Sony HDR-CX210/B User manual

Capturing incredible 1920x1080p Full HD video is fun with easy-to-
use 2.7” touchscreen. The HDR-CX210 Handycam® camcorder’s
stabilized 25X/30X Extended digital zoom lens gets you closer to
the action. And a back-illuminated Exmor® CMOS sensor allows
you to capture stunning imagery in low light conditions.
Bullets
• 1920x1080 Full HD Recording w/5.3MP still image capture
• 8GB1 embedded Flash Memory for up to 3 hours of recording
• Back-illuminated Exmor R® CMOS sensor for superb low-light video
• SteadyShot® image stabilization w/ Active Mode
• Get more of 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” touch-screen Clear Photo LCD™ display (230K)
• Built-in USB cable for easy le transfer/charge
• Tracking Focus follows selected subjects
• 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
• Large caliber speakers for immersive audio experience
Features
1920x1080 Full HD Recording w/5.3MP still image capture
The Sony® HDR-CX210 oers 1920 x 1080 high denition resolution letting you record your
memories in exceptional Full High Denition quality. Capable of 60i recording and playback via
HDMI™ and compatible HDTV4 providing stunning clarity and incredibly detailed and smoother
playback of your memories.
8GB embedded Flash Memory for up to 3 hours of recording1
The built-in 8GB1 embedded Flash memory can record and store up to 3 hours of high denition
video footage (HD LP mode).
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.
Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens
HDR-CX210/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)
The professional-quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens is designed speci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.
2.7” touch-screen Clear Photo LCD ™ display (230K)
The 2.7” Clear Photo LCD™ touch-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
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.
Tracking Focus follows selected subjects in/out of the frame
Tracking Focus works as an extension of Face Detection to allow you to select an object with a
touch of the LCD and have the focus follow the selected object, even if it leaves the frame and
returns.
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.
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.
Wind noise reduction for clear voice recording
Wind Reduction reduces noise and interference that is produced when wind passes over the
microphone, giving you a clearer and more enjoyable sound experience.
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.

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
Video Mode HD
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
Internal Media Flash Memory 8GB
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
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
Touch Panel Yes
Focus Control
Focus System Contrast AF
AF Modes Auto / Manual
(Touch Panel)
Focus Area Full range Focus /
Spot Focus
Focus Features Tracking Focus
Exposure System
Metering
Modes
Multi-segment /
Spot
Exposure
Settings
Auto; Flexible Spot
(Touch Panel)
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
S/S & Zoom
button on LCD Yes (Touch Panel)
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

1. 1GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for data management functions
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).
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/Updated: January 12, 2012