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HDV 1080i (16:9)
DVCAM/DV (4:3)
Squeeze
Letterbox
Edge crop
PROFESSIONAL FEATURES
Switchable Recording and
Playback – HDV 1080i/DVCAM/DV
The HVR-V1P can switch between HDV 1080i,
DVCAM, and DV*
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recording, providing the full
flexibility to record in either standard- or high-
definition format according to different
production needs.
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The HVR-V1P supports DV SP mode only;
DV LP mode is not available.
Down-conversion Playback Capabilities
The HVR-V1P has a built-in down-conversion capability,
allowing 1080i recordings to be output as 576i signals.
The 576i signals can be output from the i.LINK*
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connector.
In addition, these signals can also be output from either the
analog component, composite, or S-Video connectors.
This allows 1080i recordings to be edited using nonlinear
editing systems running DV editing software, and viewing the
1080i recording on an SD monitor.
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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, or Edge crop.*
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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.
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Letterbox mode is not available from the i.LINK connector.
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Edge crop mode from the i.LINK connector will be available by a firmware
upgrade. For details, please contact your nearest Sony office or authorized dealer.
16:9 Widescreen Acquisition in
DVCAM and DV Formats
When recording in DVCAM and DV formats, standard-
definition images can be captured in either 16:9 or 4:3
aspect ratio.
2-channel XLR Audio Input
The HVR-V1P has two XLR audio input connectors for
connecting professional microphones or for receiving
external-line audio sources. Microphone power of
approximately 48 V can be supplied for the external
condenser microphone. INPUT 1 audio can be recorded
either on CH1 only or on both CH1 and CH2 audio tracks.
Time Code Preset
The time code can be manually preset using any number in
H/M/S/F (hours/minutes/seconds/frames) to record desired
tape-position information. The time code mode can be
selected between “REC RUN” and “FREE RUN”. In addition
to time code, user bits can also be set and recorded.
Recording, Playback and Down-conversion Formats
i.LINK
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Analog
Component
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HDMI
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2
2
Analog
Composite
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S-Video
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Playback/
Down Conversion
Format
1080/50i
576/50i (SQ/EC)
576/50i (LB)
576/50i
Recording
Format
HDV1080i
DVCAM/DV
(576/50i)
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: Either 1 or 2 or 3 connection is available. When cables are connected to these outputs,
the connection with a smaller number has priority.
SQ=Sqeeze, EC=Edge Crop, LB=Letter Box
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