
Hard Disk Drive Camcorder
- 60GB5
With a 60GB HDD, store up to 40 hours of video (LP) in amazing resolution with the 1 Megapixel CCD.
You can easily transfer and share your videos and still images by simply connecting the DCR-SR82 to
the included Handycam® Station and burn a disc with a single push.
1.0 Megapixel Advanced HAD™ CCD
Imager; 1070K Gross
1/6" Advanced HAD™ (Hole
Accumulation Diode) CCD with 690K
(effective) video pixels provides
stunning detail and clarity, for
exceptional video (up to 520 lines of
horizontal resolution) and still image
performance. Realize great looking
digital still images with 1,000k effective
pixels.
25X 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.
Handycam® Station
Simply placing the camcorder on the
supplied Handycam Station 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.
2.7" Wide (16:9) Touch Panel
SwivelScreen
™ LCD Display (123K
Pixels)
The 2.7" Wide (16:9)LCDscreen 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,
and the widescreen format makes
shooting in 16:9 mode and composing
shots even easier.
Memory Stick Duo™ Media Slot
Capture still images up to 1152x864
resolution directly onto Memory Stick
Duo media for easy transfer to PCs for
emailing, printing or sharing with other
compatible Memory Stick® media
devices.
One Touch Wide Angle Shooting
Easily switch between 16:9 and 4:3
aspect ratios for shooting, with just the
touch of a button.
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.
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.
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 trasporting 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 you DCR-SR82 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-SR82 remains
powered on and recording video to the
built-
in buffer. Once the unit has
recovered from the drop the buffer is
then recorded to the Hard Disk Drive.
Super NightShot® Plus Infrared System
On Screen Zoom and Record Buttons
InfoLITHIUM® Battery with AccuPower™
Meter System

Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com
Hard Disk Drive Camcorder
- 60GB5
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. 60GB means 60 billion bytes. Available storage capacity may vary and a portion of the memory is
used for data management function.
6. 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: 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, 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. 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:
1070K
Recording Media:
60GB
Hard Disk Drive,
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (sold
separately)
Recording and Playback Times:
HQ: up to 14
hours, SP: up to 21 hours, LP up to 41
hours
Video Actual:
670K Pixels (16:9), 690K Pixels
(4:3)
Still Actual:
750K Pixels (16:9), 1000K Pixels (4:3)
Audio
Dolby® Digital Output:
N/A
Recording Format:
Dolby Digital AC3 (2
Channel)
Convenience
USB Streaming:
N/A
SteadyShot® Image Stabilization: Yes
(Electronic)
Accessory Shoe: Yes (Active Interface Shoe)
White Balance: Auto, Indoor, One-push,
Outdoor
Memory Stick PRO™
Media Compatibility:
N/A
Still Image Mode(s):
JPEG
Minimum Illumination: 4 Lux (0 Lux with
Super NightShot® Plus Infrared System)
Convenience Features
Easy Operation: Yes
Multiple Language Display: Yes
Slide Show Mode: Yes
Titling:
N/A
Light/Flash:
N/A
Scene Mode(s): Beach, Candle, Fireworks,
Landscape, Portrait, Snow, Sports Lesson,
Spotlight, Sunrise & Sunset and Twilight
Picture Effect(s): Monotone, Pastel and
Sepia
Digital Picture Effect(s): Old Movie
PictBridge Compatible: Yes
Low Light Capability:
Super NightShot® Plus
system
Fader Effect(s): Black, White
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 (via Active Interface
Shoe)
Remote Jack: Yes
S
-Video Input(s):
N/A
S
-Video Output(s): Yes (via optional
accessory)
HDMI™ Connection Output(s):
N/A
Active Interface Shoe: Yes
Display
LCD Screen: 2.7" Wide (16:9) Hybrid Touch
Panel SwivelScreen™
LCD Display (123K
Pixels)
Hardware
Viewfinder:
N/A
Docking Station:
Yes (Handycam Station®)
Microphone: Yes (Built-in; Stereo)
Supplied Accessories
AC Power Adaptor/Camera Charger (AC-
L200)
InfoLITHIUM® Rechargeable Battery (NP-
FH40)
Remote Commander® Remote Control
(RMT-
835)
Handycam Station
A/V Cable (Stereo)
USB Cable
Enjoy Handycam DVD
Optional Accessories
High Grade A/V Cable with S-Video (VMC-
30FS)
UPC Code:
027242712386