Sony HDR-CX430V/B Specifications

HDR-CX430V/B

High Denition Camcorder

Have it all: Remarkable, Full HD 60p video and 55x Extended Zoom.
Now you can capture everything—

even when you’re moving— with impressive clarity and smoothness
thanks to Balanced Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization. Want
more? The multi-interface shoe lets you add a wide variety of
accessories and capabilities, including Wi-Fi.

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Key Features

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1920x1080 Full HD 24p/60p w/20.4MP Exmor R

Create cinematic video in high denition 1920 x 1080 24p/60p and high quality 20.4MP still
images. Experience stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically
reduced grain with Sony’s back-illuminated Exmor
cameras and camcorders, the Exmor
support circuitry, maximizing the light gathering area per pixel so you can shoot with better results
in lower lighting conditions.

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R CMOS sensor relocates the photo diodes above the

CMOS Sensor

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R CMOS sensor. Designed for compact

Balanced Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization w/ Active Mode

On standard SteadyShot camcorders a single “shi lens” is moved in the optical block to oset
camera shake. Balanced Optical SteadyShot™ w/ Active Mode moves the entire optical block
at once, maintaining the integrity of the optical path and improving shake reduction by up to
13X. It also reduces vignetting (light fallo towards the edge of a scene) and lowers distortion in
videos and still photos.

Up to 11hr 40min recording with 32GB1 embedded Flash Memory

The built-in 32GB1 embedded Flash memory can record and store up to 11 hours 40 minutes of
high denition video footage (HD LP mode).

5.1ch Surround mic for vivid and dynamic surround sound.

Dolby® Digital 5.1 channel recording captures active sounds coming from all directions, so you
can experience your home movies the way you experienced them while recording.

Attach an array of accessories via Multi-Interface shoe

Sony’s Multi-Interface shoe is specically designed to oer a common interface across all
of Sony’s Digital Imaging products. Quickly and easily attach a vast array of accessories
compatible with this interface, including optional video lights, microphones and even Sony’s new
Wi-Fi module4, and dramatically increase the quality of your videos.

Wireless control, transfer, data backup via Wi-Fi

Handycam® camcorders with Multi-Interface shoe are compatible with a myriad of powerful
accessories, including Sony’s new optional Wi-Fi adapter ADP-WL1M1. Turn compatible
smartphones and tablets into a remote control for your camcorder (remote functions include
zoom, REC start/stop, and changing recording modes). Instantly share your videos and photos
online using your smartphone or tablet. Conveniently backup all your videos and photos on your
PC without any wires.

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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. MP4 produces smaller les optimized for web viewing
and makes wireless transfer a breeze (on select Handycam camcorder’s with Wi-Fi feature and
optional accessory ADP-WL1M).

CinemaTone presets and 24p recording for cinematic quality video

For extra control over image expression, CinemaTone technology is used to deepen the color
and recreate lm-like color tones. Combined with 24p recording, you’ll have some of the tools
you need to fulll your need for cinematic expression.

55x Extended Zoom to get even closer to the action

Extended Zoom works in conjunction with 30x optical zoom to get even closer to the action while
maintaining HD image quality.

Wide Angle G lens to capture more of what you want

Experience the pinnacle of Sony® lens technology with the professional-quality G Lens.
Engineered for superior optical performance, Sony G lenses deliver brilliant, accurate color
reproduction and sharp, amazingly detailed images. In addition, the 26.8mm focal length in
Photo and Video Modes oers a broader perspective for enhanced wide angle shooting.

New Advanced Sound System for Premium Audio

Premium video demands premium audio. This is why Sony has enhanced the sound system in
select Handycam
recording when shooting in areas with either too much background noise or where the audio
level is too low. Additionally, manual audio level adjustment allows users to ne tune sound
recordings. These improvements add on to existing features of Wind Noise Reduction and
Closer Voice technology that work with the camcorder’s built in face-detection technology to
automatically reduces background noise.

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camcorders. A wider dynamic range allows for clearer and cleaner sound

3.0” wide Clear Photo Plus™ LCD (230k) touch screen

The 3.0” (16:9) Clear Photo Plus™ LCD touch screen (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. Use the touchscreen to select faces and objects to keep in focus
and monitor levels of exposure while you record.

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.

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.

Closer Voice (with Face Detection)

When the camcorder’s Face Detection technology identies people in a scene, an Advanced
Acoustic Processor automatically reduces background noise, resulting in recorded voices with
outstanding clarity and intelligibility.

Expanded recording/monitoring with mic/headphone jack

Features dedicated mic and headphone inputs for expanded audio recording options and
convenient monitoring of audio with headphones (external microphones and headphones sold
separately).

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.

Clear Phase stereo speakers for true and dynamic sound

Bring your video alive with Clear Phase stereo speakers. Drawing on Sony’s high-end audio
expertise, renown S-Master™ digital amplier technology is utilized to produce more true-to-life
sound.

Geotagging with built-in GPS receiver & NAVTEQ® maps

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A built-in GPS receiver7 makes the HDR-CX430V Geotagging with built-in GPS receiver & NAVTEQ®
maps an ideal choice for travelers. The receiver gives you the ability to view your current
location on the LCD map display, as well as “tag” your shooting locations. Tagged videos and still
images can be reviewed and played back using the Map Index function on the camcorder or
once downloaded to your PC using the supplied PlayMemories Home soware

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. Additionally, the

receiver automatically adjusts your camcorder’s clock to the proper time zone

Direct Copy to external HDD without PC

Store your memories in a whole new way with the ability to copy videos from your camcorder
directly to an external hard disk drive
can also access videos stored on the external hard drive for playback on your HDTV

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(sold separately), all without a computer. Your camcorder

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, 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 (180 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 ten distinct scene modes and wind
noise reduction. There are 180 dierent combinations possible: Portrait, Baby, Walk, Tripod ,
Backlight, Landscape, Spotlight, Twilight, Macro, Low light, Auto Wind Noise Reduction. The
camcorder utilizes an advanced sound processor and sophisticated noise reduction algorithms
to reduce wind noise by up to 10db compared to other models. In addition to reducing low
frequency noise, iAuto also suppresses mid- and upper-frequency noise, resulting in clearer, more
enjoyable sound.

Record sequential still photos with Golf Shot

Building on the slow-motion capture capabilities of Smooth Slow Record, Golf Shot captures a
few seconds of motion as a sequence of up to 22 still images, which can be viewed/printed
individually or as a composite “sequence shot” image, perfect for analyzing the nuances of a
golf swing, tennis serve, and other fast action.

Built-in Flash

The built-in ash will assist in shedding light on your subject when shooting still photos.

Specications

Imaging Sensor

Imaging Sensor 1/3.91’’ (4.6mm) back-illuminated Exmor® R CMOS Sensor

Processor BIONZ

Pixel Gross Approx.5430K pixels

Eective Picture Resolution Movie: Approx.2230K pixels(16:9) Stll: Approx.2230K pixels(16:9)

Color Filter System ClearVid™ array

Recording

Media Type

Still Image Mode JPEG

Still Image Max Eective Resolution 8.9 megapixels

Still Image Size 16:9

Still Image Size 4:3

Video Mode

Video Resolution

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Internal Flash Memory;Memory Stick PRO Duo™ (Mark 2);Memory Stick PR O­HG Duo™;Memory Stick XC-HG Duo™;SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card(Class 4 or
Higher)

Movie Mode: 8.9 megapixels 16:9 (3984x2240); Photo Mode: 8.9 megapixels 16:9
(3984x2240)

Movie Mode:6.7 megapixels 4:3 (2992x2240); Photo Mode: 6.7 megapixels 4:3
(2992x2240)

HD: MPEG4-AVC/H.264 AVCHD 2.0 format.compatible; STD: MPEG2-PS; MP4: MPEG­4 AVC/H.264

HD:1920x1080/60p(PS),60i(FX,FH), 1440x1080/60i(HQ,LP); STD:720x480/60i; MP4:
1280x720 30p

image processor

Video Actual (Pixel) Approx.2230K pixels(16:9), Approx.1670K pixels(4:3)

Video Signal HDTV, NTSC color, EIA standards

Recording and Playback Times (in
Internal Media)(2ch)

Photo Capture from Movie

Dual Record

Audio Format

Microphone/Speaker Built-in Zoom Microphone; Monoral Speaker

Internal Media Flash Memory 32GB

Mic Level Control Yes (31steps)

Movie Recording Rate(Average Bit
Rate/VBR)

Recording and Playback Times (in
Internal Media)(5.1ch)

Still Image File Format DCF Ver.2.0 compatible, Exif Ver.2.3 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible

Wind Noise Reduction Yes(On/O)

HD PS: 2h20m; HD FX: 2h45m; HD FH: 3h45m; HD HQ: 6h40m; HD LP: 11h40m;
STD HQ: 7h00m (Times are approximate; max time) ; MP4: 9hr55min

2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080); 0.3 megapixels 4:3 (640x480); 0.2 megapixels
16:9 (640x360)

8.9 megapixels 16:9 (3984x2240); 4.5 megapixels 16:9 (2816 x 1584); 2.1
megapixels 4:3 (1920 x 1080)

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Digital 5.1ch, Dolby® Digital 5.1Creator; Dolby® Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby®

Dolby
Digital Stereo Creator; MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch

HD PS: 28Mbps / FX:24Mbps / FH:17Mbps / HQ: 9Mbps / LP: 5Mbps (Approx)

HD PS: 2h15m; HD FX: 2h40m; HD FH: 3h40m; HD HQ: 6h30m; HD LP: 11h15m;
STD HQ: 6h45m (Times are approximate; max time)

Optics/Lens

Lens Type G™ Lens

Lens Stabilization Balanced Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization w/ Active mode (Wide to Tele)

Aperture F1.8-F4.0

Optical Zoom 30x

Digital Zoom 350x

Focal Length (35mm equivalent)

Filter Diameter 46mm

Minimum Focus Distance Approx.1cm(Wide) ,Approx.80cm(Tele) ,Approx.37cm(Tele Macro)

Extended Zoom 55x

Focal Distance f=1.9-57.0mm; f=3/32-2 1/4inch

Touch Panel Yes

Movie Mode: 26.8-804.0mm (16:9); 32.8-984.0mm (4:3) ; Photo Mode: 26.8-

804.0mm (16:9), 32.8-984.0mm (4:3)

LCD Display

LCD Type 3.0'' (7.5cm) Clear Photo LCD Plus™ (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(Touch Panel)

Focus Area Full range Focus/Spot Focus

Focus Features Tracking Focus

Exposure System

Metering Modes Multi-segment/Spot

Exposure Compensation AE Shi(Touch Panel)

Exposure Settings Auto; Manual(Menu); Flexible Spot(Touch Panel)

Scene Mode(s)

D-Range Optimizer Yes

Noise Reduction Yes

White Balance Mode Auto/Onepush/Outdoor/Indoor

Auto/Twilight/Sunrise & Sunset/Fireworks/Landscape/Portrait/Spotlight/Beach/
Snow

Minimum Illumination Standard:6 lux(1/30 Shutter Speed); Low Lux:3 lux(1/30 Shutter Speed)

Auto Iris Control F1.8 - F10

Backlight Compensation Yes(Auto)

LOW LUX Mode Yes

WB Shi Yes

Drive System

Drive Mode Photo Mode:Single-shot/Self-timer

Self-timer Approx.10sec.(Still Image/Golf Shot)

Shutter Speeds

Shutter Speed(Standard): 1/30 - 1/10,000; Shutter Speed (Auto Control Range);
Shutter Speed(Smooth Slow Rec) 1/250 - 1/10,000

Convenience Features

Manual / Auto Lens Cover Auto

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

Power Save Mode Yes

Still Image Playback Options Slide Show

Video Playback Options

Built-in USB Cable Yes(USB Charge Available)

Multiple Language Display English; Spanish; Brazilian Portugese; Canadian French

Self Recording Yes

View & Index Event/MAP

Airplane Mode Yes

Yes(recordable time, free and used media space)/Yes(recordable time, remaining
capacity)

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)

Advanced Features

Audio Level Display Yes

CinemaTone Gamma/Color Yes

Closer Voice Yes

Embedded GPS Yes(Current Position Display(Your Location))

Face Detection Yes

Golf Shot Yes

Image Stabilization Balanced Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization w/ Active mode (Wide to Tele)

Intelligent Auto

Priority Setting (for Face Detection) Auto/Child Priority/Adult Priority

Smile Shutter™ technology Dual Capture/Always On/O

Smooth Slow Rec Yes

Wi-Fi Functionality

x.v.Color™ Yes

Portrait/Baby/Walk/Tripod/Backlight/Landscape/Spotlight/Twilight/Macro/Low
light/Auto wind noise reduction

Remote control with mobile device, send to smartphone, send to PC (with optional
wi- accessory

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) Multi Micro USB-AB/USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage)

BRAVIA® Sync™ Yes

PhotoTV HD Yes

Headphone Jack Stereo Minijack

Microphone Input Stereo Minijack

Direct Copy Yes

Accessory Shoe Yes(Multi Interface Shoe)

DC IN Yes

HDMI Terminal Yes (HDMI micro)

Multi/Micro USB Terminal Yes

Projector Input Yes (HDMI micro)

Wi-Fi (Opt. Acc) Yes

Weights and Measurements

Dimensions (Approx.) Approx.2 3/8inch x 2 5/8inch x 4 7/8inch (58mm x 66mm x 121mm)

Weight (Approx.) Approx.11.3oz ((320g) Main Unit Only)

Power

Power Requirements 6.8V/7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)

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Battery Type InfoLITHIUM

with AccuPower™ Meter System (V Series)

Soware

Supplied Soware

Operating System Compatibility

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)

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

Weights and Measurements

Dimensions (Approx.) Approx.2 3/8inch x 2 5/8inch x 4 7/8inch (58mm x 66mm x 121mm)

Weight (Approx.)

Approx.11.3oz ((320g) Main Unit Only); Approx.13.2oz(NP-FV50(supplied
battery);Approx.14.8oz(NP-FV70); Approx.1lb2.3oz(NP-FV100)

Accessories

Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-FV50) (1)
AC adaptor (AC-L200) (1)

Supplied Accessories

1. 1GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for data management functions

4. Requires HDTV and HDMI cable sold sep.

7. Map service provided by Google and subject to change without notice.

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)

14. Wi-Fi capable with optional accessory ADP-WL1M1, not included.

Power Cord (1)
HDMI(micro) Cable (1)
USB Connection Support Cable (1)
Step Down Ring (1)
Operating Guide (1)