/DV (4:3)

HDV 1080i (16:9)

Squeeze Letterbox Edge crop

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Interfaces and Output Formats

50i System

Playback Format

HDV

DV †4

1080/50i

576/50i

Signal Format on Line Select Menu

1080i

720P

1080i

720P

HD-SDI

1080/50i

720/50P †2

1080/50i †2

720/50P

SD-SDI i.LINK

†5

576/50i

Interface & Output Format

HDV 1080i or DV/DVCAM †6

Analogue Component Analogue Composite S-Video

1080/50i or 576/50i †6 576/50i 576/50i

576/50i

576/50i

576/50i

HDV 1080i or DV/DVCAM

DV/DVCAM

DV/DVCAM

†6 1080/50i or 576/50i

576/50i

576/50i

†6 576/50i

576/50i

576/50i

576/50i

576/50i

576/50i

60i System †1

Playback Format

HDV

DV †4

1080/60i

720/30P

480/60i

†3

Signal Format on Line Select Menu

1080i

720P

1080i

720P

1080i

720P

HD-SDI

1080/60i

720/60P

1080/60i

720/60P

1080/60i

720/60P

†2

†2

†2

†2

SD-SDI i.LINK

†5

480/60i

Interface & Output Format

HDV 1080i or DV/DVCAM †6

Analogue Component Analogue Composite S-Video

1080/60i or 480/60i †6 480/60i 480/60i

480/60i

480/60i

480/60i

480/60i

480/60i

HDV 1080i or DV/DVCAM †6

–

–

DV/DVCAM

DV/DVCAM

1080/60i or 480/60i

720/60P or 480/60i

720/60P or 480/60i

480/60i

480/60i

†6

†6

†6

480/60i

480/60i

480/60i

480/60i

480/60i

480/60i

480/60i

480/60i

480/60i

480/60i

HVR-1500A cannot playback 1080/24P, 1080/25P, 1080/30P, 720/24P, or 720/25P.

†1 In this table, "60i", "60P", and "30P" indicate a field rate of 59.94 Hz, a frame rate of 59.94 Hz and a frame rate of 29.97 Hz, respectively. †2 The HVBK-1520 Format Converter Board is required for up- or cross-conversion to these signals and output of these signals from the HD-SDI interface. †3 The HVR-1500A can play back but cannot record 720/30P signals. When 720/30P recordings are played back, their signals are converted to 720/59.94P signals. †4 "DV" indicates DVCAM,

DV (SP), and DVCPRO 25 formats. The HVR-1500A can play back but cannot record DVCPRO 25 signals. †5 DVCPRO 25 signals cannot be output from the i.LINK interface. †6 Selectable via the menu.

Input Signals and Recording Formats

YES: recording possible

NO: recording not possible

Recording Format

YES: signals output possible

NO: signals output not possible

Input Signal

Analogue signal inputs

(HVBK-1505)

Composite †1

Component †1

S-video †1

Analogue audio †1

Digital audio (AES/EBU)

SD-SDI †3

HD-SDI †3 i.LINK DV format (DVCAM/DV) †4 i.LINK HDV format (1080i) †5

HDV

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

YES

NO

YES

†6

†6

†6

DVCAM

YES

YES

NO

YES

NO

YES

YES

YES

YES

DV (SP)

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

NO

YES

NO

SDI output

SD-SDI

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

†8

†8

HD-SDI

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

NO

YES

†7

†7

†7

†7

Output Format - Digital Video

Digital audio output

AES/EBU

1/2

–

–

–

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

AES/EBU

3/4

–

–

–

YES

YES

YES

NO

YES

NO

DV/DVCAM

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

NO

–

– i.LINK output

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HDV

NO

NO

NO

YES

YES

NO

YES

–

–

Composite

Y/CPST

YES

YES

YES

–

–

YES

YES

YES

YES

†8

†8

Output Format - Analogue Video

S Video

Pr/R-Y/S-C

Pb/B-Y/S-Y

YES

YES

YES

–

–

YES

YES

YES

YES

†8

†8

–

–

Component

SD

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

†8

†8

HD

NO

NO

NO

–

–

NO

YES

NO

YES

Monitor

(Super Impose)

CPST

YES

YES

YES

–

–

YES

YES

YES

YES

†8

†8

Output Format - Analogue Audio

AUDIO

OUT 1/3

XLR 1/3

–

–

–

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

AUDIO

OUT 2/4

XLR 2/4

–

–

–

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

Monitor

RCA pin

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

–

–

–

YES

HVR-1500A cannot record 720/24P, or 720/25P.

†1 With the HVBK-1505 Analogue Input Board (option) installed †2 It is not possible to input an HD component signal. †3 An SDTI signal is not supported. †4 It is not possible to input a DV( LP )/DVCPRO signal. †5 It is not possible to input an

HDV signal other than 1080 50i/60i. †6 HDV recording can only record HDV 1080 50i/60i (audio: 2-channel mode). It is not possible to record MPEG-2 signals other than in HDV 1080i format. This unit also does not support HDV extended format four channel audio signal input/output, recording or tape playback. †7 With the HVBK-1520 Format Converter Board (option) installed, signals can be upconverted and output. †8 HD signals can be down-converted and output. †9 HD-SDI input signals cannot be down-converted and output from i.LINK output connector.

PROFESSIONAL INTERFACES

A full range of professional interfaces are available, allowing for flexible analogue or digital configurations in both SD and HD systems. This allows operators to integrate the HVR-1500A exactly according to their system needs.

HD-SDI Interface

The HVR-1500A provides HD-SDI input/output capability.

1080/60i (59.94 fields/s) or 1080/50i HD-SDI signal can be input in real time and these HDV recordings can be output in normal playback and search modes. Analogue component or analogue composite signals that are down-converted from

1080i HDV recordings can also be output from the HD-SDI interface. 720/60P (59.94 frames/s) and 720/50P signals that are up-converted from DV recordings or cross-converted from

1080i HDV recordings can also be output from the HD-SDI interface in normal playback and search modes.

Time code and audio signals are embedded in this HD-SDI signal. This interface allows operators to record programmes directly from HD-SDI-based editing systems such as the

HDCAM™ and XDCAM™ HD systems. The HVR-1500A can be utilized as a recorder that receives signals from a remote camera such as BRC Series camera. This interface also allows operators to integrate HDV footage and assets easily into existing HD-SDI-based editing systems.

SD-SDI Interface

The HVR-1500A also provides SD-SDI input* 7 /output capability.

Time code and audio signals are embedded in the SDI signal.

This allows the HVR-1500A to connect with a wide variety of digital equipment including SDI-based editing systems.

*7 SD-SDI signals fed to the HVR-1500A’s SD-SDI interface cannot be up-converted to HDV signals for recording to tape or to HD-SDI signals for output from the HD-SDI interface.

AES/EBU Interface

For professional digital audio needs, the HVR-1500A offers

AES/EBU digital audio inputs/outputs.

i.LINK Interface

The HVR-1500A is equipped with a 6-pin i.LINK* 8 * 9 interface.

This allows it to transfer digital video, audio and command signals (in HDV, DVCAM, and DV format) to a compatible VTR or non-linear editing system via just a single cable.

*8 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 Sony’s local office.

*9 DVCAM/DV signals fed to the HVR-1500A’s i.LINK interface cannot be up-converted to HDV signals for recording to tape or to HD-SDI signals for output from the HD-SDI interface.

Analogue Interfaces

As standard, the HVR-1500A provides analogue output interfaces for video and audio. These include composite, component and S-Video (Y/C) outputs and two channels of audio output (via XLR connectors).

Using these interfaces, the HVR-1500A can act as a source feeder for an analogue editing system and as a simple playback viewer in various applications such as broadcast studios, OB vehicles and production offices. By installing the optional HVBK-1505 Analogue Input Board, a full range of analogue video and audio inputs also become available, allowing a smooth transition to digital systems.

OPERATIONAL RELIABILITY

By packing sophisticated mechanical technologies into its robust aluminum diecast chassis, the HVR-1500A provides the reliable operation that today’s video professionals demand.

Quick Response Mechanism

Quick mechanical response is an essential requirement for professional video production. The HVR-1500A provides this feature by using a reliable direct reel and drum motor mechanism. Fast forward and rewind speeds are an impressive 85 times normal play speed. In HDV mode, the colour picture search* 10 speeds are ±8 and ±24 times normal play speed and in DVCAM mode they are between -60 and

+60 times normal play speed.

In editing environments, where speed and time are critical, this mechanism reduces the frustration editors often feel when they are searching for specific scenes.

*10 The colour picture search function can be controlled through the RS-422A interface.

Tape and Head Cleaner for Reliable Operation

The HVR-1500A incorporates a tape cleaner that adopts a high-grade sapphire blade. This tape cleaner helps prevent signal dropouts by cleaning away particles that accumulate while the tape is running.

The recorder also incorporates a head cleaner to maintain the performance of the drum heads. These cleaners improve the reliability of recording and playback.

OPERATIONAL CONVENIENCE

Built-in 2.7-inch LCD Monitor

The HVR-1500A is equipped with a

2.7-inch* 11 colour LCD monitor with a high resolution of 211 K dots. This allows operators to view the input source during recording and check the playback picture in a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio. It can also display the 4-channel audio level meters and time code, as well as setup menus for video, audio and

VTR settings. Three different display modes can be selected, as shown right.

*11 Viewable area, measured diagonally.

Full Screen Display Mode

Status Display Mode

Small Screen Display Mode

Auto Repeat

The HVR-1500A has a convenient auto repeat function. This enables the VTR to automatically rewind the tape to either the beginning of the tape or to a user-defined index point and to start playback again from

The monitor images are simulated.

there. Repeat start and stop index points can also be defined by setting time code values.

Assign Button

Functions frequently used for VTR operations can be assigned to an ASSIGN button located on the front panel of the

HVR-1500A.

Digital Slow Motion and Jog Sound (in DVCAM mode)

When used with an editing controller, such as Sony’s RM-280

Edit Controller, the HVR-1500A can provide excellent digital slow motion and jog sound for DVCAM recordings. It offers variable speed playback within the range of -0.5 to +0.5 times normal play speed. This allows operators to locate editing points quickly and accurately using noiseless slow-motion playback pictures.

Picture Search (in HDV mode)

With an editing controller, such as Sony’s RM-280

Edit Controller, the

HVR-1500A provides a convenient colour picture search function for HDV recordings.* 12

*12 In HDV mode, audio jog search is not supported and video jog search is supported in forward mode only.

Playback speed x24 x8 x1 x1/5 x1/10 x1/30

Forward frame-by-frame

STILL x-1 x-8 x-24

Image quality

Coarse

Coarse

Normal

Normal

Normal

Normal

Normal

Normal

Coarse

Coarse

Coarse

Picture Search Using Menu Keys

The HVR-1500A provides a picture search function via the menu keys on its front panel. By pressing the →/ B and ←/ A buttons, forward and reverse search of 8 and 10 times normal play speed is available in HDV and DVCAM/DV modes, respectively. The ↑ and ↓ buttons allow frame-by-frame picture search, as well as slow-motion playback.

Button operation Slow motion playback

/ B

/ A

(held down)

(held down)

FWD search

REV search

FWD frame-by-frame

REV frame-by-frame

Recording format

HDV x8 x-8

Yes x1/5

No

DVCAM/DV x10 x-10

Yes x1/2

Yes x-1 x-1/2

Audio Level Control

Audio levels can be adjusted via the control knobs on the front panel. In recording mode, the input audio level of the analogue XLR, SD-SDI, AES/EBU and i.LINK* 14 interfaces can be adjusted.

In playback mode, the analogue XLR, SD-SDI, HD-SDI, AES/EBU and i.LINK* 13 output audio levels can be controlled.

*13 In HDV mode, the input/output audio levels cannot be adjusted.

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PROFESSIONAL CONTROL

RS-422A Control

The HVR-1500A is equipped with an RS-422A interface, which is the industry standard for professional editing. This allows the

VTR to interface with other VTRs from Sony, editing controllers such as Sony’s RM-280 Edit Controller and non-linear editing systems. The RS-422A offers frame-accurate insert and assemble editing in DVCAM mode. It can also be used for source feeding* 14 in HDV mode.

*14 The availability of frame-accurate control is dependent on the connected editing controller.

For information on compatible editing controllers, please contact Sony’s local office.

HD and SD Reference Inputs

The HVR-1500A accepts both HD and SD reference signals.

Time Code Input/Output

The HVR-1500A has a time code input/output capability to synchronise time code when making tape copies.

Built-in Signal Generator

Equipped with a built-in signal generator, the HVR-1500A can generate colour bars or black burst for video and a 1-kHz tone or silent signal for audio. These signals can be recorded to tape when the HVR-1500A is operating in DVCAM or DV mode* 15 to create a pre-striped tape prior to editing. They can also be output from the analogue and digital interfaces to adjust other equipment in the system.

*15 Recording these signals to tapes in the HDV format is not available.

OTHER FEATURES

• Compact Design (half-rack wide, 3U high)

• AC Operation (100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz)

• Low Power Consumption (approximate 60 W)

• VITC (Vertical Interval Time Code) (DVCAM format only)

• Video Processor Control via Menu

• Closed Caption Function (DVCAM/DV NTSC format only)

• SIRCS (Sony Integrated Remote Control System) Interface

REAR PANEL

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Rear panel of the HVR-1500A (with the optional HVBK-1505 board)

APPLICATION EXAMPLES

HDV/HDCAM/DV Linear Editing System

Tape (HDV/DV)

Tape (HDCAM)

HD-SDI

HVR-1500A

RS-422A

RM-280

Edit Controller

HDCAM Recorder

RS-422A

Low-cost HD Studio System

HD-SDI

HVR-1500A

Remote Camera

(BRC Series)

Tape (HDV)

HDV/XDCAM HD/DV Production System i.LINK

Interface

XDCAM Disc

XDCAM HD Recording Deck

Dubbing

HD-SDI or i.LINK

Interface

Non-linear Editing System

Tape (HDV/DV)

HVR-1500A

HD Non-linear Editing System

Tape

(HDCAM-SR)

F35 SRW-5000

HD-SDI

Tape

(HDCAM)

HDW-F900R

HVR-1500A

Shooting

NLE

Non-linear Editing System i.LINK Interface

Tape (HDV)

HVR-1500A

ACCESSORIES

HVBK-1520

Format Converter Board

HVBK-1505

Analogue Input Board

RM-280

Edit Controller

DSRM-10

Remote Control Unit

VMC-IL4615/IL4635 i.LINK Cable (4-pin to 6-pin,

1.5 m (59 1/8 inches)/

3.5 m (137 4/5 inches))

RCC-5G

9-pin Remote Control Cable

(5 m (196 7/8 inches))

PHDV-276DM/186DM/124DM/64DM

DigitalMaster Standard Cassette Tape

PHDVM-63DM

DigitalMaster Mini Cassette Tape

PDVM-12N/22N/32N/40N

Digital Videocassette (Non-IC type/Mini size)

PDV-34N/64N/94N/124N/184N

Digital Videocassette (Non-IC type/Standard size)

PDVM-12ME/22ME/32ME/40ME

Digital Videocassette (IC-type/Mini size)

PDV-34ME/64ME/94ME/124ME/184ME

Digital Videocassette (IC-type/Standard size)

PDVM-12CL

Cleaning Cassette Tape

(Mini size)

PDV-12CL

Cleaning Cassette Tape

(Standard size)

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SPECIFICATIONS

Recording/playback performance

Recording format

Playback format

HD-SDI output format

Tape speed

Playback/recording time

HDV/DV SP

DVCAM

HDV/DV SP

DVCAM

Fast forward/rewind time

Video Input

Digital video

Analogue video

HD-SDI

SD-SDI

(BNC type x1)

Ref. video (HD/SD) (BNC type x2, loop-through connection)* 3

Component* 2 (BNC type x3)* 3

Audio Input

Digital audio

Analogue audio* 2

Vidio Output

Digital video

Analogue video

Composite* 2 (BNC type x2, loop-through connection)* 3

S-Video* 2 (BNC type x2)* 3

AES/EBU (BNC type x2)

Audio (XLR 3-pin female x2)

HD-SDI (BNC type x2)

SD-SDI (BNC type x2)

Component (HD) (BNC type x3)* 4

Component (SD) (BNC type x3)* 4

Composite (BNC type x1)* 4

S-Video (BNC type x2)* 4

Monitor video (BNC type x1)

Audio Output

Digital audio

Analogue audio

AES/EBU (BNC type x2)

Audio (XLR 3-pin male x2)

Monitor (RCA pin x1)

Headphones (JM-60 iack x1) i.LINK Interface

TC Out

Remote i.LINK 6-pin x1* 5

Time Code Input/Output

TC In BNC type x1

BNC type x1

RS-422A

Control-S (SIRCS)

General

Mass

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Power requirement

Power consumption

Operating temperature

Storage temperature

Operating relative humidity

Storage relative humidity

Supplied Accessories

HVR-1500A

50i system 60i system* 7

HDV 1080/50i , DVCAM , DV (SP)

HDV 1080/50i, DVCAM, DV (SP), DVCPRO 25

1080/50i* 1 , 720/50P* 1

18.831 mm/s

HDV 1080/60i , DVCAM , DV (SP)

HDV 1080/60i, HDV 720/30P* 6 , DVCAM, DV (SP), DVCPRO 25

1080/60i* 1 , 720/60P* 1

18.812 mm/s

28.221 mm/s

Max. 276 min with PHDV-276DM cassette

Max. 63 min with PHDVM-63DM cassette

Max. 184 min with PDV-184N cassette

Max. 40 min with PDVM-40N cassette

Approx. 3 min with PHDV-276DM and PDV-184N cassette

28.193 mm/s

SMPTE 292M compliant

Conforms to Serial Digital Interface (270Mb/s), ITU-R BT. 656

HD: bipolar tri-level sync, 0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω , sync negative

SD: black burst or composite sync, 0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω , sync negative

Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω , sync negative

R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω , (100% colour bars)

B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω , (100% colour bars)

Conforms to Serial Digital Interface (270Mb/s), SMPTE 259M

HD: bipolar tri-level sync, 0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω , sync negative

SD: black burst or composite sync, 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω ,sync negative

Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync negative

R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω , (75% colour bars)

B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω , (75% colour bars)

1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω , sync negative

Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω , sync negative

C: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω (at burst level)

Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω , sync negative

C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω (at burst level)

+4/0/-3/-6 dBu, high impedance, balanced

Conforms to AES-3id-1995

+4/0/-6 dBu high impedance, balanced

Conforms to Serial Digital Interface (1.485, 1.485/1.001 Gb/s), SMPTE 292M

Conforms to Serial Digital Interface (270 Mb/s), ITU-R BT.656

Conforms to Serial Digital Interface (270 Mb/s), SMPTE 259M

Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω , sync negative

R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω

B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω

Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω , sync negative Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω , sync negative

R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω , (100% colour bars)

B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω , (100% colour bars)

1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω , sync negative

R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω , (75% colour bars)

B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω , (75% colour bars)

Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω , sync negative Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω , sync negative

C: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω (at burst level) C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω (at burst level)

Composite, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω , sync negative, with superimposed text information

Conforms to AEC-3id-1995

+4/0/-3/-6 dBu, 600 kΩ loading, low impedance,

-∞ to -9 dBu ±1 dB (-18 dBFS), 47 kΩ , unbalanced

-∞ to -11 dBu (-18 dBFS), 8 Ω , unbalanced

+4/0/-6 dBu, 600 kΩ loading, low impedance balanced

-∞ to -11 dBu ±1 dB (-20 dBFS), 47 kΩ , unbalanced

-∞ to -13 dBu (-20 dBFS), 8 Ω , unbalanced

IEEE 1394-based

0.5 Vp-p to 18 Vp-p, 3.3 kΩ , unbalanced

2.2 Vp-p ±3 dB (when 600 Ω terminated), unbalanced

D-sub 9-pin (female) x1

Stereo mini jack x1

6.9 kg (15 lb 3 oz)

211 x 130 x 420 mm (8 3/8 x 5 1/8 x16 5/8 inches)

AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz

60 W

5 ˚C to 40 ˚C (41 ˚F to 104 ˚F)

-20 ˚C to 60 ˚C (-4 ˚F to 140 ˚F)

Less than 80%

Less than 90%

AC power cord x1, Operating instructions x1

*1 The HVBK-1520 Format Converter Board is required for up- or cross-conversion to these signals and output of these signals from the HD-SDI interface.

*2 The HVBK-1505 Analogue Input Board is required.

*3 Component, composite and S-Video inputs share the same BNC connectors.

*4 Component, composite and S-Video outputs share the same BNC connectors.

*5 HDV and DV streams share the same i.LINK connector.

*6 The HVR-1500A can play back but cannot record 720/30P signals. When 720/30P recordings are played back, their signals are converted to 720/59.94P signals.

*7 In this table, "60i", "60P", and "30P" indicate a field rate of 59.94 Hz, a frame rate of 59.94 Hz and a frame rate of 29.97 Hz, respectively.

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