Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

HVR-HD1000E
A new camcorder has been created to meet the growing demand from users who are looking
for mobility and professional appearance.
The HVR-HD1000E features a shoulder-mount design and black matte body similar to that of
professional camcorders; making it perfect for weddings, corporate communications,
and sporting events where appearance makes a difference.
Premium design characteristics and high-definition HDVTM1080i recording are the main features
of this new one-piece shoulder camcorder, ideal for working videographers on a budget.
A built-in down-converter creates DV material, perfect for standard DVD productions. Plus,
a special still photo mode is ideal for producing DVD cases and making wedding photo albums.
Whether you are recording weddings and corporate communications or
helping students make a documentary, the HVR-HD1000E is the best
choice on the market today as an entry level professional camcorder.
HDV - the Accessible HD Recording Format
HD can be Recorded on DV non-linear editing system, while retaining
HDV1080i
an Inexpensive DV Cassette Tape a HD master on the tape for future use. DV
Video and television technology, as well as viewer Furthermore, the HVR-HD1000E offers a DV DV (LP)
preferences, are moving from standard definition recording mode (4:3 or 16:9*4), which can
(SD) to high definition (HD) - just like black and white television provide a recording time of approximately 120 minutes in LP mode.*5
moved to color in the past. HD Recording (16:9) SD Editing / Monitoring (4:3)
HD has almost twice the number of scanning lines available than
SD. This means you can see much sharper detail and finer image
quality when your work is viewed on a HD display monitor.
Down
The HVR-HD1000E adopts the HDV format for HD recording. conversion
The HDV format allows you to shoot approximate 63minutes of HD Squeeze

video on a miniDV cassette tape*1. i.LINK /

There are two standards of HDV format. One is HDV720p and the Analog output
Letter Box*6
other is HDV1080i, which has 1,080 scanning lines and is used by
most broadcasters already using HD. Sony has adopted the
HDV1080i standard for all its HDV products. *2 Edge Crop

HD (16:9) *3 i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394
connector. Not all products with an i.LINK connector will necessarily communicate with each
other. For information on compatibility, operating conditions, and proper connection, please
1,080 SD (4:3) refer to the documentation supplied with any device with an i.LINK connector. For information
lines on devices that include an i.LINK connection, please contact your nearest Sony office.
576
lines *4 Squeezed recording.
*5 When a DVM80PRL standard miniDV cassette tape is used. If you record in LP mode,
Picture Quality
pictures may appear mosaic-like or sound may be interrupted when you play back the tape on
other camcorders or VCRs.
*6 Letter box mode is not available from the i.LINK connector.

HVR-DR60 Brings HDV to IT Workflows

HDV Recording DV Recording
The optional external HVR-DR60 Hard Disk
*1 When the PHDVM-63DM miniDV cassette tape is used. The PHDVM-63DV is
recommended for the HDV recording mode. The recording data rate of HDV1080i format Recording Unit gives you a hybrid
is almost the same as that of DV format.
operation, where video and audio is
*2 This brochure refers to the HDV1080i specification as the HDV format.
recorded simultaneously to hard disk drive
Full Compatibility with your Current DV System (HDD) and tape. The HDV or DV images
The HVR-HD1000E offers benefits for SD productions, as well as HD. are recorded as movie files in the HDD for
It is easy to use HDV recordings for your current DV editing work. quick nonlinear editing, enabling the
HVR-DR60
The HVR-HD1000E has a down-conversion feature that outputs operator to archive the source tape as (Hard Disk Recording Unit)

converted DV signals through the i.LINK connector*3 to your current soon as the shoot is finished.

High-quality Imaging System

1/2.9-inch ClearVid CMOS SensorTM Optical 10x zoom by
The next generation of Sony imaging sensor, the ClearVid CMOS Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonner T*TM lens
Sensor used in the HVR-HD1000E camcorder, is quite unique and The HVR-HD1000E camcorder can adapt to a wide
different from current CMOS technology. range of shooting situations and features a with T* coating

The ClearVid CMOS Sensor uses a unique pixel layout rotated Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonner T* lens with 10x optical zoom,
45 degrees to provide high resolution and high sensitivity. This pixel as featured on higher end professional HDV camcorders.
layout technology is also used in higher end professional camcorders. The T* lens coating suppresses unwanted
The ClearVid CMOS Sensor, coupled with an Enhanced Imaging reflections and faithfully reproduces colors for without T* coating

ProcessorTM (EIP), generates stunning images. Moreover, thanks to professional-looking results.

the CMOS technology, bright objects do not cause vertical smear.
Super SteadyShotTM (Optical) Image Stabilizer
• Larger pixel size The Super SteadyShot (Optical) feature of the HVR-HD1000E is an
• Unique 45˚ angle
pixel layout image stabilizer using an active optical lens method that functions
without any deterioration
ClearVid CMOS Sensor
Vertical smear in image quality. The
lens itself shifts vertically
and horizontally to
compensate for the
polarized light axis in
ClearVid CMOS Sensor CCD real time.

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Professional Design
Shoulder-mount design Wide Clear Photo LCD plusTM Monitor on
The HVR-HD1000E is lightweight and easy to use even for Viewfinder Unit Provides Easy Viewing
beginners, it provides a professional camcorder shoulder-mount A large, freely rotating 2.7-inch
design allows for easy balance and stable operation. type LCD screen is located on
the top of the viewfinder unit
to provide easy viewing when
the HVR-HD1000E camcorder Conventional LCD device Clear Photo LCD plus
is in a low-level position or on a tripod. This also makes it easy for a
Rec indicator light
director or client to see what the camera operator is shooting. The LCD
uses 211,200 dots widescreen Clear Photo LCD plus device that provides
proper brightness and a high level of color reproduction
Stereo shotgun microphone
(stereo mini plug)

Camera Control Ring

A special camera control ring
is located on the lens unit of
the HVR-HD1000E camcorder.
Any one of the following
functions can be assigned to
the ring for easy adjustment:
* Focus (default)
* Zoom
* Brightness DC power input
* Shutter
123,200 dots Color EVF
* Video: 1/3~1/10000 sec. Adjustable shoulder pad
* Photo: 1/3~1/425 sec.
* AE Shift
* WB Shift

Ergonomically Designed Handle

The ergonomically designed handle of
the HVR-HD1000E camcorder contains a
convenient record button and zoom control,
essential for low position shooting. There are
two cold shoes on the front and rear Cassette tape compartment
of the handle. You can attach two (miniDV cassette)
accessories like the HVL-LBP Battery Photo button
Video Light and HVR-DR60 Hard
Disk Recording Unit.

• HDMI output connector

• Memory Stick Duo slot
• USB connector

• i.LINK connector Video/Audio output connectors

• LANC connector
• Headphone jack

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Other Features
Long Operating Time With quad-speed images are captured for three seconds, stored in the
infoLITHIUMTM L Series Battery built-in buffer memory, and then recorded to tape (in either HDV or
DV format) as slow-motion pictures lasting 12 seconds.*7
The HVR-HD1000E camcorder uses standard
*7 When using this function, the resolution of the camera image is decreased.
infoLITHIUM L series batteries, like the DSR-PD170P, Sounds can not be recorded while shooting in this mode.
HVR-Z1E, and HVR-V1E. With the NP-F970, a
maximum operating time of approximate 10 hours
can be achieved thanks to the power management
system and low power consumption of the Super NightShotTM
ClearVid CMOS Sensor. NP-F970 (optional) The Super NightShot
function of the
Smooth Slow Rec HVR-HD1000E
The Smooth Slow Rec function of the HVR-HD1000E camcorder camcorder uses a built-in OFF ON
enables slow-motion playback by capturing images at four times infrared light emitter that allows you to record an object in zero lux
faster than the normal field rate (200 fields/s). In this mode, light levels. It also enables night-time monitoring and surveillance.

Diverse Range of Photo-creation Functions

While the HVR-HD1000E doesn’t contain all the features you’d find in a higher end professional camcorders, such as DVCAM recording/playback,
XLR audio connectors, and TC preset menu, it does boast a diverse range of photo-creation functions. These photo-creation functions are available
at the touch of a button. You can store high-quality still images on Memory Stick DuoTM media*8, and then use them to design DVD cases, website
content, news, etc.
*8 Memory Stick Duo media is not supplied.

Photo Mode Capturing from recorded video

In Photo mode of the HVR-HD1000E camcorder, you can take In case you missed the perfect timing for your still photo while
6.1-megapixel, 2848 x 2136-quality, 4:3-aspect images. videotaping, you can capture and save still frames from recorded
video by just pressing the photo button of the HVR-HD1000E
Dual Rec camcorder during playback. HDV footage will give you a
You can take 4.6-megapixel (16:9-aspect) photos while you are 1.2-megapixel, 1440 x 810 pixel still image of that magic moment.
shooting HDV video simply by pressing the photo button.

Workflow Using HDV Shooting and Photo Data Creation

For working videographers starting out with a limited budget, the HVR-HD1000E camcorder provides flexibility and an amazing
selection of features like HDV shooting and photo data creation. Even if you are still using SD for your projects, HD is the way of
the future. Down-conversion allows you to shoot in HD to create a high-quality master tape and still use your existing DV nonlinear
editing system and SD display monitor for playback and viewing.

HVR-HD1000E 2
6.1M (Photo Mode) Memory Stick Duo 3 Photo Album
Printing
4.6M (Dual Rec)

Capturing
1 For disc label /
jacket design
DV non-liner editing
5 DVD/Tape
4
Down converted DV Your
Client
HDV non-liner editing 6 Blu-ray Disc™.
HDV

[Workflow chart]
1 Shoot the original footage in HDV mode. 4 Edit your HDV recordings in the down-converted DV signal format.
2 Create photo images using the photo data creation functions. 5 Use your edited content and photo data for standard DVD/tape making.
3 Make a photo album for your client using the photo data. 6 Use the original HDV footage for HD-quality Blu-ray DiscTM making.

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 Options

HVR-DR60 HVL-LBP RM-1BP

An external Hard Disk LED video light using A LANC remote controller
Recording Unit with a infoLITHIUM L series with variable speed
60GB capacity and battery. zooming.
4.5 hours of recording time
for HDV, DVCAM*, and DV.

VCT-PG11RMB VCL-HG0737C VCL-HG1737C PHDVM-63DM

A multi-purpose mid-spreader 0.7x wide conversion lens 1.7x tele conversion lens A professional durability tape
tripod with RM-1BP. for HDV, DVCAM*and DV.

2NP-F970 NP-F570/770/970 AC-VQ1050B UWP-C1/C2/C3 VMC-IL4408A/ VMC-IL4615/4635

infoLITHIUM L series infoLITHIUM L series AC adaptor/charger UHF Synthesized Wireless IL4415A/IL4435 i.LINK cable
rechargeable battery rechargeable battery Microphone Package i.LINK cable (4pin-4pin) (4pin-6pin 1.5m/3.5m)
pack (two packs) pack

*HVR-HD1000E doesn’t have DVCAM recording/playback capability.

VMC-30VC VMC-30FS VMC-15HD/30HD VF-37CPK S
3m Component Video 3m Multi AV Cable HDMI cable (1.5m/3m) Filter Kit
Cable

HVR-HD1000E Specifications
Camera section HDV/DV input/output i.LINK interface (IEEE 1394, 4-pin connector)
Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* zoom lens, 10x (opti- Audio output RCA Pin x2 (L,R)
cal), f = 5.4 to 54 mm, filter diameter: 37 mm Audio input Stereo mini jack (φ3.5 mm), ECM-PS1 external
Focal length 16:9 video mode 40 to 400mm*1 shot-gun stereo microphone is supplied.
4:3 video mode 49 to 490mm*1 Headphone Stereo mini jack (φ3.5 mm)
16:9 photo mode 40 to 400mm*1 LANC Stereo mini-mini jack (φ2.5 mm)
4:3 photo mode 37 to 370mm*1 USB TYPE B connector
Focus System Auto,manual(Ring/Panel) DC Input AC-L100 AC adaptor is supplied.
Imaging system 1/2.9-inch, ClearVid CMOS Sensor system Others
Maximum still image recording MAX. 6.1M (2848 x 2136) (4:3) LCD viewfinder 0.27-inch type*2, approx. 123,200 dots, 16:9 aspect ratio
Gross pixels Approx. 3200K pixels LCD monitor 2.7-inch type*2, Clear Photo LCD plus, approx. 211,200
Effective pixels 16:9 video mode Approx. 2280K pixels dots, hybrid type, 16:9 aspect ratio, touchscreen
4:3 video mode Approx. 1710K pixels Speaker φ16mm
16:9 photo mode Approx. 2280K pixels General
4:3 photo mode Approx. 3040K pixels Mass (w/o Tape,Battery,etc) 2.7Kg(6 lb 0 oz)
Shutter Speed Auto Slow ShutterON 1/25-1/215 Mass(w/Battery)*3 NP-F570 3.0Kg(6 lb 10 oz)
Auto Slow ShutterOFF 1/50-1/215 NP-F770 3.1Kg(6 lb 13 oz)
Manual 1/3-1/10000 (Still Image: 1/3-1/425) NP-F970 3.2Kg(7 lb 1 oz)
Scene Selection 1/2-1/425 Power Requirements (AC adaptor/Battery) 8.4V / (6.8V / 7.2V)
Super NightShot 1/3-1/100 Power Consumption HDV 4.4W / 4.8W
Color Slow Shutter 1/2-1/215 (VF/VF+LCD) DV 4.2W / 4.6W
Smooth Slow Rec 1/200-1/800 Operating temperature 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)
Minimum illumination Auto Slow ShutterON 5 lux(1/25 Shutter Speed) Storage temperature -20 to +60 °C (-4 to 140 °F)
Auto Slow ShutterOFF 11 lux(1/25 Shutter Speed) Supplied Accessory AC adaptor AC-L100
VTR section Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-F570
Recording format HDV1080/50i, DV/DV(LP)576/50i (PAL) AV Cable
Play out/Down conversion format HDV1080/50i, DV/DV(LP)576/50i (PAL) Lens Cap (small)
Playback/Recording time HDV/DV SP Max. 63 min with PHDVM-63DM cassette Lens Hood
DV LP Max. 94.5 min with PHDVM-63DM cassette Microphone
Connectors Windscreen
Component video output RCA Pin x3 Large size eye cup
Composite video output RCA Pin x1
S-Video output mini-DIN 4-pin x1 *1 These values are calculated to be equivalent to the 35 mm film.
HDMI output HDMI connector *2 Viewable area, measured diagonally.
*3 Inluding a battery and a tape (60min.)

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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 approximate.
Sony, DVCAM, ClearVid CMOS Sensor, Enhanced Imaging Processor, DigitalMaster, SteadyShot,
NightShot, i.LINK, InfoLITHIUM, Memory Stick Duo and their respective logos are trademarks of
Sony Corporation.
Clear Photo LCD plus, , Blu-Ray are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Limited.
Vario-Sonnar T* is a trademark of Carl Zeiss AG.
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