DATAVIDEO DN-400 HARD DRIVE RECORDER


DN-400 HDD Recorder

Hard Drive Recorder for DV/HDV/Analog Video

 
Datavideo’s DN-400 and DN-500 video recorders allow for file-based tapeless solutions, saving you hours of capturing time. The DN-400/500 comes with a 320GB HDD and a removable hard drive enclosure. One additional enclosure is included, if you would like to purchase another HDD. Once you have completed your recording, simply eject the hard drive enclosure and use USB 2.0 to connect to a PC or MAC based NLE system. The USB port provides power to the unit. It’s perfect for use with laptops in the field. You can work directly from the removable drive, or copy video files to your NLE’s video drives.

DN-400 Key Features

320GB Hard Drive Included
Includes 1x 2.5” 320GB hard drive installed in a removable enclosure, plus one additional empty enclosure
Digital/Analog Input Supported
Records DV from either digital or analog inputs or Firewire and HDV via FireWire input
VTR Functionality
Full VTR playback functionality, including seamless looping. VTR style buttons
Variable Speed
DN-400 is made with variable-speed forward and reverse
Easy Drag & Drop
Drag and drop file transfer to PC or Mac via FireWire or USB.
AVI Conversion
Converts to .AVI with the push of a button. (Normally, DV video saved as .dv files, HDV video saved as .m2t files)
Software for More Formats*
Quicktime, AVI Type 1 and 2, Sony ES-3 Canopus AVI Type 1 and 2, Sony DSR DU-1 DV (.DVD), Matrix RT2500 DV, Avid OMF DV, and Raw DV (.dv, .dif, .dvsd)

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Additional Specs.

  • Size: 2U high chassis
  • Files: DV video saved as .dv files, HDV video saved as .m2t files. AVI conversion available at the push of a button. Even more formats are available with the included software*
  • Control: GPI and RS-232 / RS422 control interface
  • Power: 12V 1.5A 16W DC 110/220

Connections

Video
  • Input: DV, HDV, composite, S-Video, and SD component
  • Output: DV, composite, S-Video, and SD component. Note: HDV (.m2t files) sources cannot be monitored. DV, composite, S-Video, and SD component sources can be monitored via the following outputs: composite, S-Video, and SD component.

Audio
  • Input: Input: Balanced stereo mini XLR and unbalanced RCA (mini XLR to XLR adapter included)
  • Output: Output: Balanced stereo mini XLR and unbalanced RCA (mini XLR to XLR adapter included)

Supported Video Formats

  • NTSC – DV 25 Mbps, 8-bit Y.U.V. 4:1:1
  • PAL- DV 25 Mbps, 8-bit Y.U.V. 4:2:0
  • HDV 1080i / 60 25 Mbps 8-bit Y.U.V. 4:2:0
  • HDV 1080i / 50 25 Mbps 8-bit Y.U.V. 4:2:0
  • Note: The DN-400/500 does not support 720p.

Video Recording Format

  • SD: .dv
  • HDV: .m2t
  • 4:2:0 color sampling
  • M2T recording format (compatible with most NLE systems)

Audio Recording Format

  • MPEG -1 Layer 2
  • Sampling rate: 48kHz

Maximum Recording Times

  • 250GB HDD: 19 hrs at 25Mbps
  • 320GB HDD: 24 hrs at 25Mbps
  • 500GB HDD: 38 hrs at 25Mbps

Dimensions

  • Length: 11.3 in. / 286 mm
  • Width: 8.3 in. / 210 mm
  • Height: 3.9 in. / 99 mm
  • Weight: 11.5 lbs. / 5.2 kg
File Conversion Software*


Removable Hard Drive


What’s in the Box

  • DN-400 HDV/DV Hard Disk Recorder
  • File Converter Software CD
  • USB Mini to Standard USB (Y-Type)
  • Mini XLR 3P-F to 2x Normal 3P-M 60cm (x2)
  • Mains Cable (AC Cord)
  • Power Supply (12V 1.5A 16W)
  • Instruction Manual
  • One Hard Drive Enclosure with 320GB HD
  • One Empty Enclosure