Sony DCR-DVD200 DVD Handycam Technology Handbook - Page 3

CAMCORDERS: AN INTRODUCTION 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. 3 DVD Handycam TECHNOLOGY HANDBOOK