Sony Electronics Inc.
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16530 Via Esprillo
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San Diego, CA 92127
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1.800.222.7669
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www.sony.com
High Definition, Hard Disk Drive Handycam
® camcorder
1. Viewable area measured diagonally.
2. Camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD
™
format. Using the enclosed PC software,
high definition footage can be copied onto DVD media. However, DVD media containing AVCHD
footage should not be used with DVD based players or recorders, as the DVD player/recorder may
fail to eject the media and may erase its contents without warning. DVD media containing AVCHD
footage may be played on a compatible Blu
-
ray Disc™ player/recorder or other compatible device.
3. DVD media/formats are not universally compatible.
4. HD viewing requires a Sony HD connector cable or HD Cyber
-
shot Station®
cradle and HDTV. All sold
separately.
5. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection.
The i.LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications, operating system and
compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may notcommunicate with each
other
6. Not all products with USB connectors may communicate with each other due to chipset variations.
7. Actual battery life will vary based on product settings, usage patterns, battery and environmental
conditions.
8. Compatible BRAVIA®
HDTV and special TV settings are required. Further details are available in the
BRAVIA®
TV instruction manual.
9. 40GB means 40 billion bytes. Available storage capacity may vary and a portion of the memory is
used for data management functions.
10. Requires BRAVIA Sync feature in each product. Please refer to owner
’
s manual to determine
compatibility.
11. HD viewing requires HDTV and HD component cable, both sold separately.
11. HD viewing requires HDTV and HD component cable, both sold separately.
©2007 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Clear Photo, ClearVid,
Handycam, i.LINK, InfoLITHIUM, like.no.other, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, NightShot,
Remote Commander and SteadyShot are trademarks of Sony. Carl Zeiss and Vario
-
Sonnar are
trademarks of Carl Zeiss. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. 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
Please visit the Dealer Network for more information at
www.sony.com/dn
Specifications
General
Imaging Device:
1/5" ClearVid
™ CMOS
sensor (with Exmor™ technology)
Pixel Gross:
2360K
Recording Media:
40GB
Non-Removable
Hard Disk Drive, Memory Stick Duo™
Media, Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
Recording and Playback Times: High
Definition: FH = 4 hours 50 min. HQ = 9
hours and 40 min. SP = 11 hours and 50
min. LP = 15 hours and 10 min. Standard
Definition: HQ = 9 hours and 40 min. SP =
14 hours and 30 min. LP = 27 hours and 40
min. When using 8GB Memory Stick PRO
Duo™ Media (sold separately): High
Definition: FH = up to 55 min., HQ = up to
115 min. SP = up to 140 min., LP = up to 180
min. Standard Definition: HQ = up to 115
min., SP = up to 170 min., LP = up to 5
hours 25 min.
Video Actual:
1120K Pixels (4:3), 1490K Pixels
(16:9)
Still Actual:
1990K Pixels (4:3), 1490K Pixels
(16:9)
Processor:
BIONZ
™ image processo
Video Resolution:
1920 x 1080
Still Picture Resolution:
4 megapixel
Audio
Audio Format:
Dolby
®
Digital 5.1
Convenience
USB Streaming:
N/A
SteadyShot® Image Stabilization: O.I.S.
Accessory Shoe: Yes (Active Interface Shoe)
White Balance: 5 lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON,
1/30 Shutter Speed )
Memory Stick PRO™
Media Compatibility:
Tested to support up to 8GB media
capacity; does not support high speed
transfer function; does not support
Access Control security function.
Still Image Mode(s):
JPEG
Minimum Illumination: 8lux(Auto Slow Shutter
ON, Shutter Speed 1/30)
Face Detection: Yes
Hybrid:
Yes
Hybrid Plus:
N/A
Quick On: Yes
Dual Record: Yes
Convenience Features
Easy Operation: Yes
Multiple Language Display: Yes
Slide Show Mode: Yes
Scene Mode(s): Auto, Twilight, Twilight
Portrait, Candle, Sunrise & Sunset,
Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait (Soft
Portrait), Spotlight, Beach, Snow
Picture Effect(s): Monotone, Pastel, Sepia
Digital Picture Effect(s): Old Movie
PictBridge Compatible: Yes
Dynamic Range Optimizer: Yes
Low Light Capability:
S
-
NS
Fader Effect(s): Black, White
Face Index: Yes
Film Roll Index: Yes
Photo Capture from Movie: Yes
Dubbing Button: Yes (Camera body &
Handycam Station)
x.v.Color™ : Yes
BRAVIA® Sync™ : Yes
Video
Format(s) Supported:
HD: MPEG4 AVC/H.264
SD: MPEG2
Video Signal:
NTSC color, EIA standards
Video Features
PhotoTV HD: Yes
Inputs and Outputs
Analog Audio/Video Output(s): Included (via
A/V Remote Terminal)
Digital Audio/Video Output(s):
Yes (via USB)
USB Port(s):
Hi
-speed (2.0 compliant)
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s):
Included (via A/V Remote Terminal)
S
-Video Output(s): Available via A/V Remote
(cable not included)
HDMI™ Connection Output(s): Yes (mini)
Audio/Video Remote Terminal: Yes
Active Interface Shoe: Yes
Display
LCD Screen:
2.7"
wide touch panel Clear
Photo™ plus (211k pixels)
Viewfinder:
N/A
Hardware
Microphone:
Built
-in Zoom Microphone
Flash: Yes
Memory Stick slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo™
Media
Manual / Auto Lens Cover: Auto
Assignable Dial:
N/A
S/S & Zoom button on LCD: Yes
Optics/Lens
35mm Equivalent:
49
- 735mm (4:3 Camera
Mode), 40 - 600mm (16:9 Camera Mode)
Aperture:
f1.8
-
2.6
Exposure: Touch Panel
Filter Diameter:
30mm
Focal Distance:
3.1
-
46.5mm
Focus: Full Range Auto, Manual (Touch
Panel)
Progressive Shutter Mode: Yes
Shutter Speed:
Auto, 1/30
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1/250 (Scene
Selection Mode)
Optical Zoom:
15x
Digital Zoom:
180x
Lens Type: Carl Zeiss®
Vario
-Sonnar® T
Power
Power Consumption: 4.5W (VF/LCD)
Battery Type: InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™
Meter System (NP-
FH60)
Power Requirements: 7.2V (battery pack);
8.4V (AC Adaptor)
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term: 1 Year Parts; 90 Days
Labor
Software
Operating System Compatibility:
Microsoft®
Windows® 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP
Professional, Windows Vista
Supplied Software: Picture Motion Browser
Ver.3.0.00
Dimensions
Weight: 1 lb 3oz (560g) with Battery
Measurements:
3 1/4 x 3 x 5 1/8 inch
(81x76x129mm)
Supplied Accessories
Power Adapter/In-Camera Charger (AC-
L200)
InfoLITHIUM® Rechargeable Battery (NP-
FH60)
Remote Commander® Remote Control
(RMT-
835)
Handycam Station™ cradle (DRCA-
C200)
Component Video Cable
Multi A/V Cable (Stereo)
Application CD
-ROM w/ Driver
USB Cable
Enjoy Handycam DVD
UPC Code:
027242727779