Hard Disk Drive Camcorder - 30GB5

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DCR-SR62

With a 30 GB built-in Hard Disk Drive, the DCR-SR62 lets you capture up to 20 hours of stunning video (LP) with the 1 Megapixel CCD. With a 2.7" LCD Wide Touch Panel Hybrid LCD Monitor, youll have total control over every detail while the One Touch Disc Burn feature shares it all with the touch of a button.
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 ZeissVarioTessarLens 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. HandycamStation Simply placing the camcorder on the supplied Handycam Station cradle 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 LCD Display (123K Pixels)4 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. Memory Stick Duo Media Slot6 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 SteadyShotPicture 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 Interface3 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. DVDirectCompatibility 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-SR62 to your PC via the Handycam Station and supplied USB3 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-SR62 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 NightShotPlus Infrared System With Sony's Super NightShot Infrared System you can capture natual looking video, even when shooting in low light. Record subjects up to 20 feet away using the built-in infrared system, but without the overall monochrome color commone with earlier low-light recording systems. ADDITIONAL FEATURES Manual Focus On Screen Zoom and Record Buttons Scene Selection Modes Picture Effects Fader Effects InfoLithium Battery with AccuPower Meter System Battery Information Easy Handycam Button Tele Macro Function Multi-Language Menu

Specifications

General
Imaging Device: 1/6" 1070K Gross Pixels CCD Pixel Gross: 1070K Recording Media: 30GB5 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: 750K Pixels (16:9), 1000K Pixels (4:3)
Aperture: f1.8-3.2 Exposure: Yes; Touch Panel (32 steps) Filter Diameter: 30mm Focal Distance: 2.5-62.5mm; Telemacro Mode 380mm Focus: Full Range Auto/Manual (Touch Panel) Progressive Shutter Mode: Yes Shutter Speed: Auto, 1/60-1/4000 (Scene Selection Mode) Optical Zoom: 25X Digital Zoom: 2000X Resolution: 1MP
Dolby Digital Output: N/A Recording System: Dolby Digital AC3 (2 Channel)
Power Consumption: 3.0W (LCD) Battery Type: InfoLithium with AccuPower Meter System (NP-FH40

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: 4 Lux (0 Lux with Super NightShot Plus Infrared System) Low Light Capability: Super NightShot Plus
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

Convenience Features

Easy Operation: Yes Fader Effects: Black, White 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, Sepia Digital Picture Effect(s): Old Movie PictBridge Compatible: Yes
Video Recording System: NTSC color, EIA standards Analog-to-Digital Converter: Yes Format(s) Supported: MPEG2 (SD)

Dimensions

Weight: 14 oz (400g) with supplied battery Measurements: 2 7/8" x 2 7/8" x 4 5/8" (73x72x115mm)

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

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)3 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)

Optional Accessories

High Grade A/V Cable with S-Video (VMC-30FS) DVDirect - Video Only (VRD-VC30) UPC Code: 000000000000

Hardware

LCD: 2.7" Wide (16:9) Hybrid Touch Panel SwivelScreen LCD Display (123K Pixels)4 Lens Type: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Viewfinder: N/A Docking Station: Yes; Handycam Station Microphone: Yes (Built-in; Stereo)
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. 30GB means 30 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

Optics/Lens

35mm Equivalent: 41-1189mm (16:9 Camera Mode), 43-1075mm (4:3 Camera Mode), 39-975mm (16:9 Memory Mode), 36-900mm (4:3 Memory Mode)
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