Sony HVR-Z1P manual Specifications, Camera section

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SPECIFICATIONS

Camera section

Lens

 

Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T

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zoom lens, 12x (optical),

 

 

f = 4. 5 to 54 mm, f = 32.5 to 390 mm* at 16:9 mode,

 

 

f = 40 to 480 mm* at 4:3 mode, F = 1.6 to 2.8, filter diameter: 72 mm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Built-in filter

 

1/6 ND, 1/32 ND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Focus

 

Auto, manual (focus ring/infinity position), one push auto

 

Imaging device

 

3-chip 1/3-inch type CCDs

 

Picture elements

 

Approx. 1,070,000 pixels (effective), approx. 1,120,000 pixels (total)

 

White balance

 

Auto, one-push auto, indoor (3200 K), outdoor (5800 K ±7 steps)

Shutter speed

60i/NTSC mode

1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/90, 1/100, 1/125, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/725,

 

 

 

 

 

 

1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/6000, 1/10000 s

 

 

 

50i/PAL mode

1/3, 1/6, 1/12, 1/25, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/150, 1/215, 1/300, 1/425, 1/600,

 

 

 

 

 

 

1/1000, 1/1250, 1/1750, 1/2500, 1/3500, 1/6000, 1/10000 s

 

 

Exposure

 

Auto, manual

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gain

 

0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 dB (adjustable for H, M and L gain positions)

Minimum illumination

 

3 lx with F1.6 at 18 dB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VTR section

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recording format

 

1080/60i, 1080/50i, 480/60i (NTSC), 576/50i (PAL)

 

Play out/Down conversion format

 

1080/60i, 1080/50i, 480/60i (NTSC), 576/50i (PAL), 480/60p, 576/50p

 

Tape speed

HDV/DV SP

Max. 18.812 mm/s with PHDVM-63DM cassette

 

DVCAM

Max. 28.218 mm/s with PHDVM-63DM cassette

 

Playback/Recording time

HDV/DV SP

Max. 63 min with PHDVM-63DM cassette

 

DVCAM

Max. 41 min with PHDVM-63DM cassette

 

Fast forward/Rewind time

 

Approx. 2 min 40 s with PHDVM-63DM cassette

Input/Output connectors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audio/Video input/output

 

AUDIO/VIDEO jack x1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω unbalanced, sync negative

 

 

Audio signal: 327 mV (at load impedance 47 kΩ), input impedance more than 47 kΩ, output impedance less than 2.2 kΩ

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S-video input/output

 

Mini-DIN 4-pin x 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω unbalanced, sync negative

 

 

C: 0.286 Vp-p (NTSC), 0.3 Vp-p (PAL), 75 Ω unbalanced

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Component video output

 

COMPONENT OUTPUT jack

 

 

Y: 1 Vp-p (0.3 V, sync negative)

 

 

Pr/Pb (Cr/Cb): 525 mVp-p (75% color bar), input impedance 75 Ω

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

i.LINK

 

4-pin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

XLR audio input

 

XLR 3-pin female x 2, 327 mV, -60 dBu: 3 kΩ, +40 dBu: 10.8 kΩ, power supply: approx. 40 V

 

Headphone

 

Stereo minijack (φ3.5 mm)

 

LANC

 

Stereo mini-minijack (φ2.5 mm)

Built-in input/output devices

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LCD viewfinder

 

0.44-inch type, approx. 252,000 pixels (1120 x 225), hybrid type

 

LCD monitor

 

3.5-inch type, approx. 250,000 pixels (1120 x 224), hybrid type

 

Microphone

 

Stereo type, noise reduction on/off

General

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mass

 

Approx. 2.1 kg (4 lb 10 oz) (camcorder only)

Power requirements

 

DC 7.2 V (battery pack)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power consumption

HDV

Approx. 8.0 W (recording mode with LCD viewfinder on)

 

DVCAM/DV

Approx. 7.6 W (recording mode with LCD viewfinder on)

 

Operating temperature

 

0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °K)

 

Storage temperature

 

-20 to +60 °C (-4 to 140 °K)

 

Supplied accessories

 

AC-VQ850 AC adaptor/charger, power cord, connecting cord, lens hood, large eyecup, RMT-841 wireless Remote Commander

 

 

unit, A/V connecting cable, component video cable, shoe adaptor, NP-F570 InfoLITHIUM rechargeable battery pack,

 

 

size AA (R6) batteries (2), cleaning cassette, shoulder strap, operating instructions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* These values are calculated to be equivalent to the 35 mm film.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

unit: mm (inches)

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© 2005 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved.

 

Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.

 

Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

 

All non-metric weights and measurements are approximate.

 

Sony, DVCAM, DigitalMaster, SteadyShot, HD Codec Engine, i.LINK,

 

InfoLITHIUM, Remote Commander, Picture Profile, Shot Transition,

 

Cinematone Gamma, and Cineframe are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

 

HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor

 

Company of Japan, Limited.

 

Vario-Sonnar T* is a trademark of Carl Zeiss AG.

MSD2006-535(10211V3)WEL0004

Printed in Hong Kong

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HVR-Z1P specifications

The Sony HVR-Z1P is a professional-grade camcorder that has solidified its place in the realm of high-definition video production. Launched as one of the first compact camcorders to support HDV format, the HVR-Z1P has garnered significant acclaim for its performance and versatility. Designed for both broadcast and independent filmmakers, it blends cutting-edge technology with user-friendly features.

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