The SONY Handycam DCR-SR42 is a digital video camcorder with a 40x optical zoom and 2000x digital zoom. It has a 2.0 inch LCD screen and comes in a silver color. The camcorder uses Memory Stick PRO Duo and Hard Disk Drive (HDD) as media formats. It also features a unit type and was manufactured in Japan. The package includes One NP-FH40 Battery and a Soft Carrying Case.

The camcorder powers up but the LCD Screen is Black, see photos.