HDR-CX300
High Defi nition
Flash Memory
Handycam
®
Camcorder
CONVENIENCE
Face Detection
Yes
Smile Shutter
™
Mode
Yes
Quick On
Yes, Power On with LCD
BRAVIA
®
Sync Control for HDMI (CEC)
Yes
5
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Dynamic Range Optimizer
Yes
Image Stabilization
Optical SteadyShot
™
Image Stabilization
x.v.Color
™
Yes
White Balance
Auto / Outdoor / Indoor / Onepush (Touch Panel)
Fader Effects
Yes
Scene Selection Mode(s)
Auto, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks,
Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, 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
Yes
12
PhotoTV HD
Yes
8
Multiple Language Display
Yes
Smooth Slow Record
Yes
Golf Shot
Yes
POWER
Power Consumption
3.3W
Supplied Battery Type
InfoLITHIUM
®
(NP-FV50)
Power Requirements
7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
DIMENSIONS
Dimensions (Approx.)
2 1/8 x 2 5/8 x 4 1/2 inch (52 x 64 x 112mm)
Weight (Approx.)
10oz (310g)
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
AC Adaptor
AC-L200C/AC-L200D
Rechargeable Battery Pack
InfoLITHIUM
®
(NP-FV50)
Remote Commander
®
control unit
RMT-835
Clock Lithium (Installed)
Yes
Component Video Cable
Yes
Composite Video Cable
Yes
USB Cable
Yes
Application Software (CD-ROM)
PMB Ver.5.0
13
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/BC-TRV
Lens
VCL-HGA07B, VCL-HGE08B
HDMI Cable (mini)
VMC-15MHD, VMC-30MHD
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 the total storage is used for system management and/or application fi les. The
capacity that a user can use is approximately 15.5GB.
2. This camera captures high defi nition footage in the AVCHD format. High Defi nition AVCHD discs can be created using
standard DVD media, the supplied software and a compatible PC. DVD media containing AVCHD footage may be
played on a compatible Blu-ray Disc
™
player/recorder, PC with supplied software or PlayStation
®
3 devices. DVD media
containing AVCHD footage should not be used with standard DVD based players, as the DVD player may fail to eject the
media and may erase its contents without warning.
3. Viewable area measured diagonally.
4. HD viewing requires compatible HDTV and HDMI
™
cable, both sold separately.
5. Requires BRAVIA Sync feature in each product, including a compatible BRAVIA
®
HDTV. Please refer to owner’s manual to
determine compatibility.
7. NAVTEQ map detail on the camcorder is limited in some areas. By using a compatible PC, a broadband Internet con-
nection, and supplied Picture Motion Browser software, your photos and videos can be shown on an online map service.
The online map service is currently provided courtesy of Google, and is subject to change or termination without notice.
9. Requires Microsoft Windows XP SP3/ Windows Vista SP2/Windows 7. Not supported by Mac OS.
10. Smooth Slow Record captures 3 seconds of video which play back over 12 seconds.
12. One Touch Disc Burn feature requires DVDirect burner or compatible PC with supplied PMB software (sold separately).
13. Requires USB 2.0 connection via VMC-UAM1 cable (sold separately), AC power for camcorder, and hard drive format-
ted in FAT-32. Connection via USB-hub not supported. External HHD/USB media should be less than 2TB(Terabytes).
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
1/4” “Exmor R” CMOS Sensor with ClearVid
™
array
Processor
BIONZ
®
image processor
Imager Pixel Gross Size
4200K
VIDEO
Video Actual 16:9
2650K pixels
Video Actual 4:3
1990K pixels
Video Resolution (Movie Quality)
HD: 1920x1080, 1440x1080; SD: 720 x 480
Video Signal System
HD: HDTV 1080/60i; SD: NTSC color
Video Format(s) Supported
HD: AVCHD
2
: MPEG-2
STILL PICTURE
Still Actual 16:9
2650K
Still Actual 4:3
3540K
Still Picture Resolution
7 MP
Dual Record Resolution
5.3 MP
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 Media
20
Internal Memory
16GB
1
RECORDING CAPACITY
Rec. / Playback with Internal
Memory
When using 2ch: High Defi nition: FX = up to 85 min., High
Defi nition: FH = up to 115 min., HQ = up to 230 min., LP = up
to 395 min. Standard Defi nition: HQ = up to 235 min.
OPTICS AND LENS
Lens Type
G Lens
35mm Equivalent 16:9
29.8 - 357.6mm
35mm Equivalent 4:3
36.5 - 438mm
Aperture
F1.8 - 3.4
Exposure Control
Yes (Touch Panel)
Filter Diameter (mm)
30mm
Focal Distance (mm)
2.9 - 34.8mm
Focus System
Full Range Auto/Manual
Progressive Shutter Mode
N/A
Shutter Speed
Scene Selection, 1/8-1/1000; STD: 1/60-1/1000;
LOW LUX: 1/30-1000; Smooth Slow Rec, 1/240 - 1/1000
Minimum Illumination
11 lux (1/60 Shutter Speed)
Optical Zoom
12x
Digital Zoom
160x
DISPLAY
Display
2.7" Clear Photo
™
wide touch screen LCD
3
View Finder
No
HARDWARE
Flash
Yes (High / Normal / Low)
Memory Card Slot
Yes (Memory Stick PRO Duo media, SD/SDHC media
20
)
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
No
Microphone Input
No
Active Interface Shoe
Yes
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