Digital HD Videocassette Recorder Digital HD Videocassette Recorder HVR-1500 The monitor image is simulated. Bringing a New Level of Functionality and Robustness to HDV Productions – the HVR-1500 HDV Recorder TM 1 The HVR-1500 is an HDV source feeder/ recorder* positioned at the top of the Sony HDV Series. Inheriting the design concept of the market-acclaimed DSR-1500A, the HVR-1500 offers the same convenient features that professional users demand, such as quick mechanical response, multi-format DV playback, and a rich set of professional video/audio interfaces ranging from analog to digital SDI and AES/EBU. The HVR-1500 also offers HD-SDI output and RS-422A control capabilities, bridging HDV source footage and assets with high-end HD formats and HD editing equipment. TM The HVR-1500 can also be used as a standard definition DVCAM recorder, in which case the same editing features as the DSR-1500A are offered. The HVR-1500 is certainly the HDV recorder of choice for environments where robustness and functionality are prime concerns. 1 * In HDV mode, editing capabilities are not available. The monitor image is simulated. 2 HDV FORMAT HDV 1080i Specification Compatible with Existing and New DV Videocassette Tapes 2 The HDV 1080i specification* for the HDV format features 1,080 effective scanning lines (interlace scanning system) and 1,440 As a member of the proven DV family of formats, the HDV format horizontal pixels. It adopts the MPEG-2 compression format was developed from the outset to be compatible with all grades (MP@H-14 for video), which uses 8-bit digital component of DV videocassette tape. This allows operators to use high-grade recording with a sampling rate of 4:2:0. MPEG-1 Audio Layer II is DV videocassette tapes for applications where high robustness is used as the audio compression format, allowing for two-channel critical, or consumer-grade videocassette tapes for more recording with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz/16-bit. The HDV economical operations. For heavy-duty applications, the TM 1080i specification provides the high picture quality required for DigitalMaster high-grade cassette tape has been developed. This HDTV program tape is compatible with the HDV, DVCAM, and DV formats. Direction of tape travel 10 μm production. Sub Code sector MPEG-2 PES sector (Video + Audio + Search + AUX) Direction 6.35 mm of head motion (1/4 inch) Track Pattern of the HDV 1080i ITI sector 2 Specification Although it is not used in Sony HDV products, the HDV format also defines the HDV * ITI: Insert and Track Information 720p specification, which features 720 effective scanning lines (progressive scanning PES: Packetized Elementary Stream system) and 1,280 horizontal pixels. VERSATILE RECORDING & PLAYBACK Switchable Recording Down-conversion Capability -HDV 1080i/DVCAM/DV and 60i/50i The HVR-1500 has a built-in down-conversion capability that 1 The HVR-1500 can be switched between HDV 1080i* , DVCAM, allows 1080i recordings to be output as 480i and 576i signals from 3 and DV (SP) * recording modes, providing full flexibility to record the i.LINK and SD-SDI interfaces. These signals can also be output in either standard definition or high definition depending on your from the analog component, composite, or S-Video connectors. production needs. In addition, it can be switched between 60i and This allows 1080i recordings to be edited using nonlinear editing 50i modes, eliminating the need for two separate VTRs, one for systems running DV editing software or to be viewed on an SD each standard. monitor. When down-converting the 1080i recording, the aspect 1 In HDV mode, editing capabilities are not available. ratio displayed can be converted from 16:9 to 4:3. Display modes * 3 The HVR-1500 supports DV (SP) mode only; DV (LP) mode is not available. Assemble or * can be selected from Squeeze or Edge crop. insert editing is not supported in DV (SP) mode. DVCAM/DV (4:3) Playback Compatibility with DV (25 Mb/s) HDV 1080i (16:9) Family Formats For operational versatility, the HVR-1500 is designed to play Squeeze Edge crop back DV (25 Mb/s) family format recorded tapes without a mechanical adaptor and without Down-conversion Formats and Interfaces having to switch playback modes TM 60i System on the menu. DVCPRO 25 Output Playback/ recorded tapes (M-size cassettes) Recording Format Down-conversion Analog Analog HD-SDI SD-SDI i.LINK S-Video Format Component Composite can also be played back. 1080i/60i ● ● – ● ● ● ● –– 1080/60i* HDV 480/60i* – ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● DVCAM – ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● DV(SP) 480/60i* 480/60i* – ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Long Recording Time – ● ● – ● ● ● ● ● ● DVCPRO 25** The HDV format adopts the same track pitch and tape speed as the 50i System DV format, thus offering the same recording time – a maximum of Output Playback/ Recording Format Down-conversion Analog Analog 276 minutes when recording on a PHDV-276DM DigitalMaster HD-SDI SD-SDI i.LINK S-Video Format Component Composite standard cassette tape and 63 minutes when recording on a 1080/50i ● ● – ● ● ● ● –– 1080/50i HDV – ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 576/50i PHDVM-63DM DigitalMaster mini cassette tape. The DVCAM DVCAM – ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● format adopts a wider track pitch than the HDV/DV format (15 µm DV(SP) 576/50i 576/50i – ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● DVCPRO 25** – ● ● – ● ● ● ● ● ● compared to 10 µm), and offers a maximum recording time of 184 "60i" indicates a field rate of 59.94 Hz. * minutes on a PDV-184N standard cassette tape and 40 minutes on The HVR-1500 can play back but cannot record DVCPRO 25 signals. ** a PDVM-40N mini cassette tape. 3 PROFESSIONAL INTERFACES A full range of professional interfaces are available, allowing for flexible analog or digital configurations in both SD and HD systems. This allows operators to integrate the HVR-1500 exactly according to their system needs. HD-SDI Interface i.LINK Interface 4 5 TM 7 8 The HVR-1500 provides an HD-SDI output* * capability, through The HVR-1500 is equipped with a 6-pin i.LINK * * interface. This which 1080/60i or 1080/50i HDV recordings can be output in normal allows it to transfer digital video, audio, and command signals (in playback and search modes. Time code and audio signals are HDV, DVCAM, and DV format) to a compatible VTR or nonlinear embedded in this HD-SDI output. This interface allows operators to editing system via just a single cable. 7 integrate HDV footage and assets easily into existing HD-SDI-based i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an * TM TM IEEE 1394 connector. Not all products with an i.LINK connector will necessarily editing systems such as the HDCAM and XDCAM HD systems. communicate with each other. For information on compatibility, operating conditions, 4 HDV signals fed to the HVR-1500’s i.LINK interface cannot be converted and and proper connection, please refer to the documentation supplied with any device * output from the HD-SDI interface. The i.LINK input signal must be recorded to the with an i.LINK connector. For information on devices that include an i.LINK HDV tape first. connection, please contact your nearest Sony office. 8 5 DVCAM/DV playback signals cannot be up-converted for HD-SDI output. DVCAM/DV signals fed to the HVR-1500’s i.LINK interface cannot be up-converted * * to HDV signals for recording to tape or to HD-SDI signals for output from the HD-SDI interface. SD-SDI Interface 6 Analog Interfaces The HVR-1500 also provides SD-SDI input* /output capability. Time code and audio signals are embedded in the SDI signal. This allows As standard, the HVR-1500 provides analog output interfaces for the HVR-1500 to connect with a wide variety of digital equipment video and audio. These include composite, component, and S-Video including SDI-based editing systems. (Y/C) outputs and two channels of audio output (via XLR connectors). 6 SD-SDI signals fed to the HVR-1500’s SD-SDI interface cannot be up-convereted to HDV * Using these interfaces, the HVR-1500 can act as a source feeder for signals for recording to tape or to HD-SDI signals for output from the HD-SDI interface. an analog editing system and as a simple playback viewer in various applications such as broadcast station studios, OB vehicles, and AES/EBU Interface production offices. By installing the optional HVBK-1505 Analog For professional digital audio needs, the HVR-1500 offers AES/EBU Input Board, a full range of analog video and audio inputs also digital audio inputs/outputs. become available, allowing a smooth transition to digital systems. PROFESSIONAL CONTROL OPERATIONAL RELIABILITY By packing sophisticated mechanical technologies into its RS-422A Control robust aluminum diecast chassis, the HVR-1500 provides the reliable operations that today’s video professionals demand. The HVR-1500 is equipped with an RS-422A interface, which is the industry standard for professional editing. This allows the VTR to Quick Response Mechanism interface with other Sony VTRs, editing controllers such as the Sony RM-280 Editing Controller, and nonlinear editing systems. Quick mechanical response is an essential requirement for The RS-422A offers frame-accurate insert and assemble editing in professional video production. The HVR-1500 provides this feature 9 DVCAM mode. It can also be used for source feeding* in HDV mode. by using a reliable direct reel and drum motor mechanism. Fast 9 forward and rewind speeds are an impressive 85 times normal play The availability of frame-accurate control is dependent on the connected editing controller. * 11 For information on compatible editing controllers, please contact your nearest Sony office. speed. In HDV mode, the color picture search* speeds are +/-8 and +/-24 times normal play speed, and in DVCAM mode they are between -60 and +60 times normal play speed. HD and SD Reference Inputs In editing environments, where speed and time are critical, this The HVR-1500 accepts both HD and SD reference signals. mechanism reduces the frustration editors often feel when they are searching for specific scenes. Time Code Input/Output 11 The color picture search function can be controlled through the RS-422A interface. * The HVR-1500 has a time code input/output capability to synchronize Tape and Head Cleaner for Reliable Operation time code when making tape copies. The HVR-1500 incorporates a tape cleaner that adopts a high-grade Built-in Signal Generator sapphire blade. This tape cleaner helps prevent signal dropouts by cleaning away particles that accumulate while the tape is running. Equipped with a built-in signal generator, the HVR-1500 can The recorder also incorporates a head cleaner to maintain the generate color bars or black burst for video, and a 1-kHz tone or performance of the drum heads. These cleaners improve the silent signal for audio. These signals can be recorded to tape when reliability of recording and playback. 10 the HVR-1500 is operating in DVCAM or DV mode* to create a pre-striped tape prior to editing. They can also be output from the analog and digital interfaces to adjust other equipment in the system. 10 Recording these signals to tapes in the HDV format is not available. * 4 OPERATIONAL CONVENIENCE Picture Search (in HDV mode) Built-in 2.7-inch LCD Monitor 12 With an editing controller, such as the Sony RM-280 Editing The HVR-1500 is equipped with a 2.7-inch* color LCD monitor with Controller, the HVR-1500 provides a convenient color picture search a high resolution of 211 K dots. This allows operators to view the 13 function for HDV recordings. * input source during recording and check the playback picture in a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio. It can also display the 4-channel audio Playback speed Image quality level meters and time code, as well as setup menus for video, audio, x24 Coarse and VTR settings. Three different display modes can be selected, as x8 Coarse shown below. x1 Normal x1/5 Normal Full Screen Display Mode x1/10 Normal Status Display Mode x1/30 Normal Forward Normal frame-by-frame STILL Normal x-1 Coarse x-8 Coarse x-24 Coarse 13 In HDV mode, audio jog search is not supported and video jog search is supported * in forward mode only. Small Screen Display Mode Picture Search Using Menu Keys The monitor images are simulated. The HVR-1500 provides a picture search function via the menu keys on its front panel. By pressing the / B and / A buttons, forward and reverse search of 8 and 10 times normal play speed is available in HDV and DVCAM/DV modes, respectively. The and buttons allow frame-by-frame picture search, as well as slow-motion playback. 12 Viewable area, measured diagonally. * Recording format Button operation Slow motion playback HDV DVCAM/DV / B FWD search x8 x10 Auto Repeat / A REV search x-8 x-10 The HVR-1500 has a convenient auto repeat function. This enables Yes Yes FWD frame-by-frame (held down) x1/5 x1/2 the VTR to automatically rewind the tape to either the beginning of No Yes the tape or to a user-defined index point, and to start playback again REV frame-by-frame (held down) x-1 x-1/2 from there. Repeat start and stop index points can also be defined by setting time code values. Audio Level Control Assign Button Audio levels can be adjusted via the control knobs on the front Functions frequently used for VTR operations can be assigned to an panel. In recording mode, the input audio level of the analog XLR, ASSIGN button located on the front panel of the HVR-1500. 14 SD-SDI, AES/EBU, and i.LINK* interfaces can be adjusted. In playback mode, the analog XLR, SD-SDI, HD-SDI, AES/EBU, and 14 Digital Slow Motion and Jog Sound i.LINK* output audio levels can be controlled. (in DVCAM mode) 14 In HDV mode, the input/output audio levels cannot be adjusted. * When used with an editing controller, such as the Sony RM-280 Editing Controller, the HVR-1500 can provide excellent digital slow motion and jog sound for DVCAM recordings. It offers variable speed playback within the range of -0.5 to +0.5 times normal play speed. This allows operators to locate editing points quickly and accurately using noiseless slow-motion playback pictures. 5 OTHER FEATURES Compact Design (half-rack wide, 3U high) AC Operation (100 to 240V, 50/60 Hz) Low Power Consumption (approximate 60 W) VITC (Vertical Interval Time Code) (DVCAM format only) Video Processor Control via Menu Closed Caption Function (DVCAM/DV NTSC format only) SIRCS (Sony Integrated Remote Control System) Interface REAR PANEL Rear panel of the HVR-1500 (with the optional HVBK-1505 board) 6 APPLICATION EXAMPLES HDV/HDCAM Linear Editing System HDV/XDCAM HD Production System i.LINK Interface Tape (HDV) Tape (HDCAM) XDCAM Disc XDCAM HD Recording Deck Nonlinear Editing System i.LINK HD-SDI or Interface HD-SDI Dubbing HVR-1500 HDCAM Recorder Tape (HDV) HVR-1500 RS-422A RS-422A RM-280 Editing Controller HD/SD Nonlinear Editing System i.LINK Interface Tape (HDV/DVCAM/DV) HVR-1500 Nonlinear Editing System ACCESSORIES VMC-IL4615/IL4635 RCC-5G i.LINK Cable 9-pin Remote Control Cable HVBK-1505 RM-280 DSRM-10 Analog Input Board Editing Controller Remote Control Unit (4-pin to 6-pin, 1.5 m/3.5 m) (5 m) PHDV-276DM/186DM/124DM/64DM PDVM-12N/22N/32N/40N DigitalMaster Standard Cassette Tape Digital Videocassette (Non-IC type/Mini size) PHDVM-63DM PDV-34N/64N/94N/124N/184N DigitalMaster Mini Cassette Tape Digital Videocassette (Non-IC type/Standard size) PDVM-12ME/22ME/32ME/40ME Digital Videocassette (IC-type/Mini size) PDV-34ME/64ME/94ME/124ME/184ME Digital Videocassette (IC-type/Standard size) PDVM-12CL PDV-12CL Cleaning Cassette Tape (Mini size) Cleaning Cassette Tape (Standard size) 7 SPECIFICATIONS HVR-1500 60i system 50i system Recording/playback performance †1 †1 Recording format 1080/60i , 480/60i (NTSC) 1080/50i, 576/50i (PAL) †1 †1 Playback & down conversion format 1080/60i , 480/60i (NTSC) 1080/50i, 576/50i (PAL) Tape speed HDV/DV SP 18.812 mm/s 18.831 mm/s DVCAM 28.193 mm/s 28.221 mm/s Playback/recording HDV/DV SP Max. 276 min with PHDV-276DM cassette time Max. 63 min with PHDVM-63DM cassette DVCAM Max. 184 min with PDV-184N cassette Max. 40 min with PDVM-40N cassette Fast forward/rewind time Approx. 3 min with PHDV-276DM and PDV-184N cassette Video Input Digital video SD-SDI (BNC x1) Conforms to Serial Digital Interface (270Mb/s), SMPTE 259M Conforms to Serial Digtal Interface (270Mb/s), ITU-R BT. 656 Analog video Ref. video (HD/SD) HD: bipolar tri-level sync, 0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω , sync negative HD: bipolar tri-level sync, 0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω , sync negative †3 (BNC x2, loop-through connection) SD: black burst or composite sync, 0.286 Vp-p , 75 Ω , SD: black burst or composite sync, 0.3 Vp-p , 75 Ω , sync negative sync negative †2 Component Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω , sync negative Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω , sync negative †3 (BNC x3) R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω , (75% color bars) R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω , (100% color bars) B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω , (75% color bars) B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω , (100% color bars) †2 Composite 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω , sync negative †3 (BNC x2, loop-through connection) †2 S-Video Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω , sync negative Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω , sync negative †3 (BNC x2) C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω (at burst level) C: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω (at burst level) Audio Input Digital audio AES/EBU (BNC x2) Conforms to AES-3id-1995 †2 Analog audio Audio (XLR 3-pin female x2) +4/0/-6 dBu high impedance, balanced +4/0/-3/-6 dBu, high impedance, balanced Vidio Output Digital video HD-SDI (BNC x2) Conforms to Serial Digital Interface (1.485, 1.485/1.001 Gb/s), SMPTE 292M SD-SDI (BNC x2) Conforms to Serial Digital Interface (270 Mb/s), Conforms to Serial Digital Interface (270 Mb/s), SMPTE 259M ITU-R BT.656 Analog video Component (HD) Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω , sync negative †4 (BNC x3) R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω Component (SD) Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω , sync negative Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω , sync negative †4 (BNC x3) R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω , (75% color bars) R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω , (100% color bars) B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω , (75% color bars) B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω , (100% color bars) †4 Composite (BNC x1) 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω , sync negative S-Video Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω , sync negative Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω , sync negative †4 (BNC x2) C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω (at burst level) C: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω (at burst level) Monitor video (BNC x1) Composite, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω , sync negative, with superimposed text information Audio Output Digital audio AES/EBU (BNC x2) Conforms to AEC-3id-1995 Analog audio Audio (XLR 3-pin male x2) +4/0/-6 dBu, 600 kΩ loading, low impedance balanced +4/0/-3/-6 dBu, 600 kΩ loading, low impedance, Monitor (RCA pin x1) -∞ to -11 dBu ±1 dB (-20 dBFS), 47 kΩ , unbalanced -∞ to -9 dBu ±1 dB (-18 dBFS), 47 kΩ , unbalanced Headphones (JM-60 iack x1) -∞ to -13 dBu (-20 dBFS), 8 Ω , unbalanced -∞ to -11 dBu (-18 dBFS), 8 Ω , unbalanced i.LINK Interface †5 i.LINK 6-pin x1 IEEE 1394-based Time Code Input/Output TC In BNC x1 0.5 Vp-p to 18 Vp-p, 3.3 kΩ , unbalanced TC Out BNC x1 2.2 Vp-p ±3 dB (when 600 Ω terminated), unbalanced Remote RS-422A D-sub 9-pin (female) x1 Control-S (SIRCS) Stereo mini jack x1 General Mass Approx. 6.9 kg (15 lb 3 oz) Dimensions 211(W) x 130 (H) x 420 (D) mm (8 3/8 x 5 1/8 x16 5/8 inches) Power requirement AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption Approx. 60 W Operating temperature 5 ˚C to 40 ˚C (41 ˚F to 104 ˚F) Storage temperature -20 ˚C to +60 ˚C (-4 ˚F to +140 ˚F) Operating relative humidity Less than 80% Storage relative humidity Less than 90% Supplied Accessories AC power cord x1 Operating instructions x1 †1 †2 †3 "60i" indicates a field rate of 59.94 Hz. The HVBK-1505 Analog Input Board is required. Component, composite, and S-Video inputs share the same BNC connectors. †4 †5 Component, composite, and S-Video outputs share the same BNC connectors. HDV and DV streams share the same i.LINK connector. Distributed by © 2007 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. All non-metric weights and measurements are approximate. Sony, DVCAM, i.LINK, DigitalMaster, HDCAM, XDCAM and their respective logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation. HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Limited. DVCPRO is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. MK10395V1TC07FEB