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HVR-Z7U and HVR-S270U Common Features
Picture Profile
Up to six different picture-quality settings,including
gamma and color settings,can be registered in the
memory as picture profiles. This labor-saving function
allows operators to easily recall customized picture-
quality settings for various shooting conditions. It is also
useful for matching footage shot at different times or for
multi-camera setups.
The picture-profile functions of the HVR-Z7U and
HVR-S270U include enhanced versions from the HVR-Z1U
or HVR-V1U,plus a selection of new functions.
Color Depth
Generally,the brightness of a video image increases as
the color level becomes more vivid. In these new
camcorders,the brightness and color level are processed
independently so that more flexible tone – for instance,a
dark image with a vivid color – is realized by 3D-LUT color
processing.
Note: 3D-LUT = three-dimensional look-up table
Color Correction
The Color Correction function of the HVR-Z1U has been
improved in the HVR-Z7U and HVR-S270U camcorders.
Color Correction provides two functions for creative
shooting. The Color Extraction function can retain up to
two desired colors of monitored pictures in the screen,
while making all other colors black and white. The
advanced function allows users to select the color simply
by pressing a button to memorize the center color of the
captured image.
The Color Revision function can change the hue of only
the color designated by the Color Extraction function.
This function is good not only for creating impressive
images,but also for blue- or green-screen shooting in
order to normalize uneven color.
The color data is stored in each Picture Profile so that
users can select the most suitable color setting for each
shooting situation.
WB Shift
The WB (White Balance) Shift function allows users to
create an impressive color or to adjust the color
temperature of the camcorder.
There are two WB Shift options to choose from:
•LB-CC type: adjusting the LB axis (color temperature)
and CC filter effect
•R-B level type: adjusting the red and blue levels
Skintone Detail
This function allows users to change the sharpness of an
object with a specific color,and is particularly good for
making skin tones look more natural. The target color can
be specified by controlling the Phase/Range/Saturation/Y
Level/Y Range parameters or by pressing a button to
specify the color of an object with a color picker.
If the sharpness of the background object is decreased,
the blur looks more natural.
Normal Color Extraction Color Revision
Color Correction Images Simulated

✜New Supplied Monaural Microphone

ECM-XM1

The supplied ECM-XM1 microphone's S/N ratio is 78 dB,a
sensitivity increase of 14 dB over its predecessor,the
ECM-NV1*6.
*6 The ECM-NV1 is a supplied microphone with DSR-PD170,DSR-250,
HVR-A1U and HVR-V1U.
Improved Microphone Sound Quality
ECM-XM1
-30 dB±3.5 dB*7
78 dB, typical
50~20,000 Hz
127 dB SPL, typical
111 dB, typical
ECM-NV1
-44 dB±4.0 dB
70 dB
100~15,000 Hz
121 dB SPL
97 dB

✜60i/50i switchable option

50i recording mode is added with modification at Sony
service center.
The following functions are added:
HDV1080i recording: 50i,25p
DVCAM/DV recording: 50i
Please consult your local Sony service center for the cost
of this modification.
Optional Function
Microphone
Sensitivity (at 1KHz)
Signal-to-noise ratio
Frequency Response
Maximum input sound pressure level
*8
Dynamic Range
*7 0 dB=1 V/Pa.at 1 kHz
*8 0 dB SPL=20 µPa.
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