Sony DCR-DVD200 Specification Guide
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1/4.7" 1.0 Megapixel Advanced HAD™
CCD Imager
1/4.7" Advanced HAD™
(Hole Accumulation
Diode) CCD imager with
(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
in HQ Mode) and still image performance.
Realize great looking digital still images
with 1,000K (effective) pixels.
excellent detail and clarity, for exceptional
digital video (up to 520 lines of resolution
in HQ Mode) and still image performance.
Realize great looking digital still images
with 1,000K (effective) pixels.
DVD
1
Format Video Recording
The DVD recording format delivers digital
video and sound quality comparable to
that of MiniDV. Playback of the DVD
media is simple and convenient. After
finalizing the disc in the camcorder, the
DVD disc will playback in most compatible
DVD Players, computers and even
PlayStation
video and sound quality comparable to
that of MiniDV. Playback of the DVD
media is simple and convenient. After
finalizing the disc in the camcorder, the
DVD disc will playback in most compatible
DVD Players, computers and even
PlayStation
®
2 video game consoles.
Professional Quality Carl Zeiss
®
Vario-Sonnar
®
Lens
Carl Zeiss lenses have an
advanced optical multi-layer
coating offering less glare and
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.
in vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color
saturation, and perfect renditions of
subtle tones.
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.
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.
2.5" SwivelScreen™ LCD Display
(123K Pixels)
Provides excellent viewing clarity with
improved resolution. The 123K pixels LCD
rotates up to 270-degrees for multiple
viewing angles providing sharp detailed
images for monitoring or playback.
(123K Pixels)
Provides excellent viewing clarity with
improved resolution. The 123K pixels LCD
rotates up to 270-degrees for multiple
viewing angles providing sharp detailed
images for monitoring or playback.
Color Viewfinder
Provides a clear, color view of
subjects and makes spotting
and/or following subjects easier.
subjects and makes spotting
and/or following subjects easier.
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Digital Still Memory Mode
Digital Still Memory Mode captures
high quality still images at 1152 x 864,
or 640 x 480 resolution directly to
high quality still images at 1152 x 864,
or 640 x 480 resolution directly to
DVD-R or DVD-RW media. Images are stored
in the JPEG format providing easy transfer to
PCs for emailing, printing, or sharing with
family and friends.
in the JPEG format providing easy transfer to
PCs for emailing, printing, or sharing with
family and friends.
Visual Index Screen
Shows thumbnail images of movies and
still images when playing back on your
camcorder or DVD player, making scene
selection easier.
Shows thumbnail images of movies and
still images when playing back on your
camcorder or DVD player, making scene
selection easier.
USB 2.0 Interface
USB 2.0 interface provides an
easy way to connect your DVD
Handycam camcorder to
easy way to connect your DVD
Handycam camcorder to
computers for fast transfer of video and
still images for editing. The camcorder
can also be used as an external DVD
burner, convenient for making copies of
your DVDs or burning edited movies.
still images for editing. The camcorder
can also be used as an external DVD
burner, convenient for making copies of
your DVDs or burning edited movies.
Super NightShot Infrared System and
Color Slow Shutter
Color Slow Shutter
With Super NightShot infrared
system capture video in total
darkness (0 lux) up to 10 feet
system capture video in total
darkness (0 lux) up to 10 feet
away. Super NightShot mode automatically
adjusts the shutter speed to increase
adjusts the shutter speed to increase
brightness and clarity. Color Slow Shutter
mode allows you to record in low light
situations with full color detail by slowing
down the shutter speed.
situations with full color detail by slowing
down the shutter speed.
Super SteadyShot Picture Stabilization
System
System
An advanced version of Sony’s
SteadyShot
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.
even higher level of smoothness without
degradation of video like some other image
stabilization systems.
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.
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.
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AE (Auto Exposure) Bracketing
The camcorder shoots 3
images at different exposure
levels with a press of the
images at different exposure
levels with a press of the
photo button.
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Burst Mode
Capture up to 4 images at
1152 x 864 resolution, or
12 images at 640 x 480
1152 x 864 resolution, or
12 images at 640 x 480
resolution consecutively, perfect for
capturing fast action.
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.
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.
InfoLithium
®
Battery with AccuPower™
Meter System
Charge the battery at any
time because unlike NiCad
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 battery time remaining in
minutes, in the viewfinder or the LCD screen.
rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries are not
subjected to a life shortening “memory
effect”. Sony’s exclusive AccuPower™ meter
displays the battery time remaining in
minutes, in the viewfinder or the LCD screen.
Battery Information
Battery Information is
momentarily displayed without
having to power on the
momentarily displayed without
having to power on the
camcorder. Quickly access the battery’s
status by pressing the Battery Info button.
The Recording Time Available is displayed
in minutes, on either the LCD screen or
viewfinder.
status by pressing the Battery Info button.
The Recording Time Available is displayed
in minutes, on either the LCD screen or
viewfinder.
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.
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.
F E A T U R E S
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S T E P - U P F E AT U R E
DCR-DVD200
DVD
Handycam
Handycam
®
Camcorder
1
DVD-R/RW discs recorded by Sony DVD Handycam Camcorders are designed to be compatible with and may be played
back on most home DVD players, computer DVD drives and PlayStation
back on most home DVD players, computer DVD drives and PlayStation
®
2 video game consoles sold in the U.S.*