Sony HVR-M25U Brochure & Specs page 4

HVR-M25U & HVR-M15U FEATURES
Down-conversion Playback Capabilities
The HVR-M25U/M15U 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 also be output via the
VTR's HDMI (on the HVR-M25U), analog component, S-video, or
composite connector. 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-M25U), and output via the VTR's HDMI
(on the HVR-M25U) 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*
HDV 1080i (16:9)
Recording, Playback and Down-conversion Formats
60i Mode
Recording
Input
Format
1080/60i HDV 1080i
i.LINK
480/60i DVCAM/DV SP
Analog Composite
S-Video
O: Available O: Available only for HVR-M25U
50i Mode
Recording
Input
Format
1080/50i HDV 1080i
i.LINK
576/50i DVCAM/DV SP
Analog Composite
S-Video
O: Available O: Available only for HVR-M25U
* The HDMI connector cannot output video and audio signals with copyright protection signals.
*5 When outputting down-converted signals in the 4:3 aspect ratio via an i.LINK connector, the Letterbox mode cannot be selected. *6 Insert and assemble editing using
HDV material is not recommended with the HVR-M25U/M15U. 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. *7 The HVR-M25U/M15U ignores any blank or index point in the first 20 seconds of the tape.
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, and Edge Crop.
DVCAM/DV (4:3)
Squeeze Letterbox Edge crop
Output
Playback/ Analog Analog
S-Video
Down Conversion Format Component Composite
1080/60i ● ● – –
720/60P – –
480/60P ● ● – –
480/60i ● ● ● ● ● ●
: Available only for HVR-M25U in playback mode
Output
Playback/ Analog Analog
S-Video
Down Conversion Format Component Composite
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1080/50i – –
720/50P – –
576/50P ● ● – –
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576/50i
: Available only for HVR-M25U in playback mode
Edge Crop Adjust (HVR-M25U only)
When down-converting signals in the Edge Crop mode, the
HVR-M25U'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.
(Images simulated)
i.LINK Interface
The HVR-M25U/M15U is equipped with a 4-pin i.LINK interface.
This allows for one cable digital transfer*
command signals to a compatible connected VTR or nonlinear
i.LINK HDMI*
editing system in HDV, DVCAM, or DV format.
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Time Code Copy from External Devices
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When the HVR-M25U/M15U 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
i.LINK HDMI*
signals. This is effective when downloading edited material
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from nonlinear editors or creating dubs from other VTRs.
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Auto Repeat and Custom Repeat
The HVR-M25U/M15U 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
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there* . In addition, the HVR-M25U 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.
Color Bar and 1-kHz Audio Tone Signal Output
The HVR-M25U/M15U can output three types of color bar via
the i.LINK interface, HDMI, analog component, S-video, and composite
connectors, as well as an audio tone signal of 1 kHz via the i.LINK,
HDMI, and analog audio connectors. These are useful when checking
the system conditions.
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