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4GB Handycam Camcorder

Model number: DCR-SX40/R
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Series highlights: 4GB embedded memory, 60x optical / 2000x digital zoom, Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens, hybrid recording, 1/8" advanced HAD™ CCD imager, 2.7" touch panel display, easy Power On.

ADDITIONAL IMAGES:

Make the memories last—in style. The ultra-compact DCR-SX40/R Handycam® camcorder can record video to 4GB of embedded memory or handy removable Memory Stick Duo™ or Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media. A professional-quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens delivers sharp, high resolution images and its 60x optical zoom lets you bring the action closer with impeccable detail. Available in silver, red, and blue.

4GB embedded memory:

4GB1 of embedded memory can record and store up to approximately 2 hours 55 minutes of video footage (LP mode).

Hybrid Recording to 4GB1 memory or Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media (sold separately):

Hybrid recording technology delivers a new level of flexibility of capturing and transferring your video footage and digital photos from the camcorder to compatible viewing devices. Record to 4GB1 embedded flash memory or choose instead to record to removable Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media (sold separately). You can even select from various dubbing functions to easily copy video or still images from the embedded flash media to the Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media -- without using a PC.

2.7” wide touch panel3 LCD display (123k pixels):

The 2.7" wide touch panel3 LCD display provides exceptional viewing clarity with 123K pixels resolution. 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.

Includes Sony® PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software:

Sony Picture Motion Browser software offers a simple, intuitive way to transfer, sort, and view your video and still images on your compatible PC. In addition, multiple output options let you burn your memories to DVD (sold separately), as well as take advantage of one click upload to a number of popular video and photo sharing sites9 .

Film Roll Index:

Like chapters in a book, Film Roll Index helps you easily find desired scenes in video footage. When using this feature, the camcorder previews the beginning of scenes and can create scene indexes set at specified display intervals (3, 6, or 12 seconds and 1 or 5 minutes).

Professional-quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® Lens:

The Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens is designed specifically for compact camcorders, and utilizes precision ground optics to maintain the sharpness and contrast found in larger lenses.

Direct connection to DVD burner (sold separately):

The DCR-SX40 supports a direct connection to the VRD-P1 DVD burner (sold separately), which allows you to burn DVDs directly from your camcorder without the need for a PC. And because the VRD-P1 is powered by your camcorder, you don't need an additional AC power cable.

Built-in zoom microphone:

The built-in zoom microphone focuses audio recording on your subjects with the camera's zoom lens, helping memories ring true with clear dialogue and crisp, discrete sounds.

Easy Handycam® Button:

Using a camcorder can be intimidating for some people. With a press of the Easy Handycam Button, most of the advanced features of the camcorder are "locked out," letting you focus only the buttons essential for recording.

USB 2.0 interface:

A USB 2.0 interface provides an easy way to connect your camcorder to a compatible PC for fast transfer of video and still images for editing.

60X Optical / 2000X Digital Zoom:

Ideal for sporting events, wildlife, or distance shooting, 60X optical zoom brings you closer to the action, so you can capture extremely tight shots, even from far away. In addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation means that extreme digital zooming (up to 2000X) is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms.

1/8” Advanced HAD™ CCD Imager:

A 1/8” Advanced HAD™ (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD imager with 410K (effective) pixel resolution delivers stunning detail and clarity for exceptional video and still image performance.

Power On by opening LCD display:

Power on your camcorder by simply opening the LCD display.

One Touch Disc Burn:

Easily burn a DVD copy of your footage using the supplied PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software9. Simply connect the camcorder to your compatible PC via a USB cable and press the One Touch Disc Burn Button.12

Face Index function:

Face Index makes it easier than ever to find and play back the right video scene. Using Face Detection technology, 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.

Product Specifications

Convenience

  • Easy Operation : Yes
  • Exposure : Yes (Touch Panel)
  • Hybrid : Yes
  • Removable Flash Media Compatibility : Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold Separately)
  • Scene Mode(s) : Auto, Twilight, Candle, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Sports, Beach, Snow
  • Slide Show Mode : Yes
  • Still Image Mode(s) : JPEG

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)
  • 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.
  • Still Actual : 250K pixels (16:9), 340K pixels (4:3)
  • Still Picture Resolution : 680K

LCD Display

  • LCD Type : 2.7” wide touch panel3 LCD display (123k pixels)

Recording

  • Photo Capture from Movie : Yes
  • Video Actual (Pixel) : 410K pixels (16:9), 340K pixels (4:3)
  • Video Resolution : 720 x 480

Video

  • Format : SD (MPEG2)
  • Video Signal : NTSC color, EIA standards

Advanced Features

  • Image Stabilization : SteadyShot™ image stabilization

Convenience Features

  • Face Index : Yes
  • Fader Effect(s) : Black, White
  • Film Roll Index : Yes
  • Manual / Auto Lens Cover : Manual
  • Multiple Language Display : Yes
  • Quick On : Yes

Hardware

  • Media Card slot : Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media1

Optics/Lens

  • 35mm Equivalent : 39 - 2340mm (16:9), 44 - 2640mm (4:3)
  • Aperture : F1.8-6.0
  • Digital Zoom : 2000x
  • Focal Distance : 1.8 - 108mm
  • Focus : Full range Auto / Manual (Touch Panel)
  • Lens Type : Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®
  • Optical Zoom : 60x
  • Resolution : 680K
  • Shutter Speed : Auto, 1/4 - 1/4000

Service and Warranty Information

  • Limited Warranty Term : Limited Warranty --- 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 2 1/8 x 2 3/8 x 4 1/2 inch (53 x 59 x 113mm)
  • Weight (Approx.) : w/o battery: 8oz (250g), w battery: 10oz (290g)

Audio

  • Microphone : Built-in Zoom Microphone
  • Recording Format : Dolby® Digital 2ch stereo

Exposure System

  • Minimum Illumination : 6 lux (Auto Slow Shutter On, 1/30 Shutter Speed )

Inputs and Outputs

  • Analog Audio/Video Output(s) : Included (via A/V Remote Terminal)
  • Audio/Video Remote Terminal : Video / S Video / Audio
  • S-Video Output(s) : Sold separately (via A/V Remote jack)
  • USB Port(s) : Hi-speed (2.0 compliant)

Power

  • Power Consumption (in Operation) : 2.0W
  • Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-FH30)
  • Power Requirements : 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)

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.

In the Box

  • A/V Connecting Cable
  • AC adaptor (AC-L200)
  • Application Software / USB Driver / (CD-ROM)
  • Rechargable Battery Pack (NP-FH30)
  • USB Cable

Product Profile

Support

License Agreements

Product Warranty

  • Rechargeable Camcorder Battery Pack

    Rechargeable Camcorder Battery Pack

    $159.99

  • Camcorder Charger

    Camcorder Charger

    $149.99

  • Shooting Grip with Mini Tripod

    Shooting Grip with Mini Tripod

    $99.99

VIEW FOOTNOTES


1. 4GB equals 4 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for system management and/or application files. Available capacity is approximately 3.833GB.

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 software (sold separately).

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