Sony HVR-M25AE User Manual

In addition to providing HDV1080i recording and play-

back, the HVR-M25AE now features the HDV native

progressive format capability, which provides stun-

ning 1080p images at 24, 25 or 30 frames per

second.* Along with support for both DVCAM and DV

formats, the HVR-M15AE offers users the ability to

work with both standard definition and high definition

content.

The HVR-M25AE is also compatible with standard size

cassettes. The DigitalMaster -cassette can provide

over 4 hours recording of HDV content - the ideal

choice when longer recording times are required.

The HVR-M25AE is designed for professional use - and

includes a convenient, integrated 16:9 LCD screen for

content monitoring, and HDMI (High Definition Multi-

media Interface) for simple connectivity to HD con-

sumer displays for added flexibility. As with all HDV

products, the HVR-M25AE has the added benefit of 2

year Silver Support warranty - providing additional

piece of mind.

"24p" means "23.98p" video signal and "30p" means

"29.97p" video signal.

This product comes with the full PrimeSupport pack-

age. That’s fast, hassle-free repairs, a helpline offer-

ing expert technical advice, and a free loan unit while

yours is repaired. Plus the peace of mind that Sony is

looking after your equipment – and your business.

The HVR-M25AE, along with offering HDV 1080i re-

cording and playback now offers progressive record-

ing format. With this format, called HDV native pro-

gressive format, 1080p images at 24, 25 or 30 frames

per second can be recorded.

The HVR-M25AE enables users to play back 1080p im-

ages recorded with camcorders featuring this format

and to record with i.LINK input. DVCAM and DV re-

cording and play back for exisiting SD workflows is

also available, providing full flexibility to record and

play back either Standard or High Definition depend-

ing on production needs.

The HVR-M25AE accepts both standard and mini size

HDV, DVCAM, and DV cassettes without using any

special adaptor. It allows for HDV recording for up to

276 minutes with a DigitalMaster™ Cassette - ideal

when longer recoding times are required.

The HVR-M25AE allows down conversion from

HDV1080i format. Analogue outputs (component/S-

Video/Composite) and the i.LINK interface can

provide a standard definition signal in either DVCAM

or DV if required.

The HVR-M25AE is compatible with both 50 and 60 Hz

use - providing greater user flexibility to make and

edit productions on a worldwide basis.

The HVR-M25AE is equipped with HDV/DV IN TC, en-

abling time code synchronization with external equip-

ment - ideal when dubbing tapes or recording to

tapes with material edited by nonlinear editing

systems.

The HVR-M25AE has a 2.7" wide LCD panel enabling

operators to check 16:9 aspect pictures images, audio

level meter and set-up menu. The newly developed

"Clear Photo LCD plus" further improves the visibility

of previous LCDs, offering more detailed and colorful

photography of objects in dark or bright places. The

new colour temperature of 6500K ensures compatibil-

ity with other monitoring solutions.

HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a spe-

cification for the input-output interface of uncom-

pressed HD digital video and multi-channel audio, and

has become the standard for HDTV and other CE

devices. As such the HVR-M25AE can be easily con-

nected to such devices for added user flexibility.

HDV compact recorder with LCD screen and
HDMI connection

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