Sony MS ProDuo DCR-SX63 built in 16GB

Capture and share your memories with the ultra-compact DCR-SX63 Handy-cam® camcorder. Conveniently flexible, you can record video footage directly to 16GB of embedded flash memory or removable Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media (sold separately). A professional-quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens captures crisp, high-resolution images and the 60X optical / 2000X digital zoom keeps the action close and personal. Plus, a built-in LED video light makes it easier to capture low-light situations.

16GB embedded memory:

16GB of embedded memory can record and store up to almost 12 hours of video footage (SD LP mode).

2.7” Clear Photo™ LCD (230 K) display

The 2.7” Clear Photo™ LCD (230 K) display provides exceptional viewing clarity with 230K 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.

LED Video Light

The DCR-SX63 includes a small, but powerful LED video light that can assist in low light situations, allowing you to capture video that you might have missed in the past.

Dolby® Digital stereo recording with Built-in Zoom Mic:

The Dolby® Digital stereo recording with built-in zoom microphone focuses audio recording on your subjects with the camera`s zoom lens, helping memories ring true with clear dialog and crisp, discrete sounds.

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).

Media Card Slot

For convenient storage and sharing of your images and videos, the camera accepts Memory Stick Duo™ / Memory Stick PRO Duo™ / Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ media (sold separately) and SD/SDHC media.

Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens with Steady-shot™:

The DCR-SX63 features a professional-quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens designed specifically for compact camcorders. Precision ground optics help maintain the sharpness and contrast of larger lenses, and Steady-shot™ image stabilization helps reduce blur caused by camera shake.

Face Detection

Face Detection technology recognizes faces and optimizes camera settings for both video and still images, so faces are captured more clearly and skin tones look more natural.

1/8` Advanced HAD™ CCD sensor:

A 1/8” Advanced HAD™ (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD imagery with 410K (effective) pixel resolution delivers stunning detail and clarity for exceptional video (up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution) and still image performance.

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 sites.

Hybrid Recording to 16GB 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 16GB 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.

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.

Direct Copy to external HDD w/o PC

Store your memories in a whole new way with the ability to copy videos from your camcorder directly to an external hard disk drive (sold separately), all without a computer. Your camcorder can also access videos stored on the external hard drive for playback on your HDTV, allowing you to utilize the cam-corder’s handy playback features.

Power On by opening LCD display:

Power on your camcorder by simply opening the LCD display.

Direct connection to DV Direct® Express DVD burner (sold separately):

The DCR-SX63 supports a direct connection to the VRD-P1 DV Direct® Express 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.

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.

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.

Product Specifications

Hardware

• • Manual / Auto Lens Cover : Manual

  • Media Card slot : Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media

  • S/S & Zoom button on LCD : Yes

Audio

• • Recording Format : Dolby® Digital 2ch stereo

  • Microphone : Built-in Zoom Microphone

Convenience Features

• • Multiple Language Display : Yes

Inputs and Outputs

• • Audio/Video Remote Terminal : Video / S Video / Audio

  • 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)

Video

• • Format : SD (MPEG2)

  • Video Signal : NTSC color, EIA standards

General

• • Imaging Device : 1/8” Advanced HAD™ (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD imagery

  • Pixel Gross : 680K

  • Video Actual : 410K pixels (16:9), 340K pixels (4:3)

  • Video Resolution : 720 x 480

  • Still Actual : 250K pixels (16:9), 340K pixels (4:3)

  • Still Picture Resolution : 680K

  • Recording Media : 16GB Embedded Flash memory Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media and SD/SDHC(Class 4) media (Sold Separately)

  • Recording and Playback Times : Standard Definition: HQ = up to 235 min., SP = up to 340 min., LP = up to 715 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.

Optics/Lens

• • Lens Type : Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®

  • 35mm Equivalent : 39 - 2340mm (16:9), 44 - 2640mm (4:3)

  • Aperture : F1.8-6.0

  • Digital Zoom : 2000x

  • Filter Diameter : 30mm

  • Focal Distance : 1.8 - 108mm

  • Focus : Full range Auto / Manual (Touch Panel)

  • Shutter Speed : Auto, 1/4 - 1/4000

  • Minimum Illumination : 3 lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed)

  • Optical Zoom : 60x

  • Resolution : 680K

Software

• • Supplied Software : PMB Ver.5.0 Supports Windows XP Service Pack3 (SP3)(32bit), Windows Vista Service Pack2 (SP2) (32bit), Windows 7, 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. Not supported by Mac OS.

  • Operating System Compatibility : `Windows XP SP3 /Windows Vista SP2 /Windows7 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported.The Windows Image Mastering API(IMAPI)Ver.2.0 or later is required to use the function for creating discs. Starter (Edition) are not supported. Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment. `

Weights and Measurements

• • Weight (Approx.) : w/o battery: 6oz (190g), w battery: 8oz (230g)

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 2 x 2 1/4 x 4 1/2 inch (50 x 55 x 112mm)

Power

• • Battery Type : Info LITHIUM® with Accu Power™ Meter System (NP-FV30)

  • Power Requirements : 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adapter)

  • Power Consumption (in Operation) : 1.8W

Convenience

• • Face Detection : Yes (Exposure Only)

  • Image Stabilization : Steady-shot® image stabilization

  • Quick On : Yes

  • Removable Flash Media Compatibility : Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media and SD/SDHC(Class 4) media (Sold Separately)

  • Face Index : Yes

  • Film Roll Index : Yes

  • Still Image Mode(s) : JPEG

  • Hybrid : Yes

  • Fader Effect(s) : Black, White

  • Exposure : Yes (Touch Panel)

  • Scene Mode(s) : Auto, Twilight, Candle, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Sports, Beach, Snow

  • Photo Capture from Movie : Yes

  • Slide Show Mode : Yes

  • Direct Copy : Yes

Display

• • LCD Screen : 2.7” Clear Photo™ LCD (230 K) display