Sony DVD Handycam Camcorder - DCR-DVD505

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Sony DVD Handycam Camcorder, Model DCRDVD505

Capture powerful sound and sharp images direct to DVD with the DCR-DVD505 Handycam® camcorder. Built for serious recording, the DCR-DVD505 comes with a Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T* lens for creating superior quality images. Featuring high-resolution imaging with an 3.3 Megapixel Advanced HAD™ CCD imager, you can take not only sharp digital video, but also detailed digital still photographs. You can record Dolby Digital 5.1 Channel surround sound with the built-in microphone to make watching your movies like a visit to the theater. Other features include and Super NightShot® Infrared System to help record in low light situations. See the bigger picture with the 3.5" wide SwivelScreen™ LCD display¹ with touch panel capabilities. Best of all, you capture digital videos directly to DVD⁴ for the ultimate in recording convenience.

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Key Features:

• 1/3" Advanced HAD™ CCD
• DVD format video recording⁴ with DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD+RW compatibility
• Professional Quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T* lens
• 3.5" wide touch panel SwivelScreen™ hybrid LCD display¹
• Dolby Digital 5.1ch Recording

Features:

• 2.1 Megapixel (Gross) ClearVID™ CMOS Sensor
  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.
• 3.5" Wide Touch Panel SwivelScreen™ LCD Display¹ (211K Pixels)
  The 3.5" Wide (16:9) LCD screen¹ 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.
• 10X Optical/120X 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 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.
• 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.
• 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 (approximately), in 10% increments and the recordable time left when using the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
• Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory Stick Duo™ Media⁵
  Capture still images up to 2304x1728 resolution, directly onto Memory Stick Duo™ Media for easy transfer to PCs for emailing, printing or sharing with other compatible Memory Stick™ devices.
• Dolby Digital 5.1ch Recording
  The DCR-DVD505 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.
• DVD Format Video Recording⁴
  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 consoles⁴.
• DVD-R/RW and +RW Compatible⁴
  The DCR-DVD505 is compatible with a variety of DVD formats allowing the easy 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 Player⁴.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• On Screen Zoom and Record Buttons
  For addition control of the camcorder, the DCR-DVD505 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.
• One Touch Wide Angle Shooting
  Easily Switch between 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios for shooting, with just the touch of a button.
• Picture Effects
  Get creative when recording or playing back your videos with Sony’s Picture Effect Modes. Effects available in camera and playback modes: Sepia, Monotone, Pastel and Mosaic.
• Picture Package™ Software
  Easily organize still images/video content, and turn them into stunning music videos using the supplied software.
• Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes
  Program AE modes make recording easy even when filming in challenging situations. Choose from Portrait, Beach & Ski, Sports Lesson, Landscape, Spotlight or Sunset & Moon modes.
• 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 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.
• Fader Effects
  Enhance your personal videos by adding professional looking fader effects. Choose from Black, Overlap, White and Wipe.
• InfoLithium® Battery with AccuPower™ Meter System²
  Charge the battery at anytime 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™ meter² displays the approximate battery time remaining in minutes, in either the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.
• USB 2.081 Interface⁶
  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.

Specifications:

• Imaging Device: 1/3" ClearVID™ Cmos Sensor
• Pixel Gross: 2100K
• Recording Media: 8cm DVD (DVD-R/DVDRW/DVD+RW)
• Recording and Playback Times: HQ: 20 min., SP: 30 min., LP 60 min.
• Video Actual: 1990K Pixels
• Still Actual: 3000K 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: Yes, Tested to support up to 2GB⁵ 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: 3.5" (211K 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, 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)

Box Contents:

• DVD Handycam Camcorder
• Power Adapter/In-Camera Charger (AC-L200)
• InfoLithium® Rechargeable Battery (NP-FP60)
• Remote Commander Remote Control (RMT-835)
• A/V Cable (Stereo)
• Picture Pakcage™ Software ver. 1.8 and Nero
• Express 6 (conversion Software)
• USB Cable
• Cleaning Cloth

Approximate Dimensions:

• Width: 2-5/8"
• Height: 3-5/8"
• Depth: 5-3/8"

Approximate Weight:

• Net: 1 lb. 6 oz with Disc and Battery
• Shipping: 6 lbs

Download Files (.pdf):

• Spec Sheet
• Operating Guide
• DVD+RW 8cm Disc Durability Information
• Camcorder Training Guide 2006
• Sony Camcorder Warranty

Warranty Information:

• Manufacturer Warranty (authorized online retailer):
  • 1 Year Parts / 90 Days Labor
• 4 Year Extended Service Warranty: Click here for details

Manufacturer's Model Number: DCR-DVD505

1. Viewable Screen Size - Viewable area measured diagonally.
2. AccuPower™ Meter System - Designed for use with compatible Sony InfoLithium® batteries.
3. Battery Life - Actual battery life may vary based on usage patterns.
4. DVD Playback - 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.
5. Available Storage Capacity - Available storage capacity of Memory Stick®, Memory Stick PRO™, Memory Stick Duo™ and Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media may vary. A portion of the memory is used for data management functions. Actual available memory is: 32MB=30MB, 64MB=61MB, 128MB=123MB, 256MB=220MB, 512MB=460MB, 1GB=940MB, 2GB=1.85GB, and 4GB=3.66GB.
6. USB - Not all products with USB connectors may communicate with each other due to chipset variations.
7. Storage Capacity - Storage capacity may vary and a portion of the memory is used for data management functions.

Features and specifications subject to change without notice.

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