The HVR-V1N is a compact and lightweight HDV camcorder that adopts the 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor imaging system. (for E32 NTSC area)
Adopts HDV 1080i specification of the HDV format
Compatible with existing DV tape and new high-grade mini cassette tape: DigitalMaster PHDVM-63DM
Long recording time of 63 minutes with the PHDVM-63DM DigitalMaster mini cassette tape
Optical 20x Carl zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens
Super SteadyShot system (optical)
Switchable recording and playback - HDV 1080i/DVCAM/DV (SP)
Progressive shooting capability including 24p with 2-3 pull-down and 30p
Down-conversion playback capabilities from 1080i to 480i
16:9 widescreen acquisition in DVCAM and DV formats
2-channel XLR audio input
Time code preset
Interval recording
Smooth Slow Rec function
Shot Transition function
Picture Profile feature
Last Scene Review function
Playback Zoom function
TC LINK function for multi-camera operations
Long operating time - up to 7 hours with the NP-F970 battery
On-handle zoom lever and Rec Start/Stop button
Camera setting storage on Memory Stick Duo media
HDMI (High-Definition multimedia interface) output connector
3.5-inch(*1) type widescreen, Clear Photo LCD plus monitor
Marker display
Six user assignable function buttons
Cinematone Gamma feature
Black Stretch and Black Compress functions
Knee Correction function
Cinematone Color function
Focal length display in meters or feet
Shutter speed display in units of rotation angles

Supplied Accessories:
AC-L15 AC adaptor (1)
Power cord (1)
NP-F570 infoLITHIUM
rechargeable battery pack (1)
A/V connecting cable (1)
Component video cable (1)
USB cable (1)
Lens hood with lens cover (1)
RMT-831 wireless Remote Commander (1)
ECM-NV1 monaural electolet condenser microphone (1)
Operating instructions(CD-ROM) (1)
Printed operationg instructions (1)
Optional Products:
HVL-LBP Video Light
LCS-G1BP Soft Carrying Case
SH-L35WBP LCD Hood
VCL-HG0862K 0.8x Wide
Conversion Lens VCT-1BP Bracket
VCT-PG11RMB Tripod with the RM-1BP LANC Remote Controller
VF-62CPK PL Filter Kit
VMC-30FS Cable 3m Multi AV Cable (with S Video)
VMC-30VC Cable 3m Component Video Cable
NP-F770 InfoLITHIUM Rechargeable Battery Pack
NP-F970 InfoLITHIUM Rechargeable Battery Pack
2NP-F970/B InfoLITHIUM Rechargeable (2) Battery Pack
ECM-673 Electret Condenser Microphone
UWP-C2 UHF Synthesized Wireless Microphone Package (6264U)
UWP-C2 UHF Synthesized Wireless Microphone Package (6668U)
UWP-C1 UHF Synthesized Wireless Microphone Package (6264U)
UWP-C1 UHF Synthesized Wireless Microphone Package (6668U)
PHDV/PHDVM Tapes DigitalMaster Standard and Mini Cassette Tapes

HDV Format	From the outset, the HDV 1080i specification of the HDV* format was developed to record stunning HD images with 1080 active scanning lines on DV cassette tapes.  It adopts the MPEG-2 compression format, using 8-bit digital component recording at approximately 25 Mb/s, which is the same data rate as the DVCAM/DV format, enabling a long recording time on compact DV cassettes. For example, more than 60 minutes of high-quality HD images can be recorded on a mini DV cassette.  As with the DVCAM and DV formats, the HDV format allows an i.LINK connection to compatible nonlinear editors, enabling a cost-effective HD production system.  The sheer volume of HDV 1080i professional and consumer equipment used around the world is a clear indication that HDV 1080i has become one of the most popular HD formats
Long Recording Time	The HVR-V1N uses mini cassette tapes and provides a maximum recording time of 63 minutes with the PHDVM-63DM.
3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor Imaging System	The ClearVid CMOS Sensor has been developed using the most advanced technologies in the semiconductor industry. Thanks to the unique grid arrangement of the photo diode sensors, in which each is rotated by 45 degrees, sensor resolution has been optimized and the photosensitive surface area has been maximized. The HVR-V1N employs a 3-chip ClearVid CMOS Sensor imaging system, which produces high-resolution (1920 x 1080) images with rich and natural colors. The combined use of the 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor imaging system and the Enhanced Imaging Processor technology has enabled a most precise interpolation scheme, which concludes within each R, G, and B channel. This allows a higher resolution for each R, G, and B channel than is offered by equivalent-class camcorders that resort to spatial offset techniques to improve resolution. Unlike CCD sensors, there is no vertical smear in the ClearVid CMOS Sensor imaging system when shooting high-intensity subjects, further reducing shooting-condition constraints.
Enhanced Imaging Processor (EIP) Technology	The EIP is a newly developed imaging processor that brings out the full power of the 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor imaging system. It handles video  data in 1920 x 1080p and 4:2:2 color space for high-quality  signal processing before recording it to tape in the HDV format*. Combined use of the EIP and 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor imaging system allows the HVR-V1N camcorder to provide extremely high image quality with a high level of gradation and detailed image reproduction.
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens	The HVR-V1N is equipped with a high-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens. Thanks to its multi-layer coating and extra-low dispersion glass, this lens offers excellent spectral characteristics, which result in virtually negligible chromatic aberrations.
Optical 20x Lens and Optional 0.8x Wide Conversion Lens	The Vario-Sonnar T lens of the HVR-V1N features a 20x zoom function. Moreover, the built-in digital extender* increases the zoom ratio to approximately 30x. The optional VCL-HG0868K 0.8x wide conversion lens uses the bayonet mount system for instant attachment or detachment. Combining these lens features, operators can effortlessly capture close-up or wide-angle shots as their video production requires

Lens
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* zoom lens, 20x (optical), f = 3.9 to 78 mm, f = 37.4 to 748 mm* at 16:9 mode f =
45.7 to 914 mm* at 4:3 mode, F = 1.6 to
2.8, filter diameter: 62 mm
Built-in filter
1/4 ND, 1/16 ND
Focus
Auto, manual (focus ring/one push auto/infinity)
Imaging system
1/4-inch type, 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor system
Picture elements
Approx. 1,037,000 pixels (effective), approx. 1,120,000 pixels (total)
White balance
Auto, one-push auto (2 positions), indoor (3200 K), outdoor (5800 K +15steps)
Manual shutter speed
60i/30p mode
1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/90, 1/100, 1/125, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/725, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/6000, 1/10000 s
24p mode
1/3, 1/6, 1/12, 1/24, 1/40, 1/48, 1/50, 1/60, 1/96, 1/100, 1/120, 1/144, 1/192, 1/200, 1/288, 1/400, 1/576, 1/1200, 1/2400, 1/4800, 1/10000 s
Exposure
Auto, manual (Type1/Type2)
Gain
0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 dB
Minimum illumination
4 lx with F1.6 at 18 dB
--VTR section--
Recording format
1080/60i, 480/60i (NTSC)
Play out/Down conversion format
1080/60i, 480/60i (NTSC)
Tape speed
HDV/DV SP
Max. 18.812 mm/s
DVCAM
Max. 28.218 mm/s
Playback/Recording time
HDV/DV SP
Max. 63 min with PHDVM-63DM
cassette
DVCAM
Max. 41 min with PHDVM-63DM cassette
Fast forward/Rewind time
Approx. 1 min 45 s with
PHDVM-63DM cassette (AC adaptor)
Approx. 2 min 40 s with PHDVM-63DM cassette (battery pack)
--Input/Output connectors--
Audio/Video output
A/V OUT jack, 10-pin connector Composite video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ?
unbalanced, sync negative
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ? unbalanced
C: 0.286 Vp-p (burst signal), 75 ?
unbalanced
Audio: 461 mV input impedance more than 47 k?, output impedance less than 2.2 k?
Component video output
COMPONENT OUT jack
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ? unbalanced Pr/Pb (Cr/Cb): 700 mVp-p, 75 ?
unbalanced
HDV/DV input/output
i.LINK interface (IEEE 1394, 4-pin connector S100)
XLR audio input
XLR 3-pin female x 2, 327 mV, -60 dBu: 3 k?, +40 dBu: 10.8 k?, power supply: approx. 48 V
Headphone
Stereo mini jack (?3.5 mm)
LANC
Stereo mini-mini jack (?2.5 mm)
USB
Mini-B connector
HDMI output
HDMI connector
--Built-in output devices--
LCD viewfinder
0.54-inch** type, approx.
252,000 dots, 16:9 aspect ratio LCD monitor
3.5-inch** type, Clear Photo LCD plus , approx. 211,200 dots, hybrid type, 16:9 aspect ratio
Speaker
?16mm
--General--
Mass
Approx. 1.5 kg (3 lb 6 oz) (camcorder only)
Power requirements
DC 7.2 V (battery pack), DC 8.4 V (AC adaptor)
Power consumption
HDV
Approx. 6.8 W (recording mode with LCD viewfinder or monitor on)
DVCAM/DV
Approx. 6.6 W (recording mode with LCD viewfinder or monitor on) Operating temperature
0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) Storage temperature
-20 to +60 °C (-4 to +140 °F)