Sony HDV 1080I HVR-M15N/M15P - Manual (Page 5)

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Built-in, 2.7-inch Type, Clear Photo LCD Plus TM
Monitor
The HVR-M25 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-M25 comes equipped with a HDMI interface that is
widely used in consumer electronics devices such as HDTV
monitors. This interface allows the HVR-M25 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 a VTR or camcorder onto the HVR-M25 – along
with the original time code. Operators simply connect the two
i.LINK devices together via their i.LINK interfaces and press the
DUPLICATE PLUS and Play buttons on the front panel of the
HVR-M25. 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 DUPLICATE PLUS 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-M25 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-M25 FEATURES
Time Counter
The HVR-M25 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-M25 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-M25,
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-M25 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-M25 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-M15 FEATURE
Compact, Unique Design
The HVR-M15 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-M15
Cassette Compartment Lid Open