Sony Digital HDV 1080i Videocassette Recorder

Sony HVR-M25 ( Discontinued )

Product Code HVRM25


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The HVR-M25P enable users to record and play back video in a choise of formats - HDV 1080i, DVCAM and DV. It also feature a down-conversion capability for 1080i recording, which provides the flexibility to record in either standard definition (SD) or high definition (HD) depending on your production needs.

One of the moset powerful features of these VTRs is their compatibility with standard cassettes in addition to mini cassettes, which provides extended recording time of up to 276 minutes. In addition, it provide a convenient function to copy not just the video and audio of an original tape via an i.LINK connection, but also the time code.

It is optimized for use with nonlinear editing systems thanks to their highly compact size and easy operations. However, the HVR-M25P provides additional powerful features such as built-in 27-inch type, 16:9 LCD monitor and an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) output for more demanding production environments.

The HVR-M25P offer a highly powerful, yet cost-effective tool for nonlinear editing systems that will serve both today's production needs, as well as those of tomorrow.

Applications:

• Nonlinear Editing
• Dubbing with the Time Code Recording Capability
• Viewing with Various Display Devices
• Dubbing with XDCAM HD DEcks

HDV Format - HDV 1080i Specification:

The HDV 1080i specification of the HDV format features 1,080 effective scanning lines (interlace scanning system) and 1,440 horizontal pixels. It adopts the MPEG-2 compression format (MP@H-14 for video), which uses 8-bit digital component recording with a sampling rate of 4:2:0. MPEG-1 Audio Layer II is used as the audio compression format, allowing for two-channel recording with a sampling frequency of 48kHz/16-bit. The HDV 1080i specification provides high picture quality that can be used for HDTV program production.
 

• Adopts HDV 1080i specification of the HDV format that features 1080 effective scanning lines and 1440 horizontal pixels
• Compatible with existing DV tape and new DigitalMaster high-grade videocassette tape
• Switchable recording and playback - HDV 1080i/DVCAM/DV SP and 60i/50i
• Dual-size cassette mechanism to accept both mini and standard cassettes
• Long recording time - a maximum of 276 minutes with the PHDVM-276 DigitalMaster standard cassette tape
• Down-conversion playback capabilities from 1080i down to 480i, 576i, 480P, 576P, and 720P
• Edge Crop Adjust function
• i.LINK interface
• Time code copy from external devices
• Auto Repeat and Custom Repeat functions
• Color bar and 1-kHz audio tone signal output
• External control by the supplied wireless Remote Commander unit

• Built-in tape cleaner for reliable operation
• Built-in, 2.7-inch (*) type, Clear Photo LCD Plus monitor
• HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) output
• DUPLICATE PLUS function for an easy duplication of video and audio along with the time code
• MARKER BURN function to allow the 4:3 marker to be superimposed onto video output
• Time counter
• Time code preset
• Status Check function for easy status or settings check on the LCD monitor
• Assign Buttons function to assign frequently used functions to the buttons on the front panel
• All Scan Mode to display all effective scanning lines in the screen