1. Mel Medina
Senior Product Marketing Manager
Professional Video
Broadcast Production Systems Division
Sony Electronics

2. What is HDV?
HDV is a new video format that records High Definition pictures onto a standard DV tape media,offering significant enhancements over the DV format on which it is based.
HDV is a convenient and cost-effective step up to the benefits of High Definition acquisition, providing an ideal migration path from DVCAM for videographers, independent film- makers, corporate and other professional users.
Offering simple connectivity via i. LINK, HDV is the perfect partner for a variety of PC-based non-linear editing solutions from Sony and other vendors.

3. HDV – Format Comparison
Video
Video signal
Number of Pixels
Acquired
Aspect Ratio
Compression
Sampling Freq. (Y)
Sampling Format
Quantization
Recording Bit Rate
Audio
Sampling Freq.
Audio Mode
System
Stream Interface
1080/50i
1080/60i
720/25p, 720/50p
720/30p, 720/60p
1440 x 1080
MHz
74.25 MHz
Approx. 25 Mbps
Approx. 19 Mbps
1280 x 720
720 mode
Format
16:9
MPEG2 H-14 (Inter-frame)
4:2:0
8 bit
MPEG1 Audio Layer II
48 kHz
16 bit
384 kbps
2 Channels
IEEE1394 (MPEG-TS)
1080 mode
576/50i (PAL)
480/60i (NTSC)
1080/59.94i, 1080/60i,1080/23.976p,
1080/24p,1080/25p
1080/29.97p, 1080/30p
1920 x 1080
HDCAM (Intra-frame)
4:2:2
10 bit *
Approx. 144 Mbps
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20 bit
4 Channels
SDTI
Cassette Standard
DV (Standard / Mini)
HDCAM
IEEE1394 (DV)
720 x 576 (PAL)
720 x 480 (NTSC)
4:3
DV (Intra-frame)
13.5 MHz
4:2:0 (PAL) / 4:1:1 (NTSC)
48 kHz / 44.1kHz / 32 kHz
16 bit / 12 bit
1.5 Mbps
2 Channels / 4 Channels
* For Input/Output
DVCAM
HDV

4. ATSC DTV Standards HDTV 1920x1080 16:9 24P, 30P, 30I 1280x720
FORMAT
ASPECT RATIO
FRAME RATES
HDTV
1920x1080
16:9
24P, 30P, 30I
1280x720
24P, 30P, 60P
SDTV
704x480
24P, 30P, 30I, 60P
4:3
640x480

5. HDV – Format Positioning
What is Sony HDV?
Sony HDV camcorders and VTRs record 1080 line resolution. They feature an on-board downconverter, allowing output of either HD or SD signals for seamless integration into any existing production infrastructure.
Sony is able to offer HDV/DVCAM/DV recording and playback on the same HDV camcorder or VTR.
The size and weight is comparable with DVCAM, making Sony HDV products compact and easy to use.

6. HDV – Format Positioning
Entry level HD (High Definition) solution
HDV format is positioned different from (lower than) HDCAM
Picture Quality, Performance, Price range
Easy to incorporate HDV into an HDCAM environment via an external converter.
HD quality as added value onto current DVCAM
HDV products are positioned as the top end of the current DVCAM line-up
SD to HD easy migration is offered with sufficient flexibilities
HDV / DVCAM / DV switchable recording
Built-in down conversion from HD to SD
Utilizes existing DV cassette media
Utilizes existing i.LINK (IEEE1394) based infrastructure

7. HDV – Product Comparison
Model
Sony HDV Camcorder *
JVC JY-HD10
Sony DSR-PD170
Sony HDW-730S
Recording Mode
1080/60i, 1080/50i
480/60i, 576/50i
720/30p
480/60p, 480/30i
480/60i
1080/50i
1080/59.94i, 1080/60i
Recording Format
HDV / DVCAM / DV
HDV / DV
DVCAM / DV
HDCAM
CCD
1/3” 3x Super HAD CCD
1/3” 1x CCD
1/3” 3x CCD
2/3” 3x Power HAD CCD
Zoom Lens
Fixed
Changeable
LCD Monitor
3.5” Color (16:9)
3.5” Color (4:3)
2.5” Color (4:3)
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Viewfinder
LCD (16:9)
LCD (4:3)
2.0” CRT (16:9)
Video Interface
i.LINK
Component
Y/C, Composite
i.LINK, USB
HD-SDI
SD-SDI (option)
Composite (option)
Dimensions (WxHxD)
155 x 195 x 365 mm
114.5 x 99 x mm
136 x 180 x 456 mm
127 x 206 x 308 mm
Weight
2,100 g
1,270 g
1,500 g
3,700 g
SRP
Less than $6,000.00
$5,000 (Estimate)
$3,940.00
$48,000.00
Recording Time
Max 60 min (HDV,DV)
Max 60 min (HDV)
Max 60 min (DV)
Max 48 min
* Tentative spec
Gen Lock, TC In/Out No
Yes
DVCAM
HDV

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Ulead
Sobey

9. Professional HDV Camcorder
World’s First 1080i HDV 3CCD Camcorder
Three 1/3" 16:9 newly developed Super HAD™ CCD Imagers, 1.12M Pixels Gross
High quality 12X Optical Zoom Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T* Lens
14 Bit DXP (Digital Extended Processor) combines 14 bit A/D converter with an advanced camera processing system
HDV i/50i 30fps, 25fps, 24fps w/2:3 pulldown recording capability
Switchable HDV/DVCAM/DV Format Recording
3.5” 16:9 Hybrid LCD Display (250K Pixels)
Large 16:9 Color & B/W switchable EVF
Balanced Audio XLR input connectors (x2) w/Selectable 48V Phantom Power

10. Many Newly Developed Devices & Features
MPEG Real Time Encode System
CinemaTone Gamma & CineFrame
Super HAD CCD
Picture Profile
14bit HD DXP
Shot Transition
High Quality Lens
Wide LCD Panel

11. MPEG Real Time Encode System
High-Definition movies
DV Tape
MPEG2
Long time…
Large signal processing circuit
MPEG2 Real Time Encode System
Real-time process

12. Three 1/3” Super HAD TM CCDs
Aspect: 16:9
Total pixels: approx. 1.12M pixels
Effective pixels:　approx. 1.04M pixels
Minimum Illumination:　3 lux
Interlace scan
Super HAD CCD
3CCD Camera System

13. 14bit HD DXP *Digital Extended Processor
14bit A/D Converter
Advanced Camera Processing
14bit HD DXP + =
Processing of large
HD data
Precise picture realization

14. Non-perpetual Zoom Ring Super Steady Shot (Optical Image Stabilizer)
High Quality Lens
Carl Zeiss Lens
Vario-Sonnar T*
Wide Angle Lens
mm (16:9) *35mm equivalent
Non-perpetual Zoom Ring
x12 Optical Zoom
Super Steady Shot (Optical Image Stabilizer)
72mm Filter Diameter

15. 3.5” 16:9 Hybrid LCD Panel Size： 3.5 inch(16:9), 2.9 inch (4:3)
Pixels：approx. 250K　1120(H)×225(V)　

16. Color and B/W Selectable Simultaneous use of LCD & EVF
Large 16:9 EVF
Large Eye Cup
(Supplied Accessories)
EVF
LCD Panel 0.44 inch
Color and B/W Selectable
Simultaneous use of LCD & EVF

17. High Quality Audio System
Stereo Microphone
Wide Range Stereo Microphone
Reduction of wind and mechanical noise with new digital processing circuit
Stereo Microphone
XLR Audio Connectors
Audio features such as Rec Channel Select and Input Level are adjusted by menu.
XLR audio Connectors

18. Selectable HD/SD REC & PLAY
Selection of three formats

19. 60i/50i Switchable 1080/60i 480/60i 1080/50i 576/50i 60Hz (NTSC) Mode
HDV
DVCAM / DV
1080/50i
576/50i
50Hz (PAL) Mode
HDV
DVCAM / DV

20. Down Conversion System
Ride the HD Wave - Pre-NAB Training Template
4/19/2017 7:18 AM
Down Conversion System
60Hz (NTSC) Mode
VIDEO
Output
REC
PLAY
i.LINK
Analog
Component
Analog Composite
S-Video
1080/60i
YES
480/60i
480/60p HD SD
*Only play back for JVC 720/30p
This chart shows the down conversion system.
At the 60Hz mode, 1080i signals can be played back not only 1080/60i, but also 480/60p and 480/60i.
I would like to insist that “HDV Recording” is used for both HD and SD operation!
【想定質問】
・50Hzモードで576/50Pのダウンコンができないのは何故？
・JVCのHD1信号がi.LINK経由で出せないのは何故？
→To output 720/30p signals via i.LINK cable, it is needed to re-encode to HDV. Z1 does not have a HD1 encode.
50Hz (PAL) Mode
VIDEO
Output
REC
PLAY
i.LINK
Analog
Component
Analog Composite
S-Video
1080/50i
YES
576/50i HD SD
16x9 Format

21. Precision 16:9 SD Recording
CCD
720
480 dots
960 dots
DV Wide
Amplify
DSR-PD170
360　dots　
CCD
1440 dots
1080 dots
960 dots
480 dots
DV Wide
Down Convert
HVR-Z1U
DV Wide Precision!

22. Solutions for SD Operation
Down Conversion from HD to SD
DVCAM / DV(SP) Rec & Play
Precision 16:9 SD Recording SD HD

23. New & Advanced Features
HVR-Z1U Camcorder
New & Advanced Features

24. NEW
Shot Transition™
Shot B
Shot A
Automatic transition
Shot B

25. Shot Transition Button
Store Shot A
Shot A
How to use
Shot Transition Button
Store Shot B
Shot B
Shot A
Shot B
Check the status
and
Execute!

26. Shot Transition™
Shot B
Shot A
Shot B

27. Shot Transition™ Parameters: Transition Type: Zoom Gain Focus Iris
Shutter Speed
White Balance
Transition Type:
Parameter Level
Transition of Time
Shot A
Shot B
LINEAR
Shot A
Shot B
SOFT STOP
Parameter Level
Transition of Time
Shot B
Shot A
SOFT TRANSITION
Parameter Level
Transition of Time
Transition Time: 2～15 Sec

28. Picture Profile™ ADVANCED The advanced feature of “Custom Preset”.
Color Phase
Skintone Detail
Auto Iris Limit
AWB Sensitivity
Cinematone Gamma
Cineframe
In addition to the CP items …

29. Picture Profile™ PP1 PP2 PP3 PP4 PP5 PP6 for HDV format for DV format
Default Settings:
PP1
for HDV format
PP2
PP3
for DV format
for portrait
PP4
for cine-like picture
PP5
for black & white
PP6
for sunset
*PP=Picture Profile

30. NEW
Assign Buttons
6 user assignable buttons for quick access to frequently used functions.
FADER
AE OVERRIDE
HYPER GAIN
STEADY SHOT
REC REVIEW
BACK LGHT
WB OUTDOOR LV +
MARKER
Display
INDEX MARK
SPOTLIGHT
WB OUTDOOR LV -
ALLSCAN MODE
Color Bars
AUDIO DUB

31. Manual Iris Aperture can be adjusted by rotating the new IRIS dial.
ADVANCED
Manual Iris
Aperture can be adjusted by rotating the new IRIS dial.
IRIS Dial
IRIS Button
IRIS Dial
F1.6～F11 (24 steps)
IRIS Dial Rotation Direction

32. ADVANCED
Manual Gain
Several gain levels can be selected from GAIN switch, by assigning each level in advance.
Gain Button
GAIN switch (H/M/L)
Three positions H(18dB) / M(9dB) / L(0dB) *default settings
0/3/6/9/12/15/18dB are available

33. Manual White Balance ADVANCED WB Preset：
White Balance Button
White Balance Switch
WB Preset：
3 sets of preset white balance values can be selected according to the light of the recording scene.
[OUTDOOR] 5800K
[INTDOOR] 3200K
[MANUAL] K

34. Expanded Focus Focus can be easily confirmed during manual focusing
NEW
Expanded Focus
Focus can be easily confirmed during manual focusing
-The center of the screen is magnified by approximately two times.
-Only pictures of LCD & VF are magnified.
Expanded Focus Button
LCD & VF
LCD & VF

35. NEW
Peaking
Peaking　Switch
Peaking ON
Peaking OFF

36. Zebra Indicator ADVANCED [100+] [70]～[100]
-Appears in all areas of brightness signal over 100 %.
[70]～[100]
-Appears in areas within ±5%
Ex. 70%→　65～75%

37. NEW
Status Check
The setup value of the following items can be checked in the standby mode or during recording:
Audio Setup
Output Setup
Assign Button Status
Picture Profile Setup

38. NEW
Personal Menu
Frequently used menu items can be quickly accessed from “Personal Menu”
P. Menu Button
Menu items of the user’s choice can be assigned to “Personal Menu”.

39. Display / Batt Info Button
NEW
Battery Info
The battery’s current charge level and its current remaining recording time can be checked when the power is turned off.
Display / Batt Info Button

40. Sony HDV
Beyond just “24”

41. CinemaTone™ NEW Cinematone Gamma 1 Cinematone Gamma 2
Input
Output
Cinematone Gamma 1
Input
Output
Cinematone Gamma 2
Cinematone Gamma 2
OFF (Video Gamma)

42. NEW
CinemaTone™
Gamma 1
Gamma 2
OFF

43. NEW
CinemaTone™
Gamma 2
Gamma 1
OFF

44. CineFrame™ NEW 60Hz (NT) mode 50Hz (PL) mode CineFrame24 CineFrame25
OFF (50i)
All modes are created from 50i picture, not 25p.
OFF (60i)
All modes are created from 60i picture, not 24p.

45. 9 Combinations 9 Patterns CinemaTone Gamma CineFrame
OFF (60i)
OFF (Video Gamma)
9 Patterns
* At the 60i Mode

46. Cinema-like Pictures
BEYOND 24…
CineFrameTM +
CinemaTone GammaTM

47. Major Advantages over Consumer Camcorder
60i / 50i switchable
Color Equalizer feature
HDV / DVCAM / DV record capability
Two XLR connectors with switchable 48V phantom power
Independent audio REC levels
Timecode w/User Bit function – PRESET, FREE RUN, REC RUN, REGEN, DF, NDF

48. Major Advantages over Consumer Camcorder (Cont.)
6 User assignable buttons
B/W & color selectable EVF
Simultaneous use of EVF and LCD
ALL SCAN mode
AE OVERRIDE feature
BLACK STRETCH
Selectable SETUP levels

49. Major Advantages over Consumer Camcorder (Cont.)
Microphone settings:
Independent WIND NOISE On/Off
Selectable internal stereo mic sensitivity
Independent channel selection for XLRs
Independent channel AGC On/Off
Independent MIC/LINE selection of XLRs
Independent channel selection o trim levels

50. Major Advantages over Consumer Camcorder (Cont.)
4:3 output
Squeeze
Letterbox
Edgecrop
4:3 viewfinder marker
Safety Zone display
AF Assist function
External REC control

51. Major Advantages over Consumer Camcorder (Cont.)
Outdoor WB level shift
HyperGain (past +18dB & adaptive)
Quick record feature
ALL DISP OFF function
Selectable Zoom display
Selectable peaking level and color
EXPANDED FOCUS OFF feature

52. Major Advantages over Consumer Camcorder (Cont.)
Date record capability
Diverse audio monitoring
48kHz / 32kHz audio recording selection (SD)
Audio Lock mode for DV SP
Audio limiter ON/OFF
MIC noise reduction feature
2 CinemaTone settings

53. Major Advantages over Consumer Camcorder (Cont.)
SHOT TRANSITION start timer
Skintone level control
480p component output
Selectable audio output level
Selectable audio output mode for i.LINK downconversion (LOCK/UNLOCK)
Two color bar types (SMPTE & Grayscale type)
Hours meter

54. HVR-Z1U Main Specifications
Image Device
1/3-inch type x3, 16:9 Super HAD CCDs
Lens
High quality 12X Optical Zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens
F4.5 to 54.0mm, F1.6 at 2.4mm
filter diameter 72mm
Picture Elements
Total pixels: approx. 1.12M pixels
Effective pixels: approx. 1.04M pixels
2 Built-in Filters
ND1: ¼ and ND2: 1/32
Video Signal System
Switchable NTSC / PAL color system
Scanning System
1080/60i, 1080/50i (switchable)
Sync System
Internal (HD & SD)
Shutter speed
¼ to 1/10000 sec (50i/60i)
Connectors
S-Video, A/V, Component Output, XLR IN (x2), i.LINK, LANC, Headphone stereo mini.
Minimum Illumination
3 18db, F1.6, normal shutter
Exposure
Auto, Manual
Viewfinder
Hybrid Precision 16:9 Color & B/W Selectable
252,000 pixel
Audio
DV/DVCAM Rec. 48KHz/16 bit, 32KHz 12 bit
HDV Rec.: MPEG-1 Audio Layer II
Provided Microphone
Wide Range Stereo Microphone
Speaker
Built-in dynamic
LCD panel
Hybrid 16:9 3.5” type, 250K pixels (approx.)
Format
HDV/DVCAM/DV (SP) recording, HDV/DVCAM/DV (SP) playback
Recording Time
Max. 60 min with HDV, 40 minutes in DVCAM, & 60 min. in DV (SP)
Weight
4 lbs., 4 oz.
Dimensions
6” x 7 1⁄8” x 14 3⁄8”
Power consumption
(VF/LCD/VF+LCD): 7.4W/8.0W/8.4W

55. Supplied Accessories NP-F570 AC-VQ850 RMT-841 Shoe Adaptor
Hood with a lens cap
Component Video
Cable
Large Eye Cup
AV Cable
Carrying Belt

56. New Accessory – shoulder brace
VCT-FXA

57. Shoulder Brace: VCT-FXA
1) Release the lever
2) Pull out shoulder pad
Shoulder brace can be used while shooting with both EVF and LCD panel use
Very compact and integrated to camcorder.
Tripod can be attached to bottom of shoulder brace.

58. Professional VTR Key features of professional VTR
Switchable HDV/DVCAM/DV Format Recording
HDV 720/30p Playback (no 720P recording)
60i / 50i (NTSC / PAL) Switchable
Built-in HD to SD Down Conversion (50i/60i/30F/25F)
Built-in 3.5” 16:9 Hybrid LCD Panel
Audio Level Meter (On-Screen)
Audio REC Level Adjustment
Headphone Jack
Input Select Switch
Component Video Output Connectors

59. Key features of professional VTR (cont.)
Time Code Functions
Preset
UB Preset
REC RUN / FREE RUN
REGEN / PRESET
UB TIME
Audio Dub Capability

60. Key features of professional VTR (cont.)
Index Mark In Function
Diverse I/Os
Composite IN/OUT (RCA type)
S-video IN/OUT
HDV/DV i.LINK
Component OUT (RCA type)
RCA type audio I/O
LANC Control Capability

61. Key features of professional VTR (cont.)
Fan-less Operation
7.2V DC “L” Battery Operation
AC / DC Adaptor Operation
Battery Charging on VTR
Mini DV Cassette ONLY
Vertical & Horizontal Operation

62. VTR Rear Panel SD Composite IN/OUT SD / HD Component Out SD Y/C IN/OUT
Battery
HDV/DV
LANC
DC IN
Battery Release

63. Size Comparison
HVR-M10U
DSR-11
DSR-25

64. Product Availability & Pricing
Available Feb., 2005
HVR-Z1U $5,946.00
HVR-M10U $3,950.00

65. Thank You

66. SONY
SONY