Sony Handycam HDR-SR12 Specifications

HDR-SR12

HD Hard Disk Drive Handycam

® camcorder

The HDR-SR12 includes a ClearVid™ CMOS sensor (with Exmor™ technology) and BIONZ™ image processor to
capture Full HD 1920 x 1080 video and 10.2 megapixel still images on its internal 120GB hard disk drive.
Additionally, Super SteadyShot® optical image stabilization and Face Detection technology help every image -­and face in it -- look its best.

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1920x1080 Recording

Record stunning, incredibly detailed
video footage in the clarity of 1920 x
1080 Full HD resolution.

Face Detection for Video Footage and
Digital Still Photos

Made possible by the BIONZ™ image
processing engine, Face Detection
technology recognizes up to 8 faces
anywhere in the frame and
automatically controls focus, exposure,
and color to help capture smiling faces
brightly and clearly. Face Detection
also helps make skin tones look natural
without affecting other colors in the
image.

5 Megapixel ClearVid™ CMOS Sensor
(with Exmor™ Technology) and
BIONZ

™ Image Processor

Sony's newly designed CMOS image
sensor delivers bright, vivid, and
spectacularly detailed 5 megapixel
(effective) video footage, as well as

10.2 megapixel still images -- all with
prolonged battery life. Exmor™
technology captures images with high
resolution and high sensitivity. In
addition, the advanced Sony BIONZ™
image processor improves camera
response time and screens out noise so
the signal from each pixel is as pure as
possible.

BIONZ

™ Image Processor

The advanced Sony BIONZ™ Image
Processor uses hardware

-based Large
Scale Integrated (LSI) circuitry that
improves camera response time,
screens out noise before RAW data
conversion, handles Dynamic Range
Optimization processing, and prolongs
battery life.

Exmor™ Imaging Sensor

Exmor™ technology captures video
and still photo images with high
resolution, high sensitivity, and
exceptional detail. Advanced on-

sensor
A/D conversion yields rich tonal
reproduction with high signal-to-noise
ratio.

Hybrid Recording to Hard Disk Drive or
Memory Stick® Media

Hybrid recording technology delivers a
new level of flexibility for transferring
your video footage and digital photos
from the camcorder to compatible
viewing devices. Record to the
camcorder’s internal hard disk drive, or
choose instead to record to removable
Memory Stick Duo™ media or Memory
Stick PRO Duo™ media. You can even
select from various dubbing functions
to easily copy video or still images
from the hard disk drive to Memory
Stick media -- without using a PC.
Images recorded or transferred to
Memory Stick media can then be
played directly on a PS3 or PC to share
your memories with friends and family.

Dual Record

While recording video in High Definition
you have the ability to capture still
images directly to Memory Stick Duo™
media (sold separately).

12X Optical / 150X Digital Zoom

The optical zoom helps to bring the
action close up from far away. In
addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation
means that extreme digital zooming is
clearer, with less distortion than
previous types of digital zoom.

3.2" Wide

(16:9) Touch Panel XtraFine

LCD™ Display (921K pixels)

The 3.2" Wide

(16:9) XtraFine

™ LCD

screen displays sharp, bright, photo­quality images, letting you compose
and share video and still images more
easily -- even outdoors. With nearly 1
megapixel (921K pixels) resolution and
a wide viewing angle, the XtraFine
LCD™ screen is like having a high­resolution video and photo viewer built
into your camcorder.

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Built

-in zoom microphone with 5.1ch

recording

Featuring Dolby® Ditigal 5.1 Creator,
the built

-in zoom microphone focuses
audio recording on your subjects in
sync with the camera

’s zoom lens,
helping memories ring true with clear
dialogue and crisp, discrete sounds.

Dolby® Digital 5.1ch Recording

Record in Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround
sound with the camcorder

’s built-in
microphone. Recording in 5.1 channel
surround sound allows you to
experience your home movies with
active sounds coming from all
directions, so you can enjoy your
personal home movies the way you
experienced them while recording.

Dynamic Range Optimizer

Powered by the exclusive Sony’

s

BIONZ™ high-

speed processing engine,
D-Range Optimization preserves image
data in bright highlights, such as
suppressing

“whiteout”

in skies. When

shooting in backlit settings, D-

Range
Optimization reveals more detail in
shadows, preventing “blackout.” As a
result, the captured image appears as
natural as the original scene.

Tele Macro Function

Images shot in the Tele Macro Mode
help your subject stand out by properly
focusing the subject while leaving the
background unfocussed. The Tele
Macro Mode is useful for shooting
close-up shots, especially when you
need to prevent the camcorder from
casting a shadow on the subject.

Switchable HD/SD Format Recording

Record and play back both High
Definition (HD) and Standard
Definition (SD) video.

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ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Professional Quality Carl Zeiss® Vario­Sonnar®

T Lens

Active Interface Shoe

HDMI™ Connection with BRAVIA®
Sync™ (CEC) Technology

USB 2.0 Interface

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InfoLITHIUM® Battery with AccuPower™
Meter System

Stamina® Battery Power Management
System

Battery Information

Built-in Intelligent Flash

Easy Handycam Button

Date Index Function

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Last Updated: 11/13/2008

HDR-SR12

HD Hard Disk Drive Handycam

® camcorder

1. Viewable area measured diagonally.

2. Camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD

™

format. Using the enclosed PC software,
high definition footage can be copied onto DVD media. However, DVD media containing AVCHD
footage should not be used with DVD based players or recorders, as the DVD player/recorder may
fail to eject the media and may erase its contents without warning. DVD media containing AVCHD
footage may be played on a compatible Blu-ray Disc™ player/recorder or other compatible device.

3. DVD media/formats are not universally compatible.

4. HD viewing requires a SonyHD connector cable or HD Cyber-shot Station®

cradle and HDTV. All sold

separately.

5. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection.
The i.LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications, operating system and
compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each
other

6. Not all products with USB connectors may communicate with each other due to chipset variations.

7. Actual battery life will vary based on product settings, usage patterns, battery and environmental
conditions.

8. Compatible BRAVIA®

HDTV and special TV settings are required. Further details are available in the

BRAVIA®

TV instruction manual.

9. 120GB means 120 billion bytes. Available storage capacity may vary and a portion of the memory is
used for data management functions.

10. Requires BRAVIA Sync feature in each product. Please refer to owner’s manual to determine
compatibility.

11. HD viewing requires HDTV and HD component cable, both sold separately.

©2007 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Clear Photo, ClearVid,
Handycam, i.LINK, InfoLITHIUM, like.no.other, 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. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. 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 (with Exmor™ technology)

Pixel Gross:

5660K

Recording Media:

120GB

Non-Removable

Hard Disk Drive, Memory Stick Duo™
Media, Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media

Recording and Playback Times: High

Definition: FH = 14 hours 50 min. HQ = 29
hours and 40 min. SP = 36 LP = 48 hours
Standard Definition: HQ = 29 hours and 40
min. SP = 44 hours LP = 84 hours and 20
min.When using 8GB Memory Stick PRO
Duo™ Media (sold separately): High
Definition: FH = up to 55 min., HQ = up to
115 min. SP = up to 140 min., LP = up to 180
min. Standard Definition: HQ = up to 115
min., SP = up to 170 min., LP = up to 5
hours 25 min.

Video Actual:

2860K Pixels (4:3), 3810K Pixels

(16:9)

Still Actual:

5080K Pixels (4:3), 3810K Pixels

(16:9)

Processor:

BIONZ

™ image processo

Video Resolution:

1920 x 1080

Still Picture Resolution:

10.2 megapixel

Audio

Audio Format:

Dolby® Digital 5.1

Convenience

USB Streaming:

N/A

SteadyShot® Image Stabilization: O.I.S.
Accessory Shoe: Yes (Active Interface Shoe)
White Balance: 5 lux(Auto Slow Shutter ON,

1/30 Shutter Speed)

Memory Stick PRO™

Media Compatibility:

Tested to support up to 8GB media
capacity; does not support high speed
transfer function; does not support
Access Control security function.

Still Image Mode(s):

JPEG

Minimum Illumination: 5 lux (Auto Slow

Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed)

Face Detection: Yes
Hybrid:

Yes

Hybrid Plus:

N/A

Quick On: Yes
Dual Record: Yes

Convenience Features

Easy Operation: Yes
Multiple Language Display: Yes
Slide Show Mode: Yes
Scene Mode(s): Auto, Twilight, Twilight

Portrait, Candle, Sunrise & Sunset,
Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait (Soft
Portrait), Spotlight, Beach, Snow

Picture Effect(s): Sepia, Monotone, Pastel
Digital Picture Effect(s): Old Movie
PictBridge Compatible: Yes
Dynamic Range Optimizer: Yes
Low Light Capability: S-

NS

Fader Effect(s): Black, White
Face Index: Yes
Film Roll Index: Yes
Photo Capture from Movie: Yes
Dubbing Button: Yes (Camera body &

Handycam Station)

x.v.Color™ : Yes
BRAVIA® Sync™ : Yes

Video

Format(s) Supported:

HD: MPEG4 AVC/H.264

SD: MPEG2

Video Signal:

NTSC color, EIA standards

Video Features

PhotoTV HD: Yes

Inputs and Outputs

Analog Audio/Video Output(s): Included (via

A/V Remote Terminal)

Digital Audio/Video Output(s):

Yes (via USB)

USB Port(s): Hi-speed (2.0 compliant)
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s):

Included (via A/V Remote Terminal)

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Headphone Jack: Yes
Microphone Input: Yes
S

-Video Output(s): Available via A/V Remote

(cable not included)

HDMI™ Connection Output(s): Yes (mini)
Audio/Video Remote Terminal: Yes
Active Interface Shoe: Yes

Display

LCD Screen:

3.2" wide

touch panel Xtra Fine

LCD™

display (921k pixels)

Hardware

Viewfinder: Color Wide 16:9 (123K Pixels)
Microphone:

Built

-in Zoom Microphone

Flash: Yes
Memory Stick slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo™

Media

Manual / Auto Lens Cover: Auto
Assignable Dial:

Yes

S/S & Zoom button on LCD: Yes

Optics/Lens

35mm Equivalent:

49

- 588mm (4:3 Camera

Mode),40 - 480mm (16:9 Camera Mode)

Aperture:

F1.8-3.1

Exposure: Touch Panel
Filter Diameter:

37mm

Focal Distance:

4.9 - 58.8mm

Focus: Full range auto / Manual
Progressive Shutter Mode: Yes
Shutter Speed:

Auto, 1/30 - 1/250 (Scene

Selection Mode)

Optical Zoom:

12x

Digital Zoom:

150x

Lens Type: Carl Zeiss®

Vario

-Sonnar® T

Power

Power Consumption:

4.5W/4.8W/4.9W

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: Limited Warranty ---

1

Year Parts; 90 Days Labor

Software

Operating System Compatibility:

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

Supplied Software: Picture Motion Browser

Ver.3.0.00

Dimensions

Weight: 1 lb 6oz (650g) with Battery
Measurements:

3 3/8 x 3 x 5 1/2 inch

(83x76x138mm)

Supplied Accessories

Power Adapter/In-Camera Charger (AC-

L200)

InfoLITHIUM® Rechargeable Battery (NP-

FH60)

Remote Commander® Remote Control

(RMT-

835)

Handycam Station™ cradle (DRCA-

C200)
Component Video Cable
Multi A/V Cable (Stereo)
Application CD

-ROM w/ Driver
USB Cable
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UPC Code:

027242727755

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