Sony HVR-1500 Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Overview

Features............................................................................................	8
HDV Format..........................................................................................	8
DVCAM/DV Format.............................................................................	8
Variety of Interfaces..............................................................................	9
Other Features .......................................................................................	9
Using the CD-ROM Manual ...........................................................	11
Preparations .........................................................................................	11
Reading the CD-ROM Manual............................................................	11
Names and Functions of Parts .....................................................	12
Front Panel ..........................................................................................	12
Rear Panel............................................................................................	21

Chapter 2 Preparations
Before Using this Unit ...................................................................	25
Setting the System Frequency .............................................................	25
Setup Menu..........................................................................................	25
Using the ASSIGN Button ..................................................................	27
Adjusting the LCD Monitor Image .....................................................	27
Connecting an External Monitor ..................................................	28
To View Video ....................................................................................	28
To View HD Video .............................................................................	28
Superimposed Text Information...................................................	29
To Turn Superimposed Text on and off ..............................................	29
Adjusting the Text Display..................................................................	29
Information Displayed.........................................................................	29
Displaying Supplementary Status Information...........................	30
Time Data Handled by This Unit...................................................	32
Displaying the Time Data and Operating Mode ..........................	32
Displaying on the Monitor Screen.......................................................	32
Recording Formats and Input/Output Signals ............................	34
Differences among HDV 1080i, DVCAM, and DV formats ..............	34
Input and Output Signals in E-E Mode ...............................................	34
Input Signals and Recording Formats .................................................	36
Playback Formats and Outputs............................................................	37
Usable Cassettes ...........................................................................	39
Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes..........................................................	40

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