Sony HDR-XR100 Specification Guide
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Last Updated: 04/02/2009
HDR-XR100
80GB HDD High Definition Camcorder
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1. 80GB equals 80 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for system management and/or application
files. Available capacity is approximately 79.3GB after deleting the 390MB demonstration video.
2. This camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD format. 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 must only be played back on a compatible Blu-ray Disc devices,
PC with supplied software or PLAYSTATION®3 devices.
player/recorder may fail to eject the media and may erase its contents without warning. DVD
media containing AVCHD footage must only be played back on a compatible Blu-ray Disc devices,
PC with supplied software or PLAYSTATION®3 devices.
3. Viewable area measured diagonally.
9. Requires Microsoft Windows XP SP3/ Windows Vista SP1. Not supported by Mac OS.
10. Smooth Slow Record captures 3 seconds of video which play back over 12 seconds.
9. Requires Microsoft Windows XP SP3/ Windows Vista SP1. Not supported by Mac OS.
10. Smooth Slow Record captures 3 seconds of video which play back over 12 seconds.
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Specifications
General
Imaging Device: 1/5" Exmor™ CMOS sensor
with ClearVid™ array
Pixel Gross: 2360K
Recording Media: 80GB Non-Removeable
Hard Disk Drive Memory Stick PRO Duo™
Media (Sold Separately)
Media (Sold Separately)
Recording and Playback Times: 80GB HDD:
High Definition: FH = up to 580 min., HQ =
up to 1180 min. SP = up to 1440 min., LP =
up to 1920 min. Standard Definition: HQ =
up to 1180 min., SP = up to 1750 min., LP =
up to 3360 min
up to 1180 min. SP = up to 1440 min., LP =
up to 1920 min. Standard Definition: HQ =
up to 1180 min., SP = up to 1750 min., LP =
up to 3360 min
Video Actual: 1430K Pixels (16:9), 1080K Pixels
(4:3)
Still Actual: 1490K Pixels (16:9), 1990K Pixels
(4:3)
Processor: BIONZ™ image processor
Video Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Still Picture Resolution: 4 megapixel
Audio
Recording Format: Dolby® Digital 5.1
Microphone: Built-in Zoom Microphone
Convenience
Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility:
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold
Separately)
Separately)
Still Image Mode(s): JPEG
Face Detection: Yes
Hybrid: Yes
Quick On: Power on by LCD
Dual Record: 2.3 megapixel
Smile Shutter: 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, Beach, Snow
Portrait, Spotlight, Beach, Snow
Dynamic Range Optimizer: Yes
Fader Effect(s): Black, White
Face Index: Yes
Film Roll Index: Yes
Photo Capture from Movie: Yes
x.v.Color™ : Yes
SteadyShot® Image Stabilization:
SteadyShot™ image stabilization
BRAVIA® Sync™ : Yes
Video
Format: HD: MPEG4 AVC/H.264; SD: MPEG2
Video Signal: HD: 1920 x 1080/60i; SD: NTSC
color, EIA standards
Video Features
PhotoTV HD: Yes
Inputs and Outputs
Analog Audio/Video Output(s): Included (via
A/V Remote Terminal)
Digital Audio/Video Output(s): HDMI
USB Port(s): Hi-speed (2.0 compliant)
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s):
Supplied (via A/V Remote jack)
S-Video Output(s): Sold separately (via A/V
Remote jack)
HDMI™ Connection Output(s): Yes (mini)
Audio/Video Remote Terminal: Video / S
Video / Audio / Component Out /
Remote
Remote
Display
LCD Screen: 2.7" wide touch panel Clear
Photo LCD Plus™ display (211k pixels)
Hardware
Memory Stick slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo™
Media
Manual / Auto Lens Cover: Manual
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S/S & Zoom button on LCD: Yes
Optics/Lens
35mm Equivalent: 42 - 497mm (16:9), 52 -
608mm (4:3)
Aperture: F1.8-2.2
Exposure: Yes (Touch Panel)
Filter Diameter: 30mm
Focal Distance: 3.2 - 32mm
Focus: Full range Auto / Manual (Touch
Panel)
Shutter Speed: Auto (Slow Shutter ON), 1/30 -
1/1000; Auto (Slow Shutter OFF) 1/60 -
1/1000; Scene Selection, 1/2 - 1/1000
1/1000; Scene Selection, 1/2 - 1/1000
Optical Zoom: 10x
Digital Zoom: 120x
Resolution: 4 megapixel still
Lens Type: Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®
Minimum Illumination: 5 lux (Auto Slow
Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed )
Power
Power Consumption: 3.9W
Battery Type: InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™
Meter System (NP-FH60)
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: 11oz (330g), w battery:
14.5oz (410g)
Measurements: 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 5 1/8 inch (69
x 68 x 129mm)
Supplied Accessories
AC adaptor (AC-L200)
Rechargable Battery Pack (NP-FH60)
Component A/V Cable
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)
Starter Kit (ACC-ASH6, ACC-HDH6)
AC Adaptor/Charger for H series batteries
(AC-VQH10)
Travel Charger (BC-TRP)
Wide Angle Conversion Lens (VCL-HGE07A)
HDMI Cable (mini) (VMC-30MHD)
Tripod (VCT-80AV)
Video Light (HVL-10NH)
Underwater Sports Pack (SPK-HCE)
GPS Unit (GPS-CS3KA)
UPC Code: 027242765238