Sony HDR-CX220/S User manual

Key Features
1920x1080 Full HD 60p w/8.9MP Exmor R®CMOS Sensor
Create high denition 1920 x 1080 60p videos and high quality 8.9MP still images. 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
32x Extended Zoom to get even closer to the action
Extended Zoom works in conjunction with 27x optical zoom to get even closer to the action while maintaining HD image
quality.
29.8mm Carl Zeiss®Vario-Tessar®lens
The professional-quality 29.8mm 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” wide Clear Photo™ LCD (230k)
The 2.7” (16:9) Clear Photo™ LCD (230K) 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.
Shoot high quality AVCHD or web optimized MP4 video
Select between HD video in the AVCHD or MP4 format for highest quality or easy transfer and sharing. AVCHD provides
premium video that can be enjoyed on large screen HDTVs, and is ideal for capturing precious memories at special
occasions, family vacations and other moments you want to treasure for a lifetime. MP4 is great for those moments that
you want to quickly share on your social networks or store on the cloud.
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.
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. There are 60 dierent combinations possible: Portrait, Baby, Tripod , Backlight,
Landscape, Spotlight, Twilight, Macro, Low light.
HDR-CX220/S
Full HD Camcorder
Record those special occasions with the Full HD 60p
quality they deserve and get clearer, shake-free video
thanks to SteadyShot™ image stabilization. Shoot up
close and still t the whole family in with 32x Extended
Zoom and a wide-angle Carl Zeiss lens. Even record
in AVCD or MP4 formats – ideal for big screen TVs or
YouTube™ uploads.

Specications
Imaging Sensor
Imaging Sensor 1/5.8’’ (3.1mm) back-illuminated Exmor®R CMOS Sensor
Processor BIONZ®image processor
Pixel Gross Approx. 2390K pixels
Eective Picture Resolution Movie: Approx. 2150K pixels (16:9) Still: Approx. 2290K pixels (16:9)
Color Filter System RGB primary color lters
Recording
Media Type Memory Stick PRO Duo™ (Mark 2); Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™; Memory Stick XC-
HG Duo™; SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card (Class 4 or Higher)
Still Image Mode JPEG
Still Image Max Eective Resolution 8.9 megapixels
Still Image Size 16:9 Movie Mode: 8.9 megapixels 16:9 (3984x2240); Photo Mode: 8.9 megapixels 16:9
(3984x2240)
Still Image Size 4:3 Movie Mode: 6.7 megapixels 4:3 (2992x2240); Photo Mode: 6.7 megapixels 4:3
(2992x2240)
Video Mode HD: MPEG4-AVC/H.264 AVCHD 2.0 format.compatible; STD: MPEG2-PS; MP4: MPEG-
4 AVC/H.264
Video Resolution HD: 1920x1080/60p (PS), 60i (FX,FH), 1440x1080/60i (HQ,LP); STD: 720x480/60i; MP4:
1280x720 30p
Video Actual (Pixel) Approx. 2150K pixels (16:9), Approx. 1610K pixels (4:3)
Video Signal HDTV, NTSC color, EIA standards
Dual Record 8.9 megapixels 16:9 (3984x2240); 2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)
Audio Format Dolby®Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby®Digital Stereo Creator; MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch
Microphone/Speaker Built-in Zoom Microphone; Monoral Speaker
Mic Level Control Yes (2steps)
Movie Recording Rate(Average Bit
Rate/VBR)
HD PS: 28Mbps / FX: 24Mbps / FH: 17Mbps / HQ: Approx. 9Mbps / LP: Approx.
5Mbps (Approx)
STD HQ: 9Mbps
MP4: Approx. 6Mbps
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 F1.9 - F4.0
Optical Zoom 27x
Digital Zoom 320x
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) Movie Mode: 29.8-953.6mm (16:9), 36.4-1164.8mm (4:3); Photo Mode: 29.8-
804.0mm (16:9), 36.4-984.0mm (4:3)
Minimum Focus Distance Approx. 1cm (Wide), Approx. 80cm (Tele), Approx. 37cm (Tele Macro)
Extended Zoom 32x
Focal Distance f=2.1-57.0mm; f=3/32-2 1/4inch
LCD Display
LCD Type 2.7'' (6.7cm) Clear Photo LCD™ display (230K) Wide (16:9)
Angle Adjustment Opening Angle: max.90 deg., Turning Angle: max.270 deg.
Brightness Control Yes (Menu)
Coverage 100%
Grid Display Grid Line
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; Manual (Menu)
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: 6 lux (1/30 Shutter Speed); Low Lux: 3 lux (1/30 Shutter Speed)
Auto Iris Control F1.9 - F10
Backlight Compensation Yes (Auto)
LOW LUX Mode Yes
Drive System
Drive Mode Photo Mode: Single-shot / Self-timer
Self-timer Approx. 10sec. (Still Image)
Shutter Speeds Shutter Speed (Standard): 1/30 - 1/10,000; Shutter Speed (Auto Control Range):
1/8 - 1/10,000
Convenience Features
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)
Power Save Mode Yes
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); Hightlight BGM
(Preinstalled 4 music les, Music transfer)
Built-in USB Cable Yes (USB Charge Available)
Multiple Language Display English; Spanish; Brazilian Portugese; Canadian French
Self Recording Yes
View & Index Event
Advanced Features
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 compatible
SD Output Composite Video Out (AV CABLE (sold separately))
HD Output HDMI Out (micro)(supplied)
USB Port(s) TypeA (built-in) / USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage/MTP)
BRAVIA® Sync™ Yes
PhotoTV HD Yes
DC IN Yes
HDMI Terminal Yes (HDMI micro)

Multi/Micro USB Terminal Yes
Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.) Approx. 2 1/8inch x 2 1/4inch x 4 5/8inch (52.5mm x 57mm x 117mm)
Weight (Approx.) Approx. 6.3oz ((178g) Main Unit Only)
Power
Power Requirements 6.8V/7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
Battery Type InfoLITHIUM®with AccuPower™ Meter System (V Series)
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
Limited Warranty Term Limited Warranty --- 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor
Accessories
Supplied Accessories
Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-FV30) (1)
HDMI(micro) Cable (1)
USB Connection Support Cable (1)
Operating Guide (1)
4. Requires HDTV and HDMI cable sold sep.
9. For PC: Requires Microso®Windows®XP SP3/ Windows V ista®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)
© 2013 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. / UPC:027242863651 / Updated: February 18, 2014