Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com
Last Updated: 09/10/2007
HDR-CX7
High Definition
1. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, battery, usage patterns and environmental
conditions. Designed for use with compatible Sony InfoLITHIUM® batteries.
2. Not all products with USB 2.0 connector may communicate with each other due to chipset
variations.
3. Available storage capacity of Memory Stick PRO Duo media may vary. A portion of the memory is
used for data management functions. Actual available memory in MB's is: 512=460, 1GB=940MB,
2GB=1.85GB, 4GB=3.66GB.
4. Viewable area measured diagonally
5. This camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD format. Using the enclosed PC
software, high definition footage can be copied onto DVD media. However, DVD media containing
AVCHD footage should not be used with DVD based players or recorders, as the DVD
player/recorder may fail to eject the media and may erase its contents without warning. DVD
media containing AVCHD footage may be played on a compatible Blu-ray Disc™ player/recorder
or other compatible device.
©2007 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, AccuPower, AVCHD, Blu-
ray Disc, Clear Photo LCD Plus, ClearVid, Handycam, Handycam Station, InfoLITHIUM, like.no.other,
Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, NightShot, Remote Commander, Stamina and Super
SteadyShot are trademarks of Sony. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark. Dolby Laboratories. HDMI is a
trademark of HDMI Licencing LLC. Carl Zeiss and Vario-Sonnar are trademarks of Carl Zeiss. HDMI is a
trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. Microsoft, Windows and Vista are trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are
approximate and may vary.
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Specifications
General
Imaging Device:
1/3" ClearVid™ CMOS
Sensor
Pixel Gross:
3200K
Recording Media:
Memory Stick PRO Duo™
Media (sold separately)
Video Actual:
2280K Pixels (16:9), 1710K Pixels
(4:3)
Still Actual:
2280K Pixels (16:9), 3040K Pixels
(4:3)
Recording Time:
When using 4GB Memory
Stick PRO Duo™ Media (sold separately):
High Definition: XP = up to 30 min., HQ =
up to 55 min., SP = up to 65 min., LP = up
to 85 min.
Standard Definition: HQ = up to 55 min., SP
= up to 80 min., LP = up to 160 min.
Audio
Recording Format:
Dolby® Digital 5.1
Convenience
USB Streaming:
N/A
SteadyShot® Image Stabilization:
Yes (Super;
Optical)
Accessory Shoe:
Yes, Active Interface Shoe
White Balance:
Auto, Indoor, One-push,
Outdoor
Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility:
Tested to support up to 4GB media
capacity; does not support high speed
transfer function; does not support
Access Control security function.
Still Image Mode(s):
JPEG
Minimum Illumination:
2 Lux (0 Lux with
Super NightShot® Infrared System)
Low Light Capability:
Super NightShot®
infared system
Convenience Features
Easy Operation:
Yes
Fader Effects:
Black, White
Multiple Language Display:
Yes
Slide Show Mode:
Yes
Titling:
N/A
Light/Flash:
Yes
Scene Mode(s):
Beach, Candle, Fireworks,
Landscape, Portrait, Sports Lesson,
Spotlight, and Sunrise & Sunset
Picture Effect(s):
Monotone, Pastel and
Sepia
Digital Picture Effect(s):
Old Movie
PictBridge Compatible:
Yes
Inputs and Outputs
Analog Audio/Video Input(s):
N/A
Analog Audio/Video Output(s):
Yes (Multi
A/V)
Digital Audio/Video Input(s):
Yes (via
USB2.0)
Digital Audio/Video Output(s):
Yes (via
USB2.0)
USB Port(s):
2.0 High Speed (Handycam
Station)
i.LINK® Interface:
N/A
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s):
Yes
Headphone Jack:
N/A
Microphone Input:
N/A
Remote Jack:
N/A
S-Video Input(s):
N/A
S-Video Output(s):
Yes (via optional
accessory)
HDMI™ Connection Output(s):
Yes (Mini)
Hardware
LCD:
2.7" (211K Pixels) Wide (16:9) Touch
Panel - Clear Photo LCD Plus™
Lens Type:
Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T
Viewfinder:
N/A
Docking Station:
Yes; Handycam Station™
cradle
Microphone:
Yes (Built-in 5.1 Channel)
Optics/Lens
35mm Equivalent:
40-400mm(16:9 Camera
Mode), 49-490mm (4:3 Camera Mode),
40-400mm (16:9 Memory Mode), 37-
370mm (4:3 Memory Mode)
Aperture:
f1.8-2.9
Exposure:
Touch Panel (24 steps)
Filter Diameter:
37mm
Focal Distance:
5.4-54mm; Telemacro -
450mm
Focus:
Full Range Auto/Manual (Dial, Touch
Panel)
Progressive Shutter Mode:
N/A
Shutter Speed:
Auto, 1/2 - 1/500 (Scene
Selection Mode)
2
2
2
4
Optical Zoom:
10X
Digital Zoom:
20X
Resolution:
3MP
Power
Power Consumption:
4.4W - HD
Battery Type:
InfoLITHIUM® battery with
AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-FH60)
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty:
1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor
Software
Supplied Software:
Picture Motion Browser
ver. 2.0
Video
Video Signal System:
NTSC color, EIA
standards
Analog-to-Digital Converter:
N/A
Format(s) Supported:
AVCHD™ (HD),
MPEG2-PS (SD)
Dimensions
Weight:
15oz. (450g) with supplied battery
Measurements:
2 3/4" x 2 3/4" x 5 1/4" (69 x
67 x 131mm)
Supplied Accessories
Power Adaptor/ In Camera Charger (AC-
L200)
InfoLITHIUM® Rechargeable Battery (NP-FH60)
Wireless Remote Commander® Remote
Control (RMT-835)
Component Video Cable
A/V Cable
Handycam Station™ cradle (DCRA-C191)
USB Cable
Enjoy Handycam Video
Optional Accessories
Rechargeable InfoLITHIUM® Batteries (NP-
FH50/70/100)
Travel Charger (BC-TRP)
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media (MSX-
M1GST/M2GS/M4GS/M8GS)
AC Adaptor and Charger (AC-VQH10)
Accessory Value Kit (ACC-FH70)
Soft Carrying Case (LCS-VAC)
Premium Soft Carrying Case (LCS-VA30)
High-Grade Telephoto Lens (VCL-HG1737C)
High-Grade Wide-Angle Lens (VCL-HG0737C)
Polarizing Filter Kit (VF-37CPK S)
Neutral Density Filter Kit (VF-R37NK)
Bluetooth® Wireless Microphone (ECM-HW1)
Zoom Microphone (ECM-HGZ1)
Video Light (HVL-HL1)
Video IR Light (HVL-HIRL)
Flash/Video Light (HVL-HFL1)
Remote Control Tripod (VCT-D580RM)
Precision Remote Control (RM-VD1)
UPC Code:
027242720282
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