The HVR-M15AU enables users to record and play back video in a choice of the following formats: HDV 1080i, DVCAM, and DV. It also features the HDV native progressive format capability, which provides stunning 1080p image at 24, 25 or 30 frames per second.

One of the most powerful features the  HVR-M15AU is its compatibility with standard cassettes in addition to mini cassettes, which provides extended recording time of up to 276 minutes. This model is optimized for use with nonlinear editing systems thanks to its highly compact size and ease of operation.

Features:

• Switchable Recording and Playback
• Dual-size Cassette Mechanism
• Down-conversion Playback Capabilities
• i.LINK 5 Interface
• Time Code Copy from External Devices
• Auto Repeat and Custom Repeat
• Color Bar and 1-kHz Audio Tone
  Signal Output
• External Control
• Compact, Unique Design

Includes:

• HVR-M15AU
• Remote commander
• AC adaptor
• Power cord
• Stand
• Ceaning cassette
• Operating instructions

• HDV1080/60i, 1080/50i, 1080/24p, 1080/25p, 1080/30p

• DVCAM, DV SP 480/60i (NTSC), 576/50i (PAL)

• HDV1080/60i, 1080/50i, 1080/24p, 1080/25p, 1080/30p.

• DVCAM, DV SP 480/60i (NTSC), 576/50i (PAL)

• 1080/60i, 1080/50i, 480/60i (NTSC), 576/50i (PAL)

• Max. 18.812 mm/s

• Max. 28.218 mm/s

• Max. 276 min with PHDV-276DM cassette
• Max. 63 min with PHDVM-63DM cassette

• Max. 184 min with PHDV-276DM cassette
• Max. 41 min with PHDVM-63DM cassette

• Approx. 2.5 min with PHDV-276DM cassette

• RCA x 1 / RCA x 1 1Vp-p , 75ohm unbalanced, sync negative Sync signal : 0.286Vp-p (50i / NTSC) , 0.3Vp-p (60i / PAL) Burst signal : 0.286Vp-p (50i / NTSC) , 0.3Vp-p (60i / PAL)

• Mini-DIN 4pin x 2 Y : 1Vp-p , 75ohm unbalanced, sync negative Sync signal : 0.286Vp-p (60i / NTSC) , 0.3Vp-p (50i / PAL) Chrominance signal : 0.286Vp-p (60i / NTSC),(burst, 75ohm) , 0.3Vp-p (50i / PAL),(burst, 75ohm)

• RCA pin x 3 Output at 480i NTSC
• With[BETACAM] selected in [480i LEVEL] of the [IN/OUT REC] menu Y : 1 Vp-p (0.286Vp-p sync negative, output impedance 75ohm unbalanced) Pb / Cb / B-Y , Pr / Cr / R-Y : 0.7Vp-p (output impedance 75ohm unbalanced) (75% color bar with 7.5% IRE setup)
• With[SMPTE] selected in [480i LEVEL] of the [IN/OUT REC] menu Y : 1 Vp-p (0.3Vp-p sync negative, output impedance 75ohm unbalanced) Pb / Cb/B-Y , Pr / Cr / R-Y : 0.7Vp-p (output impedance 75ohm unbalanced)(100% color bar with no setup)
• Output with other settings Y : 1 Vp-p (output impedance 75ohm unbalanced) Pb / Cb / B-Y , Pr / Cr / R-Y : 0.7Vp-p (output impedance 75ohm unbalanced)(100% color bar with no setup) 480i / 480p : Y : with 0.3Vp-p sync negative 1080i / 720p : Y / Pb / Pr : with 0.6Vp-p 3-level sync

• 6-Pin

• Stereo mini-minijack ( 2.5 mm)

• Stereo minijack ( 3.5 mm)

• RCA x2,stereo impedance : max. 1kΩ unbalanced, Output level : -10dBu (=full bit -20dB) impedance 47 Ω unbalanced 60i, -10dBu (=full bit -18dB) impedance 47 Ω unbalanced 50i

• Approx. 2.3 kg (5 lb 1 oz)

• DC 8.4 V

• 6 W (playback mode)

• 5 to 40° C (41 to 104° K)

• -20 to +60° C (-4 to 140° K)