Sony DCR-SX63 - Flash Memory Handycam Camcorder User Manual

DCR-SX63
Flash Memory Handycam
®
Camcorder
The ultra-compact DCR-SX63 features 16GB
1
of embedded fl ash memory,
which can record up to 12 hours of video, a built-in LED video light, as
well as a professional-quality Carl Zeiss
®
Vario-Tessar
®
lens, which
delivers sharp, high-resolution images and powerful 60x optical zoom
that lets you capture extremely tight shots, even from far away.
Zoom
(
60x Optical, 2000x Digital
)
Ideal for sporting events, wildlife, or distance
shooting, the 60X optical zoom brings you
closer to the action, so you can capture
extremely tight shots, even from far away.
Carl Zeiss
®
Vario-Tessar
®
lens
Features precision-ground optics to help
achieve the sharpness and contrast usually
found in larger lenses, plus SteadyShot
®
image
stabilization to help reduce blur caused by
camera shake.
2.7” Clear Photo
™
LCD
(
230 K
)
display
3
Provides excellent viewing clarity with
improved resolution
(
230K pixels
)
. The display
rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing
angles, as well as provides sharp, detailed
images for monitoring or playback. The
convenient touch panel allows easy access
to menus and additional functionality such as
spot focus and spot metering.
Direct Copy to External HDD
Lets you copy videos from your camcorder
directly to an external hard disk drive
(
sold
separately
)
10
, all without a computer. Your
camcorder can also access videos stored on
the external hard drive for playback on your
HDTV
4
, allowing you to utilize the camcorder’s
handy playback features.
Face Detection Technology
Recognizes faces and optimizes camera
settings when shooting videos and still images.
Faces get captured more clearly with more
natural-looking skin tones.
1/8" Advanced HAD
®
CCD sensor
Offering a 680K
(
gross
)
pixel resolution, delivers
stunning detail and clarity for exceptional
video and still image performance.
Film Roll / Face Index
Film Roll Index previews the beginning of
scenes and creates scene indexes set at
specifi ed display intervals. Face Index indexes
your video footage according to the faces
detected in each scene. When it’s time to play
back video, simply search for what you want
by selecting from among the detected faces
displayed in the index.
Media Card Slot
For convenient storage and sharing of your
images and videos, this model accepts
Memory Stick Duo
™
/ Memory Stick PRO
Duo
™
/ Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
™
media
and SD/SDHC media
(
sold separately
)
.
20
Additional Features:
• LED Video Light
• Direct Connection with DVDirect
®
Burner
(
sold separately
)
• Power On by LCD
• Dolby
®
Digital stereo recording with Built-in
Zoom Mic
• Sony
®
PMB
(
Picture Motion Browser
)
software
9
Sony Electronics Inc.
|
16530 Via Esprillo
|
San Diego, CA 92127
|
1.800.222.7669
|
www.sony.com

Sony DCR-SX63 - Flash Memory Handycam Camcorder Specifications

General

Sensor Type	CCD
Optical Zoom	60x
Digital Zoom	2000x
Internal Memory	16GB
Image Stabilization	Electronic
Video Resolution	720 x 480
Optical Sensor Resolution	0.8 MP
Video Format	MPEG-2
Still Image Format	JPEG
USB	Yes
HDMI	No
Battery Type	NP-FV30
Display Size	2.7 inches
Recording Media	Memory Stick PRO Duo, SD/SDHC
LCD Screen Resolution	230, 000 pixels
Focus	Auto
Speaker	Built-in
Focal Length	1.9 - 114 mm
Dimensions	50.5 x 55 x 112 mm

Summary

Key Product Features

Zoom Capabilities

Features 60x optical zoom for close-up shots and 2000x digital zoom for extreme range.

Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® Lens

Offers precision-ground optics for sharpness and contrast, with SteadyShot® image stabilization.

2.7-inch Clear Photo™ LCD Display

Provides clear viewing with 230K pixels, a 270-degree rotation, and touch panel controls.

Direct Copy to External HDD

Allows copying videos to an external HDD without a computer and playback on HDTV.

Face Detection Technology

Recognizes faces to optimize camera settings for clearer images with natural skin tones.

1/8-inch Advanced HAD® CCD Sensor

Delivers 680K (gross) pixels for detailed video and still image performance.

Film Roll and Face Index

Indexes video footage by scene beginnings and detected faces for easy searching.

Media Card Slot

Supports Memory Stick Duo™, Memory Stick PRO Duo™, and SD/SDHC media for storage.

Additional Features Summary

Includes LED video light, direct connection for DVDirect, Power On by LCD, and Dolby® Digital stereo recording.

Specifications Overview

Imager and Video Specifications

Details imager type, resolution, video format (MPEG-2), and NTSC signal system.

Still Picture and Audio Specifications

Covers still picture resolution, dual record resolution, and audio format (Dolby Digital).

Media Type and Recording Capacity

Specifies compatible media (Memory Stick, SD/SDHC) and recording times for various modes.

Optics and Lens Details

Lists lens type (Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar), focal lengths, aperture, and zoom capabilities.

Display and Hardware Components

Describes the 2.7" LCD display, viewfinder, flash, and memory card slot.

Input/Output Ports and Connectivity

Details available ports like USB, HDMI, A/V output, and microphone input.

Convenience Features

Lists features like Face Detection, Film Roll Index, Easy Handycam, and One Touch Disc Burn.

Power, Dimensions, and Weight

Covers power consumption, battery type, dimensions, and approximate weight.

Supplied and Suggested Accessories

Lists included accessories like AC adapter and battery, and optional accessories.