Sony HVR-1500A - Manual (Page 5)

Picture Search (in HDV mode)
With an editing controller,
such as Sony’s RM-280
Edit Controller, the
HVR-1500A provides a
convenient colour picture
search function for HDV
recordings.*
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*12 In HDV mode, audio jog search is not
supported and video jog search is
supported in forward mode only.
Picture Search Using Menu Keys
The HVR-1500A provides a picture search function via the
menu keys on its front panel. By pressing the →/ B and ←/ A
buttons, forward and reverse search of 8 and 10 times normal
play speed is available in HDV and DVCAM/DV modes,
respectively. The ↑ and ↓ buttons allow frame-by-frame
picture search, as well as slow-motion playback.
Audio Level Control
Audio levels can be adjusted via the control knobs on the
front panel. In recording mode, the input audio level of the
analogue XLR, SD-SDI, AES/EBU and i.LINK*
14 interfaces can be
adjusted.
In playback mode, the analogue XLR, SD-SDI, HD-SDI, AES/EBU
and i.LINK*
13 output audio levels can be controlled.
*13 In HDV mode, the input/output audio levels cannot be adjusted.
Built-in 2.7-inch LCD Monitor
The HVR-1500A is equipped with a
2.7-inch*
11 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, as shown
right.
*11 Viewable area, measured diagonally.
Auto Repeat
The HVR-1500A has a convenient
auto repeat function. This enables
the VTR to automatically rewind the
tape to either the beginning of the
tape or to a user-defined index point
and to start playback again from
there. Repeat start and stop index
points can also be defined by setting time code values.
Assign Button
Functions frequently used for VTR operations can be assigned
to an ASSIGN button located on the front panel of the
HVR-1500A.
Digital Slow Motion and Jog Sound (in DVCAM mode)
When used with an editing controller, such as Sony’s RM-280
Edit Controller, the HVR-1500A can provide excellent digital
slow motion and jog sound for DVCAM recordings. It offers
variable speed playback within the range of -0.5 to +0.5 times
normal play speed. This allows operators to locate editing
points quickly and accurately using noiseless slow-motion
playback pictures.
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OPERATIONAL RELIABILITY
OPERATIONAL CONVENIENCE
Quick Response Mechanism
Quick mechanical response is an essential requirement for
professional video production. The HVR-1500A provides this
feature by using a reliable direct reel and drum motor
mechanism. Fast forward and rewind speeds are an
impressive 85 times normal play speed. In HDV mode, the
colour picture search*
10 speeds are ±8 and ±24 times normal
play speed and in DVCAM mode they are between -60 and
+60 times normal play speed.
In editing environments, where speed and time are critical,
this mechanism reduces the frustration editors often feel
when they are searching for specific scenes.
*10 The colour picture search function can be controlled through the RS-422A interface.
Tape and Head Cleaner for Reliable Operation
The HVR-1500A incorporates a tape cleaner that adopts a
high-grade sapphire blade. This tape cleaner helps prevent
signal dropouts by cleaning away particles that accumulate
while the tape is running.
The recorder also incorporates a head cleaner to maintain
the performance of the drum heads. These cleaners improve
the reliability of recording and playback.
By packing sophisticated mechanical technologies into its robust aluminum diecast chassis, the HVR-1500A provides the
reliable operation that today’s video professionals demand.
Full Screen Display Mode
Status Display Mode
Small Screen Display Mode
The monitor images are
simulated.
Playback speed Image quality
x24 Coarse
x8 Coarse
x1 Normal
x1/5 Normal
x1/10 Normal
x1/30 Normal
Forward
frame-by-frame
Normal
STILL Normal
x-1 Coarse
x-8 Coarse
x-24 Coarse
Button operation Slow motion playback
Recording format
HDV DVCAM/DV
/ B FWD search x8 x10
/ A REV search x-8 x-10
FWD frame-by-frame
Yes Yes
(held down) x1/5 x1/2
No Yes
(held down)
REV frame-by-frame
x-1 x-1/2