Sony Intros Dual RW DVD Recorder with Hard Disk Drive
May 20, 2004
New York, NY - Sony has unveiled new DVD recorder units, with models that feature dual format compatibity, hard disk drives and VHS tape transports.
The new RDR-HX900 is compatible with DVD+RW/+R and DVD-RW/-R disc formats. The RDR-HX900 gives users the widest selection of recording and viewing choices and also incorporates several picture improvement technologies for outstanding picture quality whether viewing from the HDD or creating enhanced DVD recordings, the manufacturer describes.
Featuring a 160 GB hard disk drive, users can record and store up to 204 hours of video material on the RDR-HX900, which can record at HQ+ mode in the hard disk drive, which is approximately 1.5 times greater than the highest possible bit rate recording on DVD. The HQ+ mode, along with Dynamic Variable Bit Rate, provide outstanding picture quality and especially beneficial when recording quick and complex motion images or playback from the HDD. In addition, the RDR-HX900 features 24 times high speed dubbing from HDD in SLP recording mode to a DVD disc.
The RDR-HX900 also provides seamless integration with compatible camcorders through its front panel i.LINK interface for DV/D8 connection for easy tape to disc content transfer. In addition to allowing simple camcorder hook-up, the i.LINK (DV/D8) interface enables users to control the connected camcorder via the supplied Remote Commander remote control. Expediting the content transfer process, users can copy the entire contents of their DV or D8 tape by selecting the convenient one-touch dubbing feature.
Among its many features, the RDR-HX900 also features Time Base Correction, Pre Frame Noise Reduction and Pre-video Equalizer technologies that rebalance and equalize video content before it is recorded onto a DVD, improving the original source content even before the encoding process begins.
The new recorder also incorporates proprietary DVD playback technology called Precision Cinema Progressive, which incorporates Pixel-by-Pixel I/P Conversion technology to augment and balance DVD-video elements. Additionally, a 12bit/108MHz Video D/A Converter ensures exceptional picture quality for an unforgettable viewing experience.
Also announced was Sony's new DVD Recorder/VCR combo, the RDR-VX500. Offering format flexibility with DVD+RW/+R/-RW/-R recording compatibility and easy bi-direction dubbing from VCR to DVD recorder, sharing and archiving memories and onto a digital format has never been more convenient. In addition, it allows for DV/Digital8 Camcorder tapes to transfer onto DVD discs via an i.LINK connection.
Additional features include Progressive Scan Output for DVD (480P) for high-quality video reproduction, JPEG Digital Image and MP3 Playback (CD-R/RW) for multimedia compatibility, VCR Plus+ Programming for easy navigation and control.
The RDR-HX900 will be available in November for about $1,000. The RDR-VX500 will be available in October for around $600. Rounding out the expanded line-up is the entry-level recorder, the RDR-GX300, available in July for around $500.
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www.sony.com
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