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HVR-M15AE

HDV compact recorder

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Technical Specifications

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Recording/playback performance

Recording format

HDV

HDV1080/60i, 1080/50i, 1080/24p, 1080/25p, 1080/30p

DVCAM / DV SP

DVCAM, DV SP 480/60i (NTSC), 576/50i (PAL)

Playout format

HDV

HDV1080/60i, 1080/50i, 1080/24p, 1080/25p, 1080/30p

DVCAM / DV SP

DVCAM, DV SP 480/60i (NTSC), 576/50i (PAL)

Playout video signal

1080/60i, 1080/50i, 480/60i (NTSC), 576/50i (PAL)

Tape speed

HDV/DV SP

Max. 18.812 mm/s

DVCAM

Max. 28.218 mm/s

Playback/recording time

HDV/DV SP

Max. 276 min with PHDV-276DM cassette
Max. 63 min with PHDVM-63DM cassette

DVCAM

Max. 184 min with PHDV-276DM cassette

Max. 41 min with PHDVM-63DM cassette

Fast forward/rewind time

Approx. 2.5 min with PHDV-276DM cassette

Input/output connectors/devices

Video input/output

RCA x 1 / RCA x 1
[1Vp-p , 75ohm unbalanced, sync negative
Sync signal : 0.286Vp-p (50i / NTSC) , 0.3Vp-p (60i / PAL)
Burst signal : 0.286Vp-p (50i / NTSC) , 0.3Vp-p (60i / PAL)

S-video input/output

Mini-DIN 4pin x 2
Y : 1Vp-p , 75ohm unbalanced, sync negative
Sync signal : 0.286Vp-p (60i / NTSC) , 0.3Vp-p (50i / PAL)
Chrominance signal : 0.286Vp-p (60i / NTSC),(burst, 75ohm) , 0.3Vp-p (50i / PAL),(burst, 75ohm)

Component video output

RCA pin x 3
Output at 480i NTSC
With[BETACAM] selected in [480i LEVEL] of the [IN/OUT REC] menu
Y : 1 Vp-p (0.286Vp-p sync negative, output impedance 75ohm unbalanced)
Pb / Cb / B-Y , Pr / Cr / R-Y : 0.7Vp-p (output impedance 75ohm unbalanced) (75% color bar with 7.5% IRE setup)
With[SMPTE] selected in [480i LEVEL] of the [IN/OUT REC] menu
Y : 1 Vp-p (0.3Vp-p sync negative, output impedance 75ohm unbalanced)
Pb / Cb/B-Y , Pr / Cr / R-Y : 0.7Vp-p (output impedance 75ohm unbalanced)(100% color bar with no setup)
Output with other settings
Y : 1 Vp-p (output impedance 75ohm unbalanced)
Pb / Cb / B-Y , Pr / Cr / R-Y : 0.7Vp-p (output impedance 75ohm unbalanced)(100% color bar with no setup)
480i / 480p :
Y : with 0.3Vp-p sync negative
1080i / 720p :
Y / Pb / Pr : with 0.6Vp-p 3-level sync

i.LINK

6-pin

Digital uncompressed output

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Phones

-

LANC

Stereo mini-minijack ( 2.5 mm)

Control S

Stereo minijack ( 3.5 mm)

Audio input

RCA x2,stereo
Input level : -10dBu, input impedance: min. 47 ohm unbalanced, max Input level : +18dBu (approx. 6Vrms) 60i , +16dBu (approx. 5Vrms)50i

Audio output

RCA x2,stereo
impedance : max. 1k/ohm unbalanced, Output level : -10dBu (=full bit -20dB) impedance 47 ohm unbalanced 60i, -10dBu (=full bit -18dB) impedance 47 ohm unbalanced 50i

LCD monitor

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General

Mass

Approx. 2.3 kg (5 lb 1 oz)

Powere requirements

DC 8.4 V

Power consumption

6 W (playback mode)

Operating temperature

5 to 40° C (41 to 104° K)

Storage temperature

-20 to +60° C (-4 to 140° K)

Supplied Accessories

RMT-DS7

New Remote Commander

AC-L100

New AC Adaptor

Power Cord

Stand (for vertical mounting)

2 x AA size batteries

Cleaning Cassette

Operation Manual
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