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The HVR-1500A Digital HD Videocassette Recorder is the successor to the HVR-1500. In addition to its robust functionality, HD-SDI input is pre-installed on the HVR-1500A. As an HDV™ source feeder/recorder the HVR-1500A is positioned as the high-end HDV deck in Sony’s HVR series. Inheriting the design concept of the market-acclaimed DSR-1500A, the HVR-1500A offers the same convenient features that professional users demand, such as quick mechanical response, multi-format DV playback, and a rich set of professional audio/video interfaces ranging from analog to SDI and AES/EBU. Additionally, the HVR-1500A offers HD-SDI input/output and RS-422A control capabilities, bridging HDV source material and assets with high-end HD formats and HD editing environments. With the optional HVBK-1520 board installed, the HVR-1500A has a wide range of capabilities such as up-converting DV recordings to 1080i or 720p signals and cross-convert 1080i HDV recordings to 720p signals. This allows operators to integrate DV and HDV source footage and assets into the same HD editing system and gives them the flexibility to choose between either a 1080i or 720p system.
Highlights:
- HD SDI input capability
- Reference video input
- RS-422 deck control
- Switchable recording & playback -HDV 1080 60i/50i, -DVCAM 60i/50i, DV SP 60i/50i
- Down conversion playback
- i.LINK 6-pin: Transferring of A/V, TC & UB
- Dual size cassette mechanism
- HD/SD-SDI output (embedded Audio & TC)
| Built-In Display Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Built-In Display | 2.7-inch type, approx. 211,200 dots (960 x 220), Clear Photo LCD Plus |
| General Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x H x D) (Excluding Protrusions) | 211 x 130 x 420 mm (8 3/8 x 5 1/8 x 16 5/8 inches) (excluding projections) |
| Fast Forward/Rewind Time | Approx. 3 min. with PHDV-276DM/PDV-184ME Approx. 1 min. with PHDVM-63DM/PDVM-40ME |
| Humidity | Less than 80% |
| Mass | 6.9 kg (15 lb 3 oz) |
| Operating Temperature | +5 to +40°C (+41 to +104°F) |
| Playback Format | HDV: 1080/59.94i, 50i HDV: 720/29.97P*1 DVCAM, DV SP: 480/59.94i, 576/50i DVCPRO (25 Mb/s) *1 When 720/29.97P recordings are played back, their signals are converted to 720/59.94P signals. |
| Power Consumption | 60W (with all options installed) |
| Power Requirements | AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Recording Format | HDV1080i specification (MPEG2 Long GOP, CBR, 25Mb/s, MPEG-2 MP@H14) MPEG-1 Audio Layer 2 (2-ch, 16-bit, 48 kHz) DVCAM/DV(SP) Linear PCM (2ch, 16-bit, 48-kHz) Non-linear PCM (4-ch, 12-bit, 32 kHz) |
| Recording Frame Rate | HDV 1440 x 1080, 59.94i, 50i DVCAM/DV 480/59.94i, 576/50i |
| Recording/Playback Time | HDV/DV SP: Max. 276 min with PHDV-276DM cassette Max. 63 min with PHDVM-63DM cassette DVCAM: Max. 184 min. with PDV-184N cassette Max. 40 min with PDVM-40N cassette |
| Storage Temperature | -20 to +60°C (-4 to +140°F) |
| Inputs/Outputs Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Analog Audio Input | XLR 3-pin (x 2)*3 *3 The HVBK-1505 Analog Input Board is required. |
| Analog Audio Output | XLR 3-pin (x 2) |
| Component Input | BNC (x 3)*2*3 *2 Component, composite, and S-Video inputs share the same BNC connectors. *3 The HVBK-1505 Analog Input Board is required. |
| Component Output | BNC (x 3)*4 *4 Component, composite, and S-Video outputs share the same BNC connectors. |
| Composite Input | BNC (x 3)*2*3 *2 Component, composite, and S-Video inputs share the same BNC connectors. *3 The HVBK-1505 Analog Input Board is required. |
| Composite Ouput | BNC (x 1)*4 *4 Component, composite, and S-Video outputs share the same BNC connectors. |
| Control-S | Stereo mini jack (x 1) |
| DC Input (12 V) | NA |
| Digital Audio Input (AES/EBU) | BNC (x 2) |
| Digital Audio Output (AES/EBU) | BNC (x 2) |
| HDMI | NA |
| Headphone Output | JM-60 jack (x 1) |
| Monitor Audio | RCA (x 1) |
| Monitor Video | BNC (x 1) |
| RS-422A | D-sub 9-pin (female) (x 1) |
| RS232C | NA |
| Reference Input | BNC (x 2), HD/SD |
| S-Video Input | BNC (x 3)*2*3 *2 Component, composite, and S-Video inputs share the same BNC connectors. *3 The HVBK-1505 Analog Input Board is required. |
| S-Video Output | BNC (x 1)*4 *4 Component, composite, and S-Video outputs share the same BNC connectors. |
| SDI Input | BNC x 1, HD/SD selectable |
| SDI Output | BNC (x 2), HD BNC (x 2), SD |
| Time Code Input | BNC (x 1) |
| Time Code Output | BNC (x 1) |
| USB | NA |
| i.LINK | IEEE1394, 6pin (x 1), HDV / DV stream input/output, S100 |
| Media Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Type | DV casette x1 (mini / standard compatible) |
Supplied Accessories
| Model: | Description: | U.S. List Price: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating instructions (x 1) |
Optional Accessories
| Model: | Description: | U.S. List Price: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DSRM10 | Wired Control-S Remote Control Unit | $411.00 | Get details |
| RCC5G/US | RS-422 Cable | $144.20 | Get details |
| VMCIL4615 | DIGITAL INTERFACE CABLE | $39.99 | Get details |
| RM280 | Remote Edit Controller | $2,562.50 | Get details |
| HVBK1520 | Sony Format Converter Board for HVR-1500 | $1,843.70 | Get details |
| HVBK1505 | Analog Input Board for HVR-1500 | $1,200.00 | Get details |
Product Brochure
| Description: | Release Date: | Type/Size: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVR-1500A_Brochure Final 3-08.pdf | pdf / 1,058K | Download now |
Warranty Card
| Description: | Release Date: | Type/Size: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcast and Business Solutions Warranty Card | pdf / 137K | Download now |
Product Manual
| Description: | Release Date: | Type/Size: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVE-1500A Operating Manuals | pdf / 4,151K | Download now |
| Model: | Description: | U.S. List Price: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PDV94N | DVCAM Standard 94 min Non Chip | List price not available | Get details |
| PDV64ME | DVCAM Standard 64 min with Chip | List price not available | Get details |
| PDVM40N | DVCAM Mini 40 min Non Chip | List price not available | Get details |
| PDV124N | DVCAM Standard 124 min Non Chip | List price not available | Get details |
| PHDVM63DM | DigitalMaster Mini 63 min HDV, 41 min DVCAM | List price not available | Get details |
| PHDV276DM | DigitalMaster Standard 276 min HDV, 184 min DVCAM | List price not available | Get details |
| PHDV186DM | DigitalMaster Standard 186 min HDV, 124 min DVCAM | List price not available | Get details |
| PDVM32N | DVCAM Mini 32 min Non Chip | List price not available | Get details |
| PDV64N | DVCAM Standard 64 min Non Chip | List price not available | Get details |
| PDVM40ME | DVCAM Mini 40 min with Chip | List price not available | Get details |
| PHDV64DM | DigitalMaster Standard 64 min HDV, 42 min DVCAM | List price not available | Get details |
| PDV12CL | DVCAM Standard 12 min Cleaning Cassette | List price not available | Get details |
| PDVM32ME | DVCAM Mini 32 min with Chip | List price not available | Get details |
| PHDV124DM | DigitalMaster Standard 124 min HDV, 82 min DVCAM | List price not available | Get details |
| PDV184ME | DVCAM Standard 184 min with Chip | List price not available | Get details |
| PDVM12CL | DVCAM Mini 12 min Cleaning Cassette | List price not available | Get details |
| PDVM12N | DVCAM Mini 12 min Non Chip | List price not available | Get details |
| PDV34N | DVCAM Standard 34 min Non Chip | List price not available | Get details |
| PDV124ME | DVCAM Standard 124 min with Chip | List price not available | Get details |
| PDV184N | DVCAM Standard 184 min Non Chip | List price not available | Get details |
Service
| Model: | Description: | U.S. List Price: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPSDVR10RSEW3 | 3 Year Extended Warranty for DVRs with list to $10,000 | $169.99 | Get details |
| SPSDV10BRSEW3 | 3 Year Extended Warranty for DVRs with list to $10,000; Latin America ONLY | $159.95 | Get details |