The Camera Company, Boston, Massachusetts

Sony's commitment to the HDV world brings a remarkable evolution in
next-generation products. The Sony 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 °C (+32 to +104 °F)
Storage Temperature	-20 to +60 °C (-4 to +140 °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, 75Ω
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 Ω Chrominance Signal: 0.286 Vp-p (burst signal), 75 Ω
Audio Out	RCA connector x 2 (CH-1, CH-2) Audio Signal: -10 dBu (at load impedance 47 kΩ) Output Impedance with less than 2.2 kΩ
TC Out	BNC x 1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
Earphone	Stereo mini-jack (ø3.5 mm)
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

• Lens Hood
• CR2025 Lithium Battery
• Eye-Cup
• Shoe Kit
• ECM-XM1 Monaural Electolet Condenser Microphone
• Shoulder Belt
• CD-ROM Operating Instructions
• Printed Operating Instructions
• HVR-MRC1 Memory Recording Unit Kit
• 1-Year Warranty