Sony envisions the Blu-ray Disc Recorder at the center of the HD era, and the four new models target three styles of customer viewing enjoyment: “HD broadcasting enjoyment,” “personal/home video enjoyment” and “advanced picture and advanced sound quality home theater enjoyment.” This range of choice will be a key factor in accelerating the diffusion of the Blu-ray format.

● Major New Functions (available on all models)

1. Ample HD recording capacity: A new high-resolution HD encoder, adopting the high compression efficiency of MPEG4-AVC, allows ample HD recording capacity. A maximum of approximately 16 hours can be recorded on one 50GB BD1 and the HDD’s capacity has been increased 3.8 times for a maximum recording capacity of about 166 hours.

2. Fast HD dubbing: One hour of HD video can be dubbed to BD in a minimum time of
approximately 3 minutes.

3. High-quality HD picture and sound playback: “24p True Cinema” and “HD audio-compatible HDMI audio output”

4. HD Handycam compatibility: Handycam video (AVCHD）can be transferred to HDD and easily edited. It can then be stored in HD on BD.

5. BRAVIA Link: Compatible with BRAVIA Link and BRAVIA Premium Photo

(1) When recording to a dual layer 50GB BD in LSR (AVC 6M) mode.
(2) Using “BDZ-X90” and recording in LSR (AVC 6M) mode.
(3) When one hour of video recorded in LSR mode onto a HDD is dubbed to BD (4x speed).

Main Features of Each Style

Enjoying Broadcasts T
Ample Capacity to Record and Enjoy HD Broadcasts (“BDZ-T70” “BDZ-T50”)

1. “Ample HD Recording” function gives a maximum of approximately 105 hours4 HD recording on HDD and a maximum of approximately 16 hours1 on one 50GB BD (Available on all models.)
(*4) Using “BDZ-T70” and recording in LSR (AVC 6M) mode.

2. The “Keyword-relational Search” function and the “x-Omakase Maruroku (Auto AI recording)”(allowing simultaneous recording of two programs1) mean that viewers can catch all their favorite programs (Available on all models).

3. Just one touch of the remote control button gives simple and fully automated operation from startup to panel display (Available on all models).

Enjoying Personal/Home Video L

Personal and Home HD Video Content Stored in Pristine Condition (“BDZ-L70”).

1. “One-Touch Dubbing Button” allows one-touch transfer of HD Handycam video content to HDD.

2. “x-Pict Story HD” assembles digital snaps and automatically creates “Pro-quality” slideshows. This can then be stored in HD on BD. Also available on “BDZ-X90”.

3. “x.v.Color” offers advanced reproduction of video with a wide color range, and “full HD photo reproduction” is also available. These functions enhance the beauty of videos and photos for the full enjoyment of the user (Available on all models).

Enjoying Home Theater X

Experience HD Home Theater with Superb Picture Quality and Sound “BDZ-X90”

1. DRC-MFv2.5 recreates HD signals for an even more refined and higher resolution image.
Output at progressive HD 1125p (1080p).
2. “Deep Color” creates a smooth picture with rich color gradations.

3. All models have an HDMI audio output compatible with lossless audio. Further, Sony has pursued mastering studio quality through meticulous audio engineering, including the strict selection of quality audio parts.-Sony