Sony DCR-SX45 DCR-SX45B Leaflet

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DCR-SX45B
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Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com
Last Updated: 12/23/2010
DCR-SX45/B
 
 
 
Please visit the Dealer Source for more information 
at www.sony.com/dealersource
 
Specifications
Convenience Features
Multiple Language Display: English; Simplified 
English; Brazilian Portugese; Canadian French; 
Latin American Spanish
 
Manual / Auto Lens Cover: Auto
 
Quick On: Yes(Power On by LCD)
 
S/S & Zoom button on LCD: Yes(Touch Panel)
 
Fader Effect(s): White/Black
 
Media/Battery Indicator: Yes/Yes
 
Power Save Mode: Auto Shut-off (5 minutes)
 
Still Image Playback Options: Slide Show; 
Playback Zoom(1.1x-5x)(TouchPanel+Zoom 
Lever)
 
Date / Time Stamp: Yes(Rec Date/Time, Camera 
info)
 
Erase/Protect: Yes/Yes
 
Built-in USB Cable: Yes(USB Charge Available)
 
Easy Handycam/Help Function: -/-
 
One Touch Disc Burn: Yes(Menu)
 
View & Index: Data Index/Film Roll/Face
 
Built-in Video Light Coverage: Approx.30cm-
150cm
 
Menu Customization: Yes
 
Optics/Lens
Aperture: F1.8-F6.0
 
Filter Diameter: 37mm
 
Focal Distance: f = 1.8mm - 108mm
 
Optical Zoom: 60x
 
Digital Zoom: 2000x
 
Lens Type: Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®
 
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): Photo 
Mode:39mm - 2340mm (16:9), 38mm - 
2280mm (4:3); Movie Mode:39mm - 2340mm 
(16:9), 38mm - 2280mm (4:3)
 
Minimum Focus Distance: Approx.1cm(Wide), 
Approx.150cm(Tele), Approx.38cm(Tele Macro)
 
Extended Zoom: 70x
 
Steady Shot Mode:Active: 46mm - 2760mm(16:3), 
44.0mm - 2640mm(4:3)
 
Power
Battery Type: LITHIUM ION type NP-FV30, 
Manganese Dioxide Lithium type ML621
 
Power Requirements: 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V 
(AC Adaptor)
 
Battery Capacity: Typical: 3.6Wh(500mAh), 
Minimum: 3.6Wh(500mAh)
 
Software
Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft
Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP2, 
Windows 7. PMB software is not Mac® 
compatible.
 
Supplied Software: Picture Motion Browser Ver 5.3
 
LCD Display
LCD Type: 3.0” touch-screen Clear Photo LCD 
Plus™  (230K pixels)
 
Angle Adjustment: Opening Angle:max.90 deg., 
Turning Angle:max.270 deg.
 
Brightness Control: Yes(LCD Backlight Level, LCD 
Bright)
 
Coverage: 1
 
Grid Display: Guide Frame
 
Touch Panel: Yes
 
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Advanced Features
Face Detection: Yes
 
Image Stabilization: SteadyShot® image 
stabilization with Active Mode
 
Intelligent Auto: Yes
 
Recording
Video Actual (Pixel): Approx.410K pixels(16:9), 
Approx.470K pixels(4:3)
 
Photo Capture from Movie: 307K pixels 4:3 
(640x480); 230K pixels 16:9 (640x360)
 
Audio Format: Dolby® Digital 2ch Stereo, 
Dolby® Digital Stereo Creater
 
Microphone/Speaker: Built-in Zoom Microphone
 
Still Image Max Effective Resolution: 470K pixels
 
Still Image Mode: JPEG
 
Video Format: MPEG2-PS
 
Video Signal: NTSC color, EIA standards
 
Video Mode: HQ:9Mbps/SP:6Mbps/LP:3Mbps
 
Media Type: Internal flash memory, optional 
"Memory Stick Duo™ ", optional "Memory Stick 
PRO Duo™ ", optional "Memory Stick PRO-HG 
Duo™ ", optional SD, optional SDHC
 
Video Resolution: 720x480/60i
 
Mic Level Control: Yes(2steps)
 
Still Image File Format: DCF Ver.2.0 compatible, 
Exif Ver.2.21 compatible, MPF Baseline 
compatible
 
Still Image Size(Photo Mode): 307K pixels 4:3 
(640x480); 230K pixels 16:9 (640x360)
 
Wind Position: Yes(Auto)
 
Exposure System
Minimum Illumination: Auto Slow Shutter:3 lux
(1/30 Shutter Speed)
 
Exposure Settings: Auto; Flexible Spot(Touch 
Panel)
 
Scene Mode(s): Auto/Twilight/Candle/Sunrise & 
Sunset/ Fireworks/ Landscape/ Portrait/ 
Spotlight/Sports/Beach/Snow
 
White Balance Mode: 
Auto/Onepush/Outdoor/Indoor
 
Metering Modes: Multi-segment/Spot
 
Auto Iris Control: F1.8-F6.0
 
Backlight Compensation: Yes(Auto)
 
Gain Control: Auto
 
Interface
Direct Copy: Yes
 
SD Output: Composite Video Out(A/V 
connecting cable(supplied)); S Video Out(A/V 
connectiong cable with S Video(sold 
separately))
 
USB Port(s): TypeA, mini-AB/USB2.0 Hi-speed 
(mass-storage)
 
Memory Card Slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo™  and 
SD/SDHC/SDXC media compatible
 
Remote Jack: A/V Remote terminal
 
DVDirect: Yes (DVDirect Express, DVD Writer 
supported (sold separately))
 
A/V Remote Terminal: Video/S 
Video/Audio/Remote
 
DC IN: Yes
 
Imaging Sensor
Processor: Sony imaging processor
 
Effective Picture Resolution: Approx.470K pixels
(4:3)
 
Imaging Sensor: 1/8" (2.25mm)Advanced HAD® 
(Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD Imager
 
Pixel Gross: Approx.680K pixels
 
Color Filter System: YeCyMgG mosaic filters
 
Focus Control
Focus System: Contrast AF
 
AF Modes: Auto/Manual(Touch Panel)
 
Focus Area: Full range Focus/Spot Focus
 
AF Illuminator: Yes
 
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term: Limited Warranty --- 1 Year 
Parts; 90 Days Labor
 
Dimensions
Weight: Approx. 8.1 oz (230g)
 
Measurements: Approx.2 1/8inch x 2 1/4inch x 4 
7/8inch (52.5mm x 57mm x123.5mm)
 
Supplied Accessories
Rechargeable Battery Pack(NP-FV30) (1)
 
AC adaptor(AC-L200) (1)
 
Power Cord (1)
 
A/V Connecting Cable (1)
 
USB Connection Support Cable (1)
 
CD-ROM("Handycam" Application Software) (1)
 
"Operating Guide"(1)
 
Optional Accessories
Rechargeable InfoLITHIUM Batteries (NP-
FV50/FV70/FV100)
 
AC Adaptor/Charger for H series batteries (AC-
VQV10)
 
Travel Charger (BC-TRV)
 
Tripod (VCT-80AV)
 
GPS Unit (GPS-CS3KA)
 
Color: Silver / Black / Blue
 
2. Requires PC with internet connectivity. 
9. Requires Microsoft
Windows
XP SP3/ Windows Vista
SP2/Windows 7. PMB software is not supported by Mac OS
10. Requires 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). 
© 2010 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or 
in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony is not responsible for 
typographic and photographic errors. Features and specifications are 
subject to change without notice. Sony, Memory Stick Duo, Memory 
Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, SteadyShot, Clear Photo 
LCD Plus are trademarks of Sony. AVCHD Microsoft, Windows, and 
Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Dolby is a 
trademark of Dolby Laboratories. All other trademarks are trademarks of 
their respective owners.   
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