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Sony HVRM25U

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Incorporating a compact and simple design, as well as a built-in 2.7" LCD display, the HVR-M25U is well suited for desktop applications. The HVR-M25U offers HDV 1080i, DVCAM and DV SP recording and playback capability for easy migration from standard to high definition production, as well as playback of HDV 720p pre-recorded tapes (analog output only). Compatible with mini-size DV cassettes, it is also compatible with standard-size cassettes that allow up to 276 minutes of HDV recording with compatible tapes. Additionally, the HVR-M25U also has a down-conversion function from HD to SD and is switchable between 60 and 50 Hz (NTSC/PAL) to provide full flexibility depending on production needs.

HDV 1080i, DVCAM, and DV SP recording and playback
Compatible with mini-DV and standard size cassettes
Downconversion from HD to SD
Built-in 2.7" 16:9 "Clear Photo LCD plus" video monitor
Versatile I/O
HDMI Output
HDV/DV IN TC
Color Bar/1KHz Audio Tone
DUPLICATE PLUS feature
Edge Crop Adjust feature
MARKER BURN feature
Counter Set
Custom Repeat feature
Time Code settings
All Scan Mode
Assignable Buttons
1080i60 to 720p60 downconversion (analog component and HDMIoutputs only)
60 / 50 Hz (NTSC/PAL) switchable
Multi-Language Menu

Feature	Benefit
HDV/DVCAM/DV Compatible	The HVR-M15U can switch between HDV 1080i, DVCAM and DVrecording and play back, providing full flexibility to record and playback either Standard or High Definition depending on production needs.
Dual-size Cassette Mechanism	This innovative feature allows six different types ofcassette tapes to be used without the cumbersome process associatedwith additional mechanical hardware. It allows for HDV long-timerecording for up to 276 minutes with a PHDV-276DM, Digital Master Tape.
Down-conversion Capabilities	Allows for the easy migration to HD, and the backwardcompatibility to SD.
HDV/DV IN TC	Useful when dubbing tapes or recording to tapes with materialedited by nonlinear editing systems.
Color Bar/1KHz Audio Tone	The HVR-M15 is equipped with a signal generator for threetypes of color bars that is activated from the set-up menu. Inaddition, the recorder is also equipped with an audio signal generatorof 1 kHz (60i: full bit -20 dB, 50i: full bit -18 dB). These are usefulwhen checking system conditions.
60/50Hz (NTSC/PAL) Switchable	Worldwide compatibility.
2.7" type 16:9 ”Clear Photo LCD plus”	Wide LCD panel enables operators to check 16:9 aspect pictureimages, audio levels and set-up menu.
HDMI Output	HD video, audio and control signals can be transferred in asingle cable, simplifying cable hookups: Five video cables and eightaudio cables can be packed in just one cable.
DUPLICATE PLUS	By using the Duplicate Plus button a work tape containing theexact timecode that the original source tape contains can be dubbed.The Duplication Plus function is applicable with HDV1080i, DVCAM, andDV formats.
Edge Crop Adjust	The HVR-M25 is able to adjust the edge crop position whendown converting from HD (16:9 aspect ratio) to SD (4:3 aspect ratio).By displaying the edge crop marker on the monitor, you can check thecrop position on the LCD monitor before down converting. Edge croppedpictures can be output from both i.LINK and each analog video jacks.
MARKER BURN	Operator can edit pictures for the current simultaneousbroadcasting (both 16:9 and 4:3 available).
Custom Repeat	The Auto Repeat function enables it to repeatedly play back aprogram. Just after the HVR-M25 reaches the end of the tape, the firstcomplete blank portion, or the first index point, it automaticallyrewinds the tape and repeats the playback of the segment. In addition,the HVR-M25 has a Custom Repeat function that allows operators to set arepeat number of times, a repeat interval, and a start time of repeat.
Time code settings	The time-code mode can be selected between “REC RUN” and“FREE RUN”. The frame mode can also be selected between “DF” (dropframe), “NDF” (non-drop frame) and “AUTO. In addition to the time code,user bits can also be set.
Status Check	Audio level meter, video out, i.LINK set, assign buttons andcustom repeat setting can be displayed by pushing the status checkbuttons.
Assignble Buttons	Other than the default functions, frequently used functionscan be assigned to the ASSIGN buttons (INDEX (A1) button, RESET (A2)button, AUDIO (A3) button).

Sony HVRM25U VTRs
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Sony HVRM25U