Product Manual (HVE-1500A Operating Manuals)
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For more details, see page 11, "Using the CDROM Manual". The supplied CD-ROM includes Operating Instructions for the HVR-1500A Digital HD Videocassette Recorder (English, Japanese, French, German, Italian and Spanish versions) in China 3-879-632-11 (1) Digital HD Videocassette Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Sony Corporation Printed in PDF format. HVR-1500A © 2008 Sony Corporation
For more details, see page 11, "Using the CDROM Manual". The supplied CD-ROM includes Operating Instructions for the HVR-1500A Digital HD Videocassette Recorder (English, Japanese, French, German, Italian and Spanish versions) in China 3-879-632-11 (1) Digital HD Videocassette Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Sony Corporation Printed in PDF format. HVR-1500A © 2008 Sony Corporation
Product Manual (HVE-1500A Operating Manuals)
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...so on the 4:1:1 (60i)/4:2:0 (50i) component digital consumer DV format, DVCAM is a 1/4-inch professional digital recording format developed by Sony. The compression used as adopted for satellite and terrestrial digital HDTV broadcasting, and Blu-ray disc. For details, see "Recording Formats ... can play in HDV format, downconverted video can input HD-SDI signals to HDVsupporting peripherals. Overview 1 Chapter Chapter 1 Overview Features The HVR-1500A is a digital HD videocassette recorder, using these as editing material in a linear editing system, as a feeder for a non-linear...
...so on the 4:1:1 (60i)/4:2:0 (50i) component digital consumer DV format, DVCAM is a 1/4-inch professional digital recording format developed by Sony. The compression used as adopted for satellite and terrestrial digital HDTV broadcasting, and Blu-ray disc. For details, see "Recording Formats ... can play in HDV format, downconverted video can input HD-SDI signals to HDVsupporting peripherals. Overview 1 Chapter Chapter 1 Overview Features The HVR-1500A is a digital HD videocassette recorder, using these as editing material in a linear editing system, as a feeder for a non-linear...
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...the following program must be displayed properly, depending on the operating instructions that you want to replace it from the URL mentioned in your Sony service representative. 11 Using the CD-ROM Manual Chapter 1 Overview Memo The files may not be installed on the CD-ROM. &#...have lost or damaged the CD-ROM, you can download it . Using the CD-ROM Manual The supplied CD-ROM includes Operating Instructions for the HVR-1500A Digital HD Videocassette Recorder (English, Japanese, French, German, Italian and Spanish versions) in order to read . Preparations The following . 1 Insert...
...the following program must be displayed properly, depending on the operating instructions that you want to replace it from the URL mentioned in your Sony service representative. 11 Using the CD-ROM Manual Chapter 1 Overview Memo The files may not be installed on the CD-ROM. &#...have lost or damaged the CD-ROM, you can download it . Using the CD-ROM Manual The supplied CD-ROM includes Operating Instructions for the HVR-1500A Digital HD Videocassette Recorder (English, Japanese, French, German, Italian and Spanish versions) in order to read . Preparations The following . 1 Insert...
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... following figure. When you connect a monitor with method 2, set the INTERFACE SELECT >VIDEO OUTPUT menu item to the MONITOR AUDIO connector. HVR-1500A (this unit's video output connectors or to COMPONENT(HD) (see "Superimposed Text Information" (page 29). You can also superimpose character information...unit's operating status on output video. miniplug cable 28 Connecting an External Monitor To view HD video Connect an HD video monitor using a Sony LCD monitor. To view video Make the connections shown in this unit) VIDEO IN Y/S-Y/CPST R-Y/S-C B-Y AC IN AUDIO IN 1/3 2/4 ...
... following figure. When you connect a monitor with method 2, set the INTERFACE SELECT >VIDEO OUTPUT menu item to the MONITOR AUDIO connector. HVR-1500A (this unit's video output connectors or to COMPONENT(HD) (see "Superimposed Text Information" (page 29). You can also superimpose character information...unit's operating status on output video. miniplug cable 28 Connecting an External Monitor To view HD video Connect an HD video monitor using a Sony LCD monitor. To view video Make the connections shown in this unit) VIDEO IN Y/S-Y/CPST R-Y/S-C B-Y AC IN AUDIO IN 1/3 2/4 ...
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...: 2ch or 4ch depending on DVCAM source Reference level: Reference level of the DVCAM source VAR switch a): PRESET i.LINK/SDI a) DSR-1500A/1500AP only Recorder (HVR-1500A) in DV (SP) format is fixed at -12 dB on this unit by pressing on this unit. Switch 75 Ω termination... This section describes the settings and operations necessary to -12 dB with the REC/PB LEVEL control knobs. Settings for playback Video monitor 2 HVR-1500A (this unit as follows. Chapter 3 Recording and Playback Reference level for recording in DV (SP) format On many consumer DV devices, recording...
...: 2ch or 4ch depending on DVCAM source Reference level: Reference level of the DVCAM source VAR switch a): PRESET i.LINK/SDI a) DSR-1500A/1500AP only Recorder (HVR-1500A) in DV (SP) format is fixed at -12 dB on this unit by pressing on this unit. Switch 75 Ω termination... This section describes the settings and operations necessary to -12 dB with the REC/PB LEVEL control knobs. Settings for playback Video monitor 2 HVR-1500A (this unit as follows. Chapter 3 Recording and Playback Reference level for recording in DV (SP) format On many consumer DV devices, recording...
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... Using this unit in a nonlinear editing system (AV/C connection) With this unit connected to the input selection and the format recorded on this unit. HVR-1500A (this unit) VIDEO IN Y/S-Y/CPST R-Y/S-C B-Y AC IN AUDIO IN 1/3 2/4 REF.VIDEO IN(SD/HD) Y/CPST VIDEO OUT Pr/R-Y/S-C Pb/B-Y/S-Y (...of the peripherals and related devices described in this chapter has been discontinued. For advice about choosing devices, please contact your Sony dealer or a Sony sales representative. Since the i.LINK stream is output downconverted to support the DV or DVCAM format (not supplied). Here the...
... Using this unit in a nonlinear editing system (AV/C connection) With this unit connected to the input selection and the format recorded on this unit. HVR-1500A (this unit) VIDEO IN Y/S-Y/CPST R-Y/S-C B-Y AC IN AUDIO IN 1/3 2/4 REF.VIDEO IN(SD/HD) Y/CPST VIDEO OUT Pr/R-Y/S-C Pb/B-Y/S-Y (...of the peripherals and related devices described in this chapter has been discontinued. For advice about choosing devices, please contact your Sony dealer or a Sony sales representative. Since the i.LINK stream is output downconverted to support the DV or DVCAM format (not supplied). Here the...
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... OUT IN(SD/HD) SDI OUT1 OUT2 SDI OUT1 OUT2 HD SDI 1/3 2/4 IN AUDIO I/O (AES/EBU) OUT TC IN OUT MONITOR AUDIO 1/2 3/4 1/2 3/4 HDV/DV REMOTE HVR-1500A (this unit INPUT SELECT menu item: Remote control switch: i.LINK i.LINK Remote control setting section: HD VIDEO button lit For details of the DSR-2000A...
... OUT IN(SD/HD) SDI OUT1 OUT2 SDI OUT1 OUT2 HD SDI 1/3 2/4 IN AUDIO I/O (AES/EBU) OUT TC IN OUT MONITOR AUDIO 1/2 3/4 1/2 3/4 HDV/DV REMOTE HVR-1500A (this unit INPUT SELECT menu item: Remote control switch: i.LINK i.LINK Remote control setting section: HD VIDEO button lit For details of the DSR-2000A...
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...) AUDIO OUT 1/3, 2/4 1 1 VIDEO OUT Y/CPST VIDEO IN Y/S-Y/CPSTa) AUDIO IN 1/3, 2/4a) REF.VIDEO IN (SD/HD) HVR-1500A (this unit Remote control switch: 9PIN Chapter 5 Connections and Settings for Editing 61 Connections for a Linear Editing System 1 75 Ω coaxial...not supplied) SD monitor Composite video input 3 XLR cable (not supplied) 4 Pin plug cable (not supplied) Reference video signal 1 REF. DSR-1500A/1500AP (player) settings RM-280 Editing Controller settings LOCAL/REMOTE switch: REMOTE EDITOR/REMOTE CONTROL selector switch: EDITOR Settings on this unit as recorder) ...
...) AUDIO OUT 1/3, 2/4 1 1 VIDEO OUT Y/CPST VIDEO IN Y/S-Y/CPSTa) AUDIO IN 1/3, 2/4a) REF.VIDEO IN (SD/HD) HVR-1500A (this unit Remote control switch: 9PIN Chapter 5 Connections and Settings for Editing 61 Connections for a Linear Editing System 1 75 Ω coaxial...not supplied) SD monitor Composite video input 3 XLR cable (not supplied) 4 Pin plug cable (not supplied) Reference video signal 1 REF. DSR-1500A/1500AP (player) settings RM-280 Editing Controller settings LOCAL/REMOTE switch: REMOTE EDITOR/REMOTE CONTROL selector switch: EDITOR Settings on this unit as recorder) ...
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...PLAYER-3 TITLE RECORDER AUX/ PLAYER-3 PLAYER-2 PLAYER-2 PLAYER-1 PLAYER-1 REF VIDEO IN NETWORK PANEL GPI EDL RECORDER AC IN To the REMOTE connector of HVR-1500A DSR-1500A/1500AP (player) settings LOCAL/REMOTE switch: REMOTE REMOTE I/F menu item: 9PIN BVE-700/700A Editing Control Unit settings SYNCHRONIZE menu item: ON Settings on...) from an editing control unit, it is necessary to set the VCR constants for each VCR on the editing control unit, as follows. • HVR-1500A (this unit) System frequency 59.94i 50i 12345678 80 19 00 96 05 05 03 80 81 19 00 7D 05 05 02 80 System...
...PLAYER-3 TITLE RECORDER AUX/ PLAYER-3 PLAYER-2 PLAYER-2 PLAYER-1 PLAYER-1 REF VIDEO IN NETWORK PANEL GPI EDL RECORDER AC IN To the REMOTE connector of HVR-1500A DSR-1500A/1500AP (player) settings LOCAL/REMOTE switch: REMOTE REMOTE I/F menu item: 9PIN BVE-700/700A Editing Control Unit settings SYNCHRONIZE menu item: ON Settings on...) from an editing control unit, it is necessary to set the VCR constants for each VCR on the editing control unit, as follows. • HVR-1500A (this unit) System frequency 59.94i 50i 12345678 80 19 00 96 05 05 03 80 81 19 00 7D 05 05 02 80 System...
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• DSR-1500A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 80 17 00 96 05 05 03 80 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 0A 08 FE 00 80 5A FF 5A • DSR-.../M2000P as the recorder, this unit as the player, and a BVE-700/700A Editing Control Unit. 1 75 Ω coaxial cable (not supplied) HD-SDI input 1 HVR-1500A HD SDI (this unit as player) OUT1,OUT2 2 9-pin remote cable (not supplied) Reference video signal 1 REF.VIDEO IN (SD/HD) 1 REF.VIDEO IN (SD...
• DSR-1500A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 80 17 00 96 05 05 03 80 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 0A 08 FE 00 80 5A FF 5A • DSR-.../M2000P as the recorder, this unit as the player, and a BVE-700/700A Editing Control Unit. 1 75 Ω coaxial cable (not supplied) HD-SDI input 1 HVR-1500A HD SDI (this unit as player) OUT1,OUT2 2 9-pin remote cable (not supplied) Reference video signal 1 REF.VIDEO IN (SD/HD) 1 REF.VIDEO IN (SD...
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... 80 19 00 96 05 05 3C 80 81 19 00 7D 05 05 32 80 RM-280 (Editing Controller) To the REMOTE connector of HVR-1500A REMOTE (9P) PLAYER (DEVICE 2) System frequency 59.94i 50i 9 10 a) 11 12 13 14 15 16 0A 36 FE 00 80 5A FF 5A 0A... 2D FE 00 80 4C FF 4B a) Adjust START DELAY to the RM-280 Operation Manual. HVR-1500A (this unit Remote control switch: 9PIN 64 Connections for Editing HDW-M2000/M2000P (recorder) settings REMOTE 1(9P) button: lit REF.VIDEO INPUT connector 75 Ω...
... 80 19 00 96 05 05 3C 80 81 19 00 7D 05 05 32 80 RM-280 (Editing Controller) To the REMOTE connector of HVR-1500A REMOTE (9P) PLAYER (DEVICE 2) System frequency 59.94i 50i 9 10 a) 11 12 13 14 15 16 0A 36 FE 00 80 5A FF 5A 0A... 2D FE 00 80 4C FF 4B a) Adjust START DELAY to the RM-280 Operation Manual. HVR-1500A (this unit Remote control switch: 9PIN 64 Connections for Editing HDW-M2000/M2000P (recorder) settings REMOTE 1(9P) button: lit REF.VIDEO INPUT connector 75 Ω...
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When using the editing functions of HDW-M2000/M2000P settings, refer to the HDW-M2000/M2000P Operation Manual. HD-SDI input 1 HVR-1500A HD SDI (this unit REMOTE 1(9P) button: lit Remote control switch: REF.VIDEO INPUT connector 9PIN 75 Ω termination switch: ON Audio selection function switching ...
When using the editing functions of HDW-M2000/M2000P settings, refer to the HDW-M2000/M2000P Operation Manual. HD-SDI input 1 HVR-1500A HD SDI (this unit REMOTE 1(9P) button: lit Remote control switch: REF.VIDEO INPUT connector 9PIN 75 Ω termination switch: ON Audio selection function switching ...
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HDV/DV (4-pin) HVR-1500A (this unit to dub signals in the input signal display, or press the SD VIDEO ...set. Connections and settings The following figure shows an example of the connections for Dubbing and TC Insert Digital Dubbing HVR-Z1 (player) In addition to straightforward tape dubbing, you want to input, press the HD VIDEO button in...Digital Dubbing For details of the tape to the end through the i.LINK interface, using this unit as the recorder, and an HVR-Z1 as recorder) VIDEO IN Y/S-Y/CPST R-Y/S-C B-Y AC IN AUDIO IN 1/3 2/4 REF.VIDEO IN(SD/HD) Y/CPST VIDEO OUT...
HDV/DV (4-pin) HVR-1500A (this unit to dub signals in the input signal display, or press the SD VIDEO ...set. Connections and settings The following figure shows an example of the connections for Dubbing and TC Insert Digital Dubbing HVR-Z1 (player) In addition to straightforward tape dubbing, you want to input, press the HD VIDEO button in...Digital Dubbing For details of the tape to the end through the i.LINK interface, using this unit as the recorder, and an HVR-Z1 as recorder) VIDEO IN Y/S-Y/CPST R-Y/S-C B-Y AC IN AUDIO IN 1/3 2/4 REF.VIDEO IN(SD/HD) Y/CPST VIDEO OUT...
Product Brochure (HVR-1500A_Brochure Final 3-08)
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HVR-1500A Digital HD Videocassette Recorder www.sony.com/HDV The monitor image is simulated.
HVR-1500A Digital HD Videocassette Recorder www.sony.com/HDV The monitor image is simulated.
Product Brochure (HVR-1500A_Brochure Final 3-08)
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...Level of Functionality and Robustness to choose between either a 1080i or a 720P system. Inheriting the design concept of the market-acclaimed DSR-1500A, the HVR-1500A offers the same convenient features that allow DV recordings to be up-converted to 1080i or 720P signals, and 1080i HDV recordings to be ...format DV playback, and a rich set of the Sony HDV Series. This allows operators to integrate DV and HDV source footage and assets into the same HD editing system, and gives them the flexibility to HDV Productions - The HVR-1500A can also be cross-converted to digital SDI and ...
...Level of Functionality and Robustness to choose between either a 1080i or a 720P system. Inheriting the design concept of the market-acclaimed DSR-1500A, the HVR-1500A offers the same convenient features that allow DV recordings to be up-converted to 1080i or 720P signals, and 1080i HDV recordings to be ...format DV playback, and a rich set of the Sony HDV Series. This allows operators to integrate DV and HDV source footage and assets into the same HD editing system, and gives them the flexibility to HDV Productions - The HVR-1500A can also be cross-converted to digital SDI and ...
Product Brochure (HVR-1500A_Brochure Final 3-08)
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...size cassettes) can be converted from the outset to 16:9. Up-conversion Capability With the optional HVBK-1520 Format Converter Board installed, the HVR-1500A has an up -converting the DV recording, the aspect ratio displayed can also be selected from the HD-SDI interface. *5 There may ...system) and 1,440 horizontal pixels. This tape is not available. Versatile Recording & Playback Switchable Recording -HDV 1080i/DVCAM/DV and 60i/50i The HVR-1500A can be selected from the HD-SDI interface. DV (LP) mode is compatible with the HDV, DVCAM, and DV formats. Long Recording Time...
...size cassettes) can be converted from the outset to 16:9. Up-conversion Capability With the optional HVBK-1520 Format Converter Board installed, the HVR-1500A has an up -converting the DV recording, the aspect ratio displayed can also be selected from the HD-SDI interface. *5 There may ...system) and 1,440 horizontal pixels. This tape is not available. Versatile Recording & Playback Switchable Recording -HDV 1080i/DVCAM/DV and 60i/50i The HVR-1500A can be selected from the HD-SDI interface. DV (LP) mode is compatible with the HDV, DVCAM, and DV formats. Long Recording Time...
Product Brochure (HVR-1500A_Brochure Final 3-08)
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...to connect with a 6-pin i.LINK®*8 *9 interface. AES/EBU Interface For professional digital audio needs, the HVR-1500A offers AES/EBU digital audio inputs/outputs. It is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that are down -converted and output from the i.LINK interface. †6 Selectable via ...systems such as the HDCAM® and XDCAM® HD systems. The HVR-1500A can act as a recorder that include an i.LINK connection, please contact your nearest Sony office. *9 DVCAM/DV signals fed to the HVR-1500A's i.LINK interface cannot be up -converted to HDV signals for recording ...
...to connect with a 6-pin i.LINK®*8 *9 interface. AES/EBU Interface For professional digital audio needs, the HVR-1500A offers AES/EBU digital audio inputs/outputs. It is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that are down -converted and output from the i.LINK interface. †6 Selectable via ...systems such as the HDCAM® and XDCAM® HD systems. The HVR-1500A can act as a recorder that include an i.LINK connection, please contact your nearest Sony office. *9 DVCAM/DV signals fed to the HVR-1500A's i.LINK interface cannot be up -converted to HDV signals for recording ...
Product Brochure (HVR-1500A_Brochure Final 3-08)
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...incorporates a head cleaner to +0.5 times normal play speed is supported in HDV mode) With an editing controller, such as the Sony RM-280 Editing Controller, the HVR-1500A provides a convenient color picture search function for professional video production. These cleaners improve the reliability of the drum heads. Three ...Playback speed x24 x8 x1 x1/5 x1/10 x1/30 Forward frame-by -frame picture search, as well as the Sony RM-280 Editing Controller, the HVR-1500A can also be adjusted. This enables the VTR to automatically rewind the tape to start and stop index points can provide...
...incorporates a head cleaner to +0.5 times normal play speed is supported in HDV mode) With an editing controller, such as the Sony RM-280 Editing Controller, the HVR-1500A provides a convenient color picture search function for professional video production. These cleaners improve the reliability of the drum heads. Three ...Playback speed x24 x8 x1 x1/5 x1/10 x1/30 Forward frame-by -frame picture search, as well as the Sony RM-280 Editing Controller, the HVR-1500A can also be adjusted. This enables the VTR to automatically rewind the tape to start and stop index points can provide...
Product Brochure (HVR-1500A_Brochure Final 3-08)
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... board) 6 This allows the VTR to editing. Professional Control RS-422A Control The HVR-1500A is equipped with an RS-422A interface, which is dependent on compatible editing controllers, please contact your nearest Sony office. Time Code Input/Output The HVR-1500A has a time code input/output capability to synchronize time code when making tape...
... board) 6 This allows the VTR to editing. Professional Control RS-422A Control The HVR-1500A is equipped with an RS-422A interface, which is dependent on compatible editing controllers, please contact your nearest Sony office. Time Code Input/Output The HVR-1500A has a time code input/output capability to synchronize time code when making tape...
Product Brochure (HVR-1500A_Brochure Final 3-08)
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...HDV/HDCAM/DV Linear Editing System Tape (HDV/DV) Tape (HDCAM) HVR-1500A HD-SDI HDCAM Recorder RS-422A RS-422A RM-280 Editing Controller HD Security System HD-SDI Remote Camera (BRC Series) HVR-1500A Tape (HDV) Accessories HDV/XDCAM HD/DV Production System i.LINK Interface...i.LINK Interface Nonlinear Editing System Tape (HDV/DV) HVR-1500A HD Nonlinear Editing System Tape F35 (HDCAM-SR) HDW-F900R Tape (HDCAM) SRW-5000 HD-SDI HVR-1500A Shooting NLE i.LINK Interface Nonlinear Editing System Tape (HDV) HVR-1500A HVBK-1520 Format Converter Board HVBK-1505 Analog Input ...
...HDV/HDCAM/DV Linear Editing System Tape (HDV/DV) Tape (HDCAM) HVR-1500A HD-SDI HDCAM Recorder RS-422A RS-422A RM-280 Editing Controller HD Security System HD-SDI Remote Camera (BRC Series) HVR-1500A Tape (HDV) Accessories HDV/XDCAM HD/DV Production System i.LINK Interface...i.LINK Interface Nonlinear Editing System Tape (HDV/DV) HVR-1500A HD Nonlinear Editing System Tape F35 (HDCAM-SR) HDW-F900R Tape (HDCAM) SRW-5000 HD-SDI HVR-1500A Shooting NLE i.LINK Interface Nonlinear Editing System Tape (HDV) HVR-1500A HVBK-1520 Format Converter Board HVBK-1505 Analog Input ...