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    Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HVR-Z1U[...]

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    2 Bringing Compact and Cost-ef fective HD Acquisition into the Field – the HVR-Z1U HDV 1080i Camcor der The rapid transition to HD programming in broadcasting and postproduction has introduced a tremendous demand for an entry-level path into the HD world. Sony's response to this demand is the HVR-Z1U Digital HD Video Camera Recorder – a co[...]

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    3 Images Simulated[...]

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    4 3CCD Camera System with 1080i HD CCDs The HVR-Z1U incorporates three 1/3-inch type 1080i HD CCDs, each with a 16:9 aspect ratio, a total pixel number of 1.12 M (1,012 x 1,111), and an effective pixel number of 1.07 M (972 x 1,100). The combined 3CCD system achieves a resolution of 1,440 x 1,080 by adopting the precise spatial of fset technology a[...]

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    5 Switchable Recording and Playback – HDV 1080i/DVCAM/DV 4 and 60i/50i The HVR-Z1U can switch between HDV 1080i, DVCAM and DV recor ding, providing full flexibility to recor d in either standard or high definition depending on pr oduction needs. In addition, it can be switched between 60i and 50i modes (NTSC and P AL), allowing for flexible produ[...]

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    6 Large, 16:9 Widescreen Color Viewfinder The 0.44-inch type color LCD viewfinder displays high-resolution color pictures of appr ox. 250,000 pixels in a widescreen aspect ratio of 16:9. Operators can also select to display pictures in black and white. The size of the eyepiece has been increased to allow viewing of images even while wearing glasses[...]

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    7 AE Override The AE (Auto Exposure) Override function allows operators to manually change exposure settings during the AE mode via an iris dial. This allows operators to set the desired exposur e settings immediately , with no need to set all exposure settings modes to manual. This function can easily be recalled at the touch of an Assign Button. [...]

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    8 AF Assist The AF (Auto Focus) Assist function allows operators to focus on desired subjects when using the AF mode. Operators can manually change focus positions using a focus ring during AF mode, allowing AF refer ence focus positions to be shifted to manually changed positions. This is useful, for example, when operators want to focus on subjec[...]

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    9 Optimum Weight Distribution and Balance The optimum weight distribution and balance of its body make the HVR-Z1U particularly suitable for hand-held shots, and also allows operators to easily carry the camera without causing fatigue. In addition, the camcorder can sit comfortably on the shoulder simply by attaching the optional VCT -FXA Shoulder [...]

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    10 Shot T ransition The Shot T ransition TM function allows for smooth automatic scene transitions. The operator can program start and end settings for zoom, focus, iris, gain, shutter speed and white balance into the camera’ s A/B buttons and, by pressing the start button, a smooth transition will take place according to the set time, because th[...]

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    11 ❚ AE Response ❚ Flicker Reduce (by AGC) ❚ Zebra Patterns (100% or 70 to 100% (adjustable by 5%) In order to provide the flexibility required for professional shooting, the HVR-Z1U offers a variety of convenient functions: OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS ❚ Date Stamping ❚ Audio Lock (DVCAM/ DV mode only) ❚ Audio Limiter OPTIONAL ACCESSORIE[...]

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    © 2005 Sony Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. All non-metric weights and measurements are appr oximate. Sony , DVCAM, DigitalMaster , SteadyShot, HD Codec Engine, i.LINK, InfoLITHIUM, Remote Commander , Picture [...]