Thanks for the link lml.
Re DVD recorders:
It's Hitachi that will release the DVD recorder (in Japan)
formen.ign.com
DV-RX2000 DVD Video Recorder will go for 250,000 yen, or $US 2,358. The specs, from the press release:
The DV-RX2000 is a high-performance, high quality 4.7GB DVD-RAM video recorder that is as easy to operate as a videotape recorder, and providing adequate copy protection features.
The DV-RX2000 incorporates MPEG-2 variable bit rate compression and a number of other high-performance features such as external input TBC (Time Base Corrector), 3D Y/C separation and digital noise reduction. Being a disk-based medium means that it has excellent random-access operability, and it is fully compatible with PC DVD-RAM drives and other DVD devices. This includes full playback compatibility with respect to DVD recordings made using the DZ-MV100 DVD video camcorder. The DV-RX2000 can also rearrange and erase images, and is cable-ready.
The DV-RX2000 can play DVD videos, video CDs and audio CDs. For optimum quality reproduction of DVD movies, it includes 525-line progressive scanning playback and a Dolby Digital 5.1-channel decoder for full home theater viewing and listening pleasure.
Main specifications: Recording modes:
XP: 10 Mbps;
SP: 5 Mbps;
LP: 2.5 Mbps (variable bit rate)
Recording capacity: 4 hours maximum (using 4.7GB DVD-RAM disk) High-quality mode: 60 minutes Standard mode: 120 minutes Long-play mode: 240 minutes
They have also released a DVD Camcorder:
The DVD Camcorder, model DZ-MV100, will go for 248,000 yen (or $US 2,339). Quoth the press release:
Media
Uses 8cm DVD-RAM disks with of 1.46GB per side
AV/PC compatibility
The 8cm DVD-RAM format was established by the DVD Forum for combined AV/PC applications. Provides full range of DVD features, such as random access, high read and write speeds, durability and reliability.
The camcorder records on disks housed in a cartridge. The cartridge media are compatible with the 4.7GB DVD-RAM drives for PCs and with the DVD recorder. The cartridge provides disks with added protection against fingerprints and dirt.
DVD Camcorder, interesting.
Regards
Jay |
