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DVD205

DVD Handycam® Camcorder

Sony Electronics Inc. •

16530 Via Esprillo

• San Diego, CA 92127 • 1-800-222-7669 • www.sony.com

Last Updated: 01/13/2006

1. Battery life may vary depending upon usage patterns. Designed for use with compatible Sony InfoLithium®

batteries.

2. Playback on all home DVD players, computers, DVD drives, and PlayStation® 2 consoles cannot be

guaranteed. Some players drives, and video game consoles lack the ability to read due to the optical

reflection standard of DVD-R/RW disks and/or due to encoding incompatibilities. Refer to the

specifications of your playback equipment for additional compatibility information.

3. Image size and files size may vary based upon the type and complexity of the image recorded.

4.Use of Sony DVD

-R/-RW/ RW Media recommended. For third party media, confirm compatibility with

manufacturer.

AccuPower, Advanced HAD, Handycam, i.LINK, InfoLithium, NightShot, Picture Package, Remote

Commander, SteadyShot, SwivelScreen, and worryfreedigital are trademarks of Sony. Carl Zeiss and Vario-

Sonnar are trademarks of Carl Zeiss. PictBridge is a trademark of CIPA. Microsoft and Windows are

registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are

approximate.

Please visit the Dealer Network for more information at

www.sony.com/dn

Specifications

General

Imaging Device: 1/5.5" CCD

Pixel Gross: 1070K

Recording Media: 8cm DVD (DVD-R/DVD-

RW/DVD+RW)

Recording and Playback Times: HQ: 20

min., SP: 30 min., LP 60 min.

Video Actual:

690K Pixels

Still Actual: 1000K Pixels

Convenience

USB Streaming:

N/A

SteadyShot® Image Stabilization:

Yes

( Super; Electronic)

Accessory Shoe:

N/A

White Balance: Auto, Indoor, One-push,

Outdoor

Memory Stick PRO™

Media

Compatibility:

N/A

Still Image Mode(s): JPEG

Minimum Illumination:

7 Lux (0 Lux with

Super NightShot® Plus Infrared System)

Low Light Capability: Super NightShot®

Plus

Inputs and Outputs

Analog Audio/Video Input(s):

N/A

Analog Audio/Video Output(s):

Yes (Multi

A/V)

Digital Audio/Video Input(s):

N/A

Digital Audio/Video Output(s):

N/A

USB Port(s):

N/A

i.LINK®

Interface:

N/A

Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s):

N/A

Headphone Jack:

N/A

Microphone Input:

N/A

Remote Jack:

Yes (Mini Plug)

S-

Video Input(s):

N/A

S-

Video Output(s):

Yes (optional accessory)

Hardware

LCD:

2.7" (123K Pixels Wide 16:9 Touch

Panel SwivelScreen™ LCD Display)

Lens Type:

Carl Zeiss

® Vario-Tessar®

Viewfinder: Color (123K Pixels)

Docking Station:

N/A

Microphone:

Yes (Built-in)

Optics

35mm Equivalent: 46-628.5mm (16:9

Camera Mode), 48-576mm (4:3 Camera

Mode), 43.6-523.2mm (16:9 Memory

Mode), 40-480mm (4:3 Memory Mode)

Aperture: f1.8-f2.5

Exposure: Touch Panel (24 steps)

Filter Diameter: 25mm

Focal Distance: 3.0-36mm

Focus: Full Range Auto, Manual (Touch

Panel)

Progressive Shutter Mode:

Yes

Shutter Speed: Auto, 1/4-1/4000 (AE

Mode)

Optical Zoom:

12X

Digital Zoom: 800X

Power

Power Consumption: 3.0W/3.4W (VF/LCD)

Battery Type: InfoLithium®

with

AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-FP50)

Power Requirements: 7.2V (battery pack);

8.4V (AC Adaptor)

Service and Warranty Information

Limited Warranty: 1 Year Parts; 90 Days

Labor

Software

Operating System Compatibility:

Microsoft®

Windows

® 2000 Professional,

XP Home, XP Professional

Supplied Software: Nero Express 6

Video

Video Recording System: DVD-

Video/DVD-VR/DVD+RW Video

Video Signal System: NTSC color, EIA

standards

Analog-

-Digital Converter:

N/A

Dimensions

Weight: 1 lb. 1 oz (470g) with Disc and

Battery

Measurements: 2 1/5" x 3 7/15" x 5

1/13" (56mm x 88mm x 129mm)

Supplied Accessories

Power Adapter/In-Camera Charger (AC-

L25)

InfoLithium® Rechargeable Battery (NP-

FP50)

Stereo A/V Cable

Lens Cap

Nero Express 6 (Conversion Software)

Cleaning Cloth

Optional Accessories

DVD Camcorder Starter Kit (ACC-DVDP2)

High Capacity InfoLithium™ Batteries (NP-

FP50/71/90)

Travel Charger (BC-TRP)

Carrying Case (LCM-HCG)

Carrying Case (LCS-VA30)

Wide Angle Lens (VCL-0625X)

High Grade Wide Angle Lens (VCL-

HG0725X)

Telephoto Lens (VCL-2025S)

High-Grade Telephoto Lens (VCL-HG2025)

Filter Kit (VF-25CPKXS)

A/V Cable with S

-Video (VMC-30FS)

Infrared Light (HVL-IRM)

Pocket Tripod (VCT-MTK)

Lightweight Tripod (VCT-R640)

SportsPack (SPK-HCB)

High Grade A/V Cable with S-Video (VMC-

30FS)

UPC Code:

027242691254