Sony Takes Camcorder Imaging Beyond the Mega-Pixel; New Mini DV Handycam Camcorder Offers 1.5 Mega-Pixel Imager.Business Editors PMA PMA (papillary-marginal-attached), n a system of epidemiologic scoring of periodontal disease devised by Schour and Massler in which the symbols denote the areas involved in gingival inflammation. PMA Progressive muscular atrophy 2001 ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 2001 Sony Electronics Sony Electronics Inc., headquartered in San Diego, Calif., is the largest component of Sony Corporation of America, the U.S. holding company for Sony's U.S.-based electronics and entertainment businesses. continues to lead the way in camcorder innovations with today's introduction of two new high-performance Mini DV Digital Handycam camcorders, the DCR-TRV17 and the DCR-TRV30 - the latter being the industry's first 1.5 mega-pixel CCD CCD in full charge-coupled device Semiconductor device in which the individual semiconductor components are connected so that the electrical charge at the output of one device provides the input to the next device. camcorder with an intelligent pop-up flash and a precision color viewfinder The preview window on a camera that is used to frame, focus and take the picture. On analog cameras, the viewfinder is an eye-sized window that must be pressed against the face. Point-and-shoot digital cameras use small LCD screens that are viewed several inches from the eyes. . The DCR-TRV30's 1.5 mega-pixel imager raises the bar by delivering up to 530 lines of horizontal resolution The number of elements, dots or columns from left to right on a printed page, display screen or fixed area such as one inch. Contrast with "vertical resolution," which is the number of rows, dots or lines from top to bottom.  and stunning 1360 X
1020 digital still images; unprecedented image quality for a single CCD
camcorder.To enhance the 1.5 mega-pixel imager, Sony has incorporated an intelligent pop-up flash to help capture crisp still images in difficult lighting situations. In Digital Still Memory Mode, the intelligent pop-up flash system communicates with the camera for the optimum exposure, virtually eliminating overexposed o·ver·ex·pose tr.v. o·ver·ex·posed, o·ver·ex·pos·ing, o·ver·ex·pos·es 1. To expose too long or too much: Don't overexpose the children to television. 2. or underexposed un·der·ex·pose tr.v. un·der·ex·posed, un·der·ex·pos·ing, un·der·ex·pos·es 1. To expose (film) to light for too short a time or to light or radiation insufficient to produce normal image contrast. 2. digital still images. The intelligent flash has four modes to accommodate different shooting environments: automatic, automatic with red-eye reduction, forced flash or no flash. Consumers also have a choice when shooting to use either the precision color viewfinder or the 3.5" precision SwivelScreen(TM) LCD monitor A flat panel display that uses liquid crystals. Although laptops have used LCDs as their flat panel technology almost exclusively, LCD is also the most popular for flat panel desktop monitors. Toward the end of 2003, sales of LCD displays for desktops overtook CRTs for the first time. each providing more detail and clarity of subjects. MPEG (Moving Pictures Experts Group) An ISO/ITU standard for compressing digital video. Pronounced "em-peg," it is the universal standard for digital terrestrial, cable and satellite TV, DVDs and digital video recorders (DVRs). Movie Mode, USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. Connectivity and Imaging Software: It's All in the Box The DCR-TRV17 and the DCR-TRV30, replacement models for the DCR-TRV11 and the DCR-TRV20 respectively, both offer a sophisticated feature package perfect for the consumer who is ready to take the next step in digital imaging. MPEG Movie mode allows the capture of up to 60 seconds of video and audio in the Video E-mail mode (160 x 112 resolution), or up to 15 seconds in the Presentation mode (320 x 240 resolution). These "mini-movies" are ideal video resolutions for attaching to e-mails, inserting images into Web pages and including in presentation materials. Both models offer three different ways to record MPEG video. First, a convenient MPEG conversion feature allows consumers to select up to 60 seconds of recorded videotape and convert it to an MPEG movie. Second, consumers can shoot an MPEG movie "on location" when the moment is just right. Finally, through the DCR-TRV17 and the DCR-TRV30 Audio/Video inputs, video can be imported from an external source - such as a VHS (Video Home System) A half-inch, analog videocassette recorder (VCR) format introduced by JVC in 1976 to compete with Sony's Betamax, introduced a year earlier. deck, Video Walkman(R) VCR VCR: see videocassette recorder. VCR in full videocassette recorder Electromechanical device that records, stores on a videotape cassette, and plays back on a TV set recorded images and sound. or analog camcorder -- and converted to an MPEG movie and saved to the supplied Memory Stick(R) media for easy transfer to a PC or other Memory Stick media-enabled device. To augment the digital still capability and MPEG Movie Mode, the DCR-TRV17 and the DCR-TRV30 Handycam camcorders incorporate a Universal Serial Bus See USB. (hardware, standard) Universal Serial Bus - (USB) An external peripheral interface standard for communication between a computer and external peripherals over an inexpensive cable using biserial transmission. (USB) connector. With the supplied USB cable, the camcorders can transport images and MPEG video to a compatible PC twenty times faster than camcorders with only a serial interface. Additionally, Sony supplies MGI MGI Mouse Genome Informatics MGI Modular Gateway Interface MGI McKinsey Global Institute MGI Military Geographic Information MGI Marine Geological Institute MGI Policy on the Management of Government Information (Canada) PhotoSuite(R) and MGI VideoWave(R) software to facilitate the transfer of digital still images and MPEG movies from the camcorder to a PC. With this software, camcorder users can perform a variety of imaging enhancements, including color alteration, drawing and more. In addition to the above, the DCR-TRV17 and the DCR-TRV30 are equipped with a number of superb performance features that include: - Carl Zeiss(TM) Vario-Sonnar 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. The result is clearer, sharper images with excellent definition. - 10X Optical/120X Precision Digital Zoom - Sony's optical zoom not only brings the action up close but the precision digital zoom uses interpolation technology so digital zooming is cleaner with less distortion than conventional digital zooms. Maximum Performance, Minimum Size The DCR-TRV17 delivers the powerful combination of digital video, digital audio and digital still capability with Memory Stick media in a compact design. It also has a 1/4-inch advanced CCD and a 3.5" SwivelScreen(TM) LCD display. Worry-Free Recording and Performance Camcorder Features The aforementioned new features on the DCR-TRV17 and DCR-TRV30 complement Sony's convenient Worry Free Recording(TM) features: - i.LINK(R) Digital Video Interface -- i.LINK(R) (IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New York, www.ieee.org) A membership organization that includes engineers, scientists and students in electronics and allied fields. 1394) DV interface allows for high speed bi-directional digital communication between two devices equipped with IEEE 1394 DV interface, including digital camcorders, digital VTRs and PCs*. - InfoLithium(R) Battery with AccuPower(TM) System -- All Sony Handycam camcorders conveniently indicate the remaining minutes of battery life on the LCD or viewfinder display, allowing users to keep an accurate and constant reading of remaining battery power. - Super LaserLink(R) Wireless Transmission system -- Uses infrared light to make a wireless playback connection from the camcorder to the optional receiver and your television up to 26 feet away. - Super NightShot(R) O Lux Recording system -- Captures video in total darkness up to 10 feet away by using an advanced infrared system. Super NightShot recording employs an automatic slow-shutter control to deliver brighter, sharper images with more detail when shooting in the dark. The DCR-TRV17 and the DCR-TRV30 will be available in April for about $1,100 and $1,700, respectively. *i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system and i.LINK compatible devices. All product with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other. Please refer to the documentation that comes with the i.LINK compatible device for information on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting i.LINK compatible PC peripherals to your system, such as a CD-RW (CD-ReWritable) The only rewritable CD technology. CD-RW disks look like other CD media, but with close inspection, they have a more polished surface with a very dark blue-gray cast. or Hard Disc drive, confirm operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Editor's Note: Sony's Personal Network Solutions Company (PNSC PNSC Pakistan National Shipping Corporation PNSC Pacific Northwest Security Coordinator PNSC Portsmouth Northsea Swimming Club (UK) PNSC Power Node Switching Center ), a division of Sony Electronics' Consumer Electronics Group, is based in San Diego. PNSC markets digital imaging products and services, including Cyber-shot(R) and Digital Mavica(R) still cameras, Handycam (R) camcorders, related accessories and ImageStation(sm) services; branded computer products, including VAIOO notebook and desktop computers; Trinitron(R), FD Trinitron displays and e-Villa(TM) and other multimedia products through distributors, resellers and consumer retailers. For additional information about Sony products, call (888) 222-SONY, or visit Sony's web site at: www.sony.com/di. |
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