Sony DCR-SR300 - 40gb Hard Disk Drive Handycam Camcorder, handycam DCR-SR300 Specifications

DCR-SR300

Hard Disk Drive Camcorder

- 40GB2

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The DCR-SR300 will change the way you take home videos. The 40GB stores up to 28 hours of video
(LP) and easily transfers it to your PC. And you’re sure to be impressed by the quality of the 3
Megapixel ClearVid™ CMOS Sensor viewed through a Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T* Lens.

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3.0 Megapixel (Gross) ClearVid™
CMOS 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® Vario­Sonnar® 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.

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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.

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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

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.

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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
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.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

One Touch Disc Burn

Easy PC Backup

HDD Smart Protection

Active Interface Shoe

Super NightShot® Infrared System

InfoLITHIUM® Battery with AccuPower™
Meter System

Manual Focus

Scene Selection Modes

Picture Effects

Fader Effect(s)

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Last Updated: 03/06/2009

DCR-SR300

Hard Disk Drive Camcorder

- 40GB2

1. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns, battery and environmental
conditions. Designed for use with compatible Sony InfoLITHIUM® batteries.

2. 40GB means 40 Billion bytes. Available storage capacity may vary and a portion of the memory is
used for data management functions.

3. Image size and files size may vary based upon the type and complexity of the image recorded.

4. Not all products with USB 2.0 connector may communicate with each other due to chipset
variations.

5. Available storage capacity of Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO media may vary. A portion of
the memory is used for data management functions. Actual available memory in MBs is: 8=7.5,
16=15, 32=30, 64=61, 128=123, 256=220, 512=460, 1GB=940, 2GB=1.85GB, 4GB=3.66GB.

6. Viewable area measured diagonally.

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Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, AccuPower, Clear
Photo, ClearVid, DVDirect, Handycam, InfoLITHIUM, like.no.other, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo,
Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, NightShot, Remote Commander and SteadyShot, are
trademarks of Sony. Carl Zeiss and Vario-Sonnar are trademarks of Carl Zeiss. PictBridge is a trademark
of CIPA. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other
trademarks are property of their respective owners.
Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are
approximate and may vary.
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Specifications

General

Imaging Device:

1/2.9" ClearVid

™ CMOS

Sensor

Pixel Gross:

3200K

Recording Media:

40GB

Hard Disk Drive,

Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (sold
separately)

Recording and Playback Times: HQ: up to 9

hours, SP: up to 14 hours, LP: up to 28
hours

Video Actual:

2280K Pixels (16:9), 1710K Pixels

(4:3)

Still Actual:

2280K Pixels (16:9), 3040K Pixels

(4:3)

Convenience

USB Streaming:

N/A

SteadyShot® Image Stabilization: Yes

(Optical)

Accessory Shoe: Yes (Active Interface Shoe)
White Balance: Auto, Indoor, One-push,

Outdoor

Memory Stick PRO™

Media Compatibility:

Tested to support up to 4GB media
capacity; does not support high speed
transfer function; does not support
Access Control security function.

Still Image Mode(s):

JPEG

Minimum Illumination: 1.5 Lux (0 Lux with

Super NightShot® Infrared System)

Convenience Features

Easy Operation: Yes
Multiple Language Display: Yes
Remote Control: Yes
Slide Show Mode: Yes
Titling:

Yes

Light/Flash: N/A / Yes
Scene Mode(s): Beach, Candle, Fireworks,

Landscape, Portrait, Snow, Spotlight,
Sunrise & Sunset, Twilight and Twilight
Portrait

Picture Effect(s): Monotone, Sepia, Pastel
Digital Picture Effect(s): Old Movie
PictBridge Compatible: Yes
Low Light Capability:

Super NightShot®

Fader Effect(s): Black & White

Video

Video Recording System: Non-Removeable

Hard Disk Drive

Analog

-to-

Digital Converter:

N/A

Format(s) Supported: MPEG2 (SD)
Video Signal:

NTSC color, EIA standards

Inputs and Outputs

Analog Audio/Video Input(s):

N/A

Analog Audio/Video Output(s): Yes (Multi

A/V)

Digital Audio/Video Input(s):

Yes (via USB)

Digital Audio/Video Output(s):

Yes (via USB)

USB Port(s): Yes; 2.0 compliant (Handycam

Station)

i.LINK® Interface:

N/A

Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s):

N/A

Headphone Jack:

N/A

Microphone Input: Yes (thru Active

Interface Shoe)

Remote Jack: Yes (Mini Plug)
S

-Video Input(s):

N/A

2

4

S

-Video Output(s): Yes (optional accessory)

HDMI™ Connection Output(s):

N/A

Active Interface Shoe: Yes

Display

LCD Screen:

2.7" (211K Pixels)

Wide (16:9)

Touch Panel - Clear Photo LCD Plus™

Hardware

Viewfinder:

N/A

Docking Station:

Yes (Handycam Station®)

Microphone: Yes (Built-in; 5.1ch)

Optics/Lens

35mm Equivalent: 40-400mm (16:9 Camera

Mode), 49-490mm (4:3 Camera Mode),
40

-400mm (16:9 Memory Mode), 37-

370mm (4:3 Memory Mode)

Aperture:

f1.8-2.9

Exposure: Touch Panel (32 steps)
Filter Diameter:

37mm

Focal Distance:

5.4

-54mm; Telemacro Mode

-

450mm

Focus: Full Range Auto, Manual (Touch

Panel)

Progressive Shutter Mode: Yes
Shutter Speed:

Auto, 1/2-1/500(Scene

Selection Mode)

Optical Zoom:

10X

Digital Zoom:

20X

Resolution:

3MP

Lens Type: Carl Zeiss®

Vario

-Sonnar® T

Power

Power Consumption: 4.3W (LCD)
Battery Type: InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™

Meter System (NP-

FH60)

Power Requirements: 7.2V (battery pack);

8.4V (AC Adaptor)

Service and Warranty Information

Limited Warranty Term: 1 Year Parts; 90 Days

Labor

Software

Operating System Compatibility:

Microsoft®
Windows® 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP
Professional

Supplied Software: Picture Motion Browser

Dimensions

Weight: 1 lb 3 oz (560g) with supplied battery
Measurements:

3" x 3 1/8" x 5 1/8" (76 x 78 x

128mm)

Supplied Accessories

Power Adapter/In-Camera Charger (AC-

L200)

InfoLITHIUM® Rechargeable Battery (NP-

FH60)
Handycam Station
Remote Commander® Remote Control

(RMT-

835)
A/V Cable (Stereo)
USB Cable
Cleaning Cloth
Enjoy Handycam DVD

UPC Code:

027242712423

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