Incorporating a compact and simple design, the HVR-M15U is well suited for desktop applications. The HVR-M15U offers HDV 1080i, DVCAM and DV SP recording and playback capability for easy migration from standard to high definition production, as well as playback of HDV 720p pre-recorded tapes (analog output only). Compatible with mini-size DV cassettes, it is also compatible with standard-size cassettes that allow up to 276 minutes of HDV recording with compatible tapes.

Additionally, the HVR-M15U also has a down-conversion function from HD to SD and is switchable between 60 and 50 Hz (NTSC/PAL) to provide full flexibility depending on production needs.

The Sony HVR-M10U is a lightweight, compact HDV 1080i VTR capable of record and playback of HDV 1080i, DVCAM™, and DV (SP) on a mini DVCAM cassette, offering full backward compatibility to the standard definition DV world.

In addition, the 1080i recorded image can also be downconverted to SD output mode directly from the VTR or camcorder in digital or analog. The HVR-M10U will also playback HDV 720p pre-recorded tapes offering complete HDV compatibility. Like its SD DVCAM cousin, the DSR-11, the HVR-M10U can be operated in either a horizontal or vertical orientation, allowing it to be easily integrated into existing operational environments.