Sony HVR-M25U User Manual

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In 2004, Sony introduced affordable, yet high-performance HD recording systems adopting the
HDV™ 1080i specification for use in its products thereby offering the HDV format to a wide range
of professional videographers.  Upon that introduction, HDV systems have  gained a rapid and
wide acceptance due to their high picture quality, outstanding performance, and cost-
effectiveness. Today, in response to the demands for greater levels of operability such as longer
recording time and time-code-recording capabilities, Sony introduces its latest HDV recorders –
the HVR-M25U and HVR-M15U.
The HVR-M25U and HVR-M15U enable users to record and play back video in a choice of formats –
HDV 1080i, DVCAM™, and DV.  They also feature a down-conversion capability for 1080i recording,
which provides the flexibility to record in either standard definition (SD) or high definition (HD)
depending on your production needs.  
One of the most powerful features of these VTRs is their compatibility with standard cassettes in
addition to mini cassettes, which provides extended recording time of up to 276 minutes.  In
addition, these VTRs provide a convenient function to copy not just the video and audio of an
original tape via an i.LINK

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connection, but also the time code.

Both models are optimized for use with nonlinear editing systems thanks to their highly compact
size and easy operations.  However, the HVR-M25U provides additional powerful features such as
a built-in 2.7-inch*

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type, 16:9 LCD monitor and an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)

output for more demanding production environments.
The HVR-M25U and HVR-M15U are highly powerful, yet cost-effective tools for nonlinear editing
systems that will serve both today’s production needs, as well as those of tomorrow.

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