Sony Handycam DCR-SR300 System Manual

With a 40GB built-in HDD and 3 Megapixel ClearVid™ CMOS Sensor, the DCR-SR300 captures and contains up to
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28 hours of video (LP). The Still Image Capture Mode takes up to 6.1 Megapixel still images. A number of
interface ports make it simple to transfer and share your videos and still images to a TV or PC.
3.0 Megapixel (Gross) ClearVid™ CMOS
Step-up
Sensor
1/2.9" ClearVid™ CMOS Sensor with 3040K
(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 (3040K) photography
performance.
10X Optical/20X 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-SR300 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) Hybrid Touch Panel Clear
Photo™ Plus LCD (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.
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 2848x2136
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® (Optical) Image
Stabilization System
An advanced form of Sony's SteadyShot
Image Stabilization system that controls
an even higher range of shake and vibration
frequencies. This optical stabilization
system achieves an even higher level of
smoothness without degradation of video
like some digital stabilization systems.
On Screen Zoom and Record Buttons
For additional control of the camcorder, the
DCR-SR300 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.
One Touch Wide Angle Shooting
Easily switch between 16:9 and 4:3 aspect
ratios for shooting, with just the touch of a
button.
USB 2.0 Interface
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USB 2.0 interface provides an easy way to
connect your Hard Disk Drive Handycam
camcorder to 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 fro 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
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transfer to a stand-alone DVD Burner via
USB 2.0. The VRD-VC30 allows for easy
trasnfer of video for DVD Burning, while the
VRD-MC3 allows for seamless transfer of
both Video and Still images for archiving on
a DVD.
Progressive Shutter System
A mechanical shutter system that provides
progressive scan performance while
utilizing an interlaced scanning system.
Digital still images will be sharp and clear
with excellent definition.
One Touch Disc Burn
Easily burn a DVD copy of your footage
using the supplied software. Simply connect
the DCR-SR300 to your PC via the
Handycam Station and supplied USB cable
and press the Disc Burn button.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Easy PC Backup
HDD Smart Protection
Active Interface Shoe
Super NightShot® Infrared System
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InfoLithium® Battery with AccuPower™
Meter System
Manual Focus
Scene Selection Modes
Picture Effects
Fader Effects
Battery Information
DCR-SR300
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