Sony HVR-1500A

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HVR-1500A

 HDV Studio Recorder with HD-SDI input




The HVR-1500A is an HDV source feeder/ recorder*1          video),which uses 8-bit digital component recording
positioned at the top of Sony’s HDV Series.                with a sampling rate of 4:2:0. MPEG-1 Audio Layer II
                                                           is used as the audio compression format, allowing for
Inheriting the design concept of the market-acclaimed      two-channel recording with a sampling frequency of
DSR-1500AP, the HVR-1500A offers the same con-             48 kHz/16-bit. The HDV 1080i specification provides
venient features that professional users demand, such      the high picture quality required for HDTV programme
as quick mechanical response, multi-format DV play-        production.
back and a rich set of professional video/audio inter-
faces ranging from analogue to digital SDI and AES/        *The HDV format also defines the HDV 720p specific-
EBU.                                                       ation,which features 720 effective scanning lines
                                                           (progressive scanning system) and 1,280 horizontal
The HVR-1500A also offers HD-SDI input/output and          pixels.
RS-422A control capabilities, bridging HDV source
footage and assets with high-end HD formats and HD         The Right Media for Optimum HDV Content
editing equipment. In addition, with the optional          As a member of the proven DV family of formats, the
HVBK-1520 board installed, the HVR-1500A has a             HDV format was developed from the outset to be
range of conversion capabilities that allow DV record-     compatible with all grades of DV videocassette tape.
ings to be up-converted to 1080i or 720P signals, and      The Digital Master Tape has been designed and tested
1080i HDV recordings to be cross-converted to 720P         with HDV VTRs for outstanding performance. It is an
signals. This allows operators to integrate DV and         ideal and reliable choice for affordable HD productions
HDV source footage and assets into the same HD             across a wide variety of environments.
editing system, giving them the flexibility to choose
between either a 1080i or a 720P system.                   Switchable Recording: HDV 1080i/DVCAM/DV and
                                                           60i/50i
The HVR-1500A can also be used as a standard defin-
                                                           The HVR-1500A can be switched between HDV
ition DVCAM recorder, in which case the same editing
                                                           1080i*, DVCAM and DV (SP)** recording modes,
features as the DSR-1500AP are offered.
                                                           providing full flexibility to record in either standard
                                                           definition or high definition depending on your pro-
The HVR-1500A is certainly the HDV recorder of
                                                           duction needs. In addition, it can be switched
choice for environments where robustness and func-
                                                           between 50i and 60i systems, eliminating the need for
tionality are prime concerns.
                                                           two separate VTRs, one for each standard.
*1 In HDV mode, editing capabilities are not avail-
                                                           * In HDV mode, editing capabilities are not available.
able.
                                                           ** The HVR-1500A supports DV (SP) mode only; DV
                                                           (LP) mode is not available. Assemble or insert editing
This product comes with the full PrimeSupport pack-
                                                           is not supported in DV (SP) mode.
age. That’s fast, hassle-free repairs, a helpline offer-
ing expert technical advice, and a free loan unit while
                                                           Playback Compatibility with DV (25 Mb/s) Family
yours is repaired. Plus the peace of mind that Sony is
looking after your equipment – and your business.
                                                           Formats
                                                           For operational versatility, the HVR-1500A is designed
                                                           to play back DV (25 Mb/s) family format recorded
Features                                                   tapes without a mechanical adaptor and without hav-
                                                           ing to switch playback modes on the menu.
HDV 1080i Specification                                    DVCPRO-25 recorded tapes (M-size cassettes) can
                                                           also be played back.
The HDV 1080i specification* for the HDV format fea-
tures 1,080 effective scanning lines (interlace scan-
ning system) and 1,440 horizontal pixels. It adopts
the MPEG-2 compression format (MP@ H-14 for


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HVR-1500A

Long Recording Time                                       HD-SDI Interface
The HDV format adopts the same track pitch and tape       The HVR-1500A provides HD-SDI input/output capab-
speed as the DV format, thus offering the same re-        ility. 1080/60i (59.94 fields/s) or 1080/50i HD-SDI
cording time - a maximum of 276 minutes when re-          signal can be input in real time and these HDV record-
cording on a PHDV-276DM DigitalMaster standard            ings can be output in normal playback and search
cassette tape and 63 minutes when recording on a          modes.
PHDVM-63DM DigitalMaster mini cassette tape. The
DVCAM format adopts a wider track pitch than the          Analogue component or analogue composite signals
HDV/DV format (15 μm compared to 10 μm), and            that are down-converted from 1080i HDV recordings
offers a maximum recording time of 184 minutes on a       can also be output from the HD-SDI interface. 720/
PDV-184N standard cassette tape and 40 minutes on         60P (59.94 frames/s) and 720/50P signals that are
a PDVM-40N mini cassette tape.                            up-converted from DV recordings or cross-converted
                                                          from 1080i HDV recordings can also be output from
Up-conversion Capability                                  the HD-SDI interface in normal playback and search
With the optional HVBK-1520 Format Converter Board        modes. Time code and audio signals are embedded in
installed, the HVR-1500A has an up-conversion cap-        this HD-SDI signal. This interface allows operators to
ability that allows DV recordings and SD signals* fed     record programmes directly from HD-SDI-based edit-
to the HVR-1500A to be converted to 1080i or 720P         ing systems such as the HDCAM and XDCAM HD sys-
signals and then output** from the HD-SDI interface.      tems.
This allows DV recordings to be integrated into exist-
ing HD editing systems that support the 1080i or          The HVR-1500A can be utilized as a recorder that re-
720P format.                                              ceives signals from a remote camera such as BRC
                                                          Series camera. This interface also allows operators to
When up-converting the DV recording, the aspect ra-       integrate HDV footage and assets easily into existing
tio displayed can be converted from 4:3 to 16:9. Dis-     HD-SDI-based editing systems.
play modes can be selected from Squeeze, Edge Crop,
or Letterbox.                                             SD-SDI Interface
                                                          The HVR-1500A also provides SD-SDI input*/output
* DV signals fed to the HVR-1500A’s i.LINK interface      capability. Time code and audio signals are embedded
cannot be up-converted and output from the HD-SDI         in the SDI signal. This allows the HVR-1500A to con-
interface.                                                nect with a wide variety of digital equipment including
** There may be a delay of one frame in outputting        SDI-based editing systems.
up-converted signals from the HD-SDI interface.
                                                          * SD-SDI signals fed to the HVR-1500A’s SD-SDI in-
Cross-conversion Capability                               terface cannot be up-converted to HDV signals for re-
With the optional HVBK-1520 Format Converter Board        cording to tape or to HD-SDI signals for output from
installed, the HVR-1500A has a cross-conversion cap-      the HD-SDI interface.
ability that allows 1080i recordings to be converted to
720P signals, as well as 720/30P (29.97 frames/s) re-     AES/EBU Interface
cordings to be converted to 1080/60i (59.94 fields/s)     For professional digital audio needs, the HVR-1500A
signals.                                                  offers AES/EBU digital audio inputs/outputs.

These signals are output* from the HD-SDI interface.      i.LINK Interface
This allows source footage and assets in different HDV    The HVR-1500A is equipped with a 6-pin i.LINK* **
formats to be integrated into the same HD editing         interface. This allows it to transfer digital video, audio
system.                                                   and command signals (in HDV, DVCAM, and DV
                                                          format) to a compatible VTR or non-linear editing sys-
* There may be a delay of one frame in outputting         tem via just a single cable.
cross-converted signals from the HD-SDI interface.
                                                          * i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to desig-
Down-conversion Capability                                nate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector.
The HVR-1500A has a built-in down-conversion cap-         Not all products with an i.LINK connector will neces-
ability that allows 1080i recordings to be output as      sarily communicate with each other. For information
480i and 576i signals from the i.LINK and SD-SDI in-      on compatibility, operating conditions and proper con-
terfaces. These signals can also be output from the       nection, please refer to the documentation supplied
analogue component, composite, or S-Video connect-        with any device with an i.LINK connector. For inform-
ors. This allows 1080i recordings to be edited using      ation on devices that include an i.LINK connection,
non-linear editing systems running DV editing soft-       please contact Sony’s local office.
ware or to be viewed on an SD monitor. When down-
converting the 1080i recording, the aspect ratio dis-     ** DVCAM/DV signals fed to the HVR-1500A’s i.LINK
played can be converted from 16:9 to 4:3. Display         interface cannot be up-converted to HDV signals for
modes can be selected from Squeeze, Letterbox, or         recording to tape or to HD-SDI signals for output from
Edge crop.                                                the HD-SDI interface.




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HVR-1500A

Analogue Interfaces                                      Assign Button
As standard, the HVR-1500A provides analogue out-        Functions frequently used for VTR operations can be
put interfaces for video and audio. These include com-   assigned to an ASSIGN button located on the front
posite, component and S-Video (Y/C) outputs and two      panel of the HVR-1500A.
channels of audio output (via XLR connectors).
                                                         Digital Slow Motion and Jog Sound (in DVCAM
Using these interfaces, the HVR-1500A can act as a       mode)
source feeder for an analogue editing system and as a    When used with an editing controller, such as Sony’s
simple playback viewer in various applications such as   RM-280 Edit Controller, the HVR-1500A can provide
broadcast studios, OB vehicles and production offices.   excellent digital slow motion and jog sound for
By installing the optional HVBK-1505 Analogue Input      DVCAM recordings. It offers variable speed playback
Board, a full range of analogue video and audio inputs   within the range of -0.5 to +0.5 times normal play
also become available, allowing a smooth transition to   speed. This allows operators to locate editing points
digital systems.                                         quickly and accurately using noiseless slow-motion
                                                         playback pictures.
Quick Response Mechanism
Quick mechanical response is an essential require-       Picture Search (in HDV mode)
ment for professional video production. The              With an editing controller, such as Sony’s RM-280 Edit
HVR-1500A provides this feature by using a reliable      Controller, the HVR-1500A provides a convenient col-
direct reel and drum motor mechanism.                    our picture search function for HDV recordings.*
                                                         [br][br]* In HDV mode, audio jog search is not sup-
Fast forward and rewind speeds are an impressive 85      ported and video jog search is supported in forward
times normal play speed. In HDV mode, the colour         mode only.
picture search* speeds are ±8 and ±24 times normal
play speed and in DVCAM mode they are between -60        Picture Search Using Menu Keys
and +60 times normal play speed. In editing environ-
                                                         The HVR-1500A provides a picture search function via
ments, where speed and time are critical, this mech-
                                                         the menu keys on its front panel. By pressing the for-
anism reduces the frustration editors often feel when
                                                         ward arrow/ B and back arrow/ A buttons, forward
they are searching for specific scenes.
                                                         and reverse search of 8 and 10 times normal play
                                                         speed is available in HDV and DVCAM/DV modes, re-
* The colour picture search function can be controlled
                                                         spectively. The up arrow and down arrow buttons
through the RS-422A interface.
                                                         allow frame-by-frame picture search, as well as slow-
                                                         motion playback.
Tape and Head Cleaner for Reliable Operation
The HVR-1500A incorporates a tape cleaner that ad-       Audio Level Control
opts a high-grade sapphire blade. This tape cleaner
                                                         Audio levels can be adjusted via the control knobs on
helps prevent signal dropouts by cleaning away
                                                         the front panel. In recording mode, the input audio
particles that accumulate while the tape is running.
                                                         level of the analogue XLR, SD-SDI, AES/EBU and
                                                         i.LINK*14 interfaces can be adjusted. [br][br]In play-
The recorder also incorporates a head cleaner to
                                                         back mode, the analogue XLR, SD-SDI, HD-SDI, AES/
maintain the performance of the drum heads. These
                                                         EBU and i.LINK* output audio levels can be con-
cleaners improve the reliability of recording and
                                                         trolled. [br][br]* In HDV mode, the input/output au-
playback.
                                                         dio levels cannot be adjusted.
Built-in 2.7-inch LCD Monitor
                                                         RS-422A Control
The HVR-1500A is equipped with a 2.7-inch* colour
                                                         The HVR-1500A is equipped with an RS-422A inter-
LCD monitor with a high resolution of 211 K dots. This
                                                         face, which is the industry standard for professional
allows operators to view the input source during re-
                                                         editing. This allows the VTR to interface with other
cording and check the playback picture in a 16:9 wi-
                                                         VTRs from Sony, editing controllers such as Sony’s
descreen aspect ratio. It can also display the 4-chan-
                                                         RM-280 Edit Controller and non-linear editing sys-
nel audio level meters and time code, as well as setup
                                                         tems. The RS-422A offers frame-accurate insert and
menus for video, audio and VTR settings. Three differ-
                                                         assemble editing in DVCAM mode. It can also be used
ent display modes can be selected.
                                                         for source feeding* in HDV mode. [br][br]* The avail-
                                                         ability of frame-accurate control is dependent on the
*Viewable area, measured diagonally.
                                                         connected editing controller. For information on com-
                                                         patible editing controllers, please contact Sony’s local
Auto Repeat
                                                         office.
The HVR-1500A has a convenient auto repeat func-
tion. This enables the VTR to automatically rewind the   HD and SD Reference Inputs
tape to either the beginning of the tape or to a user-
                                                         The HVR-1500A accepts both HD and SD reference
defined index point and to start playback again from
                                                         signals. The HVR-1500A has a time code input/output
there. Repeat start and stop index points can also be
                                                         capability to synchronise time code when making tape
defined by setting time code values.
                                                         copies.



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HVR-1500A

Built-in Signal Generator                                    create a pre-striped tape prior to editing. They can
Equipped with a built-in signal generator, the               also be output from the analogue and digital inter-
HVR-1500A can generate colour bars or black burst            faces to adjust other equipment in the system.
for video and a 1-kHz tone or silent signal for audio.       [br][br]* Recording these signals to tapes in the HDV
These signals can be recorded to tape when the               format is not available.
HVR-1500A is operating in DVCAM or DV mode* to


Technical Specifications
  Recording/playback performance                                Analog video             Ref. video (HD/SD) (BNC
                                                                                         type x2, loop-through con-
  Recording format          60i system: 1080/60i*1,                                      nection)*3
                            480/60i*1 (NTSC)                                             60i system:
                            50i system: 1080/50i, 576/                                   HD: bipolar tri-level sync,
                            50i (PAL)                                                    0.3 Vp-p, 75 ohms , sync
  Playback & down       60i system: 1080/60i*1,                                      negative
  conversion format         480/60i*1 (NTSC)                                             SD: black burst or composite
                            50i system: 1080/50i, 576/                                   sync, 0.286 Vp-p , 75 ohms
                            50i (PAL)                                                    , sync negative
                                                                                         50i system:
  Tape speed                HDV/DV SP:
                                                                                         HD: bipolar tri-level sync,
                                                                                         0.3 Vp-p, 75 ohms , sync
                            60i system: 18.812 mm/s
                                                                                         negative
                            50i system: 18.831 mm/s
                                                                                         SD: black burst or composite
                                                                                         sync, 0.3 Vp-p , 75 ohms ,
                            DVCAM
                                                                                         sync negative
                            60i system: 28.193 mm/s
                            50i system: 28.221 mm/s
                                                                                         Component*2 (BNC type
  Playback/recording time   HDV/DV SP: Max. 276 min                                      x3)*3
                            with PHDV-276DM cas-                                         60i system: Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75
                            sette, Max. 63 min with                                      ohms , sync negative R-Y:
                            PHDVM-63DM cassette                                          0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms , (75%
                                                                                         color bars) B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75
                            DVCAM, Max. 184 min with                                     ohms , (75% color bars)
                            PDV-184N cassette, Max. 40                                   50i system: Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75
                            min with PDVM-40N cassette                                   ohms , sync negative R-Y:
  Fast forward/rewind       Approx. 3 min with                                           0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms , (100%
  time                      PHDV-276DM and PDV-184N                                      color bars) B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75
                            cassette                                                     ohms , (100% color bars)

                                                                                         Composite*2 (BNC type x2,
  Video Input                                                                            loop-through connec-
                                                                                         tion)*3 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms ,
  Digital video (BNC type   HD-SDI:                                                      sync negative S-Video*2
  x1)                       60i system/50i system:                                       (BNC type x2)*3
                            SMPTE 292M compliant                                         60i system: Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75
                                                                                         ohms , sync negative C:
                            SD-SDI 60i system: Con-                                      0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms (at
                            forms to Serial Digital Inter-                               burst level)
                            face (270Mb/s), SMPTE                                        50i system: Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75
                            259M                                                         ohms , sync negative C: 0.3
                            50i system: Conforms to                                      Vp-p, 75 ohms (at burst
                            Serial Digital Interface                                     level)
                            (270Mb/s), ITU-R BT. 656

                                                                Audio Input
                                                                Digital audio            AES/EBU (BNC type
                                                                                         x2) Conforms to
                                                                                         AES-3id-1995
                                                                Analog audio*2           Audio (XLR 3-pin female
                                                                                         x2) 60i system: +4/0/-6
                                                                                         dBu high impedance, bal-
                                                                                         anced 50i system: +4/0/-3/
                                                                                         -6 dBu, high impedance,
                                                                                         balanced




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Video Output                                     Analogue audio           Audio (XLR 3-pin male
                                                                          x2) 60i system: +4/0/-6
Digital video    HD-SDI (BNC type                                         dBu, 600 kohms loading, low
                 x2) Conforms to Serial Digit-                            impedance balanced 50i sys-
                 al Interface (1.485, 1.485/                              tem: +4/0/-3/-6 dBu, 600
                 1.001 Gb/s), SMPTE                                       kohms loading, low imped-
                 292M SD-SDI (BNC type x2)                                ance, Monitor (RCA pin
                 60i system: Conforms to                                  x1) 60i system: -infinity to
                 Serial Digital Interface (270                            -11 dBu ±1 dB (-20 dBFS),
                 Mb/s), SMPTE 259M                                        47 kohms , unbalanced 50i
                 50i system: Conforms to                                  system: -infinity to -9 dBu
                 Serial Digital Interface (270                            ±1 dB (-18 dBFS), 47 kohms
                 Mb/s), ITU-R BT.656                                      , unbalanced
Analog video     Component (HD) (BNC type                                 Headphones (JM-60 jack x1)
                 x3)*4 Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms                               60i system: -infinity to -13
                 , sync negative R-Y: 0.7 Vp-                             dBu (-20 dBFS), 8 ohms ,
                 p, 75 ohms B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p,                                unbalanced 50i system: -in-
                 75 ohms                                                  finity to -11 dBu (-18 dBFS),
                 Component (SD) (BNC type                                 8 ohms , unbalanced
                 x3)*4 60i system: Y: 1.0        --i.LINK Interface--     i.LINK 6-pin x1*5 IEEE
                 Vp-p, 75 ohms , sync                                     1394-based
                 negative R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75
                 ohms , (75% color bars) B-
                 Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms ,          Time Code Input/Output
                 (75% color bars) 50i sys-
                 tem: Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms ,     TC In                    BNC type x1 0.5 Vp-p to 18
                 sync negative R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p,                             Vp-p, 3.3 kohms,
                 75 ohms , (100% color                                    unbalanced
                 bars) B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75         TC Out                   BNC type x1 2.2 Vp-p ±3 dB
                 ohms , (100% color bars)                                 (when 600 ohms termin-
                                                                          ated), unbalanced
                 Composite (BNC type
                 x1)*4 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms ,
                 sync negative S-Video (BNC      Remote
                 type x2)*4 60i system: Y:
                                                 RS-422A                  D-sub 9-pin (female) x1
                 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms , sync
                 negative C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75      Control-S (SIRCS)        Stereo mini jack x1
                 ohms (at burst level) 50i
                 system: Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75
                 ohms , sync negative C: 0.3     General
                 Vp-p, 75 ohms (at burst
                                                 Mass                     Approx. 6.9 kg (15 lb 3 oz)
                 level) Monitor video (BNC
                 type x1)                        Dimensions (W x H x D)   211x 130 x 420 mm (8 3/8
                                                                          x 5 1/8 x16 5/8 inches)
                 Composite, 1.0 Vp-p, 75         Power requirement        AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
                 ohms , sync negative, with      Power consumption        Approx. 60 W
                 superimposed text               Operating temperature    5 °C to 40 °C (41 °F to 104
                 information                                              °F)
                                                 Storage temperature      -20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to
Audio Output                                                              +140 °F)
                                                 Operating relative       Less than 80%
Digital audio    AES/EBU (BNC type               humidity
                 x2) Conforms to
                                                 Storage relative         Less than 90%
                 AEC-3id-1995
                                                 humidity


                                                 Supplied Accessories
                                                                          AC Power Cord
                                                                          Operational Instructions




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HVR-1500A


Accessories
 Remote Controls and Panels

             D SR M - 10            RM- 2 8 0

             Remote control unit    Editing Controller




 Option Boards and Modules

             H VB K - 1505

             Analogue Input Board




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  • 2. HVR-1500A Long Recording Time HD-SDI Interface The HDV format adopts the same track pitch and tape The HVR-1500A provides HD-SDI input/output capab- speed as the DV format, thus offering the same re- ility. 1080/60i (59.94 fields/s) or 1080/50i HD-SDI cording time - a maximum of 276 minutes when re- signal can be input in real time and these HDV record- cording on a PHDV-276DM DigitalMaster standard ings can be output in normal playback and search cassette tape and 63 minutes when recording on a modes. PHDVM-63DM DigitalMaster mini cassette tape. The DVCAM format adopts a wider track pitch than the Analogue component or analogue composite signals HDV/DV format (15 μm compared to 10 μm), and that are down-converted from 1080i HDV recordings offers a maximum recording time of 184 minutes on a can also be output from the HD-SDI interface. 720/ PDV-184N standard cassette tape and 40 minutes on 60P (59.94 frames/s) and 720/50P signals that are a PDVM-40N mini cassette tape. up-converted from DV recordings or cross-converted from 1080i HDV recordings can also be output from Up-conversion Capability the HD-SDI interface in normal playback and search With the optional HVBK-1520 Format Converter Board modes. Time code and audio signals are embedded in installed, the HVR-1500A has an up-conversion cap- this HD-SDI signal. This interface allows operators to ability that allows DV recordings and SD signals* fed record programmes directly from HD-SDI-based edit- to the HVR-1500A to be converted to 1080i or 720P ing systems such as the HDCAM and XDCAM HD sys- signals and then output** from the HD-SDI interface. tems. This allows DV recordings to be integrated into exist- ing HD editing systems that support the 1080i or The HVR-1500A can be utilized as a recorder that re- 720P format. ceives signals from a remote camera such as BRC Series camera. This interface also allows operators to When up-converting the DV recording, the aspect ra- integrate HDV footage and assets easily into existing tio displayed can be converted from 4:3 to 16:9. Dis- HD-SDI-based editing systems. play modes can be selected from Squeeze, Edge Crop, or Letterbox. SD-SDI Interface The HVR-1500A also provides SD-SDI input*/output * DV signals fed to the HVR-1500A’s i.LINK interface capability. Time code and audio signals are embedded cannot be up-converted and output from the HD-SDI in the SDI signal. This allows the HVR-1500A to con- interface. nect with a wide variety of digital equipment including ** There may be a delay of one frame in outputting SDI-based editing systems. up-converted signals from the HD-SDI interface. * SD-SDI signals fed to the HVR-1500A’s SD-SDI in- Cross-conversion Capability terface cannot be up-converted to HDV signals for re- With the optional HVBK-1520 Format Converter Board cording to tape or to HD-SDI signals for output from installed, the HVR-1500A has a cross-conversion cap- the HD-SDI interface. ability that allows 1080i recordings to be converted to 720P signals, as well as 720/30P (29.97 frames/s) re- AES/EBU Interface cordings to be converted to 1080/60i (59.94 fields/s) For professional digital audio needs, the HVR-1500A signals. offers AES/EBU digital audio inputs/outputs. These signals are output* from the HD-SDI interface. i.LINK Interface This allows source footage and assets in different HDV The HVR-1500A is equipped with a 6-pin i.LINK* ** formats to be integrated into the same HD editing interface. This allows it to transfer digital video, audio system. and command signals (in HDV, DVCAM, and DV format) to a compatible VTR or non-linear editing sys- * There may be a delay of one frame in outputting tem via just a single cable. cross-converted signals from the HD-SDI interface. * i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to desig- Down-conversion Capability nate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. The HVR-1500A has a built-in down-conversion cap- Not all products with an i.LINK connector will neces- ability that allows 1080i recordings to be output as sarily communicate with each other. For information 480i and 576i signals from the i.LINK and SD-SDI in- on compatibility, operating conditions and proper con- terfaces. These signals can also be output from the nection, please refer to the documentation supplied analogue component, composite, or S-Video connect- with any device with an i.LINK connector. For inform- ors. This allows 1080i recordings to be edited using ation on devices that include an i.LINK connection, non-linear editing systems running DV editing soft- please contact Sony’s local office. ware or to be viewed on an SD monitor. When down- converting the 1080i recording, the aspect ratio dis- ** DVCAM/DV signals fed to the HVR-1500A’s i.LINK played can be converted from 16:9 to 4:3. Display interface cannot be up-converted to HDV signals for modes can be selected from Squeeze, Letterbox, or recording to tape or to HD-SDI signals for output from Edge crop. the HD-SDI interface. www.pro.sony.eu/hdv 2
  • 3. HVR-1500A Analogue Interfaces Assign Button As standard, the HVR-1500A provides analogue out- Functions frequently used for VTR operations can be put interfaces for video and audio. These include com- assigned to an ASSIGN button located on the front posite, component and S-Video (Y/C) outputs and two panel of the HVR-1500A. channels of audio output (via XLR connectors). Digital Slow Motion and Jog Sound (in DVCAM Using these interfaces, the HVR-1500A can act as a mode) source feeder for an analogue editing system and as a When used with an editing controller, such as Sony’s simple playback viewer in various applications such as RM-280 Edit Controller, the HVR-1500A can provide broadcast studios, OB vehicles and production offices. excellent digital slow motion and jog sound for By installing the optional HVBK-1505 Analogue Input DVCAM recordings. It offers variable speed playback Board, a full range of analogue video and audio inputs within the range of -0.5 to +0.5 times normal play also become available, allowing a smooth transition to speed. This allows operators to locate editing points digital systems. quickly and accurately using noiseless slow-motion playback pictures. Quick Response Mechanism Quick mechanical response is an essential require- Picture Search (in HDV mode) ment for professional video production. The With an editing controller, such as Sony’s RM-280 Edit HVR-1500A provides this feature by using a reliable Controller, the HVR-1500A provides a convenient col- direct reel and drum motor mechanism. our picture search function for HDV recordings.* [br][br]* In HDV mode, audio jog search is not sup- Fast forward and rewind speeds are an impressive 85 ported and video jog search is supported in forward times normal play speed. In HDV mode, the colour mode only. picture search* speeds are ±8 and ±24 times normal play speed and in DVCAM mode they are between -60 Picture Search Using Menu Keys and +60 times normal play speed. In editing environ- The HVR-1500A provides a picture search function via ments, where speed and time are critical, this mech- the menu keys on its front panel. By pressing the for- anism reduces the frustration editors often feel when ward arrow/ B and back arrow/ A buttons, forward they are searching for specific scenes. and reverse search of 8 and 10 times normal play speed is available in HDV and DVCAM/DV modes, re- * The colour picture search function can be controlled spectively. The up arrow and down arrow buttons through the RS-422A interface. allow frame-by-frame picture search, as well as slow- motion playback. Tape and Head Cleaner for Reliable Operation The HVR-1500A incorporates a tape cleaner that ad- Audio Level Control opts a high-grade sapphire blade. This tape cleaner Audio levels can be adjusted via the control knobs on helps prevent signal dropouts by cleaning away the front panel. In recording mode, the input audio particles that accumulate while the tape is running. level of the analogue XLR, SD-SDI, AES/EBU and i.LINK*14 interfaces can be adjusted. [br][br]In play- The recorder also incorporates a head cleaner to back mode, the analogue XLR, SD-SDI, HD-SDI, AES/ maintain the performance of the drum heads. These EBU and i.LINK* output audio levels can be con- cleaners improve the reliability of recording and trolled. [br][br]* In HDV mode, the input/output au- playback. dio levels cannot be adjusted. Built-in 2.7-inch LCD Monitor RS-422A Control The HVR-1500A is equipped with a 2.7-inch* colour The HVR-1500A is equipped with an RS-422A inter- LCD monitor with a high resolution of 211 K dots. This face, which is the industry standard for professional allows operators to view the input source during re- editing. This allows the VTR to interface with other cording and check the playback picture in a 16:9 wi- VTRs from Sony, editing controllers such as Sony’s descreen aspect ratio. It can also display the 4-chan- RM-280 Edit Controller and non-linear editing sys- nel audio level meters and time code, as well as setup tems. The RS-422A offers frame-accurate insert and menus for video, audio and VTR settings. Three differ- assemble editing in DVCAM mode. It can also be used ent display modes can be selected. for source feeding* in HDV mode. [br][br]* The avail- ability of frame-accurate control is dependent on the *Viewable area, measured diagonally. connected editing controller. For information on com- patible editing controllers, please contact Sony’s local Auto Repeat office. The HVR-1500A has a convenient auto repeat func- tion. This enables the VTR to automatically rewind the HD and SD Reference Inputs tape to either the beginning of the tape or to a user- The HVR-1500A accepts both HD and SD reference defined index point and to start playback again from signals. The HVR-1500A has a time code input/output there. Repeat start and stop index points can also be capability to synchronise time code when making tape defined by setting time code values. copies. www.pro.sony.eu/hdv 3
  • 4. HVR-1500A Built-in Signal Generator create a pre-striped tape prior to editing. They can Equipped with a built-in signal generator, the also be output from the analogue and digital inter- HVR-1500A can generate colour bars or black burst faces to adjust other equipment in the system. for video and a 1-kHz tone or silent signal for audio. [br][br]* Recording these signals to tapes in the HDV These signals can be recorded to tape when the format is not available. HVR-1500A is operating in DVCAM or DV mode* to Technical Specifications Recording/playback performance Analog video Ref. video (HD/SD) (BNC type x2, loop-through con- Recording format 60i system: 1080/60i*1, nection)*3 480/60i*1 (NTSC) 60i system: 50i system: 1080/50i, 576/ HD: bipolar tri-level sync, 50i (PAL) 0.3 Vp-p, 75 ohms , sync Playback & down 60i system: 1080/60i*1, negative conversion format 480/60i*1 (NTSC) SD: black burst or composite 50i system: 1080/50i, 576/ sync, 0.286 Vp-p , 75 ohms 50i (PAL) , sync negative 50i system: Tape speed HDV/DV SP: HD: bipolar tri-level sync, 0.3 Vp-p, 75 ohms , sync 60i system: 18.812 mm/s negative 50i system: 18.831 mm/s SD: black burst or composite sync, 0.3 Vp-p , 75 ohms , DVCAM sync negative 60i system: 28.193 mm/s 50i system: 28.221 mm/s Component*2 (BNC type Playback/recording time HDV/DV SP: Max. 276 min x3)*3 with PHDV-276DM cas- 60i system: Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 sette, Max. 63 min with ohms , sync negative R-Y: PHDVM-63DM cassette 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms , (75% color bars) B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 DVCAM, Max. 184 min with ohms , (75% color bars) PDV-184N cassette, Max. 40 50i system: Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 min with PDVM-40N cassette ohms , sync negative R-Y: Fast forward/rewind Approx. 3 min with 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms , (100% time PHDV-276DM and PDV-184N color bars) B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 cassette ohms , (100% color bars) Composite*2 (BNC type x2, Video Input loop-through connec- tion)*3 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms , Digital video (BNC type HD-SDI: sync negative S-Video*2 x1) 60i system/50i system: (BNC type x2)*3 SMPTE 292M compliant 60i system: Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms , sync negative C: SD-SDI 60i system: Con- 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms (at forms to Serial Digital Inter- burst level) face (270Mb/s), SMPTE 50i system: Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 259M ohms , sync negative C: 0.3 50i system: Conforms to Vp-p, 75 ohms (at burst Serial Digital Interface level) (270Mb/s), ITU-R BT. 656 Audio Input Digital audio AES/EBU (BNC type x2) Conforms to AES-3id-1995 Analog audio*2 Audio (XLR 3-pin female x2) 60i system: +4/0/-6 dBu high impedance, bal- anced 50i system: +4/0/-3/ -6 dBu, high impedance, balanced www.pro.sony.eu/hdv 4
  • 5. HVR-1500A Video Output Analogue audio Audio (XLR 3-pin male x2) 60i system: +4/0/-6 Digital video HD-SDI (BNC type dBu, 600 kohms loading, low x2) Conforms to Serial Digit- impedance balanced 50i sys- al Interface (1.485, 1.485/ tem: +4/0/-3/-6 dBu, 600 1.001 Gb/s), SMPTE kohms loading, low imped- 292M SD-SDI (BNC type x2) ance, Monitor (RCA pin 60i system: Conforms to x1) 60i system: -infinity to Serial Digital Interface (270 -11 dBu ±1 dB (-20 dBFS), Mb/s), SMPTE 259M 47 kohms , unbalanced 50i 50i system: Conforms to system: -infinity to -9 dBu Serial Digital Interface (270 ±1 dB (-18 dBFS), 47 kohms Mb/s), ITU-R BT.656 , unbalanced Analog video Component (HD) (BNC type Headphones (JM-60 jack x1) x3)*4 Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms 60i system: -infinity to -13 , sync negative R-Y: 0.7 Vp- dBu (-20 dBFS), 8 ohms , p, 75 ohms B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, unbalanced 50i system: -in- 75 ohms finity to -11 dBu (-18 dBFS), Component (SD) (BNC type 8 ohms , unbalanced x3)*4 60i system: Y: 1.0 --i.LINK Interface-- i.LINK 6-pin x1*5 IEEE Vp-p, 75 ohms , sync 1394-based negative R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms , (75% color bars) B- Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms , Time Code Input/Output (75% color bars) 50i sys- tem: Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms , TC In BNC type x1 0.5 Vp-p to 18 sync negative R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, Vp-p, 3.3 kohms, 75 ohms , (100% color unbalanced bars) B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 TC Out BNC type x1 2.2 Vp-p ±3 dB ohms , (100% color bars) (when 600 ohms termin- ated), unbalanced Composite (BNC type x1)*4 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms , sync negative S-Video (BNC Remote type x2)*4 60i system: Y: RS-422A D-sub 9-pin (female) x1 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms , sync negative C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Control-S (SIRCS) Stereo mini jack x1 ohms (at burst level) 50i system: Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms , sync negative C: 0.3 General Vp-p, 75 ohms (at burst Mass Approx. 6.9 kg (15 lb 3 oz) level) Monitor video (BNC type x1) Dimensions (W x H x D) 211x 130 x 420 mm (8 3/8 x 5 1/8 x16 5/8 inches) Composite, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Power requirement AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz ohms , sync negative, with Power consumption Approx. 60 W superimposed text Operating temperature 5 °C to 40 °C (41 °F to 104 information °F) Storage temperature -20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to Audio Output +140 °F) Operating relative Less than 80% Digital audio AES/EBU (BNC type humidity x2) Conforms to Storage relative Less than 90% AEC-3id-1995 humidity Supplied Accessories AC Power Cord Operational Instructions www.pro.sony.eu/hdv 5
  • 6. HVR-1500A Accessories Remote Controls and Panels D SR M - 10 RM- 2 8 0 Remote control unit Editing Controller Option Boards and Modules H VB K - 1505 Analogue Input Board www.pro.sony.eu/hdv 6