This is a Sony HVR-M25U Compact HDV/DVCAM/mini-DV Video Cassette Tape Recorder Player VTR.

The recorder is working well. The hours of usage is shown in photos, which mostly power on but not actually playing/recording (Drum hour is only 19 X 10H, total power on hours are 552 X 10H).

The recorder body is in good condition. One knob is missing the rubber knob cover, but still adjustable easily (shown in one photo). The recorder works well without any problems. It plays back large DVCAM tapes or small miniDV sized tapes in HDV or DV format. It also records tapes in different format according to different settings. It has 1394 firewire port that can transfer the video from tape to computer. It also has a built-in 2.7-inch Wide Clear Photo LCD Display.

It is in good condition. Please see the photos for details.

The Sony HVR-M25U is an HDV format VTR ideally used with desktop editing workstations. The deck can play back both NTSC/PAL signals, as well as 720/30p. The unit records Sony's 1080i HDV in 24p, 30p and, 60i as well as DV and DVCAM. High definition can be recorded with either Mini DV tapes or the larger standard size cassettes for record times up to 276 minutes in HDV and DV mode.

It has Multiple Formats:
The deck is capable of playing back DV, DVCAM and HDV signals. This added versatility allows for legacy playback of archived footage.

Extended Record Times:
The deck can support standard size cassettes for extended record times. Archiving and longer projects can be recorded with ease. Record up to 276 minutes of HDV or DV footage and up to 184 of DVCAM footage on one tape.

NTSC/PAL Switchable:
The VTR can record both NTSC and PAL standard definition signals. This added flexibility can be important when mastering for different regions.

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