DCR-VX1000
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As the unsurpassed leader in camcorder and digital technology, only Sony can uniquely exploit the incredible potential of the new Digital Video format. We've redesigned and re-engineered every camcorder feature, function, and technology to ensure the highest performance to meet the caliber of Digital Video. The result: the DCR-VX1000 and DCR-VX700 Digital Handycam (R) camcorders. The first choice for high-quality video that will last for generations.

FEATURES

Digital Video (DV) System

Audio/Video Performance

Convenience

Special Features

Manual Controls

Editing


Price and Availablity

SPECIFICATIONS

IMAGING DEVICES: Three 1/3" Color CCDs, each 410,000 pixels (gross)
LENS: 10:1 power zoom lens (4.1-20 sec); f = 5.9-59mm, F1.6, Filter diameter 52mm
FOCUSING: Full range inner focus system (auto/manual)
WHITE BALANCE: Auto, One Push Manual, Outdoor (5800°K), Indoor (3200°K)
MINIMUM ILLUMINATION: 4 lux (3)
EXPOSURE: Auto, Manual with adjustable Iris/Gain (20 levels), Shutter Speed (16 steps)
SHUTTER SPEEDS: Slow with digital memory: 1/4, 1/6, 1/10, 1/30; 1/60-1/10,000 sec
VIEWFINDER: Precision color LCD, 180,000 pixels
FORMAT: DV Digital Video
VIDEO SIGNAL: NTSC Standard (5)
VIDEO RECORDING SYSTEM: Helical scanning system
AUDIO RECORDING SYSTEM: Helical scanning system; 12-bit, 32kHz
AUDIO PLAYBACK SYSTEM: 12-bit, 32kHz; 16-bit, 32/44.1/48kHz
DV INTERFACE: DV connector (4)
VIDEO ANALOG OUTPUT: S-Video, Phono Jack
AUDIO ANALOG OUTPUT: Stereo Phono Jacks (1)
HEADPHONE JACK: Stereo Minijack with level control
CONTROL L (LANC) TERMINAL: Stereo Minijack
MICROPHONE: 4-Capsule Electret condenser stereo, with Audio DNR
EXTERNAL MIC INPUT: Stereo Minijack, low impedance, plug-in power
POWER REQUIREMENTS: 6V DC (battery pack); 7.5V DC (AC power adaptor)
POWER CONSUMPTION: 9.5W
DIMENSIONS (WHD): 4 3/8 x 5 3/4 x 13" (110 x 144 x 329 mm)
WEIGHT: 3 lbs, 4 oz (1.46kg); without tape and battery

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES:


(1) Stereo: Stereo sound playback requires the use of stereo capable TV/Monitor.
(2) At comparable zoom ratios.
(3) Minimum illumination: There is no standard procedure for testing minimum illumination.
(4) Editing/Dubbing: Recording to and from the Digital Video Cassette Recorder may be limited by a copy management system.
(5) Direct playback: On NTSC American Standard TV.


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