Sony HDR-SR1 Brochure

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HDR-SR1
 
High Definition
 
 
  
It’s the industry’s first AVCHD™  camcorder that records high-definition to a hard disk drive. Record in high-definition and 
standard definition. 2.1 ClearVid™  CMOS Sensor requires less power than traditional CCD imagers, supplying longer battery 
performance.
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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 
1080 lines of horizontal resolution - HD; 530 
lines of horizontal resolution - SD) 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® Vario-
Sonnar® T* Lens
Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced optical 
multi-layer coating for increased contrast. 
This results in vivid image brilliance, true-to-
life 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 HDR-SR1 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.
3.5" Wide (16:9) Touch Panel Hybrid Clear 
Photo™  LCD plus Display (211K Pixels)  
The 3.5" Wide (16:9) LCD screen provides 
excellent viewing clarity with improved 
resolution. The high resolution 211K pixel 
LCDscreen 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.
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.
Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory 
Stick Duo™  Media  
Capture still images up to 2304x1728 (4:3)
resolution, directly onto Memory Stick 
Duo™  Media for easy transfer to PCs for 
emailing, printing or sharing with other 
compatible Memory Stick® devices.
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 
HDR-SR1 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 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 storage and/or 
playback device.
One Touch Wide Angle Shooting
With just a touch of a button (Menu) easily 
switch between 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios 
for recording.
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.
Active Interface Shoe
Provides a location directly on the 
camcorder to which one may add optional 
accessories while providing power and two-
way communication with those accessories.
Super NightShot® Infrared System
With Sony's NightShot Infrared System you 
can capture natural looking video, even 
when shooting in low light. Record subjects 
up to 20 feet away using the built-in 
infrared system.
Dual Record
While recording video in High Definition 
(HD) you have the ability to capture a 2.3 
Megapixel (16:9) still image directly to 
Memory Stick Duo™  Media. While recording 
in Standard Definition you have the ability 
to capture a 1.7 Megapixel (4:3) still image 
directly to Memory Stick Duo media.
Easy PC Backup
Easily back up your footage (HD or SD) to 
your PC using the supplied software. The 
footage will be stored on your PCs hard 
drive for archiving purposes and viewing at 
a later time; the footage is stored by date 
for easy playback. In addition, only new 
footage is tranferred to your PC each time 
you Backup your footage.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
One Touch DVD Burn
Manual Focus
Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes
Picture Effects
Fader Effects
InfoLITHIUM® Battery with AccuPower™  
Meter System
Battery Information
Easy Handycam Button
Multi-Language Menu 
Tele Macro Function