Sony DCR-DVD301 User Manual

FEATURES

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STEP-UP FEATURE

1.0 Megapixel Advanced HAD™ CCD
Imager

1/5" Advanced HAD™
(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)

and still image
performance. Realize great looking digital still
images with 1,000K effective pixels.

1.0 Megapixel Still Image Capture

With a maximum resolution of
1152 x 864, you can capture
over 6,000 images on a

single disc, plenty for any vacation or event.

Advanced HAD™ CCD Technology

Enhanced CCD design allow more light to
reach the imager which reduces video noise to
improve signal-to-noise ratio by up to 6dB
(2x better than a standard CCD). Particularly
effective when shooting in dark situations.

DVD2Format 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 camera, the disc plays back in compatible
DVD Players, computers and even PlayStation

®

2 video game consoles.

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.

Professional Quality Carl Zeiss

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Vario-Tessar®Lens

Carl Zeiss lens 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.

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.

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3.5" Hybrid SwivelScreen™ LCD Display
(123K Pixels)

Provides excellent viewing clarity
with improved resolution. The

123K pixel LCD rotates up to
270-degrees for multiple viewing angles,
providing sharp, detailed images for monitoring
or playback. The Hybrid LCD Screen provides
accurate viewing in sunlight or bright light,
virtually eliminating the “wash-out” common
with traditional LCD screens.

Visual Index Screen

Shows thumbnail images of
movies and still images when
playing back on your camcorder

or DVD player, making scene selection easier.

Burst Mode

Capture up to 4 images in
1152 x 864, or 12 images at
640 x 480 consecutively, perfect

for 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.

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 any situation.

Color Viewfinder

Provides a clear, color view of
subjects and makes spotting
and/or following subjects easier.

Super SteadyShot®Picture Stabilization
System

An advanced version of Sony’s
SteadyShot

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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.

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

USB 2.03Interface

USB 2.0 interface provides an
easy way to connect your DVD

Digital Handycam camcorder to
computers 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.

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 approximate battery time remaining in
minutes, in the viewfinder or the LCD screen.

Super NightShot®Plus Infrared System

An advanced version of Sony’s
NightShot

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Infrared system that

allows users to record natural
color images in low-light conditions, but
without the blurring common with other
low-light recording systems.

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DCR-DVD301

DVD Handycam®Camcorder

.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

SPECIFICATIONS

Imaging Device:

1/5", 1070K Gross Pixels Advanced HAD™ CCD

Video Actual:

690K Pixels

Still Actual:

1000K Pixels

F:

1.8 – 2.3

Focal Distance:

3.2 – 32mm

35mm Conversion:

46 – 460mm (Camera Mode)
38 – 380mm (Memory Mode)

Filter Diameter:

25mm

Optical Zoom:

10X

Digital Zoom:

120X

Focusing:

Full Range Auto/Manual (Multi-Selector)

Minimum Illumination:

7 Lux (0 Lux with Super NightShot Plus Infrared System)

NightShot®Infrared System:

Super NightShot Plus

Shutter Speed:

Auto, 1/4–1/4000 sec (Program AE, Slow Shutter)

Memory Mode:

Yes, 1152 x 864, 640 x 480

Viewfinder:

Color, 123K Pixels

LCD:

3.5" (123K) Hybrid Color

Accessory Shoe:

Intelligent

Video Input/Output:

Yes/Yes (Multi A/V, Special)

Audio Input/Output:

Yes/Yes (Stereo, Special)

i.LINK®DV Interface (IEEE1394):

N/A

USB 2.03:

Yes

USB Streaming:

N/A

Headphone Jack:

N/A

Mic. Input:

Yes (Stereo)

White Balance:

Auto/Outdoor/Indoor/Hold (Multi-Selector)

Exposure:

Multi-Selector (24 Steps)

Power Consumption (VF/LCD/VF+LCD):

4.1W/4.4W/4.7W

Software OS Compatibility:

Microsoft®Windows®Me, 2000 Professional, XP
Home, XP Professional

Dimensions (WHD):

2 7⁄8" x 3 1⁄2" x 5 3⁄8" (71.8 x 88 x 136mm)

Weight:

1 lb. 4 oz. (570g) without disc and battery

Supplied Accessories:

AC-L15A Power Adaptor/In Camera Charger, NP-FM50
InfoLithium®Rechargeable Battery, RMT-835 Wireless
Remote Commander®Remote Control, CR2025 Battery,
Special Stereo A/V+S Cable, Lens Cap, Cleaning Cloth,
Shoulder Strap, Blank DVD-R Media (DMR30), USB Cable,
CD-ROM with USB Driver (Pixela ImageMixer™ Ver. 1.5
for Sony)

©2004 Sony Electronics Inc.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved.
Sony,AccuPower,Advanced HAD, Handycam, i.LINK, InfoLithium, NightShot, PlayStation, Remote Commander,
SteadyShot, SwivelScreen, and Worry Free are trademarks of Sony. Microsoft and Windows are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Carl Zeiss and Vario-Tessar are trademarks of Carl Zeiss. Dolby Digital
is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. All other trademarks are property of their
respective owners. Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and
measures are approximate.

1

Designed for use with compatible Sony InfoLithium®batteries.

2

Playback on all home DVD players, computer 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 discs and/or due to encoding incompatibilities. Refer to the specifications of your playback
equipment for additional compatibility information.

3

Not all products with a USB 2.0 connector may communicate with each other due to chipset variations.

4

Recording time may vary depending upon the types of images and amount of movement you are shooting.

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

turer.

ACC-DVDM Camcorder Accessory Kit
AC-VQ50 AC Adapter/Charger
HVL-F10 Flash
LCH-TRA Carrying Case
LCH-VML Carrying Case
NP-QM71D/91D Super Quick High Capacity

InfoLithium

®

Batteries

DMR30/60DS DVD-R Media

DMW30/60DS DVD-RW Media
NP-FM50/FM70/FM90 InfoLithium

®

Batteries
VCT-R610 Tripod
VCT-870RM Remote Control Tripod
VCT-R610 Lightweight Tripod
VCT-TK1 Pocket Tripod
VCL-0625S Wide Angle Lens
VCL-2025S Telephoto Lens

Battery

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Continuous Record Time Continuous Playback Time

(Fully charged) VF/LCD/LCD Bcklt Off/VF+LCD LCD On/Off

NP-FM50 115/105/120/105 min 115/125 min
NP-FM91 430/400/455/390 min 430/465 min
NP-QM71/QM71D 285/265/300/225 min 285/305 min
NP-QM91/QM91D 430/400/455/390 min 430/465 min

BATTERY LIFE

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Battery Info
Date/Time Display
Digital Picture Effects
Disc Titling
Exposure Control
Fader Modes

Picture Effect Modes
Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes
Manual Focus
Microphone Jack
White Balance Adjustment
World Clock

DCR-DVD301

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DVD Handycam®Camcorder

Sony Electronics Inc.

16765 West Bernardo Drive
San Diego, CA 92127
www.sony.com/di

For more information:

1.800.352.SONY

RECORD TIMES

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(Single Sided Discs)

STILL IMAGE MODE

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HQ (High Quality) Up to 20 minutes
SP (Standard Play) Up to 30 minutes
LP (Long Play) Up to 60 minutes
*Recording time may vary depending upon the types of images

that you are shooting

Resolution DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW

Video Mode Video Mode VR Mode

(Fine/Standard) (Fine/Standard) (Fine/Standard)

1152 x 864 2150/4100 2250/4300 2250/4350
640 x 480 5100/8100 5400/8600 5400/8600
*Number of images may vary depending upon the image quality

settings, the image size and the type of images that you are shooting

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