Sony HDR-CX190/B User manual

The easy-to-use HDR-CX190 ultra-lightweight Handycam®
camcorder records stunning 1920x1080p Full HD video and
5.3MP pictures. It’s stabilized 25X/30X Extended digital zoom lens
gets you closer to the action. And a back-illuminated Exmor R®
CMOS sensor allows you to capture stunning imagery in low light
conditions.
Bullets
• 1920x1080 Full HD Recording w/5.3MP still image
• Back-illuminated Exmor® CMOS sensor for superb low-light video
• SteadyShot® image stabilization w/ Active Mode
• Get the shots you want with wide angle Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®
lens
• 25x Optical/30x Extended Zoom to get even closer to the action
• 2.7” Clear Photo LCD™ display (230K)
• Event Browse groups video/stills by events automatically
• Highlight Playback creates movies with transitions for you
• Intelligent Auto (60 dierent scene combinations possible)
• Direct Copy to external HDD without PC13
• Built-in USB cable for easy le transfer/charge
• Large caliber speakers for immersive audio experience
Features
1920x1080p Full HD Recording w/5.3MP still image capture
The Sony® HDR-CX190 oers 1920 x 1080p high denition resolution letting you record your
memories in exceptional Full High Denition quality. With Dual Capture you can also take 5.3MP
still images while shooting HD movie.
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® CMOS 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.
SteadyShot® image stabilization w/ Active Mode
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
30x Extended Zoom to get even closer to the action
Extended Zoom works in conjunction with 25x optical zoom to get even closer to the action while
maintaining HD image quality.
2.7” Clear Photo LCD™ display (230K)
The 2.7” Clear Photo LCD™ screen displays sharp, bright, vivid images, letting you compose a
shot more easily -- even outdoors, while enabling you to change settings to best represent the
scene.
Built-in USB cable for easy le transfer/charge
HDR-CX190/B

Specications
Camera
Camera Type Digital HD Video
Camera Recorder
Imaging Sensor
Imaging Sensor
1/5.8” (3.1mm)
Back-illuminated
Exmor R® CMOS
Sensor
Processor BIONZ™ Image
processor
Pixel Gross Approx.1500K
pixels
Eective
Picture
Resolution
Approx.1310K
pixels(16:9)
Color Filter
System
RGB primary color
lters
Recording
Media Type
Memory Stick
PRO Duo ™ (Mark
2); Memory Stick
PRO-HG Duo ™;
SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Memory Card
(Class 4 or Higher)
Still Image
Mode JPEG
Still Image
Max Eective
Resolution 5.3 megapixels
Still Image Size
16:9
Movie mode:5.3
megapixels 16:9
(3072x1728);
Photo mode: 5.3
megapixels 16:9
(3072x1728)
Still Image Size
4:3
Movie mode:
4.0 megapixels
4:3 (2304x1728);
Photo mode: 4.0
megapixels 4:3
(2304x1728)
Video Format
HD: MPEG4-
AVC/H.264
AVCHD 2.0 format
compatible; STD:
MPEG2-PS
Video Mode
HD FX: Approx.
24Mbps / FH:
Approx. 17Mbps
/ HQ: Approx.
9Mbps / LP:
Approx. 5Mbps;
STD HQ: 9Mbps
Video
Resolution
Video Actual
(Pixel)
Approx.1310K
pixels(16:9),
Approx.980K
pixels(4:3)
Video Signal NTSC color, EIA
standards
Photo Capture
from Movie
2.1 megapixels
16:9 (1920x1080);
0.3 megapixels
4:3 (640x480); 0.2
megapixels pixels
16:9 (640x360)
Dual Record
5.3 megapixels
16:9 (3072 x 1728);
1.3 megapixels
16:9 (1536 x 864)
Audio Format
Dolby® Digital 2ch
Stereo, Dolby®
Digital Stereo
Creator
Microphone/
Speaker
Built-in Zoom
Microphone;
Monoral Speaker
Mic Level
Control Yes (2steps)
Still Image File
Format
DCF Ver. 2.0
compatible,
Exif Ver. 2.3
compatible,
MPF Baseline
compatible
Wind Position Yes(O/On)
Optics/Lens
Lens Type Carl Zeiss® Vario-
Tessar® Lens
Lens
Stabilization
SteadyShot®
image stabilization
w/ Active Mode
(wide to tele)
Aperture F1.8-3.2
Optical Zoom 25x
Digital Zoom 300x
Focal Length
(35mm
equivalent)
Movie Mode:
36mm - 1080mm
(16:9),44mm-
1320mm (4:3):
Photo Mode:
36mm - 900mm
(16:9), 44mm-
1100mm (4:3)
Minimum Focus
Distance
Approx. 1cm
(Wide), Approx.
80cm (Tele),
Approx. 39cm
(Tele Macro)
Extended Zoom 30x
The high-speed, built-in USB 2.0 cable allows for easy connection to your computer for charging
or le transfer without having to remember separate cables. It also ts conveniently into the
hand strap so it’s out of the way until you need it. Charging your camcorder is faster than ever
now through the USB; for every two minutes of charge time you get one minute of recording
time.
Intelligent Auto (60 dierent 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 nine distinct scene modes (60 dierent
combinations possible): Portrait/Baby/Tripod/Backlight/Landscape /Spotlight/Twilight/Macro/Low
light.
Event Browse groups photos/videos for you for easy reference
Event Browse conveniently groups your images and videos together for easier viewing. The date
range that Event Browse groups your pictures and videos is easily adjusted to suit your needs.
When used with the Highlight Playback feature, making and sharing a highlight reel from your
event is easy and fun.
Highlight Playback creates movies with transitions for you
Why spend hours editing your movies when you can let your camcorder do it for you? Highlight
Playback identies and compiles key scenes into a short, entertaining movie complete with music
and transitions. You can even pinpoint the exact scene you want to include in the highlight reel.
Direct Copy to external HDD without PC13
Store your memories in a whole new way with the ability to copy videos from your camcorder
directly to an external hard disk drive13 (sold separately), 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.

Focal Distance
f = 2.5mm -
62.5mm; f
=1/8inch - 2
1/2inch
Steady Shot
Mode:Active 43.2mm - 1080mm
LCD Display
LCD Type
2.7” Clear Photo
LCD(TM) display
(230K) Wide(16:9)
Angle
Adjustment
Opening Angle:
max. 90 deg.,
Turning Angle:
max. 270 deg.
Brightness
Control Yes (Menu)
Coverage 1
Grid Display Guide Frame
Focus Control
Focus System Contrast AF
AF Modes Auto / Manual
(Menu)
Focus Area Full range Focus
Exposure System
Metering
Modes Multi-segment
Exposure
Settings Auto
Scene Mode(s)
Auto/Night
Scene/Sunrise &
Sunset/Fireworks/
Landscape/
Portrait/Spotlight/
Beach/Snow
D-Range
Optimizer Yes
Noise
Reduction Yes
White Balance
Mode
Auto / Onepush /
Outdoor / Indoor
Minimum
Illumination
Standard: 11
lux (1/60 Shutter
Speed); Low Lux:
3 lux (1/30 Shutter
Speed)
Auto Iris Control F1.8 - F10
Backlight
Compensation Yes (Auto)
Gain Control Auto
LOW LUX Mode Yes
Drive System
Drive Mode
Photo Mode:
Single-shot / Self-
timer
Self-timer 10sec.(Still Image)
Shutter Speeds
Self-timer: Approx.
10sec. (Still
Image); Shutter
Speed (Standard):
1/60 - 1/10000;
Shutter Speed
Auto Control
Range: 1/8 -
1/10000; Scene
Selection: 1/8 -
1/10000; LOW LUX:
1/30 - 1/10000
Convenience Features
Quick On Yes (Power On by
LCD)
Manual / Auto
Lens Cover Manual
Fader Eect(s) White / Black
Date / Time
Stamp
Yes (Rec Date and
Time, Camera
info)
Erase/Protect Yes / Yes
Media/Battery
Indicator
Yes (recordable
time, free and
used media
space) / Yes
(recordable
time, remaining
capacity)
Still Image
Playback
Options Slide Show
Video Playback
Options
Highlight Playback
(HD Movie Only);
Highlight Playback
Save and Share
(Translate into STD
quality); Highlight
Scenario (Save/
Playback/Erase);
Highlight BGM
(Preinstalled 4
music les, Music
transfer)
Built-in USB
Cable
Yes (USB Charge
Available)
Multiple
Language
Display
English; Simplied
English; Brazilian
Portugese;
Canadian French;
Latin American
Spanish
One Touch Disc
Burn Yes (Menu)
View & Index Event
Advanced Features
Tracking Focus Yes
Face Detection Yes
Image
Stabilization
SteadyShot®
image stabilization
w/ Active mode
(Wide to Tele)
Intelligent Auto
Portrait/Baby/
Tripod/Backlight/
Landscape/
Spotlight/Twilight/
Macro/Low light
Priority Setting
(for Face
Detection)
Auto / Child
Priority / Adult
Priority
Smile Shutter™
technology
Dual Capture /
Always On / O
x.v.Color™ Yes
Interface
Memory Card
Slot
Memory Stick
PRO Duo™ and
SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
media compatible
SD Output
Composite
Video Out(A/V
connecting
cable(supplied)
HD Output HDMI Out (mini)
(sold separately)
USB Port(s)
TypeA, mini-AB/
USB2.0 Hi-speed
(mass-storage/
MTP)
BRAVIA® Sync™ Yes
PhotoTV HD Yes
Remote Jack
Integrated into
A/V Remote
terminal
A/V Remote
Terminal
Video / Audio /
Remote
DC IN Yes
HDMI Terminal Yes (mini)
Dimensions (Approx.)
Dimensions
(Approx.)
Approx.2 1/8inch
x 2 1/4inch x 4
1/2inch (Approx.
51mm x 56mm x
114mm)
Weights and Measurements
Weight
(Approx.)
Approx. 5.9oz
(168g)
Power
Power
Consumption
(in Operation)
HD: 2.1W; STD:
1.9W
Power
Requirements
6.8V/7.2 (battery
pack); 8.4V (AC
Adaptor)
Battery Type
InfoLITHIUM® with
AccuPower™
Meter System (NP-
FV30)
Soware
Supplied
Soware
PC: PlayMemories
Home Lite (built-
in; for PC only);
PlayMemories
Home (by
download);
Music Transfer(by
download);
MAC:Music
Transfer(by
download);
PlayMemories
Online
Uploader(by
download)
Operating
System
Compatibility
Windows XP SP3
* /Windows Vista
SP2 ** /Windows7 *
64-bit editions and
Starter (Edition)
are not supported.
The Windows
Image Mastering
API (IMAPI) Ver. 2.0
or later is required
to use the function
for creating discs.
** Starter (Edition)
are not supported.
Standard
installation
is required.
Operation is not
assured if the
above OS has
been upgraded
or in a multi-boot
environment.
Service and Warranty
Information

1. 1GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for data management functions
4. Requires HDTV and HDMI cable sold sep.
7. Map service provided by Google and subject to change without notice.
9. For PC: Requires Microso® Windows® XP SP3/ Windows Vista® SP2/Windows 7. For Mac: Requires Mac OSX (v10.5-10.7)
13. Requires via 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).
© 2012 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony is not responsible for typographic and photographic
errors. Features and specications are subject to change without notice. Sony, Steady Shot, and Clear Photo LCD are trademarks of Sony. Microso, Windows, and Windows Vista
are trademarks of Microso Corporation. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. All other trademarks are trademarks of their
respective owners. /Updated: January 12, 2012
Limited
Warranty Term
Limited Warranty
--- 1 Year Parts; 90
Days Labor
Weights and Measurements
Dimensions
(Approx.)
Approx.2 1/8inch
x 2 1/4inch x 4
1/2inch (Approx.
51mm x 56mm x
114mm)
Weight
(Approx.)
Approx. 7.5oz
(NP-FV30 (supplied
battery)); Approx.
7.9oz (NP-FV50);
Approx. 9.4oz (NP-
FV70); Approx.
12.9oz (NP-FV100)
Accessories
Optional
Accessories
Rechargeable
InfoLITHIUM
Batteries (NP-FV50
/ FV70 / FV100)
AC Adaptor /
Charger for V
series batteries
(AC-VQV10)
Travel Charger
(BC-TRV)
Tripod (VCT-80AV)
Supplied
Accessories
Rechargeable
Battery Pack (NP-
FV30) (1)
AC adaptor (1)
Power Cord (1)
A/V Connecting
Cable (1)
USB Connection
Support Cable (1)
operating guide
(1)