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Sony DSR-20 (08/18/2001)

Sony DSR-20

Entered CNET Catalog: 08/18/2001

SKU: DSR-20

Manufacturer: Sony Electronics, Inc.

Manufacturer description

The compact DSR20 DVCAM Digital Videotape Recorder provides a wide range of video professionals with superior sound and image quality. Event and wedding videographers, multimedia creators and filmmakers also appreciate the convenience of its recording, playback and simple editing functions. The DSR-20 offers three remote control interfaces, including LANC, Control S and RS-232C, as well as i.LINK (DV I/O based on IEEE-1394). This front-loading VTR accepts both standard and mini size cassettes, is easy to operate and offers versatile playback and recording capabilities. The DSR-20 is equipped with an External Sync Input, which enables synchronized playback with multiple VTR's. The DSR-20 is capable of external timer recording when an external timer is connected. With the TIMER switch on the front panel set to its REC position, the DSR-20 automatically starts recording as soon as the AC power is turned on. The analog input/output in NTSC standard is also provided.

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Sony DSR-20 specifications

  • General
  • Product Type VCR
  • Width 8.5 in
  • Depth 15.4 in
  • Height 3.9 in
  • Weight 11.0 lbs
  • Enclosure Color Gray
  • Enclosure Material Metal
  • Localization English
  • VCR
  • Media Format Mini DV , DV
  • Sound Output Mode Hi-Fi stereo
  • PCM Sound 16bit (48KHz / 2 channels) , 12bit (32KHz / 4 channels simultaneously)
  • Playback Speed SP
  • Recording Speed SP
  • Head Cleaner Cleaning tape
  • Built-in Display Fluorescent
  • VCR Features
  • Search Modes Date search , Photo search , Index search
  • Additional Features Auto repeat mode
  • Antenna
  • Type None
  • Remote Control
  • Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
  • Supported Devices Camcorder
  • Connections
  • Connector Type 1.0 x Composite video output ( BNC ) - Rear , 2.0 x DC power input ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear , 1.0 x S-link / Control-S (SIRCS) ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear , 1.0 x Composite video input ( 9 pin D-Sub ) - Rear , 1.0 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) ( 4 pin FireWire ) - Rear , 1.0 x Audio line-in ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear , 1.0 x S-Video input ( BNC ) - Rear , 1.0 x Serial ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear , 1.0 x Control-L (LANC) ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear , 2.0 x S-Video output ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear , 1.0 x Headphones ( BNC ) - Rear , 1.0 x Audio line-out ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Front , 1.0 x Monitor output - Rear
  • Miscellaneous
  • Cables Included 1.0 x Power cable
  • Power
  • Power Device Power supply - Integrated
  • Power AC 120 V
  • Power Consumption Operational 28.0 Watt
  • Manufacturer Warranty
  • Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Labor - 90 days , Limited warranty - Parts - 1 year