Sony DCR-DVD100 - Manual (Page 12)

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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
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THE D
VD HAND
YCAM CONCEPT
THE DVD HANDYCAM CONCEPT
The Concept
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Compatibility with DVD Players
DVD-R and DVD-RW discs recorded by DVD Handycam
camcorders in the DVD-Video application can be easily
played back on most existing DVD players -- making
DVD-Video discs compatible with most decks,
computers and PlayStation 2 consoles worldwide.
Editing with a PC
Data recorded on DVD Handycam camcorders can be
easily played back and editing on a PC. Video can be
transferred from camcorder to PC by inserting the
DVD-R or DVD-RW disc into the disc drive of a PC, or
by connecting the camcorder to the PC via USB. USB
2.0 provides high-speed data transfer. Both DVD-Video
and DVD-VR discs can be edited.
Fast Search & Access
DVD offers many advantages over videocassette tape
systems, including fast search and access to scenes by
selecting thumbnail images. DVD Handycam camcorders
automatically create thumbnail images during the
finalization process; these images can be used for instant
access to the scene you want. Thumbnail images are
viewable whether you use your camcorder playback or
play back scenes on your DVD player or PC computer.
Movies and Still Images
With DVD, a single media can record both movies and
still images. Still images are recorded on the disc as
JPEG files. DVD Handycam camcorders allow you to
play an automatic, continuous “slide show” of your still
images on your TV screen. Both movies and still
images can be recorded on the same DVD-R or DVD-
RW disc.
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High-Density, High-Quality Data
By adopting MPEG 2 and VBR (Variable Bit Rate) data
compression, DVD Handycam recording maintains
superb picture quality while permitting high-capacity
recording on the disc.
High Fidelity Audio
By using Dolby AC-3 (2-channel) audio recording, DVD
Handycam camcorders provide high-quality stereo
sound for lifelike realism.
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About Thumbnail Display
thumbnails on DVD Handycam thumbnails on DVD players
Sony DVD Handycam camcorders bring unique and exciting advantages to the world of video
recording.
DVD Handycam recorded screens are capable of displaying
recorded contents in the form of thumbnail images -- six images per
screen. Thumbnails can show both movies scenes and still images.
These thumbnail images are automatically created when you
finalize your disc. Unlike systems that only identify movies or
images by time and date, thumbnail images are more useful
because they give you a visual record of what each scene or still image shows.
Before finalizing, you can always use your DVD Handycam
camcorder as your playback device using the LCD screen or by
connecting the supplied AV cable to your TV. After finalizing a
recorded disc, you can view dated thumbnails on your TV screen
using a standard DVD player or on your PC computer screen. You
can also display the title of your finalized DVD recording.