Sony is pleased to introduce the new HVR-V1U HDV™ camcorder, the world's first 1080p24 HDV acquisition tool. The HVR-V1U camcorder, along with the companion HVR-DR60 HDV Hard Drive Recorder, represents the latest addition to Sony's tremendously popular line of professional HDV products, and does NOT replace any of our existing camcorders. The HVR-V1U camcorder provides affordable HD acquisition by offering true 1080p image capture in a small camcorder form factor. Three ClearVid® CMOS Sensors, combined with Sony's 14-bit Enhanced Image Processor, create an exceptional camcorder capable of capturing images at 1080p24, 1080p30, and 1080 60i. All video is processed at 1920x1080 at 60p in full 4:2: 2, for optimum picture quality. In the 1080 24p mode, the images are scanned at the full 1080 lines, and 2:3 pull down is added and recorded to the 60i HDV tape. From SD to HD, and 24p to 60i, Sony's HVR-V1U and HVR-DR60 offer an extremely versatile, high-quality production package for video professionals. Combining affordable and reliable tape archiving with file-based, edit-friendly clip recording in the field, the HVR-V1U and HVR-DR60 come together to provide a truly practical solution for independent cinematographers, corporate producers, educational users, small-market broadcasters, and wedding videographers, to name just a few.

Highlights:

• HDV 1080p24, 1080p30, and 1080 60i video capture, recorded as 60i (24p recorded with 2:3 pull down)
• 3 ClearVid CMOS Imagers, 1.12M Pixels Gross
• 14-bit Enhanced Imaging Processor, outputting a 1920x1080/60p 4:2:2 video signal
• High quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar® T* Lens with Extra-low Dispersion, Fluorite Glass
• 20X Optical Zoom with built-in Digital Extender for 30x Effective Zoom (Approx.)
• Super SteadyShot® Optical Stabilization System
• USB port and i.LINK® DV Interface (IEEE1394)
• MPEG2 Real Time Encode System for real time processing of HD data
• HDMI Output
• Switchable HDV/DVCAM/DV Format Recording
• Built-in HD to SD down conversion via i.LINK interface and Component Analog output
• 3.5" (viewable area, measured diagonally) 16:9 Clear Photo LCD Display (211K Pixels)
• Large 16:9 Color & B/W switchable EVF, with Simultaneous LCD Display Output
• Wide range of Manual Shutter Speeds, from ¼ to 1/10,000 second, including 1/48
• Shutter Display Readout in Seconds or Degrees
• Manual Iris Control, with New Exposure modes

• 6 User Assignable Buttons for quick access to frequently used camera/VTR functions
• Enhanced EVF/LCD Marker function, for Center, Aspect Ratio, Safety Zone, and Guide Frame
• Expanded Focus Function in Black & White or Color, for easy confirmation of focus setting during manual focusing
• EVF & LCD Peaking Indicator
• Infinite Manual Zoom Ring
• Manual Focus Ring, with Focus Distance Displayed in Feet or Meters
• Histogram and Zebra Pattern in EVF/LCD
• Exposure dial on Optical Axis of the Lens
• Balanced Audio XLR input connectors (x2) w/Selectable Phantom Power
• Time code Synchronization via i.LINK interface
• Shot Transition Function offers automatic transition of various shooting parameters between shots
• Hypergain Function
• Handle mounted ZOOM / REC control
• 3 position ND filter switch
• Up to 8 hours of normal operation on a single NPF970 battery

Supplied Accessories

Model:	Description:
	Remote Commander® Unit RMT-851
	A/V Cable
	Component Video Cable
	USB Cable
	Lens Hood With Integral Lens Cap
	Operation Manual
	ECM-NV1 Microphone
	AC Adapter with Power Cord
	Large Eyecup
	NPF-570 InfoLithium® "L" Battery

Optional Accessories

Model:	Description:
UWPC3/6668	Plug-on TX and Portable RX Wireless System
RM1BP	Remote Commander
UWPC2/6668	Handheld Mic TX and Portable RX Wireless System
HVLLBP	LED Battery Video Light
ECM673	Shotgun Microphone
F112	Interview Microphone
UWPC2/6264	Handheld Mic TX and Portable RX Wireless System
HVRV1U/RSDP2	2-Year Depot Service For HVRV1U, Reseller
ECM678	Shotgun Microphone
UWPC1/6264	Lav Mic, Bodypack TX and Portable RX Wireless System
UWPC1/6668	Lav Mic, Bodypack TX and Portable RX Wireless System
2NPF970/B	InfoLithium L Series Rechargeable (2) Battery Package
VCTPG11RMB	Tripod with the RM-1BP LANC Remote Controller
UWPC3/6264	Plug-on TX and Portable RX Wireless System
ECM674	Shotgun Microphone

Features:	Benefits:
Cinema Applications:	24p Capture; Cinematone Gamma™ and Cinematone™ Color, with 3D-LUT (Lookup Table), to Match Film Stock; 1/48 Shutter; Focus Feet Display;
Creative Features:	8-level Skin Tone Detail Feature; Knee Point and Black Compensation Settings, for Precise Gamma Level Customization; 12-Character Picture Profile Filing System on MemoryStick Duo™ Media; One-Button "Last Scene Review" Function Without Leaving Camera Mode; Contrast Enhancer in EIP Separates image signal into "Picture Pattern" and "Brightness" Information, to increase Detail in Dark Areas; Manual White Balance Adjustment; Still Image Capture to MemoryStick DUO; Smooth Slow Recording, in 3/6/12 Second Intervals, for Dramatic Effect and Motion Analysis; Interval Recording, for Time Lapse Effects; Picture Profile™ feature offers 6 memory locations for storing important camera settings such as: color phase, skintone detail, auto iris limit, AWB sensitivity, cinematone setting

General

Specifications:	Detail:
Weight	1.5 Kg (3 lbs., 6 oz.)
Power Consumption	6.8W with VF or LCD on
Dimensions	131mm x 184mm x 323mm
Scanning System	1080/60p 4:2:2
Picture Elements	Total pixels: approx. 1.12M pixels Effective pixels: approx. 1.04M pixels
Connectors	A/V Component Output XLR IN (x2) i.Link LANC Headphone stereo mini USB port MemoryStick DUO port
Audio	DV/DVCAM Rec. 48KHz/16 bit, 32KHz 12 bit HDV Rec.: MPEG-1 Audio Layer II
Lens	High quality 20X Optical Zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens Extra-low dispersion Glass 37.4mm to 748mm (35mm equivalent) Filter diameter 62mm
Built-in Filters	ND1: ¼ and ND2: 1/16
Video Signal System	NTSC color system
Recording Time	Max. 60 min with HDV, 40 minutes in DVCAM, & 60 min. in DV (SP)
Viewfinder	Hybrid Precision 16:9 Color & B/W Selectable Approx. 250,000 pixel
Format	HDV/DVCAM/DV (SP) recording; HDV/DVCAM/DV (SP) playback
Minimum Illumination	4 lux @ 18db, F1.6, normal shutter
Image Device	1/4-inch type x3, ClearVid CMOS Sensors
Shutter Speed	1/4 to 1/10000 sec
Speaker	16mm built-in dynamic
Exposure	Auto, Manual
Provided Microphone	ECM-NV1 Microphone
LCD Panel	Hard-Coat Anti-Reflection 16:9 3.5" type, 211K pixels (approx.)

• NP-F570 InfoLITHIUM Rechargeable Battery

• RMT-831 Remote Commander^TM

• Lens Hood

• ECM-NV1 Monaural Electolet Condenser Microphone

• A/V Connecting Cable

• Large Eye Cup

• Operating Instructions

• 1-Year Warranty