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Product Information

HVR-Z5E

1/3-inch 3 ClearVid CMOS Profes-

sional HDV Camcorder

Introducing a truly amazing new compact professional

HDV camcorder from Sony. The HVR-Z5E is designed to

enhance creativity and deliver the highest standard of op-

tical and audio quality.

advanced 10-group, 15-element lens structure also

includes compound aspheric lenses for images that

are crisp and clear even when shooting movies at

high zoom ratios.

• Advanced optical lens technology makes the most of

Sony’s 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor to realise sharper

images with higher resolution and less noise even

when shooting in very low light.

• The six-blade iris diaphragm is nearly circular, en-

abling the creation of extremely beautiful background

blur.

Sony’s newly designed G Lens™ is incorporated into the

camcorder, boasting excellent resolution, colour and con-

trast, for breathtaking images.

3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor ™ system utilising the techno-

logy of Exmor™ provides excellent low-light sensitivity.

This new compact camcorder is ideal when high perform-

ance in available light conditions is a requirement. The er-

gonomically designed body allows flexible shooting under

any conditions, while maintaining Sony’s worldwide repu-

tation for quality and high performance.

Natural-touch Lens Operation

Newly designed focus, zoom and iris control functions

provide convenient lens operation. The iris ring, located

next to the zoom ring as with traditional professional

lenses, allows users to adjust exposure with great preci-

sion. The zoom function is variable and can be controlled

by using the lens barrel ring, the lever at the lens grip or

lever on the camera handle. Additionally, once you select

the high-speed zoom mode, you can zoom from wide to

telephoto 1.5x faster than with the HVR-V1E.

The HVR-Z5E’s standard features include 1080/25p HDV

native progressive recording modes.

Sony’s new cutting-edge HYBRID recording system offers

use of an optional HVR-DR60 or HVR-MRC1K. This al-

lows simultaneous recording of HDV and/or standard DV/

DVCAM to dual media for improved NLE and archive

workflow efficiency.

The HVR-Z5E also provides 3 built-in ND (Neutral Dens-

ity) filters and allows the use of an optional 0.8x wide con-

version lens.

Features

1/3 inch-type 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor system

Major "G Lens" Features on HVR-Z5E

The newly developed 1/3-inch type 3 ClearVid CMOS

Sensor system has 45-degree rotated pixels on each chip

in order to increase the signal density, while each pixel

maintains sufficient surface area.

• The 29.5mm wide-angle "G Lens" (equivalent to

35mm film) on the HVR-Z5E offers a field of view

that’s ideal for shooting situations ranging from broad

landscape shots to conditions where sufficient dis-

tance from the subject is difficult to obtain. A 20x op-

tical zoom also enables shooting over a wide zoom

range.

• Two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements re-

duce chromatic aberrations caused by differences in

light refraction to minimise colour fringing. The

In combination with Enhanced Imaging Processor™

(EIP), the 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor system achieves

high resolution, high sensitivity, wide dynamic range, and

excellent colour reproduction. The pixel shift interpolation

technique has been traditionally used in small 3CCD cam-

corders. However, it normally requires the combination of

all three colour element (RGB) signals to maximise resol-

ution. If an object lacks one or more colour elements, the

resolution of the object may be degraded.

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• 25p Progressive Scan Mode

The 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor system is different be-

cause it can always produce maximum resolution, regard-

less of the balance between colour elements, thanks to its

unique and sophisticated interpolation technology.

In this mode, the 1080p image captured by the 3

ClearVid CMOS Sensor system is also recorded as

an interlaced signal by dividing each frame into two

fields. This enables compatibility with current editing

and monitoring equipment that only accept interlaced

signals, while maintaining the quality of the 1080p

image.

Enhanced functionality with the technology of

Exmor

Exmor technology, which utilises the full potential of the 3

ClearVid CMOS Sensor system. Exmor features the

column-parallel A/D conversion technique and the dual

noise cancelling method also used in the Sony’s top-of-

the-line models.

Built-in Down-converter for SD Production

Output a down-converted video signal through the i.LINK

interface and other SD output connectors. This allows

users to edit recorded material with a compatible non-

linear editing system using current DV editing software,

as well as record SD signals to an external VTR.

Multiple A/D (analogue to digital) converters on each pixel

row convert analogue signals to digital as soon as they

are generated, unlike traditional technology that only has

one A/D converter on each chip.

* Letterbox mode is not available from the i.LINK connect-

or. 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 com-

municate with each other. For information on compatibil-

ity, operating conditions, and proper connection, please

refer to the documentation supplied with any device with

an i.LINK connector. For information on devices that in-

clude an i.LINK connection, please contact your nearest

Sony service centre.

Exmor technology can eliminate the influence of external

noise that enters the signal chain during transfer to the

A/D converter, resulting in high-quality digital signals with

extremely low noise. This significantly enhances shooting

in low-light environments.

By adopting this groundbreaking technology, the new

1/3-inch 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor system enables the

HVR-Z5E to achieve a low light sensitivity of just 1.5 lux*

Versatile Audio Input Selection

* At 1/25 shutter, auto iris and auto gain

The HVR-Z5E features versatile audio input selection with

a newly designed high-quality built-in stereo microphone,

as well as two XLR audio input channels for professional

microphones or connecting to an external-line audio

source.

Switchable Recording and Playback - HDV1080i/

DVCAM/DV

The HVR-Z5E can switch between HDV 1080i, DVCAM

and standard DV recording, providing the ultimate flexibil-

ity to suit your production needs. 60Hz operation for

1080/60i/24p/30p plus SD 480i is available through a

chargeable service upgrade

By adjusting the INPUT ASSIGN switch located on the

side panel of the HVR-Z5E, you can easily assign the 2

audio input channels to the built-in stereo microphone,

external-line audio, or dedicate one channel to each and

record them separately or mixed. When assigned to one

channel, the built-in stereo microphone acts as a wide-

directional monaural microphone.

Selectable Progressive Modes

The HVR-Z5E has two types of progressive shooting

modes.

The high quality ECM-XM1 monaural microphone is a

supplied accessory with the HVR-Z5E.

• 25p HDV Native Progressive Recording Mode

The HVR-Z5E camcorders newly feature 25p native

progressive recording mode. The 3 ClearVid CMOS

Sensor system and EIP create true 1080p images,

which can then be recorded as progressive signals

by the HVR-Z5E camcorder in HDV format.

XtraFine™ LCD Panel

A 3.2-inch type XtraFine LCD is located on the HVR-Z5E

in the same position as on the HVR-Z1E. With approxim-

ately 921,000 pixels, this is 4x greater than the LCD of

the HVR-Z1E. The XtraFine LCD displays virtually 100%

of the recorded picture area at 6500K colour temperature.

The progressive HDV stream can be output from an

i.LINK connector and used for progressive editing

with compatible NLE software. Native progressive re-

cording modes are suitable for output to film, CG

composition, viewing on a progressive monitor, or as

an Internet movie. Note: interlaced video is output

from connectors other than i.LINK.

XtraFine EVF

The 0.45 inch type XtraFine EVF (Electronic View Finder)

has approximately 1,227,000 pixels (852x3[RGB]x480).

This device has three independent LEDs for Red, Green,

and Blue colours. This technology allows users to monitor

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objects with remarkable colour reproduction accuracy and

high resolution*. The EVF has a selectable display mode

between Colour or Black and White. The Xtra Fine EVF

displays virtually 100% of the picture area at 6500K col-

our temperature.

conditions. When the iris needs to be opened to create a

short depth of field, a suitable brightness level can be

achieved with this function.

AGC Range Configuration

* When the camcorder is panned quickly or when an ob-

ject in the screen moves quickly, the primary colours of

R/G/B may be seen on the object in the EVF momentarily.

The range of the AGC (Automatic Gain Control) function

can be set by assigning its upper and lower limits. The

use of minus gain can be achieved by setting the lower

limit of the AGC. Once MINUS AGC is set to ON, the min-

imum AGC parameter is set to approximately -3dB. If you

set it to OFF, the minimum AGC parameter set to 0dB.

InfoLITHIUM™ L Series Battery Compatibility

The HVR-Z5E uses the same batteries as the HVR-Z1E,

HVR-V1E, and DSR-PD170P, so you can use your exist-

ing chargers and batteries.

Advanced Histogram

HDMI output connector

The Histogram Indicator for brightness can be displayed

on the LCD monitor and viewfinder, allowing operators to

easily evaluate the brightness of captured images. A tar-

get window appears in the centre of the screen and the

brightness level is indicated by a vertical red line in the

histogram. The zebra indicator level appears as a yellow

vertical line in the histogram as a reference for proper

exposure.

Uncompressed digital HD video and audio signals are

output from the HDMI connector. You can see stunning

HD images on an HDMI-compatible monitor display. Dur-

ing shooting, a pre-compressed 1920x1080i/4:2:2 signal

is output from the HDMI connector

Two Accessory Shoe Connectors

Picture Profile™

The HVR-Z5E features two accessory shoe connectors.

One is a cold shoe on the top of the microphone unit at

the front, and the other is a screw-hole type shoe located

on the handle. The rear side shoe can be changed to a

cold shoe using supplied parts.

Up to six different picture-quality settings, including

gamma and colour settings can be registered in the

memory as picture profiles.

Colour Depth

One-touch Clip-type Microphone Holder

Generally, the brightness of a video image increases as

the colour level becomes more vivid. In these new cam-

corders, the brightness and colour level are processed in-

dependently so that more flexible tone - for instance, a

dark image with vivid colour - is realized by 3D-LUT* col-

our processing.

A one-touch clip-type microphone holder makes it easy to

attach and remove the microphone for quick setup/

storage.

Smooth WB (white balance)

Colour Correction

The Smooth WB feature is a smooth transition white bal-

ance system that avoids unnaturally sudden colour tem-

perature changes between preset white balance settings.

This function is useful when you move from an artificial,

low-light environment inside a building, to bright natural

sunlight outside.

The Colour Correction function of the HVR-Z1E has been

improved in the HVR-Z5E. Colour Correction provides two

functions for creative shooting. The Colour Extraction

function can retain up to two desired colours of monitored

pictures on the screen, while making all other colours

black and white. The advanced function allows users to

select the colour simply by pressing a button to memorize

the centre colour of the captured image

Smooth Gain

The Smooth Gain function is a smooth transition gain sys-

tem that avoids sudden brightness changes caused by

manual gain-level adjustment. With this function, the

brightness changes gradually when the gain-level position

is switched and avoids any sudden, unwanted iris

adjustment.

The Colour Revision function can change the hue of the

colour specifically designated by the Colour Extraction

function. This function is good not only for creating im-

pressive images, but also for blue or green screen shoot-

ing in order to normalize uneven colour. The colour data

is stored in each Picture Profile so that users can select

the most suitable colour setting for each shooting

situation.

Negative Gain

Negative gain settings of -6 and -3 dB have also been ad-

ded to help reduce sensitivity under bright lighting

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WB (White Balance) Shift

Assignable features

The WB Shift function allows users to create a custom

colour or to adjust the colour temperature of the camcord-

er. There are two WB Shift options to choose from:

The HVR-Z5E provides seven ASSIGN buttons for quick

access to frequently used functions suitable for variable

shooting conditions. Some default functions are pre-

assigned by name. The assignable functions are AE shift,

Back Light, Colour Bars, Digital Extender, End Search,

Expanded Focus, Fader, Focus Macro, Hyper Gain, Index

Mark, Last Scene Review, Marker, Peaking, Photo, Pic-

ture Profile, Push AT Iris, REC Review, Ring Rotate, Shot

Transition, Smooth Slow REC, Spot Light, Steady Shot,

TC Reset, TC Count Up and Zebra.

• LB-CC type: adjusting the LB axis (colour temperat-

ure) and CC filter effect.

• R-B level type: adjusting the red and blue levels

Skintone Detail

This function allows users to change the sharpness of an

object with a specific colour, and is particularly good for

making skin tones look more natural. The target colour

can be specified by controlling the Phase/Range/Satura-

tion/Y Level/Y Range parameters or by pressing a button

to specify the colour of an object with a colour picker. If

the sharpness of the background object is decreased, the

blur looks more natural.

Benefits

Sony’s exclusive high-performance "G Lens"

The HVR-Z5E benefits from the exceptional optical per-

formance of Sony’s "G Lens". This sophisticated lens in-

corporates Sony’s unique optical technology and unpar-

alleled quality control. Moreover, it’s been optimized to

perfectly complement the advanced image sensor and

image-processing technology, thus expanding your shoot-

ing possibilities.

Smooth Slow Rec

The Smooth Slow Rec function of the HVR-Z5E camcord-

er enables smooth slow-motion playback of images cap-

turing 4x faster than normal (200 fields/s). In this mode,

quad-speed images are captured for three seconds,

stored in the built-in buffer memory, and then recorded to

tape (in either HDV, DVCAM, or DV format) as slow-

motion pictures lasting 12 seconds*.

1/3inch ClearVid CMOS Processor

Newly developed 1/3inch x 3 ClearVid CMOS processor

offers high resolution, high sensitivity, wide dynamic

range and excellent colour reproduction.

This allows recorded images to be checked immediately

in the field. Picture quality is slightly degraded due to

high-speed capture, but it’s much better than converting

standard definition images to slow motion using NLE soft-

ware. This function is ideal for sports or nature photo-

graphy, where the action can be viewed more easily in

slow motion, and opens up many creative possibilities.

• Offers greater resolution than existing pixel-shift tech-

nologies regardless of the balance between colour

elements.

• Offers great low-light capabilities especially important

for camera operators who cannot control their ambi-

ent lighting, e.g. wedding videographers.

• Lower power consumption than traditional CCD’s.

• ’Exmor’ technology employed in the the new CMOS

processor reduces noise in the A/D process.

*Audio cannot be recorded while shooting in this mode.

Shot Transition Function

The shot Transition function allows for smooth automatic

scene transitions. After you have programmed a shot’s

START and END point settings (e.g., for zoom, focus, iris,

gain, shutter speed and white balance) and pressed the

start button, a smooth picture transition takes place over

the duration of the shot by automatically calculating inter-

mediate setting values. This is very useful when complex

camera settings are required during the scene transition. -

for example, when panning the camcorder from a distant

object to a close object. Transition types can be selected

from a choice of "LINEAR", "SOFT STOP", and "SOFT

TRANS", transition time can be set from 2 to 90 seconds,

and start delay time can be selected from 5, 10 and 20

seconds.

Selectable 25p Progressive Modes

The HVR-Z7E offers the ability to choose between a 25p

scanning mode (sames as HVR-V1E) but also a 25p

’native’ recording mode. In this native recording mode the

picture is both scanned and recorded as a progressive

image.

• Further improves the progressive reproduction by

both scanning and recording progressively.

• Provides further flexibility of use. e.g. The camera

can be used for a variety of applications from budget-

movie making in 25p mode to standard interlace TV

productions.

• Offers camera operators the use of the progressive

’filmic look’, coupled with gamma curve correction

makes the camera ideal for movie production.

•

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HYBRID Solution for Media, Format & Workflow

Various recording options are available when using the

HVR-MRC1K in HYBRID operation. These include Syn-

chronous recording, Relay recording or HVR-MRC1K only

recording.

The HVR-Z5E is ready for HYBRID operation with the op-

tional HVR-MRC1K Memory Recording Unit. In HYBRID

operation you can simultaneously record video footage

and audio to tape and to a standard CompactFlash (CF)

card. This will allow an operator to shoot HD on tape and

CF card, SD on tape and CF card or HD on tape and SD

on CF card - depending on their requirements.

Furthermore, the HVR-Z5E can display HVR-MRC1K

status information on its LCD for convenient reference.

The display data includes Connection status, REC status

and the remaining CF recording time. It is very convenient

to be able to monitor the HVR-MRC1K’s operation without

having to check the rear display panel.

The HVR-Z5E has a special shoe connector* for direct at-

tachment of the HVR-MRC1K without the use of a cable.

This smart combination never interferes with shooting op-

erations. The ergonomically integrated design provides

easier handling in any shooting situation. The HVR-

MRC1K automatically synchronises with the recording

commands of the HVR-Z5E.

* The intelligent shoe connector inputs and outputs an

HDV/DV stream and supplies power to the Memory Re-

cording Unit HVR-MRC1K. The i.LINK connector is not

available when the unit is attached to the camcorder.

Technical Specifications

Camera section

Lens

Sony G Lens, 20x (optical), f = 4.1 to 82mm, f = 29.5 to 590 mm at 16:9 mode, f = 36.1

to 722 mm at 4:3 mode, filter diameter: 72mm

Built-in filter

Clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64

Imaging system

1/3 inch-type, progressive 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor system with technology of Exmor

Picture elements

Approx. 1,037,000 pixels (effective), approx. 1,120,000 pixels (total)

Focus

Auto, manual (focus ring/one push auto/infinity/AF assist/focus macro)

White balance

Auto, one-push auto (A/B positions), indoor (3200 K), outdoor (selectable level -7 to +7,

approx. 500K/step), manual WB Temp (selectable 2300K to 15000K, 100K/step)

Manual shutter speed

Auto 1/50 - 1/2000

Manual 1/4 - 1/10000

Gain

-6, -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21 dB

Minimum

Illumination 1.5 lux (auto gain, auto iris, 1/25 shutter)

VTR section

Recording format

HDV1080/50i/25p, DVCAM, DV SP 576/50i (PAL)

Play out/Down conversion format

HDV1080/50i/25p, DVCAM, DV SP 576/50i (PAL)

Playback/Recording time

HDV/DV SP: Max. 63 min with PHDVM-63DM cassette

DVCAM: Max. 41 min with PHDVM-63DM cassette

Input/Output connectors

Audio/Video output

10-pin connector A/V OUT jack (component, composite and unbalanced audio x2ch with

the supplied cables)

HDV/DV input/output

i.LINK interface (IEEE 1394, 4-pin)

XLR audio input

XLR 3-pin female x 2ch

Headphone

Stereo mini jack (ø3.5 mm)

LANC

Stereo mini-mini jack (ø2.5 mm)

Digital video output

HDMI connector

Built-in output devices

LCD view finder

0.45 inch-type (Viewable area measured diagonally), approx. 1,226,880 dots (852 x

3[RGB] x 480), 16:9 aspect ratio

LCD monitor

3.2 inch-type (Viewable area measured diagonally), XtraFine LCD, approx. 921,600 dots,

hybrid type, 16:9 aspect ratio

General

Mass

Approx. 2.2 kg (5 lb 1 oz) (w/o tape, battery)

Dimension (W x H x D)

Approx.169 x 188 x 451mm (6 3/4 x 7 1/2 x 17 7/8inch) (with lens hood, microphone and

large eye cup)

Power requirements

DC 7.2 V (battery pack), DC 8.4 V (AC adaptor)

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