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HVR-M25U

Sony HVR-M25U HDV Digital HD Recorder

With its compact, simple design and a built-in 2.7" LCD display, this recorder is well suited for desktop applications. It offers HDV 1080i, DVCAM and DV SP recording and playback for easy migration from standard to high definition production, as well as playback of HDV 720p pre-recorded tapes (analog output only).

It is compatible with mini-size DV cassettes as well as standard-size cassettes that allow up to 276 minutes of HDV recording with compatible tapes. Additionally, it down-converts from HD to SD and is switchable between 60 and 50 Hz (NTSC/PAL) to provide full flexibility depending on production needs.

Product Weight:  9.5 lbs
Dimensions:  8.38"W x 3.5"H x 15"D

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Recording format: 1080/60i, 1080/50i, 480/60i (NTSC), 576/50i (PAL)
Playout/down conversion format: 1080/60i, 1080/50i, 480/60i (NTSC), 576/50i (PAL), 480/60P, 576/50P,

Approx. Tape speed
HDV/DV SP: Max. 18.812 mm/s
DVCAM: Max. 28.218 mm/s
   
Approx. Playback/recording time
HDV/DV SP: Max. 276 min with PHDV-276DM cassette; Max. 63 min with PHDVM-63DM cassette
DVCAM: Max. 184 min with PHDV-276DM cassette; Max. 41 min with PHDVM-63DM cassette
   
Approx. Fast forward/rewind time: 2 min with PHDV-276DM cassette
   
Video input/output: BNC x 2
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 O unbalanced, sync negative
   
S-video input/output: Mini-DIN 4-pin x 2
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 O unbalanced, sync negative
C: 0.286 Vp-p (NTSC), 0.3 Vp-p (PAL), 75 O unbalanced
   
Component video output: BNC x 3
Y: 1 Vp-p (0.3 V, sync negative)
Pr/Pb (Cr/Cb): 700 mVp-p (100% color bar), input impedance 75 O
   
i.LINK: 4-pin
   
HDMI output
19-pin (type A), video: 1080/60i, 1080/50i, 480/60i (NTSC), 576/50i (PAL), 720/60P, 720/50P, 480/60P, 576/50P
Audio: PCM 48 kHz/16-bit
   
Phones: Stereo minijack (f3.5 mm), 8 O loading
LANC: Stereo mini-minijack (f2.5 mm)
Control S: Stereo minijack (f3.5 mm)
   
Audio input:   
RCA pin x 2 Input level: -10/-2/+4 dBu, input impedance: min. 47 kΩ unbalanced
Max. input level: -10: +18 dBu (approx. 6 Vrms), -2: +24 dBu (approx. 12.5 Vrms), +4: +30 dBu (approx. 25 Vrms)
   
Audio output: RCA pin x 2
Output level: -10 dBu (full bit -20 dB), impedance 47 kΩ, unbalanced in 60i mode, -10 dBu (full bit -18 dB), impedance 47 kΩ, unbalanced in 50i mode
Impedance: max. 1 kΩ unbalanced
   
LCD monitor: 2.7-inch(*) type, approx. 211,200 dots (960 x 220), Clear Photo LCD Plus
   
Power requirements: AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption: 12 W (playback mode with LCD monitor on)
   
Operating temperature: 41 to 104°F
Storage temperature: -4 to 140°F