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SONY INTRODUCES INDUSTRY'S FIRST DUAL RW COMPATIBLE HOME
DVD RECORDER
New Recorder Provides Format Flexibility and Advanced
Video Performance
LAS VEGAS (CES, Booth #N109), Jan. 8, 2003 - Fueling innovation
in an emerging category, Sony Electronics today unveiled
the industry's first dual compatible -RW/+ RW DVD home
recorder, enabling high quality DVD recording and unsurpassed
picture performance from a variety of original sources.
Compatible with popular DVD-R/-RW and DVD+R/+RW discs,
the RDR-GX7 DVD recorder gives users a wider selection
of recording and viewing choices. The new model also incorporates
several picture improvement technologies to create enhanced
DVD recordings, especially effective when transferring
content from video sources such as VHS or 8mm camcorders.
The new recorder is equipped with convenience features
such as i.LINK® (IEEE-1394) digital interface as well
as an intuitive, easy-to-use graphical user interface that
allows for simple, yet powerful interoperability with compatible
camcorders. It also offers easy recording and editing from
broadcast programs via off-air antenna, cable, or satellite
receivers.
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The new recorder marries format compatibility and ease-of-use,
placing it at the forefront of this new product category," said
Joseph Stinziano, director of DVD marketing for Sony Electronics'
Home Entertainment Products Division. "Just imagine;
thanks to the recorder's user-friendly and intelligent
features, you can share your baby's first steps with family
and friends in impressive DVD picture quality at the touch
of a button."
Media Format Flexibility
According to Stinziano, the new recorder helps consumers
take the guesswork out of choosing the right DVD disc
format when recording. By offering DVD-R/-RW and DVD+RW
recording capabilities, it allows reproduction of brilliant
images from a variety of video sources. The new model
is also compatible with DVD-R/-RW and DVD+R/+RW discs
for playback. Its format flexibility gives DVD enthusiasts
the option to watch nearly any DVD recording in their
collection.
Users can take advantage of the large capacity of the DVD
format, as the new model can record up to 6 hours in various
recording modes, while maintaining impressive picture and
sound quality. The RDR-GX7 is an ideal product for consumers
seeking a flexible storage and archiving solution.
Unlike tape-based media, another benefit of recording in
the DVD format is its convenient random access capability,
enabling seamless audio and video content retrieval without
the need for cueing or rewinding. Use the new recorder's
menu function to confirm recorded content and quickly access
and play any desired sequence.
Seamless Camcorder Interoperability
The RDR-GX7 provides effortless integration with compatible
camcorders through its front panel i.LINK (DV) connection
for easy tape to disc content transfer. In addition to
allowing simple camcorder hook-up, the i.LINK (DV) interface
enables users to control the connected camcorder via
the supplied Remote Commander® remote control. Expediting
the content transfer process, the users can copy the
entire contents of their DV or D8 tape by selecting the
unique and convenient one-touch dubbing feature.
In addition, the new model offers advanced editing features
from camcorder tape content. The two basic options include
either first downloading the entire contents onto a DVD
disc and then editing the content in a non-linear fashion
right on the disc, or more traditional linear editing directly
from the tape.
Brilliant Video Reproduction and Performance
The new recorder features Time Based Corrector, Pre-Field
Noise Reduction and Pre-video Equalizer technologies
that rebalance and equalize video content before it is
recorded onto a DVD, improving the original source content
even before the encoding process begins. This impressive
process is especially beneficial when recording from
lower resolution video sources such as VHS tapes and
older camcorder media formats.
During the encoding process, video content is analyzed
for last minute corrections to ensure precise output and
high quality video reproduction. Features such as variable
bit-rate MPEG encoding ensure maximum efficiency and recording
time for all types of DVD media.
In the output phase, the RDR-GX7's Motion Adaptive Field
Noise Reduction, Block Noise Reduction and Video Equalizer
technologies combine to produce a richly textured visual
rendition while minimizing picture interference caused
by background artifacts or distortion. The new recorder
also incorporates proprietary DVD playback technology called
Precision Cinema Progressive™, which incorporates
Pixel-by-Pixel I/P Conversion technology to augment and
balance DVD-video elements. Additionally, a 12bit/108MHz
Video D/A Converter ensures exceptional picture quality
for an unforgettable viewing experience.
The RDR-GX7 DVD dual RW recorder will be available in
June for about $800
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