DCR-SR60
Hard Disk Drive Camcorder - 30GB
With a 30 GB built-in Hard Disk Drive, the DCR-SR60 lets you capture up to 20 hours of video or nearly 10,000
still pictures in 1 Megapixel Digital Still Memory Mode. With on screen zoom and record buttons and a 2.7"
LCD Wide Touch Panel Swivel Screen, you’ll have complete control over every detail of your video.
1.0 Megapixel Advanced HAD™ CCD
Imager; 1070K Gross
1/5.5" 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.
12X Optical/800X 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, trueto-life color saturation and perfect
renditions of subtle tones.
Handycam® Station
Simply placing the camcorder on the
supplied Handycam Station cradle
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.
2.7" Wide Touch Panel SwivelScreen™ LCD
Display (123K Pixels)
The 2.7" Wide (16:9) 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, and the
widescreen format makes shooting in 16:9
mode and composing shots even easier.
Digital Still Memory Mode
Capture still images up to 1152x864
resolution, directly onto the internal 30GB
Hard Disk Drive for easy transfer to PCs for
emailing and printing via the computer.
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.
Analog Inputs
Record any analog NTSC source to digital
via the analog inputs. Perfect for archiving
analog tape recordings. This recorded
videocan then be transferred to your
computer for editing or duplicating onto a
DVD for easy sharing.
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-MC30 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 DVD Burn
Easily burn a DVD copy of your footage
using the supplied software. Simply connect
you DCR-SR60 to your PC via the Handycam
Station and supplied USB cable and press
the One Touch DVD 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-SR60
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.
Active Interface Shoe
Provides a location directly on the
camcorder to which one may add optional
accessories while providing power and twoway communication with those accessories.
Super NightShot® Plus Infrared System
On Screen Zoom and Record Buttons
Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes
InfoLithium® Battery with AccuPower™
Meter System
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DCR-SR60
Hard Disk Drive Camcorder - 30GB
1. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns 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 function.
©2006 Sony Electronics Inc.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. 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. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. All other trademarks are
property of their respective owners.
Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are
approximate.
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Specifications
General
Imaging Device: 1/5.5" 1070K Gross Pixels
CCD
Pixel Gross: 1070K
Recording Media: 30GB Hard Disk Drive
Recording and Playback Times: HQ: 7 hours,
SP: 10 hours, LP 20 hours
Video Actual: 670K Pixels (16:9), 690K Pixels
(4:3)
Still Actual: 746K Pixels (16:9), 1000K Pixels
(4:3)
Audio
Dolby® Digital Output: N/A
Recording System: Dolby Digital AC3 (2
Channel)
Convenience
USB Streaming: N/A
SteadyShot® Image Stabilization: Yes
(Super; 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: 7 Lux (0 Lux with
Super NightShot® Plus Infrared System)
Low Light Capability: Super NightShot®
Plus
Inputs and Outputs
Analog Audio/Video Input(s): Yes (Multi A/V)
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 High Speed Compliant
(Handycam Station)
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
Hardware
LCD: 2.7" (123K Pixels) Wide (16:9) Hybrid
Touch Panel SwivelScreen™ LCD Display
Lens Type: Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®
Viewfinder: N/A
Docking Station: Yes; Handycam Station
Microphone: Yes (Built-in)
Optics/Lens
35mm Equivalent: 46-628.5mm (16:9
Camera Mode), 48-576mm (4:3 Camera
Mode), 43.6-523.2mm (16:9 Memory
Mode), 40-480mm (4:3 Memory Mode)
Aperture: f1.8-f2.5
Exposure: Yes; Touch Panel (24 steps)
Filter Diameter: 30mm
Focal Distance: 3.0 - 36mm
Focus: Full Range Auto/Manual (Touch
Panel)
Progressive Shutter Mode: Yes
Shutter Speed: Auto, 1/4-1/4000 (AE Mode)
Optical Zoom: 12X
Digital Zoom: 800X
Resolution: 1MP
Power
Power Consumption: 2.8W/2.6W (LCD BL
On/ LCD BL Off)
Battery Type: InfoLithium® with
AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-FP50)
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: ImageMixer for Hard
Disk Drive Handycam® Camcorder
Video
Video Recording System: MPEG2 (SD)
Analog-to-Digital Converter: Yes
Format(s) Supported: Non-Removeable
Hard Disk Drive
Dimensions
Weight: 14oz. (390g) with supplied battery
Measurements: 2 3/4" x 2 7/8" x 4 5/8" (69 x
71 x 177mm)
Supplied Accessories
AC Power Adaptor/Camera Charger (AC-
L25)
InfoLithium® Rechargeable Battery (NP-
FP50)
Remote Commander® Remote Control
(RMT-835)
Handycam Station
A/V Cable (Stereo)
USB Cable
ImageMixer for Hard Disk Drive
Handycam® Camcorder (Application
Software, Drivers and Handbook)
Optional Accessories
Starter Kit (ACC-FP71)
Rechargeable InfoLithium® Batteries (NP-
FP50/FP71/FP90)
Travel Charger (BC-TRP)
UPC Code: 027242698970