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12 3/8 (313.7)

5 (125.1)

3 1/2 (88.1)

9 1/8 (230.1)

5 3/8 (134.7)

7 (174.8)

4 1/8 (102.7)

2 3/4 (68.9)

3 1/8 (78.9)

SPECIFICATIONS

Camera section

Lens

Focus
Imaging device
Picture elements

Shutter speed 

Minimum illumination

VTR section

Recording format
Play out/Down conversion format

Tape speed

Playback/Recording time

Fast forward/Rewind time

Input/Output connectors

Audio/Video input/output

Component video output

HDV/DV input/output
XLR audio input
Headphone
MIC 
LANC
USB

Built-in input/output devices

LCD viewfinder
LCD monitor
Microphone 
Speaker

General

Weight
Power requirements

Power consumption

Operating temperature
Storage temperature

Supplied accessories

HDV/DV SP
DVCAM
HDV/DV SP
DVCAM

HDV
DVCAM/DV

Auto, manual, spot focus (touch panel control)
1-chip, 1/3-inch type primary color CMOS sensor
Approx. 2,969,000 pixels (total)

1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/90, 1/100, 1/125, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/725, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000,
1/6000, 1/10000 s 
7 lx with F1.8

1080/60i, 480/60i
1080/60i, 480/60i, 480/60P
Max. 18.812 mm/s with PHDVM-63DM cassette
Max. 28.218 mm/s with PHDVM-63DM cassette
Max. 63 min with PHDVM-63DM cassette
Max. 41 min with PHDVM-63DM cassette

Approx. 2 min 40 s with PHDVM-63DM cassette (using a fully charged battery)
Approx. 1 min 45 s with PHDVM-63DM cassette (using an AC adaptor)

COMPONENT OUT jack
Y: 1 Vp-p (0.3 V, sync negative), 75 

unbalanced

Pr/Pb (Cr/Cb): 700 mVp-p (75% color bar)

i.LINK interface (IEEE 1394, 4-pin connector S100)
XLR 3-pin female x 2, 327 mV, -60 dBu: 3 k , +40 dBu: 10.8 k

Ω

, power supply: approx. 48 V

Stereo minijack (

φ

3.5 mm) x 1

Minijack x 1, 0.388 mV, low impedance with DC 2.5 to 3.0 V, output impedance 6.8 k

Ω

(

φ

3.5 mm), stereo type

Stereo mini-minijack (

φ

2.5 mm) x 1

Mini-B x 1

0.44-inch type, approx. 252,000 (1120 x 225) pixels , hybrid type, 16:9 aspect ratio 
2.7-inch type, approx. 123,200 (560 x 220) pixels, hybrid type, 16:9 aspect ratio
Stereo type, noise reduction on/off

φ

16 mm

Approx. 1 lb 7 oz (670 g) (camcorder only)
DC 7.2 V (battery pack), DC 8.4 V (AC adaptor)
Approx. 5.6 W (recording mode with LCD viewfinder on)
Approx. 5.1 W (recording mode with LCD viewfinder on)
32 to 104 °F (0 to 40 °C)
-4 to 140 °F (-20 to +60 °C)

* These values are calculated to be equivalent to the 35 mm film.

unit: inches (mm)

Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T

*

zoom lens, 10x (optical),

f = 5.1 to 51 mm
f = 40 to 400 mm in 16:9 mode and 49.3 to 493 mm in 4:3 mode (full scan mode on)*
f = 41 to 480 mm in 16:9 mode and 50 to 590 mm in 4:3 mode (full scan mode off)*
f = 40 to 400 mm in 16:9 mode and 37 to 370 mm in 4:3 mode (still picture mode)*
f = 1.8 to 2.1, filter diameter: 37 mm

A/V OUT jack, 10-pin connector
Composite video: 1 Vp-p, 75 

unbalanced, sync negative

Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 

unbalanced, sync negative

C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 

unbalanced

Audio: 327 mV, input impedance more than 47 k , output impedance less than 2.2 k

AC-L15 AC adaptor, power code, NP-FM50 InfoLITHIUM rechargeable battery pack, lens hood with lens cover, RMT-831 wireless
Remote Commander unit, A/V connecting cable with S video, component video cable, USB cable, Memory Stick Duo (16 MB),
Memory Stick Duo adaptor, ECM-NV1 monaural electret condenser microphone, XLR audio adaptor, shoulder strap, operating
instructions

Summary of Contents for HDV HVR-A1U

Page 1: ...Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HVR A1U ...

Page 2: ...e is at a premium or extreme mobility is required This camcorder is equipped with a newly developed 1 3 inch type 2 97 megapixel total CMOS sensor and an all new Enhanced Imaging ProcessorTM that optimizes the performance of the CMOS sensor providing outstanding high definition picture quality In addition to HDV 1080i recording and playback this camcorder offers the DVCAMTM DV recording and playba...

Page 3: ...the proven DV family of formats the HDV format has from the outset been developed for compatibility with all grades of DV videocassette tape This allows operators to use high grade DV videocassette tapes for applications where high robustness is critical or consumer grade videocassette tapes for more economical operations For heavy duty applications a new high grade mini cassette tape has been dev...

Page 4: ...MOS sensors due to advantages such as its unique pixel design which optimizes the photo sensor area in each pixel and advanced noise reduction technique Another key advantage of this CMOS sensor is its high speed processing capability Since data captured using a single CMOS sensor for high definition format recording is extremely large it would take considerable time to transfer and process by tra...

Page 5: ...e HVR A1U supports DV SP mode only no support for DV LP mode Down conversion Playback Capabilities The HVR A1U can convert material from 1080i down to 480i and output these video signals through its i LINK 4 interface In addition these signals can also be output via either analog component composite or S Video connectors This allows editing of recorded material with a nonlinear editing system usin...

Page 6: ...yles Zoom lever located on the camera body Zoom focus ring located on the lens body allows fine adjustments in zoom position Zoom buttons located on the LCD monitor convenient for low angle shooting Supplied wireless Remote Commander unit Exposure Lever The HVR A1U enables exposure control both manually and automatically The Exposure Lever provides two types of exposure control Manual exposure con...

Page 7: ...e transition progress can be checked using an indicator displayed on the LCD monitor In addition a start timer function is also available for the Shot Transition function helping to prevent operators from missing a shot This function is very useful when complex camera settings are required during the scene transition for example when shooting subjects moving from the background to the foreground o...

Page 8: ... charge level and its current remaining recording time on the LCD monitor with the touch of a button when the power is turned off Super Night ShotTM allows operators to capture images in black and white using a built in infrared light even in no light conditions Skin Tone Detail reduces detailed signal for skin color smoothening the reproduction of human skin Black Stretch allows more contrast to ...

Page 9: ...ale x 2 327 mV 60 dBu 3 k 40 dBu 10 8 kΩ power supply approx 48 V Stereo minijack φ3 5 mm x 1 Minijack x 1 0 388 mV low impedance with DC 2 5 to 3 0 V output impedance 6 8 kΩ φ3 5 mm stereo type Stereo mini minijack φ2 5 mm x 1 Mini B x 1 0 44 inch type approx 252 000 1120 x 225 pixels hybrid type 16 9 aspect ratio 2 7 inch type approx 123 200 560 x 220 pixels hybrid type 16 9 aspect ratio Stereo ...

Page 10: ...rements are approximate Sony DVCAM Memory Stick Duo DigitalMaster Enhanced Imaging Processor SteadyShot HD Codec Engine i LINK InfoLITHIUM Remote Commander Shot Transition Cinematone Gamma Cineframe and Night Shot are trademarks of Sony HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan Limited Vario Sonnar T is a trademark of Carl Zeiss AG Sony Electronics Inc 1 S...

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