Amazon.com Product Description

Sony's TCM-200DV cassette recorder offers a multitude of features which make it an excellent choice for a cassette voice recorder. The two channel, one track recorder promises accurate recording. For recording ease, Sony has installed double recording time and voice operated recording. The double recording time gives you the option of recording at a standard speed, or at half the standard speed, essentially giving you double the recording space. With voice operated record, you no longer have to worry about constantly shutting off and switching on the record button; with the first hint of sound, the TCM-200DV will begin recording. Sony's Sony-Matic automatic recording level control will keep your recordings at one constant level. Play-back editing or transcribing becomes more useful with this feature. If the internal microphone doesn't support your recording needs, simply plug in an external mic into the mic jack.

An essential playback feature is the playback speed control. With this adjustment, you can adjust the speed between thirty percent of normal and negative fifteen percent of normal. This is a great tool for those transferring interviews or lectures. If you find yourself fighting to hear the cassette player via the built-in speaker, plug earphones into the recorder and your troubles will be lessened. In fact, Sony has installed a L/R monaural earphone jack for clear and unobstructed hearing.

There are two options in powering this recorder. The first is an optional AC adaptor. If batteries are more useful, use the required two AA batteries; these batteries will run for up to twenty-five hours. With the LED battery level indicator you can be watchful of remaining battery time. With automatic shut-off, you can be assured that you will not be wasting batteries needlessly.

Other features include: clear voice recording system, cue and review, pause switch, stop/pause release function. The recorder's color is silver.

What's in the Box
Sony TCM-200DV cassette recorder and user's manual. ... Read more

Features

• Double Recording Time - normal or half-normal speed
• Voice Operated Recording
• Playback Speed Control - +30% or -15%
• External Microphone Jack
• Up to 25 Hours of Battery Life

Reviews (3)

average
i'm a 17 year old filipino student writer/filmmaker and when an idea pop into my mind, im always armed with a pen and paper to write my ideas and to review it later. there were also times when pen and paper are not appropriate, while in the bath, while sitting at the toilet, while walking, etc. so I decided to buy a voice recorder to record my ideas everywhere and anytime. I'm considering a digital voice recorder but it is out of my budget. microcassettes however are good and small in size but it cant be played in ordinary cassette players. i originally bought a cheap 375 pesos or about $6 Platinum cassette recorder but the microphone is so bad so i needed a replacement. im considering an aiwa model with Voice activated recording, 2x recording time and a tape counter for about 34 dollars but because of sony's clear voice recording, i got this tcm-200dv tape recorder for 36 dollars. i really love the cool features such as 2x recording time, speed control VOR or Voice activated Recording, Clear Voice system which filters sound to make it more audible and its design. the microphone in the aiwa model is positioned in the hood of the recorder which is very bad because you cant direct the microphone to the sound source you want; sony however, positioned it excellently in the body facing up so you can direct it easily to the sound source. the VOR also is nice but it needs a litte practice to use and is so sensitive. the only thing lacking in this product is a tape counter. the recording is excellent and you can use it on meetings and during class because the mic is sensitive enough to "hear" sounds from a distance. overall, i recommend this product for students and professionals. you will really deserve what you pay for.

Good For Class & Mtg Lectures
I use this for class to record lectures. I sit in the front and I pick up adequate amplification. However, if someone in the 4th through 6th row asks a question, it is a difficult to hear. During playback, I have to turn up the volume on those sections.

A few things I wish I had were
* a LED light signalling that I was recording. I have accidently forgotten to press the record button and just hit play. So, I have dead air.
*Auto shutoff when I am recording and get to the end of the tape. It doesn't shut off and it makes this screeching (but not too loud) noise when it hits the end of the tape. Which is kind of embarrasing. i have to pay attention to where the tape is at, which you can see through the window.
* It doesn't have a counter on it, so if I am taking notes, I can't write down the position I am at during the note taking.

Yet, for the price, I got what I paid for. It is a decent recorder. I have no complaints, only suggestions I want to get when I upgrade to another recorder.

Good for voice
I got this recorder to tape rehearsals with my band. Unfortunately, it's not well suited to that purpose--both settings on the microphone are too sentitive to record such loud sounds as drums and amplified guitar. For lecture recording and other similar purposes, though, it seems like this would work really well. It's a good recorder, just not what I was looking for. ... Read more

Product Description

Sony TCM150 Cassette Voice Recorder ... Read more

Features

• 38% larger playback speaker for enhanced sound
• Records 2 track, 1 channel on standard cassettes
• One touch record from stop or playback
• Up to 25 hours recording life on 2 AA batteries
• Clear Voice recording system

Reviews (2)

The best bang for your bucks!
I've been using this Sony for recording church services for a couple years now. Obviously, this is not a high-tech operation. I convert the tape into digital format for editing on my PC to create CD's. I've been able to make some great tapes so far and I'm recording in a huge "cathedral" type church. For the size and cost, I think it's great. I don't think I'd use it for listening to music as the microphone is rather "noisey". I recommend this for persons who aren't ready to make a major investment in high-tech recording equipment.

Pay a little bit more for important features
The Sony TCM-150 is about the cheapest cassette recorder on the market at this time.For five to ten bucks more you get voice activation, an external microphone jack, a tape counter, and extended play/record.The models with these features are the Sony TCM-200DV (without the tape counter) and the Panasonic RQ-L31.Of course, in all these cases, you're getting a cheaply made recorder intended for lectures, notes and inteviews.If you want something for music or that's built to take some punishment you'll have to pay more.

Last word on the 150: The odds are you're going to need at least one of those extra features - especially voice activation.Pass on this one and pay just a tiny bit more for something better. ... Read more

Product Description

plays DVD-Video, DVD-R & DVD-RW, DVD+R & DVD+RW, and Video CD * plays CD, CD-R & CD-RW, and MP3 CD-R & CD-RW * plays digital photo CDs (JPEG) * 54MHz/12-bit video DAC * selectable interlaced/progressive-scan component video output (progressive-scan requires an HD-compatible TV) * ... Read more

Features

• Progressive-scan video output renders seamless, flicker-free images on high-definition and HD-ready TVs
• Precision Drive 3 improves readability of damaged discs
• 12-bit video DAC with 54 MHz processing for pristine video (through component-video, S-video, and composite-video outputs)
• Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel digital surround decoding and output (for use with compatible AV receivers and speaker systems)
• Single-disc DVD player with support for DVD-Video, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-VR, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3 CD, and JPEG image CD

Reviews (40)

Not bad
I used to own this model of Sony DVD player. It played DVD's and CD's well for about two to three years and gave out. I replaced it with another Sony DVD player which lasted a little under two years.

I like Sony products, but I was disappointed to see it last such a short amount of time. I also have a Panasonic DVD player which has outlasted both Sony DVD players. Just make sure you fill out the warranty in case anything goes wrong. It worked really well when it worked. So Good Luck!

A Decent Multidisc Player
The Sony DVP-S575P is my smallest and lightest midi-sized, multi-voltage (works from 110-240 V) DVD player to date. The output on this player can be considered somewhat comprehensive: 1 set of RGB out (Progressive/Normal output), 1 set of AV (Video/Left/Right) out, an S-Video out, an Optical Digital Out plus a Coaxial Digital Out. The only thing missing is a DVI output for easier connection to LCD displays.

Disc type compatibility of this DVD player is somewhat better than my older Sony DVP-NC615, which occassionally refuses to play DVD-R discs.

As with most Malaysian Sony DVD players, the DVP-NS575P plays not just Region 3 discs but also American and European imports as well. Have yet to test the player for Regions 4,5 or 6 as I don't own any titles from those countries.

The remote control however was a disappointment: Sony has appearently decided no one reads English characters anymore and have replaced almost all the words printed alongside the buttons with symbols. Also, some of the more basic controls like Disc Repeat can only be activated if you have the player connected to a TV, as there are no direct buttons on the remote to activate them.

While My Sony 5-DVD Changer DVP-NC615 has lasted over two years as my day-to-day CD changer (and still kicking), I'm keeping my fingers crossed for this new model in view of the negative reviews posted here.

Paid USD 96 for it at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

(Note: Some features mentioned in this review may only apply toDVP-NS575Ps sold in Malaysia)

Great DVD Player!!! Even Better Price!!!
Fact is that this a very good dvd player for its reliability and money. It will play any dvd I throw at it; dvd-r/rw and dvd+r/rw as well of a bunch of my cdr's. I burn every dvd I rent from netflix and I still have not ran into any problems with this dvd player,and best of all its a SONY...

Died in 5 months
This product is "cheap" and you get what you pay for in this case.Sony has made the product "cheap" enough to make having warranty service more expensive than buying another unit.Be aware that if you have problems you will probably be forced into buying a new unit.I will say that Sony customer support was great up until they gave me the bad news.Most support you would have to just assume your only option is to buy another unit!

Slim yet powerful performer
This replaced an aged Sony DVD player which lacked DVD-R or MP-3 playback.Got this at an attractive price and even got free shipping.Performs quite well although navigating the on screen is a tad less intuitive than on the older model.It also takes a bit loinger to detect the disc type, perhaps essential to good playback.No 5.1 analog connections as I had before, just optical so until I can get the correctoptical cable (didn't need this before) I cannot take advantage of the built-in DTS capabilities.

Nevertheless, I can recommend this wholeheartedly!If you burn any of your own discs, this will keep you happy! ... Read more

Product Description

records high-quality DVD-Video * records to mini DVD-Rs, DVD-RWs, and DVD+RWs * recording capacity of one disc: 20 minutes at HQ setting; 30 minutes at SP setting; 60 minutes at LP setting * digital photo mode * 2-11/16" widescreen color touch-panel LCD * ... Read more

Features

• DVD + RW / -RW media
• External microphone
• 12x optical, 480x digital zoom
• 1.07 megapixel advanced HAD CCD
• 2.7 inch wide hybrid SwivelScreen touch panel LCD screen

Features

• Bundled with SonicStage CD-burning software and compatible with Sony's Connect Music store
• Runs for 41 hours on 1 AA battery; includes clip remote control; 1-year parts warranty
• Feature-rich personal CD Walkman compatible with compressed MP3, ATRAC3, and ATRAC3plus formats
• Plays up to 490 songs on single CD-R/RW disc in ATRAC3plus format
• Skip-Free G-Protection technology guards against music interruption

Amazon.com Product Description

The CMTHPX9 microsystem from Sony gives you everything you need to have a great home stereo instantly. The CMTHPX9 comes ready to play with a central component that combines a receiver with a 5-disc CD changer and a cassette deck. The CMTHPX9 package also includes two speakers. In addition to audio CDs, the CMTHPX9 allows you to enjoy MP3s in your stereo as well.

The 1-bit digital-to-audio converter reproduces a warm, natural sound from your CDs, making you feel like you were there when the music was recorded. The 5-disc changer can play prerecorded audio CDs as well as audio CD-Rs, CD-RWs and MP3 files. You can program the CMTHPX9 to play CDs one by one, at random, or in your own track order. With the remote and the front-panel controls, you can easily skip, sample, and repeat tracks. With the play exchange feature, you never have to stop the music to add new CDs into the changer.

Wake up to your favorite music or radio station with the CMTHPX9's timer feature. You can also use it as a sleep timer that shuts off automatically as you fall asleep listening to music. The AM/FM radio allows you to preset 20 FM and 10 AM stations. The cassette deck on the CMTHPX9 automatically synchs with the CD player to make recording from CDs easy.

You can easily connect an additional component like a VCR or DVD to the CMTHPX9 with an analog RCA-type input. The CMTHPX9's 3-way speakers have an output of 80 watts per channel, and feature a 4.75 inch woofer drivers, 2 inch mid-range drivers, and .75 inch tweeter drivers. A headphone jack is also featured.

What's in the Box
Audio component, two speakers, speaker wire, FM wire antenna, remote control, two AA batteries, owner's manual ... Read more

Features

• Stereo receiver with 5-disc CD changer, tape deck, AM-FM, and two speakers
• Plays CDs, CD-Rs, CD-RWs, mini-CDs, and MP3s; sleep and recording timers
• Analog RCA input, headphone jack; 80-watt per channel 3-way bass reflex speakers
• Change discs while playing; repeat, random, and program CD play; 30 radio presets
• Measures 7.7 x 10.6 x 16 inches (W x H x D)

Amazon.com Product Description

Sony's PSYC D-EJ100PS augments its great sound and extensive features with a stylish, full-circle, flare-white exterior. And at a mere .94 inches thick, this Walkman lives up to its name, traveling with ease in pocket, purse, or backpack. Playback options include 32-track programming, repeat (track, disc, or program), random play, and an amazing 50 hours of playback from a pair of standard AA batteries (not included). A PSYC-styled clip-on remote makes it easy to operate the player while you're on the go, and Sony's "h.ear" clip-on headphones are designed for streamlined comfort.

"Active use" is a key phrase for this player: Sony's Skip-Free G-Protection boosts the laser pickup's shock protection to minimize read errors that would otherwise interrupt your music, providing quick recovery from both horizontal and vertical shocks. The D-EJ100PS's heat-resistant lid helps protect the player against high-temperature build up, especially when you're using it outdoors or in a vehicle.

You can hook the player up with your home system through an analog stereo "Y" interconnect. Should your music require it, the Walkman's Digital Mega Bass Sound engages digital processing to enhance your music with deep, authentic bass tones.

Bookmark playback lets you program your favorite songs from multiple CDs and play them back at the touch of a button, and Sony's automatic volume limiter system (AVLS) conserves batteries--and guards your hearing--by capping your listening level at either of two settings. The player may be used with optional AC/DC power adapters (AC-E45HG or -E45A) or car accessories (vehicle power cord: DCC-E345 or -E34CP, car kit CPA-9).

What's in the Box
CD player, headphones, a remote control, a user's manual, and warranty information. ... Read more

Features

• Slim, ultra-stylish, PSYC full-circle CD Walkman with clip-on remote control and h.ear clip-on headphones
• Skip-Free G-Protection ensures quick recovery from both horizontal and vertical shocks
• 50-hour battery life using 2 AA batteries (not supplied)
• CD-R/CD-RW playback, Digital Mega Bass Sound enhancement
• Bookmark playback with 32-track programming, intro scan, repeat play, and shuffle play

Reviews (2)

REAlLY COOL
This discman is such a cool discman. as you can see from the pictures amazon.com provided, it looks like there is no next of previes song buttons. But its kinda like the ipod. Insted of little tiny buttons its in a shape of a cirlce and its nice big buttons so cool
realy durable get this

Almost Perfect
I bought this to replace a 7 year old Sony Walkman CD. The old unit had been dropped a couple of times and eventually became annoying, (pausing at random moments, skipping songs, etc.) I think the old one was a good unit, it just couldn't take all my abuses. I didn't think a "sports" model would survive any better, since it is just the same thing, but water resistant.

This model runs well, reads burnt CD-R without a problem, and sounds 50% better than other brands in the same price range. They put the AA battery pocket inside the CD lid instead of under it, so I can leave the duct-tape replacement cover out of this one. It appears to be more frugal with batteries

I only gave it four stars for two design flaws. The clip-over-the-ears earphones are not an improvement over the older headphones. They tangle, the bass is a little thinner, and they don't cooperate with the earpieces of my glasses. The other flaw is the colored cover over the LCD window. The bright orange plastic makes it harder to read the LCD and I think it will be the first thing to get scratched, making reading even harder.

This will be my third Sony CD player in about 12 years. The sound and durability still make it a good buy for the money. ... Read more

Product Description

Sony (Personal Audio) (D-NE326CK) CD Portable Walkman w/Car Kit ... Read more

Features

• 18 playback modes; runs on 1 AA battery (not included); 1-year parts warranty
• Personal CD Walkman with complete vehicle accessory kit
• Compatible with CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, ATRAC3, and ATRAC3+ formats
• Skip-Free G-Protection technology guards against music interruption
• Bundled with SonicStage CD-burning software; compatible with Sony's Connect Music store

Reviews (1)

Good One!!
I purchased this player recently from amazon.com.
This is working good until now no probs.Wish sony had made
a cordless remote instead of corded one...which makes u feel
too many wires!!
The velcro that is given to stick the unit is not great..
The cd player keeps falling!! This is a minor issue about the
the product, we can use another thing to stick it..
On the whole good one!!! ... Read more

Features

• Compact DVD Handycam camcorder and 1-megapixel digital still camera records on removable 3-inch (8-centimeter) DVD-R/RW discs
• 10x optical zoom lens (digital zoom to 120x) with Super SteadyShot image stabilizer
• 2.5-inch rotating LCD and color viewfinder
• Low-light recording settings, built-in white LED light, and 1-megapixel CCD
• NP-FM50 InfoLithium rechargeable battery

Reviews (13)

Convenience of DVD worth the degraded video quality?
I am a point and shoot type: Kids/parties/family stuff. No pro training or desire. I just wanted a new camcorder to video the little ones as they grew up.

I haven't bought a camcorder in 10+ years and I did a lot of research. I was ready to buy a Sony DCR TRV38, but the new DVD recorders had just come out. These are 2 different categories of camcorders, but each has its appeal. I decided to give the DVD201 a try for the convenience of direct DVD recording. I have compared the two (borrowed my parents' TRV38 for comparison) side by side. Here are my impressions:
1. Size: the DVD201 is smaller and felt good in hand. Very easy controls.

2. The DVD201 didn't have a touch screen LED. That's good for me!! Its LED screen is 2.5" versus 3.5" on the TRV38. Sony has incorporated a new technology for the LED that lets you see it in bright sunlight. This feature was EXCELLENT!! It actually worked. I never had to use the viewfinder because of screen "washout." It easily beat the TRV38 in that department. The TRV38's LED was unusable in bright sunlight.

3. Image quality: Hands-down, the TRV38 wins here. I was a bit disappointed with the DVD201. Why? Read the review of the Sony DCR-HC40 at camcorderinfo.com and you'll see that they weren't impressed with the CCD (sensor) of that camcorder (it got unsatisfactory marks for low-light quality / and video quality in general). Unfortunately, that CCD is the SAME ONE USED IN THE DVD201. In order to make the camcorder smaller, Sony had to reduce the size of the CCD to 1/5". They claim that "new technology" compensates for the smaller sensor......NOT REALLY!! The larger 1/4.7" CCD of the TRV38 shows in the quality of the video. Both have the same 690K effective pixel resolution, so what gives? Does it matter? Not really!! The bottom line is that the TRV38 provides richer, fuller, and brighter video quality than the DVD201 (for $200 less). The DVD201 video looked gray and washed-out compared to the TRV38. Maybe it's the media itself; mini-DV versus mini-DVD. Maybe it's the sensor. Maybe it's the recording format. It doesn't matter why......the video quality doesn't compare to cheaper units. [side note: the TRV38 has consistently earned very high marks for video quality and low-light ability]

4. As far as low-light ability, the TRV38 "wins" here too, but not by that much. I thought the DVD201 was comparable here with the TRV38. In low light, both videos were a bit grainy. The "Super nightshot plus" gimmicks were just that; gimmicks. The DVD201 does look better due to color being incorporated into the nightshot IR scene. Not a big deal, however.

5. Here's where the new Sony shines: The convenience of the DVD201 is unmatched. Simply pop in a mini-DVD (expensive media, however) and record away. Unfortunately, you have to "finalize" the disc before playing it in a DVD player. The manual warns that this process could take 1 minute to 2 hours?!? HUH? I have burned several so far and it never took more than 3 minutes. Here's the real kicker: Pop the finalized disc into your DVD player and watch it right now!! It's that simple. You will be enjoying your videos while everyone else with a mini-dv camcorder is still trying to hook up the darn camera to the TV with cables. THIS IS THE SINGLE BIGGEST REASON TO BUY THIS CAMCORDER..........Convenience. You don't have to download anything to your computer, compile it, burn a DVD (on the computer), and then pop it into the DVD player.

6. My kids love to watch their home videos...right now!! This camera eliminates the need to hook up anything to your TV with cables (where little hands can break an expensive camera). If you loathe the thought of taking video on a mini-DV, downloading it to the computer via hotwire, compiling/editing your obviously amateur video, re-writing it to a DVD with a DVD burner, and ONLY then get to enjoy it "effortlessly" on your TV, then the DVD201 is for you.

7. Here's the downfall, however; Not much editing ability with the DVD201. Using a DVD-R disc, you burn the DVD as you are taking the video. If you use a DVD-RW, you can download the video to the computer, erase, edit, and rewrite with it. (Apparently, the supplied editing software sucks, but I can't comment because I haven't used it). I will probably never edit much, so I don't mind. If you love to edit, think twice about this camera.

PROs: Small size, good feel, excellent LED screen, ultra convenient DVD media (can eliminate computer interface if desired), perfect if you don't care about doing much editing, excellent image stabilization, "finished product" for kids' review very quick (shoot the video, finalize disk, ready for DVD player, DONE!!), good sound quality

CONs: Video quality not as good as cheaper units (looks gray/washed-out), expensive media, sound of DVD spinning captured on tape (low "whir" audible), a bit grainy low-light performance, no wind filter, not much editing ability

HERE'S THE QUESTION TO ASK YOURSELF: Is the convenience of the DVD media worth an extra 200 bucks at the expense of video quality? I'm still debating. Don't get me wrong. The video quality is good, but not great. The DVD201 is a good point and shoot camcorder, but isn't video quality what it's all about? Maybe. Maybe not. Convenience is a huge factor for some of us. One thing is for sure; the DVD201 beats the heck out of the JVC VHS-C I'm replacing. Of course that camcorder is 10+ years old.

BOTTOM LINE: Who will buy this camcorder? People who place convenience at the top of their list of features and are willing to sacrifice some video quality to get it!!!

Hope this helps. By the way, I'm debating whether to return my DVD201 or not.

Glad I waited for this model to be released!!!!
This is a nice camcorder it stacks up well against the competition regardless of recording medium. Feels solid, lcd doesn't wash out in the sunlight, small form factor and great image quality. The main reason I bought this because I wanted I wanted to go with DVD though. The main reason to choose DVD is for the convenience of being able to pop it in a home DVD player. The way it splits scenes into DVD chapters is a nice feature. It's obviously a trade off with being able to edit your footage easily as you can with DV tape, but I never got around to most of the editing I wanted to do. For me it is better to concentrate on shooting good quality video that doesn't need editing, similar to my preference for shooting well framed and exposed still images that don't need post processing.

Now you can record directly onto 3-inch DVD-R and DVD-RW at resolutions comparable to MiniDV.
Best of all, the DVD media can easily be viewed on most current DVD players and PCs, making playback a snap. You can even capture still JPEG images up to a maximum resolution of 1152 x 864 thanks to its 1-megapixel CCD imager. It's like having both a camcorder and digital camera in one. The DCR-DVD201 also includes all of the options you'd want from a Sony camcorder, such as a Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens, 10X optical zoom, Super NightShot Plus night recording system and Super SteadyShot picture stabilization. Best of all, everything comes in a package that is 29% smaller and 23% lighter than the DCR-DVD200, making it easy to carry wherever you go.

I throughly enjoy this recorder. I have not bought a camcorder for many years and was holding out for one that would record on a DVD, and this one was worth the weight!

Here are some spelled out specs... hope the help you out!

DCR-DVD201 Specifications

1. Imaging Device: 1/5", 1070K Gross Pixels Advanced HAD™ CCD
2. Video Actual: 690K Pixels
3. Still Actual: 1000K Pixels
4. F: 1.8 - 2.3
5. Focal Distance: 3.2 - 32mm
6. 35mm Conversion: 46 - 460mm (Camera Mode); 38 - 380mm (Memory Mode)
7. Filter Diameter: 25mm
8. Optical Zoom: 10X
9. Digital Zoom: 120X
10. Focusing: Full Range Auto/Manual (Multi-Selector)
11. Minimum Illumination: 7 Lux (0 Lux with Super NightShot Plus Infrared System)
12. NightShot® Infrared System: Super NightShot Plus
13. Shutter Speed: Auto, 1/4-1/4000 sec (Program AE, Slow Shutter)
14. Memory Mode: 1152 x 864, 640 x 480
15. Viewfinder: Color, 123K Pixels
16. LCD: 2.5" (123K) Hybrid Color
17. Accessory Shoe: Intelligent
18. Video Input/Output: Multi A/V, Special
19. Audio Input/Output: Stereo, Special
20. USB: 2.0
21. Mic. Input: Stereo
22. White Balance: Auto/Outdoor/Indoor/Hold (Multi-Selector)
23. Exposure: Multi-Selector (24 Steps)
24. Power Consumption (VF/LCD/VF+LCD): 4.1W/4.4W/4.6W
25. Software OS Compatibility: Microsoft® Windows® Me, 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Professional
26. Dimensions: 2" W x 3.5" H x 5.3" D

27. Weight: 1 lb. 1 oz. without disc and battery

DCR-DVD201 Supplied Accessories

1. AC-L15A Power Adaptor/In Camera Charger
2. NP-FM50 InfoLithium® Rechargeable Battery
3. Wireless Remote Commander®
4. CR2025 Battery
5. Special Stereo A/V+S Cable
6. Lens Cap
7. Cleaning Cloth
8. Shoulder Strap
9. Blank DVD-R Media
10. USB Cable
11. CD-ROM with USB Driver (Pixela ImageMixer™ Ver. 1.5 for Sony)

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WARNING...DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA
TO START OFF, SONY LIED IN THE PROMOTION OF THIS CAMERA...IT HAS NO COMPATIBLE MICROPHONES TO MOUNT ON THE INTELLISHUE...IT HAS NO SOFTWARE COMPATIBLE WITH THE FORMAT OF THIS CAMERA...THE PICTURE QUALITY IS NOT AS GOOD AS MINI DV..I THINK MY 8MM MIGHT HAVE BETTER QUALITY...SONY MAKES ALL THESE CLAIMS AND THEY ARE NOT TRUE...THE SONY TECH TEAM THAT I HAVE TALKED TO FOR DAYS NOW DOES NOT HAVE A CLUE ABOUT THIS CAMERA..THEY ARE UNEDUCATED AND COULD NOT HELP ME IN THE LEAST WAY WHEN I CALLED TO GET HELP SOLVING THESE PROBLEMS ..NOW THAT I BROUGHT ALL THESE PROBLEMS TO THEIR ATTENTION..THEY SAY "TOUGH LUCK-THANKS FOR BUYING THIS CAMERA"...THIS IS FRAUD AND NOT TO MENTION THE HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE THAT I GOT WHEN I TRIED TO SOLVE THESE PROBLEMS...I WOULD HAVE NEVER BOUGHT THIS CAMERA IF I WAS NOT TRICKED INTO BUYING IT FROM SONY...THE SOFTWARE SONY PROVIDES CRASHES CONSTANTLY AND IS LIMITED AND UNPREDICTIBLE WITH FLAWS IN YOUR FINAL PRODUCT...IF YOU PLAN TO DO EDITING OR WANT ACCESSORIES TO GO WITH YOUR CAMERA...THIS IS NOT THE CAMERA TO BUY...I AM VERY DISAPOINTED IN SONY WITH THIS PRODUCT...I LIKE DVD FORMAT...BUT SONY HAS NOT FIGURED OUT HOW TO DO IT RIGHT AND I AM STUCK WITH A VERY EXPENSIVE EXPERIMENTAL CAMERA THAT DOES NOT DO THE JOB THAT SONY CLAIMS IT WOULD..SAVE HALF YOUR MONEY AND GET A MINI DV CAMERA...SONY GOT ME ON THIS ONE...I WILL NOT BUY SONY ANYMORE DUE TO THE LYING AND UNWILLINGNESS TO MAKE GOOD ON THIS PIECE OF JUNK THEY SOLD ME...I SAY BOYCOTT SONY UNTIL THEY WAKE UP AND REALIZE THE CUSTOMERS ARE NOT GOING TO KEEP PAYING HIGH PRICES FOR POOR PRODUCTS...

Good but not great camcorder-
The DCRDVD201 camcorder is a pleasure to use because it is not difficult to operate, has many great features, and probably its best feature- it is very small and lightweight.
It does not take hours of user manual reading and fidgeting around with the camera to begin using it, and ocassionally referring to the manual to use its more complicated features is all you need to do.
The steady shot is always on and makes recording and viewing easy. The super night shot works well also, but unless your nocturnal, it doesn't get used too much.

The image mixer software that comes with the camera is not as self explanatory as the camera is, but with a little extra effort and time, the program is versatile and capable of handling all your editing needs.
The hype over the DVD camcorders is over done. Unless you buy and use the expensive little DVD-+R's to record onto, and have nothing to edit, there is little benefit to recording directly to a DVD. But if you use the DVD-RW's so you can edit, erase, and re-record, you are going through the motions of putting the video on your computer anyway; which you can do with miniDV or another recording format. In short, the DVD's that you record to is just temporary storage, if you, like most people will edit your recording before putting the video on a final DVD-+R.
I say all that to say- suprisingly, the picture quality is argueably not as good as miniDV and if you are going to have to transfer your recorded material to a computer to edit and finalize anyway- you may want to save yourself the extra $500 and buy a camcorder that doesn't record onto DVD-+R's. ... Read more

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Reviews (2)

Good and Cheap.
These things were more or less perfected about 20 years ago.Since then, manufacturers like Sony and Panasonic have only made incremental improvements and cosmetic changes to the basic design.I have one of this model, and it lived up to my (low) expectations.Reception in both bands is quite good.Sound quality, as one would expect, is a bit tinny, but clear; far better for voice broadcasts than music.Fit and finish is decent as well, and the belt clip is metal rather than plastic, which means you can actually use it without fear of it snapping off and smashing your radio on the floor.But hell, it's so cheap that even if you do break it...well, it's just a cheap radio, albeit one that will probably outlast your CD player.

Best 10 bucks I've spent in years!
BUY THREE!

I've never written an online review before but his radio is great and is worth the trouble.
I'm a Ham Operator and I restore tube radios for a hobby so I've spent a few hours listening to DX, I know crap, I know hype, and I know a miracle when I trip over one.I started looking around for a pocket radio to keep in my truck because sometimes I would be caught working away from the shop for hours without any news or music.If you're a radio nut you can guesswhat happened next.A month later, probably twenty hours online and more than a hundred bucks worth of pocket radios and I wasn't happy.I'd had fun and now had some radios handy around the house for "adequate" use (radios & led flashlights, can't have enough!). Even though I had run across this radio online andin reviews I didn't put it on my list of probables, It was just a $10.00 radio and I was limiting myself to vintage radios with discrete transistor designs or new IC designs over $30 or $40 dollars.After all I wanted a "good radio".I was pretty much interested in an analog radio because in this price range digital sets are usually noisey, battery hogs, and plauged by "birdies". Finally, I orderedone of these because "what the heck" ten bucks, if it sucks I'll give it away.When it showed up I plopped in a set of AA's tuned the dial and heard lots of stations, good sign.Any radio that has analog tuning with a dial thats two inches across is a challenge, but thats ok.Low and behold theres KGNC from over 120 miles away and it's 1500hrs(3pm). What the hay!Listen up buyers,This radio is TEN BUCKS and it can hear stations others can't. No one has learned how to put sensitivity, selectivity, and audio into one box this size but this radio is a miracle!Don't get me wrong this is not a Sony 2010 or a GE SRIII, but it's small enough and cheap enough to have one in every room of the house and in each car. And the speaker is good enough that you don't have to use phones.It has a telescoping antenna for FM.Some radios that cost 6X as much don't have a tele. ant., they use the headphone cables.That means even if your using the speaker you have to have the headphones plugged in or the FM stinks.Since this is still a new toy it hasn't yet made it to the glove box in the truck, I'm still playing with it.I live in the Panhadle of Texas and last night I listened to a talk show in Nebraska before bed; woke up and touched the dial and there was a great morning show in San Antonio.If this radio was $70.00 I'd give it 3 or 3.5 stars, for TEN to FOURTEEN dollars it is a true bargain! Some others may review this radio and subtract points because of selectivity or something, remember this radio cost less than a good burger and fries! I've spent thousands of dollars on radios; Collins,Icom,Yaesu,Sony, and others.I have better radios than this one but I've never had anything for >$15.00 that was this good.

Buy two or three, I did.
Jeff ... Read more

Product Description

combination DVD player/VCR * plays DVD-video, DVD-R & DVD-RW, DVD+R & DVD+RW, and Video CD * plays audio CD, CD-R & CD-RW, and MP3 CDs * selectable progressive-scan playback for smoother video with HD-compatible TVs (via the component video output) * ... Read more

Features

• combination DVD player/VCR
• plays DVD-video, DVD-R & DVD-RW, DVD+R & DVD+RW, and Video CD
• plays audio CD, CD-R & CD-RW, and MP3 CDs
• selectable progressive-scan playback for smoother video with HD-compatible TVs (via the component video output)

Product Description

The challenge to Sony engineers: pack a 4.1-megapixel, 3X- optical zoom camera into a hip little package a fraction the size of a candy bar. Their answer? The elegant confection that is the Cyber-shot DSC-L1. Measuring 3-3/4 x 1-3/4 x 1 inch, the L1 model is powered by Sony's Real Imaging Processor circuitry, delivering outstanding shot-to-shot speed, stamina and quick start-up time for catching the action as soon as it happens. For the first time in the ultra-compact class of digital cameras, the Cyber-shot L1 model delivers a 1.5-inch transflective LCD, making it easier to see what's on the LCD even in bright sunlight. It also has a new Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3X optical zoom lens, setting the stage for picture quality typically delivered by larger, more expensive digital cameras. Sony's past expertise in miniaturization has enabled them to achieve a balance between design and such new features as the world's smallest mechanical zoom lens. The DSC-L1 has speedy auto-focus and autoexposure options to snap the best picture the first time. You can quickly select the best setting based on the shooting conditions by choosing from one of seven preset modes, including twilight, snow, beach and fireworks. Four newly developed technologies - including a linear focus drive and a compact highresolution optical system - combine to produce the ultra-small lens. T ... Read more

Features

• In MPEG Movie VX Fine mode, capture MPEG movies at a smooth 30 frames per second
• Memory Stick Duo media/Memory Stick PRO Duo media
• 4.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 12 x 15-inch prints
• 3x optical zoom; Carl Zeis Vario-Tessar lens
• 1.5-inch Hybrid LCD monitor; high-speed USB connection; PictBridge compatible

Reviews (13)

2nd Sony Dsc-l1 Very Upset
I loved the style, size, functions, and picture results of this camera. Only problem--- it breaks very easily.

My first camera the button controler was loose and did not work. Got it replaced shortly after the purchase.
Seocnd camera, after a few weeks the lens would not open.

I even kept both cameras in a large padded case.

I wish the sony dsc-l1 was more durable and reliable- then it would be a perfect camera.

So far so good.
Well, this is my 3rd digital camera, and my second Sony. I recently sold my Canon SD110, which was an excellent camera but I needed the $$$. This camera I wanted it to be an upgrade, so I went from a 3.2 to a 4 megapixel camera. I am very happy so far.

Probably the biggest selling point is the SIZE, Wow! My Canon was a bit thinner, but this is smaller and with more megapixels for 25$ less than my Canon when I bought it new.

For me, Canon and Sony are in a dead heat when it comes to consumer friendly/amateur/high resolution/amazingly compact cameras. Canon has a bit of a technical edge because they seem to have more features and better photo quality (probably not discernable to the naked eye). But Sony has the technical edge on simplicity and size. You decide which is best, but both brands are excellent.

I am happy so far, and I highly recommend this camera. If you want great, high resolution photos, with a metal encased camera the size of a chubby snickers bar(just shorter) for about two-fifty$, then this is the camera for you.

It's going back
One reviewer mentioned that their L1 broke on the 29th picture.I never even got that far - it arrived with a malfunctioning zoom.Also, image quality has been highly erratic (could be the flourescent problem another user mentioned).This is my first digital - I'm an experienced SLR and computer user, but I found the menu to be cumbersome, and the LCD very small.The camera is very "cute" and compact, but I'll be looking into either a different Sony or Canon for an exchange.

A Great Design!
This is the first digital camera I ever got, and man, did I not regret purchasing it. There is so much that I can say about this camera, but I want to keep it down too a minimum.

Pros:
*Design - Slick and portable: Pretty much the height and length of a credit card, and the width of two CD Cases. So compact, I easily lose it in my pocket sometimes!
*Picture Quality - 3x Optical Zoom with 3.4 Megapixels and a Carl Zeiss lensframe. Don't understand what I'm saying? Neither do I, but damn if these pictures aren't good looking.
*Weight - Remember the really old cameras where you had to put them on a tripod, put your hand up holding a huge bulb, and hide your head under a cloth to take a picture? Well yeah, this isn't anything like it :-P
*Video - Not really something to point out here, but I just love filming video on my camera with friends (I've made over 100 videos, and I have a 1 GB Stick, allowing to film up to 46 minutes per video!)

Cons:
*Microphone - Filming takes a little used to, considering the microphone is on top of the camera where I usually put my index finger to rest
*Scroll button - Looking through the menus and previews of pictures/videos can be tough, being that the scroll is just a tiny knob that you have to push to the left/right/up/down.

In my opinion, a great first buy for me. I worship this thing for what it can do, even if it does not do as much compared to other types of cameras. If you want to start out small and relatively cheap, this product can be a great thing to buy.

Great little "on the go" camera
I've been a long time user of Sony digital cameras. The two I currently have (P5 and P100) have performed beautifully over the years. I've never had a lick of problem with either. So, when I decided to buy a small compact camera that I could throw in a pocket I decided to go with Sony again. After looking at the T1 model, I wasn't too impressed with the picture quality. Too much of a compromise was made to get the unit small. Then I can across the L1. It has been the perfect little camera. It's small- about the size of a Snicker's bar- so I can keep it in my pocket. The pictures are terrific- 4Mp meets all my needs. The picture quality has been superb too. Much better than the T1. Although I mostly run it off of full auto mode, it does have nearly as many manual options as my P100 has (ISO, scenes, quality). And to top it off, the camera is fast. Power on to first shot plus shot to shot timing is lightning fast. I've been very happy with this camera.

There are a few things that keep me from giving it a full 5 stars. First, while the LCD is sharp and works well in most lighting, it's still on the small size compared to other cameras. There is room on the camera where they could have put in a 1.8" or even 2" LCD instead. That would have made a big difference. Also for some reason, Sony chose to go with a separate bracket for tripod attachment instead of putting the screw mount right on the camera. This is a pain. Fortunately, I don't use a tripod with the L1 very often.

Overall the L1 is a great little camera. For the cost, it's portability and picture quality can't be beat ... Read more

Product Description

Take the perfect picture from any angle with the DSC-F88 Cyber-shot(R) digital camera from Sony. It features a rotating lens design that allows you to capture image from overhead, down below, or even from behind. Whether youâre in a crowd or taking a self portrait, youâll never have to guess about picture qualityImages are striking on the DSC-F88 thanks to its huge 5.1 Megapixel image capture, professional quality Carl Zeiss(R) Vario-Tessar(R) Lens, and Sonyâs own Real Imaging Processor. It even has USB 2.0 compatibility for high speed image transfers and PictBridgeâs lens lets you shoot from waist level, overhead or even fully reversed to let you get in the picture with full view of the LCD. 3X Optical/2X Digital/6X Total ZoomOptical zoom helps you fill the frame with your subject for better pictures. And Sonyâs Precision Digital Zoom helps bring your subject closer with an extra 2X magnification. Live Histogram DisplayAvailable in capture and playback the Live Histogram Displays the concentration of pixels at each luminosity value making it easy to evaluate correct exposure. Selectable Focus ModeMonitoring AF (Auto Focus) helps you anticipate the action by focusing even before you press the shutter release. Scene Selection ModeWith 10 Scene Modes, parameters can be matched to the shooting conditions. Choose from one of the following: Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Candle, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, High Speed Shutter or Magnifying Glass. Pre-Flash MeteringWith a momentary p ... Read more

Features

• Powered by rechargeable InfoLithium battery (included with charger); connects to computers via USB 2.0
• 5.1-megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality 13-by-17-inch enlargements
• Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3x optical zoom lens combines with a 2x digital zoom for 6x total zoom
• 300-degree rotating lens design; 1.8-inch LCD monitor; 1.6 frame-per-second Shot Burst mode
• Store images on Memory Stick (32 MB Memory Stick included) or Memory Stick Pro media

Reviews (2)

Perfect for self portraits !
The swivel lens is by far the best feature of this camera.It allows you to take very creative shots from many different angles.The swivel also serves two other purposes - (1) By swiveling the lens, it turns the camera on and off and (2) In the closed position, it acts as a lens cap protecting the lens from damage.Also new to the F-series is the inclusion of a viewfinder.This is helpful when the lcd screen is obscured by sun glare.

One aspect where this camera really shines is in taking unassisted portrait photos of my wife and me.All I do is stand the camera on a level surface, rotate and zoom the lens for proper framing, click on the timer and quickly get into position with my wife.And since the lcd is facing us, we can easily adjust our positioning.Also, since the camera acts as its own tripod, the pictures are always crisp (No more hunting down strangers for assistance and no more badly taken shots).

Picture quality is very good for a 5mp compact.I have found that the key to taking good photographs with this camera is by utilizing the manual and preset settings.Most people use the auto mode in their picture taking, and most of the time this is sufficient, however, I have found that by leveraging the built in Scene modes, I get a much clearer and crisper picture.

Battery life is excellent with over 300+ shots on a single charge.However, I would still recommend getting an extra one for backup power.

One accessory that I would recommend getting is the docking station.This item serves a dual purpose.It downloads your photos to your pc and charges the camera at the same time.

Because of its form this camera also has a strong WOW! factor.Every place I go, people always ask what kind of camera it is.They are quite surprised to hear that it is a Sony product.I guess most of them associate Sony digi cams with the candy bar shape of the P series.

For some reason this camera is not available at the usual retail outlets (at least not yet).It's a shame because in my opinion, this is one of the most versatile cameras I have ever purchased.

PROS:
Swivel Lens
Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar 3x optical zoom lens
Battery Life (300+ photos / charge)
Good 5mp picture quality
Very good Macro mode
Fast startup
Compact size
VGA video
USB2 support
Live Histogram display

CONS:
Small Memory Stick included (32 meg)
Weak Flash
No retail availability yet (only online)

Good Pictures but Big Flaws
I really like the lens quality and picture quality overall. My experience with it over the past 4+ months (which includes a 2 week vacation) are the following:

PRO's
- Fast start-up for more spontaneous shots.
- Good Image quality.
- Swivel lens gives nice, low eye level shots. Might be fun for pets and kids

CON's
- Colors can be a bit bluish sometimes
- Swivel Lens doesn't allow that many great shots of people with backgrounds. Since the distance from the lens to people (in self portraits) depends on your height and arm length, your mileage will vary. I'm about 6', and found the camera's ability to swivel back at you to be limited for capturing people and backgrounds. I bought the optional wide angle lens (x0.7) which helps... but that attachment prevents you from rotating the lens back into the camera body. This means it won't fold compactly for travel anymore.
- My biggest gripe, and this is a very big one, is that mode selection can be buggy due to the software. I've had almost 2 dozen instances in which the mode selection dial has failed me. In those instances, there is no way for me to access the set-up mode, the playback/review mode, or the movie mode. I find that extremely irritating and I don't know of any solution. I've tried taking the battery out, turning the power off, taking the battery out while the power is still on (Can you see how desparate this flaw can make you?). This flaw kills the camera for me.

UPDATE: Seems like the mode selection problem above was due to a faulty motherboard that Sony replaced. Their customer service handles the problem quickly and professionally. Be sure to save your receipt if this problem happens to you! I'd change my rating to 3 stars but the Amazon system won't let me. ... Read more

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DVDirect 16x4x16 External DL DVD+/-RW Recorder ... Read more

Features

• Analog Composite (Yellow RCA jack) and S-Video inputs along with analog audio
• Connects directly to camcorder or VCR - no computer required
• Works just like a VCR for convenient, hassle-free recording
• Record up to 12 hours of home video on a single DVD
• Real Time MPEG encoding ensures highest possible quality

Reviews (13)

LOOK before you leap
On the positive side, it is an attractive unit.

In the negative side, it will not directly record unless you use the "+" format. Unfortunately this is not compatible with many DVD players.

In other words, buyer beware.

Sony gets an A+ in my book!
To start, reading some of the other reviews on this page it seems many either are trying to do things with the wrong equipment attached (Laptop? Throw all the memory you want in it, but the bus speed is what kills you, use a desktop!) or who are not familiar with NERO software (probably the best for the PC). If you don't know how to use NERO, find another. DVDxCOPY had no trouble copying one of these DVDs for me.

Purchased from DELL, $251.00, $35.00 Preffered Discount, free shipping on 5/9/05, total was $216.00.

I took this unit out of the box, connected my video camera (8mm) and then had a DVD in about 2 hours that played fine. I connected to my DESKTOP PC (1.8ghz, 512RAM, WINXP) and made a nice set of menus on another job and burned another "PERFECT" copy. The quality is a great considering the source.

To me this unit was worth its weight in gold! My kids have been watching home movies in their own DVD players all weekend. I found several clips that I did not know that I had on hand as well. The best part is that it is "STAND ALONE", I made 15 2 hour DVD without a PC while I was at work all weekend.

Since I am so far away from were I grew up (1400 miles), this year I am planning to send a set of 25 (2 hour) DVDs out to my Grandmother, Mom, Dad, and a couple of others.

Buy this unit and enjoy it! Remember, those old films only last so long in storage, and on a DVD you can bounce around pretty fast to parts you want to see.

Excellent DVD Burner
I purchased this item from TigerDirect (highly recommended as well) and it is absolutly excellent. I have burned my camcorder movies (Sony as well), photos from my computer and music as well. There isn't anything this burner won't do. I did alot of reseach before I finally bought it. It was a very good choice. Sony makes some excellent products and this is one of them.

Prohibited Recording a Major Problem
Part of the appeal of the Sony DVDirect is the ability to perform double duty - acting as a stand-alone DVD burner and an external DVD burner for the computer. This machine won't allow a connection for both at the same time. The lack of a simple switch from computer to stand-alone mode is very poor planning.

The biggest problem, as others have stated, is the "prohibited recording" system. The system is clearly too sensitive. It misidentifies home movies and television programs (recorded many years ago) as being protected works, possibly due to the instability of the tracking, audio/video glitches, etc. I've not attempted to copy any program that would be "copy protected" yet I've still made about ten frisbees. The "prohibited recording" system will activate in the middle of a recording, rendering the disc unusable. As another reviewer mentioned, it also activates with no warning light. You'll only known your project is ruined if you have your eyes glued to the unit screen.

The DVDirect creates some great options, including using the unit for "Live" DVD recording at events. Sadly, it's claim to backup-to-DVD your collection of old VHS to DVD is randomly inhibited by it's "prohibited recording" system.

TIVO show to DVD enabler
On the upside, this USB 2.0 burner allowed me in about one weekend to copy 25+ (2hour) of my Sony HandyCam Hi-8 home videos to DVD. (Watch out Nana and Papa! DVDs home videos are on their way) Standalong mode works great, but it badly needs a built in recording timer. With a single layer disc it offers either 1 hour, 2 hour or six hour mode (Dual layer offers twice this). Having a recording timer would allow unattended burning of two 1 hour shows in the 2 hour mode (good video quality versus some pixelation in 6 hour mode) from my TIVO which doesn't offer a recording list feature yet.A workable kludge I came up with is to route the video through a Radio Shack S-video distribution amplifier (Cat.No 15-1172) connected to a AC timer, and set the DVD recorder to trigger recording off of the video signal.When the AC timer shuts off, the lack of video signal stops the recording at the programmed interval thus saving the remainder of the DVD's space for the next TIVO show to record.
The bundled Nero software re-imports the video from a DVD really well, but the software to edit the video stream is really lame.Worse yet, I still haven't figured out how to create DVD menus. Guess I need to go over and use my brother-in-laws new Mac-Mini for that really cool iDVD software!The real bummer is that the Mac-Mini will recognize the VRD-VC10 as a DVD reader,but Sony didn't provide drivers for the MACs to recognize the VRD-VC10 as a DVD writer.Maybe Toast will come to the rescue for my multi-operating system household! ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Simplify a little: use Sony's 5-disc, DVP-NC675P/B DVD player as your one-point source for your favorite movies and music. The player gives you all the convenience of a carousel changer--continuous playback, play exchange, dual-format DVD/CD performance--as well as quality features like progressive-scan outputs with Precision Cinema Progressive technology and cool enhancements like Sony's Precision Drive 3 system for playing damaged discs. The DVP-NC675P/B plays just about any disc out there, from DVD-Video to DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, and DVD+RW, in addition to playing digital JPEG photos and hours of MP3 music from files burned to CD-R/CD-RW discs.

Whether your living room is currently home to an HDTV or you're merely thinking of "someday," the DVP-NC675P/B stands ready to deliver the full potential of your DVDs through Sony's Precision Cinema Progressive deinterlacer (scanning) with 3:2 pulldown processing. Progressive scanning, referred to as 480p for the number of horizontal lines that compose the video image, creates a picture using twice the scan lines of a conventional DVD picture, giving you higher resolution and sharper images while eliminating nearly all motion artifacts.

Precision Cinema Progressive technology uses a 12-bit video DAC (digital-to-analog converter) with 54 MHz processing to detect image changes at the pixel level, rather than at the level of whole scan lines. That makes this player's picture more faithful to the source--whether film or video--because it uses separate, optimized algorithms to handle different pixel behaviors. Separate algorithms are also used to process the moving and still parts of an image, resulting in sharp backgrounds with moving objects that are free from motion artifacts.

DVD mastering introduces a common distortion when adjusting 24 frames-per-second movies to 30 fps video; 3:2 reverse pulldown digitally corrects this distortion, removing the redundant information to display a film-frame-accurate picture. Composite- and S-video outputs bring compatibility with nearly any television.

Both Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel surround-sound signals can also be routed through the player's digital-audio outputs (one each of RCA coaxial and Toslink optical) for a simpler connection to a compatible AV receiver (but be aware that digital-audio interconnects are not supplied).

Precision Drive 3 provides a mechanism for reading DVDs that are in less than perfect condition, eliminating errors in playback due to imperfect, scratched, or warped discs. Past generations of Precision Drive technology were only able to compensate for warped discs by moving the entire optical block, which took more time and limited the amount of correction possible. This newer system simplifies the process by moving just the lens (instead of the entire optical block) for faster and more accurate error correction.

As soon as you hook up the DVD player, a special Quick Setup screen appears ready to guide you through configuration, step by step, screen by screen. DVD resume memory kicks in whenever you stop a DVD. Later, when you come back to it, the player will pick up right where you left off before. The player holds resume points for up to six discs.

Other playback features include 10-second instant replay, DVD/CD Text display (with applicable discs), a digital video enhancer, digital video EQ (equalization), custom parental control memory for 40 discs, as well as Advanced SmoothScan and SmoothSlow Modes.

What's in the Box
DVD player, remote control, 2 AA batteries, a stereo analog audio/composite-video interconnect, a user's manual, and warranty information. ... Read more

Features

• 5-disc DVD/CD Changer
• 480P Output
• Precision Drive 3 System with Dynamic Tilt Compensation
• DVD-RW/-R (VR and Video Mode) DVD+RW/+R Playback
• Dolby Digital and dts Decoding Compatible

Reviews (1)

Excellent Product, Value for Money!
I bought this product couple of weeks back, and it's beautiful. Plays MP3, SVCD, DVD +/- R/RW without a hitch. I love it. It's excellent value for money. It also has Digital Optical out, so it's cool if you have a HTR which accepts it!

I love it and for the price and value would highly recommend it! ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Created for first-time users, Sony's RDR-GX300 DVD recorder offers the widest selection of recording and viewing choices available, handling both DVD+RW/+R and DVD-RW/-R discs. It even includes an IR blaster for satellite and cable-box control. Instead of fumbling with 2 remote controls when using the timer function to record your favorite programs, the RDR-GX300's remote lets you select the channel directly from your set-top box(es).

An easy-to-use graphical user interface (GUI) grants easy recording from broadcast programs via off-air antenna, cable, or satellite receivers. Recording features include chasing playback and simultaneous recording and playback (in DVD-RW VR mode) for a greater recording and viewing flexibility. Chasing playback lets you rewind the recorded material while a program is still recording to view and catch up to the real time recording. Simultaneous recording and playback lets you watch pre-recorded content while recording new content to the same disc.

The RDR-GX300 also features Time Base Correction, pre-frame noise reduction, and pre-video equalizer technologies that rebalance and equalize video content before it's recorded onto a DVD, improving the original source content even before the encoding process begins. In the output phase, the RDR-GX300 recorder combines frame noise reduction, block noise reduction, and video equalizer technologies to produce a rich and textured visual with minimal picture interference from background artifacts or distortion.

Finally, the recorder offers proprietary DVD playback technology called Precision Cinema Progressive, which incorporates Pixel-by-Pixel I/P Conversion technology to augment and balance DVD-video elements. You'll need a high-definition or HD-ready television to appreciate this process. A 12-bit/108 MHz video D/A converter ensures exceptional picture quality for an unforgettable viewing experience, while audio decoding occurs at an amazing 192 kHz/24-bits.

What's in the Box
DVD recorder/player, remote control, remote batteries, a user's manual, stereo analog audio interconnect/composite-video cable, and an RF coaxial video cable. ... Read more

Features

• Universal DVD-R/DVD-RW, DVD+R/+RW recorder and player
• Records up to 5 hours of audio/video content per single-sided 4.7 GB DVD
• Precision Cinema Progressive with Pixel-by-Pixel I/P Conversion produces seamless, flicker-free images on high-definition and HD-ready TVs
• Front-panel audio/video input provides simple connection to camcorders or other devices
• Simplified timer recording through VCR Plus+ electronic program guide

Amazon.com Product Description

Video and audio buffs rejoice: Sony's 5-disc, DVP-NC875V/B changer handles all your DVD, CD, and Super Audio CD (SACD) needs--including playback of MP3 music and JPEG image CDs. The player gives you all the convenience of a carousel changer--continuous playback, play exchange--as well progressive-scan video outputs with Precision Cinema Progressive technology and cool enhancements like Sony's Precision Drive 3 system for playing damaged discs.

The DVP-NC875V/B plays just about any disc out there, from DVD-Video to DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, and DVD+RW. And whether your living room is currently home to an HDTV or you're merely thinking of "someday," the DVP-NC875V/B stands ready to deliver the full potential of your DVDs through Sony's Precision Cinema Progressive de-interlacer (scanning) with 3:2 pulldown processing. Progressive scanning, referred to as 480p for the number of horizontal lines that compose the video image, creates a picture using twice the scan lines of a conventional DVD picture, giving you higher resolution and sharper images while eliminating nearly all motion artifacts.

Precision Cinema Progressive technology uses a 12-bit video DAC (digital-to-analog converter) with high-bandwidth, 108 MHz processing to detect image changes at the pixel level, rather than at the level of whole scan lines. That makes this player's picture more faithful to the source--whether film or video--because it uses separate, optimized algorithms to handle different pixel behaviors. Separate algorithms are also used to process the moving and still parts of an image, resulting in sharp backgrounds with moving objects that are free from motion artifacts.

DVD mastering introduces a common distortion when adjusting 24 frames-per-second movies to 30 fps video; 3:2 reverse pulldown digitally corrects this distortion, removing the redundant information to display a film-frame-accurate picture. Composite- and S-video outputs bring compatibility with nearly any television.

Depending on the disc, SACD music releases provide super high-fidelity multichannel and/or stereo sound. As an anti-piracy measure, the DVP-NC875V/B performs its own decoding of SACD signals, passing high-resolution analog, not digital, audio to your integrated amplifier or surround receiver. This means you'll need an audio/video receiver with multichannel analog-audio inputs to appreciate multichannel SACD releases. Built-in SACD bass management helps you tailor the output level of the ".1" LFE (low-frequency effects) channel to your system, as an appropriate level may differ from the output level appropriate for Dolby Digital and DTS surround mixes.

If you're not planning to use the SACD capability for multichannel programming, both Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel surround-sound signals can also be routed through the player's digital-audio outputs (1 each RCA coaxial and Toslink optical) for simpler connection to a compatible receiver (multichannel analog and digital-audio interconnects are not supplied).

Precision Drive 3 provides a mechanism for reading DVDs that are in less than perfect condition, eliminating errors in playback due to imperfect, scratched, or warped discs.

As soon as you hook up the DVD player, a special Quick Setup screen appears ready to guide you through configuration, step by step, screen by screen. DVD resume memory kicks in whenever you stop a DVD. Later, when you come back to it, the player will pick up right where you left off before. The player holds resume points for an impressive 40 discs.

Other playback features include 10-second instant replay, DVD/CD Text display (with applicable discs), a digital video enhancer, digital video EQ (equalization), custom parental control memory for 40 discs, as well as Advanced SmoothScan and SmoothSlow Modes.

What's in the Box
DVD player, remote control, 2 AA remote batteries, a stereo analog audio/composite-video interconnect, a user's manual, and warranty information. ... Read more

Features

• 5-disc carousel DVD changer with playback support for DVD-Video, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, stereo/multichannel SACD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3 CD, and JPEG CD
• Precision Cinema Progressive video output renders seamless, flicker-free images on high-definition and HD-ready TVs
• Precision Drive 3 with Dynamic Tilt Compensation improves readability of damaged discs
• 12-bit video DAC with 108 MHz processing for pristine video (through component-video, S-video, and composite-video outputs)
• Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel digital surround decoding and output (for use with compatible AV receivers and speaker systems)

Product Description

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Features

• 900mAh
• Ideal for digital products
• High capacity -- lasts 3 times longer than alkaline
• Designed for use with Sony’s advanced power charge
• 4 Pack

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Spin your commercial CDs, your homemade music CDs of almost any stripe with Sony's versatile, full-circle D-NS505 S2 Sports-styled Walkman portable CD player. Designed for rugged outdoor use, the player features active control playback operation so you can make changes to your program literally while you're on the run. Sony's "h.ear" clip-on headphones are designed for streamlined comfort.

Skip-Free G-Protection technology boosts the laser pickup's shock protection to minimize read errors that would otherwise interrupt your music, providing quick recovery from both horizontal and vertical shocks. The D-NS505's water-resistant body and heat-resistant lid helps protect it against the elements, with rubber gaskets, bushings, and splash-resistant seals that help keep out water, moisture, and dirt.

Playback options include 32-track programming, repeat (track, disc, or program), random play, and--thanks to Sony's great work in DSP efficiency--more than 75 hours of ATRAC3plus CD or more than 50 hours of audio CD playback from 2 AA batteries (not included).

The D-NS505's 2-line dot-matrix display is built right into its handstrap, offering full ID3 tag recognition, and bookmark playback (which lets you program your favorite songs from multiple CDs and play them back at the touch of a button). CD Text support displays artist and title information with compatible commercial audio CDs.

The player comes bundled with Sony's SonicStage CD Simple Burner software. Compatible with ID3 tagging and most CD burners, this application transfers songs from CDs or MP3 music files from your PC's hard drive and burns them to recordable CDs using ATRAC3plus compression.

ATRAC3plus is a high-quality audio-compression technology that reduces the size of digital audio files while preserving much of a track's original sound quality (similar in concept to MP3 or Dolby Digital sound formats). With ATRAC3plus, music can be burned and compressed at 132, 105, 66, 64, or even 48 kbps (kilobits per second), letting you select the right balance between fidelity and storage space (you'll get around 490 songs per disc at 48 kbps).

Digital Mega Bass Sound boosts your music's low end without high clarity and low distortion, and there's also a built-in equalizer with 3 preset curves and 1 customizable setting. Sony's automatic volume limiter system (AVLS) conserves batteries--and guards your hearing--by capping your listening level at either of two settings. You can hook the player up with your home system through an optional analog stereo "Y" interconnect.

The player also works with an optional AC/DC 4.5V power adapter (AC-E45HG or -E45A).

What's in the Box
CD player, ear clip-on stereo headphones, CD-ROM (SonicStage software), a user's manual, and warranty information. ... Read more

Features

• Portable S2 Sports CD player compatible with MP3 files and Sony's ATRAC3plus compression technology; 2-line display with ID3 tag recognition
• 2-line dot-matrix display built into the handstrap offers full ID3 tag recognition, and bookmark playback
• Includes SonicStage CD Simple Burner software to facilitate ATRAC3plus CD burning from MP3 files and from other CDs
• Skip-free G-Protection technology eliminates or reduces skipping; active control playback operation simplifies active use
• More than 75 hours extended playback with 2 AA batteries (not included) for ATRAC recordings and over 50 hours continuous audio CD playback

Features

• Add special effects, transitions, titles, and music to your home movies for Hollywood-style results
• Zoom, rotate, and pan across photos to create dynamic slideshows
• Make your own DVDs complete with multiple menus, buttons, and links
• Commemorate special events such as weddings and anniversaries
• Create exciting, professional-looking business presentations