Sony Handycam DCR-SR200 System Manual

DCR-SR200

Hard Disk Drive Camcorder - 40GB

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With 5.1ch surround sound recording and the ability to capture 4.0 Megapixel still images, the DCR-SR200 is the
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.

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2.1 Megapixel (Gross) ClearVid™ CMOS
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® Vario­Sonnar® T* Lens

Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced optical
multi-layer coating for increased contrast.
This results in vivid image brilliance, true-to­life 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.

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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.

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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
connect your DVD 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 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
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

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

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Last Updated: 03/07/2007

DCR-SR200

Hard Disk Drive Camcorder - 40GB

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1. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns 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 hte 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.

©2007 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved.
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, SwivelScreen 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:

1/3" ClearVid™

CMOS Sensor

Pixel Gross: 2100K
Recording Media:

40GB

Hard Disk Drive

Recording and Playback Times:

HQ: 9 hours, SP: 14

hours, LP 28 hours

Video Actual: 1430K Pixels (16:9), 1080K Pixels (4:3)
Still Actual: 1490K Pixels (16:9), 1990K Pixels (4:3)

Convenience

USB Streaming:

N/A

SteadyShot® Image Stabilization:

Yes ( Super;

Electronic)

Accessory Shoe:

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)

Low Light Capability:

Super NightShot® System

Convenience Features

Easy Operation:

Yes

Fader Effects:

Black & White

Multiple Language Display: Yes
Remote Control:

Yes

Slide Show Mode:

Yes

Titling:

N/A

Light/Flash:

N/A / Yes

Scene Mode(s):

Beach, Candle, Fireworks, Landscape,
Portrait, Snow, Sports Lesson, Spotlight, Sunrise &
Sunset and Twilight

Picture Effect(s):

Monotone, Pastel, Sepia

Digital Picture Effect(s): Old Movie
PictBridge Compatible:

Yes

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)

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

S

-Video Output(s):

Yes (optional accessory)

Hardware

LCD:

2.7" Wide (16:9) Hybrid Touch Panel Clear Photo™

plus LCD (211K Pixels)

Lens Type: Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T*
Viewfinder:

N/A

Docking Station:

Yes; Handycam Station

Microphone:

Yes (Built-in 5.1ch)

Optics/Lens

35mm Equivalent: 41.3-

485 (16:9 Camera Mode), 50.5

­594mm (4:3 Camera Mode), 40.4-404mm (16:9
Memory Mode), 37-370mm (4:3 Memory Mode)

Aperture:

f1.8-2.9

2 4 6

Exposure:

Touch Panel (32 steps)

Filter Diameter:

37mm

Focal Distance:

5.4-51mm; Telemacro Mode

- 370mm

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:

80X

Power

Power Consumption:

3.7W(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:

1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor

Software

Operating System Compatibility:

Microsoft

®
Windows® 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP
Professional

Supplied Software:

Picture Motion Browser ver. 2.0

Video

Video Recording System:

Non-Removeable Hard

Disk Drive

Video Signal System:

NTSC color, EIA standards

Analog-to-

Digital Converter:

N/A

Format(s) Supported:

MPEG2 (SD)

Dimensions

Weight:

1 lb 2 oz (535g) with supplied battery

Measurements: 3" x 3 1/8" x 5 7/8" (76x78x149mm)

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
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UPC Code:

027242712409