Sony Unveils HD Digital Video Recorders
February 25, 2004
Park Ridge, NJ - Sony has unveiled two high-definition digital video recorders, with integrated hard disk drive for recording and control of live broadcasts and an electronic program guide for easy access to a variety of high definition programming.
The new recorders, the DHG-HDD100 and the DHG-HDD200, provide access to encrypted high-definition and standard-definition digital cable services when paired with a CableCARD. They also provide access to legacy analog cable services, as well as non-subscription services such as high definition digital terrestrial and analog broadcasts.
The DHG-HDD200 digital video recorder can record and store up to 250 hours of standard definition programming or at least 25 hours of maximum bit rate high-definition content on its internal hard drive. The DHG-HDD100 will record up to 120 hours of SD programming and at least 12 hours of HD content.
The DHG-HDD100 and DHG-HDD200 will also include these features:
HDMI digital video output with backwards compatibility to DVI monitors;
Integrated electronic program guide (EPG) for convenient on-screen display of variety of programming;
Component video output for connection to many high-definition TVs;
Several standard-definition analog outputs for connection to legacy recording equipment or analog TVs;
Multiple display formats and flexible aspect ratio settings for outstanding reproduction of all broadcast formats on a wide variety of DTVs;
Dolby Digital 5.1 channel audio decoding with digital optical audio output;
USB and data ports for connecting accessory devices;
Memory Stick media slot for convenient JPEG and MPEG1 file playback. It can also display customized slide show with MP3 file background music; and
A five device universal remote control.
The DHG-HDD100 and the DHG-HDD200 digital video receiver/recorders will be available this fall for about $700, and $800 USD, respectively.
For more information, visit
www.sony.com
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