Sony HVRM35U Product Brochure (HVR-M35U / HVR-M25AU / HVR-M15AU Digital HD Vid - Page 4

FEATURES Down-conversion Playback Capabilities M35 M25A M15A The HVR-M35U/M25AU/M15AU 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 be output via the other connectors. 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-M35U/HVR-M25AU), and output via the VTR's SDI (on the HVR-M35U), HDMI (on the HVR-M25AU) 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*4, and Edge Crop. HDV 1080i (16:9) DVCAM/DV (4:3) HDV Four Channel Audio Playback M35 The HVR-M35U can play back four-channel audio recorded with the HVR-S270U shoulder-mount camcorder. The audio data is output via an AES/EBU output terminal. Also the audio data is embedded in the i.LINK or the HD/SD-SDI output signal. Edge Crop Adjust M35 M25A When down-converting signals in the Edge Crop mode, the HVR-M35U/M25AU'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. Squeeze Letterbox Edge crop Recording Formats [60i/50i SEL] Input Terminal Input Format 1080/60i i.LINK HDV 1080/30p 60i 1080/24p DVCAM/DV 480/60i Analog Composite / S-Video HDV 1080/50i 50i i.LINK 1080/25p DVCAM/DV 576/50i Analog Composite / S-Video : Available Playback Formats HDV - - - - Recording Format DVCAM - - - - - DV(SP) - - - - - MENU SETTING Output [60i/50i SEL] Recorded Format [COMPONENT]*1 [HDMI/CMPNT]*2 Analog S-Video Analog HDMI HD/SD-SDI [SDI/CMPNT]*3 Composite Component (M25AU only) (M35U only) 1080/60i 480i HDV 1080/30p 480p/480i 1080/24p 1080i/480i 60i 720p/480i*2*3 480i 480/60i 480/60i 480/60p 1080/60i 720/60p 480/60i 480/60i not available 1080/60i*4 720/60p 480/60i DVCAM/DV 480/60i 480p/480i 1080i/480i 480/60i 480/60p 480/60i 480/60i 480/60i 720p/480i*2*3 480/60i 480/60i 576i 576/50i 576/50i HDV 1080/50i 576p/576i 1080/25p 1080i/576i 576/50p 1080/50i not available 1080/50i*5 50i 720p/576i*2*3 576/50i 720/50p 720/50p 576i 576/50i 576/50i DVCAM/DV 576/60i 576p/576i 1080i/576i 576/50i 576/50p 576/50i 576/50i 576/50i 720p/576i*2*3 576/50i 576/50i *1 for HVR-M15AU *2 for HVR-M25AU *3 for HVR-M35U *4 1080/30p video is converted to 60i (1080/30PsF) *5 1080/25p video is converted to 50i (1080/25PsF) Output Settings of i.LINK [60i/50i SEL] Recorded Format [HDV DV CONV] MENU SETTING 1080/60i 60i 1080/30p 1080/24p HDV 1080/50i 50i 1080/25p OFF DVCAM DV SP OFF DVCAM DV SP DVCAM/DV signal is output via the i.LINK connector as it is. Output Format via i.LINK Connector same as the recorded format DVCAM 480/60i DV 480/60i same as the recorded format DVCAM 576/50i DV 576/50i Squeezed SD Video Image Output Type can be Selected. M35 The HVR-M35U can convert squeezed SD video images to edge-cropped or letterbox video images for output. This function is convenient when viewing the squeezed SD video image on an SD monitor with 4:3 screen aspect ratio. (images simulated) i.LINK*5 Interface M35 M25A M15A The HVR-M35U/M25AU/M15AU is equipped with a 6-pin*6 i.LINK interface. This allows for one cable digital transfer*7 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 M35 M25A M15A When the HVR-M35U/M25AU/M15AU 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 M35 M25A M15A The HVR-M35U/M25AU/M15AU 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*8. In addition, the HVR- M35U/M25AU 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. *4 When outputting down-converted signals in the 4:3 aspect ratio via an i.LINK connector, the Letterbox mode cannot be selected. *5 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. *6 Please use a 4-pin/6-pin i.LINK cable when you connect the HVR-M35U/M25AU/M15AU with a device which has a 4-pin i.LINK connector. *7 Insert and 4 assemble editing using HDV material is not recommended with the HVR-M35U/M25AU/M15AU. When video programs in the HDV format are transferred via the i.LINK interface and edited, transitions from cut to cut may not be smooth. *8 The HVR-M35U/M25AU/M15AU ignores any blank or index point in the first 20 seconds of the tape.