Sony RDR-HX900/B

Sony RDR-HX900/B ... format compatibility with high-capacity hard disk drive storage, but also longer video recording time at a much higher picture quality level.

With massive hard disk drive capacities of 160GB, the RDR-HX900 enables users to store up to 204 hours of recordings in the longest recording mode (equivalent to 34 DVD discs). The RDR-HX900 is full dual RW/R compatible (recording and playback of both DVD+RW/-RW and DVD+R/-R), giving users the widest selection of recording and viewing choices and ensuring hassle-free sharing of recorded DVDs with friends and family. All in all, the RDR-HX900 is the "must have" digital recording solution to replace the VCR.

Sony lets users create high-quality DVDs by making sure that its recorders recreate the video source signals as accurately as possible. The RDR-HX900 features recording in the new HQ+ mode. By recording on the hard disk drive at a rate of 15Mbps (normal rate: 9Mbps), users can achieve recordings at a higher quality level than standard DVD discs.

By using Dynamic Variable Bit Rate (VBR) dubbing to a DVD disc, superior quality DVD recordings are obtained, as quick and complex motion images are captured more precisely. Two-Pass Encoder Technology used by commercial production companies to author pre-recorded DVDs has been adapted for the RDR-HX900's Dynamic VBR Dubbing.

The RDR-HX900 is equipped with advanced technologies not only in the encoding process, but also in the "pre-/post-encoding processes". In pre-encoding stage, Time Base Correction, Pre Frame Noise Reduction and Pre Video Equalizer technologies are employed. In post-encoding stage, Frame Noise Reduction, Block Noise Reduction, and Video Equalizer are employed to create rich, balanced images and to minimize picture interference. Sony's proprietary Precision Cinema Progressive Technology, which incorporates Pixel-by-Pixel I/P Conversion and V-edge Compensation technologies are employed to augment and balance video elements. The RDR-HX900 is also equipped with a 12bit/108MHz D/A Converter to deliver exceptional picture quality.

Users can record, playback, store and edit TV and home movie footage quickly and easily. It has never been easier to create users' own DVDs - perfect for would-be filmmakers. Sony's i.LINK technology lets users plug in a compatible camcorder and, with one touch of a button, transfer camcorder footage to the HDD or DVD. They can also select scenes on camcorder and then record their selection automatically to DVD and HDD.

When transferring HDD recorded contents to DVD, users can select the best way of dubbing for ideal recording. High Speed Dubbing allows users to make copy quickly (up to 24 times speed) without any picture quality degradation. Rec. Mode Conversion Dubbing allows users to change the recording quality to archive the long time recorded title in one disc.

The RDR-HX900 offers a user-friendly Advanced Graphical User Interface (GUI) and G-Code timer recording functions. Simultaneous record and playback enables users to record and play back from both the HDD and DVD (DVD-RW VR mode only). Chasing playback allows them to watch while they can record and even skip scenes to catch up with real time. The recorded titles are comfortably displayed with thumbnail images that make accessing content simple.