Recording, Playback and Down-conversion Formats
60i Mode
| Input | Recording | | | | Output | | | |
| Playback/ | Analog | Analog | | | |
| Format | S-Video | i.LINK | HDMI* |
| | Down Conversion Format | Component Composite |
| | | 1080/60i | ● | – | – | ● | |
| i.LINK | 1080/60i HDV 1080i | 720/60P | | – | – | – | |
| 480/60P | ● | – | – | – | |
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| Analog Composite 480/60i DVCAM/DV SP | 480/60i | ● | ● | ● | ● | |
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| S-Video | | | | | | | | |
| O: Available | O: Available only for HVR-M25 | : Available only for HVR-M25 in playback mode | |
50i Mode
Input | | Recording | | | Output | | | |
| Playback/ | Analog | Analog | | | |
| Format | S-Video | i.LINK | HDMI* |
| | Down Conversion Format | Component Composite |
| | | 1080/50i | ● | – | – | ● | |
i.LINK | 1080/50i | HDV 1080i | 720/50P | | – | – | – | |
576/50P | ● | – | – | – | |
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Analog Composite 576/50i DVCAM/DV SP | 576/50i | ● | ● | ● | ● | |
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S-Video | | | | | | | | |
O:Available O: Available only for HVR-M25 : Available only for HVR-M25 in playback mode * The HDMI connector cannot output video and audio signals with copyright protection signals.
Edge Crop Adjust (HVR-M25 only)
When down-converting signals in the Edge Crop mode, the Edge Crop Adjust function is provided to adjust the edge crop position. By displaying the edge crop marker on the LCD monitor, operators can conveniently check the edge crop position before outputting down-converted signals.
Auto Repeat and Custom Repeat
The HVR-M25/M15 has a convenient auto repeat function. This enables the VTR to automatically rewind the tape to either the beginning of the tape, the first complete blank portion, or an index point on the tape, and start playback again from there*7. In addition, the HVR-M25 has a Custom Repeat function that allows operators to set the number of repeat playbacks, the interval between each playback, and the hour at which the playback should begin.
Color Bar and 1-kHz Audio Tone Signal Output
The HVR-M25/M15 can output three types of color bar via the i.LINK, HDMI, analog component, S-video, and composite connectors, as well as an audio tone signal of 1 kHz via the i.LINK, HDMI, and analog audio connectors. These are useful when checking the system conditions.
External Control
The HVR-M25/M15 comes equipped with a Remote CommanderTM unit, which enables users to control the recorder’s functions wirelessly. In addition, the HVR-M25/M15 is equipped with a LANC terminal, as well as a Control S terminal to connect with the optional DSRM-10 Remote Control Unit for jog and shuttle operation.
Tape Cleaner for Reliable Operation
The HVR-M25/M15 incorporates a tape cleaner that adopts a high-grade sapphire blade. This cleaner can help prevent signal dropouts and improve the reliability of recording and playback by cleaning away particles from the tape during operation.