Sony Handycam DCR-SR300 System Manual

DCR-SR300

Hard Disk Drive Camcorder - 40GB

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With a 40GB built-in HDD and 3 Megapixel ClearVid™ CMOS Sensor, the DCR-SR300 captures and contains up to
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.

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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-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-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.

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

InfoLithium® Battery with AccuPower™
Meter System

Manual Focus

Scene Selection Modes

Picture Effects

Fader Effects

Battery Information

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Last Updated: 03/07/2007

DCR-SR300

Hard Disk Drive Camcorder - 40GB

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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.

©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, 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 Pixels
Recording Media:

40GB

Hard Disk Drive

Recording and Playback Times:

HQ: 9 hours, SP: 14

hours, LP 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 (Super; Optical)

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: 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, 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: 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)

2 4 6

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

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:

1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor

Software

Operating System Compatibility:

Microsoft

®
Windows® 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP
Professional

Supplied Software:

Picture Motion Browser

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 3 oz (560g) with supplied battery

Measurements: 3" x 3 1/8" x 5 1/8" (76x78x128mm)

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
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UPC Code:

027242712423