Sony Handycam DCR-SR200 System Manual

With 5.1ch surround sound recording and the ability to capture 4.0 Megapixel still images, the DCR-SR200 is the
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best of both worlds (video and still capture) its dual record mode even lets you take 2.3 Megapixel photos while
recording video directly to the Built in 40GB Hard Disk Drive.
2.1 Megapixel (Gross) ClearVid™ CMOS
Step-up
Sensor
1/3" ClearVid™ CMOS Sensor with 1990K
(effective) pixels provides stunning detail
and clarity with exceptional video (up to
530 lines of horizontal resolution) and still
image performance. The Megapixel
technology enhances your digital videos
and digital still (3980K) photography
performance.
10X Optical/80X Digital Zoom
The optical zoom helps to bring the action
close up 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.
Professional Quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-
Sonnar® T* Lens
Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced optical
multi-layer coating for increased contrast.
This results in vivid image brilliance, true-to-
life color saturation and perfect renditions
of subtle tones. The additional T* coating on
the lens further reduces unwanted glare
and flare.
Dolby® Digital 5.1ch Recording
The DCR-SR200 will record in Dolby Digital
5.1ch surround sound with a built-in
microphone. By recording in 5.1 channel
surround sound you can now experience
your home movies with active sounds
coming from all directions. Enjoy your
personal home movies the way you
experienced them while recording.
2.7" Wide (16:9) Touch Panel Clear Photo™
LCD Plus (211K Pixels)
The 2.7" Wide (16:9) LCD screen provides
excellent viewing clarity with improved
resolution. The high resolution 211K pixel
LCD screen rotates up to 270 degrees for
multiple viewing angles providing sharp,
detailed images for monitoring or
playback, and the widescreen format
makes shooting in 16:9 mode and
composing shots even easier.
One Touch Wide Angle Shooting
Easily switch between 16:9 and 4:3 aspect
ratios for shooting, with just the touch of a
button.
Smooth Slow Recording
By increasing the record rate from 60 fields
per second (fps) to 240 fps for 3 seconds
allowing you to capture 3 seconds of fast
motion and play the video back in 12
seconds. This is great for analyzing a golf
swing or a viewing a bird in flight. In
addition, record an audio track to narrate
what is being seen during the video.
Memory Stick Duo™ Media Slot
Capture still images up to 2304x1728
resolution, directly onto Memory Stick
Duo™ Media for easy transfer to PCs for
emailing, printing or sharing with other
compatible Memory Stick® media devices.
Super SteadyShot® Picture Stabilization
System
An advanced version of Sony's SteadyShot®
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.
On Screen Zoom and Record Buttons
For additional control of the camcorder, the
DCR-SR200 features Zoom and Record
buttons on the frame of the LCD screen. This
allows the user more flexibility when
holding the camcorder, especially in
overhead or low angle shots.
USB 2.0 Interface
USB 2.0 interface provides an easy way to
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connect your DVD Handycam Camcorder to
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the computer for fast transfer of video and
still images to your computer for editing.
The camcorder can also be used as an
external DVD burner, convenient for
making copies of your DVDs or burning
edited movies.
Hard Disk Drive Camcorder - 40GB
Handycam® Station
Simply placing the camcorder on the
supplied Handycam Station provides quick
connections to a TV for viewing or a PC for
editing and sharing, all while charging the
battery so your camcorder is always ready
to go.
DVDirect® Compatibility
The DVDirect system allows for easy
trasnfer to a stand-alone DVD Burner via
USB 2.0. The VRD-VC30 allows for easy
transfer of video for DVD Burning, while the
VRD-MC3 allows fo seamless trasfer of both
Video and Still images for archiving on a
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DVD.
One Touch Disc Burn
Easily burn a DVD copy of your footage
using the supplied software. Simply connect
your DCR-SR200 to your PC via the
Handycam Station and supplied USB cable
and press the Disc Burn button.
HDD Smart Protection
A unique Shock Absorber protects the Hard
Disk Drive from physical dapmage if the
unit is jarred suddenly. When the 3G Sensor
detects a drop (loss of gravity in 3
demensions) the power to the Hard Disk
Drive is turned off in order to prevent
damage, during this time the DCR-SR200
remains on and recording video to the
builti-in buffer. ONce the unit has recovered
from the drop buffer is then recorded to the
Hard Disk Drive.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
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Active Interface Shoe
Easy PC Backup
Super NightShot® Infrared System
InfoLithium® Battery with AccuPower™
Meter System
Manual Focus
Scene Selection Modes
Picture Effects
Fader Effects
Battery Information
Easy Handycam Button
DCR-SR200
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