2.1
Megapixel (Gross) ClearVid™ CMOS
Sensor
1/3" ClearVid CMOS Sensor
with 1430K (effective) pixels
provides stunning detail and
clarity with exceptional video
and still image performance. The
Megapixel technology enhances
your digital videos and digital
still (3980K) 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 and PlayStation 3 video game
consoles.
DVD-R/RW/+RW/+R
DL Compatible
The DVD406 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.
10X
Optical/80X 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.
Professional Quality Carl Zeiss®
Vario-Sonnar® T* Lens
Carl Zeiss lenses have an
advanced optical multi-layer
coating for 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-DVD408 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 (16:9) Touch Panel Clear
Photo Plus™ LCD (211K Pixels)
The 2.7" Wide (16:9) LCD
screen provides excellent
viewing clarity with improved
resolution. The high resolution
211K 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.
Smooth
Slow Recording
By increasing the record rate
from 60 fields per second (fps)
to 240 fps for 3 seconds
allowing you to capture 3
seconds of fast motion and play
the video back in 12 seconds.
This is great for analyzing a
golf swing or a viewing a bird
in flight. In addition, record
an audio track to narrate what
is being seen during the video.
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.
On
Screen Zoom and Record Buttons
For additional control of the
camcorder, the DVD406 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.
One
Touch Wide Angle Shooting
Easily switch between 16:9
and 4:3 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.
Super
NightShot® Infrared System
With Sony's NightShot
Infrared System you can capture
natural looking video, even when
shooting in low light. Record
subjects up to 20 feet away
using the built-in infrared
system.
Manual
Focus
Allows the user to manually
adjust the focus of the
camcorder using the touch panel.
Manual focusing also allows the
user to control the focus in
difficult situations where
either the environment or the
subject does not allow the
camcorder's auto focus to
perform optimally, such as when
shooting through a window or in
a crowded environment.
Scene
Selection Modes
Scene Selection modes make
recording easy even when filming
in challenging situations.
Choose from Beach, Candle,
Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait,
SpotLight, Sunrise & Sunset,
Snow, Twilight and Twilight
Portrait (Still Only).
Picture Effects
Get creative when recording
or playing back your videos with
Sony's Picture Effect Modes.
Effects available in Camera
mode: Monotone, Pastel and
Sepia. Effects available in
Playback mode: , Pastel and
Sepia.
Fader
Effects-2
Enhance your personal videos
by adding professional looking
fader effects. Choose from Black
and White.
Battery Information
At the touch of a button,
battery information is displayed
on the LCD screen when charging
and when the camcorder is turned
off. The display will show how
much the battery is charged, in
10% increments and the
recordable time left when using
the LCD screen or in the
viewfinder.
Easy
Handycam Button
Using a camcorder can be
intimidating for some people, so
with a press of the Easy
Handycam button, most of the
advanced features of the
camcorder are "locked out"
leaving only the buttons
essential for recording
operational.
