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Sony's
Tape-Based MPEG2 Recording Format
Beyond
its diminutive size, the MICROMV cassette provides up
to 60 minutes of high-quality, digital video footage
and adds a 64-kb memory chip, offering 16 times the
amount of memory storage available on a premium MiniDV
cassette. The memory chip allows for a multi-search
function that lets users access different sections of
the tape as they would a DVD by creating thumbnail
images of all of the recorded scenes on the tape. The
thumbnail images are created from the start of every
recorded scene. Users can engage the multi-picture
search function, scan the entire tape in four minutes
- 15 times the average speed - and instantly access
the scene of their choice.
To further enhance the
user experience, thumbnail images can be titled with
either pre-set captions or customized descriptions, so
"New Years Eve" footage is easily
distinguishable from that of "Our Super Bowl
Party."
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Each time a
MICROMV cassette is inserted into the
camcorder, cassette information is displayed
on the LCD showing the first date of use, last
date of use, how much recording space is
available on the tape, and titling capability
so you can name your videotape. This feature
eliminates the need to search through a box of
unlabeled tapes to find specific video
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MICROMV
Camcorders: PC-Friendly, High-Quality MPEG2
The system is based on its use of a sophisticated MPEG2
recording system. First-class digital video is recorded
in MPEG2 with a data transfer rate of 12Mbps. Since
MPEG2 has a bit-rate that is less than half that of the
MiniDV or Digital8® format, MICROMV videos take up less
hard drive space and are easier to manage. MPEG2's
compression system allows for the use of much more
compact media. It also sets a new standard in picture
and audio quality, and enables quick PC-based non-linear
editing using simple drag-and-drop techniques.
Editing
movies is a breeze with a MICROMV camcorder and your
computer.
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Network
Connectivity with Bluetooth™ Technology |
PC-free access
to e-mail and the Internet! Sony Digital Handycam®
camcorders have always been great for capturing stunning
video. More recently, many camcorders have added the
ability to take beautiful digital photos. And now
they're taking another giant step.
Imagine being on vacation, shooting a short MPEG movie
or digital photo -- and then e-mailing it right from
your camcorder. Imagine uploading images and videos to
your own online photo album at ImageStation.com
-- Sony's free image sharing service. Imagine using your
camcorder to browse the Internet.* Now it's all
possible, because Sony has introduced the world's first
camcorder with PC-free Internet access via Bluetooth™
wireless technology.
Sony Network Handycam® camcorders redefine personal
video, bringing you wireless communication through
Sony's Bluetooth™ adaptor and other compatible
devices. In this way, Sony puts a world of wireless
possibilities right in your hand!
Send
and receive e-mail Directly from your camcorder!
Out of the house doesn't have to mean out of the loop.
Now you can keep in touch right from your camcorder. You
send and receive text e-mails, typing them on a virtual
keyboard, right on the LCD screen. Then attach still
images and MPEG movies from your camcorder and send them
to anyone! It's great for sharing vacation photos -- and
perfect for businesses like insurance, real estate and
construction.
Surf the Internet |
PC-free
Internet surfing
in the palm of your hand.
Now you can browse the Web, right from a Sony Network
Handycam® camcorder. The camcorder's LCD monitor
becomes your window on the Web. It's great for driving
directions, weather reports, hotel reservations and
restaurant reviews. You can even save Web pages on
Memory Stick® media for viewing later on.
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The
benefits of Bluetooth™ technology.
Sony Network Handycam® camcorders
are the world's first to incorporate Bluetooth wireless
technology. The camcorders communicate with Sony's
Bluetooth adaptor and an incredible range of portable
Bluetooth enabled devices, including cell phones. With
more devices becoming available from 2000+ companies,
support for Bluetooth technology continues to grow.
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A
great "accessory" for Sony Network Handycam®
camcorders is So-netSM Internet service. The
service is pre-configured for Sony Network Handycam
camcorders, making the most of the Web browsing, e-mail
and online photo album functions. What's more, So-net
service is available in all 50 states.
To
initiate the network feature, the bundled Bluetooth
network adaptor is connected to an analog phone line.
The camcorder wirelessly communicates with the adaptor,
which can be placed up to 30 feet away. Sony will offer
a service designed for easy set-up and connection to the
Internet via the DCR-IP7BT Handycam camcorder.
Bluetooth Adaptor |
* Requires Internet
access via the So-netSM Internet service or
another compatible ISP.
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