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PROFESSIONAL CONTROL
OTHER FEATURES
REAR PANEL
RS-422A Control
The HVR-1500A is equipped with an RS-422A interface,which
is the industry standard for professional editing.This allows the
VTR to interface with other VTRs from Sony,editing controllers
such as Sony’s RM-280 Edit Controller and non-linear editing
systems.The RS-422A offers frame-accurate insert and assemble
editing in DVCAM mode.It can also be used for source
feeding*
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in HDV mode.
*14 The availability of frame-accurate control is dependent on the connected editing controller.
For information on compatible editing controllers,please contact Sony’s local office.
HD and SD Reference Inputs
The HVR-1500A accepts both HD and SD reference signals.
Time Code Input/Output
The HVR-1500A has a time code input/output capability to
synchronise time code when making tape copies.
Built-in Signal Generator
Equipped with a built-in signal generator,the HVR-1500A can
generate colour bars or black burst for video and a 1-kHz
tone or silent signal for audio.These signals can be recorded
to tape when the HVR-1500A is operating in DVCAM or DV
mode*
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to create a pre-striped tape prior to editing.They
can also be output from the analogue and digital interfaces
to adjust other equipment in the system.
*15 Recording these signals to tapes in the HDV format is not available.
• Compact Design (half-rack wide,3U high)
• AC Operation (100 to 240 V,50/60 Hz)
• Low Power Consumption (approximate 60 W)
• VITC (Vertical Interval Time Code) (DVCAM format only)
• Video Processor Control via Menu
• Closed Caption Function (DVCAM/DV NTSC format only)
• SIRCS (Sony Integrated Remote Control System) Interface
Rear panel of the HVR-1500A (with the optional HVBK-1505 board)