Sony HVRM10U User Manual
What is "HDV"
Sony: Creator of the World's First 1080i HDV
• HDV is a new video format for
recording High Definition
Video on standard DV
tape.
• HDV is a cost-effective step
up to the benefits of HD for
videographers,
independent film-makers,
corporate and other
professional users.
• HDV allows users to begin
the move to HD as their
workflow allows.
• HDV offers easy connectivity
via i.LINK, and fits
perfectly in existing DV
based Non Linear Editing
(NLE) systems available
from Sony and other
vendors.
Camcorder
In 2003, Sony in conjunction with JVC, Canon and Sharp combined
their talents to create a system that would finally allow both professionals and consumers access to true High Definition acquisition at Standard Definition prices. Sony's first professional HDV camcorder, the
HVRZ1U, entered the market as the first 1080i HDV camcorder available and changed the way the world looked at High Definition forever.
Starin Marketing assembled this HDV guide to make you aware of the
significant advantages Sony's HDV equipment has over other competitive models.
Why buy a Sony?
Sony has always believed that true High Definition means 1080i, and
has put everything they know about imaging technology, image processing and user features into the HVR series of products. What this
means is a solid and technically well balanced camera from the custom
Zeiss lens up front to the rugged tape mechanism in back.
Why Buy a Sony HDV Camcorder?
Take a look at the three main advantages that Sony offers over other
brands.
• HDV uses industry standard
MPEG 2 coding at a data
rate of 25 Mb/s, the same
rate as DV and DVCAM.
Products Covered in this Guide
Extremely high quality Zeiss HD optics —Your recorded im-
age can be no better than the lens that produced it. Sony uses
Zeiss lenses specifically designed to match the other components of the imaging system.
14 bit A/D converters and Sony Exclusive Digital eXtended
Processor (DXP) —The HVRZ1U and HVRA1U both use 14
Cameras:
HVR-A1U.......................3
HVR-Z1U.......................4
Recorders:
HVR-M10U.......................5
Comparison Chart:.............6
bit A/D conversion which preserves a large exposure latitude
without needing any knee compression. This allows the DXP
image processor to intelligently create the best possible HD
image
14 bit A/D converters and Sony Exclusive Digital eXtended
Processor (DXP) —The HVRZ1U and HVRA1U both use 14
bit A/D conversion which preserves a large exposure latitude
without needing any knee compression. This allows the DXP
HDV GUIDE ISSUE: 2006-1
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Sony HDV At-A-Glance
HVR-A1U
Smallest and least expensive professional HDV
camcorder on the market.
The newest product in the HDV line-up, the
HVR-A1U camcorder - an extremely compact and
lightweight camcorder, ideal for applications
where space is at a premium or extreme mobility
is required. This camcorder is equipped with a
newly developed 1/3-inch type, 2.97-megapixel
(total) CMOS sensor and an all new Enhanced
Imaging Processor(tm) that optimizes the performance of the CMOS sensor and provides outstanding high-definition picture quality.
HVR-Z1U
World's First 1080i HDV Camcorder.
The Sony HVR-Z1U professional camcorder
uses 1/3" 3CCD imager technology and advanced
14 bit A/D and DXP image processing to shoot
brilliant high definition 1080i pictures with jawdropping detail, color and clarity, Comes equipped
with a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar® T* 12x zoom lens the same glass and coatings used in the legendary
Zeiss prime lenses. (Shown with optional ECM-678
shotgun microphone).
MSRP: $3,100
MAP: $2,699
Promotions:
$500 End-User
Rebate Thru 331-06
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MSRP: $5,946
MAP: $4,900
Promotions:
None
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HVR-M10U
HDV/DV/DVCAM companion VTR with built-in
monitor
This affordable, portable professional deck
runs on AC or DC and takes up minimal desk space
-even when you turn it on its side. The HVR-M10U
records and plays HDV at all the same frame rates
as the HVR-Z1U camcorder. And the deck records
and plays DVCAM and mini DV tapes, making it a
terrific bridge from SD to HD. Plays back both 1080i
and 720p mode HDV tapes.
MSRP: $3,950
MAP: $3,700
Promotions:
$400.00 End-User
Rebate AND
free
full version of
VEGAS 6.0
AND
12 Inch Design
ProductionBlox
animations
thru 3/31/06
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Vegas 6.0
Sony® Vegas® software combines state-of-theart HD video editing with leading-edge audio
production and DVD authoring technology.
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XLR audio connections with
48v phantom power
See more audio
options on page 7
Newly developed 1/3"
1920 x 1080 native
CMOS imager
Sony HVR-A1U Up Close
14-bit A/D, Sony
Exclusive Enhanced
Image Processor (EIP)
ACL15 AC Adapter
252K Pixel
Electronic
Viewfinder - Color
or B/W
Power Cord
NPFM50 InfoLITHIUM battery
Lens Hood with built-in lens
RMT-831 IR Remote Com-
A/V connecting cable
Component video cable
USB cable
16MB Memory Stick Duo w/
ECM-NV1 Electret Condenser
XLR Audio Adapter
Shoulder strap
Operations Manual
SUPPLIED
ACCESSORIES
cap
mander
adapter
Shotgun Microphone
10X Carl Zeiss Vario-
Sonnar T* Lens
Fold out, 2.7" High
Resolution LCD touch
panel display
Key Features of the HVR-A1U
Newly developed 1/3" CMOS imager - Native 1920 x
1440 (3 Mega-pixel) resolution imager provides for both
video and still image recording. Unique pixel design
combines high sensitivity and low noise levels and a
complete absence of vertical smear.
10x Optical Zoom Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens – Custom
designed to work with the new imager, this lens uses the
same glass and coatings as Zeiss prime lenses and
produces sharp, high contrast images with virtually no
chromatic aberration or flare. Manual or servo zoom,
manual or auto focus, and a Tele Macro function give the
operator complete control over his shots.
Enhanced Imaging Processor – This high speed image
processor was developed to handle the large amounts of
image data provided by the HD CMOS imager. The EIP
employs a unique algorithm to process detail and
brightness data independently, allowing high details in
black and bright areas of the image and exceptionally
wide dynamic range.
Still Picture Recording to Memory Stick Duo Media -
Still pictures at the full 1920 x 1440 pixel resolution of
the imager can be captured to Memory Stick even while
HD video recording is underway simply by pressing the
“Photo” button.
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2 Channel XLR Audio Input – Two XLR inputs with
switchable 48v phantom power are provided. The camera
includes a built-in stereo microphone and an external
directional microphone. Audio levels can be viewed on
the LCD screen, and adjusted Independently. level
controls for each channel.
Compact and Lightweight Design - The camcorder
weighs only 2 lb. 14 oz. in operation and is extremely
compact, providing a high level of mobility.
Dual monitoring with LCD panel and Electronic View
Finder - The HVR-A1U provides both a side mounted,
fold out, high resolution LCD screen and rear mounted
EVF for operator convenience. The touch screen LCD is
also used to access and control the menus and other
settings in the camera.
OPTIONS
(NOT INCLUDED)
NP-QM71D/QM91D Battery
Packs
VCL-HG2037Y 2.0x Tele-
conversion lens
VCL-HG0737Y 0.7x Wide
Conversion Lens
LC-A1TH Hard Carrying Case
LC-ZA1BP Soft Carrying Case
VMC-30VC 3m Component
Video Cable
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VMC-30FS 3m Multi AV Cable
(w/S-video)
UWP-C1 UHF Synthesized
Wireless Microphone
Package
RM-1BP LANC Remote
Controller
PHDVM-63DM Digital Master
Mini Cassette Tape
See more audio
options on page 7
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