Oxygen DCT Launches Portable Uncompressed HDTV Silicon Recorder/Player

This tiny product is a breakthrough in solid state silicon memory recording of uncompressed HDTV signals, including DUAL LINK (4:4:4).
Solid-state memory overcomes the limitations of tape (VTR) and disc-based storage of data and provides an unprecedented durability, greater versatility and more convenient medium than its' predecessors.
The HR-7500 or 'Video Brick' designed and manufactured by Astrodesign for Oxygen DCT, is just a little larger than a house brick. This initial model can store up to 15 minutes of uncompressed single link or dual link HDTV video. It supports embedded audio and has a RS422 port compliant to Sony protocol and therefore can be controlled as a VTR, for example.
There are two HDTV (SDI) outputs as well as a data port for data transfer to a NLE or other computer system.
Images can be instantly recorded or played back via the front panel controls or remote control option.
As the HR-7500 requires only 12V DV power and is highly compact it is well suited for field use as a steadycam or could be used in many other applications involving helicopters, cars or motorcycles to name but a few.
Whilst field recording is an obvious application it also makes an excellent VTR replacement for editing or storage device for telecine users as it can be controlled via the RS422 port. For budget conscious users there is a lower capacity unit with a correspondingly lower price.
This world leading product is a breakthrough in uncompressed HDTV recording media and indicative of future trends in media technology. It is the first VTR replacement that is universally suited to both field and fixed systems installations, giving users even greater flexibility. Come and see this for yourself at the BL&VF exhibition.
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