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Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

HVR-Z1U

Summary of Contents for HVR-Z1U

Page 1: ...Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HVR Z1U ...

Page 2: ...ity of its 1080i recordings These features allow the HVR Z1U to be active immediately in current SD systems while also providing a step by step migration to the HD world operators can continue to acquire in DVCAM or DV and switch to the HDV as needed or acquire in HDV 1080i from the start and use the down conversion capability as required In addition to a unique camcorder body design and with its ...

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Page 4: ...fect than STANDARD Select SOFT to activate the SteadyShot functionality with softer effect than STANDARD Select WIDE CONV for the most effective SteadyShot functionality when the optional VCL HG0872 wide conversion lens is attached HDV 1080i Specification1 The HDV 1080i specification of the HDV format features 1080 effective scanning lines interlace scanning system and 1 440 horizontal pixels It a...

Page 5: ...ily 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 7 Insert and assemble editing using HDV material is not recommended with the HVR Z1U When video programs in...

Page 6: ...he transmissive LCD panel is well suited to dark conditions such as those found in the studio while the reflective LCD panel provides clear viewing in bright conditions such as under strong sunlight Simultaneous Operation of LCD Monitor and Viewfinder The LCD monitor and viewfinder can be used simultaneously The LCD monitor is located above and in front of the handle which places it on the same le...

Page 7: ...n the field can be assigned to six Assign Buttons push buttons allowing operators to make rapid changes under field conditions The assignable functions include AE Override Hyper Gain All Scan Mode White Balance Outdoor Level White Balance Outdoor Level Marker Back Light Spot Light Rec Review Fader white fader black fader Steady Shot Index Mark index recording Audio Dubbing DVCAM only Display and C...

Page 8: ...he time code should be preset because the time code is not copied External Record Control By connecting the HVR Z1U to an HDV 1080i DVCAM or DV compatible device such as a camcorder VTR or HDD recorder with an i LINK interface operators can control the HVR Z1U and its connected device externally to perform simultaneous recording and sequential recording Quick Rec 10 When operators do not want to m...

Page 9: ...setting six picture profiles are registered with recommended settings for typical shooting conditions The setting items include Color Level Color Phase Sharpness Skintone Detail Skintone Level AE Shift AGC Limit Auto Iris Limit White Balance Shift ATW Sensitivity Black Stretch Cinematone Gamma and Cineframe The default picture profiles include For recording in HDV For recording in DV For recording...

Page 10: ... and DV formats Cineframe 25 Cineframe 25 is used in 50i mode and can reproduce the picture movement like films of 25 frames second in HDV DVCAM and DV formats 12 Using Cineframe 24 or Cineframe 30 respectively Color Correction The Color Correction feature provides two functions for creative shooting The Color Extraction function can retain up to two desired colors of monitored pictures in the scr...

Page 11: ...or details please contact your nearest Sony office NP F570 F770 F970 InfoLITHIUM Rechargeable Battery Pack 2NP F970 InfoLITHIUM Rechargeable Battery Pack VCL HG0872 Wide Conversion Lens VF 72CPK PL Filter Kit HVL 20DW2 Battery Video Light VCT FXA Shoulder Brace VCT 1170RM Video Tripod with Remote Control LCS VCB Soft Carrying Case LCR FXA Rain Jacket LCH FXA Hard Carrying Case VMC IL4408A IL4415 I...

Page 12: ...door 3200 K outdoor 5800 K 7 steps 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 1 3 1 6 1 12 1 25 1 50 1 60 1 100 1 120 1 150 1 215 1 300 1 425 1 600 1 1000 1 1250 1 1750 1 2500 1 3500 1 6000 1 10000 s Auto manual 0 3 6 9 12 15 18 dB adjustable for H M and L gain positions 3 lx with F1 6 at 18 dB 1080 60i 1080 50i 480 60i...

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