Sony HVR-M25U HDV 1080i Specification, Compatible with Existing and New DV, Videocassette Tape

Models: HVR-M25U

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HDV 1080i Specification
HVR-M25U & HVR-M15U COMMON FEATURES
HDV FORMAT

HDV 1080i Specification

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compatible with Existing and New DV

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Videocassette Tape

The HDV 1080i specification*3 of the HDV format features

 

As a member of the proven DV family of formats, the HDV

1,080 effective scanning lines (interlace scanning system)

 

and 1,440 horizontal pixels. It adopts the MPEG-2

 

format has, from the outset, been developed for

compression format (MP@H-14 for video), which uses 8-bit

 

compatibility with all grades of DV videocassette tape.

digital component recording with a sampling rate of 4:2:0.

 

This allows operators to use high-grade DV videocassette

MPEG-1 Audio Layer II is used as the audio compression

 

tapes for applications where high robustness is critical, or

format, allowing for two-channel recording with a

 

consumer-grade videocassette tapes for more economical

sampling frequency of 48 kHz/16-bit. The HDV 1080i

 

operations. For heavy-duty applications, the

specification

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DigitalMasterTM high-grade cassette tape has been

provides high

Track Pattern of the HDV 1080i Specification

 

developed. This tape is compatible with the HDV, DVCAM,

picture quality that

 

Direction of tape travel

10

μ

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and DV formats.

 

 

 

 

 

 

can be used for

 

 

 

 

 

Sub Code sector

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HDTV program

 

 

 

 

 

 

MPEG-2 PES sector

 

 

 

 

 

production.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Direction

 

 

(Video + Audio + Search + AUX)

 

6.35 mm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

of head motion

 

 

 

 

(1/4 inch)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ITI sector

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ITI: Insert and Track Information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PES: Packetized Elementary Stream

 

 

Switchable Recording and Playback

 

 

Long Recording Time

– HDV 1080i/DVCAM/DV SP and 60i/50i

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The HDV format adopts the same track pitch and tape

 

 

 

The HVR-M25U/M15U can switch between HDV 1080i,

 

 

speed as the DV format, thus offering the same recording

DVCAM, and DV*4 recording, providing full flexibility to record

 

 

time – a maximum of 276 minutes when recording on a

in either standard definition or high definition depending on

 

 

DigitalMaster standard cassette tape and a maximum of 63

your production needs. In addition, it can be switched

 

 

minutes when recording on a DigitalMaster mini cassette

between 60i and 50i modes (NTSC and PAL), which allows for

 

 

tape.

flexible production operations, without the need for two

 

 

 

 

 

separate VTRs for each standard.

 

 

External Control

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dual-size Cassette Mechanism

 

 

The HVR-M25U/M15U comes equipped with a

 

 

Remote Commander® unit, which enables users

The HVR-M25U/M15U has a dual-size cassette mechanism that

 

 

to control the recorder’s functions wirelessly. In

accepts both mini- and standard-sized DigitalMaster, DVCAM,

 

 

addition, the HVR-M25U/M15U is equipped

and DV cassette tapes – without using any special adaptor.

 

 

with a LANC terminal, as well as a Control S

This feature allows the six different types of cassette tape to be

 

 

terminal to connect with the optional DSRM-

used without the cumbersome process associated with

 

 

10 Remote Control Unit for jog and shuttle

additional mechanical hardware.

 

 

operation.

 

 

Tape Cleaner for Reliable Operation

 

 

 

 

 

 

The HVR-M25U/M15U 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.

*1 i.LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation 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 your nearest Sony office. *2 Viewable area measured diagonally. *3 The HDV

 

format also defines the HDV 720P specification, which features 720 effective scanning lines (progressive scanning system) and 1,280 horizontal pixels. *4 The HVR-M25U/M15U

 

supports DV SP mode only; no support for DV LP mode.

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Sony HVR-M25U manual HDV 1080i Specification, Compatible with Existing and New DV, Videocassette Tape, Long Recording Time