Hitachi Expands DVD Product Line
June 20, 2003
San Francisco, CA - The Home Electronics Division of Hitachi America Ltd., a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., announced the addition of a DVD recorder to its 2003 product line, the DVRX5000U.
Hitachi's first-generation DVD recorder, the DVD-RAM, DVD-R compatible DVRX5000U, is a progressive scan DVD player that records to DVD-R disks, considered the most universal of recordable DVD formats, and DVD-RAM, a format that uniquely allows users to watch the beginning of a recording while the DVD recorder is still recording the end of the program.
The DVRX5000U can play back in a range of formats, including DVD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD-Video, CD-Audio, Video CD and CD-R/RW. The unit also features functions such as chasing playback, time slip recording, and simultaneous recording and playback.
The DVRX5000U features four recording modes (XP/SP/LP/EP) and a range of connectivity options, including component (Y, Pb, Pr), S-video and composite video outputs. Additional features include a multi-brand TV remote control, built-in 125 channel tuner with auto tuner presetting, VCR+ Programming and play list playback, a way to delete and rearrange recorded material.
The DVRX50000U is scheduled for release in the third quarter of 2003 and will retail for $549.99.
For more information, visit
www.hitachi.com
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