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1/4.7" 1.0 Megapixel Advanced HAD™
CCD Imager

1/4.7" Advanced HAD™
(Hole Accumulation
Diode) CCD imager with

690K (effective) video pixels provides 
excellent detail and clarity, for exceptional
digital video (up to 520 lines of resolution
in HQ Mode) and still image performance.
Realize great looking digital still images
with 1,000K (effective) pixels. 

DVD

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Format Video Recording

The DVD recording format delivers digital
video and sound quality comparable to
that of MiniDV. Playback of the DVD
media is simple and convenient. After
finalizing the disc in the camcorder, the
DVD disc will playback in most compatible
DVD Players, computers and even
PlayStation

®

2 video game consoles.

Professional Quality Carl Zeiss

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Vario-Sonnar

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Lens

Carl Zeiss lenses have an
advanced optical multi-layer
coating offering less glare and

flare with increased contrast. This results
in vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color
saturation, and perfect renditions of 
subtle tones.

10X Optical/120X Digital Zoom

The optical zoom helps to bring the action
up close from far away. In addition, the
digital zoom interpolation means that
extreme digital zooming is clearer, with
less distortion than previous types of 
digital zooms.

3.5" SwivelScreen™ LCD Display 
(123K Pixels)

Provides excellent viewing clarity with
improved resolution. The 123K pixels LCD
rotates up to 270-degrees for multiple
viewing angles providing sharp detailed
images for monitoring or playback. 

Color Viewfinder 

Provides a clear, color view of
subjects and makes spotting
and/or following subjects easier.

Digital Still Memory Mode

Digital Still Memory Mode captures
high quality still images at 1152 x 864,
and 640 x 480 resolution directly to

DVD-R or DVD-RW media. Images are stored
in the JPEG format providing easy transfer to
PCs for emailing, printing, or sharing with
family and friends.

Visual Index Screen

Shows thumbnail images of movies and
still images when playing back on your
camcorder or DVD player, making scene
selection easier.

USB 2.0 Interface

USB 2.0 interface provides an
easy way to connect your DVD
Handycam camcorder to 

computers for fast transfer of video and
still images for editing. The camcorder
can also be used as an external DVD
burner, convenient for making copies of
your DVDs or burning edited movies.

Super NightShot Infrared System and
Color Slow Shutter

With Super NightShot infrared
system capture video in total
darkness (0 lux) up to 10 feet

away. Super NightShot mode automatically
adjusts the shutter speed to increase 
picture brightness and clarity. Color Slow
Shutter mode allows you to record in low
light situations with full color detail by
slowing down the shutter speed. 

Super SteadyShot Picture Stabilization
System 

An advanced version of Sony’s
SteadyShot

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system that controls

an even higher range of shake

and vibration frequencies, to achieve an
even higher level of smoothness without
degradation of video like some other image
stabilization systems.

Progressive Shutter System

A mechanical shutter system that 
provides progressive scan performance,
while utilizing an interlaced scanning
system. Digital images will be sharp and
clear with excellent definition.

AE (Auto Exposure) Bracketing

The camcorder shoots 3
images at different exposure
levels with a press of the

photo button.

Burst Mode

Capture up to 4 images at
1152 x 864 resolution, or 12
images at 640 x 480 

resolution consecutively, perfect for 
capturing fast action.

Analog Inputs

Record any analog NTSC source to digital
video via the analog inputs. Perfect for
archiving analog tape recordings. This
recorded video can then be edited on
your computer.

InfoLithium

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Battery with AccuPower™

Meter System

Charge the battery at any
time because unlike NiCad

(Nickel Cadmium) batteries Sony’s 
rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries are not
subjected to a life shortening “memory
effect”. Sony’s exclusive AccuPower™ meter
displays the battery time remaining in 
minutes, in the viewfinder or the LCD screen. 

Battery Information

Battery Information is 
momentarily displayed without
having to power on the 

camcorder. Quickly access the battery’s
status by pressing the Battery Info button.
The Recording Time Available is displayed
in minutes, on either the LCD screen or
viewfinder.

Intelligent Accessory Shoe

Conveniently gives you the option of
adding accessories such as lights, 
flashes and microphones to the camera,
which can communicate with the camera
and also draw power from the camera.

F E A T U R E S

DCR-DVD300

DVD 
Handycam

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Camcorder 

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DVD-R/RW discs recorded by Sony DVD Handycam Camcorders are designed to be compatible with and may be played
back on most home DVD players, computer DVD drives and PlayStation

®

2 video game consoles sold in the U.S.*

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