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- HDV 1080i, DVCAM, and DV SP recording and playback.
- Compatible with mini-DV and standard size cassettes.
- Downconversion from HD to SD.
- 60 / 50 Hz (NTSC/PAL) switchable.
- Auto-repeat
- Vertical operation.
| Feature | Benefit | | | The HVR-M15U can switch between HDV 1080i, DVCAM and DVrecording and play back, providing full flexibility to record and playback either Standard or High Definition depending on production needs. | Dual-size Cassette Mechanism | This innovative feature allows six different types ofcassette tapes to be used without the cumbersome process associatedwith additional mechanical hardware. It allows for HDV long-timerecording for up to 276 minutes with a PHDV-276DM, Digital Master Tape. | Down-conversion Capabilities | Allows for the easy migration to HD, and the backwardcompatibility to SD. | | | Useful when dubbing tapes or recording to tapes with materialedited by nonlinear editing systems. | Color Bar/1KHz Audio Tone | The HVR-M15 is equipped with a signal generator for threetypes of color bars that is activated from the set-up menu. Inaddition, the recorder is also equipped with an audio signal generatorof 1 kHz (60i: full bit -20 dB, 50i: full bit -18 dB). These are usefulwhen checking system conditions. | 60/50Hz (NTSC/PAL) Switchable | Worldwide compatibility. | | | Allows for continous playback of HD material for POSapplications |
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