Sony DCR-SX40 Specification Guide
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Last Updated: 02/04/2009
DCR-SX40/L
Palm-sized camcorder w/ 60X optical zoom
1. 4GB available. Storage capacity may vary. A portion of the memory is used for data management
functions.
3. Viewable area measured diagonally.
9. Requires Microsoft Windows XP SP3/ Windows Vista SP1. Not supported by Mac OS.
12. One Touch Disc Burn feature requires DVDirect burner or compatible PC with supplied PMB
9. Requires Microsoft Windows XP SP3/ Windows Vista SP1. Not supported by Mac OS.
12. One Touch Disc Burn feature requires DVDirect burner or compatible PC with supplied PMB
software (sold separately).
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Specifications
General
Imaging Device: 1/8" Advanced HAD™ CCD
sensor
Pixel Gross: 680K
Recording Media: 4GB Embedded Flash
memory
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold
Separately)
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold
Separately)
Recording and Playback Times: Standard
Definition: HQ = up to 55 min., SP = up to
85 min., LP = up to 175 min.
When using 16GB Memory Stick PRO
Duo™ Media (sold separately): Standard
Definition: HQ = up to 235 min., SP = up to
340 min., LP = up to 715 min.
85 min., LP = up to 175 min.
When using 16GB Memory Stick PRO
Duo™ Media (sold separately): Standard
Definition: HQ = up to 235 min., SP = up to
340 min., LP = up to 715 min.
Video Actual: 410K pixels (16:9), 340K pixels
(4:3)
Still Actual: 250K pixels (16:9), 340K pixels (4:3)
Video Resolution: 720 x 480
Still Picture Resolution: 680K
Audio
Recording Format: Dolby® Digital 2ch stereo
Microphone: Built-in Zoom Microphone
Convenience
Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility:
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold
Separately)
Separately)
Still Image Mode(s): JPEG
Hybrid: Yes
Quick On: Yes
Convenience Features
Easy Operation: Yes
Multiple Language Display: Yes
Slide Show Mode: Yes
Scene Mode(s): Auto, Twilight, Candle,
Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape,
Portrait, Spotlight, Sports, Beach, Snow
Portrait, Spotlight, Sports, Beach, Snow
Fader Effect(s): Black, White
Face Index: Yes
Film Roll Index: Yes
Photo Capture from Movie: Yes
SteadyShot® Image Stabilization:
SteadyShot™ image stabilization
White Balance: Auto / outdoor / indoor /
Onepush (Touch Panel)
Video
Format: SD (MPEG2)
Video Signal: NTSC color, EIA standards
Inputs and Outputs
Analog Audio/Video Output(s): Included (via
A/V Remote Terminal)
USB Port(s): Hi-speed (2.0 compliant)
S-Video Output(s): Sold separately (via A/V
Remote jack)
Audio/Video Remote Terminal: Video / S
Video / Audio
Display
LCD Screen: 2.7” wide touch panel LCD
display (123k pixels)
Hardware
Memory Stick slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo™
Media
Manual / Auto Lens Cover: Manual
3
1
Optics/Lens
35mm Equivalent: 39 - 2340mm (16:9), 44 -
2640mm (4:3)
Aperture: F1.8-6.0
Exposure: Yes (Touch Panel)
Focal Distance: 1.8 - 108mm
Focus: Full range Auto / Manual (Touch
Panel)
Shutter Speed: Auto, 1/4 - 1/4000
Optical Zoom: 60x
Digital Zoom: 2000x
Resolution: 680K
Lens Type: Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®
Minimum Illumination: 6 lux
(Auto Slow Shutter On, 1/30 Shutter
Speed )
Speed )
Power
Power Consumption: 2.0W
Battery Type: InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™
Meter System (NP-FH30)
Power Requirements: 7.2V (battery pack);
8.4V (AC Adaptor)
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term: Limited Warranty --- 1
Year Parts; 90 Days Labor
Software
Supplied Software: PMB Ver.4.2.00 Supports
Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack4
(SP4), Windows XP Service Pack3 (SP3)
(32bit)
Windows Vista Service Pack1 (SP1)
(32bit/64bit). Not supported by Mac OS.
(SP4), Windows XP Service Pack3 (SP3)
(32bit)
Windows Vista Service Pack1 (SP1)
(32bit/64bit). Not supported by Mac OS.
Dimensions
Weight: w/o battery: 8oz (250g), w battery:
10oz (290g)
Measurements: 2 x 2 3/8 x 1 1/4 inch (53 x 59
x 113mm)
Supplied Accessories
AC adaptor (AC-L200)
Rechargable Battery Pack (NP-FH30)
A/V Connecting Cable
Application Software / USB Driver / (CD-ROM)
USB Cable
Optional Accessories
Rechargeable InfoLITHIUM Batteries (NP-
FH50/FH70/FH100)
Case (LCS-BBDB/R/L, LCS-AJA)
Starter Kit (ACC-ASH6)
AC Adaptor/Charger for H series batteries
(AC-VQH10)
Travel Charger (BC-TRP)
Tripod (VCT-80AV)
Video Light (HVL-10NH)
Underwater Sports Pack (SPK-HCE)
GPS Unit (GPS-CS3KA)
Color: Blue
UPC Code: 027242763142