DCR-DVD7
Digital Handycam® Camcorder
Truly an attention getter the DCR-DVD7 combines style and design. Utilizing Carl Zeiss® optics, 10X
optical zoom along with a 2.5" Hybrid Touch Panel LCD Screen capturing your memories has never been
more fun.
Features
Step-Up Feature 1/6" Advanced HAD™ CCD Imager, DVD-R/RW and +RW Compatible Picture Effects
680K (gross) Pixels The DCR-DVD7 is compatible with a variety of Get creative when recording or playing back your
1/6" Advanced HAD™ (Hole Accumulation DVD formats allowing the ease of use and videos with Sony’s Picture Effect Modes. Effects
Diode) CCD with 340K (effective) pixels simplicity found in DVD Media. With DVD+RW available in camera and playback modes: Sepia,
provides stunning detail and clarity with media there is not a need to finalize the disc Monotone, Pastel and Mosaic.
exceptional video (up to 500 lines of horizontal (minimum recording required). Simply remove
resolution) and still image performance. the disc and insert the media into a compatible Fader Effects
DVD Player. Enhance your personal videos by adding
10X Optical/120X Digital Zoom professional looking fader effects. Choose from
The optical zoom helps to bring the action close InfoLithium Battery with
®
Black, White, Overlap and Wipe.
up from far away. In addition the Digital Zoom AccuPower™ Meter System1
Interpolation means that extreme digital zooming Charge the battery at anytime because unlike Battery Information
is clearer, with less distortion than previous NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries, Sony’s At the touch of a button, battery information is
types of digital zooms. rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries are not displayed on the LCD screen when charging and
subjected to a life shortening “memory effect”. when the camcorder is turned off. The display
Professional Quality Carl Zeiss® Sony’s exclusive AccuPower™ meter displays the will show how much the battery is charged, in
Vario-Tessar® Lens approximate battery time remaining in minutes, 10% increments and the recordable time left
Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced optical in either the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. when using the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
multi-layer coating that offers less glare and
flare with increased contrast. This results in vivid Picture Package™ Software Manual Focus
image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation and Easily organize still images and video, and turn Allows the user to manually adjust the focus of
perfect renditions of subtle tones. them into stunning music videos using the the camcorder using the touch panel. Manual
supplied software. focusing also allows the user to control the
SteadyShot® Picture focus in difficult situations where either the
Stabilization System Color Slow Shutter environment or the subject does not allow the
Picture stabilization system that uses motion Color Slow Shutter mode allows you to record camcorder’s auto focus to perform optimally,
sensors to detect and compensate for camera in low light situations with full color detail by such as when shooting through a window or in a
“shake” without compromising picture quality slowing down the shutter speed. crowded environment.
like some other digital stabilization systems.
Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes Easy Handycam Button
2.5" Touch Panel Hybrid Program AE modes make recording easy even Using a camcorder can be intimidating for some
LCD Display (123K Pixels) when filming in challenging situations. Choose people, so with a press of the Easy Handycam
Provides excellent viewing clarity with improved from Portrait, Beach & Ski, Sports Lesson, button, most of the advanced features of the
resolution. The Hybrid Reflective-Transmissive Landscape, Spotlight or Sunset & Moon modes. camcorder are “locked out” leaving only the
LCD Screen provides accurate viewing in buttons essential for recording operational.
sunlight or bright light, virtually eliminating
the “wash-out” common with traditional
LCD Screens.
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.
Sony. Engineered to be effortless.
DCR-DVD7
Digital Handycam® Camcorder
Specifications Interface Connector for Handycam Station: Service and Limited Warranty
N/A
Imaging Device: 1/6" 680K Gross Pixel CCD USB: Yes; 2.0 4 1 Year Parts
Video Actual: 340K Pixels 90 Days Labor
USB Streaming: N/A
Still Actual: 340K Pixels UPC Code: 027242671867
LANC (Accessory) Terminal: N/A
F: 1.7 – 2.2 Optional Accessories
DVD Media Compatibility: DVD-R/-RW and +RW2
Focal Distance: 2.3 – 23mm NP-FA70 High Capacity InfoLithium® Batteries
Headphone Jack: N/A
35mm Conversion: 44 – 440mm BC-TRA
Mic. Input: N/A
Filter Diameter: N/A LCS-DVD7 Carrying Case
White Balance: Auto/Outdoor/Indoor/One-push
Optical Zoom: 10X VMC-30FS Telephoto Lens
Exposure: Yes, Touch Panel (24 steps)
Digital Zoom: 120X VMC-HG30FS High-Grade Telephoto Lens
Power Consumption (LCD): 3.0W
Carl Zeiss® Lens: Yes, Vario-Tessar®
Dimensions (WHD): 5"x4"x2" (121x101x49mm)
Focusing: Full Range Auto/Manual (Touch Panel)
Weight: 13 oz. (360g)
SteadyShot® Image Stabilization: Yes, Super
SteadyShot Supplied Accessories: AC-A200 Power Adapter/
In-Camera Charger, NP-FA50 InfoLithium® Rechargeable
Minimum Illumination: 5 Lux Battery, RMT-835 Remote Commander Remote Control,
NightShot® Infrared System: Color Slow Shutter Stereo AV Cable, DVDR30 DVD Media, USB Cable,
Shoulder Strap, Wrist Strap, Cleaning Cloth, Base,
Shutter Speed: 1/4 – 1/4000 (AE Mode) CD-ROM with USB Driver (Picture Package™ Software
Viewfinder: N/A Ver. 1.5 for Sony)
LCD: 2.5" Hybrid Color Touch Panel (123K)
Accessory Shoe: N/A
Video Input/Output: Yes/Yes (multi A/V)
Audio Input/Output: Yes/Yes (Stereo, Multi)
Battery Life1 Memory Mode3 Record Times3
Still Pictures-Fine/Standard (approx.) Single Sided Discs
Battery Continuous Record Time Continuous Playback Time
(Fully Charged) LCD On/Off LCD On/Off DVD 640x480 HQ (High Quality) Up to 20 minutes
Media VGA SP (Standard Play) Up to 30 minutes
NP-FA50 90/100 min 100/115 min LP (Long Play) Up to 60 minutes
NP-FA70 170/190 min 190/215 min -R 5100/8100
-RW 5400/8600 *
Recording time may vary depending upon
+RW 2950/3800 the types of images that you are shooting.
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 manufacturer.
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