PSX (DVR)

'PSX' is the name of a Sony media center, digital video recorder, and DVD recorder based on the PlayStation 2 video game console. Since it was designed to be a general-function audiovisual device, it was marketed by the main Sony Corporation (whereas Sony Computer Entertainment markets the corporation's specific game-related hardware). It was released in Japan on December 13, 2003. There were plans to release it in other territories in 2004, but in 2005 these plans were postponed indefinitely due to poor sales.
The PSX features either a 160 GB or 250 GB hard drive to record television shows, home movies, digital photos, or to play PlayStation 2 and PlayStation titles. The PSX can be linked with the portable PSP device to transfer videos and music. There is also the indication that the PSX will be linked with the PlayStation 3, meaning that existing PSX owners will not be left out. This could possibly mean that the base version of the PS3 would connect to the PSX to form the “home server” version of the PS3.
The PSX is also known for its introduction of Sony's XrossMediaBar (XMB) interface.

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Controller

Technical specifications

DESR-5100

DESR-5500

DESR-5700

DESR-7000

DESR-7100

DESR-7500

DESR-7700

External links

Controller

The PSX does not come with a game controller in the package. Sony launched a separate special version of DualShock 2 model # DESR-10 in the ''ceramic white'' color; it is equipped with a USB plug and 4 meters of cord, which connects to the front USB port. Traditional PS2 controllers plug into 2 traditional controller ports on the back of the console. The console itself is raised on short legs so the controller wires can pass underneath the unit to the back.
The latest-generation PSXs also sport improved video, photo and music editing tools. The machines are able to record programmes automatically, based on keywords entered by the user, recording shows the user may not even know about. The new DJ-box feature appears to create custom music playlists based on the mood setting chosen by the user. x-Pict Story, meanwhile, allows users to create animated photo slide shows.
The new models also support DVD-R/-RW (8x/4x) and DVD+R/+RW (8x/4x), and add DVD+R dual-layer support. The 7700 also features improved TV reception technology. Both machines sport 10/100Mbps Ethernet connections for home networking.
The 7500 is set to retail for around ¥80,000 ($766/£401), the 5700 for ¥60,000 ($574/£300).
A Sony spokesman told The Register the company "has no plans" to launch PSX in Europe, "at this time

Technical specifications

DESR-5100

★ Hard disk capacity - 160 GB

DESR-5500

★ Hard disk capacity - 160 GB

DESR-5700

★ Hard disk capacity - 160 GB

DESR-7000

★ Hard disk capacity - 250 GB

DESR-7100

★ Hard disk capacity - 250 GB

DESR-7500

★ Hard disk capacity - 250 GB

DESR-7700

★ Hard disk capacity - 250 GB

★ CPU and GPU - 90 nm EE+GS

★ Recordable media - DVD-R (video mode), DVD-RW (video mode, VR mode)

★ Reproducible media - DVD-VIDEO, DVD-R (video mode), DVD-RW (video mode, VR mode), Music CD, CD-R (JPEG), Memory stick, "PlayStation" standard CD-ROM, "PlayStation 2" standard CD-ROM / DVD-ROM

★ Length of video that can be recorded on a 4.7 GB DVD-R/RW -

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★ HQ about 1 hour

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★ HSP about 1.5 hours

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★ SP (standard) about 2 hours

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★ LP about 3 hours

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★ EP about 4 hours

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★ SLP about 6 hours

★ Length of video that can be recorded on the Hard Drive -

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★ HQ about 53 hours

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★ HSP about 81 hours

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★ SP (standard) About 107 hours

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★ LP about 164 hours

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★ EP about 217 hours

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★ SLP about 325 hours

★ Image record system - MPEG2

★ Voice record system - Linear PCM (at the time of HQ mode),

★ Dolby Digital 2 Channel (at the time of HSP, SP, LP gas, EP, and SLP mode)

★ Receiving channel - Ground analog (VHF Low:0-4CH / VHF Med:4-6CH / VHF High:7-13CH /UHF:14-83CH / CATV:CT-7-C99999CH), BS analog (1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15CH

★ Dubbing function - HDD->DVD high-speed Dubbing (12X max)

★ Reproduction function - In-variable-speed reproduction

★ Simultaneous Record and Playback

★ Edit function A-B elimination (GOP)

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★ GOP: Group of pictures

★ Recording function - Electronic program table (EPG)

★ High definition and sound quality 3-dimensional Y/C separation

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★ Time Base Correction (TBC)

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★ Video D/A converter (12 bits 108 MHz)

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★ Ghost reduction tuner, DNR, Variable Bit Rate (VBR) record, Audio D/A converter (24 bits 96 kHz)

★ Photograph function - File format: JPEG (DCF standard)

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★ Memory Stick (only Sony digital still cameras)

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★ USB (only Sony digital still cameras)

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★ Slide show display

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★ Picture rotation (90 degrees, 180 degrees, 270 degrees)

★ Music function - File format: ATRAC3, Media: Music CD

★ Network function - Firmware upgrade


★ PS2 correspondence network service

★ Antenna input Ground analog: VHF/UHF 75ohmF type connector

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★ BSIF: 75ohmF type connector

★ Input-and-output terminal D terminal output (D1/D2) x1,

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★ A composite image / S image / stereo sound Output terminal x1,

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★ A composite image / S image / stereo sound Input terminal x1,

★ Optical digital voice output (SPDIF) x1,

★ Ethernet 100 base/TX x1,

★ USB (Ver.1.1) terminal x1,

★ "Memory Stick" slot x1,

★ "Memory Card" slot x2

★ Controller terminal x2 (DualShock)

★ Size 312 x 88 x 323 mm (12.5" x 3.5" x 12.75")

★ Mass About 5.8 kg (13.75 lb)

★ Power consumption 80 W
==PlayStation==
'PSX' is also a popular nickname for the original PlayStation video games console. The "X" appears because Sony originally developed the PlayStation as a CD-ROM and SNES hybrid unit. When the project was halted by Nintendo, Sony decided to redesign the PlayStation as a stand alone console, which was known internally as the '''PlayStation Experimental'''. The media caught wind of the name and it has stuck ever since. The PSX label understandably causes much confusion, as in many contexts it is difficult to differentiate between the PSX media center and PSX video game console.

External links

★ Official PSX Website (Japan)

★ Press Release