Sony DCR-SX63 - Flash Memory Handycam Camcorder User manual

DCR-SX63
Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder
The ultra-compact DCR-SX63 features 16GB1 of embedded fl ash memory,
which can record up to 12 hours of video, 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 60x optical zoom
that lets you capture extremely tight shots, even from far away.
Zoom (60x Optical, 2000x Digital)
Ideal for sporting events, wildlife, or distance
shooting, the 60X optical zoom brings you
closer to the action, so you can capture
extremely tight shots, even from far away.
Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens
Features precision-ground optics to help
achieve the sharpness and contrast usually
found in larger lenses, plus SteadyShot® image
stabilization to help reduce blur caused by
camera shake.
2.7” Clear Photo™ LCD (230 K)
display3
Provides excellent viewing clarity with
improved resolution (230K pixels). 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.
Direct Copy to External HDD
Lets you copy videos from your camcorder
directly to an external hard disk drive (sold
separately)10, all without a computer. Your
camcorder can also access videos stored on
the external hard drive for playback on your
HDTV4, allowing you to utilize the camcorder’s
handy playback features.
Face Detection Technology
Recognizes faces and optimizes camera
settings when shooting videos and still images.
Faces get captured more clearly with more
natural-looking skin tones.
1/8" Advanced HAD® CCD sensor
Offering a 680K (gross) pixel resolution, delivers
stunning detail and clarity for exceptional
video and still image performance.
Film Roll / Face Index
Film Roll Index previews the beginning of
scenes and creates scene indexes set at
specifi ed display intervals. Face Index indexes
your video footage according to the faces
detected in each scene. When it’s time to play
back video, simply search for what you want
by selecting from among the detected faces
displayed in the index.
Media Card Slot
For convenient storage and sharing of your
images and videos, this model accepts
Memory Stick Duo™ / Memory Stick PRO
Duo™ / Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ media
and SD/SDHC media (sold separately).20
Additional Features:
• LED Video Light
• Direct Connection with DVDirect® Burner
(sold separately)
• Power On by LCD
• Dolby® Digital stereo recording with Built-in
Zoom Mic
• Sony® PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software9
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DCR-SX63
Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Dynamic Range Optimizer N/A
Image Stabilization SteadyShot® (In Movie Position)
x.v.Color™N/A
White Balance Auto / Outdoor / Indoor / Onepush (Touch Panel)
Fader Effects Yes
Scene Selection Mode(s)Auto, Twilight, Candle, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Land-
scape, Portrait, Spotlight, Sports, Beach, Snow
Face Index Yes
Film Roll Index Yes
Photo Capture from Movie Yes
Still Image Mode(s)JPEG
Slide Show Mode Yes
Easy Handycam No
One Touch Disc Burn Yes12
PhotoTV HD No
Multiple Language Display Yes
Smooth Slow Record No
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 x 2 1/4 x 4 1/8 inch (50 x 55 x 103mm)
Weight (Approx.)6oz (190g)
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
AC Adaptor AC-L200C/AC-L200D
Rechargeable Battery Pack InfoLITHIUM® (NP-FV30)
A/V Connecting Cable Yes
Clock Lithium (Installed)Yes
USB Cable Yes
Application Software (CD-ROM)PMB Ver.5.09
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
Tripod VCT-80AV, VCT-60AV, VCT-50AV, VCT-R640
Video Light HVL-10NH
GPS Unit GPS-CS3KA
FOOTNOTES
1. 16GB equals 16 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for system management and/or application fi les.
Available capacity is approximately 15.5GB.
3. Viewable area measured diagonally.
4. HDTV (sold separately) and supplied A/V Cable required for viewing on an HDTV.
9. Requires Microsoft Windows XP SP3/ Windows Vista SP2/Windows 7. Not supported by Mac OS.
10. Requires USB 2.0 connection via VMC-UAM1 cable (sold separately), AC power for camcorder, and hard
drive formatted in FAT-32. Connection via USB-hub not supported. External HHD/USB media should be less
than 2TB(Terabytes).
12. One Touch Disc Burn feature requires DVDirect burner or compatible PC with supplied PMB software
(sold separately).
20. When using movie mode Memory Stick PRO Duo with MARK2 (M2) logo, Memory Stick PRO-HG™, SD/SDHC
media (Class 4 or higher) are recommended.
Specifi cations
IMAGER
Imaging Device 1/8” Advanced HAD® (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD imager
Processor N/A
Imager Pixel Gross Size 680K
VIDEO
Video Actual 16:9 410K pixels
Video Actual 4:3 340K pixels
Video Resolution (Movie Quality)SD: 720 x 480
Video Signal System NTSC color
Video Format(s) Supported MPEG-2
STILL PICTURE
Still Actual 16:9 250K
Still Actual 4:3 340K
Still Picture Resolution 340K
Dual Record Resolution -
AUDIO
Audio Recording Format Dolby® Digital 2ch stereo
Microphone Built-in Zoom Microphone
MEDIA TYPE
Recording Media Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold Separately);
SD/SDHC Media20
Internal Memory 16GB1
RECORDING CAPACITY
Rec. / Playback with Internal
Memory HQ = up to 235 min., SP = up to 340 min. LP = up to 715 min.
OPTICS AND LENS
Lens Type Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®
35mm Equivalent 16:9 39 - 2340mm
35mm Equivalent 4:3 44 - 2640mm
Aperture F1.8 - 6.0
Exposure Control Yes (Touch Panel)
Filter Diameter (mm)N/A
Focal Distance (mm)1.8-6.0mm
Focus System Full Range Auto/Manual
Progressive Shutter Mode N/A
Shutter Speed Scene Selection, 1/60-1/4000; Candle Mode: 1/4 -1/500
Minimum Illumination 3 lux (1/30 Shutter Speed)
Optical Zoom 60x
Digital Zoom 2000x
DISPLAY
Display 2.7" Clear Photo™ wide touch screen LCD
View Finder No
HARDWARE
Flash No
Memory Card Slot Yes (Memory Stick PRO Duo media, SD/SDHC media20)
Manual / Auto Lens Cover Manual
S/S & Zoom Button on LCD Yes (Touch Panel)
INPUTS & OUTPUTS
Audio/Video Remote Terminal Video / S Video / Audio
Analog Audio/Video Output(s)Included (via A/V Remote Terminal)
Digital Audio/Video Output(s)No
USB Port(s)Yes (mini B/Hi-Speed)
HDMI™ Connection Output(s)No
Headphone Jack No
Microphone Input No
Active Interface Shoe No
CONVENIENCE
Face Detection Yes
Smile Shutter™ Mode No
Quick On Yes, Power On with LCD
BRAVIA® Sync Control for HDMI (CEC)No
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