25th April 2007

Smaller and smarter: shoot and share your memories with the worlds smallest, lightest HD camcorder* Memory Stick HD Handycam
HDR-CX6EK: the worlds smallest, lightest HD camcorder* AVCHD 1080i recording on removable Memory Stick ClearVid CMOS sensor x.v.Colour Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens with 10x optical zoom Super SteadyShot Optical Image Stabilisation Quick browsing with new search functions Up to 6.1 Megapixel still image recording
*Among 1080i HD camcorders, as of April 2007 (research by Sony)
Beautifully styled and incredibly easy to use, the new Handycam HDR-CX6EK is the worlds smallest, lightest HD camcorder*. Its also the first Sony camcorder to harness the convenience and portability of removable Memory Stick for storing and sharing your memories in beautiful High Definition. With only a Memory Stick slot inside and no tapes, discs or hard drive, the incredibly compact, stylish Handycam CX6EK nestles comfortably in the palm of your hand, weighing just 370g (excluding battery). High quality recording and easy sharing with Memory Stick The CX6EK records HD 1080i video files and 6.1 Megapixel still pictures onto convenient, reliable Memory Stick removable media. Depending on chosen picture quality mode, up to 2 hours 55 minutes of continuous shooting is possible (with optional 8GB Memory Stick PRO Duo, LP record mode).
Picture Quality Mode AVC HD 15M (XP) AVC HD 9M (HQ) AVC HD 7M (SP)** AVC HD 5M (LP) *Default setting
2GB Memory Stick Approx. 15 min Approx. 25 min Approx. 35 min Approx. 45 min
4GB Memory Stick (supplied) Approx, 30 min Approx. 55 min Approx. 1 h 5 min Approx. 1h 25 min
8GB Memory Stick Approx. 1 h Approx. 1 h 55 min Approx. 2 h 20 min Approx. 2 h 55 min
The amazing shooting capacity of the CX6EK is enabled by powerful AVCHD compression technology that allows long recording durations with excellent HD picture quality. As well as offering high compression efficiency, variable Bit Rate recording adjusts data rates while shooting, balancing optimal picture quality with maximum storage efficiency for higher picture quality Theres a growing range of exciting possibilities for enjoying your HD pictures at home. The CX6EK connects directly to any BRAVIA HD-ready television via a mini-HDMI cable (optional) for fantastic results in your living room. The CX6EK is the perfect camcorder for anyone looking for the ultimate in picture quality and mobility and its great for anybody with a Sony VAIO PC** or PLAYSTATION3 *** console with direct Memory Stick slot, too. Superb HD picture quality The new CX6EK uses the AVCHD format to capture dazzling HD images with superb detailing, resolution, contrast and supremely life-like colour. The ClearVid CMOS sensor with Enhanced Imaging Processor offers excellent dynamic range and reduced smear compared with conventional CCD sensors. Exceptional sensitivity with a minimum illumination of only 2 lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON) allows successful shooting in twilight or dimly-lit interiors. Based on the new xvYCC colour international assures reproduction. camcorders,
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x.v.Colour approximately doubles the range of colours that can be reproduced,
very close to what human eye can recognise. This ensures vivid, expressive tonal reproduction with greater detailing and clarity when viewed on the growing range of xvYCC compliant televisions and players including new Sony Blu-ray player BDP-S1. High-quality still images up to 6.1 Megapixel can also be captured. In Dual Rec mode, 4.6 Megapixel still images can be shot without interrupting video shooting. The Carl Zeiss Vario -Sonnar T* lens features a 10x optical zoom range to bring distant images closer with superb clarity. Super SteadyShot optical im age stabilisation ensures sharp, clear images during still shooting, plus improved picture stability when shooting video in slow shutter mode. Theres also an on-board microphone allowing Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound recording an essential part of the total HD entertainment experience with a home theatre system. New technology means faster scene searches The CX6EK makes it beautifully simple to find exactly the right scene thats been shot on Memory Stick in moment. Visual Index divides all your footage into a series of convenient chapters, corresponding with each press of the Record Start button. Thumbnail images are automatically created for each chapter and displayed on the camcorders touch screen for handy reference. Its complemented by smart new indexing features that make it even quicker to track down your favourite memories after a days shooting. Film Roll Index automatically creates scene index points at user-selectable intervals from 3 seconds to 5 minutes within each recorded chapter. All thats required is a single press of the Film Roll button on the camcorders body. The right scene can then be tracked down quickly on the camcorders touch-screen. Film Roll Index searches can also be performed on a PC using supplied Picture Motion Browser software.

For the first time ever on a camcorder, Face Index uses new Face Detection Technology to simplify searches for people pictures within a scene of continuously shot footage like your child in a school play. The CX6EK automatically identifies scenes from your footage containing faces. Faces appear as thumbnail images, making it fun and easy to browse scenes featuring your child or other people just make your selection by pressing the touch screen and the clip plays immediately.
NB: Faces may not be detected depending on recording conditions
Bundled Picture Motion Browser software also permits Highlight Searches to track down brightly-lit, colourful scenes with voices. Its ideal for finding those shots from the beach, poolside or concerts and other special events. For ever greater flexibility, scenes can be searched by shooting date using the Date Index function. Convenient back-up, disc burning and editing Theres a choice of options for storing, archiving and editing High Definition shots that have been captured on Memory Stick with the CX6EK. With supplied software installed, just slip a Memory Stick from the camcorder into a VAIO PC to view, save and edit AVCHD files with no connecting cables or disk transfers needed. For the best possible performance and rapid transfer of video content from the CX6EK to a VAIO PC, Sony recommends using new Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media. The bundled Handycam Station features One Touch Disc Burn. Just press a button on the docking station to transfer shots from Handycam to PC connected via USB for fuss-free creation of AVCHD format DVDs.
Data stored on Memory Stick media can also be stored safely to your computer using Easy PC Back-up. This intelligently detects and transfers only files that have not previously been backed up. Once footage has been imported to your PC using the supplied Picture Motion Browser software, its easy to edit your own movies with an increasing choice of AVCHD-compatible editing packages. Sony Vegas software, version 7.0e, is an ideal choice, allowing import and editing of native AVCHD files without the need to convert first to another format. Enjoy simplicity and usability with STAMINA Video and still HD images can be reviewed on the widescreen 2.7-inch Clear Photo LCD plus touch screen that offers excellent brightness, contrast and faithful colour reproduction. Despite its advanced imaging and playback capabilities, the CX6EK is brilliantly simple to use thanks to clear, intuitive menu options and helpful on-screen explanation of functions. Theres an Easy Handycam mode that adjusts all settings for foolproof everyday use. Advanced Sony STAMINA power management allows up to 6 hours of uninterrupted shooting time between charges (With optional battery NP-FH100). Optional Accessories From high-grade lenses, microphones and high-power batteries to tripods and stylish carry cases - there's a full range of official accessories to help you get even more from your Handycam(r). To fully enjoy the High Definition experience, two new HDMI connecting cables are also introduced. Both VMC-15MHD and VMC-30MHD feature a new mini HDMI terminal that matches your Handycam perfectly (Type C Type A). Terminals are gold-finished for perfect connectivity. Cables are 1.5 and 3.0 meters in length respectively.

The Sony Handycam CX6EK will be available throughout Europe from July 2007 and will be available to pre-order at www.sonystyle-europe.com ENDS.
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HDR-CX6EK key features

n AVCHD 1080i recording on Memory Stick n Carl Zeiss? Vario-Sonnar? T* lens n ClearVid CMOS Sensor n x.v.Colour n 10x Optical Zoom / 20x Digital Zoom n Super SteadyShot Optical Image Stabilisation n New Search Functions n 6.1 Megapixel Still Image Recording n Dolby Digital? 5.1ch Surround Recording n 2.7-inch Wide, Clear Photo LCD plus screen n STAMINA up to 6 hours (with optional battery)

Notes to Editors:

** Notes on Sony VAIO PC - Operations are not guaranteed even on computers fulfilling the system requirements, and frames might be dropped from movies with HD video quality. - Operation check is executed only with VAIO computers released in Jan./2006 or later. *** Notes on PLAYSTATION3 - With the PLAYSTATION3 system software update scheduled in summer 2007, playback of contents recorded with the AVCHD Memory Stick Camcorder will be available on PLAYSTATION3. - Always maintain your PLAYSTATION3 to use the latest version of the PLAYSTATION3 system software. Please refer to the Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. website for details." www.playstation.com
Compatible Memory Stick Type
Recommended: - Memory Stick PRO DUO (Basic / High-Speed) - Memory Stick PRO-HG DUO Compatible: - Memory Stick Micro (The MSAC-MMD adapter must be attached to use Memory Stick Micro media in a slot for Duo size Memory Stick Pro media.) Capacity: larger than 512 MB up to 8GB For more detail: www.memorystick.com.

PC Requirements

OS: Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP SP2*, Windows Vista* *64-bit editions and Starter are not supported. CPU: Intel Pentium 4 2.8GHz or faster (Intel Pentium 4 3.6GHz or faster, Intel Pentium D 2.8GHz or faster, Intel Core Duo 1.66GHz or faster, Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66GHz or faster are recommended.) For the following operations, it can work with Pentium III 1GHz or faster. Importing the contents to the computer One Touch Disc Burn Creating AVCHD/DVD discs Duplicating discs Processing SD (standard definition) image quality contents only Memory: [Windows 2000, XP] 512MB or more (1GB or more is recommended.) For processing SD (standard definition) image quality contents only, 256MB or more is required. [Windows Vista] 1GB or more HDD free space: approx. 800MB or more (10GB or more may be required when creating DVD discs.) This requirement is for processing HD (high definition) video quality contents recorded in SP mode (7Mbps). Operations are not guaranteed on all environments. Even in a computer environment which satisfies system requirements, you may find dropped frames, sound interruptions, or noises while playing back movies with HD (high definition) image quality. However, imported images and images on discs created subsequently will not be affected. Picture Motion Browser does not support 5.1ch surround sound reproduction. The sound is reproduced in 2ch sound. If you use a notebook computer, please connect the computer to the AC adaptor as power source when playing back or editing movies with HD (high definition) image quality. Otherwise, it may not operate properly due to the power saving function of the computer. The supplied software does not support Macintosh computers. For more information, please contact your local PR person.

About Sony:

Sony manufactures audio, video, communications and information technology products for the global consumer and professional markets. With its music, pictures, game and online businesses, Sony is uniquely positioned to be one of the World's Leading Consumer Brands. Sony recorded consolidated annual sales of EUR 54.96 billion (yen 7,475 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006 and it employs approximately 158,500 people worldwide.
In Europe, Sony recorded consolidated annual sales of EUR 12.61 billion (yen 1,715 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, based on an average market exchange rate for the same period of yen 136 to the EUR. Sony Europe, headquartered at the Sony Center am Potsdamer Platz in Berlin, is responsible for the company's European electronics business and registered consolidated sales of EUR 8.22 billion (yen 1,118 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006.
For more information on Sony Europe, please visit http://www.sony-europe.com and http://www.sony-europe.com/presscenter