Sony HVR-M25U - Manual (Page 5)

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Built-in, 2.7-inch *2 Type, Clear Photo LCD Plus TM
Monitor
The HVR-M25U is equipped with a 2.7-inch* 2 type widescreen
color LCD monitor with a high resolution of 211,200 dots. It
adopts a newly developed Clear Photo LCD Plus panel, which
provides enhanced brightness and a higher level of color
reproduction than that used in the DSR-25. This LCD monitor
allows operators to view the input source during recording, and
check the playback picture in a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio.
Setup menus, VTR/audio settings, and audio level meters can
also be displayed.
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)
Output
The HVR-M25U comes equipped with a HDMI interface that is
widely used in consumer electronics devices such as HDTV
monitors. This interface allows the HVR-M25U to transfer non-
compressed, high-definition digital video and audio to other
HDMI-equipped devices via a single cable.
DUPLICATE PLUS
The DUPLICATE PLUS function makes it easy to copy video and
audio from an i.LINK compatible VTR or camcorder onto the
HVR-M25U – along with the original time code. Operators
simply connect the two devices together via their interfaces
and press the DUPLICATE PLUS function and Play buttons on
the front panel of the HVR-M25U. The copying will then begin.
This function can also be used for copying the content of
multiple tapes onto a single tape, which is convenient when
you need to compile multiple mini cassette tapes onto a
single standard cassette tape. Another unique feature of the
DUPLICATE PLUS function is the ability to selectively copy
portions of material recorded in a designated format from a
tape that contains mixed-format recordings. For example,
you can choose to copy only HDV format recordings from a
tape that includes DVCAM and DV video as well. This
DUPLICATE PLUS function is available for any recordable
formats (HDV/DVCAM/DV SP).
MARKER BURN
The MARKER BURN function of the HVR-M25U allows the 4:3
marker to be superimposed onto video output – whether it is
displayed on the LCD monitor or output via the analog
component, S-video, or composite connectors. This function is
available when displaying 16:9 signals or down-converted
signals in letter box or squeeze mode. It is particularly useful
when making work tapes for editing in both 16:9 and 4:3
aspect ratios.
HVR-M25U FEATURES
Time Counter
The HVR-M25U has a time counter display function that allows
time data such as time codes, user bits, and count values of the
counter to be displayed on the LCD monitor. Furthermore,
operators can customize how this data appears on their display
by selecting its size, position, and color via the menu. It is also
possible to output video with superimposed time data via the
analog component, S-video, or composite connectors.
Time Code Preset
The time code of the HVR-M25U can be 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
the time code, user bits can also be set.
Status Check
At the touch of the STATUS CHECK button of the HVR-M25U,
operators can display the menu settings for Audio Level Meter,
Output Signal, Assign Button, and Custom Repeat on the LCD
monitor – allowing for easy status or setting checks during
recording, playback, and source feeding.
Assign Buttons
The buttons for INDEX, COUNTER RESET, and AUDIO DUB on
the front panel of the HVR-M25U can be used as “Assign
Buttons”, to which operators can assign another frequently
used function from any of the following: HDV/DV CONVERT,
HDMI/COMPONENT, END SEARCH, DATA CODE, ALLSCAN
MODE, COLOR BAR, SEARCH SELECT, SEARCH +, SEARCH -,
COUNTER SIZE, COUNTER COLOR, and FF/REW SPEED.
All Scan Mode
The All Scan Mode of the HVR-M25U is similar to the Under
Scan Mode of ordinary monitors, in that it displays all effective
scanning lines in the LCD monitor when the 1080i mode is
selected. This is useful if you want to check pictures for web
applications, for example. The All Scan Mode can be easily
recalled at the touch of a button if you pre-assign it to one of
the three “Assign Buttons”.
HVR-M15U FEATURE
Compact, Unique Design
The HVR-M15U is compact, with a small footprint that enables
it to be deployed in existing
work environments without
disruption. It is also unique in
that it can be placed either
horizontally or vertically.
HVR-M15U
Cassette Compartment Lid Open