Sony HVR 1500A

Switchable Recording: HDV 1080i/DVCAM/DV and 60i/50i, The HVR-1500A can be switched between HDV 1080i*, DVCAM and DV (SP)** recording modes, providing full flexibility to record in either standard definition or high definition depending on your production needs. In addition, it can be switched between 50i and 60i systems, eliminating the need for two separate VTRs, one for each standard.

Playback Compatibility with DV (25 Mb/s) Family Formats, For operational versatility, the HVR-1500A is designed to play back DV (25 Mb/s) family format recorded tapes without a mechanical adaptor and without having to switch playback modes on the menu. DVCPRO⿢ 25 recorded tapes (M-size cassettes) can also be played back.

Up-conversion Capability, With the optional HVBK-1520 Format Converter Board installed, the HVR-1500A has an up-conversion capability that allows DV recordings and SD signals* fed to the HVR-1500A to be converted to 1080i or 720P signals and then output** from the HD-SDI interface. This allows DV recordings to be integrated into existing HD editing systems that support the 1080i or 720P format. When up-converting the DV recording, the aspect ratio displayed can be converted from 4:3 to 16:9. Display modes can be selected from Squeeze, Edge Crop, or Letterbox.

HD-SDI Interface, The HVR-1500A provides HD-SDI input/output capability. 1080/60i (59.94 fields/s) or 1080/50i HD-SDI signal can be input in real time and these HDV recordings can be output in normal playback and search modes. Analogue component or analogue composite signals that are down-converted from 1080i HDV recordings can also be output from the HD-SDI interface. 720/60P (59.94 frames/s) and 720/50P signals that are up-converted from DV recordings or cross-converted from 1080i HDV recordings can also be output from the HD-SDI interface in normal playback and search modes. Time code and audio signals are embedded in this HD-SDI signal. This interface allows operators to record programmes directly from HD-SDI-based editing systems such as the HDCAM and XDCAM HD systems. The HVR-1500A can be utilized as a recorder that receives signals from a remote camera such as BRC Series camera. This interface also allows operators to integrate HDV footage and assets easily into existing HD-SDI-based editing systems.

SD-SDI Interface, The HVR-1500A also provides SD-SDI input*/output capability. Time code and audio signals are embedded in the SDI signal. This allows the HVR-1500A to connect with a wide variety of digital equipment including SDI-based editing systems

AES/EBU Interface, For professional digital audio needs, the HVR-1500A offers AES/EBU digital audio inputs/outputs.

Built-in 2.7-inch LCD Monitor, The HVR-1500A is equipped with a 2.7-inch* colour LCD monitor with a high resolution of 211 K dots. This allows operators to view the input source during recording and check the playback picture in a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio. It can also display the 4-channel audio level meters and time code, as well as setup menus for video, audio and VTR settings. Three different display modes can be selected.