Other Features - Sony HVR-HD1000U User Manual

Other Features

Long Operating Time With
infoLITHIUM TM L Series Battery
The HVR-HD1000U camcorder uses standard
infoLITHIUM L series batteries, like the DSR-PD170,
HVR-Z1U, and HVR-V1U. With the NP-F970, a
maximum operating time of approximately 10 hours
can be achieved thanks to the power management
system and low power consumption of the
ClearVid CMOS Sensor.
Smooth Slow Rec
The Smooth Slow Rec function of the HVR-HD1000U camcorder
enables slow-motion playback by capturing images at four times
faster than the normal field rate (240 fields/s). In this mode,
Diverse Range of Photo-creation Functions
While the HVR-HD1000U doesn't contain all the features you'd find in a higher end professional camcorders, such as DVCAM recording/playback,
XLR audio connectors, and TC preset menu, it does boast a diverse range of photo-creation functions. These photo-creation functions are available
at the touch of a button. You can store high-quality still images on Memory Stick Duo
content, news, etc.
*8 Memory Stick Duo media is not supplied.
Photo Mode
In Photo mode of the HVR-HD1000U camcorder, you can take
6.1-megapixel, 2848 x 2136-quality, 4:3-aspect images.
Dual Rec
You can take 4.6-megapixel (16:9-aspect) photos while you are
shooting HDV video simply by pressing the photo button.
Workflow Using HDV Shooting and Photo Data Creation
For working videographers starting out with a limited budget, the HVR-HD1000U camcorder provides flexibility and an amazing
selection of features like HDV shooting and photo data creation. Even if you are still using SD for your projects, HD is the way of
the future. Down-conversion allows you to shoot in HD to create a high-quality master tape and still use your existing DV nonlinear
editing system and SD display monitor for playback and viewing.
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HVR-HD1000U
6.1M (Photo Mode)
4.6M (Dual Rec)
Capturing
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Down converted DV
HDV
[Workflow chart]
1 Shoot the original footage in HDV mode.
2
Create photo images using the photo data creation functions.
3
Make a photo album for your client using the photo data.
quad-speed images are captured for three seconds, stored in the
built-in buffer memory, and then recorded to tape (in either HDV or DV
format) as slow-motion pictures lasting 12 seconds.*
*7 When using this function, the resolution of the camera image is decreased.
Sounds can not be recorded while shooting in this mode.
Super NightShot
Function
NP-F970 (optional)
The Super NightShot
function of the
HVR-HD1000U camcorder
uses a built-in infrared light emitter that allows you to record an object in
zero lux light levels. It also enables night-time monitoring and surveillance
Capturing from recorded video
In case you missed the perfect timing for your still photo while
videotaping, you can capture and save still frames from recorded
video by just pressing the photo button of the HVR-HD1000U
camcorder during playback. HDV footage will give you a
1.2-megapixel, 1440 x 810 pixel still image of that magic moment.
Memory Stick Duo
Printing
For disc label /
jacket design
DV non-liner editing
HDV non-liner editing
4 Edit your HDV recordings in the down-converted DV signal format.
5
Use your edited content and photo data for standard DVD/tape making.
6
Use the original HDV footage for HD-quality Blu-ray Disc
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TM media* 8 , and then use them to design DVD cases, website
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Photo Album
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Blu-ray Disc™.
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TM making
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Client
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