Sony Handycam HDR-CX700V User manual

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HDR-CX700V
High Defi nition Handycam® Camcorder
With its “Exmor R” CMOS sensor, the HDR-CX700V Handycam camcorder
delivers superb low-light capabilities. Enhanced manual controls and
24p/60p recording options provide the precision you need for shooting
professional-quality HD videos. Cinematone technology lets you capture
stunning videos with deeper, more fi lm-like color tones.
1920x1080 Full HD 60p Recording
w/12MP still image capture
The Sony® HDR-CX700V offers 1920x1080 high
defi nition resolution letting you record your
memories in exceptional Full High Defi nition
quality. Capable of 60p recording with
playback via HDMI™ (cable sold separately)
to an HDTV providing stunning clarity and
incredibly detailed and smoother playback
of your memories.
96 GB1 embedded Flash Memory
for up to 39 hours of recording
The built-in 96 GB1 embedded Flash memory
can record and store up to 39 hours of high
defi nition video footage (HD LP mode).*
Manual Control (Iris/Shutter/
Exposure/White Balance)
Get the most out of your camcorder with
enhanced manual controls. The assignable
dial allows for control of focus, exposure,
white balance, iris, and shutter speed.
Cinematone and 24p recording
for cinematic quality video
For extra control over image expression,
Cinematone technology is used to deepen
the color and recreate fi lm-like color tones.
Combined with 24p recording, you’ll have
some of the tools you need to fulfi ll your need
for cinematic expression.
Advanced controls with expanded
focus, zebra, and peaking
The HDR-CX700V provides advanced capture
and control features that are often considered
the domain of professional cameras including
expanded focus for precise manual focus
control, zebra and peaking for precision focus
and exposure adjustments.
Wide Angle G lens to capture
everything you want
Experience the pinnacle of Sony lens
technology with the professional-quality G Lens.
Engineered for superior optical performance,
Sony® G lenses deliver brilliant, accurate color
reproduction and sharp, amazingly detailed
images. In addition, the 26.3mm focal length
offers a broader perspective for enhanced
wide angle shooting.
Back-illuminated “Exmor R” CMOS
sensor for superb low-light video
Experience stunning low-light sensitivity
with improved image clarity and drastically
reduced grain with Sony’s back-illuminated
“Exmor R” CMOS sensor. Designed for
compact cameras and camcorders, the
“Exmor R” sensor relocates the photo diodes
above the support circuitry, maximizing the
light gathering area per pixel so you can shoot
with better results in lower lighting conditions.
Optical SteadyShot™ image
stabilization w/Active Mode
Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with
Active Mode compensates for greater degrees
of camera shake to deliver stunningly smooth
video from wide angle to full telephoto
shooting. In addition, innovative 3-Way
Shake-Canceling adds electronic roll stability
for even smoother video capture.
Additional Features:
• 14x Extended Zoom to get even closer to
the action
• 3.0” touch-screen Xtra Fine LCD™ display
(921K) w/TruBlack™ technology
• Color EVF (0.2” 201K) crisp clear video
monitoring
• Tracking Focus follows selected subjects
• 5.1ch Surround mic for vivid and dynamic
surround sound
• Wind noise reduction for clear voice recording
• Expanded recording/monitoring
with mic/headphone jack
• Active Interface Shoe to attach
intelligent accessories
• Event Browse groups video/stills by
events automatically
• Highlight Playback creates movies with
transitions for you
• Built-in GPS
• NightShot®technology
• Direct Copy to external hard drive without PC13
• Built-in USB Cable & pre-installed PMB portable
High Defi nition
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HDR-CX700V
High Defi nition Handycam® Camcorder
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Face Detection Yes
Smile Shutter™ Mode Dual Capture/Always On/Off
Quick On Yes, Power On with LCD
BRAVIA® Sync Control for HDMI (CEC)Yes5
Dynamic Range Optimizer Yes
Image Stabilization Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization
w/Active mode (Wide to Tele)
x.v.Color™Yes
White Balance Auto/Onepush/Outdoor/Indoor
Fader Effects White/Black
Scene Selection Mode(s)Auto/Twilight/Twilight Portrait(Photo Mode only)/Sunrise &
Sunset/Fireworks/Landscape/Portrait/Spotlight/Beach/Snow
Event Browse Yes
Photo Capture from Movie Yes
Still Image Format(s)JPEG
Slide Show Mode Yes
One Touch Disc Burn Yes (Menu)
PhotoTV HD Yes8
Multiple Language Display Yes
Smooth Slow Record Yes
GPS Yes
Direct Copy Yes13
POWER
Power Consumption 3.0W (HD), 2.8W (STD) (EVF)
Supplied Battery Type InfoLITHIUM® (NP-FV50)
Power Requirements 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
DIMENSIONS
Dimensions (Approx.)2 1/2” x 2 7/8” x 5 1/2” (62mm x 72.5mm x 139mm)
Weight (Approx.)14oz (395g)
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
AC Adaptor Yes
Rechargeable Battery Pack InfoLITHIUM® (NP-FV50)
Remote Commander® control unit RMT-835 with Battery
Power Cord Yes
Component Video Cable Yes
Composite Video Cable Yes
USB Cable Yes
Lens Hood Yes
Application Software (CD-ROM)PMB Ver.5.59
SUGGESTED ACCESSORIES
Rechargeable InfoLITHIUM
Batteries NP-FV50/FV70/FV100
Starter Kit ACC-FV70, ACC-FV50A, ACC-HDV7
AC Adaptor/Charger for
V series batteries AC-VQV10, AC-L200, BC-TRV, AC-UP100
Lens VCL-HGA07B, VCL-HGE08B, VLC-HC1737C
Water Housing SPK-HCG
Tripod VCT-80AV, VCT-60AV, VCT-50AV, VCT-R640, VCT-R100
Video Light HVL-10NH, HVL-HFL1, HVL-HL1, HVL-HIRL
DVDirect® Recorder VBD-MA1, VRD-MC6, VRD-P1
FOOTNOTES
*Capacity will vary based on type and complexity of image recorded.
1. 96 GB equals 96 billion bytes. A portion of the total storage is used for system management and/or
application fi les.
5. Requires HDMI connection to BRAVIA Sync or Theatre Sync enabled HDTV.
8. Requires compatible BRAVIA® HDTV and cable (sold separately).
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).
Specifi cations
IMAGER
Imaging Device 1/2.88” back-illuminated “Exmor R” CMOS Sensor
Processor BIONZ® image processor
Imager Pixel Gross Size 6650K
VIDEO
Video Actual 16:9 Approx. 6140K pixels
Video Actual 4:3 Approx. 4600K pixels
Video Resolution (Movie Quality)HD: 1920x1080/60p, 24p, 60i (FX,FH), 1440x1080/60i (HQ,LP),
STD: 720x480/60i
Video Signal System HD: HDTV 1080/60p, 24p, 60i; STD: NTSC color, EIA standards
Video Format(s) Supported HD: MPEG4-AVC/H.264 AVCHD™ format compatible
(1080/60p: original format); STD: MPEG2-PS
STILL PICTURE
Still Actual 16:9 12.3 megapixels (4672x2628)
Still Actual 4:3 9.2 megapixels (3504x2628)
Still Picture Max Resolution 12.3MP
Dual Record Resolution 12.3 megapixels 16:9 (4672x2628)
AUDIO
Audio Recording Format Dolby® Digital 5.1ch, Dolby® Digital 5.1 Creator, 2ch Stereo
Microphone Built-in Zoom Microphone
MEDIA TYPE
Recording Media Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media (sold separately);
SD/SDHC media (sold separately)
Internal Memory Flash Memory 96 GB1
RECORDING CAPACITY
Record Time with
Internal Memory*
HD PS: Approx. 7h 50m
HD FX: Approx. 9h 15m
HD FH: Approx. 12h 35m
HD HQ: Approx. 22h 15m
HD LP: Approx. 38h 20m
STD HQ: Approx. 23h 00m
OPTICS AND LENS
Lens Type G Lens
35mm Equivalent 16:9 26.3mm - 263mm
35mm Equivalent 4:3 32.2mm - 322mm
Aperture F1.8 - F3.4
Exposure Control Yes (Manual Dial)
Filter Diameter (mm)37mm
Focal Distance (mm)3.8mm - 38mm
Focus System Contrast AF
Shutter Speed Auto: 1/8-1/1500; STD: 1/60 - 1/1500;
Iris Control: 1/60 - 1/10000; Manual: 1/8 - 1/10000;
Minimum Illumination 11 lux (1/60 Shutter Speed)
Optical Zoom 10x
Digital Zoom 120x
Extended Zoom 14x
DISPLAY
Display 3.0” Xtra Fine LCD™ display (921K) Wide (16:9)
w/TruBlack™ technology
View Finder Yes (0.2” Color 201K dots)
HARDWARE
Flash Built-in 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/Component Out/Remote
Digital Audio/Video Output(s)HDMI™
USB Port(s)Yes (mini B/Hi-Speed)
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr)
Output(s)A/V terminal
HDMI™ Connection Output(s)Yes (mini)
Headphone Jack Stereo Minijack
Microphone Input Stereo Minijack
Active Interface Shoe Yes (Active Interface Shoe)
High Defi nition
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