With its remarkable 30GB capacity, Sony’s new DCR-SR100 Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Handycam captures hours of high-quality digital video without the need for extra media. Its impressive 3 Megapixel CCD and anti-reflective Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T* lens ensure spectacular image clarity, while the primary colour filter recreates the scene with vivid colour. Discover a new dimension in digital imaging with the outstanding performance and shooting power of the Hard Disk Drive Handycam camcorder from Sony.

Sony’s new Hard Disk Drive Handycam camcorder gives you the power to capture even more of your favourite and spontaneous moments. Record up to 21 hours of DVD quality video without the need for external or extra media. The DCR-SR100’s impressive storage capacity allows for extensive digital video recording directly to the Handycam camcorder’s internal hard disk drive. Create your own movie masterpiece or burn your digital videos directly to DVD with Sony Media Software included with the DCR-SR100 HDD Handycam. Share your favourite moments with Simple DVD Burn or archive your memories with Easy Video Backup. Sony’s easy and convenient video software gives you more ways to hold on to the moment. Sony’s new DVDirect VRD-MC1 records video and digital photos to DVD+R/+RW discs without using a PC. Connect the HDD Handycam or insert one of five popular memory card types to transfer and burn digital recordings. Use the USB 2.0 connection to archive video and photo DVDs on your PC or print images directly with any PictBridge compatible printer.

Sony’s 3-Dimensional Gravity Sensor and Shock Absorber extend the life of your new HDD Handycam. By automatically determining the shooting or drop angle of the camcorder every time it is in use, these unique technologies work together to protect the camcorder from damage if it is accidentally dropped or mishandled.

The DCR-SR100 Hard Disk Drive Handycam camcorder’s 1/3" Advanced HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD provides stunning detail and clarity to your digital video and still images. The Advanced HAD imager records your moments with enhanced performance, bringing them to a new level of visual beauty.

Experience the best of both worlds with Sony’s Hard Disk Drive Handycam camcorder. Capture stunning, high-resolution digital video and spectacular still images easily! With PictBridge™, you can also connect directly to any compatible printer without the need to install extra software. Use the Handycam LCD to select your desired prints and PictBridge does the rest!

Carl Zeiss has been at the forefront of optical development for over 150 years. The advanced, multi-layer optical coating system of the Vario-Sonnar T* Lens improves contrast while enhancing colour. Reducing ghosting and flare by 80%, its anti-reflective technology allows more light to pass through, helping to create a sharper image.

Create brilliant video with three dimensional audio thanks to the DCR-SR100 Hard Disk Drive Handycam’s built-in surround sound microphone. Encoded Dolby Digital 5.1 channel audio mimics the characteristics of a theatre or live performance, delivering a brilliant home theatre experience. Capture vibrant audio and hear what you’ve been missing.

Ideal for any shooting situation, the hybrid display features recording and zoom buttons on the LCD frame, giving you more control when shooting. Manually adjust exposure and focus with a tap of the screen. The swivelling display offers the flexibility to capture the scene at the perfect angle; while the Widescreen LCD lets you preview more of the picture.

The DCR-SR100 also comes equipped with a Built-In Flash, perfect for capturing spontaneous and dynamic digital still pictures at night or in dim areas. When using the digital still function, simply set the flash, point and shoot the DCR-SR100 in any light. The HDD Handycam camcorder automatically captures a clear and vivid image in the darkest environments.

Connect video lights or external microphones to your Sony DCR-SR100 HDD Handycam camcorder using the Active Interface Shoe. Never worry about hooking cables or extra connections. By automatically recognizing your HDD Handycam accessory, the Active Interface Shoe is always ready when you are, expanding your world of personal digital video recording.

Plus More Great Features:

10x Optical Zoom, 120x Digital Zoom Super SteadyShot® Super NightShot plus™ Digital Picture Effects Easy Handycam Button InfoLITHIUM™ Battery System Multi-Language Operation Click Here for information on Battery Life and Storage Capacity.

LENS / ZOOM

Carl Zeiss® Vario Sonnar® T* lens
Zoom Key (Lever/Button on LCD frame)
Zoom / Zoom Speed (Optical):  
   With Lever during Standby: 10x, variable (0.9-24.4 sec)
   With Lever during recording: 10x, variable (0.9-24.4 sec)
   With Button on LCD frame: 10x, 5.8sec
Digital Zoom1:20x (120x)
Selection of Digital Zoom Ratio (2 steps) (20x/120x)(Setup)
Precision Digital Zoom2
F: 1.8 - 2.9
f (Focal distance): 5.1 - 51mm
f (35mm conversion)(in "MOVIE" position): (16:9 MODE)3: 42.8 - 495mm; (4:3 MODE): 45 - 450mm
f (35mm conversion)(in "STILL" position)(16:9 MODE): 40.6 - 406mm; (4:3 MODE): 37 - 370mm
Filter Diameter: 30mm
NightShot (SW)
Auto Lens Cover
Super NightShot ("MOVIE" position)

CAMERA

Focus System: Full Range Auto/Manual
Manual Focus (Panel), Spot Focus (Touch Panel)
Auto Focus: Linear Mach AF
Interlace CCD Sensor with Advanced HAD™ Technology: 1/3" (5.9mm) 2,144H
Number of pixels: Gross: Approx. 3,310K Gross pixels
Number of pixels in "MOVIE" Rec position: 16:9 MODE: 2,057.3K Actual pixels; 4:3 MODE: 2,048K Actual pixels
Number of pixels in “STILL” Rec position: 16:9 MODE: 2,286.1K Actual pixels; 4:3 MODE: 3,048K Actual pixels.
Minimum Illumination: 5 lux; (without NightShot) 0 lux
White Balance: Auto / Outdoor / Indoor / One-Push (Setup)
One-Push Auto
Shutter Speed: 1/4 - 1/4000 sec (Colour Slow Shutter, Program AE, Super NightShot)
Auto: 1/60 - 1/250 sec
Manual: 1/4 - 1/10000 sec
Program AE: 1/60 - 1/4000 sec
Colour Slow Shutter: 1/4 – 1/100 sec
Super NightShot: 1/4 - 1/250 sec, Off (Menu)
Auto Shutter (Setup)
Colour Slow Shutter (Touch Panel)
Program AE4 (Setup): Portrait, Beach & Ski, Sports Lesson, Landscape, Spotlight, Sunset & Moon
14-bit DXP
Auto Non Flicker
Exposure Control (Touch Panel, 24 steps)
Backlight Compensation (Button)
Spot Meter
Iris Control / Gain Control (Auto Only / Auto Only)
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Self Timer
Fader5 (Touch Panel): Black, White, Overlap, Wipe
Camera Noise Reduction
16:9 Wide (High Quality)
16:9 Default
Clock Setting (Setup): World Clock (Area or Country SET); DST or Summer Time
Date/Time Auto Indication
SteadyShot (“MOVIE” position only): Electronic, Super SteadyShot
SteadyShot ON/OFF (Setup)

VIEWFINDER

Colour
Size: 0.3”
123K dots
Backlight Select6 (Normal/Bright; Setup)

AUDIO

Dolby Digital 2ch Recording (with Optional Mic)
Dolby Digital 2ch Playback
Dolby Digital 5.1ch Recording
Dolby Digital 2ch Down Mix Playback
Built-in 4ch Stereo Electric Condenser Microphone with Auto Wind Position
5.1ch Centre Mic Ready (with Optional Microphone)
Speaker
Speaker Volume Control (+/-; Touch Panel)
MIC Reference Level (Normal/Low)
External Surround MIC Setting (Stereo/4ch MIC)
Surround Monitor
Multi Sound Switch (HiFi Sound/Bilingual Switch/Setup)

RECORDER/PLAYER

Video Recording Format: MPEG2-PS
Line-In REC
Scan (+/-)
Next
Previous
Slow Playback
Visual Index
Selectable Number of Index (6/12; Zoom/Setup)
Date Index
Movie Quality: HQ (Average 9MBps): VBR; SP (Average 6Mbps): VBR; LP (Average: 3 Mbps): VBR
Linear Time Counter
Data Code (Rec Date/Time, Camera Information)
OSD On/Off Button
OSD Output (Line Out/LCD/Viewfinder)
TV Type Select
Playlist Edit: Add, Delete, Move
Original Edit: Delete
Playback Zoom (x1.1-5; Touch Panel + Zoom Lever)

INPUTS/OUTPUTS

Multi AV (Video In/Out / S Video In/ Out / Audio In/Out)
Remote (Stereo Mini/Mini)
USB Terminal (mini b/Hi-Speed)
DC IN

LCD SCREEN

Size: 2.7” WIDE (16;9 ratio)
Number of Pixels: 123,200 dots (560 x 220)
Hybrid LCD Monitor
Touch Panel
LCD On/Off7 (LCD Open/Closed Related)
Backlight On/Off (Button – Press & Hold)
Backlight Brightness Select8: Normal/Bright (Setup)
Upside Down/Mirror
Opening Angle: 90°
Turning Angles: Counter clockwise: 180°; Clockwise: 90°, For Monitoring:0°
Anti-glare treatment
Anti-Fingerprint Treatment
EVF ON with reversed LCD (Mirror Mode) 

REMOTE COMMANDER® CONTROL

Model: RMT-835
“MOVIE/STILL” Common: REC Start/Stop; Zoom
“MOVIE/STILL/PLAY/EDIT” Common: Cursor Key (4-Directional); Enter; Display
“STILL” Position: Photo
“PLAY/EDIT” Position: Playback; Stop; Next; Prev; Step (+/-); Scan/Slow; Pause; Visual Index; Data Code
Mode: DVD2

MULTI-LANGUAGE OPERATION

Menu/Warning Messages: English, Simplified English, Traditional Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese, Canadian French, Latin American Spanish, Korean
Default Language: English

OTHERS

Charge on Camcorder
One-Touch DVD Burn
Setup (Active Menu)
Start/Stop Button on LCD Frame
Zoom Button on LCD Frame
Wide Select Button
Auto Shut Off
Remote Sensor
Remote On/Off (Setup)
Beep Sound (On/Off; Setup)
Warning Message
Front Tally (On/Off; Setup)
InfoLITHIUM System
Disc/Battery Remaining Indicator
Battery Information
Demonstration Mode (Setup)
Easy Handycam
Weight (without Tape, Battery, etc.): 535g
Weight (with Battery)9: NP-FP50: 580g; NP-FP60: 615g; NP-FP70: 620g; NP-FP90: 670g; NP-FP71: 630g
Power Consumption: 3.9W (with Viewfinder); 4.3W (with LCD); 4.5W (with Viewfinder + LCD)
Power Requirements: 8.4V (AC Adapter); 7.2V (Battery)
Charge Time for 1-Hour Shooting (Floating Charge): 55 min.
Charge Time for 1-Hour Shooting (with AC-VQP10 AC Adapter): 36 min.
Dimensions (W x H x D): 82 x 69 x 149mm
Active Interface Shoe
Calibration (Setup)
Digital Picture Effects (Setup)10: Luminance Key; Old Movie;
Picture Effects (Setup)10: Mosaic, Monotone*, Sepia*, Pastel

DIGITAL STILL PICTURES

Default Recording Media: Hard Disk Drive
Recording Mode: Fine (1/4); Standard (1/10)
Recording Method: Progressive Shutter System; Frame REC
Image Sizes: 16:9 (2016 x 1134); 4:3 (2016 x 1512; 1600 x 1200; 640 x 480)
Compression: JPEG
DCF Compatible (Memory Stick® media)
Exif2.2
PictBridge™ Compatible
Date/Time
Continuous File Number REC
Image Delete (One/All/Date)
Burst REC: Normal (2016 x 1512: max3 / 1600 x 1200: max4 / VGA: max21); Auto Exposure Bracketing (3 Images)
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Playback Zoom: x.1.1-5 (Touch Panel + Zoom Lever)
Slideshow (Touch Panel)
Image Protect (One/Date)

DISC TOOLS

Format
Erase All Data (Full Format)

HDD DROP PROTECTION

Shock Absorber
3G Sensor
Video Stream Buffering
Drop Detection Sensor ON/OFF (Setup)

HARD DISK DRIVE

Capacity: 30G¹¹
Size: 45.72mm (1.8”)

FLASH LIGHT

Flash Modes: Auto, Forced, Prohibited (Button; with Menu, Anti-Red Eye On/Anti-Red Eye Off)
Red Eye Reduction (Setup)
Flash Level (High, Normal, Low)
Recommended Distance (in “STILL” Position): 0.3 – 2.7m

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

AC-L200 AC Adapter
NP-FP60 Rechargeable Battery Pack
RMT-835 Remote Commander®
AV Cable
Lithium Clock (Installed)
CR2025 Lithium Battery
ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder (CD-ROM)
USB Cable

REMARKS
1 The factory setting is "Off". "MOVIE" position only.  
2 "MOVIE" position only.  
3 In 16:9 mode, the focal length figures are actual resulting from wide angle pixel read-out. 
4 "Sports Lesson" invalid in "STILL" position.    
5 Not available in "STILL" position.  
6 Backlight brightness will automatically be set to "Bright" when connected to the AC adapter. 
7 LCD will be turned on/off in accordance with LCD open/close.  
8 Backlight brightness will automatically be set to "Bright" when connected to the AC adapter. 
9 Including a battery and a disc.  
10 Not available in "STILL" position. Options with * are available during playback. 
11. When measuring media capacity, 1GB equals 1 billion bytes (1MB = 1 million bytes), a portion of which is used for data management.