[. . . ] [. . . ] Meeting these criteria is the extensible new AJ-HD150 DVCPRO HD studio VTR. It plays back Mini-DV, DVCPRO, DVCPRO50, DVCPRO50 Progressive, DVCPRO HD, and even DVCAM ­ all in perfect 1080i or 720p high definition. The AJ-HD150 delivers its promise at the top of the DVCPRO migration path. Highlights o o o o o o o o o 1080i recording and playback (720p recording and playback, available Summer 2000) Simultaneous HD and SD outputs 8-channel digital audio for 5. 1 surround sound + stereo Plays back all leading DV-based cassettes including Mini-DV, DVCPRO, DVCPRO50, DVCPRO50 Progressive and DVCPRO HD Instantaneous cue up and play for lightning fast editing operations Smooth slow-motion for sports and live event playback Optional up/down/cross converter for multiple SD and HD formats Optional aspect ratio converter, 16:9 to 4:3 to 14:9 etc. Metadata capable for closed captioning, Neilsen & user data, etc. Benefits o o o o o o Ideal for HD broadcast production and on-air playout Seamless migration path from DTV to HDTV Full backwards compatibility with all DVCPRO formats Supports HD and SD formats and aspect ratio conversion Transmission of HD over ATM/OC-3 Excellent price/performance and low cost of operation $45, 000 Suggested List Price in U. S. [. . . ] [. . . ]