Sony HVR-V1U Brochure & Specs page 2

Adding 1080-24p/30p Image Capture
to the Sony HDV Family of Camcorders
– the HVR-V1U HDV Camcorder
Since their sensational debut in 2004, Sony HDV TM products adopting the HDV 1080i
specification have provided and continue to provide cost-effective HD program
production. With high picture performance and superb functionality, they are trusted
around the world for a wide range of HD applications.
In line with its commitment to the HDV format, Sony introduces the HVR-V1U
– a stunning new model that extends the HDV line-up into the world of digital cinema
and drama productions.
The HVR-V1U offers 24p and 30p progressive scanning, in addition to 60i interlaced.
The images captured at 24p are recorded on tape at a 60i field rate through means of
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2-3 pull-down. Using a compatible nonlinear editor* , this 2-3 sequence is recognized,
allowing precise 24p editing of the HDV material. The 2-3 pull-down approach also allows
the HVR-V1U to be easily integrated into existing HDV systems operating in 60i mode.
In its compact, lightweight, and ergonomically designed chassis, the HVR-V1U camcorder
integrates advanced technologies such as the newly developed 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor TM
imaging system – which is only made possible by Sony's industry-leading semiconductor
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technology – and a stunning optical 20x Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T ® zoom lens. Such
features enable operators to capture vibrant, highly detailed HDV images with an extreme
level of mobility, ease of use, and operational comfort suited for any shooting scenario.
In addition to HDV 1080i recording and playback, the camcorder also offers DVCAM TM /DV
recording and playback capabilities, as well as digital down-conversion of recordings
made in HDV 1080i. These bridges between HD and SD allow the camcorder to be used
in any DV-compatible system, whether it uses the HDV, DVCAM, or DV format.
And for even greater power, the optional HVR-DR60 Hard Disk Recording Unit – which is
optimized for use on the HVR-V1U camcorder – streamlines the subsequent editing and
archiving processes.
Adding this unit allows images captured by the camcorder to be simultaneously recorded to
tape and hard disk. After a shoot is complete, simply connecting the HVR-DR60 to a
compatible nonlinear editing system provides quick access to files from the editing software
and completely eliminates the time-consuming digitizing process. With a maximum
recording time of 4.5 hours on the HVR-DR60, this hybrid tape and hard disk recording
system offers a multitude of benefits for shooting, editing, and archiving SD and HD material.
Available at a price comparable to Sony DVCAM handheld camcorders, the HVR-V1U
offers new creative shooting opportunities to both the HD and SD worlds.
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Please contact your nearest Sony office or authorized dealer for a listing of compatible nonlinear editors.
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