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HVR-Z1E ^{Previous Model}

HDV 1/3" 3CCD Handheld Camcorder

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Technical Specifications

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Generic Specifications

Lens	Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* zoom lens, 12x (optical) f = 4. 5 to 54 mm f = 32.5 to 390 mm (2) at 16:9 mode f = 40 to 480 mm (2) at 4:3 mode F = 1.6 to 2.8, filter diameter: 72 mm
Built-in filter	1/6 ND, 1/32 ND
Focus	Auto, manual (focus ring/infinity position), one push auto
Imaging device	3-chip 1/3-inch type CCDs with a 16:9 aspect ratio
Picture elements	Approx. 1,070,000 pixels (effective), approx. 1,120,000 pixels (total)
White balance	Auto, one-push auto, indoor (3200 K), outdoor (5800 K ±7 steps)

Shutter speed

60i/NTSC mode	1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/90, 1/100, 1/125, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/725, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/6000, 1/10000 s
50i/PAL mode	1/3, 1/6, 1/12, 1/25, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/150, 1/215, 1/300, 1/425, 1/600, 1/1000, 1/1250, 1/1750, 1/2500, 1/3500, 1/6000, 1/10000 s
Exposure	Auto, manual
Gain	0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 dB (adjustable for H, M and L gain positions)
Minimum illumination	3 lx with F1.6 at 18 dB
Recording format	1080/60i, 1080/50i, 480/60i (NTSC), 576/50i (PAL)
Play out/Down conversion format	1080/60i, 1080/50i, 480/60i (NTSC), 576/50i (PAL), 480/60p, 576/50p,

Tape speed

HDV/DV SP	Max. 18.812 mm/s with PHDVM-63DM cassette
DVCAM	Max. 28.218 mm/s with PHDVM-63DM cassette

Playback/Recording time

Component video output	COMPONENT OUTPUT jack
i.LINK	4-pin
XLR audio input	XLR 3-pin female x 2, 327 mV, -60 dBu: 3 kΩ, +40 dBu: 10.8 kΩ, power supply: approx. 40 V
Headphone	Stereo minijack (3.5 mm)
LANC	Stereo mini-minijack (3.5 mm)
Color LCD viewfinder	0.44-inch type, approx. 252,000 pixels (1120 x 225), hybrid type
Color LCD monitor	3.5-inch type, approx. 250,000 pixels (1120 x 224), hybrid type
Microphone	Stereo type, noise reduction on/off
Mass	Approx. 2.1 kg (4 lb 10 oz) (camcorder only)
Power requirements	DC 7.2 V (battery pack)
HDV/DV SP	Max. 63 min with PHDVM-63DM cassette
DVCAM	Max. 41 min with PHDVM-63DM cassette
Fast forward/Rewind time	Approx. 2 min 40 s with PHDVM-63DM cassette
Audio/Video input/output	AUDIO/VIDEO jack x1
S-video input/output	Mini-DIN 4-pin x 1

Power consumption

HDV	Approx. 8.0 W (recording mode with LCD viewfinder on)
DVCAM/DV	Approx. 7.6 W (recording mode with LCD viewfinder on)
Operating temperature	0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °K)
Storage temperature	(*2) These values are calculated to be equivalent to the 35 mm film.

Supplied Accessories

A/V connecting cable
AC-VQ850 AC adaptor/charger
Cleaning cassette
Compoent video cable
Connecting cord
Large eyecap
Lens hood
NP-F570 InfoLITIUM rechargeable battery pack
Operating instructions
Power cord
RMT-841 wireless Remode Commander
Shoe adaptor
Shoulder trap
Size AA (R6) battery