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Sony HVRM25U Professional HDV Record/Playback Deck

Unleash Professional-Grade HDV Recording The Sony HVR-M25U HDV Record/Playback Deck delivers a blend of compact design and versatile functionality, ideal for desktop video production environments. Equipped with a built-in 2.7" LCD, this deck offers seamless migration from standard to high definit...

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Overview

Unleash Professional-Grade HDV Recording

The Sony HVR-M25U HDV Record/Playback Deck delivers a blend of compact design and versatile functionality, ideal for desktop video production environments. Equipped with a built-in 2.7" LCD, this deck offers seamless migration from standard to high definition, supporting HDV 1080i, DVCAM, and DV SP formats. It also provides playback for HDV 720p pre-recorded tapes (analog output only) and accommodates both mini and standard-size DV cassettes, ensuring maximum flexibility for diverse production needs.

Key Features:

  • Supports HDV 1080i, DVCAM, and DV SP recording and playback.
  • Playback of HDV 720p pre-recorded tapes (analog output only).
  • Compatible with mini-size DV cassettes and standard-size cassettes (up to 276 minutes of HDV recording).
  • Down-conversion function from HD to SD.
  • Switchable between 60 and 50 Hz (NTSC/PAL).
  • 2.7" LCD Display for easy monitoring.
  • HDMI Output.

Detailed Specifications:

  • Recording Formats: HDV 1080i, DVCAM, DV SP
  • Playback Formats: HDV 1080i, HDV 720p (analog output only), DVCAM, DV SP
  • Cassette Compatibility: Mini-size DV cassettes, Standard-size DV cassettes
  • Maximum Recording Time (with standard cassette): Up to 276 minutes (HDV)
  • LCD Display: 2.7 inch
  • Down-Conversion: HD to SD
  • Frequency: 60/50 Hz (NTSC/PAL) switchable
  • Time Code: SMPTE time code, External time code copy
  • Dubbing Function: Duplicate Plus (audio, video, time code, user bits over i.LINK IEEE 1394)
  • Output: HDMI output for consumer HD televisions
  • Downconversion Options: Edge crop adjust for HD (16:9) to SD (4:3)
  • Custom Repeat: Programmable Custom Repeat function
  • Assignable Buttons: Customizable function assignment