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Key Features

1920x1080 Full HD 60p  w/8.9MP Exmor R

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 CMOS Sensor

Create high definition 1920 x 1080 60p videos and high quality 8.9MP still images.   Experience stunning low-light sensitivity 

with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain with Sony’s back-illuminated Exmor

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  R CMOS sensor. Designed 

for compact cameras and camcorders, the Exmor

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R CMOS  sensor relocates the photo diodes above the support 

circuitry, maximizing the light gathering area per pixel so you can shoot with better results in lower lighting conditions.  

SteadyShot™ image stabilization w/ Active Mode

SteadyShot™ image stabilization with Active Mode compensates for greater degrees of camera shake to deliver 

stunningly smooth video from wide angle to full telephoto shooting. In addition, innovative 3-Way Shake-Canceling adds 

electronic roll stability for even smoother video capture

32x Extended Zoom to get even closer to the action

Extended Zoom works in conjunction with 27x optical zoom to get even closer to the action while maintaining HD image 

quality.

29.8mm Carl Zeiss

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 Vario-Tessar

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 lens

The professional-quality 29.8mm Carl Zeiss

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 Vario-Tessar

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 lens is designed specifically for compact camcorders. Precision 

ground optics help maintain the sharpness and contrast of larger lenses, and SteadyShot

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 image stabilization helps 

reduce blur caused by camera shake.

2.7” wide Clear Photo™ LCD (230k) 

The 2.7” (16:9) Clear Photo™ LCD (230K) displays sharp, bright, vivid images, letting you compose a shot more easily -- 

even outdoors, while enabling you to change settings to best represent the scene. 

Shoot high quality AVCHD or web optimized MP4 video

Select between HD video in the AVCHD or MP4 format for highest quality or easy transfer and sharing. AVCHD provides 

premium video that can be enjoyed on large screen HDTVs, and is ideal for capturing precious memories at special 

occasions, family vacations and other moments you want to treasure for a lifetime. MP4 is great for those moments that 

you want to quickly share on your social networks or store on the cloud.

Highlight Playback creates movies with transitions for you

Why spend hours editing your movies when you can let your camcorder do it for you? Highlight Playback identifies and 

compiles key scenes into a short, entertaining movie complete with music and transitions. You can even pinpoint the 

exact scene you want to include in the highlight reel. 

Direct Copy to external HDD without PC

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Store your memories in a whole new way with the ability to copy videos from your camcorder directly to an external hard 

disk drive

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 (sold separately), all without a computer. Your camcorder can also access videos stored on the external hard 

drive for playback on your HDTV

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, allowing you to utilize the camcorder’s handy playback features.

Built-in USB cable for easy file transfer/charge

The high-speed, built-in USB 2.0 cable allows for easy connection to your computer for charging or file transfer without 

having to remember separate cables.  It also fits conveniently into the hand strap so it’s out of the way until you need 

it. Charging your camcorder is faster than ever now through the USB; for every two minutes of charge time you get one 

minute of recording time.

Intelligent Auto (60 different scene combinations possible)

Intelligent Auto mode goes a step beyond traditional auto modes by analyzing your shot and then automatically 

selecting the appropriate settings.  There are 60 different combinations possible: Portrait, Baby, Tripod , Backlight, 

Landscape, Spotlight, Twilight, Macro, Low light.  

HDR-CX220/L

Full HD Camcorder

Record those special occasions with the Full HD 60p 

quality they deserve and get clearer, shake-free video 

thanks to SteadyShot™ image stabilization. Shoot up 

close and still fit the whole family in with 32x Extended 

Zoom and a wide-angle Carl Zeiss lens. Even record 

in AVCD or MP4 formats – ideal for big screen TVs or 

YouTube™ uploads.

Summary of Contents for HDR-CX220/L

Page 1: ...ecial occasions family vacations and other moments you want to treasure for a lifetime MP4 is great for those moments that you want to quickly share on your social networks or store on the cloud Highlight Playback creates movies with transitions for you Why spend hours editing your movies when you can let your camcorder do it for you Highlight Playback identifies and compiles key scenes into a sho...

Page 2: ...al Record 8 9 megapixels 16 9 3984x2240 2 1 megapixels 16 9 1920x1080 Audio Format Dolby Digital 2ch Stereo Dolby Digital Stereo Creator MPEG 4 AAC LC 2ch Microphone Speaker Built in Zoom Microphone Monoral Speaker Mic Level Control Yes 2steps Movie Recording Rate Average Bit Rate VBR HD PS 28Mbps FX 24Mbps FH 17Mbps HQ Approx 9Mbps LP Approx 5Mbps Approx STD HQ 9Mbps MP4 Approx 6Mbps Still Image ...

Page 3: ... remaining capacity Power Save Mode Yes Still Image Playback Options Slide Show Video Playback Options Highlight Playback HD Movie Only Highlight Playback Save and Share Translate into STD quality Highlight Scenario Save Playback Erase Hightlight BGM Preinstalled 4 music files Music transfer Built in USB Cable Yes USB Charge Available Multiple Language Display English Spanish Brazilian Portugese C...

Page 4: ...rmation Limited Warranty Term Limited Warranty 1 Year Parts 90 Days Labor Accessories Supplied Accessories Rechargeable Battery Pack NP FV30 1 HDMI micro Cable 1 USB Connection Support Cable 1 Operating Guide 1 4 Requires HDTV and HDMI cable sold sep 9 For PC Requires Microsoft Windows XP SP3 Windows V ista SP2 Windows 7 For Mac Requires Mac OSX v10 5 10 7 13 Requires via VMC UAM1 cable sold separ...

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