Sony DCR-DVD405 Specification Guide
DCR-DVD405
DVD Handycam® Camcorder
Experience true power and vivid detail while recording and reliving your stills and videos with the 3.0 Megapixel Imager
and 30mm Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T* Lens. The DCR-DVD405 also lets you relive your home movies just as they
happened in Dolby Digital 5.1ch Surround Sound.
and 30mm Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T* Lens. The DCR-DVD405 also lets you relive your home movies just as they
happened in Dolby Digital 5.1ch Surround Sound.
Step-up
3.3 Megapixel (Gross) Advanced HAD™
CCD Imager
1/3" Advanced HAD™ (Hole Accumulation
Diode) CCD with 2048K (effective) pixels
provides stunning detail and clarity with
exceptional video (up to 530 lines of
horizontal resolution) and still image
performance. The Megapixel technology
enhances your digital videos and digital still
(3048K) photography performance.
CCD Imager
1/3" Advanced HAD™ (Hole Accumulation
Diode) CCD with 2048K (effective) pixels
provides stunning detail and clarity with
exceptional video (up to 530 lines of
horizontal resolution) and still image
performance. The Megapixel technology
enhances your digital videos and digital still
(3048K) photography performance.
DVD 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 camcorder, the disc can play
back in most DVD Players, computers and
even PlayStation® 2 video game consoles.
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 camcorder, the disc can play
back in most DVD Players, computers and
even PlayStation® 2 video game consoles.
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DVD-R/RW and RW Compatible
The DCR-DVD405 is compatible with a
variety of DVD formats allowing the ease of
use and simplicity found in DVD Media. With
DVD RW media there is not a need to
finalize the disc (minimum recording
required). Simply remove the disc and insert
the media into a compatible DVD Player.
The DCR-DVD405 is compatible with a
variety of DVD formats allowing the ease of
use and simplicity found in DVD Media. With
DVD RW media there is not a need to
finalize the disc (minimum recording
required). Simply remove the disc and insert
the media into a compatible DVD Player.
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10X Optical/120 Digital Zoom
The optical zoom helps to bring the action
close up 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
close up 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-
Sonnar® T* Lens
Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced optical
multi-layer coating that offers less glare and
flare with increased contrast. This results in
vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color
saturation and perfect renditions of subtle
tones. The additional T* coating on the lens
further reduces unwanted glare and flare.
Sonnar® T* Lens
Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced optical
multi-layer coating that offers less glare and
flare with increased contrast. This results in
vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color
saturation and perfect renditions of subtle
tones. The additional T* coating on the lens
further reduces unwanted glare and flare.
Dolby Digital 5.1ch Recording
The DCR-DVD405 will record in Dolby
Digital 5.1ch surround sound with a built-in
microphone. By recording in 5.1 channel
surround sound you can now experience
your home movies with active sounds
coming from all directions. Enjoy your
personal home movies the way you
experienced them while recording.
The DCR-DVD405 will record in Dolby
Digital 5.1ch surround sound with a built-in
microphone. By recording in 5.1 channel
surround sound you can now experience
your home movies with active sounds
coming from all directions. Enjoy your
personal home movies the way you
experienced them while recording.
2.7" Wide Touch Panel SwivelScreen™
LCD Display (123K Pixels)
The 2.7" Wide (16:9) LCD screen provides
excellent viewing clarity with improved
resolution. The high resolution 123K pixel
LCD screen rotates up to 270 degrees for
multiple viewing angles providing sharp,
detailed images for monitoring or playback,
and the widescreen format makes shooting
in 16:9 mode and composing shots even
easier.
LCD Display (123K Pixels)
The 2.7" Wide (16:9) LCD screen provides
excellent viewing clarity with improved
resolution. The high resolution 123K pixel
LCD screen rotates up to 270 degrees for
multiple viewing angles providing sharp,
detailed images for monitoring or playback,
and the widescreen format makes shooting
in 16:9 mode and composing shots even
easier.
Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory
Stick Duo™ Media
Capture still images up to 2016x1512
resolution, directly onto Memory Stick
Duo™ Media for easy transfer to PCs for
emailing, printing or sharing with other
compatible Memory Stick™ devices.
Stick Duo™ Media
Capture still images up to 2016x1512
resolution, directly onto Memory Stick
Duo™ Media for easy transfer to PCs for
emailing, printing or sharing with other
compatible Memory Stick™ devices.
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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.
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.
On Screen Zoom and Record Buttons
For additional control of the camcorder, the
DCR-DVD405 features Zoom and Record
buttons on the frame of the LCD screen.
This allows the user more flexibility when
holding the camcorder, especially in
overhead or low angle shots.
For additional control of the camcorder, the
DCR-DVD405 features Zoom and Record
buttons on the frame of the LCD screen.
This allows the user more flexibility when
holding the camcorder, especially in
overhead or low angle shots.
USB 2.0 Interface
USB 2.0 interface provides an easy way to
connect your DVD Handycam Camcorder
to the computer 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.
USB 2.0 interface provides an easy way to
connect your DVD Handycam Camcorder
to the computer 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.
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One Touch Wide Angle Shooting
Easily switch between 4:3 and 16:9 aspect
ratios for shooting, with just the touch of a
button.
Easily switch between 4:3 and 16:9 aspect
ratios for shooting, with just the touch of a
button.
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.
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.
Active Interface Shoe
Provides a location directly on the
camcorder to which to add optional
accessories while providing power and two-
way communication to those accessories.
Provides a location directly on the
camcorder to which to add optional
accessories while providing power and two-
way communication to those accessories.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Super NightShot® Infrared System
Manual Focus
Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes
Picture Effects
Battery Information
Easy Handycam Button
Picture Package™ Software
Fader Effects
InfoLithium® Battery with AccuPower™
Meter System
Meter System
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