Sony DCR-SX45 Handycam® User manual

DCR-SX45
Standard Defi nition Handycam® Camcorder
The ultra-compact DCR-SX45 features a 3.0” touch-screen LCD (230K),
a built-in LED video light, as well as a professional-quality Carl Zeiss®
Vario-Tessar® lens, which delivers sharp, high-resolution images and
powerful 70x extended zoom that lets you capture extremely tight
shots, even from far away.
70x Extended Zoom to get
even closer to the action
Extended Zoom works in conjunction with 60x
optical zoom to get even closer to the action
while maintaining image quality.
Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens
The professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-
Tessar lens designed specifi cally for compact
camcorders. Precision ground optics help
maintain the sharpness and contrast of larger
lenses, and SteadyShot™ image stabilization
helps reduce blur caused by camera shake.
3.0” Clear Photo LCD Plus™
display (230K)
The 3.0” Clear Photo LCD Plus™ display
provides exceptional viewing clarity with
230K pixels resolution. The display rotates up
to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles,
as well as provides sharp, detailed images
for monitoring or playback. The convenient
touch panel allows easy access to menus
and additional functionality such as spot
focus and spot metering.
SteadyShot® image stabilization
with Active Mode
Steadyshot image stabilization with Active
Mode allows for a greater degree of image
stabilization giving you more stable video.
Intelligent Auto (36 different
scene combinations possible)
Intelligent Auto mode goes a step beyond
traditional auto modes by analyzing your
shot and then automatically selecting the
appropriate settings from seven distinct scene
modes (36 different combinations possible):
Landscape, Backlight, Twilight, Spotlight,
Macro, Portait, Tripod.
Dolby® Digital stereo recording
with Built-in Zoom Mic
The built-in zoom microphone focuses audio
recording on your subjects with the camera’s
zoom lens, helping memories ring true with
clear dialogue and crisp, discrete sounds.
Face Detection to keep
faces in focus
Face Detection technology recognizes faces
and optimizes camera settings for both video
and still images, so faces are captured more
clearly and skin tones look more natural.
Built-in LED video light
The DCR-SX45 features an LED light that can
assist in low-light situations giving you more
fl exibility when capturing your video.
Additional Features:
• Built-in USB cable for easy fi le transfer/charge
• Direct Copy to external HDD without PC13
• Includes Sony PMB (Picture Motion Browser)
and PMB Portable software9
• Auto Lens Cover
Standard Defi nition
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DCR-SX45
Standard Defi ntion Handycam® Camcorder
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Face Detection Yes
Smile Shutter™ Mode -
Quick On Yes, Power On with LCD
Dynamic Range Optimizer -
Image Stabilization Electrical SteadyShot® image stabilization
w/Active mode (Wide to Tele)
x.v.Color™-
White Balance Auto/Onepush/Outdoor/Indoor
Fader Effects White/Black
Scene Selection Mode(s)Auto/Twilight/Candle/Sunrise & Sunset/Fireworks/
Landscape/Portrait/Spotlight/Sports/Beach/Snow
Event Browse -
Photo Capture from Movie Yes
Still Image Format(s)JPEG
Slide Show Mode Yes
Multiple Language Display Yes
Smooth Slow Record -
Direct Copy Yes13
POWER
Power Consumption 1.8W
Supplied Battery Type InfoLITHIUM® (NP-FV30)
Power Requirements 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
DIMENSIONS
Dimensions (Approx.)2 1/8” x 2 1/4” x 4 7/8” (52.5mm x 57mm x 123.5mm)
Weight (Approx.)8.1oz (230g)
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
AC Adaptor Yes
Rechargeable Battery Pack InfoLITHIUM® (NP-FV30)
Power Cord Yes
Component Video Cable Yes
Composite Video Cable Yes
USB Cable Yes
Application Software (CD-ROM)PMB Ver.5.59
SUGGESTED ACCESSORIES
Rechargeable InfoLITHIUM
Batteries NP-FV50/FV70/FV100
Starter Kit ACC-FV70, ACC-FV50A
AC Adaptor/Charger for
V series batteries AC-VQV10, BC-TRV
USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM1
Case LCS-U20, LCS-U30, LCS-X20, LCS-VA15/B, LCS-BBD/B, /R, /L
Tripod/Grip VCT-R100, VCT-60AV, VCT-50AV, GP-AVT1
Water Housing SPK-CXB
DVDirect® Recorder VRD-MC6, VRD-P1
FOOTNOTES
9. Requires Microsoft® Windows® XP SP3/ Windows Vista® SP2/Windows 7. Not supported by Mac® OS.
13. Requires VMC-UAM1 cable (sold separately), AC power for camcorder, and hard drive formatted in FAT-32.
USB-hub not supported. External HHD/USB media should be less than 2TB (Terabytes).
IMAGER
Imaging Device 1/8” type Advanced HAD® CCD Imager
Processor Sony® image processor
Imager Pixel Gross Size 680K
VIDEO
Video Actual 16:9 Approx. 410K pixels
Video Actual 4:3 Approx. 470K pixels
Video Resolution (Movie Quality)720x480/60i
Video Signal System NTSC color, EIA standards
Video Format(s) Supported MPEG2-PS
STILL PICTURE
Still Actual 16:9 230K pixels 16:9 (640x360)
Still Actual 4:3 307K pixels 4:3 (640x480)
Still Picture Max Resolution 470K pixels
Dual Record Resolution -
AUDIO
Audio Recording Format Dolby® Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator
Microphone Built-in Zoom Microphone
MEDIA TYPE
Recording Media Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media (sold separately);
SD/SDHC media (sold separately)
Internal Memory -
OPTICS AND LENS
Lens Type Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® Lens
35mm Equivalent 16:9 39mm - 2340mm
35mm Equivalent 4:3 38mm - 2280mm
Aperture F1.8 - F6.0
Exposure Control Yes (Touch Panel)
Filter Diameter (mm)37mm
Focal Distance (mm)1.8mm - 108mm
Focus System Contrast AF
Shutter Speed Auto: 1/4-1/4000; STD: 1/60 - 1/500
Minimum Illumination 3 lux (1/30 Shutter Speed)
Optical Zoom 60x
Digital Zoom 2000x
Extended Zoom 70x
DISPLAY
Display 3.0” Clear Photo LCD Plus™ display (230K) Wide (16:9)
View Finder -
HARDWARE
Flash -
Memory Card Slot Yes (Memory Stick PRO Duo media, SD/SDHC media)
Manual / Auto Lens Cover Auto
S/S & Zoom Button on LCD Yes (Touch Panel)
INPUTS & OUTPUTS
Audio/Video Remote Terminal Video/S Video/Audio/Remote
Digital Audio/Video Output(s)-
USB Port(s)Yes (mini B/Hi-Speed)
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr)
Output(s)A/V terminal
HDMI™ Connection Output(s)-
Headphone Jack -
Microphone Input -
Active Interface Shoe -
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