Sony DCR-SR42 BROCHURE

DCR-SR42

Hard Disk Drive Camcorder

- 30GB5

NEW

With a 30GB Hard Disk Drive, store up to 20 hours of video or nearly 10,000 still images in 1 Megapixel Still Capture mode. A Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® Lens keeps every little detail focused to perfection. And the Super SteadyShot® Picture Stabilization System takes blur out of the picture.

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1/6" Advanced HAD™ CCD Imager, 680K Pixels Gross

1/6" Advanced HAD™ (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD with 340K (effective) pixels provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video (up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution) and still image performance.

40X Optical/2000X 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® VarioTessar® 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.

2.5" Touch Panel SwivelScreen

™ LCD

Display (123K Pixels)

The 2.5" LCD screen provides excellent viewing clarity. The high resolution 123K pixel LCD screen rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles providing sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback.

Handycam® Station

Simply placing the camcorder on the supplied Handycam Station cradle provides quick connections to a compatible TV for viewing or a PC for editing and sharing, all while charging the battery so your camcorder is always ready to go.

Memory Stick Duo™ Media Slot

Capture still images up to 640x 480 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 Zoomand Record Buttons

For additional control of the camcorder, the DCR-SR42 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 connect your Hard Disk 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 storage device, convenient for archiving, storing and transporting your videos and still images.

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 transfer of video for DVD Burning. While the VRD

-MC3 allows for seamless transfer of both Video and Still images for archiving on a DVD.

Easy PC Backup

Easily back up your footage to your PC using the supplied software. The footage will be stored on your PC's hard drive for archiving purposes and viewing at a later time; the footage is stored by date allowing for quick access. In addition, only new footage is transferred to your PC each time you Backup your footage.

One Touch Disc Burn

Easily burn a DVD copy of your footage using the supplied software. Simply connect your DCR-SR42 to your PC via the Handycam Station and supplied USB

cable and press the One

Touch Disc Burn button.

HDD Smart Protection

A unique Shock Absorber 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-SR42 remains powered on and recording video to the built-

in buffer. Once the unit has recovered from the drop the buffrer is then recorded to the Hard Disk Drive.

Super NightShot® Plus Infrared System

With Sony's Super NightShot Infrared System you can capture natual looking video, even when shooting in low light. Record subjects up to 20 feet away using the built

-in infrared system, but without the overall monochrome color common with earlier low-light recording systems.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Manual Focus

Scene Selection Modes

Picture Effects

Fader Effect(s)

Battery Information

Easy Handycam Button

InfoLITHIUM® Battery with AccuPower™ Meter System

Tele Macro Function

Multi-

Language Menu

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Last Updated: 03/06/2009

DCR-SR42

Hard Disk Drive Camcorder

- 30GB5

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. 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 functions.

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

©2007 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, AccuPower, Advanced HAD, 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. 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. Screen Images Simulated

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Specifications

General

Imaging Device:

1/6" Advanced HAD

™ CCD

Pixel Gross:

680K

Recording Media:

30GB

Hard Disk Drive,

Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (sold separately)

Recording and Playback Times: HQ: up to 7

hours, SP: up to 10 hours, LP: up to 20 hours

Video Actual:

260K Pixels

Still Actual:

340K Pixels

Display

LCD Screen: 2.5" Touch Panel SwivelScreen™

LCD Display (123K Pixels)

Optics/Lens

35mm Equivalent: 39-

1560mm (16:9 Camera Mode), 36-1440mm (4:3 Camera Mode), 36

-1440mm (4:3 Memory Mode)

Aperture:

f1.8-4.1

Exposure: Touch Panel (32 steps) Filter Diameter:

30mm

Focal Distance:

1.9

-76mm; Telemacro Mode

430mm

Focus: Full Range Auto/Manual (Touch

Panel)

Progressive Shutter Mode:

N/A

Shutter Speed:

Auto, 1/60-1/4000 (Scene

Selection Mode)

Optical Zoom:

40X

Digital Zoom:

2000X

Dimensions

Weight: 13 oz (380g) with suppied battery Measurements:

2 7/8" x 2 7/8" x 4 5/8" (73 x

71 x 115mm)

Supplied Accessories

Power Adapter/In Camera Charger (AC-

L200)

Rechargeable InfoLITHIUM® Battery (NP-

FH40) Handycam Station A/V Cable USB Cable Enjoy Handycam DVD

Optional Accessories

A/V Cable with S-Video (VMC-

30FS)

DVDirect™ - Video Only (VRD-

VC30)

DVDirect™ - Video and Still (VRD-MC3)

UPC Code:

027242713659