Datavideo DN-400 NTSC DV/HDV HDD recorder w/ one 250 GB HDD (removable HDD)
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Two hard drive enclosures included.
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- Pricing Protection
- Your old Apple gear has value with our trade-in programs
The 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 250GB 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 is a table top DV/HDV hard drive recorder/player
- Includes 1x 2.5" 250GB hard drive installed in a removable enclosure and 1x 2.5" empty removable hard drive enclosure.
- Standalone DV/HDV hard drive recorder/player
- User-replaceable 250 GB hard disk drive
- Records DV from either digital or analog inputs via component, composite, S-Video, or Firewire
- Records HDV via FireWire input
- Full VTR playback functionality, including seamless looping
- VTR-style buttons
- Variable-speed forward and reverse
- 2U high chassis
- Drag and drop file transfer to PC or Mac via FireWire or USB
- DV video saved as .dv files, HDV video saved as .m2t files
- Converts to .AVI with the push of a button
- With the included PC CD software, you can convert to many other 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, Raw DV (.dv, .dif, .dvsd).
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Why buying from PowerMax is risk-free
If there's one thing you should know - it's PowerMax wants you to be 100% satisfied with your product. Because we sell so many different products from a variety of sources, our return policies are specific to the kind of product you ordered. Take a look:
For full details please take a look at our Returns & Errors page.
| Product Type | Return Window | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Third Party Products | 30 Day Full Refund | You can return your item for a full refund within 30 days of purchase with the exception of Apple CTO products, opened memory or opened software. Returns on all new 3rd party products must be in complete, undamaged and unmarked condition. |
| New or Factory Refurbished Apple Products | 10 Business Days | If you are not satisfied with your purchase, contact your PowerMax customer service representative within 10 business days of the receipt of the product. Provided you return an item unopened in the original box, we will exchange it or offer you a refund based on your original method of payment. A 10% open box fee will be assessed in any opened hardware or accessory. |
| Pre-Owned Macs | 90 Day Full Refund & DOA Protection | In addition to a 90-day warranty, we will guarantee any pre-owned Mac to be in good operating condition upon its arrival or we'll pick it up and send you a new one if returned within 72 hours of receipt. |
We warranty our work
In addition to the below warranties on Apple products, we're happy to facilitate communication with manufacturers of non-Apple products at any time (some of them are notoriously hard to communicate with) and do everything we can to make sure manufacturers honor that commitment.
| 1 Year AppleCare | 3 Year AppleCare Available? | 90 Day PowerMax Warranty | 6 Month Powermax Warranty Available? | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Apple Computers | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Apple Refurbished | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| PowerMax Pre-Owned |
Nope | Nope | Yes | Yes* |
For more info please check out our warranty page.
Pricing Protection
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If you see a reduced price on an item you've purchased within the last 10 days just let us know and refund or credit the difference back to you.
For full details please take a look at our Returns & Errors page.
Why People Like You Chose Powermax
I'm VERY happy with the iMac I purchased from you, and I would definitely say this is the best support I've had. I also want to thank you for PowerMax's support of the military by shipping Apple products to APO addresses. Thanks again, and I look forward to getting another Mac from you soon!
- Thank You,
- APO, AP
I received the display and the last tablet today, thank you. Your service has been great; I appreciate you taking an interest in my new business, and will certainly have more purchase orders for you in the future.
- Best,
- San Rafael, CA
Thank you, thank you, thank you. I'm so amazed and impressed that you took the time to answer my question the same day I wrote it, and in such detail. I have had such wonderful service and experience from PowerMax that I will be a customer for life, you can count on it. I love my little PowerBook.
- Thank You and God Bless.
- Dallas, TX
You can read these and more on our testimonials page.
Your old Apple gear has value with our trade-in programs

Your electronics always have value with our trade-in programs! We are one of the only places to trade-in your old Mac or iPod. Save on your new stuff by trading in those old electronics.
Mac & iPod Trade-In Program
All Mac trade-ins are handled directly through PowerMax.com. Fill out our online trade-in form and we will issue a quote for the trade-in value of your Mac (typically within 24-48 hours).














