New Solid-State Camcorder from Pretec
March 11, 2003
Fremont, CA - Pretec is introducing its DV-4200 solid-state camcorder, capturing 30 fps MPEG-4 video, AAC audio and 2.1-megapixel still images directly onto stamp-sized Secure Digital (SD) memory cards, eliminating the need for videotape.
Pretec's DV-4200 (4.4"x6"x1.9") includes a 1.8" color TFT LCD screen, A/V outputs to display video and still images on a standard TV, rechargeable Lithium-ion battery, and USB connection.
The NW901 uses MPEG-4 compression to produce data rates that permit solid-state capture. Solid-state camcorders utilize solid-state FLASH memory cards to store video, audio and still images. FLASH memory storage replaces tape-based mechanical systems of traditional camcorders, allowing them to be smaller, more convenient to use and cost-effective.
Using the Pretec 6GB CF card, described as the highest capacity flash memory card in the world, an MPEG4 digital camcorder can store up to 30 hours of movie with VHS TV quality at 30fps, the company describes.
About the Pretec DV-4200 solid-state camcorder
• 64MB SD/SDC/MMC card
• Rechargeable Li-ion battery (60 min lasting video recording)
• Battery charger
• USB and AV cables
• Earphone
• Driver and application software
• Camera pouch and wrist strap
• User's Manual and Quick Start Guide
About the Divio NW901 MPEG-4 CODEC
• Natural motion 30 fps MPEG-4 video
• I P and B frames
• Quarter-pel motion estimation
• Pre and Post video filters
• High fidelity AAC 2-ch stereo audio up to 384 Kbps
• ITU-R BT656 output with 2X upscaler
• VGA to 4-megapixel sensor support for DSC operation
• High performance hardware JPEG still image Codec
The Divio NW901 is manufactured in a 0.18 micron process, and is packaged in a 277-pin TFBGA. Production volume purchases are available. The DV-4200 will be available in April at a suggested retail price of $399.
For more information, visit
www.pretec.com
or
www.divio.com
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