The Sony HVR-M15AU is an HDV format VTR ideally used with desktop editing workstations. It includes a stand and can be mounted vertically; a great space-saving feature. The modest frame is deceiving as this VTR performs a wide range of professional applications. The deck can play back both NTSC/PAL signals, as well as 720/30p. The unit records Sony's 1080i HDV in 24p, 30p and, 60i as well as DV and DVCAM. High definition can be recorded with either Mini DV tapes or the larger standard size cassettes for record times up to 276 minutes in HDV and DV mode.
| Standards | NTSC/PAL |
| Recording Format |
HDV1080i specification (MPEG2 Long GOP, CBR, 25Mb/s, MPEG-2 MP@H14) MPEG-1 Audio Layer2 (2 channel, 16-bit, 48 KHz) or MPEG-2 Audio Layer2 (4 channel, 16-bit, 48 KHz) DVCAM/DV(SP) Linear PCM (2 channel, 16-bit, 48 KHz) |
| Playback Format |
HDV: 1080/59.94i/50i, 23.98P, 29.97P, 25P DVCAM, DV SP: 480/59.94i, 576/50i |
| Recording Frame Rate |
HDV (i.LINK input) 1440 x 1080/59.94i/50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P DVCAM/DV 480/59.94i |
| Tape Speed |
HDV: 18.8 mm/s DVCAM: 28.193 mm/s DV: 18.8 mm/s |
| Maximum Recording Time |
DV/HDV: 276 min DVCAM: 184 min |
| Audio Signal Format | 16 bit/48 kHz |
| Input and Output Connectors |
Component: RCA (x1 Output) Composite: RCA (x1 Input, Output) S-Video: 4-Pin (x1 Input, Output) i.LINK/FireWire: 6-Pin Control S Interface LAN C Interface |
| Power Requirements | 8.4 VDC |
| Power Consumption | 6W |
| Operating Temperature | 41-104°F (5-40°C) |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 7.1 x 2.9 x 10.5" (18.1 x 7.3 x 26.7 cm) |
| Weight | 5.1 lb (2.3 kg) |