Sony DCR-DVD100 Specification Guide

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F E A T U R E S
DCR-DVD100
DVD 
Handycam
®
Camcorder
1/4" Advanced HAD™ CCD Imager, 
680K Pixels Gross 
1/4" Advanced HAD (Hole Accumulation
Diode) CCD with 340K (effective) video pixels
provides excellent detail and clarity, with
exceptional digital video (up to 500 lines of
resolution) and still image performance.
Realize great looking digital still images 
utilizing 340K (effective) pixels. 
DVD
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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
®
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
flare with increased contrast. This results
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.
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. 
Color Viewfinder 
Provides a clear, color view of
subjects and makes spotting
and/ or following subjects easier.
Digital Still Memory Mode
Digital Still Memory Mode 
captures high quality still images
at 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.
Visual Index Screen
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
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.
Super NightShot Infrared System and
Color Slow Shutter
With Super NightShot infrared
system capture video in total
darkness (0 lux) up to 10 feet
away. Super NightShot mode automatically
adjusts the shutter speed to increase 
picture 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. 
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.
Progressive Shutter System
A mechanical shutter system that 
provides progressive scan performance,
while utilizing an interlaced scanning
system. Digital still images will be sharp
and clear with excellent definition.
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.
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 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 
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.
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
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
almost any situation.
Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes
Program AE modes make
recording easy even when
filming in challenging 
situations. Choose from Spotlight,
Portrait, Sports, Beach & Ski, Sunset &
Moon and Landscape modes.
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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
®
2 video game consoles sold in the U.S.*