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Introduction
The Datavideo DN-500 is a HDV / DV Hard Drive Recorder. It can record HDV via the IEEE-1394 (iLink,
FireWire) output from HDV Camcorders (.m2t), or DV from DV or Analogue video sources (.dv). The DN-500
can be used as an external firewire drive from which files can be dragged and dropped to a PC or MAC. The
DN-500 has a built in utility to convert .dv files to .avi files, and is also supplied with DV File Converter
software to allow conversion of .dv files to other file formats such Quicktime. The DN-500 has a removable
hard drive in a caddy, this can be ejected from the unit and connected to a PC or MAC via USB to transfer
the video files.
Features
Stand Alone DV / HDV Hard Drive Recorder / Player with Removable Hard Disk Drive caddy.
Front Connections: Headphone Mini Jack socket, IEEE-1394 socket.
Rear Connections: 2xIEEE-1394 ports, YUV (on BNC) In and Out, Black burst sync (on BNC),
S-Video,Composite Video and Stereo Audio In / Out and
2 x XLR Inputs and Outputs for Balanced Audio Connection.
Records .DV files from IEEE-1394 (iLink, FireWire) port or Analogue Video Inputs.
Records HDV(.m2t) files via IEEE-1394(iLink, FireWire) port only.
Full VTR playback functionality, including loop playback.
RS-422 control via rear panel Sub D 9pin port.
Simple GPI input to trigger play/pause play or record/pause record actions.
Drag and Drop file transfer to PC or MAC via IEEE-1394 connection in HDD mode.
Remove Caddy from unit then Drag and Drop file transfer to PC or MAC via USB connection.
N.B. The DN-500 cannot be operated as an AVC Device - The AVC Command set is not supported.
*The Drive Caddy may be supplied empty or with drive already fitted please check with your dealer.
