Sony HVR-V1E HVRV1E User Manual

The HVR-V1E is a compact and lightweight profession-

al HDV camcorder.

The HVR-V1E is the first Sony professional to incor-

porate 3 ClearVid CMOS sensors. Coupled with Sony’s

Enhanced Imaging Processor (EIP) these sensors

provide high sensitivity, low noise and a wide dynamic

range to help achieve high-quality, smearless images.

In addition to offering 1080/50i acquisition, it also

provides 25p shooting - making it ideal for film-

makers with smaller budgets and those who wish to

create a more cinematic look and feel to their produc-

tion.

Other professional features include timecode preset

function, two XLR microphone inputs, a timecode link

to synchronise time codes between multiple cameras

and HDV/DVCAM/DV recording and playback for flex-

ible workflow options.

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-V1E supports recording and playback of HDV

1080i, DVCAM and DV.

The HVR-V1E is the first Sony professional camcorder

to feature three ClearVid CMOS Sensors. Coupled with

Sony’s Enhanced Imaging Processor (EIP), these

sensors provide high sensitivity, low noise and a wide

dynamic range to achieve high-quality images. The

ClearVid CMOS Sensor also eradicates picture smear

and has 4 times high speed scanning capability en-

abling ’Smooth Slow Rec’ function.

The Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens features Extra-

low Dispersion (ED) Glass and a 20x optical zoom lens

with F2.8 at the tele-photo end for greater light sens-

itivity and long-range image acquisition for maximum

shooting flexibility.

For enhanced audio options

Like the other Sony professional HDV camcorders,

users can choose to shoot in HDV and then down-con-

vert to DVCAM via the camcorder.

For image monitoring

Including preset and synchronisation.

For direct interface with HD ready consumer displays.

With switchable HDV, DVCAM and DV recording and

playback capability, the Sony HVR-V1E gives profes-

sional users even more flexibility to choose the best

format for their production

Compact HDV Camcorder

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