Sony DCR-DVD405 Specification Guide

DCR-DVD405

DVD Handycam® Camcorder

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Last Updated: 01/12/2006

 

1. Battery life may vary depending upon usage patterns. Designed for use with compatible Sony InfoLithium® 

batteries. 

2. Playback on all home DVD players, computers, DVD drives, and PlayStation® 2 consoles cannot be 

guaranteed. Some players drives, and video game consoles lack the ability to read due to the optical 
reflection standard of DVD-R/RW disks and/or due to encoding incompatibilities. Refer to the 
specifications of your playback equipment for additional compatibility information. 

3. Image size and files size may vary based upon the type and complexity of the image recorded. 
4. Not all products with USB 2.0 connector may communicate with each other due to chipset variations. 
5. Available storage capacity of Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO media may vary. A portion of the 

memory is used for data management functions. Actual available memory in MBs is: 8=7.5, 16=15, 32=30, 
64=61, 128=123, 256=220, 512=460, 1GB=940, 2GB=1.85GB. 

6.Use of Sony DVD-R/-RW/ RW Media recommended. For third party media, confirm compatibility with 

manufacturer. 

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Imaging Device: 1/3" CCD

 

Pixel Gross: 3310K

 

Recording Media: 8cm DVD (DVD-R/DVD-

RW/DVD+RW)

 

Recording and Playback Times: HQ: 20 min., 

SP: 30 min., LP 60 min.

 

Video Actual: 2048K Pixels

 

Still Actual: 3048K Pixels

 

USB Streaming: N/A

 

SteadyShot® Image Stabilization: Yes ( Super; 

Electronic)

 

Accessory Shoe: Active Interface Shoe

 

White Balance: Auto, Indoor, One-push, Outdoor

 

Memory Stick PRO™  Media Compatibility: 

Tested to support up to 2GB media capacity; 
does not support high speed transfer function; 
does not support Access Control security 
function.

 

Still Image Mode(s): JPEG

 

Minimum Illumination: 5 Lux (0 Lux with Super 

NightShot® Infrared System)

 

Low Light Capability: Super NightShot®

 

Analog Audio/Video Input(s): Yes (Multi A/V)

 

Analog Audio/Video Output(s): Yes (Multi A/V)

 

Digital Audio/Video Input(s): Yes (via USB)

 

Digital Audio/Video Output(s): Yes (via USB)

 

USB Port(s): Yes (2.0 compliant)

 

i.LINK® Interface: N/A

 

Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s): N/A

 

Headphone Jack: N/A

 

Microphone Input: Yes (thru Active Interface 

Shoe)

 

Remote Jack: Yes (Mini Plug)

 

S-Video Input(s): Yes (optional accessory)

 

S-Video Output(s): Yes (optional accessory)

 

LCD: 2.7" (123K Pixels Wide 16:9 Touch Panel 

SwivelScreen™  LCD Display)

 

Lens Type: Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T*

 

Viewfinder: Color (123K Pixels)

 

Docking Station: N/A

 

Microphone: Yes (Built-in 5.1 Channel)

 

35mm Equivalent: 42.8-495mm (16:9 Camera 

Mode), 45-450mm (4:3 Camera Mode), 40.6-
406mm (16:9 Memory Mode), 37-370mm (4:3 
Memory Mode)

 

Aperture: f1.8-f2.9

 

Exposure: Touch Panel (24 steps)

 

Filter Diameter: 30mm

 

Focal Distance: 5.1-51mm

 

Focus: Full Range Auto, Manual (Touch Panel)

 

Progressive Shutter Mode: Yes

 

Shutter Speed: Auto, 1/4-1/4000 (AE Mode)

 

Optical Zoom: 10X

 

Digital Zoom: 120X

 

Power Consumption: 4.2W/4.6W (VF/LCD)

 

Battery Type: InfoLithium® with AccuPower™  

Meter System (NP-FP60)

 

Power Requirements: 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V 

(AC Adaptor)

 

Limited Warranty: 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor

 

Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft® 

Windows® 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP 
Professional

 

Supplied Software: Picture Package™  ver. 1.8 

and Nero Express 6

 

Video Recording System: DVD-Video/DVD-

VR/DVD+RW Video

 

Video Signal System: NTSC color, EIA standards

 

Analog-to-Digital Converter: Yes (Signal Convert)

 

Weight: 1 lb. 5 oz (590g) with Disc and Battery

 

Measurements: 2 5/8" x 3 5/8 "x 5 3/4" (66 x 90 x 

143mm)

 

Power Adapter/In-Camera Charger (AC-L200)

 

InfoLithium® Rechargeable Battery (NP-FP60)

 

Remote Commander Remote Control (RMT-835)

 

A/V Cable (Stereo)

 

Picture Package™  Software ver. 1.8 and Nero 

Express 6 (conversion Software)

 

USB Cable

 

Cleaning Cloth

 

DVD Starter Kit (ACC-DVDP2)

 

Rechargeable InfoLithium® Batteries (NP-

FP50/FP71/FP90)

 

Travel Charger (BC-TRP)

 

AC Charger & Power Supply (AC-VQP10)

 

Filter Kit (VF-30CPKXS)

 

Wide Angle Lens (VCL0630X)

 

High Grade Wide Angle Lens (VCL-HG0730X)

 

Tele Conversion Lens (VCL-2030X)

 

High Grade Tele Conversion Lens (VCL-HG2030)

 

Video Light (HVL-HL1)

 

Video Light & Flash (HVL-HFL1)

 

Tripod (VCT-R640)

 

Pocket Tripod (VCT-MTK)

 

Soft Case (LCM-HCF)

 

Carrying Case (LCS-VA30)

 

Wireless Bluetooth™  Microphone with Center 

Channel Capability (ECM-HW1)

 

Stereo Microphone (ECM-HST1)

 

A/V Cable with S-Video (VMC-30FS)

 

Sports Pack (SPK-HCB)

 

UPC Code: 027242691278