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Features for the Next Generation

Professional Videographer

With the DSR-250*, a wide range of features and functions enables you to capture the professional images you

require. The lightweight, shoulder-mount design, 1.5-inch B/W viewfinder and familiar control placement make

operating the DSR-250 a pleasure. A variety of additional features, including a swing-out 2.5-inch LCD monitor,

Super SteadyShot™ motion compensation function, an i.LINK™ interface and Memory Stick™ support are

incorporated, thus adding to the camcorder's versatility.

Three newly developed 1/3-inch CCDs and a 12-times zoom lens capture sharp, clear images. The DSR-250

supports both standard and mini-size cassettes, as well as both DVCAM™ and DV recording and playback,

providing even more flexibility to meet your individual shooting requirements.

* Two models of the DSR-250 are available: the DSR-250 for NTSC and the DSR-250P for PAL.

01 FEATURES

Camera Features

The Professional Picture Quality You Demand

Newly Developed 3CCD Camera System

The DSR-250 incorporates three 1/3-inch CCDs with 380,000

pixels (effective 340,000 pixels), while the DSR-250P incorporates

three 1/3-inch CCDs with 450,000 pixels (effective 400,000 pixels).

The camcorder has 530 lines of horizontal resolution, allowing you

to capture your subject in tremendous detail. The 1/3-inch size

also contributes to the high sensitivity and signal-to-noise ratio.

These CCDs are capable of both interlace scan, for moving

images, and progressive scan, for still images or shooting a

moving subject* and exporting a frame of the image as a still

picture to a PC.

* When recording moving

images in progressive scan

mode, the motion will

display some jitter since the

picture is read/output every

1/15 second (DSR-250) or

1/12.5 second (DSR-250P).

New 12x Zoom Lens/Optical Super SteadyShot

This newly developed 12x lens* with a 58 mm filter diameter allows

the DSR-250 to achieve high picture quality as a 1/3-inch CCD

camcorder. The DSR-250 also employs the Super SteadyShot

system. Horizontal and vertical movements are detected

independently by sensors. The prism system, located in the front

of the lens, adjusts and optically compensates for unsteadiness,

while maintaining high image quality.

* Digital zoom of 24x or 48x can be achieved by proper menu selection.

1.5-inch Black & White CRT Viewfinder and Supplied

Directional Microphone

The DSR-250 incorporates

the new DXF-801 1.5-inch

Black/White viewfinder for

greater resolution. This durable,

yet lightweight viewfinder

enables easier manual focussing

with its high resolution. A

directional microphone is

supplied with the DSR-250.

The input can be selected from LINE/MIC/MIC with +48 V

power supply.

Standard and Mini Cassette Compatibility

The VTR portion of the DSR-250 is designed to accommodate both

DVCAM and DV format standard and mini-size cassette tapes.

This allows you to record up to 184 minutes with a standard-size

DVCAM cassette and the freedom to record on any size DV cassette.

16-bit/12-bit PCM Digital Sound and

Audio Dub Capability

The DSR-250 records two channels of audio with the 48 kHz/16-bit

or 32 kHz/12-bit mode. On a pre-recorded tape with two channels

recorded in the 32 kHz/12-bit mode, it can dub an additional two

channels through the external mic input (XLR connectors or RCA

pin jacks, DVCAM recorded tape only).

Recording Features

High Quality Digital Recording

DVCAM/DV Recording

The DSR-250 uses the DVCAM format to offer professional video

and audio quality as well as high reliability. For professional editing,

an audio lock mode is used to synchronize the audio and video.

It is also capable of recording and playing back DV format tapes

(SP mode only)*.

* The transition from cut to cut may not be smooth when recorded in DV (SP)

format. In between scenes where the recording format is changed from DV to

DVCAM, or vice versa, transition may not be smooth. This is a normal and expected

phenomenon. Audio dubbing is NOT possible when recorded in DV (SP) format.

XLR Audio Inputs

In addition to the front XLR

input, the DSR-250 comes

with two XLR audio input

connectors for connecting

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02 FEATURES

200,000 dot LCD Monitor

The DSR-250 has a high-resolution color LCD monitor for

viewing the image being recorded, or checking playback on

location. The large LCD is helpful for setting the menu or audio

recording level, as well as monitoring the camera and audio

status while mounted on a tripod.

Manual Functions

In addition to fully automatic operation, the DSR-250 has

various functions that can be manually adjusted.

Operational Features

Convenient Features for Professional Results

Digital Program Editing

The DSR-250 is equipped with an i.LINK interface. The i.LINK

cable transmits both input and output signals, allowing the

DSR-250 to serve as an edit player or recorder, if necessary. With

the i.LINK connection, the DSR-250 can control a connected VCR

for synchronized recording (REC, REC PAUSE and STOP).

* i.LINK stands for IEEE 1394-1995 standards and their revisions.

is the logo for products that implement i.LINK.

DC Power Supply

The DSR-250 is equipped with light output (DC 12 V, max. 30 W), as

well as another external DC 12 V out for a variety of optional accessories.

Index Marking

An Index can be marked while recording with the camera or

recording from an external video source.

 Zoom

 Focus (switchable to full-auto)

 Iris (w/ring)

 Shutter speed

 Gain

 AE (Auto Exposure) Shift

 White Balance

 Custom Preset

(Color Level, Sharpness, White

Balance Shift, AGC Limit)

 ND Filters (1/4 and 1/32)

 Spotlight Button

 Backlight Button

 Digital Effects

(Still, Flash Motion, Luminance

Key, Trail, Old Movie)

 Audio Recording Level

 Zebra Patterns (100% or 70%)

 Guide Frame

(Vertical and Horizontal alignment

DSR-250/250P Specifications

Time Code Preset

The time code can be preset in H/M/S/F. The time code mode can be

selected between "rec-run" or "free run." User bits can also be set for

storage of time and alphanumeric data.

Title Function

When using a cassette with Cassette Memory, the titles can be set

and recorded in the Cassette Memory. This information is not

superimposed on the video signal, but is displayed during

playback. It can be used as an index later. The DSR-250 also has

a Tape Title function that displays a title on the tape during the first

five seconds of recording.

Fader

There are five fading modes: Black Fade (IN/OUT), Monotone Fade

(fade from Black & White to color), Overlap (last image becomes a

still image and overlaps into the new scene), Wipe and Dot.

Digital Still Camera Functions with Memory Stick

A Memory Stick can be directly inserted into

the DSR-250, providing a wide range of added

functions including Memory Photo for taking still photos* and

Memory Mix for combining still images with video images.

* Up to 988 still images can be stored on the optional 64 MB Memory Stick.

Lithium-ion Battery System

The DSR-250 incorporates the Lithium-ion battery system. The

power consumption of the DSR-250 is only 10.5 W (with

viewfinder). Recording time can be extended to a maximum of

nine hours with an optional BP-L90A battery.

Other Functions

date onto image, selected by menu)

input signals to DV signals)

drum after five minutes of inactivity)

(Electronically processed)

Filter Kit

PL Filter and Multi-coat Filter

Optional Accessories

Some of the following accessories may not be available in certain countries. For details, please contact your nearest Sony office.

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Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited.

Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

All non-metric weights and measures are approximate.

Sony, DVCAM, i.LINK, Memory Stick and

Super SteadyShot are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

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BP-L40/L60A/L90A

Lithium-ion Battery

VMC-IL4615/4635 (4-pin to 6-pin)

VMC-IL6615/6635 (6-pin to 6-pin)

i.LINK Cable

BC-L50

Battery Charger

AC-DN2A

AC Adaptor

VCL-HG0758

Wide Conversion Lens 0.7x

CCFD-3L (4-pin to 6-pin with lock)

CCF-3L (6-pin to 6-pin with lock)

i.LINK Cable

MSA-4A/8A/16A/32A/64A

IC Recording Media Memory Stick

MSAC-PC2

PC Card Adaptor for Memory Stick

MSAC-FD2M

Floppy Disc Adaptor for Memory Stick

BC-L100

Battery Charger

VCL-HG1758