HVR-V1u MODES Play back on HV20 at DVinfo.net

Brian Rhodes · August 12th, 2007, 10:56 AM

I own Hvr-v1u. I am thinking about purchasing the Hv20 to use as a deck does any one know if it will play back all the sony HVR-V1u MODES 24p, 24a ,30p. I Know it will play the 60i mode

Craig Irving · August 12th, 2007, 11:32 AM

Yes you can use the HV20 or any other HDV camcorder as a deck, regardless of the frame rate you are recording on your V1U.

The V1U always records 60i to tape, which retains full compatibility with all decks and other 1080i HDV camcorders. Even your capture utility doesn't remove pulldown, you're just doing a straight copy of 60i.

Pulldown happens afterwards: when you convert to Cineform, or any other intermediate codec. The HV20 does not hinder this process.

I shoot 24A footage on my V1U all the time and capture using an HDR-FX7 (which is only 60i). No problem.

August 12th, 2007, 10:56 AM	#1
Brian Rhodes Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 753	HVR-V1u MODES Play back on HV20 I own Hvr-v1u. I am thinking about purchasing the Hv20 to use as a deck does any one know if it will play back all the sony HVR-V1u MODES 24p, 24a ,30p. I Know it will play the 60i mode

August 12th, 2007, 11:32 AM	#2
Craig Irving Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 539	Yes you can use the HV20 or any other HDV camcorder as a deck, regardless of the frame rate you are recording on your V1U. The V1U always records 60i to tape, which retains full compatibility with all decks and other 1080i HDV camcorders. Even your capture utility doesn't remove pulldown, you're just doing a straight copy of 60i. Pulldown happens afterwards: when you convert to Cineform, or any other intermediate codec. The HV20 does not hinder this process. I shoot 24A footage on my V1U all the time and capture using an HDR-FX7 (which is only 60i). No problem. Last edited by Craig Irving; August 12th, 2007 at 06:00 PM.