Sony DCR-DVD100 - Manual (Page 3)

D V D H a n d y c a m T E C H N O L O G Y H A N D B O O K
CAMCORDERS:
AN INTR
ODUCTION
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CAMCORDERS: AN INTRODUCTION
Sony led the way in video camcorders. The first consumer cassette
camcorder was developed by Sony. And in 1985, Sony's compact,
lightweight 8mm Handycam ® camcorders expanded the world of home
video by making memories easy to shoot, play, and share anytime,
anywhere.
Sony also led the way in digital technology. Sony CD and MD recording
raised the standard of excellence in music reproduction. And Sony DV
Handycam models adopted digital video for high-quality recording and
multi-generation editing.
Now, Sony takes the next step in digital video: DVD Handycam ®
camcorders. They use DVD discs as their digital recording medium -- so
movies can be shot on disc, stored on disc, edited in the camcorder,
even uploaded to a PC for creative editing and easy sharing.
DVD offers significant advantages over cassette tape. Discs allow instant
access and rapid scene search without fast-forward or rewind. They
record video, audio, even still images. They're more compact and durable
as a storage and playback medium.
Best of all, DVD recordings can be played back on PCs, DVD players,
even PlayStation
®
2 video game consoles -- for instant compatibility with
over 100 million playback devices around the globe.
Sony DVD Handycam camcorders are new and exciting. This handbook
explains basic DVD technology, highlights DVD Handycam camcorder
features, answers common questions, and helps you understand and
appreciate the exciting possibilities of this next step in camcorder
evolution.