SONY HVR-A1U

Specifications

Signal System: NTSC
HDV 1080 60i/30 frame/24 frame Record and Playback
Image Device: 1/3″ CMOS chip with 2.97 million pixels
Lens: 5.1 to 51mm Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*
10x optical zoom
37mm filter diameter
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Not specified by manufacturer
Horizontal Resolution: 1080 lines horizontal pixels
1440 vertical pixels
Sensitivity: Not specified by manufacturer
Minimum Illumination: 7 lux with Gain Up, 0 lux in Night Shot Mode
Vertical Smear: Not specified by manufacturer
Built-in Filters: Electronic daylight and Tungsten switchable
LCD Monitor: 2.7″ widescreen
Viewfinder: Color and B/W switchable
Scan Matching: No
Memory Card Slot: Yes
Shutter Speed Range: 1/4 seconds to 1/10,000 seconds
Gain Selection: 0 dB, (+)3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 15 dB, 18 dB

VTR
Tape Format:
DVCAM small cassette
HDV Record and Play
DVCAM Record and Play
DV Record and Play
Tape Speed:
HDV – 18.8mm/sec.
DVCAM – 28.2 mm/sec.
DV SP Mode – 18.8mm/sec.
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Not specified by manufacturer
Maximum Recording Time:
HDV – 60 min
DVCAM – 40 min
DV – 60 min

AUDIO
Audio Dynamic Range: Not specified by manufacturer
Audio Signal Format:
HDV
MPEG1 audio layer II
DVCAM/DV
16-bit/48 kHz 2 channel mode
12-bit/32 kHz 4 channel mode
Audio Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio: Not specified by manufacturer

INPUTS/OUTPUTS
HD/SD Component- 3 RCA (x 1 output through breakout cable)
FireWire- 4-Pin (x 1 input and output)
S-Video- 4-Pin (x 1 output through breakout cable)
Composite Video- RCA (x 1 output through breakout cable)
Mic Audio- XLR (x 2 input)
Audio- RCA (x 2 output through breakout cable)
Headphone- Stereo Mini (x 1)
LANC Control- Mini (x 1)
USB- Mini B (x 1)

POWER
Power Requirements: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz with AC adapter
Power Consumption: 6.6W
Operating Temperature: -4 to 140F (-20 to 60C)

SIZE:
2.9″ x 4.1″ x 7.6″
74 x 104 x 193 mm

WEIGHT:
1.63 lb. (0.7 kg)