Sony Handycam DCR-SR60 User manual

DCR-SR60
Hard Disk Drive Camcorder -30GB
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With a 30 GB built - in Hard Disk Drive, the DCR - SR60 lets you capture up to 20 hours of video or nearly 10,000
still pictures in 1 Megapixel Digital Still Memory Mode. With on screen zoom and record buttons and a 2.7"
LCD Wide Touch Panel Swivel Screen, you ’ ll have complete control over every detail of your video.
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1.0 Megapixel Advanced HAD™CCD
Imager; 1070K Gross
1/5.5" Advanced HAD ™ (HoleAccumulation
Diode)CCDwith690K (effective) video
pixelsprovidesstunningdetail and clarity,
for exceptional video (up to 520 lines of
horizontalresolution)and still image
performance.REalizegreat looking digital
still images with 1,000k effective pixels.
12X Optical/800X Digital Zoom
The optical zoom helps to bring the action
close up from far away. In addition, the
DigitalZoominterpolation means that
extremedigitalzoomingis clearer, with
lessdistortionthanprevious types of
digital zooms.
Professional Quality Carl Zeiss®Vario-
Tessar®Lens
CarlZeisslenseshave an advanced optical
multi-layercoatingfor increased contrast.
This results in vivid image brilliance, true-
to-lifecolorsaturation and perfect
renditions of subtle tones.
Handycam®Station
Simplyplacingthecamcorder on the
suppliedHandycamStation cradle
providesquickconnectionsto a TV for
viewing or a PC for editing and sharing, all
whilechargingthebattery so your
camcorder is always ready to go.
2.7" Wide Touch Panel SwivelScreen™LCD
Display (123K Pixels)
The2.7"Wide(16:9) LCD screen provides
excellentviewingclarity. The high
resolution123KpixelLCD screen rotates up
to270degreesfor multiple viewing angles
providingsharp,detailed images for
monitoringorplayback, and the
widescreenformatmakesshooting in 16:9
mode and composing shots even easier.
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Digital Still Memory Mode
Capturestillimagesup to 1152x864
resolution,directlyontothe internal 30GB
Hard Disk Drive for easy transfer to PCs for
emailing and printing via the computer.
One Touch Wide Angle Shooting
Easilyswitchbetween16:9 and 4:3 aspect
ratios for shooting, with just the touch of a
button.
Progressive Shutter System
Amechanicalshuttersystem that provides
progressivescanperformance while
utilizinganinterlaced scanning system.
Digital still images will be sharp and clear
with excellent definition.
Super SteadyShot®PictureStabilization
System
An advanced version of Sony's SteadyShot®
systemthatcontrolsan even higher range
ofshakeandvibration frequencies, to
achieveanevenhigher level of smoothness
withoutdegradationofvideo like some
other image stabilization systems.
Analog Inputs
RecordanyanalogNTSC source to digital
viatheanaloginputs. Perfect for archiving
analogtaperecordings. This recorded
videocanthenbetransferred to your
computerforeditingor duplicating onto a
DVD for easy sharing.
USB 2.0 Interface
USB 2.0 interface provides an easy way to
connectyourHard Disk Handycam
Camcordertothecomputer for fast
transfer of video and still images to your
computerforediting.The camcorder can
also be used as an external storage device,
convenientforarchiving, storing and
trasporting your videos and still images.
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DVDirect™Compatibility
TheDVDirectsystemallows for easy
transfer to a stand-aloneDVDBurner via
USB 2.0. The VRD-MC30allowsfor easy
transfer of video for DVD Burning. While the
VRD-MC3allowsforseamless transfer of
both Video and Still images for archiving on
a DVD.
Easy PC Backup
Easily back up your footage to your PC
usingthesuppliedsoftware. The footage
will be stored on your PC's hard drive for
archivingpurposesandviewing at a later
time; the footage is stored by date allowing
forquickaccess.In addition, only new
footage is transferred to your PC each time
you Backup your footage.
One Touch DVD Burn
Easily burn a DVD copy of your footage
usingthesuppliedsoftware. Simply connect
you DCR-SR60toyourPC via the Handycam
Station and supplied USB cableand press
the One Touch DVD Burn button.
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HDD Smart Protection
AuniqueShockAbsorber protects the Hard
Disk Drive from physical damage if the unit
is dropped. When the 3G Sensor detects a
drop (loss of gravity) the power to the Hard
Disk Drive is turned off in order to prevent
damage, during this time the DCR-SR60
remainspoweredonand recording video to
the built-inbuffer.Oncethe unit has
recovered from the drop the buffer is then
recorded to the Hard Disk Drive.
Active Interface Shoe
Providesalocationdirectly on the
camcordertowhichone may add optional
accessories while providing power and two-
way communication with those accessories.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Super NightShot®Plus Infrared System
Manual Focus
On Screen Zoom and Record Buttons
Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes
Picture Effects
Fader Effects
InfoLithium®Battery with AccuPower ™
Meter System
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Battery Information
Easy Handycam Button
Tele Macro Function

SonyElectronics Inc. • 16530Via Esprillo • SanDiego,CA 92127 • 1-800-222-7669 • www.sony.com
Last Updated: 08/26/2006
DCR-SR60
Hard Disk Drive Camcorder - 30GB
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1. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns and environmental conditions.
Designed for use with compatible Sony InfoLithium®batteries.
2. Image size and files size may vary based upon the type and complexity of the image recorded.
3. Not all products with USB 2.0 connector may communicate with each other due to chipset variations.
4. Viewable area measured diagonally
5. 30GB means 30 billion bytes. Available storage capacity may vary and a portion of the memory is used
for data management function.
©2006 Sony Electronics Inc.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony,
AccuPower, Advanced HAD, DVDirect, Handycam, InfoLithium, like.no.other, NightShot, Remote Commander,
SteadyShot and SwivelScreen are trademarks of Sony. Carl Zeiss and Vario - Tessar 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.
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Specifications
General
ImagingDevice: 1/5.5"1070KGross Pixels
CCD
PixelGross: 1070K
RecordingMedia: 30GB Hard Disk Drive
RecordingandPlayback Times: HQ:7 hours,
SP: 10 hours, LP 20 hours
VideoActual: 670KPixels(16:9), 690K Pixels
(4:3)
StillActual: 746KPixels(16:9), 1000K Pixels
(4:3)
Audio
Dolby®DigitalOutput: N/A
RecordingSystem: DolbyDigitalAC3 (2
Channel)
Convenience
USBStreaming: N/A
SteadyShot®ImageStabilization: Yes
(Super; Electronic)
AccessoryShoe: Yes, Active Interface Shoe
WhiteBalance: Auto, Indoor, One- push,
Outdoor
Memory Stick PRO™MediaCompatibility:
N/A
StillImage Mode(s): JPEG
MinimumIllumination: 7Lux(0 Lux with
Super NightShot®Plus Infrared System)
LowLight Capability: Super NightShot®
Plus
Inputs and Outputs
AnalogAudio/Video Input(s): Yes (Multi A/V)
AnalogAudio/Video Output(s): Yes(Multi
A/V)
DigitalAudio/Video Input(s): Yes (via USB)
DigitalAudio/Video Output(s): Yes (via USB)
USBPort(s): Yes;2.0High Speed Compliant
(Handycam Station)
ComponentVideo(Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s): N/A
HeadphoneJack: N/A
MicrophoneInput: Yes(viaActive Interface
Shoe)
RemoteJack: Yes
S-VideoInput(s): N/A
S-VideoOutput(s): Yes(via optional
accessory)
HDMI™ConnectionOutput(s): N/A
Hardware
LCD: 2.7"(123KPixels)Wide (16:9) Hybrid
Touch Panel SwivelScreen ™ LCD Display
LensType: Carl Zeiss®Vario-Tessar®
Viewfinder: N/A
DockingStation: Yes; Handycam Station
Microphone: Yes (Built-in)
Optics/Lens
35mmEquivalent: 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: Yes; Touch Panel (24 steps)
FilterDiameter: 30mm
FocalDistance: 3.0 -36mm
Focus: FullRangeAuto/Manual (Touch
Panel)
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ProgressiveShutter Mode: Yes
ShutterSpeed: Auto, 1/4-1/4000 (AE Mode)
OpticalZoom: 12X
DigitalZoom: 800X
Resolution: 1MP
Power
PowerConsumption: 2.8W/2.6W(LCD BL
On/ LCD BL Off)
BatteryType: InfoLithium®with
AccuPower ™ Meter System (NP-FP50)
Service and Warranty Information
LimitedWarranty: 1YearParts; 90 Days
Labor
Software
OperatingSystem Compatibility:
Microsoft® Windows ®2000Professional,
XP Home, XP Professional
SuppliedSoftware: ImageMixerfor Hard
Disk Drive Handycam®Camcorder
Video
VideoRecording System: MPEG2 (SD)
Analog-to-DigitalConverter: Yes
Format(s)Supported: Non-Removeable
Hard Disk Drive
Dimensions
Weight: 14oz. (390g) with supplied battery
Measurements: 2 3/4" x 2 7/8" x 4 5/8" (69 x
71 x 177mm)
Supplied Accessories
AC Power Adaptor/Camera Charger (AC-
L25)
InfoLithium®Rechargeable Battery (NP-
FP50)
Remote Commander®RemoteControl
(RMT-835)
Handycam Station
A/V Cable (Stereo)
USB Cable
ImageMixerforHard Disk Drive
Handycam®Camcorder(Application
Software, Drivers and Handbook)
Optional Accessories
Starter Kit (ACC-FP71)
Rechargeable InfoLithium®Batteries (NP-
FP50/FP71/FP90)
Travel Charger (BC-TRP)
UPCCode: 027242698970
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