Sony Handycam HDR-CX7 Specifications

HDR-

CX7

High Definition

NEW

For the first time, record High Definition directly to Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media. The HDR-CX7
includes a professional-quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T* lens and Super SteadyShot® optical
image stabilization so you can capture the detail and clarity of high definition. Plus, you can take still
images and video at the same time, all with exceptional battery life so you're sure to capture every
moment.

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3.2 Megapixel (Gross) ClearVid™
CMOS Sensor

1/2.9" ClearVid CMOS Sensor provides
stunning detail and clarity with
exceptional video (1080 lines of
resolution - HD Mode or 530 lines of
horizontal resolution - SD Mode) and
still image performance (6.1
Megapixel). Unlike traditional CCD
Imagers, CMOS Sensors require less
power, providing better battery
performance.

Switchable HD/SD Format Recording

The HDR

-CX7 is capable of recording
and playing back both High Definition
(HD) and Standard Definition (SD)
video recorded on Memory Stick PRO
Duo™ media (sold separately)

x.v.Color™ Technology

x.v.Color technology can capture or
display nearly twice as many (1.8x)
viewable colors than currently possible.
This provides a more accurate and
vivid color range, for a more natural,
lifelike overall experience.

10X Optical / 20X Digital Zoom

The optical zoom helps to bring the
action close up from far away. In
addition, the Digital Zoom
Interpolation means that extreme
digital zooming is clearer, with less
distortion than previous types of digital
zoom.

Professional Quality Carl Zeiss® Vario­Sonnar® T Lens

Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced
optical multi-layer coating that offers
less glare and flare with increased
contrast. This results in vivid image
brilliance, true-to-life color saturation
and perfect renditions of subtle tones.
The additional T coating on the lens
further reduces unwanted glare and
flare.

2.7" Wide

(16:9) Hybrid Touch Panel
Clear Photo LCD Plus™ Display (211K
Pixels)

The 2.7" Wide (16:9) LCD screen
provides exceptional viewing clarity
with improved resoltuion. The 211K pixel
LCD screen rotates up to 270 degrees for
multiple viewing angles providing
sharp, detailed images for monitoring
or playback, and the widescreen
format makes shooting in 16:9 mode
and composing shots even easier.

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Smooth Slow Record

By increasing the record rate from 60
fields per second (fps) to 240 fps for 3
seconds allowing you to capture 3
seconds of fast motion and play the
video back in 12 seconds. This is great
for analyzing a golf swing or a viewing
a bird in flight. In addition, record an
audio track to narrate what is being
seen in the video.

Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media Slot

Capture still images up to 2848x2136
resolution, directly onto Memory Stick
PRO Duo™ Media (sold separately) for
easy trasfer to PCs for emailing, printing
or shairing with other compatible
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ devices (sold
separately).

Dual Record

While recording video in High Definition
you have the ability to capture a 4.6
Megapixel still image directly to
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media.

Super SteadyShot® Optical Image
Stabilization System

An advanced form of Sony's Super
NightShot Infrared system from Sony
that controls an even higher range of
shake and vibration frequencies. This
optical stabilization system achieves
an even higher level of smoothness
without degradation of vide like some
digital stabilization systems.

Tele Macro Function

Useful for shooting close up shots, but
without having the camcorder casting
a shadow on the subject. Images shot
in the Tele Macro Mode will have the
subject properly focused with the
background unfocussed so that the
subject stands out.

Active Interface Shoe

Provides a location directly on the
camcorder on which to add optional
accessories while providing power and
two-way communication to those
accessories.

Built-in Intelligent Flash

For added clarity and detail when
taking pictures in low-light situations,
the built

-in flash improves pictures and

reduces shadows.

Super NightShot® Infrared System

With Sony's NightShot® infrared system,
capture video in total darkeness (0 lux)
up to 10 feet away. Super NightShot
mode automatically adjusts the shutter
speed to increase picture brightness
and clarity. Color Slow Shutter mode
allows you to record in low light
situations with full color detail by
slowing down the shutter speed.

Scene Selection Modes

Scene Selection modes make recording
easy even when filming in challenging
situations. Choose from Beach, Candle,
Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Sports
Lesson, Spotlight, and Sunrise & Sunset.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Picture Effects

Fader Effects

InfoLITHIUM® Battery with AccuPower™
Meter System

1

Stamina® Battery Power Management
System

On Screen Zoom and Record Buttons

Easy Handycamui button

One Touch Wide Angle Shooting

Manual Focus

Multi-

Language Menu

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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

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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