HVR-M25U & HVR-M15U FEATURES
Down-conversion Playback Capabilities
The HVR-M25U/M15U can convert material from 1080i down to 480i and 576i, and output these video signals through its i.LINK interface. In addition, these signals can also be output via the VTR’s HDMI (on the HVR-M25U), analog component, S-video, or composite connector. This allows users to edit recorded material with a compatible nonlinear editing system using current DV editing software, as well as record SD signals to an external VTR. Video material can also be down-converted to 480P and 576P (as well as 720P on the HVR-M25U), and output via the VTR’s HDMI (on the HVR-M25U) or analog component video connector. When down-converting these signals, the aspect ratio displayed can be converted from 16:9 to 4:3. Display modes can be selected from Squeeze, Letterbox*5, and Edge Crop.
| DVCAM/DV (4:3) | |
HDV 1080i (16:9) | | |
Squeeze | Letterbox | Edge crop |
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 | ● | – | – | – | |
| | |
Analog Composite | 480/60i | DVCAM/DV SP | 480/60i | ● | ● | ● | ● | |
| | | | | |
S-Video | | | | | | | | |
O: Available O: Available only for HVR-M25U 
: Available only for HVR-M25U 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 | ● | – | – | – | |
| | |
Analog Composite | 576/50i | DVCAM/DV SP | 576/50i | ● | ● | ● | ● | |
| | | | | |
S-Video | | | | | | | | |
O: Available O: Available only for HVR-M25U 
: Available only for HVR-M25U in playback mode
* The HDMI connector cannot output video and audio signals with copyright protection signals.
Edge Crop Adjust (HVR-M25U only)
When down-converting signals in the Edge Crop mode, the HVR-M25U’s 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.
(Images simulated)
i.LINK Interface
The HVR-M25U/M15U is equipped with a 4-pin i.LINK interface. This allows for one cable digital transfer*6 of video, audio, and command signals to a compatible connected VTR or nonlinear editing system in HDV, DVCAM, or DV format.
Time Code Copy from External Devices
When the HVR-M25U/M15U records signals from the i.LINK port, the time code that was recorded on the original tape can be copied onto other tapes, along with the video and audio signals. This is effective when downloading edited material from nonlinear editors or creating dubs from other VTRs.
Auto Repeat and Custom Repeat
The HVR-M25U/M15U 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-M25U 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.
