Sony Handycam Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Manual: Features of the DCR-DVD301 and 120x Digital Zoom

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DCR-DVD301

 

 

DVD Handycam® Camcorder

 

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F E A T U R E S

1.0Megapixel Advanced HAD™ CCD Imager

1/5" Advanced HAD™ (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD imager with 690K

effective video pixels provides excellent detail and clarity, for exceptional digital video (up to 520 lines of resolution) and still image performance. Realize great looking digital still images with 1,000K effective pixels.

1.0 Megapixel Still Image Capture

With a maximum resolution of 1152 x 864, you can capture

over 6,000 images on a

single disc, plenty for any vacation or event.

Advanced HAD™ CCD Technology

Enhanced CCD design allow more light to reach the imager which reduces video noise to improve signal-to-noise ratio by up to 6dB

(2x better than a standard CCD). Particularly effective when shooting in dark situations.

DVD2 Format Video Recording

The DVD recording format delivers digital picture and sound quality comparable to that of MiniDV, but on DVD. Playback of the DVDs couldn’t be simpler. After finalizing the disc in the camera, the disc plays back in compatible DVD Players, computers and even PlayStation® 2 video game consoles.

10X Optical/120X Digital Zoom

The optical zoom helps to bring the action up close from far away. In addition, the digital zoom interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms.

Professional Quality Carl Zeiss®

Vario-Tessar®Lens

Carl Zeiss lens have an advanced optical multi-layer coating offering less glare and flare with increased

contrast. This results in vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation, and perfect renditions of subtle tones.

Progressive Shutter System

A mechanical shutter system that provides progressive scan performance, while utilizing an interlaced scanning system. Digital images will be sharp and clear with excellent definition.

3.5" Hybrid SwivelScreen™ LCD Display (123K Pixels)

Provides excellent viewing clarity

with improved resolution. The 123K pixel LCD rotates up to

270-degrees for multiple viewing angles, providing sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback. The Hybrid LCD Screen provides accurate viewing in sunlight or bright light, virtually eliminating the “wash-out” common with traditional LCD screens.

Visual Index Screen

Shows thumbnail images of movies and still images when playing back on your camcorder

or DVD player, making scene selection easier.

Burst Mode

Capture up to 4 images in

1152 x 864, or 12 images at

640 x 480 consecutively, perfect for capturing fast action.

Analog Inputs

Record any analog NTSC source to digital video via the analog inputs. Perfect for archiving analog tape recordings. This recorded video can then be edited on your computer.

Dolby Digital® AC-3 (2-Channel) Stereo Audio Recording

An advanced form of Digital Audio recording, with sophisticated noise reduction

technology, that provides outstanding, lifelike sound quality in any situation.

Color Viewfinder

Provides a clear, color view of subjects and makes spotting and/or following subjects easier.

Super SteadyShot® Picture Stabilization System

An advanced version of Sony’s SteadyShot® system that controls an even higher range of shake

and vibration frequencies, to achieve an even higher level of smoothness without degradation of video like some other image stabilization systems.

Intelligent Accessory Shoe

Conveniently gives you the option of adding accessories

such as lights, flashes and microphones to the camera, which can communicate with the camera and also draw power from the camera

USB 2.03 Interface

USB 2.0 interface provides an

easy way to connect your DVD Digital Handycam camcorder to computers for fast transfer of video and still

images to your computer for editing. The camcorder can also be used as an external DVD burner, convenient for making copies of your DVDs or burning edited movies.

InfoLithium® Battery with AccuPower™ Meter System

Charge the battery at any time because unlike NiCad

(Nickel Cadmium) batteries Sony’s rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries are not subjected to a life shortening “memory effect”. Sony’s exclusive AccuPower™ meter displays the approximate battery time remaining in minutes, in the viewfinder or the LCD screen.

Super NightShot® Plus Infrared System

An advanced version of Sony’s NightShot® Infrared system that allows users to record natural

color images in low-light conditions, but without the blurring common with other low-light recording systems.

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