DV non-linear editing system, while retaining
a HD master on the tape for future use.
Furthermore, the HVR-HD1000E offers a DV
recording mode (4:3 or 16:9*
4
), which can
provide a recording time of approximately 120 minutes in LP mode.*
5
1/2.9-inch ClearVid CMOS Sensor
TM
The next generation of Sony imaging sensor, the ClearVid CMOS
Sensor used in the HVR-HD1000E camcorder, is quite unique and
different from current CMOS technology.
The ClearVid CMOS Sensor uses a unique pixel layout rotated
45 degrees to provide high resolution and high sensitivity. This pixel
layout technology is also used in higher end professional camcorders.
The ClearVid CMOS Sensor, coupled with an Enhanced Imaging
Processor
TM
(EIP), generates stunning images. Moreover, thanks to
the CMOS technology, bright objects do not cause vertical smear.
Optical 10x zoom by
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonner T
*
TM
lens
The HVR-HD1000E camcorder can adapt to a wide
range of shooting situations and features a
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonner T
*
lens with 10x optical zoom,
as featured on higher end professional HDV camcorders.
The T
*
lens coating suppresses unwanted
reflections and faithfully reproduces colors for
professional-looking results.
High-quality Imaging System
Super SteadyShot
TM
(Optical) Image Stabilizer
The Super SteadyShot (Optical) feature of the HVR-HD1000E is an
image stabilizer using an active optical lens method that functions
without any deterioration
in image quality. The
lens itself shifts vertically
and horizontally to
compensate for the
polarized light axis in
real time.
HD can be Recorded on
an Inexpensive DV Cassette Tape
Video and television technology, as well as viewer
preferences, are moving from standard definition
(SD) to high definition (HD) - just like black and white television
moved to color in the past.
HD has almost twice the number of scanning lines available than
SD. This means you can see much sharper detail and finer image
quality when your work is viewed on a HD display monitor.
The HVR-HD1000E adopts the HDV format for HD recording.
The HDV format allows you to shoot approximate 63minutes of HD
video on a miniDV cassette tape*
1
.
There are two standards of HDV format. One is HDV720p and the
other is HDV1080i, which has 1,080 scanning lines and is used by
most broadcasters already using HD. Sony has adopted the
HDV1080i standard for all its HDV products. *
2
*1 When the PHDVM-63DM miniDV cassette tape is used. The PHDVM-63DV is
recommended for the HDV recording mode. The recording data rate of HDV1080i format
is almost the same as that of DV format.
*2 This brochure refers to the HDV1080i specification as the HDV format.
Full Compatibility with your Current DV System
The HVR-HD1000E offers benefits for SD productions, as well as HD.
It is easy to use HDV recordings for your current DV editing work.
The HVR-HD1000E has a down-conversion feature that outputs
converted DV signals through the i.LINK connector*
3
to your current
*3 i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394
connector. Not all products with an i.LINK connector will necessarily communicate with each
other. For information on compatibility, operating conditions, and proper connection, please
refer to the documentation supplied with any device with an i.LINK connector. For information
on devices that include an i.LINK connection, please contact your nearest Sony office.
*4 Squeezed recording.
*5 When a DVM80PRL standard miniDV cassette tape is used. If you record in LP mode,
pictures may appear mosaic-like or sound may be interrupted when you play back the tape on
other camcorders or VCRs.
*6 Letter box mode is not available from the i.LINK connector.
HDV - the Accessible HD Recording Format
HVR-DR60 Brings HDV to IT Workflows
The optional external HVR-DR60 Hard Disk
Recording Unit gives you a hybrid
operation, where video and audio is
recorded simultaneously to hard disk drive
(HDD) and tape. The HDV or DV images
are recorded as movie files in the HDD for
quick nonlinear editing, enabling the
operator to archive the source tape as
soon as the shoot is finished.
HDV1080i
DV
DV (LP)
HD (16:9)
SD (4:3)
1,080
lines
Down
conversion
i.LINK /
Analog output
Picture Quality
SD Editing / Monitoring (4:3)
HD Recording (16:9)
Squeeze
Letter Box*
6
Edge Crop
HVR-DR60
(Hard Disk Recording Unit)
with T
*
coating
without T
*
coating
ClearVid CMOS Sensor
Vertical smear
ClearVid CMOS Sensor
CCD
• Larger pixel size
• Unique 45˚ angle
pixel layout
576
lines
HDV Recording
DV Recording
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