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3-993-538-13 (1)
Digital HD
Videocassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
The supplied CD-ROM includes Operating Instructions for the HVR-1500 digital
HD videocassette recorder (English, Japanese, French, German, Italian and
Spanish versions) in PDF format. For more details, see page 11, “Using the CD-
ROM Manual”.
HVR-1500
Sony Corporation
Printed in China
© 2006 Sony Corporation
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The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source Important Safety Instructions (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. � Read these instructions. � Keep these instructions. When installing the installation space must be secured in � Heed all warnings. consideration of the ventilation and service operation. � Follow all instructions. � Do not block the vents of the fans. � Do not use this apparatus near water. � Leave a space aro
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All interface cables used to connect peripherals must be For the customers in Taiwan only shielded in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. WARNING: THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR USA ONLY. If used in USA, use the UL LISTED power cord specified below. Voor de Klanten in Nederland DO NOT USE ANY OTHER POWER CORD. � Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in als klein chemisch afval (KCA). Plug Cap Parallel blade with ground pin
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AVERTISSEMENT WICHTIG Une pression acoustique excessive en provenance des Das Namensschild befindet sich auf der Unterseite des écouteurs ou du casque peut provoquer une baisse de l’acuité Gerätes. auditive. WARNUNG Pour utiliser ce produit en toute sécurité, évitez l’écoute 1.Verwenden Sie ein geprüftes Netzkabel (3-adriges prolongée à des pressions sonores excessives. Stromkabel)/einen geprüften Geräteanschluss/einen geprüften Stecker mit Schutzkontakten entsprechend den Pour les clients
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview Features............................................................................................8 HDV Format.......................................................................................... 8 DVCAM/DV Format............................................................................. 8 Variety of Interfaces.............................................................................. 9 Other Features ............................................
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Chapter 3 Recording and Playback Recording .......................................................................................41 Settings for Recording......................................................................... 41 Carrying out Recording ....................................................................... 43 Playback .........................................................................................45 Settings for Playback..............................................
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Chapter 7 Menus Menu Organization ........................................................................70 Menu Contents...............................................................................73 Setup Menu.......................................................................................... 73 Auto Mode (AUTO FUNCTION) Execution Menu ........................... 85 Changing Menu Settings...............................................................86 Buttons Used to Change Setting
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Chapter 1 Overview Overview 1 Chapter digital interface is i.LINK, allowing connection to HDV- supporting peripherals. Features High-performance down-conversion The HVR-1500 is a digital HD videocassette recorder, function 1) 2) using the HDV and DVCAM /DV formats. The video When playing a tape recorded in HDV format, down- signals are digitally processed as separate chrominance converted video can be output, allowing preview on and luminance signals (component video), to provide disp
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Chapter 1 Overview video and audio signals requires the optional HVBK-1505 Notes Analog Input Board. � The cue audio on a DVCPRO recorded tape cannot be played back. � Recording in DVCPRO format is not supported. Other Features � A DV (LP) recorded tape cannot be played back. Support for both 1080, 525/60i (NTSC) and Support for three cassette sizes 1080, 625/50i (PAL) formats There are two sizes of cassette: standard (L) and mini (S). This unit supports both 60i and 50i formats. You can
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Chapter 1 Overview Outputting or inputting timecode (LTC) to or from an (when HD is selected) outputs an HD color bar signal or external device is also possible using the TC IN/OUT black burst signal. connectors. For DVCAM format, VITC is also supported. Carry out these selections in the menus. This unit further supports embedded TC (RP188 LTC) for SD-SDI input and output. Option Board HVBK-1505 Analog Input Board Reference signal connection Installing this in the unit enables the following
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Chapter 1 Overview Using the CD-ROM Manual The supplied CD-ROM includes Operating Instructions for the HVR-1500 digital HD videocassette recorder (English, Japanese, French, German, Italian and Spanish versions) in PDF format. Preparations The following program must be installed on your computer in order to read the operating instructions contained on the CD-ROM. � Adobe Reader Version 6.0 or higher If Adobe Reader is not installed, you can download it from the following URL: http://ww
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Chapter 1 Overview Names and Functions of Parts Front Panel 6 Cassette compartment POWER EJECT 7 EJECT button 1 POWER switch LOCAL 9PIN i.LINK INPUT SELECT i.LINK VIDEO CH1 1/2 CH2 3/4 OVER OVER 60i 720 30p 720 60p HDV DVCAM 0 (DV) REC/PB LEVEL -12 1 2 3 4 -20 DISPLAY MENU ASSIGN RESET(NO) -30 -40 8 RESET (NO) button -60 TC VITC 48K TC 2 MONITOR SELECT button CH1 CH2 MONITOR COUNTER PRESET SET(YES) LEVEL VARIABLE EDIT MODE SELECT SELECT REPEAT 01:23:45:15 REC 9 SET (YES) button 3 LEVEL knob
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Chapter 1 Overview When the audio level meters are displayed on the LCD k MENU button monitor, the channel indicators below the level meters are Press this button to display the menu on the LCD monitor highlighted to indicate the channel selection. and the monitor screen. Press it again to exit the menu display. c LEVEL (audio level adjustment) knob This adjusts the volume of the audio output from the On how to use the menu, see Chapter 7, “Menus” (page PHONES jack. At the same time, it ad
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Chapter 1 Overview � Digital audio signal in AES/EBU format input to the A Video/audio input selection section AUDIO (AES/EBU) IN 1/2 connector � SDI audio signal input to the SDI IN connector � Audio test signal (selected with the INT AUDIO SG INPUT SELECT i.LINK VIDEO CH1 1/2 CH2 3/4 menu item (see page 82)) generated by the internal signal generator The selection made with this button is indicated in the input signal display (see page 17). d CH2 3/4 button When analog audio is selected
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Chapter 1 Overview B Audio input/output level control section 1 REC/PB LEVEL control knobs REC/PB LEVEL 1 2 3 4 VARIABLE REC PRESET PB 2 VARIABLE switch a REC/PB LEVEL (recording/playback audio level) control knobs These knobs used to control audio levels function differently depending on the setting of the VARIABLE switch as follows. VARIABLE Functions of control knobs switch setting PRESET Control knobs are not effective. The analog audio input/output levels are set to the reference l
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Chapter 1 Overview C LCD monitor Status display mode: 1 System frequency display 2 Audio level meters 7 Recording/playback signal format display OVER OVER 8 HD-SDI output format display 60i 720 30p 720 60p 0 COMPOSITE INPUT 9 Input signal display -12 CH-1 AES/EBU CH-2 ANALOG -20 COMPONENT SD OUTPUT -30 q; Output signal display -40 CH-1 / 2 -60 qa Cassette type TC VITC 48K CH1 CH2 EDIT MODE qs Time counter display 12:34:56:00 REPEAT 4 Repeat qd Audio mode indicator 6 VITC indicator 5 Time dat
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Chapter 1 Overview operation when the audio recording mode selected on Indicator in video Signal format this unit does not coincide with that of the loaded tape. area EDIT MODE: Lights when this unit is set in editing mode i.LINK:DV or The digital video and audio signals in such as assemble editing or insert editing under the 1) i.LINK-compliant DVCAM/DV format i.LINK: DVACAM control of either an editing control unit connected to are selected. the REMOTE connector or device connected to
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Chapter 1 Overview Notes Connectors Output signal � When i.LINK input is selected, the audio input signal is Y/CPST HD Y signal automatically input from the i.LINK connector, and no Pr/R-Y/S-C HD Pr signal indicator is displayed in audio area. Pb/B-Y/S-Y HD Pb signal � Recording in HDV format is not possible when SG is (SUPER) CPST Composite signal selected. Audio area indicators j Output signal display Indicates the channel selection for audio signal output Indicates the output video an
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Chapter 1 Overview n Monitor area LOCAL: Operate from the front panel or a remote control Displays the monitor video. unit connected to the CONTROL-S connector (SIRCS-compatible). o Superimposed text information 9PIN: Operate from an external device connected to the Displays the text information and supplementary status REMOTE connector (9PIN) on the rear panel. information set in the menu. i.LINK: Operate from an external device connected to the HDV/DV connector on the rear panel. For d
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Chapter 1 Overview � To cue up to point A or B: Timecode display Operation to carry out Display the value of (point B Press the
