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*5 When outputting down-converted signals in the 4:3 aspect ratio via an i.LINK connector, the Letterbox mode cannot be selected. *6 Insert and assemble editing using
HDV material is not recommended with the HVR-M25U/M15U. When video programs in the HDV format are transferred via the i.LINK interface and edited, transitions
from cut to cut may not be smooth. *7 The HVR-M25U/M15U ignores any blank or index point in the first 20 seconds of the tape.
i.LINK Interface
The HVR-M25U/M15U is equipped with a 4-pin i.LINK interface.
This allows for one cable digital transfer*
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of video, audio, and
command signals to a compatible connected VTR or nonlinear
editing system in HDV, DVCAM, or DV format.
Time Code Copy from External Devices
When the HVR-M25U/M15U records signals from the i.LINK
port, the time code that was recorded on the original tape can
be copied onto other tapes, along with the video and audio
signals. This is effective when downloading edited material
from nonlinear editors or creating dubs from other VTRs.
Auto Repeat and Custom Repeat
The HVR-M25U/M15U has a convenient auto repeat function.
This enables the VTR to automatically rewind the tape to either
the beginning of the tape, the first complete blank portion, or
an index point on the tape, and start playback again from
there*
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. In addition, the HVR-M25U has a Custom Repeat
function that allows operators to set the number of repeat
playbacks, the interval between each playback, and the hour at
which the playback should begin.
Color Bar and 1-kHz Audio Tone Signal Output
The HVR-M25U/M15U can output three types of color bar via
the i.LINK interface, HDMI, analog component, S-video, and composite
connectors, as well as an audio tone signal of 1 kHz via the i.LINK,
HDMI, and analog audio connectors. These are useful when checking
the system conditions.
HVR-M25U & HVR-M15U FEATURES
Edge Crop Adjust (HVR-M25U only)
When down-converting signals in the Edge Crop mode, the
HVR-M25U’s Edge Crop Adjust function is provided to adjust
the edge crop position. By displaying the edge crop marker on
the LCD monitor, operators can conveniently check the edge
crop position before outputting down-converted signals.
Down-conversion Playback Capabilities
The HVR-M25U/M15U can convert material from 1080i down to
480i and 576i, and output these video signals through its i.LINK
interface. In addition, these signals can also be output via the
VTR’s HDMI (on the HVR-M25U), analog component, S-video, or
composite connector. This allows users to edit recorded material
with a compatible nonlinear editing system using current DV
editing software, as well as record SD signals to an external VTR.
Video material can also be down-converted to 480P and 576P (as
well as 720P on the HVR-M25U), and output via the VTR’s HDMI
(on the HVR-M25U) or analog component video connector.
When down-converting these signals, the aspect ratio displayed
can be converted from 16:9 to 4:3. Display modes can be
selected from Squeeze, Letterbox*
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, and Edge Crop.
HDV 1080i (16:9)
DVCAM/DV (4:3)
Squeeze
Letterbox
Edge crop
Output
Playback/
Analog Analog
S-Video
i.LINK
HDMI*
Down Conversion Format Component Composite
1080/60i
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720/60P
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480/60P
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480/60i
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Recording
Format
Input
i.LINK
Analog Composite
S-Video
1080/60i
480/60i
HDV 1080i
DVCAM/DV SP
Recording, Playback and Down-conversion Formats
60i Mode
O:
Available
O
:
Available only for HVR-M25U
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Available only for HVR-M25U in playback mode
Output
Playback/
Analog Analog
S-Video
i.LINK
HDMI*
Down Conversion Format Component Composite
1080/50i
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720/50P
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576/50P
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576/50i
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Recording
Format
Input
i.LINK
Analog Composite
S-Video
1080/50i
576/50i
HDV 1080i
DVCAM/DV SP
50i Mode
O:
Available
O
:
Available only for HVR-M25U
:
Available only for HVR-M25U in playback mode
* The HDMI connector cannot output video and audio signals with copyright protection signals.
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