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Last Updated: 09/08/2009
HDR-CX500V
32GB Flash High Definition Camcorder
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Specifications
General
Imaging Device:
1/2.88""Exmor R" CMOS sensor
Pixel Gross:
6631K
Recording Media:
32GB Non-Removable Flash
memory;
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold
Separately)
Recording and Playback Times:
32GB Flash:
High Definition (5.1ch): FH = up to 225 min., HQ
= up to 455 min. SP = up to 575 min., LP = up to
740 min.
Standard Definition (5.1ch): HQ = up to 460
min., SP = up to 680 min., LP = up to 1300 min.
Video Actual:
4150K Pixels (16:9),3110K Pixels
(4:3)
Still Actual:
4500K Pixels (16:9), 6000K Pixels (4:3)
Processor:
BIONZ™ image processor
Video Resolution:
1920 x 1080
Still Picture Resolution:
12 megapixel
Audio
Recording Format:
Dolby® Digital 5.1
Microphone:
Built-in Zoom Microphone
Convenience
Accessory Shoe:
Yes (Active Interface Shoe)
Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility:
Yes
Still Image Mode(s):
JPEG
Face Detection:
Yes
Hybrid:
Yes
Quick On:
Power on by LCD
Dual Record:
8.3 megapixel
Dynamic Range Optimizer:
Yes
Scene Mode(s):
Auto, Twilight, Twilight Portrait,
Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait,
Spotlight, Beach, Snow
Image Stabilization:
Optical SteadyShot™ w/
Active Mode and 3-way Shake Cancellation
Smile Shutter™ technology:
Yes
Convenience Features
Easy Operation:
No
Multiple Language Display:
Yes
Slide Show Mode:
Yes
Picture Effect(s):
No
Digital Picture Effect(s):
No
PictBridge Compatible:
No
Low Light Capability:
NightShot
Fader Effect(s):
Black, White
Face Index:
Yes
Film Roll Index:
Yes
Photo Capture from Movie:
Yes
x.v.Color™ :
Yes
BRAVIA® Sync™ :
Yes
Video
Format:
HD: MPEG4 AVC/H.264; SD: MPEG2
Video Signal:
HD: 1920x1080/60i; SD: NTSC color,
EIA standards
Video Features
PhotoTV HD:
Yes
Inputs and Outputs
Analog Audio/Video Output(s):
Included (via
A/V Remote Terminal)
Digital Audio/Video Output(s):
HDMI™
USB Port(s):
Hi-speed (2.0 compliant)
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s):
Supplied
(via A/V Remote jack)
Headphone Jack:
No
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Microphone Input:
No
S-Video Output(s):
Sold separately (via A/V
Remote jack)
HDMI™ Connection Output(s):
Yes (mini)
Audio/Video Remote Terminal:
Video / S
Video / Audio / Component Out / Remote
Active Interface Shoe:
Yes
Display
LCD Screen:
3.0" wide touch panel Clear Photo
Plus LCD display (230k pixels)
Hardware
Memory Stick slot:
Memory Stick PRO Duo™
Media
Manual / Auto Lens Cover:
Auto
Assignable Dial:
Yes
S/S & Zoom button on LCD:
Yes
Light/Flash:
Yes
Optics/Lens
35mm Equivalent:
43 - 516mm (16:9), 52 - 624mm
(4:3)
Aperture:
F1.8-3.4
Exposure:
Yes (Touch Panel)
Filter Diameter:
37mm
Focal Distance:
5.5 - 66.0mm
Focus:
Full range Auto / Manual (Touch Panel)
Shutter Speed:
Scene Selection, 1/8-1/725;
STD, 1/60-1/725
Optical Zoom:
12x
Digital Zoom:
150x
Resolution:
12 megapixel still
Lens Type:
G Lens
Minimum Illumination:
STD, 11 lux
(1/60 Shutter Speed);
LOW LUX, 3 lux
(Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed)
Power
Battery Type:
InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™
Meter System (NP-FH60)
Power Requirements:
7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V
(AC Adaptor)
Power Consumption (in Operation):
3.6W
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term:
Limited Warranty --- 1 Year
Parts; 90 Days Labor
Software
Supplied Software:
PMB Ver.4.2.14 Supported by
Windows® 2000 Professional Service Pack4
(SP4), Windows XP Service Pack3 (SP3)(32bit)
Windows Vista® Service Pack1 (SP1)(32bit).
Not supported by Mac OS.
Dimensions
Weight:
w/o battery: 13oz (370g), w/ battery: 1lb
0oz (450g)
Measurements:
2 1/2 x 2 5/8 x 5 3/8 inch (62 x 65 x
133mm)
Supplied Accessories
AC adaptor (AC-L200)
Rechargable Battery Pack (NP-FH60)
Remote Commander (RMT-835)
Component A/V Cable
A/V Connecting Cable
Lithium Battery (CR2025)
Application Software / USB Driver / (CD-ROM)
USB Cable
3
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Optional Accessories
Rechargeable InfoLITHIUM Batteries (NP-
FH50/FH70/FH100)
Case (LCS-BBDB/R/L)
Starter Kit (ACC-ASH6, ACC-HDH6)
AC Adaptor/Charger for H series batteries (AC-
VQH10)
Travel Charger (BC-TRP)
Wireless Microphone (ECM-HW2)
Wide Angle Conversion Lens (VCL-HGE07A)
HDMI Cable (mini) (VMC-30MHD)
Tripod (VCT-80AV)
Video Light (HVL-10NH)
Underwater Sports Pack (SPK-HCE)
UPC Code:
027242765245
1. 32GB equals 32 billion bytes. A portion (1.3GB) of the total storage is
used for system management and/or application files.
2. This camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD format.
High Definition AVCHD discs can be created using standard DVD
media, the supplied software and a compatible PC. DVD media
containing AVCHD footage may be played on a compatible Blu-ray
Disc™ player/recorder, PC with supplied software or PLAYSTATION®3
devices. DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used
with standard DVD based players, as the DVD player may fail to eject
the media and may erase its contents without warning.
3. Viewable area measured diagonally.
4. HD viewing requires compatible HDTV and HDMI™ cable, both sold
separately.
5. Works with other BRAVIA® Sync or Theatre Sync™ labeled HDTVs
when connected via HDMI interface.
6. x.v. Color™ technology is supported only when source product, media
and HDTV all support those features.
7. NAVTEQ map detail on the camcorder is limited in some areas. By
using a compatible PC, a broadband Internet connection, and
supplied Picture Motion Browser software, your photos and videos can
be shown on an online map service. The online map service is
currently provided courtesy of Google, and is subject to change or
termination without notice.
9. Picture Motion Browser software requires Microsoft Windows XP SP3/
Windows Vista SP1. Picture Motion Browser software not supported by
Mac OS. AVCHD recording format is compatible with iMovie® '08 or
later versions.
10. Smooth Slow Record captures 3 seconds of video which play back
over 12 seconds.
12. One Touch Disc Burn feature requires DVDirect burner (sold
separately) or compatible PC with supplied PBM software .
© 2009 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or
in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, AccuPower, BIONZ,
BRAVIA, Clear Photo LCD Plus, ClearVid, Exmor R, Handycam, InfoLITHIUM,
Optical SteadyShot, Smile Shutter, x.v. Color, Memory Stick Duo,
Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick and the Memory Stick logo are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. PlayStation is
a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment. Microsoft,
Windows, and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Blu-ray Disc and
it’s logo are trademarks. Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby
Laboratories. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. iMovie, Mac,
and the Works with iMovie logo and the Mac logo are trademarks of
Apple Computer, Inc. All other trademarks are trademarks of their
respective owners.
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