Sony's commitment to the HDV world brings a remarkable evolution in next-generation products. The HVR-S270U shoulder-mount camcorder delivers the enhanced functionality professionals have been waiting for: an interchangeable lens system, native progressive recording, and solid-state memory recording and supports standard-size cassettes for extended recording times. A streamlined nonlinear editing workflow can be achieved using the supplied Memory Recording Unit (HVR-MRC1), which provides HDV/DVCAM/DV file recording on a widely available CompactFlash solid-state memory card. This groundbreaking camcorder features 1080/24p/30p HDV native progressive recording modes and also has HDMI or HD/SD-SDI output.

General Specifications	Detail:
Mass	Approx. 4.0 kg (8 lbs 12 oz) camera body only 5.2 kg (11 lbs 7 oz) including Carl Zeiss lens (VCL-412BWS) 6.3 kg (13 lbs 15 oz) including battery pack (BP-GL95) cassette (PHDV-276DM) Carl Zeiss Lens (VCL-412BWS) lens hood with lens cover and shotgun microphone (ECM-XM1)
Power Requirements	DC 14.4 V (Battery pack); DC 12 V (11 V - 17 V) (AC Adaptor)
Power Consumption	HDV recording 12.5 W DVCAM (DV) recording: 11.9 W w/Viewfinder and Memory Recording Unit (HVR-MRC-1): HDV recording 15.1 W DVCAM (DV) recording: 14.6 W
Operating Temperature	0 to +40 degrees C (+32 to +104 degrees Fahrenheit )
Storage Temperature	-20 to +60 degrees C (-4 to +140 degrees F)
Humidity	N/A
Continuous Operating Time	With BP-GL65: HDV 240 min; DVCAM (DV) 255 minutes With BP-GL95: HDV 370 minutes; DVCAM (DV) 385 minutes With BP-L60S: HDV 215 minutes; DVCAM (DV) 230 minutes With BP-L80S: HDV 295 minutes; DVCAM (DV) 310 minutes Measured under the following conditions: when recording using both tape and the MRC-1 Memory Recording unit; using ECM-XM1 microphone when recording continuously when using the viewfinder with the LCD panel closed
Video Recording Format	HDV Mode 1: (MPEG2 MP@H-14L), 4:2:0, 25Mbps (1440 x 1080) DVCAM (25 Mbps) 480/60i (NTSC) DV SP (25 Mbps) 480/60i (NTSC)
Audio Recording	HDV: MPEG-1 Audio Layer II (2-Channel); MPEG-2 Audio Layer II (4-Channel). 16 bit, 48 kHz. DVCAM/DV: Linear PCM (2ch, 16-bit, 48 kHz) PCM (4ch, 12-bit, 32 kHz)
Recording Media	Standard size or Mini HDV (PHDV-xxx) or DVCAM (PDM-xxx) tapes; Mini-DV tapes
Recording Frame Rate NTSC model	60i (59.94i, 29.97 fps); 23.98 fps; 30 fps.
Recording Frame Rate PAL model	50i (25 fps); 23.98 fps; 30 fps
Recording/Playback time	HDV: 276 min (using PHDV-276DM); 63 min (using PHDVM-63DM) DVCAM: 184 min (using PHDV-276DM); 41 min (using PHDVM-63DM) DV SP: 276 min (using PHDV-276DM); 63 min (using PHDV-63DM) Compact flash recording time in HDV/DV: 36 min (using 8 GB CF card); 72 min (using 16 GB CF card)

Inputs/Outputs Specifications	Detail:
Genlock In	NA
TC IN	BNC x 1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75?
SDI IN	NA
Audio In	4 x 3-pin XLR (female), line/mic/mic +48 V selectable. Audio Input 1 (L)/Audio Input 2 (R)/Audio Input 3/Audio Input 4.
AES/EBU Input	NA
MIC In	4 x 3-pin XLR (female), selectable line/mic/mic +48 v. Audio Input 1 (L)/Audio Input 2 (R)/Audio Input 3/Audio Input 4.
Test Out	NA
SDI Out	BNC x 1 (HD/SD switchable) HD-SDI: SMPTE 292M (w/embedded audio) SD-SDI: SMPTE 259M (w/embedded audio)
S-Video Out	S (Y/C) connector x 1 Luminance Signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Omega Chrominance Signal: 0.286 Vp-p (burst signal), 75 Omega
Audio Out	RCA connector x 2 (CH-1, CH-2) Audio Signal: -10 dBu (at load impedance 47 k?) Output Impedance with less than 2.2 k?
TC Out	BNC x 1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Omega
Earphone	Stereo mini-jack
Monitor Speaker	Monaural, 250 mW
DC In	DC in 12 V, 1 x 4-pin XLR, Male, 11 V - 17 V
DC Out	DC out 12 V, 1 x 4-pin, concentric
Lens Conector	12-pin connector, concentric
Remote	NA
Light	12 Volt, 2-pin, max 35 W
Camera Adaptor	NA
i.Link	i.LINK (IEEE1394), 6-pin, S400
Memory Stick	NA
Gigabit Ethernet	NA
USB	NA

Audio Performance Specifications	Detail:
Frequency Response	50 - 20,000 Hz (ECM-XM1)
Dynamic Range	111 dB
Distortion	N/A
Crosstalk	N/A
Wow & Flutter	N/A
Headroom	N/A

Camera Section Specifications	Detail:
Effective Picture Elements	16:9: 1,037,000 pixels 4:3: 778,000 pixels
Optical System	F1.6 prism
Built-In Optical Filters	1: Clear, 2: 1/4ND, 3: 1/16ND, 4: 1/64ND
Enhanced Clear Scan ECS	Manual Mode: 1/48-1/10000 (Scan Type 24, 24A), 1/60-1/10000 (Scan Type 30, 60) ECS Mode: 23.98-199.8 Hz (Scan Type 24, 24A); 29.97-199.8 Hz (Scan Type 30, 60) SLS (Slow Shutter): 1/3-1/40 (Scan Type 24, 24A); 1/4-1/30 (Scan Type 30, 60)
Slow & Quick Motion Function	Smooth Slow Recording (SMTH SLW REC) function; 3, 6, 12 sec intervals.
Sensitivity (2000 lx, 89.9% reflectance)	Close to F8 @ 60i
Minimum Illumination	1.5 Lux (Fixed Shutter Speed 1/30, Auto Gain, Auto Iris). F1.6.
Gain Selection	-6, -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21 dB
Smear Level	no smear (CMOS)
Horizontal Resolution	800 TV Lines
Registration	NA
Modulation Depth	NA

Monitoring Specifications	Detail:
Viewfinder	Electric Viewfinder (EVF); Approx 1.2 million pixels. 852 x 3 (RGB) x 480.
Built-In LCD Monitor	8.0 CM (3.2") LCD/VF

Lens Specifications	Detail:
Lens Mount	1/3-inch bayonet mount type

Included Lens Specifications	Detail:
Iris	F1.6 - close
Maximum Relative Aperture	1.6
Focus	AF/MF/Full MF selectable; Macro
Image Stabilizer	Steadyshot Image Stabilization, Standard/Soft/Hard selectable
Filter Thread	72 mm

Built-In Microphone Specifications	Detail:
Capsule Type	Condenser, ECM-XM1

Supplied Accessories

Model:	Description:
	HVR-MRC1 Memory Recording Unit
	HVR-CRA1 i.LINK Cradle
	Lens Hood with Lens Cover
	Large Eyecup
	ECM-XM1 condenser microphone with wind screen
	Accessory Shoe Kit
	Accessory Shoe plate with mounting screws
	shoulder belt
	front and rear lens caps
	focal length chart for flange back focal adjustment
	printed and electronic documentation