Four ways to benefit from HDV equipment - in HD or SD
HD and SD in one camcorder.
Even if you're staying with SD for the time being, you can still upgrade your picture quality and prepare for the future with the HDV camcorder. That's because the HVR-Z1U represents the best professional standard definition performance Sony has ever offered at anywhere near this price. The camcorder features phenomenal DVCAM and DV (SP mode) record/playback, in addition to downconversion. All of which make HDV 1080i the perfect bridge from SD to HD.
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Shoot DVCAM tapes
You'll benefit from the spectacular resolution of the HVR-Z1U optics and CCDs, which oversample the SD image. And you can use the camcorder and HVR-M10U deck in thousands of postproduction systems that currently accept DVCAM tapes or standard definition signals via the i. LINK® IEEE 1394 DV interface.
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Shoot HDV tapes and output SD using your existing infrastructure.
Both the camcorder and the HVR-M10U portable deck downconvert to standard definition on the fly, via the i.LINK® IEEE 1394 DV interface. This produces "evergreen" high definition camera masters, ready for future postproduction in HD. And because the SD and HD time code correspond completely, today's SD edit decision list (EDL) will serve you perfectly in the high definition future!
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Shoot and edit in HD, but distribute in SD.
You'll have an "evergreen" high definition edited master, creating a potential second sale as soon
as your clients are ready for HD distribution.
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Total HD.
When you shoot, edit and distribute in HD, you'll tap into the growing channels of HD distribution in broadcast, cable, satellite, digital signage networks, D-VHS and the emerging Blu-ray Disc™ consumer video format!
Since 1970, Sony Training Institute, the industry education leader, has trained thousands of video professionals like you on the latest service technologies and production techniques. In addition to offering production and post production courses taught with entirely digital or a mixture of digital and analog equipment, Sony Training Institute provides workshops designed specifically to put you on the right track in your transition to digital.
Sony Business Solutions & Systems Product Operations Support Center (POSC)
The Product Operational Support Center (POSC) provides telephone assistance for support matters relating to application operation, configuration, and installation of Sony Business and Industrial products.
Hours of Operations: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 8:00pm Eastern Time
Phone: (800) 883-6817 for product operations support
When calling POSC:
1. Select "2" for US customers at the auto-attendant prompt.
2. Listen for the Product category descriptions then make the appropriate selection.
Sony Business Solutions & Systems Technical Assistance Network (TAN)
TAN provides telephone support for technical and repair issues for Sony Business Solutions & Systems products.
Hours of Operation: 8:30am - 8:00pm Eastern Time
Phone: NEW TOLL FREE NUMBER (866) 766-9272
When contacting your local service center:
1. Select "service" at the auto-attendant prompt.
2. Then select option "1" for TAN.
3. Listen for the Product category descriptions then make the appropriate selection relative to the product being serviced. Your call will be routed to the next available Service Engineer specifically trained for that Model.
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