Sony DCR-DVD910 Specification Guide
DCR-DVD910
DVD Handycam® camcorder
NEW
The DCR-DVD910 matches powerful features with ease of use. The ClearVid™ CMOS sensor (with Exmor™
technology) and BIONZ™ image processor captures detailed video and still images, and Face Detection
technology helps people look their best. Hybrid recording technology lets you record it all, including Dolby® Digital
5.1 channel surround sound, to either DVD or removable MemoryStick Duo™ or MemoryStick PRO Duo™ media.
2.3 Megapixel ClearVid™ CMOS
Sensor (with Exmor™ Technology) and
Sensor (with Exmor™ Technology) and
BIONZ™ Image Processor
Sony's newly designed CMOS image
sensor with delivers bright, vivid, and
spectacularly detailed 2.3 megapixel
(effective) video footage, as well as 4
megapixel still images -- all with
prolonged battery life. Exmor™
technology captures images with high
resolution and high sensitivity. In
Sony's newly designed CMOS image
sensor with delivers bright, vivid, and
spectacularly detailed 2.3 megapixel
(effective) video footage, as well as 4
megapixel still images -- all with
prolonged battery life. Exmor™
technology captures images with high
resolution and high sensitivity. In
addition, the advanced Sony BIONZ™
image processor improves camera
response time and screens out noise so
the signal from each pixel is as pure as
possible.
image processor improves camera
response time and screens out noise so
the signal from each pixel is as pure as
possible.
BIONZ™ Image Processor
The advanced Sony BIONZ™ Image
Processor uses hardware-based Large
Scale Integrated (LSI) circuitry that
improves camera response time,
The advanced Sony BIONZ™ Image
Processor uses hardware-based Large
Scale Integrated (LSI) circuitry that
improves camera response time,
screens out noise before RAW data
conversion, handles Dynamic Range
Optimization processing, and prolongs
battery life.
conversion, handles Dynamic Range
Optimization processing, and prolongs
battery life.
Exmor™ Imaging Sensor
Exmor™ technology captures video
and still photo images with high
resolution, high sensitivity, and
exceptional detail. Advanced on-sensor
Exmor™ technology captures video
and still photo images with high
resolution, high sensitivity, and
exceptional detail. Advanced on-sensor
A/D conversion yields rich tonal
reproduction with high signal-to-noise
ratio.
reproduction with high signal-to-noise
ratio.
15X Optical / 180X Digital Zoom
The optical zoom helps to bring the
action close up from far away. In
addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation
means that extreme digital zooming is
The optical zoom helps to bring the
action close up from far away. In
addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation
means that extreme digital zooming is
clearer, with less distortion than
previous types of digital zoom.
previous types of digital zoom.
Professional Quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-
Sonnar® T Lens
Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T lenses use
Sonnar® T Lens
Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T lenses use
highly advanced optics to deliver vivid
image brilliance, true-to-life color
saturation, and perfect renditions of
subtle tones. The additional T coating
further reduces unwanted glare and
image brilliance, true-to-life color
saturation, and perfect renditions of
subtle tones. The additional T coating
further reduces unwanted glare and
flare for increased contrast and color.
DVD Format Video Recording
The DVD recording format in MPEG2
The DVD recording format in MPEG2
(SD) delivers digital picture and sound
quality comparable to that of MiniDV,
but on DVD. Playback of these DVDs
couldn't be simpler (depending upon
the playback device used). After
finalizing the disc in the camcorder, the
disc can play back in most DVD
Players (SD), computers, Blu-ray Disc™
players, and even PlayStation® 3 video
quality comparable to that of MiniDV,
but on DVD. Playback of these DVDs
couldn't be simpler (depending upon
the playback device used). After
finalizing the disc in the camcorder, the
disc can play back in most DVD
Players (SD), computers, Blu-ray Disc™
players, and even PlayStation® 3 video
game consoles.
DVD-R/-RW/+RW and +R DL (Dual
Layer) Compatible
Compatibility with a variety of DVD
formats allows the ease-of-use and
simplicity found in DVD media. With
Layer) Compatible
Compatibility with a variety of DVD
formats allows the ease-of-use and
simplicity found in DVD media. With
DVD+RW media there is no need to
finalize the disc (minimum recording
required); simply remove the finalized
disc and insert the media into a
compatible DVD or Blu-ray Disc™
Player.
finalize the disc (minimum recording
required); simply remove the finalized
disc and insert the media into a
compatible DVD or Blu-ray Disc™
Player.
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Face Detection for Video Footage and
Digital Still Photos
Made possible by the BIONZ™ image
processing engine, Face Detection
Digital Still Photos
Made possible by the BIONZ™ image
processing engine, Face Detection
technology recognizes up to 8 faces
anywhere in the frame and
automatically controls focus, exposure,
and color to help capture smiling faces
brightly and clearly. Face Detection
also helps make skin tones look natural
without affecting other colors in the
image.
anywhere in the frame and
automatically controls focus, exposure,
and color to help capture smiling faces
brightly and clearly. Face Detection
also helps make skin tones look natural
without affecting other colors in the
image.
Hybrid Recording to DVD or Memory
Stick® Media
Stick® Media
Hybrid recording technology delivers a
new level of flexibility for transferring
new level of flexibility for transferring
your video footage and digital photos
from the camcorder to compatible
viewing devices. Record to DVD media,
or choose instead to record to
removable Memory Stick Duo™ media
from the camcorder to compatible
viewing devices. Record to DVD media,
or choose instead to record to
removable Memory Stick Duo™ media
or Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media. You
can even select from various dubbing
functions to easily copy video or still
images from Memory Stick media to
DVD -- without using a PC. Images
can even select from various dubbing
functions to easily copy video or still
images from Memory Stick media to
DVD -- without using a PC. Images
recorded or transferred to DVD can then
be played directly most DVD Players
(SD), computers, Blu-ray Disc™ players,
and even PlayStation® 3 video game
be played directly most DVD Players
(SD), computers, Blu-ray Disc™ players,
and even PlayStation® 3 video game
consoles to share your memories with
friends and family.
friends and family.
Quick On
Missing an important scene can be
Missing an important scene can be
frustrating, especially if the reason is
because your camcorder is turned off.
With the Quick On feature, the touch of a
single button places that camcorder in
Sleep mode. Another push instantly
wakes the camcorder, so you'll always
be ready to capture special moments.
because your camcorder is turned off.
With the Quick On feature, the touch of a
single button places that camcorder in
Sleep mode. Another push instantly
wakes the camcorder, so you'll always
be ready to capture special moments.
Built-in zoom microphone with 5.1 ch
recording
recording
Featuring Dolby® Ditigal 5.1 Creator,
the built-in zoom microphone focuses
audio recording on your subjects in
sync with the camera's zoom lens,
helping memories ring true with clear
dialogue and crisp, discrete sounds.
the built-in zoom microphone focuses
audio recording on your subjects in
sync with the camera's zoom lens,
helping memories ring true with clear
dialogue and crisp, discrete sounds.
2.7" Wide (16:9) Hybrid Touch Panel
Clear Photo LCD Plus™ Display (211K
Pixels)
The 2.7" Wide (16:9) LCD screen
provides exceptional viewing clarity
with improved resolution (211K pixels).
The display rotates up to 270 degrees
for multiple viewing angles, as well as
provides sharp, detailed images for
monitoring or playback. The
Clear Photo LCD Plus™ Display (211K
Pixels)
The 2.7" Wide (16:9) LCD screen
provides exceptional viewing clarity
with improved resolution (211K pixels).
The display rotates up to 270 degrees
for multiple viewing angles, as well as
provides sharp, detailed images for
monitoring or playback. The
widescreen format makes shooting in
16:9 mode and composing shots even
easier.
16:9 mode and composing shots even
easier.
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Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media Slot
Capture still images directly onto
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media (sold
separately) for easy transfer to PCs for
emailing, printing, or sharing with other
compatible Memory Stick® devices
(sold separately).
Capture still images directly onto
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media (sold
separately) for easy transfer to PCs for
emailing, printing, or sharing with other
compatible Memory Stick® devices
(sold separately).
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
BRAVIA® Sync™ (CEC) Technology
Dynamic Range Optimizer
Dual Record
x.v. Color™ Technology
SteadyShot® Optical Image
Stabilization System
InfoLITHIUM® Battery with AccuPower™
Meter System
Meter System
Manual Focus