Sony HVR-M15N/M15P, HVR-M25N/M25P manual Specifications

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SPECIFICATIONS

HVR-M25

HVR-M15

Recording/playback performance

 

Recording format

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

Playout/down conversion format

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

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

720/60P, 720/50P

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tape speed

HDV/DV SP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Max. 18.812 mm/s

 

 

 

DVCAM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Max. 28.218 mm/s

 

Playback/recording time

HDV/DV SP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Max. 276 min with PHDV-276DM cassette

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Max. 63 min with PHDVM-63DM cassette

 

 

 

DVCAM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Max. 184 min with PHDV-276DM cassette

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Max. 41 min with PHDVM-63DM cassette

 

Fast forward/rewind time

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Approx. 2 min with PHDV-276DM cassette

 

Input/output connectors/devices

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Video input/output

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BNC x 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RCA pin x 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

S-video input/output

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mini-DIN 4-pin x 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BNC x 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RCA pin x 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pr/Pb (Cr/Cb): 700 mVp-p (100% color bar), input impedance 75 Ω

 

 

Pr/Pb (Cr/Cb): 700 mVp-p (100% color bar), input impedance 75 Ω

 

i.LINK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4-pin

 

HDMI output

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19-pin (type A), video: 1080/60i, 1080/50i, 480/60i (NTSC), 576/50i (PAL),

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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720/60P, 720/50P, 480/60P, 576/50P, audio: PCM 48 kHz/16-bit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Phones

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stereo minijack (φ3.5 mm), 8 Ω loading

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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LANC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stereo mini-minijack (φ2.5 mm)

 

Control S

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stereo minijack (φ3.5 mm)

 

Audio input

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RCA pin x 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RCA pin x 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Input level: -10/-2/+4 dBu, input impedance: min. 47 kΩ unbalanced,

 

 

 

 

 

 

Input level: -10 dBu, input impedance: min. 10 kΩ unbalanced,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

max. input level: -10: +18 dBu (approx. 6 Vrms),

 

 

 

 

 

 

max input level: +16 dBu (approx. 5 Vrms) in 60i mode,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-2: +24 dBu (approx. 12.5 Vrms), +4: +30 dBu (approx. 25 Vrms)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+14 dBu (approx. 4 Vrms) in 50i mode

 

Audio output

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RCA pin x 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Output level: -10 dBu (full bit -20 dB), impedance 47 kΩ, unbalanced in 60i mode, -10 dBu (full bit -18 dB), impedance 47 kΩ, unbalanced in 50i mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Impedance: max. 1 kΩ unbalanced

 

LCD monitor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.7-inch type, approx. 211,200 dots (960 x 220), Clear Photo LCD Plus

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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General

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mass

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Approx. 4.3 kg (9 lb 8 oz)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Approx. 2.3 kg (5 lb 1 oz)

 

Powere requirements

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AC 120 V, 60 Hz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DC 8.4 V

 

Power consumption

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12 W (playback mode with LCD monitor on)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8 W (playback mode)

 

Operating temperature

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 to 40°C (41 to 104°K)

 

Storage temperature

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-20 to +60°C (-4 to 140°K)

 

Supplied accessories

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remote commander (1), power cord (1), size AA batteries (2),

 

 

 

 

Remote commander (1), AC adaptor (1), power cord (1), stand (1),

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

cleaning cassette (1), operating instructions (1)

 

size AA batteries (2), cleaning cassette (1), operating instructions (1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

184 (7 1/8)

Unit: mm (inches)

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Contents HVR-M25N/M25P HVR-M15N/M15P Page HVR-M25 & HVR-M15 Common Features HDV FormatEdge Crop Adjust HVR-M25 only Color Bar and 1-kHz Audio Tone Signal OutputTape Cleaner for Reliable Operation Down-conversion Playback CapabilitiesHVR-M25 Features HVR-M15 FeatureHVR-M15 Front & Rear PanelsApplications Accessories PHDVM-63DMSpecifications

HVR-M25N/M25P, HVR-M15N/M15P specifications

The Sony HVR-M25N, HVR-M25P, HVR-M15N, and HVR-M15P are professional HDV/DV decks designed to meet the needs of broadcasters, production houses, and videographers seeking high-quality video playback and recording solutions. These models provide versatile compatibility with various tape formats, making them valuable assets in any video production environment.

One of the standout features of the HVR-M25N and HVR-M25P is their ability to support HDV and DV formats. This dual-format capability allows them to seamlessly handle both high-definition and standard-definition recordings, catering to the diverse needs of creators. It also provides peace of mind for those who may still have DV tapes in their archive, enabling easy playback and conversion.

Both models use advanced A/D and D/A converters, ensuring high-quality video reproduction. They also incorporate Sony's Dynamic Frame Equalizer technology, which enhances the clear playback of high-definition signals while minimizing artifacts and noise. Additionally, the HVR-M25N and HVR-M25P come equipped with comprehensive video processing features, enabling frame rate conversion and a variety of output options, including HDMI, SDI, and component video.

The HVR-M15N and HVR-M15P are similar in function but offer slightly reduced capabilities tailored for different user needs. These models are particularly well-suited for smaller production facilities and individual operators who require a cost-effective yet reliable deck. They maintain the robust HDV and DV support while offering essential connectivity options, ensuring flexibility during production workflows.

All four models come with built-in timecode support, providing precise control over video synchronization. The intuitive user interface, complete with a large LCD screen, makes navigation simple, allowing users to easily manage their recordings and playback settings. The decks are also known for their durability and compact design, making them suitable for both studio and field use.

Overall, the Sony HVR-M25N, HVR-M25P, HVR-M15N, and HVR-M15P are exemplary choices for professionals seeking dependable, high-quality HDV and DV decks. Their comprehensive features, innovative technologies, and versatile compatibility make them valuable tools in the production landscape, ensuring that users can meet the demands of modern filmmaking and broadcasting with ease.
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